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Hoiw long does it take to switch suppliers?

bikeman
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Moving from scot power to ebico. Ebico have given me an estimate of 6-8 weeks!

That means 6-8 weeks put on scot powers std rate.

Is this typical timeframe for a switch?

Why is it so long for what amounts to a billing change?

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  • Wywth
    Wywth Posts: 5,079 Forumite
    bikeman wrote: »
    Moving from scot power to ebico. Ebico have given me an estimate of 6-8 weeks!

    That means 6-8 weeks put on scot powers std rate.

    Is this typical timeframe for a switch?

    Why is it so long for what amounts to a billing change?
    It typically takes 4-6 weeks - maybe a little longer if an IGT is involved :)

    You could always check with SP if they have a better rate than their standard tariff that has no early exit fees in the meantime ;)
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    It's a lot more involved than just a billing change.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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