changing meters from prepaid

fto

Need a bit of advice...

Currently I have Prepaid meters, Electricy from Eon & gas from Ebico.

I would like to switch to credit meters & go on a dual fuel tariff & possibly earn a few quid from a cash back site.

Question is,would i be better getting the meters changed before I switch or would the new provider change the meters?

spiro

You need to bear in mind that most suppliers now charge about £50-60 per meter to change and you will need to pass a credit check.

Wywth

This link might help you:
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-switch-from-a-prepayment-energy-meter/0014939/

Remember, Ebico charge the same amount for their energy no matter how you pay, so changing won't save you any money with them.

Edit: see also:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/switch-prepaid-gas-electricity

fto

Just checked on Uswitch,its says I could save £397 a year if I paid by mnthly direct debit...

gastroboy

It depends on the company you want to go for. British Gas do not charge you to switch from prepaid to monthy. Scottish Power charge about £50.

Best thing to do is to find the providers you are happy to go with, then give them a call to see whether they will charge you to switch.

You may need to switch from the current provider to the new provider as a prepaid customer first then convert.

Wywth

gastroboy wrote: »

It depends on the company you want to go for. British Gas do not charge you to switch from prepaid to monthy. Scottish Power charge about £50.

Best thing to do is to find the providers you are happy to go with, then give them a call to see whether they will charge you to switch.

or look at the links I provided earlier