We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

Switch is taking its time

Good morning and Merry Christmas everyone.

I started a switch process late Oct 2013 to npower but as yet all I have received is an email from npower asking me to confirm my email address (twice they've sent the same email).

The switch process can take 6-8 weeks. I think we're nearing the 8 week window rather sharpish.

I contact npower a few weeks back and they wanted to do the switch myselfs but reading some of the FAQ on the Cheap Energy Club site they say this is a ploy.

My question is - how long do i sit and wait on this, as my old supplier will be upping their charges soon. And the fixed period I bought into the clock is ticking on it.

Who can I speak to to see if I can speed this switch process up. As it seems to be taking an eternity.

I'll appreciate any feedback.

Thanks,
Lawrence

Comments

  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,128 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    You should have received your welcome pack long ago by now, chase them up. 4-6 weeks is more typical. Who is the outgoing supplier?
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Outgoing is Scottish Gas.
  • ha, just got an email saying they cant go ahead with my switch.
    oh well away to phone and ask why......
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,128 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    How much debt on the account? Over £200 may result in a blocked switch, as the outgoing supplier will object.
    Unsupported metering system (E10, Heatwise) for the tariff applied for?
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 347.8K Banking & Borrowing
  • 251.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 452.2K Spending & Discounts
  • 240.1K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 616.3K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 175.4K Life & Family
  • 253.5K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.