MSE News: New automatic energy switching service launches

Former_MSE_Stephen_B

A new automatic energy switching service that promises to move you whenever a cheaper deal comes along launches today...

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'New automatic energy switching service launches'

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Consumerist

If this process is going to rely on Ofgem's cranky definition of "savings" then I think I'll give it a miss.

System

How exactly does this work’ You then have 14 days to let it know if you don't want to switch, otherwise Weflip will notify the new provider which will then move over your supply.’?

The energy contract is with the supplier not a third-party. SLCs give a 14 day cooling off period. Are people using this service going to see switches taking anything from 35 to 49 days from application?

Smodlet

Sounds like a minefield to me and fit only for those too lazy to do their own comparisons and switch their own supplies. What is to stop these potential fly-by-nights from switching people every other day if there is money in it for them regardless of how much it costs their "customers"? Fools rush in...

MABLE

I'll do it myself thanks.

Biggus_Dickus

Smodlet wrote: »

Sounds like a minefield to me and fit only for those too lazy to do their own comparisons and switch their own supplies. What is to stop these potential fly-by-nights from switching people every other day if there is money in it for them regardless of how much it costs their "customers"? Fools rush in...

Perfect for me then.:j