Switching PAYG tariff to a new supplier

irelavv

Hi guys,

Since I moved into a new home I've been thinking about switching suppliers and SSE have been on the forefront. However, I currently have PAYG energy meters at the property and this needs to be changed in order to get better prices.

My question is has anyone switched suppliers and asked for a meter exchange and if so were you able to sign up for the fixed standard credit meter tariff straight away? Also, is it still considered a ''switch'' if I keep my existing supplier (SSE) but choose a new tariff? This part has me a bit confused as I thought a 'switch' has to be from one supplier to another, no?

I spoke to SSE today and the agent explained that I'd need to apply for the switch; sign up for SSE's PAYG standard meter tariff; request a standard credit meter exchange and sign up for the Standard credit meter tariff; after the meters installation I could freely switch my tariff as there would be no exit fees, if I qualify, of course...

Does that seem legit to you guys and has anyone done something similar to this?

Thanks in advance!

Gerry1

Is it a smart meter (top up remotely via an app or whatever) or do you have to go to a shop? If it's a SMETS2 smart meter it can probably be set to work in credit mode (assuming your happy to have a smart meter).

irelavv

Unfortunately, it's not a Smart meter - just an old PAYG meter

Gerry1

Consider yourself lucky you don't have a smart meter ! It's a no brainer if SSE will replace it with a credit meter at no charge, and then you'll be feel free to shop around for the best deal.

Don't be bamboozled into having a smart meter if you don't want one (any why would you want a meter that can deliver your very own power cut when demand on the grid exceeds supply?)