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rev_henry

geordie_ben wrote: »

last time i heard anything bout npower and scottish power it was all bad... have they gotten better?

All they have to do is send you a bill every so often, hardly much to be able to muck up. I was with SP until a month or so ago with no problems.

Niemand

I got a call from Npower yesterday asking for my gas and electricity readings. It was actually Lowri Beck that made the call on their behalf. Someone told me OVO Energy is half the price (recommended on this site). Is anyone on here with OVO Energy?

e300462

I have just used Uswitch for dual fuel comparison and found that their quote was £160 worse than using go compare for the same energy supplier - be careful

sminto

I have gas and electric pre payment meters. I desperately need to change to a direct debit payment which involves changing the meters. Can anyone advise the best way and cheapest way to do this.. any ideas grateful...I do not have any debt with either meter.
many thanks

Doc_N

sminto wrote: »

I have gas and electric pre payment meters. I desperately need to change to a direct debit payment which involves changing the meters. Can anyone advise the best way and cheapest way to do this.. any ideas grateful...I do not have any debt with either meter.
many thanks

Have you contacted your energy provider?

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/EnergySupplyandPost/energysupply/managingbills/prepayment/

Can I change to a credit meter?

Your energy provider will tell you if you can change your prepayment meter for a credit meter. Most companies do not charge for changing to a credit meter, although you might have to pay a security deposit if you have had trouble paying for your energy in the past. You can save money by changing to a credit meter and paying by direct debit (where money is taken from your bank account every month) but you must be sure that this payment method is right for you.

Hen_Step

Am I missing something here, or have I just been conned?

First time ever, I have moved my gas from British Gas and electric from NPower using the comparison page on this website. Told me I was going to save about £500 per annum.
Last year I paid £1900 for the gas and electric.

Just had confirmation that my switch to Scottish Power is complete.

Yeah great, apart from the monthly DD will equate to £2000 per annum.

What the hell is all that about?

rev_henry

Hen_Step wrote: »

Am I missing something here, or have I just been conned?

First time ever, I have moved my gas from British Gas and electric from NPower using the comparison page on this website. Told me I was going to save about £500 per annum.
Last year I paid £1900 for the gas and electric.

Just had confirmation that my switch to Scottish Power is complete.

Yeah great, apart from the monthly DD will equate to £2000 per annum.

What the hell is all that about?

If you didn't give SP any previous usage figures they may be setting the direct debit cautiously high. If you use less they'll reduce it after 3 months, and give you a refund of any built up credit after a year. Not ideal though I agree.

pibatad

Hen_Step wrote: »

Am I missing something here, or have I just been conned?

First time ever, I have moved my gas from British Gas and electric from NPower using the comparison page on this website. Told me I was going to save about £500 per annum.
Last year I paid £1900 for the gas and electric.

Just had confirmation that my switch to Scottish Power is complete.

Yeah great, apart from the monthly DD will equate to £2000 per annum.

What the hell is all that about?[/QUO

are you an idiot using uswitch there are so many tarrifs and all sites includding which get comision u need to not be so lazy ring each supplier as they are regulated and cant lie over the phone ask for the cheapest tariff give them kwh per year then u wil know the real price

Premier_2

pibatad wrote: »

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are you an idiot using uswitch there are so many tarrifs and all sites includding which get comision u need to not be so lazy ring each supplier as they are regulated and cant lie over the phone ask for the cheapest tariff give them kwh per year then u wil know the real price

:huh:

The advice on this site is always to use a comparison site to find the best deal. That is also the advice from MSE Martin, who provides a list of about half a dozen to choose from, uSwitch being one of them.

I actually suggest using a couple of comparison sites to ensure a consistent result is obtained.

Premier_2

Hen_Step wrote: »

Am I missing something here, or have I just been conned?

First time ever, I have moved my gas from British Gas and electric from NPower using the comparison page on this website. Told me I was going to save about £500 per annum.
Last year I paid £1900 for the gas and electric.

Just had confirmation that my switch to Scottish Power is complete.

Yeah great, apart from the monthly DD will equate to £2000 per annum.

What the hell is all that about?

Is the tariff you were on last year still available, and at the same cost?

Probably not as most suppliers increased prices this year. The £500 suggested saving would normally be based on current prices, not last years prices (unless the tariff is no longer available).

If you are certain of the real saving, that would imply you believe you will only use about £1400 worth of energy with the new supplier/tariff. I suggest you call them to discuss your consumption, and your belief of the annual cost based on that consumption, and so propose a monthly payment you believe is appropriate.