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Switching supplier without permission

I'm currently with N-Power for my gas and electricity supply. I owe a small amount of debt to another supplier. Can that supplier switch me over to them without my permission 

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  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,857 Forumite
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    Have you a debt payment plan with the first supplier ? They can't block any transfer but NPower can if you owe them money.
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • Ectophile
    Ectophile Posts: 8,047 Forumite
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    No they can't.  Does something make you think they are trying to?
    If it sticks, force it.
    If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
  • I dont have a payment plan in place yet but am going to arrange one. The supplier I was with, their prices are ridiculous and they basically threatened to switch me back to them at my current address is they can take the debt off my meters 
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,857 Forumite
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    How much ?
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
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