FIT Payments via Direct Debit/Bank Transfer?

ShowMeTheDough

Hi all. 

The previous owner of my house had his FIT payments coming from British Gas, and at the time I opted to stay with them. They've been fine, except the fact it's a bit of pain having to cash a cheque each time to claim the money.

Can anybody recommend a provider that pays via direct debit/bank transfer? Also, is switching over an easy process? 

Thanks for any advice!

ASavvyBuyer

EDF pay FIT payments via bank transfer, usually within a few days (less than a week) of submitting the readings each quarter.

You can also ask them to switch the quarterly meter reading dates so that they match the 1st April annual increase.

Not sure how easy it is to switch to them, but their FIT team are usually very quick to respond.

ShowMeTheDough

ASavvyBuyer said:

EDF pay FIT payments via bank transfer, usually within a few days (less than a week) of submitting the readings each quarter.

You can also ask them to switch the quarterly meter reading dates so that they match the 1st April annual increase.

Not sure how easy it is to switch to them, but their FIT team are usually very quick to respond.

Thanks - I'll give them a shot! 

Solarchaser

ASavvyBuyer said:

EDF pay FIT payments via bank transfer, usually within a few days (less than a week) of submitting the readings each quarter.

You can also ask them to switch the quarterly meter reading dates so that they match the 1st April annual increase.

Not sure how easy it is to switch to them, but their FIT team are usually very quick to respond.

Seconded, EDF have been Bob on for me, payment within 3 working days of submitting fit in my experience 

ShowMeTheDough

Solarchaser said:

ASavvyBuyer said:

EDF pay FIT payments via bank transfer, usually within a few days (less than a week) of submitting the readings each quarter.

You can also ask them to switch the quarterly meter reading dates so that they match the 1st April annual increase.

Not sure how easy it is to switch to them, but their FIT team are usually very quick to respond.

Seconded, EDF have been Bob on for me, payment within 3 working days of submitting fit in my experience 

Sold! I'll get the transfer underway tomorrow 😊

Thanks! 

Ectophile

I've been with EDF for years.  They are very quick at paying after you submit your reading.

ShowMeTheDough

Does anyone know if you're supposed to advise your current provider that you are switching, or does it work the same way as switching your gas and electric, ie. your new provider takes care of the whole process? 

mickyduck55

Never had any problems with e on either..

legoman62

mickyduck55 said:

Never had any problems with e on either..

Same here. Usually in the bank in 3 working days👏👏

Martyn1981

Solarchaser said:

ASavvyBuyer said:

EDF pay FIT payments via bank transfer, usually within a few days (less than a week) of submitting the readings each quarter.

You can also ask them to switch the quarterly meter reading dates so that they match the 1st April annual increase.

Not sure how easy it is to switch to them, but their FIT team are usually very quick to respond.

Seconded, EDF have been Bob on for me, payment within 3 working days of submitting fit in my experience 

One small exception, and that's my Q4 FiTs submission on my WNW system. This always takes about 3 weeks to come through, which I assume is the amount of time needed for the bemused computer to throw it over for a human to check, and then for said human (and colleagues) to stop laughing, and process it.

tim_p

Have you asked if BG will pay direct?  I used to get a cheque from SSE but recently changed it to direct payments into the bank. Simples.