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Prepayment gas & electric - is it a good time to switch?

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Hi all, 
I’ve recently moved into a new property and it has prepayment gas and electric meters.

I was looking at moving to a standard credit meter for both but in the light of the recent energy crisis I wondered if I would be better off staying as I am?

ive read that prepayment customers pay called energy prices.

my energy company (Scottish power) seem ultra keen on getting me changed to a smart meter but now I’m not so sure it would be in my best interest!

any advice would be appreciated.

thabks

Chester 


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  • Ultrasonic
    Ultrasonic Posts: 4,265 Forumite
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    edited 17 October 2021 at 9:27AM
    I think if you compare energy tariffs you're always going to find pre-payment meter costs are higher. The capped prices are.
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