Newbie what should I do when fixed rate ends

sully1311

How long is your ex going to continue paying for?

Mayaboo

sully1311 said:

How long is your ex going to continue paying for?

Until divorce settled but not too worried as he's been fair . 

[Deleted User]

You should get on the priority register as soon as possible.

Mayaboo

[Deleted User] said:

You should get on the priority register as soon as possible.

Thank you 

macman

Your fixed rate will continue, unless Octopus were to become insolvent, which is not likely.
They will contact you in April/May to advise you of your options, which are basically to take another fix or default onto SVT.
By then you will know exactly what the January and April price caps will be, so you're in a relatively good position into next summer.

Mayaboo

Ive got a small woodburning stove .I'm planning to try to use this this winter to build up more credit in the account 

macman

You want credit in your account going into winter: if you are on a fixed DD then you ideally want a zero or negative balance when spring arrives.

elsien

Mayaboo said:

Should I let them know I'm classed as vulnerable, now or later?

It won't make any difference to the tariffs or options that you are offered. 
Your disability and benefits may mean that you are offered any additional support for vulnerable customers if the government decides to do anything more but that won't make any difference to your tariff options as things stand. And I think generally is targetted at people on means tested benefits so as things stand PIP on its own wouldn't qualify you. 

Mayaboo

Sorry for being obtuse, but why is that and would I just ask for a refund back . I've got about £300 in the account atthe  moment 

Mayaboo

elsien said:

Mayaboo said:

Should I let them know I'm classed as vulnerable, now or later?

It won't make any difference to the tariffs or options that you are offered. 
Your disability and benefits may mean that you are offered any additional support for vulnerable customers if the government decides to do anything more but that won't make any difference to your tariff options as things stand. And I think generally is targetted at people on means tested benefits so as things stand PIP on its own wouldn't qualify you. 

I wondered if it would mean they might view me less favourably , and put me on a more expensive pre pay meter.
Thanks, are you saying being on pip wouldn't qualify me to be classed as vulnerable.