What is the discount for paying by Direct Debit (British Gas)?

Uncle_Cuddles

I am currently paying BG on receipt of my bill every quarter, and I pay it on the day it is due through my Chase bank account debit card and get 1% cashback - would I be better off paying by direct debit? Note - there is no cashback on direct debits. My bill is around £1500 per quarter.

Thanks.

QrizB

It's about 5%.

You can see the different rates on EDFs rate card.

https://www.edfenergy.com/sites/default/files/government_energy_price_guarantee_prices._standard_variable_deemed_and_welcome._credit_meters.pdf

(I should add that link to my signature, it feels like I'm posting it half a dozen times a day at the moment.)

[Deleted User]

There is no straightforward discount.  There is just a slightly different cap and therefore slightly different unit rates and standing charge.

If you're on SVT, compare the two lines on the EdF tariff card for your region (Cash/Cheque is what you use now):

https://www.edfenergy.com/sites/default/files/government_energy_price_guarantee_prices._standard_variable_deemed_and_welcome._credit_meters.pdf