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Scottish Power - new customer?
Good morning
Can anyone confirm whether Scottish Power are currently taking on new customers?
Currently on a two year fix with Ovo which ends 16/01/23. I’m all electric, economy 7, with 80% of my annual usage on the night rate.
I recently discovered that Economy 7 rates under the ‘price guarantee’ vary between suppliers, and Scottish Power have the lowest Economy 7 night rate in the West Mids.
Based on exact usage between 16/01/22 and 31/03/22, the tariff I’ll be moved onto with Ovo would cost £528.61 for the 75 days, compared to Scottish Power’s Standard Online costing £396.10. Obviously I won’t be looking to switch before my fix ends, but as Scottish Power will work out cheaper over those 75 days (until the April ‘23 price increase kicks in at least), I thought it wise to plan ahead.
I am aware, and make use of Ovo’s interest reward scheme; but I’d have to build a pretty high level of credit in order to make £132 over 75 days.
As Scottish Power’s Economy 7 day rate is painfully high, I would be looking to switch away from them once the storage heaters are switched off.
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Someone recently reported that they did persuade SP to take them on as a new customer, but they needed to phone them and be persistent.
N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill Coop member.Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!
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You cannot switch online, so only a phone call will tell you. Reports on here recently say that only EDF and Octopus are taking on new customers.No free lunch, and no free laptop
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https://www.britishgas.co.uk/discover/home-move/ - Online quote and switchmacman said:. Reports on here recently say that only EDF and Octopus are taking on new customers.
https://join.utilita.co.uk/ Existing Smart Pay As You Go meter can switch online
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Allowing you to get a quote online and then allowing you to switch are two different things...No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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I tested before i posted reply as well as read experiences posted elsewhere, as i said British.Gas - Online quote and switchmacman said:Allowing you to get a quote online and then allowing you to switch are two different things...
https://www.britishgas.co.uk/discover/home-move/Are you new to British Gas?
We'll show you how to set up a new energy account in your new home.
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interesting. i didn't know you could use the moving home services for a supplier switch but logically i guess its the same thing as you have at least a deemed tarrif when yo move in somewhere.Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. Anne Lamott
It's amazing how those with a can-do attitude and willingness to 'pitch in and work' get all the luck, isn't it?
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