British Gas Tariffs

Threesheds

My Dad has been with B-Gas for many years, he gets quarterly bills which is his preference.
He has a smart meter which has not registered for some months, though he is still getting bills which are inline with expectations. Calls to their 'helpline' are futile.
I have been online to try and check what tariff are available for him. He is currently on 'Safeguard' but the 'site just sends me round in circles and will only let me compare fixed or standard tariffs.
Any tarif info' available ?

elsien

Safeguard says it’s a prepayment tariff? 

What was the reason he chose that one?

Threesheds

He's never changed. Doesn't like DD. Though I'm wondering should I take it over if it is a decent saving ?

Netexporter

Pre-pay is as cheap as DD, for the SVT, these days. paying in arrears is most expensive.

Threesheds

I'm guessing as he pays bill on receipt, then that equivalent to paying in 'arrears' ?
It would be nice if there was a simple comparison table available.

Ildhund

Threesheds said:

... a simple comparison table ...

Energy tariffs are sadly quite complicated, so you won't find anything simple. 

To compare the costs of different payment methods, though, try Ofgem's regional tables. You can look up the price capped rates for where your old man lives: 
Get energy price cap standing charges and unit rates by region | Ofgem 

You may remember the fuss last year about people being forced on to expensive prepayment plans when they were struggling to pay. This resulted in a 'levelization' (Robin Hood) exercise to have the premium on prepayment tariffs covered by everyone else, so now it's only those who pay on receipt of bill who are penalized. Prepayment is in many cases the cheapest option nowadays.

Threesheds

With that array of charges no wonder I'm confused !