Switching from card meters to credit meters...help!

katie2919

Hi,
I am currently going through the process of buying my first flat. All is going ok so far (fingers crossed), however...
I have found out that the gas and electricity meters are card meters. I do not want to use the prepayment scheme as I have had a bad experience with them in a rented property (running out of gas on a freezing December night :eek: !!)
Does anyone know how I get them changed over? Does it cost a lot to do?
The meters are both with British Gas.
Thanks!

choccyface2006

I had my meters changed for free with e.on but check that your taffif reflects the change as E.on failed to change mine untill I pointed it out to them.

Sarah

SwanJon

Have you been with British Gas on a billing meter recently. If so they should swap them for free.
If not they can credit check you and if you pass they'll swap them.
3rd choice pay a security deposit and then they'll do it.

When you phone up and tell them you're moving in ask them to do it then - they can do it with 2 days notice (early enough in the day).

katie2919

I'm living with my parents at the minute so not registered with British Gas.
Hopefully the credit check will come back with no problems.
Thanks for the advice!