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Transfer Suppliers: In Credit Balance 'Transfer' ?

markmas
markmas Posts: 46 Forumite
I guys, I wonder if you can help me...

I am in the process of moving from NPower to Scottish Power, it has taken a few months already. I recieved the final electricity bill more than a month ago, they took a small amount to settle that account, which is fine.

Now I also finally (after 3 phone calls) i have recieved a final gas bill from NPower. I knew that I had overpaid previously on the gas account, so NPower owes me about about £160. However on this final bill there are two items on it which just say 'transfer' against them, one is for £100 and the other for £80. After these are subtracted, instead of them oweing me £160, i now owe them £12 !!!

I have checked my bank account and i have not been credited any money from NPower.

So my question is...Is this 'transfer' actually them sending money to Scottish Power?? Or is should I expect to get a refund of this money into my bank account in a few days time??

Thanks for you help...I could not find any useful information about this on either of the NPower or Scottish Power's websites.

Comments

  • mute_posting
    mute_posting Posts: 810 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Anything involving NPower and billing I'd watch like a hawk!
    :confused: I have a poll / discussion on Economy 7 / 10 off-peak usage (as a % or total) and ways to improve it but I'm not allowed to link to it so have a look on the gas/elec forum if you would like to vote or discuss.:cool:
  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,064 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Rampant Recycler
    They can't send your money to another supplier.

    You should find it transferred to your bank, or receive a cheque(s)
  • Terrylw1
    Terrylw1 Posts: 7,038 Forumite
    It's not allowed to transfer credit unless you have a PP meter and you paid on another Suppliers card in error.

    Would you really trust 2 utilities managing it anyway? Get a cheque.
    :rotfl: It's better to live 1 year as a tiger than a lifetime as a worm...but then, whoever heard of a wormskin rug!!!:rotfl:
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