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monthly direct debit

Hi ALL,
have just changed my gas supplier, and to reduce my bill have opted for mnthly DD

They want £20 /month can i ring them and make it £10, and make up the difference when bill is issued, is it negotiable?

thanks, Chris

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  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,064 Forumite
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    You don't have the 'right' to do as you wish.

    They might play ball for a couple of months until they review your account and then your DD will increase drastically.

    What you suggest is bad practice for them and you; and £20 monthly is very low anyway.
  • chris6241 wrote: »
    Hi ALL,
    have just changed my gas supplier, and to reduce my bill have opted for mnthly DD.......can i ring them and make it £10, and make up the difference when bill is issued, is it negotiable?

    thanks, Chris


    I doubt it but worth a try OP

    My logic for doubting it is if they let you do that, what point is there in them offering a DD discount if they potentially end up having to chase money?

    HTH

    MP
    :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:
  • ok, thanks anyway .
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