FAQs

Why should you switch your gas and electricity suppliers?

Moving house is an expensive time and switching your energy supplier could help to save you money.  Consumers in the UK are free to choose which company supplies their gas and electricity. There are no changes to the pipes, all that changes is the price you pay and who you pay it to.

Why use switchwithus?

Our online calculator will compare every tariff in the market - the prices we show are the same as if you go direct!

Once you have entered some basic details about your new home, we compare the UK energy markets for the best prices and then display this in a list broken down by energy supplier and price.

We constantly monitor electricity and gas prices, so you can be sure that our calculator is up to date with the very latest prices and tariffs.

Five great reasons to use this service:

  • It's free and impartial - switchwithus compare every licensed supplier 
  • Quick and easy - Get a quote and switch in minutes 
  • Accurate and up to date - Tariffs are checked and updated daily 
  • Customer service - UK call centre to help you through the process

What do I need to do?

Our online calculator makes it really easy to switch suppliers and it only takes a few minutes.

  • Enter your details into the quote form.  This doesn’t take very long
  • Choose the best gas and/or electricity supplier from the list supplied
  • Enter your name and address information for your new home which we’ll forward to the new supplier
  • You’ll receive confirmation of the date of the switch from your new supplier
  • Make sure you make a note of your meter reads on the day you move in!
  • The switch process takes 4-6 weeks, you’ll then be paying the new, cheaper tariff
  • You may receive a final bill from the old supplier which covers the period from the date you move in to the date of the switch

What information do I need to provide?

To get a quote, you just need to enter the postcode of your new property and how many bedrooms it has.  The calculator will work out the average energy consumption at your new property and provide a quotation based on British Gas and the local electricity company.  Then when you've chosen your new supplier, just give us your name, address and other details and we'll take care of the switch for you.

I’d rather speak to someone about switching?

If you'd rather find out how much you could save over the phone, you can speak to an energy expert at our call centre. They'll give you a quote and take care of the switch in just a few minutes. All there and then while you're on the phone.  Just call 01480 409586

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switchwithus offer a gas and electricity supplier comparison to help you find cheaper deals and save money. Lines open 9am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 4 pm on Saturday.  Calls are recorded and charged at national rate. The savings illustrated are based on a customer who currently buys their electricity from their local supplier and their gas from British Gas, who have also changed their payment method from cash/cheque on receipt of bills to monthly direct debit. Consumption amounts used in this illustration are based on OFGEM stated consumption details for the average household using 3,300kwh of electricity and 20,500kwh of gas per year. Figures correct as of 2nd March 2007.

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