Energy switching: Compare energy suppliers from across the market

Find out instantly whether you can slash your gas and electricity bills if you switch energy suppliers. We’ve partnered with The Energy Shop to provide you with an instant tool for comparing tariffs and seeing how much you can save.

Fixed energy deals are returning to the market, so opportunities to save money on energy by switching could be just around the corner. And you might want to switch now if you are moving house, find your current supplier very difficult to deal with in terms of its customer service, or want a specialist tariff such as an EV tariff.

How to compare energy suppliers

Comparing energy suppliers is easy. Use our simple tool powered by The Energy Shop that will tell you instantly whether you can save on your energy bills. You’ll just need to give some details like where you live, the type of fuel you use and how many people live in your house or flat. Then you’ll get an estimate of what you may pay if you switch energy suppliers.

Once you’ve found a deal you’re happy with you can confirm the switch and start the process of switching energy suppliers.

If you’re renting and you pay your bills with the energy supplier directly, you can switch energy supplier. But if your landlord pays for your energy use out of your rent you, your landlord will need to make the switch.

How do I switch energy suppliers?

If you want to switch energy suppliers, here’s how it usually works:

• Get a recent energy bill: To get the most accurate quotes, find your latest energy bill to check how much energy you use and the name of your tariff. You might be able to get this information from your online account. Don’t worry if you can’t find this, our tool powered by The Energy Shop can estimate your usage.
• Compare quotes: Next, you’ll see how much you could save if you switch energy suppliers. If you want to switch to a new tariff, follow the steps on the page. You’ll be asked to give details such as your direct debit details and meter readings.
• Check your balance: If your account with your current energy supplier is in credit, this money should be refunded to you automatically when you switch. But keep an eye on it and follow up with your old supplier if you don’t receive it.
• Wait for your switch to happen: The switching process is simple. If you’ve chosen to fast-track your switch it should complete within 5 working days. You have the right to cancel within a 14 day cooling-off period. If you haven’t opted to fast-track your supplier may let you choose the switch date up to 28 days in advance.   

Is it worth switching energy supplier?

For the past couple of years, most people haven’t been able to switch energy suppliers and save money on bills. But it looks like that’s finally changing. Some energy suppliers are offering more competitive deals which mean you may be able to save money on your bills. So use our handy tool powered by The Energy Shop to compare energy suppliers to see what’s available for you.

However, there isn’t a huge amount of competition from energy suppliers so you may not find a deal that’s cheaper than you’re currently paying. But if that’s the case, keep checking as deals are changing all the time.

Energy switching tips

Is a small supplier risky? If you’re worried about switching to a small energy supplier in case they go bust, rest assured that if this happens, you will be transferred to another energy supplier with a guarantee of no loss of gas or electricity supply.

What tariff is best? When you’re looking at tariff you may see fixed rates available. With these tariffs you’ll pay a fixed amount for your energy for a set period of time. You may also see Economy 7 tariffs, where electricity is charged at a lower rate from midnight to 7am. While ‘green’ tariffs, the supplier commits to generating environmentally-friendly energy.

Electric car charging: If you’re charging an electric car at home you may find you get the best deal on energy by switching to a tariff designed for people charging electric cars at home.

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