How to Switch Gas and Electricity Suppliers

1. First, carry out a gas and electricity price comparison to see how your existing energy tariff compares. Use the SwitchWise.com Energy Comparison Service by entering your postcode, existing gas and electricity suppliers, and amounts paid, to obtain a complete list of every gas and electricity tariff available in your region.

2. Review the list of energy suppliers and tariffs to see how your existing energy suppliers compare with the others that are available.

3. If you are still with your original gas and electricity suppliers, you may find that you can save by switching to dual fuel with either one of them. You may be able to save more by switching to another supplier.

4. When you are ready to switch, use the links from the comparison results page, or the links listed on the Suppliers page.

At this stage you may need to have your existing meter identification numbers available - MPAN for electricity, and MPR for gas. These numbers need to be exactly as they appear on your bill.

5. When you arrive at the application form, complete all information requested and submit the form.

The gas and eectricity application form which is linked from the results pages can, in most cases, automatically validates your address and gas and electricity meter numbers.

6. Wait until you receive communications from the new energy supplier and the existing gas and electricity supplier, with further instructions. At some stage you will be asked to provide meter readings which will be used by both suppliers to prepare final and opening bills.

How to Switch Gas and Electricity Suppliers

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