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British Gas Click Energy

British Gas (www.britishgas.co.uk) Click Energy 5 tariff has changed to Click Energy 6. It is an online-only dual fuel deal which relies on active customer participation. You will pay all your bills online and input meter readings yourself.

CompanyPackage NameTariffPaperless BillingDirect DebitTotal SavingOnline Tariff 
Click EnergyDual FuelUp to £200£1057
British Gas' cheapest dual fuel

Last Updated: Friday, 31-October-2008

Click Energy 6 Information

Here is a summary detailing the total amount that you could save with Click Energy 6:

   
 
  • Sign up online and save up to £109
  • Pay by direct debit, and save an additional £77
  • Yearly dual fuel discount of £14
  • *Total discount: £200
 

Benefits

The major advantage of this tariff is the opportunity it allows you to take your own meter readings, therefore eliminating the possibility of inaccurate bills.

  • Cheapest online energy tariff of any major supplier
  • No cancellation fees. If you should choose to switch then you won’t be charged to leave by British Gas
  • No tie-ins, so you don’t have to commit to a long contract
  • Paperless Billing. You’re notified when your bill is ready by e-mail
  • You’re responsible for taking your own meter readings, so you can ensure that you will only pay for the energy you’ve used
  • Available for new and existing customers
  • Exclusive Priority Response Service. From £2.00 a month British Gas will guarantee a next day response to customers who find themselves with no heating or hot water.



Is it right for me?

Essentially, if you’re prepared to run an online account and pay by direct debit then this is the right deal for you. Click Energy 6 is the cheapest tariff across all the major suppliers.

If you currently don’t pay by direct debit, you’re missing out on potential annual savings. We recommend switching to this payment method.

If you’re currently on a standard offline tariff then you should take advantage of the discounts Click Energy 6 offers and transfer to an online account.

If you’re not terribly confident at dealing with online accounts or taking your own meter readings then this deal is definitely one to avoid, although the savings you could make if you took the plunge are considerable.

Don't forget

  • Click Energy 6 is only available to customers with credit meters
  • Refusal to switch to paperless billing and direct debit will result in charges at the standard variable offline tariff
  • Discounts may be removed if bills are not paid on time


" Based on average UK household on annual usage of 20,500kwh gas and 3,300kwh electricity.

*Total discount represents up to the total amount you could save from your typical yearly energy bill.

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