prepay gas & electric to dd

[upton41]

i have prepay meters for both gas & electric and want to change to paying by direct debit.does anyone know if there would be a charge to change over the meters.i have lived here for a year,but at my previous address i was paying by direct debit and was always on time paying.so i have a good history.thank you

[petal54]

contact your provider,no charge for asking them

[bednobs]

are you renting? Bear in mind you'll have to change them back at the end of the tennancy

[CheekyChops]

There might be. I looked into this yesterday, I am with British Gas and it says on their website that they may need a security deposit.

I'm in the same boat as you, my previous rented house I paid DD monthly but when I bought this one, pre-pay meters were already installed so I thought I would keep them as it would be easier and help me budget better.

I didn't realise that it actually costs upto 20% more to pay this way, I've had them for 5 years now and need to get rid!!!

[upton41]

thank you all for your input,its much appreciated.