Gas Meter

[Bazile]

Any one got a credit meter for gas?

[pastafreak]

Do you mean a PAYG meter?

[emmie]

No, its on DD, with EDF

[barry1010]

Standard meters are credit meters because you don't pay in advance for what you use, you either pay when you get the quarterly bill or pay monthly.

I think you are referring to a prepayment meter.

[Bazile]

Yes I mean prepayment meter

[pastafreak]

That's what I have...for both gas and electric.

[Bazile]

A member of the family is thinking of having one installed .

Does it give an ongoing meter reading ?

[barry1010]

Yes it does. A prepayment meter should be avoided if possible, though, as it usually costs more.

[barry1010]

Useful info https://www.money.co.uk/energy/is-a-prepayment-meter-right-for-you.htm

[pastafreak]

I find it's right for me as I can control my usage/spending on G and E easier.

[Bazile]

So if he gets one installed , he can switch back to a normal tariff in the future ,without having to have the meter changed again ?

[barry1010]

Can I change my prepayment meter to a standard meter?

Not everyone is eligible to change their meter out for a different type. Additionally, those that are eligible may need to pay for it. The big six suppliers will usually not charge their customers for changing from a prepayment meter to direct debit.

https://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/guides/prepayment-meter-change-credit-meter/

[Bazile]

Thanks both

[barry1010]

I would advise anyone who is not being forced to have prepayment meters not to have them.
A smart meter will tell you at a glance how much your bill is now, how much you've spent that day/week/month so the bill doesn't come as a shock.