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Hi all,
I’m looking to change my energy supplier. Currently with Ovo but am considering switching to a provider which accepts top ups by Amex.
Is Octopus still the fans’ favourite?
Are there any other providers that I should consider? Just done a quick comparison search on MSE and it has also recommended e.on next, EDF, Home Energy and Outfox The Market.
Grateful for your views – and if anyone is able to share a referral code, I’d be happy to use it.
Thank you in advance.
100% Octopus – just set direct debit to minimum, and pay it off via Amex every month. Also highly recommend their Agile tariff if you can avoid peak hours – very good savings, especially as price cap is going up soon.
If you are interested, here’s a code 😀
https://share.octopus.energy/warm-moose-826I’m with EDF and they have been okay.
The direct debit with them seems a bit cat and mouse though in that I’ve had a year where I finally managed to get it down to £2 a month but they’ve now whacked it up to £300-something despite the account being well in credit.
I have had zero success getting EDF to reduce the direct debit by speaking to them and the lowest it will currently allow me to lower it to is ~£190 a month.
So if spending as much as possible on an Amex is your objective then maybe stick to Octopus.
For what it’s worth I have just fixed with EDF until September 2025. This will likely save me about 5-10% over the variable tariff. Saisnbos would have been a bit cheaper but inertia is a strong force. And I’m not agile enough to keep an eye on octopus’ agile tariff.
I just want an easy life.
E.On have some decent tariffs but don’t accept Amex, top up using Avios Barclaycard is OK though.
Thanks so much @byt411, @froggee and @strickers.
That is really helpful to know.
I’m probably going to go ahead with Octopus, but really appreciated your feedback on this.
If I can help you in any way, please give me a shout. I’ve visited over 85 countries, so if you need any country/travel advice, do let me know. 🙂
+1 for Octopus, got a £5 DD and pay the balance with Amex at the end of each month. Or sometimes prepay if I need to hit a spend target.
Thanks so much @byt411, @froggee and @strickers.
That is really helpful to know.
I’m probably going to go ahead with Octopus, but really appreciated your feedback on this.
If I can help you in any way, please give me a shout. I’ve visited over 85 countries, so if you need any country/travel advice, do let me know. 🙂
Yeah basically if you can avoid using most energy between 16:00 – 19:00, then there’s massive savings to be had on the Agile tariff. Rates are also negative from time to time (like most of last week) – meaning you get paid to use electricity!
In terms of advice, not sure really? I guess, which was the country you most enjoyed visiting and why, and which was the least?
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I can confirm EDF accept Amex payments online and in the app.
If anyone wants a £50 credit feel free to use the link below:
Hi all,
I’m looking to change my energy supplier. Currently with Ovo but am considering switching to a provider which accepts top ups by Amex.
Is Octopus still the fans’ favourite?
Are there any other providers that I should consider? Just done a quick comparison search on MSE and it has also recommended e.on next, EDF, Home Energy and Outfox The Market.
Grateful for your views – and if anyone is able to share a referral code, I’d be happy to use it.
Thank you in advance.
Do you have solar panels? Octopus is worth it for gas (tracker tariff) and agile if you can shift load outside of 1600-1900. Otherwise, the tracker tariff can be a decent option.
For solar/EV tariffs it is worth considering Eon also, but be very patient with their very lousy customer service.
The tracker has been sublime last few months I switched to it. Some people get the DD to £1 with Octopus, mine is at £5 and just overpay monthly. Been extremely happy with them.
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