To help with the rising cost of living, some households can benefit from up to £250 in free credit. Energy companies such as British Gas, Shell Energy and OVO are offering the extra support to customers.
Each provider has their own eligibility criteria so claimants are encouraged to get in touch with them to find out more.
The companies below are offering extra help this winter.
British Gas – £250
British Gas is identifying thousands of customers who are on a prepayment meter and could be eligible for up to £250 in free credit.
Anyone eligible will see the credit added to their prepayment meters over the next month so they won’t need to contact them.
The free bill credit comes as part of British Gas’ new £10million package for vulnerable prepayment customers.
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Ovo – up to £15
Ovo has increased its temporary credit from £5 to £15.
This is to allow more breathing space when someone runs out of energy and can’t get to a shop to top-up.
Ovo explains that over £300,000 of temporary credit has been issued each week since the scheme started in October.
It comes as part of a £50million support package.
DON’T MISS
EDF is offering eligible customers who have signed an electric car leasing contract with them £100 in free credit.
To receive the credit, customers must request the offer using an online claim form.
It must be filled out no later than three months from signing the personal hire contract.
Those that get their energy from EDF can then get the £100, including credit to the customer’s electricity bill after delivery of the car to their property.
