Compare Energy now live!

juan_p

Hi all,

We’re happy to announce that our new Energy Comparison tool is now live!

With just a few clicks you’ll be able to start saving money by comparing your current gas or electric provider (or both!) with the cheapest providers available in your area.

Whether you know your exact monthly spend or you just have a rough idea, getting through the process will only take you a couple of minutes and we’ll even give you a hand with the switching process.

We’d love to know your thoughts on our new tool, even if you’re just poking around out of curiosity, so why not take it for a spin by clicking on the link below and sharing your thoughts in the comments?

https://www.giffgaff.com/money/compare-gas-electricity

Looking forward to reading all your thoughts and suggestions!

endorphin

@juan_p I've just tried it and it works - it does seem strangely familiar though as I've used other comparison sites recently with my current fixed tariff finishing next month.

I've noticed one blemish, so far, though when looking at the detail of the suggested supplier's tariffs:

the kWh rate (12.73p in this instance) is shown inclusive of 5% VAT however the sub total for the energy cost (£360.54) is calcuated ex VAT as the VAT is added at the bottom:

so using the displayed values gives 2974kWh x 12.73p = £378.59

and £378.59/1.05 = £360.56 (as shown in the illustration bar rounding error)

So the kWh rate shown in the description of the calculation should be ex VAT. This example is for the electricity tariff's detail but the gas tariff's detail suffers from the same problem.

juan_p

Nice find @endorphin I'll share it with the team. Thanks!

sarahjardine

Had a quick compare on it, another day I will dig out my bills and put the proper figures in for our consumption.

It does seem that I could make a small saving by switching but will probably wait until it’s worth paying the fee to get out of my current contract.

Great comparison tool though @juan_p well done to all involved

cass905

@juan_p very simple and easy to use even on my phone no other part of forum works properly yet this was perfectly fine. Easy to use is my biggest plus point very simple questions precise and to the point !. It turns out I'm already on the cheapest tariff at the moment as I'm on a fixed price, I did actually enjoy doing this comparison it was so easy . Well done!

andyrh68

I tried my old tarriff from Bristol Energy and it couldn't find a better deal for me to switch to, but it did find my Bulb tarriff when I used the direct to suppliers link 😉

bluemoonbaz

@juan_p

Great news and another great tool to help the members

andrewjmanuel

I think it's great that giffgaff is expanding into other areas.

If I wasn't already with a price comparison tool membership I would give it a go! Currently using Flipper who switch me to the best deal on the market with smaller less well known suppliers. But as long as I'm saving money then I'm happy.

ungourin

i love the fact giffgaff expanding , and for us in the community we learn so much more

otbc11

I can my supplier every year in September via the MSE site.

ellieclarke1989

I never knew giffgaff had a energy comparison.

lorann

I've never heard of Flipper so will give them a go as I'm looking to change. My supplier has just announced increases.

lorann

Think it's a great idea. However, it could only get me an annual saving on dual fuel of £4.58. Through another comparison website, I can get savings per annum of nearly £70 . Would obviously have preferred to go through giffgaff as you're great for my phone. But it's early days, so I will keep an eye! Thank you.

cass905

Im pretty sure the more people who use the money saving the more companies giffgaff can direct us to

Its like all new things we have to learn as we go

As long as the goal is reached that's what counts

jsmith2009

That's Great. Looking forward to give it a try once my current contract ends.

Cheers

andrewjmanuel

It's good that Giffgaff are doing it as well now, but I'm also using Flipper & so far I've had two switched with quite small companies and definitely saved cash.

Three years back I was with Scottish Power and paying nearly £90 a month. Now I'm paying only just over £70. True you have to pay £25 a year but so far it's been worth it.

giammy85

I try and I have "Please check your gas usage. We can only compare tariffs for usage above 1,680 kWh per year."

Why is that?

pete2009

Looks good. Will try it when my current contract gets closer to ending.

Cheers

fayak96

Helping friends is a good habit, good post