For years, thanks to the free market, it has been possible change the supplier of natural gas for domestic use. The procedure for doing so, technically defined as supply switchis rather quick and simple and the reasons that lead to such a choice may have one or more reasons behind it.
Often the change of supplier is linked to economic reasons; essentially, you believe that the current supplier is excessively expensive and you want to opt for an alternative that offers more convenient gas rates.
On other occasions, the change may be dictated by other reasons, such as a customer service deemed inadequate and inefficient in the event of poor service or misunderstandings; However, there may be other reasons such as for example a promotion from another supplier which seems particularly favorable to us from various points of view (for example due to the presence of interesting additional services).
Beyond what drives the change in supplier, it is interesting to understand what it may entail and what the correct procedure to follow is.
Does changing gas supplier entail penalties or special costs?
Generally changing gas supplier is free; in fact, by law no penalties of any kind can be applied.
A may possibly be requested security deposit usually charged on the first bill; this deposit is normally required if you change supplier or in other cases such as takeover, transfer or connection. Generally, however, the security deposit is not required if you opt for direct debit in relation to the payment of gas bills, an advisable choice since it avoids the possibility of forgetting when paying the bill.
The security deposit is returned when the customer decides to interrupt the contract, provided that this has been duly respected.
Is the procedure for changing supplier complicated?
Change your natural gas supplier does not involve particular difficulties and the related procedure can be carried out completely digitally via PC, tablet or smartphone connected to the Internet.
Before starting the practice, it is advisable to have the necessary data and documents at hand.
The requested data are personal data, residence data and contact data (e-mail and telephone), the tax code and the references of an identity document must also be communicated (it is possible that the supplier requests the upload of the document) and the PDR code; this acronym stands for Redelivery Point and is a 14-digit code that uniquely identifies the gas meter. The PDR code is usually shown on the first page of the gas bill.
Having all the data and documents available, the change procedure takes a few minutes.
As regards the payment of bills, if you opt for direct debit it is necessary to provide the IBAN code relating to your current account.
As far as timing is concerned, the change becomes effective within approximately 30 days; it is the new supplier who will handle all the procedures. Usually the change of management starts on the first day of the month; obviously you will receive the adjustment invoice from the old supplier which will include the refund of any security deposit paid at the time, after which the subsequent invoices will arrive from the new supplier.
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