Switch to Renewable Energy & Get £50 Credit

The switching process typically takes 21 days, which is the standard across the industry. Octopus will handle all communications with your current supplier, so you don't need to contact them yourself. The process starts with a cooling-off period, followed by the actual switch date when Octopus takes over your supply.

The £50 credit is typically applied to your Octopus Energy account within 3-4 weeks after your switch is complete. You'll see it clearly marked on your account dashboard and it will be used to offset your energy costs. Both you and the person who referred you will receive the £50 credit.

No, you don't need a new meter to switch to Octopus Energy. They can work with your existing standard or smart meter. If you'd like to upgrade to a smart meter, Octopus offers free smart meter installations once you're a customer. Smart meters allow for automatic readings and better tracking of your energy usage.

To switch, you'll need your postcode, current energy supplier name, name of your current tariff (if you know it), and an estimate of your energy usage or your most recent bill. You'll also need your bank details to set up a direct debit. Using our referral link will automatically apply the referral bonus to your account.

No, there will be no interruption to your gas or electricity supply when you switch. The energy still comes through the same pipes and wires, only the company billing you changes. You'll continue to receive gas and electricity without any disruption during the switching process.

This depends on your current supplier and whether you're in a fixed-term contract with exit fees. Check your current energy contract or contact your supplier to confirm. Many find that even with exit fees, the switch to Octopus still saves money in the long run, especially with the £50 referral credit.

Octopus offers several tariffs to suit different needs. Their Flexible Octopus is a variable rate tariff with no exit fees. If you prefer price certainty, Fixed Octopus gives you locked-in rates. For EV owners, Octopus Go offers cheap overnight electricity. If you're tech-savvy, Agile Octopus provides dynamic pricing that changes every half hour. Check our blog post "Octopus Energy Tariffs Explained" for a detailed comparison.

When you use our referral link, we also receive a £50 reward from Octopus Energy. This is disclosed in the "affiliate notice" next to the referral link. It's a win-win arrangement that benefits both of us! Octopus Energy offers this referral program to reward existing customers for recommending their service to friends and family.