Compare Online Electricity Suppliers

Find out if an online electricity tariff could cut your home energy bills using our dedicated online electricity tariff comparison tables. We take the hassle out of switching electricity supplier by comparing the cheaper online energy tariffs available from top UK suppliers; find better electricity deals at a glance and switch online in minutes.
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 Tariff TypePrice PromiseManage OnlineAnnual Average CostAverage Annual Savings 
iSupply Energy
iFix
FixedFixed until 30/06/14£455£104
British Gas
Online Variable May 2014
Variable4% off Clear & Simple tariff until 31/05/14£464£95
British Gas
Online Variable May 2014 with EnergySmart
Variable4% off Clear & Simple tariff until 31/05/14£464£95
EDF Energy
Blue +Price Promise February 2015
FixedFixed until 28/02/15£474£85
npower
Energy Online August 2014
Variable2% off standard tariff prices until 31/08/14£478£81
First Utility
iSave Fixed v8 September 2014 Electricity only
FixedFixed until 30/09/14£483£76
Scottish Power
Online Energy Saver 22
Variable6.3% off standard tariff prices until 31/07/14£487£72
SSE
Discounted Energy April 2015
Variable2% off standard tariff prices until 01/04/15£494£65
E.ON
Energy Discount with Cash Rewards
Variable3% off standard tariff prices for 12 months£495£64
E.ON
Energy Discount with Tesco points
Variable3% off standard tariff prices for 12 months£495£64
npower
Online Price Fix August 2014
FixedFixed until 31/08/14£497£62
Cashback of £10 per fuel available when you switch. Terms and conditions apply.
Ovo Energy
New Fixed Energy
FixedFixed for 12 months£499£60
The Co-operative Energy
 
Pioneer
Variable
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£500£59
npower
Price Fix December 2015
FixedFixed until 31/12/15£535£24
Cashback of £30 per fuel available when you switch. Terms and conditons apply.
npower
Price Fix September 2016
FixedFixed until 30/09/16£547£12
Cashback of £25 per fuel available when you switch. Terms and conditions apply.

Correct as of: 20/05/2013.

Source: energyhelpline.com
Typical bills are for default standard tariffs for customers paying by quarterly cash and cheque without prompt payment discounts. Average usage 16,500 kWh pa of gas and 3,300 kWh pa of electricity. Cheapest tariffs are monthly direct debit.

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How to Compare Online Electricity Tariffs

Want to know how you can make a saving by going online? We show you how.

As we become more internet savvy more companies are offering discounts on electricity tariffs if we choose online electricity accounts. It makes sense from a company’s point of view, as it cuts down on admin expenses and also makes sense for us by offering another way to bring down our bills.

How to compare online electricity tariffs

Finding electricity tariffs online is relatively straightforward. Perhaps the easiest approach is to use an electricity comparison site which allows you to compare electricity prices online side by side.

Providing you have at least a rough idea of your usage you can get an online electricity quote that's tailored to your exact circumstances.

With most companies, an online electricity account should be less expensive than one which involves paper billing. But this doesn’t mean you’ll be guaranteed to make a saving. You should get as many quotes from as many different providers as possible to make sure you know what’s available.

Finding the best online electricity tariffs

As with any other type of electricity tariff choosing the best option depends very much on how you use your energy and how you want to pay.

Many options come with a standing charge. As a rule, those with a higher standing charge have a lower kilowatt hour rate. No standing charge tariffs are available but unless you use particularly little electricity tariffs that apply a standing charge are likely to be best for you.

Options such as Economy 7 offer a discount during off peak times, so if you’re likely to be using electricity at night this might be a good option.

Almost all providers will be ever so keen to persuade you onto one of their dual fuel tariffs. The hope is that by switching to one of these you should be able to get a better deal, but this is not always the case so you should definitely look at all your choices.

The type of tariff will also be very important. A fixed tariff charges a rate per unit which will not move with the fluctuations of the market – perfect if you’re expecting prices to go up. The one downside to this is that you will be locked into a contract so it will be difficult to move elsewhere in search of a better deal should you want to.

A variable tariff has more flexibility but you will be vulnerable to price rises, while a capped rate or discounted electricity tariff offers a best of both worlds option – the reassurance that costs will not rise beyond a certain rate combined with the flexibility to take advantage should prices actually fall; you do tend to pay a little more with these options though.

Taking control of your bill

A major benefit of online billing is an opportunity to take control of your own bill, by taking your own meter readings, ensuring they are accurate and you do not end up paying for more than you use. The ability to submit online gas and electricity readings helps the company ensure the billing is up to date and helps you see how much electricity you’re using at any time, and get the best out of any discounts.

To find the cheapest energy tariff for you check out our online electricity comparison table and get a customised quote based on your usage.

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