Can I give British Gas meter reading by phone?
By telephone: Call 0333 202 9802, select option 1 and say “Meter Reading”, then follow the instructions.
How do I text my British Gas meter readings?
To text us your electricity meter reading, simply text E followed by the reading. So, for example if your meter reading is 02039, reply with E02039. We don’t need your customer reference number or address in the text, but you should always reply to our message.
What happens if I don’t submit meter reading?
What happens if I don’t submit my meter reading? If you don’t submit readings regularly, you’ll receive estimated bills based on how much energy your provider thinks you’ve used. It’s very unlikely that this estimate will be right. It may be close, but not accurate.
When should I submit a meter reading?
Unless you’re on a smart meter, you should submit a meter reading every month, two days or so before your payment date, to make sure your bills are accurate. How often you submit readings will also depend on how you’ve chosen to pay your bills.
Do I need to submit a meter reading?
Do British Gas still read meters?
Conversation. Our meter readers are unable to come to your homes at this time, so we ask that you submit your meter readings on a regular basis so we can give you accurate bills to avoid any bill shocks. Submitting your meter readings takes minutes through our website or the British Gas app.
How do I read my gas meter reading?
To read the meter:
- Read the first 4 dials from left to right – ignore the large dials or red dials.
- If the pointer is between two numbers, write down the lower number – if it’s between 9 and 0, write down 9.
- If the pointer is directly over a number, write down that number.
Is it better to submit meter readings?
Submitting a reading does not necessarily mean saving money because your household has been overcharged. The purpose of a submission is to provide a more accurate reading of your usage of electricity that month. Because if your bill is determined to be over or undercharged, the balance will be brought forward.
Does everyone have to submit meter readings?
Who doesn’t need to submit a meter reading? If you are on a fixed-rate tariff, you do not need to submit a meter reading. Similarly, if you have a smart meter, your readings are sent to your supplier automatically.
What happens if I don’t submit a meter reading?