A discount service is offering up to £85 worth of perks when “frontline” workers switch to EDF or Scottish Power. The offers come before Britain’s next energy price cap is announced by regulator Ofgem on Wednesday (August 26).
Annual energy bills are expected to rise by up to £84, from the current cap of £1,663 to about £1,701 to £1,747, according to EnergyPlus. The cap is the most suppliers in England, Scotland and Wales are allowed to charge per unit of gas and electricity, in addition to the daily standing charge, on a standard variable tariff.
But some Brits who are either working or retired from some 30 jobs can unlock savings ahead of the rise under the Blue Light Card scheme.
Steffie Brader, Head of Strategic Partnerships, said: “With autumn approaching and many frontline workers concerned about rising energy bills, it’s more important than ever to take a few simple steps to make sure you’re not paying more than you need to.”
The discount service announced on Tuesday (August 25) that it has switching deals with incentives across a number of energy providers, including an exclusive offer with EDF.
Members can receive a £55 gift card when choosing an eligible dual fuel tariff with the energy provider in a perk available to new and existing customers.
Customers who make the switch can choose a gift card from Amazon, Merlin, Aldi, Tesco, ASOS or The Restaurant Group.
An £85 Amazon gift card is available for those who switch to a dual fuel tariff with Scottish Power and are existing members of the Blue Light Card scheme.
To qualify, you must click through from Blue Light Card’s website to ScottishPower and complete your purchase via the link.
Other incentives include a £40 Amazon gift card on dual tariff switches at So Energy as well as a £50 gift card when choosing a dual fuel tariff with Uswitch
Blue Light Card cautioned that receiving a gift card should not be the main reason to switch and Brits should compare options before doing so.
People who are eligible for Blue Light Card membership include those who work or in some cases are retired from roles in the following:
HM Prison and Probation Service
Highways England Traffic Officers
Animal and Plant Health Service
