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Fixed Tariff v49 by British Gas: regional prices, payment types, fuel options & Economy 7

A UK-focused guide to every current version of Fixed Tariff v49 from British Gas, including Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas options, payment methods such as Cash / Cheque, Monthly Direct Debit, <strong>Economy 7</strong> and standard-rate versions and pricing across 14 PES regions.

  • See the main Fixed Tariff v49 option groups in one place
  • Check region-by-region unit rates and standing charges for your exact service type, payment method and meter setup
  • Compare this tariff fairly with the wider market using your postcode and usage

Unit rates and standing charges vary by region, meter type, service type and payment method. A postcode-level quote is still the fairest comparison.

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Fast answer: what most people should know about Fixed Tariff v49

Fixed Tariff v49 is best treated as a single tariff family page because the same tariff name can appear across multiple service types, payment methods, Economy 7 settings and 14 PES regions. The best version for you depends on your postcode, meter setup and how you actually pay for energy.

Editor's rule of thumb: compare only like-for-like. If you are on Direct Debit, compare Direct Debit. If you need Economy 7, compare Economy 7. If you want dual fuel, do not compare it against an electricity-only row and assume the result is equivalent.

Key takeaways

  • Service types: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas
  • Payment methods: Cash / Cheque, Monthly Direct Debit
  • Regions covered: 14 PES regions
  • Economy 7: available on at least one option group
  • Exit fee: up to £50.00 per fuel

What to have ready

  • Your postcode for regional pricing
  • Your meter type, including Economy 7 if relevant
  • Your annual usage or a recent bill
  • Your preferred payment method
  • Whether you need electricity-only, gas-only or dual fuel

If you're in a hurry

Use a whole-of-market quote first, then check the exact row in the regional tables below that matches your setup.

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Compare Fixed Tariff v49 with the wider market

This tariff can look different depending on region, service type, payment method and Economy 7 status. That means the fairest comparison is always postcode-based and like-for-like.

Good to know: a tariff that looks cheapest in one PES region may not be cheapest in another. Use your postcode rather than relying on a headline national figure.

What happens after you compare?

  1. We estimate annual costs using your postcode, meter type and payment method.
  2. You can compare that result with the relevant Fixed Tariff v49 option group on this page.
  3. If you proceed, choose the exact regional row that matches your setup before switching.

Always review tariff facts and contract terms before you complete a switch.

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Fixed Tariff v49 option groups explained

To keep this page useful and SEO-friendly, we group the underlying records by service type, payment method and Economy 7. Inside each group, you can then see the regional prices across the PES areas we hold.

Fuel / service types

Current records show these service types for Fixed Tariff v49: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas.

  • Dual fuel can be convenient but is not always cheapest.
  • Single-fuel options may suit households comparing separate suppliers.

Payment types

Current payment methods listed include Cash / Cheque, Monthly Direct Debit.

  • Always compare the same payment method.
  • Direct Debit, bill payment and prepayment can produce different annual costs.

Regional prices

This page includes regional records across 14 PES regions, because energy prices are not the same everywhere in Great Britain.

  • Use postcode-based quotes for the most accurate comparison.
  • Unit rates and standing charges vary by region and are shown in the tables below.

Internal links for this tariff cluster

Read our British Gas supplier guide, browse all British Gas tariffs, or compare broader categories such as Economy 7, dual fuel and Direct Debit tariffs.

Lowest electricity unit rate shown

The lowest electricity unit rate currently shown is 21.837p/kWh under the Dual Fuel / Monthly Direct Debit / standard-rate option group. Rates range up to 25.514p/kWh across regions for this group. A postcode-level quote is needed to estimate your annual cost.

Fixed Tariff v49 comparison table (grouped by option type)

This summary table groups the tariff by the differences that matter most: service type, payment method and Economy 7. Each row then links to a regional breakdown so you can see all PES-region unit rates and standing charges.

Service type Payment method Economy 7 Regions Elec rate range (p/kWh) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Details
Dual Fuel Cash / Cheque No 14 23.269 – 27.014 16 months £50.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Cash / Cheque Yes 14 30.410 – 34.388 16 months £50.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit No 14 21.837 – 25.514 16 months £50.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit Yes 14 28.959 – 32.735 16 months £50.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque No 14 23.269 – 27.014 16 months £50.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque Yes 14 30.410 – 34.388 16 months £50.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit No 14 21.837 – 25.514 16 months £50.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit Yes 14 28.959 – 32.735 16 months £50.00 View regional prices
Gas Cash / Cheque No 14 16 months £50.00 View regional prices
Gas Monthly Direct Debit No 14 16 months £50.00 View regional prices

Decision checklist

  • Pick the right fuel/service type first.
  • Keep the payment method the same across comparisons.
  • Only choose an Economy 7 row if your meter and usage pattern suit it.
  • Use your postcode to sense-check the regional prices.

Why regional rows matter

  • Standing charges and unit rates vary by PES region.
  • A tariff that looks cheap nationally may be less competitive in your area.
  • Regional differences can materially change annual cost estimates.

Dual Fuel, Cash / Cheque, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Gas rate (p/kWh) Gas standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 24.484 50.41 6.719 29.91 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Eastern 25.886 49.47 6.719 30.45 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
London 24.988 40.43 6.860 35.37 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Manweb 27.014 59.06 6.677 37.02 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Midlands 24.017 54.17 6.818 32.10 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Northern 23.678 64.55 6.708 31.00 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Norweb 26.419 46.46 6.630 34.28 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 26.548 53.04 6.531 34.84 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 23.725 58.70 6.692 32.64 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 24.609 51.18 6.665 32.64 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Southern 23.269 50.67 6.768 37.29 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Swalec 24.128 56.99 6.880 30.71 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
SWEB 24.204 57.74 7.036 30.71 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 24.083 58.59 6.650 30.72 16 months £50.00 Choose this option

Dual Fuel, Cash / Cheque, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) E7 off-peak (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Gas rate (p/kWh) Gas standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 31.464 15.627 50.38 6.719 29.91 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Eastern 33.449 15.542 49.45 6.719 30.45 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
London 32.321 14.641 40.41 6.860 35.37 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Manweb 34.388 16.166 59.01 6.677 37.02 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Midlands 31.335 15.135 54.13 6.818 32.10 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Northern 30.694 15.442 64.51 6.708 31.00 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Norweb 33.354 16.099 46.44 6.630 34.28 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 33.594 16.013 53.00 6.531 34.84 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 30.410 15.200 58.66 6.692 32.64 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 32.081 15.150 51.16 6.665 32.64 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Southern 30.893 14.598 50.66 6.768 37.29 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Swalec 31.454 15.299 56.97 6.880 30.71 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
SWEB 31.502 15.428 57.71 7.036 30.71 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 30.596 15.673 58.55 6.650 30.72 16 months £50.00 Choose this option

Dual Fuel, Monthly Direct Debit, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Gas rate (p/kWh) Gas standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 23.099 44.70 6.360 24.85 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Eastern 24.449 43.62 6.356 25.35 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
London 23.597 35.43 6.488 30.77 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Manweb 25.514 52.75 6.309 32.34 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Midlands 22.626 48.42 6.453 27.20 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Northern 22.298 58.45 6.344 26.16 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Norweb 24.949 40.88 6.263 29.46 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 25.128 46.98 6.167 30.02 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 22.368 53.01 6.327 27.85 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 23.154 45.34 6.302 27.50 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Southern 21.837 44.97 6.397 32.09 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Swalec 22.676 51.47 6.505 25.97 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
SWEB 22.752 51.65 6.656 25.60 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 22.707 52.58 6.284 25.87 16 months £50.00 Choose this option

Dual Fuel, Monthly Direct Debit, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) E7 off-peak (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Gas rate (p/kWh) Gas standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 29.981 14.534 44.41 6.360 24.85 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Eastern 31.864 14.481 43.95 6.356 25.35 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
London 30.773 13.625 35.26 6.488 30.77 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Manweb 32.735 15.068 52.41 6.309 32.34 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Midlands 29.840 14.043 48.34 6.453 27.20 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Northern 29.231 14.333 58.06 6.344 26.16 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Norweb 31.766 14.989 40.56 6.263 29.46 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 32.041 14.954 47.78 6.167 30.02 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 28.959 14.139 53.80 6.327 27.85 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 30.482 14.073 45.66 6.302 27.50 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Southern 29.338 13.509 45.16 6.397 32.09 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Swalec 29.878 14.193 50.92 6.505 25.97 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
SWEB 29.944 14.306 52.12 6.656 25.60 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 29.132 14.566 52.33 6.284 25.87 16 months £50.00 Choose this option

Electricity, Cash / Cheque, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 24.484 50.41 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Eastern 25.886 49.47 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
London 24.988 40.43 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Manweb 27.014 59.06 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Midlands 24.017 54.17 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Northern 23.678 64.55 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Norweb 26.419 46.46 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 26.548 53.04 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 23.725 58.70 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 24.609 51.18 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Southern 23.269 50.67 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Swalec 24.128 56.99 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
SWEB 24.204 57.74 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 24.083 58.59 16 months £50.00 Choose this option

Electricity, Cash / Cheque, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) E7 off-peak (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 31.464 15.627 50.38 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Eastern 33.449 15.542 49.45 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
London 32.321 14.641 40.41 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Manweb 34.388 16.166 59.01 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Midlands 31.335 15.135 54.13 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Northern 30.694 15.442 64.51 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Norweb 33.354 16.099 46.44 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 33.594 16.013 53.00 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 30.410 15.200 58.66 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 32.081 15.150 51.16 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Southern 30.893 14.598 50.66 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Swalec 31.454 15.299 56.97 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
SWEB 31.502 15.428 57.71 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 30.596 15.673 58.55 16 months £50.00 Choose this option

Electricity, Monthly Direct Debit, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 23.099 44.70 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Eastern 24.449 43.62 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
London 23.597 35.43 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Manweb 25.514 52.75 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Midlands 22.626 48.42 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Northern 22.298 58.45 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Norweb 24.949 40.88 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 25.128 46.98 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 22.368 53.01 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 23.154 45.34 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Southern 21.837 44.97 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Swalec 22.676 51.47 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
SWEB 22.752 51.65 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 22.707 52.58 16 months £50.00 Choose this option

Electricity, Monthly Direct Debit, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) E7 off-peak (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 29.981 14.534 44.41 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Eastern 31.864 14.481 43.95 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
London 30.773 13.625 35.26 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Manweb 32.735 15.068 52.41 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Midlands 29.840 14.043 48.34 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Northern 29.231 14.333 58.06 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Norweb 31.766 14.989 40.56 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 32.041 14.954 47.78 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 28.959 14.139 53.80 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 30.482 14.073 45.66 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Southern 29.338 13.509 45.16 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Swalec 29.878 14.193 50.92 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
SWEB 29.944 14.306 52.12 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 29.132 14.566 52.33 16 months £50.00 Choose this option

Gas, Cash / Cheque, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Eastern 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
London 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Manweb 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Midlands 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Northern 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Norweb 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Southern 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Swalec 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
SWEB 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option

Gas, Monthly Direct Debit, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Eastern 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
London 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Manweb 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Midlands 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Northern 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Norweb 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Southern 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Swalec 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
SWEB 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 0.000 16 months £50.00 Choose this option

Costs, exclusions and common pitfalls to check

Most mistakes happen when the wrong regional or payment-type version of the tariff is compared. Use these checks before switching.

1) Region matters

There are separate regional records because energy pricing differs across PES areas. Do not assume a headline price applies nationally.

2) Payment method affects price

Direct Debit, bill payment and prepayment variants can differ materially. Compare like-for-like only.

3) Economy 7 is usage-sensitive

Economy 7 can help if enough usage is overnight, but can cost more overall if most use is daytime.

4) Fuel bundle changes the comparison

Dual fuel should not be compared directly with electricity-only rows unless you normalise the usage assumptions.

5) Exit fees reduce flexibility

Records shown for this tariff include exit fees of up to £50.00 per fuel. Check the exact regional row before switching.

6) Postcode still beats region-only estimates

Region is useful for guidance, but a postcode-based quote is more precise because it reflects the actual tariff availability and pricing for your home.

Helpful shortcut: if you are not sure this is the right product family, compare all British Gas tariffs before drilling into the regional tables.

Fixed Tariff v49: FAQs

Why are there so many records for the same tariff name?

Because the tariff can vary by service type, payment method, Economy 7 status and region. This page groups them together so you can compare them in one place.

Are prices for Fixed Tariff v49 the same in every region?

No. This page includes region-level records because unit rates and standing charges differ across PES regions. Your postcode is still the best way to confirm what you would actually pay.

Does Fixed Tariff v49 come with Economy 7?

Yes. At least one Economy 7 option group is currently listed on this page, with separate day and off-peak unit rates shown per region.

Can I get Fixed Tariff v49 as electricity-only, gas-only or dual fuel?

Current records show these service types: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas. Availability still depends on your home and supplier rules.

How do I switch to the exact regional option I want?

Use the grouped comparison table to find the right option type, then choose the regional row below it that matches your area and click the switch link.

Can I compare this with other tariffs from the same supplier?

Yes. Visit the British Gas tariffs page to compare other current products from the same supplier.

Will switching affect my supply?

In normal circumstances, no. The switch is administrative and your supply continues while the new tariff is set up.

Trust, methodology and related pages

Page details

Supplier
British Gas
Tariff family
Fixed Tariff v49
Regions shown
14
Page type
Canonical tariff family page

How we assess Fixed Tariff v49

  • Grouped tariff view: we group records with the same tariff name into one page to avoid duplicate pages and to make comparison easier.
  • Regional realism: we show multiple PES-region records because energy prices vary by area.
  • Like-for-like comparison: we encourage comparison using the same payment method, service type and meter assumptions wherever possible.
  • Rate transparency: we show actual unit rates (p/kWh) and standing charges (p/day) so you can estimate costs using your own usage figures.
  • Availability caveat: the exact tariff you can join may still depend on your postcode and supplier eligibility checks.

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Updated on 24 Mar 2026