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British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 by British Gas: regional prices, payment types, fuel options & Economy 7

A UK-focused guide to every version (now closed to new customers) of British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 from British Gas, including Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas options, payment methods such as Cash / Cheque, Monthly Direct Debit, Economy 7 and standard-rate versions and pricing across 13 PES regions.

  • See the main British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 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.

British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 is no longer open to new customers. If you're already on it, the details below still apply — to switch, compare British Gas's current tariffs and the wider market.

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Fast answer: what most people should know about British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26

British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 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: 13 PES regions
  • Economy 7: available on at least one option group
  • Exit fee: up to £30.00 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.

Compare prices with your postcode

Compare British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 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 British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 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.

Get your whole-of-market quote

Tell us a few details to see estimated prices, including British Gas tariffs where available for your postcode, meter and payment method.

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British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 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 British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26: 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 13 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 22.401p/kWh under the Dual Fuel / Monthly Direct Debit / standard-rate option group. Rates range up to 24.969p/kWh across regions for this group. A postcode-level quote is needed to estimate your annual cost.

British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 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 23.802 – 26.501 12 months £30.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Cash / Cheque Yes 14 25.114 – 28.236 12 months £30.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit No 14 22.401 – 24.969 12 months £30.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit Yes 14 23.611 – 26.540 12 months £30.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque No 14 23.802 – 26.501 12 months £30.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque Yes 14 25.114 – 28.236 12 months £30.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit No 14 22.401 – 24.969 12 months £30.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit Yes 14 23.611 – 26.540 12 months £30.00 View regional prices
Gas Cash / Cheque No 14 12 months £30.00 View regional prices
Gas Monthly Direct Debit No 14 12 months £30.00 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 24.125 56.69 5.837 27.41 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 25.195 56.08 5.908 27.48 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.501 78.04 5.983 26.71 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.192 67.84 5.854 27.00 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.965 67.76 5.881 26.94 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 25.561 58.00 5.940 26.97 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.639 52.70 6.098 26.57 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.675 55.44 5.916 27.55 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.283 52.31 6.086 27.66 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.642 63.98 5.881 26.91 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.490 58.98 6.155 26.84 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.590 62.11 6.194 27.49 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.348 60.59 5.917 27.10 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.802 66.52 5.887 27.03 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff

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 25.524 15.866 56.64 5.837 27.41 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.799 15.757 56.03 5.908 27.48 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 28.236 16.586 77.97 5.983 26.71 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 25.573 16.087 67.78 5.854 27.00 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 27.556 16.832 66.74 5.881 26.94 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 27.180 16.147 58.50 5.940 26.97 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.097 15.266 52.65 6.098 26.57 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.349 15.873 55.39 5.916 27.55 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 26.910 15.873 52.27 6.086 27.66 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 26.126 15.996 63.92 5.881 26.91 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 27.116 16.284 58.93 6.155 26.84 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 27.237 16.026 62.06 6.194 27.49 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.749 16.140 60.53 5.917 27.10 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 25.114 16.188 66.45 5.887 27.03 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff

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 22.714 48.60 5.510 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 23.730 47.77 5.579 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 24.969 69.47 5.648 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 22.786 59.38 5.520 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.470 59.42 5.549 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.064 50.12 5.608 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 23.224 45.58 5.759 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.189 47.11 5.587 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 23.820 44.14 5.749 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.214 56.07 5.549 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.008 51.21 5.812 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 24.107 53.55 5.849 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 22.932 52.52 5.587 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 22.401 58.17 5.555 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff

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 24.000 14.767 48.11 5.510 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 25.175 14.687 48.18 5.579 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.540 15.477 68.82 5.648 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.070 14.972 58.69 5.520 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.910 15.729 59.42 5.549 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 25.549 15.034 50.08 5.608 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.519 14.233 45.26 5.759 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.708 14.785 47.56 5.587 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.311 14.774 44.30 5.749 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.585 14.893 57.07 5.549 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.498 15.170 50.28 5.812 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.633 14.898 54.18 5.849 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.216 15.039 52.29 5.587 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.611 15.076 57.64 5.555 19.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff

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 24.125 56.69 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 25.195 56.08 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.501 78.04 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.192 67.84 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.965 67.76 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 25.561 58.00 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.639 52.70 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.675 55.44 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.283 52.31 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.642 63.98 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.490 58.98 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.590 62.11 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.348 60.59 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.802 66.52 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff

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 25.524 15.866 56.64 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.799 15.757 56.03 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 28.236 16.586 77.97 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 25.573 16.087 67.78 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 27.556 16.832 66.74 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 27.180 16.147 58.50 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.097 15.266 52.65 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.349 15.873 55.39 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 26.910 15.873 52.27 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 26.126 15.996 63.92 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 27.116 16.284 58.93 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 27.237 16.026 62.06 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.749 16.140 60.53 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 25.114 16.188 66.45 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff

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 22.714 48.60 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 23.730 47.77 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 24.969 69.47 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 22.786 59.38 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.470 59.42 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.064 50.12 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 23.224 45.58 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.189 47.11 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 23.820 44.14 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.214 56.07 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.008 51.21 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 24.107 53.55 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 22.932 52.52 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 22.401 58.17 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff

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 24.000 14.767 48.11 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 25.175 14.687 48.18 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.540 15.477 68.82 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.070 14.972 58.69 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.910 15.729 59.42 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 25.549 15.034 50.08 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.519 14.233 45.26 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.708 14.785 47.56 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.311 14.774 44.30 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.585 14.893 57.07 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.498 15.170 50.28 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.633 14.898 54.18 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.216 15.039 52.29 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.611 15.076 57.64 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff

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 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff

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 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 0.000 12 months £30.00 Switch to this tariff

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 £30.00 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.

British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26: 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 British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 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 British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 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 British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26 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
British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26
Regions shown
13
Page type
Canonical tariff family page

How we assess British Gas Big Community Switch Oct26

  • 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 15 Sep 2026