How to switch to EDF Energy (and claim the £50 credit)
Minutes to set up, about five working days to complete, £50 credited to your new EDF account when you switch through EnergyPlus.
See live EDF rates for your postcode →At a glance
| Time to set up | A few minutes online |
| Time to complete | Typically around 5 working days |
| The credit | £50 on your new EDF account when you switch via EnergyPlus |
| Supply interruption | None — same wires and pipes, new biller |
| Old supplier | EDF handles the handover; final bill settles automatically |
| Best current deals | Simply Fixed (certainty) or Simply Tracker (flexible, below cap) |
Step 1: pick the right EDF tariff, not just EDF
Start with a two-minute whole-market quote using your real usage. It shows today’s EDF versions — Simply Fixed for locked rates, Simply Tracker for cap-minus-discount flexibility — ranked against everything else, so you’re choosing EDF because it wins for your postcode, not because of a headline. Unsure which EDF option fits? The full lineup compared.
Steps 2–4: apply and switch
2. Get three things ready: postcode, recent usage or monthly spend, payment preference. No call to your old supplier is ever needed.
3. Apply through your quote. Choosing the EDF deal from an EnergyPlus comparison is what attaches the £50 account credit to your switch — the application itself takes minutes.
4. The switchover (≈5 working days). Supply continues untouched. Give opening meter readings on the switch date (automatic with a smart meter); your old supplier issues its final bill and refunds any credit balance.
After you’re in
Check the Direct Debit is set against your real usage, register the online account, and diarise your fix’s end date — EDF’s renewal Exclusive versions are worth checking when it comes, but so is the rest of the market. That habit — one comparison at each renewal — is worth more over five years than any single deal.
Check it against the whole market in two minutes
Rates differ by region and meter type, and the cheapest deal changes week to week. Run a quick quote with your real usage to see this tariff alongside everything else you can switch to today.
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Your questions answered
How do I get the £50 credit for switching to EDF?
Switch via an EnergyPlus comparison: run a quote, pick an eligible EDF tariff and complete the application — the £50 is credited to your new EDF account.
How long does switching to EDF take?
A few minutes to apply, then typically around five working days to complete. Your supply is never interrupted.
Do I need to contact my current supplier?
No — EDF manages the switch, including notifying your old supplier. You just provide opening readings on the day (automatic with smart meters).
Which EDF tariff should I switch to?
Simply Fixed for locked rates (1 or 2 year), Simply Tracker for flexibility slightly below the cap. Compare both against the whole market on your own usage before deciding.
Can I switch to EDF if I’m in a fixed deal elsewhere?
Yes — within the last 49 days of your current fix there’s no exit fee by law; earlier than that, weigh any exit fee against the saving.
Product details checked 23 July 2026 from supplier announcements and our live tariff database; rates vary by region — always confirm on a live quote. We may earn a commission when you switch through us — see how we get paid.
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