If you would like to keep an eye on your energy usage and closer control over what you pay, this is ideal. You pay for your energy as you use it, so there are no surprises with bills.
The tariff at a glance
Here is a brief summary of our Pay As You Go™ tariff, with figures based on average energy consumption1.
If you would like a more accurate quote, view our Get a price calculator.
| Average household spend (per month)1 |
Cancellation fee | Add-ons available | Discounts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Fuel | Gas | Electricity | |||
| £105 | £66 | £40 | None | None | Up to £15 for dual fuel
Discount conditions |
key points about this tariff
- It will help you take control of your energy costs, by only paying for what you use as you use it.
- No need to worry about big bills.
- British Gas provides it's customers with the largest dual fuel discount on the market*.
- You can top up your gas or electricity at your local shop or online with our FREE Top Up device^.
It comes with a special Pay-as-you-go meter, which we install for you - free
You can find out all you need to know about Pay-as-you-go meters, from how they work to how they can help you, in our Meter Guide.
Download our Meter Guide
If you have a previous British Gas bill, which you haven't managed to pay yet, Pay-as-you-go can help
If you're struggling to pay one of our energy bills, here's how we can help. We'll agree a weekly payment amount with you, so you can pay off the bill, bit by bit. At the same time, we'll install a Pay-as-you-go meter, so you can pay for your current energy as you use it. Once you've paid off your outstanding bill, you can continue with Pay-as-you-go or revert back to paying energy bills.
One of our advisors will be happy to talk you through your options. In the meantime, take a look at our payment guide.
Download our ways to pay guide
Free Home Energy Top Up!
Are you a customer of British Gas already?
If you are a British Gas customer then you can sign up for Free Home Energy Top Up now!
- Free top up service allowing you to top up your gas and electricity easily from your own home
- Free connector when you top up once within 30 days of us sending it to you
- Secure and safe 24/7 online payment service
- Available for all existing Pay As You Go Energy™ customers
Still not sure?
See how much you'll pay each month
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Notes
* British Gas offers the largest dual fuel discount on the market, up to £15 a year. Where we supply gas and electricity to the same customer at the same property you'll receive one dual fuel discount. Where we supply electricity through a key meter your dual fuel discount is up to £15 per year. You'll receive your pro-rated discount to your meter within the three months following 31 August. This is based on the number of unbroken consecutive days up to 31 August that we supplied your gas and electricity. No dual fuel discount is available to customers with token or smartcard electricity meters.
^ £10 will be charged for each Home Energy Top Up connector if you do not top up online or return it to us within 30 days of sending it to you.



