Aurora Power Bill - Paid Late

Matt86 on 15/09/2022 - 20:16
Last edited 16/09/2022 - 10:09 by 1 other user

Hey everyone, new to OzBargain Forums here but definitely not new to OzBargain.(I am also unsure if this is the correct forum for this?)

I just paid my Aurora bill online as I couldn't find it (accidentally deleted the email) and realized that it's a week overdue. What are the chances of me having an overdue bill due to this?

Additionally open to alternative providers in Tasmania if there are any recommendations? Like everyone here, wanting to lower the bills where possible as we head towards a recession.

Thanks.

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  FLICKIT on 15/09/2022 - 21:11

  +2

  I dont know for a fact but "1 week", you have nothing to worry about, no way in the world they'd penalize you for "1 week" late…

  There's only one other provider in Tassie and their rates are basically the same as Aurora, they offer some sign up or solar incentives but they're basically cancelled out by the transfer fee, I think it costs about $100 to switch between providers…

  Edit: Hmmm, they "may" hit you with a $5 late fee according to this, but I have my doubts they would for a once off 1 week late payment:
  https://www.auroraenergy.com.au/faqs/payments/are-there-any-…

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    Matt86 on 15/09/2022 - 22:02

    Cheers! - $5 is nothing but still an annoyance.

    I'm still getting used to home ownership ~9 months later

    Annoying that we do not have any other providers here.

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      FLICKIT on 15/09/2022 - 22:26

      +1

      Well, the Gov kinda owns the majority of the generation and transmission in Tassie so it's a bit pointless having a bunch of retailers hanging off the end…

      In the old days it was all the "Hydro", then when the gov wanted to sell it all off they split it into the Hydro, Transend, and Aurora, kinda a stepping stone towards privatization…

      IMO essential services shouldn't be sold off to international companies, they should be kept in public hands, "we" need to control them, not some shareholder/director/CEO sitting in an office in Singapore/China or the likes…

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        Matt86 on 16/09/2022 - 07:32

        +1

        Oh 100% don't even get me started on the hydro and power costs here and how utterly ridiculous it is.

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  Gracey on 15/09/2022 - 21:20

  +2

  Im assuming you mean what are the chances the late payment have been recorded on your credit file, and the answer is basically 0% if its just a week late.

  If you hadnt paid it they would send multiple reminders, phone calls etc before taking it any further

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    Matt86 on 15/09/2022 - 22:03

    Cheers - Was more concerned about the fees but this is also good to know too.

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  soan papdi on 16/09/2022 - 09:04

  Why not set up direct debit?

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    Gracey on 16/09/2022 - 09:57

    +1

    I personally don't like giving an open authorisation for companies to debit whatever they choose from my account.

    It makes negotiating unexpected charges etc a lot harder when they already have the money

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  Duckie2hh on 16/09/2022 - 10:18

  +1

  Lesson learnt. Move on.

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  Matt86 on 17/09/2022 - 22:18

  +1

  We're all good - Got a "Due Immediately" email the day after I'd paid it and there wasn't a late charge.