Switched (Churn) Electricity + Gas from Engie to AGL: Getting $200 Credit for Electricity + $50 for Gas

welcomeUniverseWorld on 22/04/2025 - 13:22

I was with Engie for the past few months, having previously been with AGL. I initially switched to Engie to take advantage of one of their offers, which I believe included some credits.

Recently, I contacted AGL and was offered a reasonable deal, so I’ve decided to switch back. They provided a $200 credit for electricity and $50 for gas, along with a 10% discount on the reference price (AGL Value Saver) and a 6-cent-per-litre fuel discount at BP, provided I stay with AGL for 150 days.

This offer appears slightly better than what's listed online. I called them directly and am sharing this in case anyone else is considering switching—it's worth giving them a call.

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Comments

  • geekcohen on 22/04/2025 - 13:33
    +1

    a 6-cent-per-litre fuel discount at BP

    Been on a for a while. Here is the deal. I use it as an AGL Gas Customer.

    Also, check the BP locations. Apparently there are no in SA.

  • techno2000 on 22/04/2025 - 16:09
    +2

    But be sure to check their actual rates.

    In some cases I found that you get $100 credit but get charged $50 more per month compared to cheapest provider so if you stay more than a month you might end up actually losing money.

    • CheapskateQueen on 22/04/2025 - 18:56

      yeh i just switched to energy Australia cos of a gas issue. they offered a $200 sign up bonus but their rates are more expensive than AGL (my previous provider) so gotta remember to switch again after 3 months

      just adding to the friendly warning

      • Gotchas on 22/04/2025 - 19:03

        $200 bonus for gas is very generous

        • CheapskateQueen on 22/04/2025 - 20:04

          haha nah i needed to sign up to their gas and then got suckered in to sign up for their electricity which is what had the sign up bonus

    • welcomeUniverseWorld on 23/04/2025 - 08:48

      Better than what I had.. plus the credit…

      This is churning anyway..

      I will likely look for new provider in 4 months

  • Gotchas on 22/04/2025 - 18:54
    +1

    I got $150 for gas doing same as you - which I accepted

    Got offered $150 for electricity which I didn’t take up - even with $200 the 150 day stipulation is a deal breaker - might reconsider

  • Choc0 on 22/04/2025 - 20:10
    -1

    Not the greatest deal, especially coming into winter. Many others give you 100-200 upfront.

    My suggestion is to exhaust the upfront credit and move on, thereby paying essentially nothing.

    AGL will bill you for the most expensive months, and this will happen before you can access the credit.

    • welcomeUniverseWorld on 23/04/2025 - 08:49

      Better than what I had.. plus the credit.. makes this fantastic deal…

      I could not be happier.

      This is churning anyway.

      • Choc0 on 23/04/2025 - 19:58
        +1

        You'll pay out of your own pocket for the first five months, which conveniently falls over winter - a high usage period.

        Anyway, good luck chief.

        • welcomeUniverseWorld on 24/04/2025 - 19:58

          If I was with another provider, would my usage be any lower? It seems like your logic needs polishing, chief!

    • welcomeUniverseWorld on 23/04/2025 - 08:51

      "AGL will bill you for the most expensive months"

      No idea what you mean by that. AGL, including all Aussie providers, bills you for what you use…

      If your bill is monthly and you are churning, I have no idea what you mean

      • CheapskateQueen on 23/04/2025 - 13:44
        +2

        yeh i had a sign up bonus with AGL before. they applied the government rebate first, then used the credit, and billed any difference

        • welcomeUniverseWorld on 24/04/2025 - 20:00

          It doesnt really matter for our home. We have consistent usuage

  • jackofspade on 23/04/2025 - 10:48

    So you get the credit after 150 days?

    • welcomeUniverseWorld on 24/04/2025 - 20:03

      U get credit if you stay for 150 days makes me feel like u get after 150 days

      I will be churning in 4+ months anyway

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