BRITS could receive as much as £2,500 in free cash to spend in the likes of Greggs, M&S or Waitrose, thanks to a scheme run by a major energy supplier.
E.ON has relaunched its ‘refer a friend’ scheme and the company will hand out £50 in retail vouchers for customers and their friend, if there is a successful referral.
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So under the new, improved scheme both the existing customer and the new one will both receive the voucher.
They can be spent at a number of high street retailers, including Waitrose, Argos, Greggs and Ticketmaster.
However, the money is capped at £2,500.
Both parties will receive their voucher once the new customer has paid their first direct debit.
Julian Lennertz, Chief Commercial Officer, E.ON Next, said: “We know our customers have really valued the £50 credit they received on their energy account under our previous scheme.
“We’ve also learned that our customers want more choice over where and how they spend their £50 thank you, so they can get the best value for them.
“That’s why they can now choose from hundreds of retailers.
“And because we appreciate all of our customers, old and new, we have expanded the scheme to reward our new customers as well as the existing ones who are making the referrals.”
E.ON Next’s new scheme has been launched in collaboration with its new referral partner, MentionMe.
To be eligible, all existing customers have to do it simply sign up to the scheme.
There are some strings attached though.
To be eligible for the voucher, the new customer must transfer from another supplier and sign up to through the existing customer’s unique MentionMe link.
Customers can make up to five referrals a day, with an overall total of 25 referrals each year.
Which means that both the customer and friends could be better off to the tune of £2,500.
Last month, millions of households were urged to apply for free energy grants worth up to £1,700.
Families who have fallen behind on their gas and electricity bills qualify for help through a little-known fund.
The British Gas Individual and Families Fund is open to prepayment meter customers who are in up to £1,700 worth of energy debt.
If you can’t get help through British Gas’ Individual and Families Fund, you might be able to knock money off your energy bill through the Household Support Fund.
The fund is a giant £742million pot of money that’s been shared between councils in England.
These local authorities are now distributing their share of the fund and can set their own eligibility criteria.
That means what you’re entitled to depends based on where you live, but you will likely qualify for help if you’re on benefits or a low income, and may be able to get energy vouchers or cash.
Speak to your local council about what help is on offer. You can find your nearest by visiting – www.gov.uk/find-local-council.
Depending on what benefits you’re on, you might be eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment, the Warm Home Discount or a Cold Weather Payment too.
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