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Last Updated: April 2026
4.8★
Trustpilot (779K+ reviews)
7.3M+
UK Customers
100%
Renewable
£50
Free Credit
April 2026 Update

What's New — April 2026

Great news for energy bills this spring. The Ofgem price cap has dropped to £1,641/year for a typical household, and energy levy cuts are further reducing costs. Octopus Energy is passing these savings on with rates of approximately 27p/kWh for electricity and 6p/kWh for gas. Combined with the £50 referral credit, there has never been a better time to switch. Read our energy saving guides to learn how to cut your bills further.

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Why switch?

Better energy starts here

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£50 Free Credit

Start your Octopus journey with £50 credited straight to your account. That's real money off your bills, just for switching.

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100% Green Energy

Every unit of electricity is backed by 86.4% renewable sources plus 13.6% nuclear — that's 100% zero-carbon electricity powering your home.

Award-Winning Service

Rated 4.8 on Trustpilot with over 779,000 reviews. Which? Recommended Provider for 9 consecutive years. Real people, real support.

Want the full picture? Explore all 10 benefits of switching to Octopus Energy

Simple as 1-2-3

Switching takes 5 minutes

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Click our link

Use our referral link to head to Octopus Energy. Your £50 credit is automatically applied.

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Enter your details

Pop in your address and current energy info. Octopus handles the rest — no awkward calls to your old supplier.

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Start saving

Your switch happens seamlessly in 2–3 working days. You won't lose power for even a second. Promise.

Need a detailed walkthrough? Read our complete switching guide

Trusted by millions

Why 7.3 Million Households Choose Octopus

Octopus Energy isn't just another supplier — it's the UK's most trusted energy company, serving 23.7% of UK households and 10 million homes globally across 8 countries. Here's why they keep winning. Read our full Octopus Energy review for a deeper dive.

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Which? Recommended 9 Years Running

The only energy supplier to win the Which? Recommended Provider award for 9 consecutive years — a record no other supplier has matched.

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Uswitch Supplier of the Year

Recognised by Uswitch as the UK's best energy supplier, beating every Big Six provider on price, service, and innovation.

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100% Zero-Carbon Electricity

Their fuel mix is 86.4% renewable and 13.6% nuclear, delivering 0 g/kWh carbon emissions — compared to the UK average of 154 g/kWh.

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Fastest Refunds in the Industry

If you're in credit, Octopus processes refunds in just 1–2 days. No other major supplier comes close to that turnaround time.

Real people, real savings

What switchers say

Switched in about 3 minutes and the £50 credit appeared within a week. My bills are genuinely lower too. Wish I'd done it sooner.

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Sarah T.
Manchester

The app is brilliant — I can see exactly what I'm using in real time. Customer service actually picks up the phone. Revolutionary!

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James K.
Bristol

As someone who cares about the environment, knowing it's 100% renewable makes a huge difference. The savings are just a bonus.

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Priya M.
London

See why Octopus has a 4.8/5 rating from 779,000+ reviews in our detailed Octopus Energy review

Common questions

Quick answers

Click our referral link, sign up with Octopus Energy, and £50 is automatically credited to your account once the switch completes. It applies to both gas and electricity bills.

Got more questions? Browse our complete FAQ with 20+ answers

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