Former Bulb Customer?
You're Probably Overpaying Now.
Bulb went bust and was absorbed by Octopus Energy. If you're a former Bulb customer, your tariff has likely changed — and not in your favour. SaveFirst families save an average of £47/month.
What Happened to Bulb — And Why You Should Check Your Tariff
Bulb Energy collapsed in November 2021 and was placed under a Special Administration. Octopus Energy eventually acquired Bulb's customers. If you were with Bulb, you're now with Octopus — and you may not be on their cheapest tariff.
Here's what's happening right now:
- Former Bulb customers were moved to Octopus but may not have been placed on the cheapest tariff
- Bulb's "simple pricing" promise died when the company collapsed
- Many ex-Bulb customers haven't checked their tariff since the migration and are overpaying
- The transition created billing confusion — some customers were charged incorrectly during the switch
Bulb Energy vs SaveFirst — Side By Side
Here's how staying with Bulb Energy compares to switching through SaveFirst:
| Bulb Energy | SaveFirst | |
|---|---|---|
| Average monthly energy cost | £127/mo (Octopus standard) | £75–95/mo (exclusive rates) |
| Covers all 4 bills? | ✗ Energy only | ✓ Gas, electric, broadband, mobile |
| Switching cost | Possible exit fees | ✓ Always free |
| Who does the work? | You (phone calls, forms) | ✓ We handle everything |
| Comparison site rates? | Standard public rates | ✓ Exclusive wholesale rates |
| Time to switch | 2-4 weeks, multiple calls | ✓ 2 minutes to start |
| Supply interruption | None | None |
"I loved Bulb when it was independent. After they went bust and I ended up with Octopus, my bills crept up and nobody told me. SaveFirst found me £47/month in savings across all my bills."
What Happens When You Switch From Bulb Energy
Switching away from Bulb Energy through SaveFirst is simple and risk-free.
Send Your Bills
Snap a photo of your current energy bill (it'll say Octopus now) plus your broadband and mobile bills. WhatsApp them to us. Takes 60 seconds.
We Find Your Savings
We audit all four bills against exclusive wholesale rates not available on comparison sites. You get your savings report within 24 hours.
We Handle The Switch
You don't call anyone. You don't cancel anything. We handle everything. Supply is never interrupted.
Ready To See What You're Really Paying?
Get a free, no-obligation savings report. If we can't beat your current deal, you stay exactly where you are and pay nothing.
Get My Free Savings ReportWhatsApp Us — "I Was With Bulb" No cost. No obligation. No catch. Ever.
Common Questions About Switching From Bulb Energy
If you were a Bulb customer, your account has been transferred to Octopus Energy. Bulb no longer exists as a standalone energy company. You're now an Octopus customer and your tariff may have changed.
With SaveFirst, you don't have to do anything. Send us your current Octopus bill (a photo on WhatsApp is fine), and we handle the entire switch — no phone calls, no forms, no hassle.
Bulb was competitive when it launched, but their costs rose faster than their prices, which is why they collapsed. Their "one simple tariff" model couldn't survive wholesale price spikes. Your current Octopus tariff may or may not be competitive — a free SaveFirst audit will tell you.
Yes, completely free. We're paid by the provider when you switch — you never pay us anything. If we can't save you money, nobody pays anything and you stay exactly where you are.
The Bottom Line
Bulb is gone — and the tariff you're on now probably isn't what you signed up for. Don't let inertia from a company that no longer exists keep you overpaying.
A free SaveFirst audit takes 2 minutes and costs nothing. If we can't save you money, you stay where you are and nothing changes. If we can — and for most former Bulb customers we save £47/month or more — you keep every penny.
There's literally no downside. The only risk is waiting another month.