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One of the UK’s leading energy companies is offering customers a range of rewards, including free electricity, additional credit on their account, and other ‘freebies’. Octopus Energy allows eligible customers to participate in its ‘Octoplus’ rewards scheme; however, it’s only available to some bill payers.
The energy company confirmed that last year, customers participating in the rewards scheme had access to over £300 worth of rewards. This helped them save the equivalent of 17% on their annual energy costs, compared to a typical bill at the time.
To be eligible for the reward programme, customers must first have a smart meter for electricity installed in their homes. If you don’t already have one but wish to participate in the scheme, you can request Octopus Energy to install a smart meter in your home by asking to be added to the interest list.
The Octopus Energy website states: “Octoplus is a loyalty scheme that helps you earn Octopoints that you can use for all sorts of benefits, from money off your energy bills to enjoying exclusive perks like free coffees, discount codes and prize giveaways.”
Read below for a comprehensive breakdown of all the benefits you can receive from the reward programme.
What rewards and freebies are on offer?
Octoplus provides a wide variety of benefits and freebies for those taking part; however, some of these benefits and freebies can only be received by fulfilling certain criteria. For example, the energy firm can provide free electricity to customers but only when taking part in Free Electricity Sessions.
Customers are usually invited to take part in these sessions when the grid is ‘greenest’. While the electricity you’d normally use will cost the same in these sessions, any extra power you use will be free and credited back into your account.
Other benefits and freebies on Octoplus include:
- Earn points during Saving Sessions which can be turned into money off your bill
- Free drink from Cafe Nero or Greggs each week
- One free movie every month on Rakuten TV
- Two for £8 at Vue cinemas as well as 15% off food and drink
- 2-4-1 ticket and free child tickets at some zoos
- All you can eat breakfast for £4.99 at Toby Carvery and Stonehouse
- 25% off at Harvester, Stonehouse, Toby Carvery or Sizzling pubs
- Free iced coffee from Greggs
In the past, Octoplus members were able to get cheap electric blankets at Dreamland as well as discounted electronics from AO. While these are no longer in place, similar offers may be added for members in the future.
How to apply to Octoplus
Before you can apply for Octoplus, it’s essential that your electricity is supplied by Octopus Energy, you have an electricity smart meter sending half-hourly readings, and you pay via Direct Debit. Once these conditions are met, you can sign up for Octoplus through your Octopus Energy account here.
Alternatively, you can register for Octoplus via the app, which is available on both iOS and Android devices.
