Eon Next Exit Fees

E.ON Next exit fees range from nothing to £100 per fuel, depending on which fixed tariff you are on, so there is no single figure that applies to every customer. Some E.ON Next fixed tariffs carry no exit fee at all, while others charge £25, £50 or £100 per fuel type if you leave before the end of the fixed term. On a dual-fuel account, a £50-per-fuel charge would mean £100 to leave both gas and electricity early.

What matters for a bill-conscious household is knowing exactly which rule applies to your tariff before you switch, so you are not caught out by a charge you could have avoided. The exit fee, if any, is set out on your Tariff Information Label, and the 49-day rule from Ofgem gives you a protected window to leave near your end date without paying.

Free Price Compare sources energy data from Ofgem and supplier terms, and this explainer sets out how the fees work, when they do and do not apply, and how to avoid being charged one in error.

Last updated: September 2026

Written by the Free Price Compare editorial team | Reviewed September 2026

How much are E.ON Next exit fees per fuel?

E.ON Next exit fees are charged per fuel and typically fall at £25, £50 or £100 for each of gas and electricity, though some fixed tariffs carry no exit fee at all. The exact amount depends on the specific product you signed up to, and it is stated on the Tariff Information Label attached to your tariff. On a dual-fuel account the fee applies to each fuel separately, so a £50-per-fuel tariff would cost £100 to exit both gas and electricity before the fixed end date. E.ON Next explains that exit fees let it offer lower unit rates, because it buys energy in advance to hold your fixed price. E.ON Next’s own tariff pages, last updated in September 2026, list some fixed products with no exit fee and others with a £25 per fuel charge.

Figures are indicative and may change. Always check the Tariff Information Label for your specific tariff.

Because the fee is set per product and E.ON Next updates its range regularly, the only reliable way to know your figure is to log in and read your current tariff’s terms. If you are shopping around, you can compare the cheapest electricity tariffs alongside your current deal to judge whether paying an exit fee is worth it.

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When do E.ON Next exit fees not apply?

E.ON Next exit fees do not apply if you are on a standard variable tariff, if you move house, or if you switch during the last 49 days of your fixed term. Ofgem’s switching rules mean any fixed-tariff customer can leave without an exit fee once there are 49 days or fewer left on the contract, which is roughly the final seven weeks. According to Citizens Advice, last updated in August 2026, if you have 50 days or more left you might have to pay an exit fee, but with 49 days or fewer you should not. A standard variable tariff has no fixed end date and no exit fee, so you can switch away from it at any time.

These protections mean the exit fee is a smaller obstacle than many households assume. If your fix ends in the next seven weeks, you are free to move to a cheaper deal now without waiting. If you have longer to run, you weigh the saving on a new tariff against the exit fee to decide whether leaving early still saves money overall.

Is it free to switch to another E.ON Next tariff?

Switching to a different E.ON Next tariff, known as an internal switch, is often free even part-way through a fixed term, but whether an exit fee applies depends on your current tariff’s terms. E.ON Next states that customers can move to another of its tariffs without an exit fee on many products, and that there are no separate charges for changing tariff. That is useful if E.ON Next releases a cheaper fix after you have signed up, because you may be able to move onto it without paying to leave your existing deal. The safest approach is to check your Tariff Information Label or ask E.ON Next directly before confirming, since it depends on the exact tariff you are leaving.

Do not assume an internal switch is always penalty-free on every product. Some fixed tariffs specify an exit fee that applies even when you stay with the same supplier, so confirm the position for your own account first. If you are weighing E.ON Next against another supplier, our British Gas vs E.ON Next comparison sets out how the two stack up on price and service.

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Will I be charged if I move to a new E.ON Next fix while my current fix is still running?

Moving to a new E.ON Next fixed tariff while your current fix is still running is usually free, but it depends on the exit terms of the tariff you are leaving. E.ON Next has confirmed that exit fees generally are not charged when you switch to another of its tariffs, including moving from one fixed deal to a newer fixed deal. However, a small number of fixed products state an exit fee that applies on any early exit, so the outcome is set by your current tariff’s Tariff Information Label, not by a blanket rule. Read that label, or contact E.ON Next, before you confirm the change so you know whether any charge will land.

If a fee would apply, work out whether the lower unit rates on the new fix recover the cost within a few months. For a household with typical usage, a cheaper unit rate can offset a modest exit fee quite quickly, but a £100-per-fuel charge takes longer to justify.

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Can I switch early without a penalty near my end date?

Yes, you can switch early without a penalty once you are within the final 49 days of your fixed term. Ofgem’s rules give every fixed-tariff customer a protected window: with 49 days or fewer remaining, you can move to a new supplier or a new tariff without paying an exit fee, even though your fixed term has not technically ended. This means you do not have to wait for the exact end date to lock in a better deal, which is helpful when a cheaper fix appears just before your renewal. E.ON Next also states there are no exit fees if you switch during the last 49 days of a fixed term.

To use this window, check your fixed end date in your online account and count back 49 days. Starting a switch inside that window lets you avoid the standing-charge and unit-rate gap that can open up if you roll onto a default variable tariff at the end. Timing matters more than most households realise, and our guide on the best times of year to compare energy deals explains when new fixes tend to be most competitive.

Why was I charged £50 when I didn’t change supplier?

A £50 charge applied when you did not change supplier is usually a billing error, because E.ON Next generally does not charge an exit fee for an internal tariff switch. On a £50-per-fuel tariff, an exit fee wrongly applied to one fuel would show as £50, or £100 across both. If you moved from one E.ON Next tariff to another and were still charged, contact E.ON Next, quote the tariff terms that say no exit fee applies to an internal switch, and ask for the charge to be reversed. Suppliers can and do correct fees applied in error, and you are entitled to a refund if the charge was not due under your tariff terms.

Keep a record of your Tariff Information Label and any confirmation showing you stayed with E.ON Next. If the supplier does not resolve it, you can escalate to the Energy Ombudsman after eight weeks, or sooner if you receive a deadlock letter. For related billing questions, our gas and electricity FAQs cover common charges and disputes.

Is a fixed tariff with an exit fee worth it in 2026?

A fixed tariff with an exit fee is worth it when its unit rates and standing charge are low enough to beat the price cap over the term, even after allowing for the fee. The Ofgem price cap for 1 July to 30 September 2026 sets a typical annual bill of around £1,862 for a direct debit household, with electricity at 26.11p per kWh and gas at 7.33p per kWh, according to Ofgem. The cap rose by 13% from July 2026, which changes how attractive a fixed deal looks. A fix priced below the cap protects you from further rises, and the exit fee only bites if you leave early, so a stable household that intends to keep the tariff faces little exposure to it.

The price cap limits unit rates and the standing charge for a typical user, not a fixed total bill, so your actual cost depends on how much energy you use. Weigh the exit fee against the saving over the whole term rather than treating it as a reason to avoid fixing. If you are on a standard variable tariff sitting at the cap, a competitive fix can still work out cheaper across a year even with a modest fee attached. You can check the cheapest gas tariffs to see where current fixes sit against the cap.

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How the 49-day rule and cooling-off period protect you

The 49-day rule and the 14-day cooling-off period are two separate protections that let you switch with confidence. The 49-day rule, set by Ofgem, means you can leave a fixed tariff without an exit fee once there are 49 days or fewer left on the term. The 14-day cooling-off period, confirmed by Citizens Advice, applies after you start a switch: you can cancel within those 14 days without penalty if you change your mind. Together they mean a bill-conscious household is rarely trapped, either into a fee near the end of a fix or into a switch that turns out not to suit them.

• Check your fixed end date in your online account and count back 49 days to find your penalty-free window.
• Read the Tariff Information Label for the exact exit fee, if any, before you commit to leaving early.
• Start a switch knowing you have 14 days to cancel if a better option appears or your circumstances change.
• Confirm whether an internal E.ON Next switch is free for your specific tariff before assuming it carries no fee.

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Information correct as of 14 September 2026. Prices, tariffs, policy details and providers change frequently, so please check the latest details before making a decision. This article is for general information only and does not constitute financial advice. Free Price Compare is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).