Get free electricity on Christmas Day
We'll pay you back for the electricity you use between 8am and 4pm (maximum £10). You don't need to switch providers to take part, just sign up for Power Hours for free in the Uswitch app. Sign-ups for this offer closed on 21 December.
How it works
Sign-ups have closed for this offer, but if you want to stay in the loop for offers we might run in the future, these are the steps to take.
Download the app and connect your smart meter
The Uswitch app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play. You can connect your smart meter to it in less than two minutes.
Sign up to the Power Hours scheme
Power Hours is our free energy earning scheme. To be eligible for the Christmas Day offer, you needed to sign up to it by 21 December. If you missed out on that one, you can still sign up for Power Hours to ensure you get notified about future offers.
Power up on Christmas Day - on us
We pay you back for your energy use between 8am and 4pm, whether you're using your new gadgets or cooking Christmas dinner.
Got questions about this offer?
Find the answers to the main queries you might have about the free electricity on Christmas Day offer here.
What is the free electricity on Christmas Day offer?
We know households are feeling the pinch, so we're offering to pay you back for your Christmas Day electricity between 8am and 4pm (up to a maximum of £10). This deal was only available to sign up to until 21 December.
How do you calculate my earnings?
We use the kWh usage data from your smart meter to calculate how much you’ve used between 8am and 4pm on Christmas Day. Then we pair that with the unit rates from your electricity plan to calculate your earnings (up to £10). If your electricity plan isn't listed then we will use your supplier's SVT rates instead.
When will I be able to withdraw my earnings from this offer?
Earnings will be calculated in the weeks following Christmas Day. Those earnings will be made available once they've been calculated (no later than 31 January 2026), to then be withdrawn in the Earn tab in the Uswitch app.
Do I still have to pay my energy bill?
Yes, this offer won't change your supplier's energy bill. The energy you use will still appear on it and you'll still need to pay it in full.
Instead, think of this as a refund from Uswitch specifically for the electricity you use on Christmas Day.
Get ahead of higher energy costs this winter
With energy costs set to stay high over the winter, this is a great way to keep costs down on one of the most energy-intensive days of the year (especially if you're hosting!).
Put cash back in your pocket
We'll calculate your usage between 8am to 4pm on Christmas Day from your smart meter and add a maximum of £10 to your earnings in our app. You'll still have to pay your supplier for the electricity used during this period, but you'll earn that money back to withdraw directly to your bank in January.
Take part no matter who your supplier is
Anyone can take part in this offer as long as they've connected their electricity smart meter to the Uswitch app by 21 December.
