GloBird Energy Fees
Energy
GloBird Energy Fees
Electricity Service | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Reconnection - Standard Smart Meter (remotely accessible) | $15.00 | Per Attempt | Not applicable to customers who simply switch their existing account to GloBird. This charge is for Reconnection of power, or if you are creating a new account at the address (for example move-in customers), and your meter is an eligible smart meter that can be energised remotely. If a site visit is required, additional charges may apply (see basic meter fees). This charge still applies even on a failed re-energisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. You must give us at least one business day notice. |
Reconnection – Standard Basic Meter/Site Visit Required | $99.00 | Per Attempt | Not applicable to customers who simply switch their existing account to GloBird. This charge is for Reconnection of power, or if you are creating a new account at the address (for example move-in customers), and your meter is an eligible basic meter or your meter is a smart meter that requires a site visit. This charge still applies even on a failed re-energisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. You must give us at least one business day notice. |
Disconnection - Standard Smart Meter (remotely accessible) | $15.00 | Per Attempt | This applied to Move-Out customers with an eligible smart meter only. If a site visit is required, additional charges may apply (see basic meter fees). This charge still applies to failed de-energisation attempts caused by accessibility issues. |
Disconnection – Standard Basic Meter/Site Visit Required | $99.00 | Per Attempt | This applies to Move-Out customers with basic meter(s) or smart meter that requires a site visit. This charge still applies to failed deenergisation attempts caused by accessibility issues. |
Disconnection outside Normal Business Hours | $187.00 | Per Attempt | The disconnection of electricity to a new customer outside business hours. |
Reconnection outside Normal Business Hours | $187.00 | Per Attempt | The reconnection of electricity to a new customer outside business hours. |
Reconnection Same Day Business Hours | $110.00 | Per Attempt | Only charged where a connection is needed (Move-In Customers) who request power same day, not applicable for customers who simply switch their existing account to GloBird. Requests must be received before 3:00PM for customers with eligible smart meters, or before 2:00PM for basic meters. This charge still applies to a failed re-energisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. Upfront payment is required with a credit card over the phone. |
Reconnection Same Day After Hours | $330.00 | Per Attempt | Only charged where a connection is needed (Move-In customers) who request power on the same day, but after the cut-off times mentioned above. This charge still applies even on a failed re-energisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. Upfront payment is required with a credit card over the phone. |
Meter Reconfiguration | $55.00 - $99.00 | Per Attempt | This covers any fee charged by the company responsible for your meter (for example local network company) to re-configure the meter tariff type. It also covers our admin cost and back office cost. Call 133 456 for a quote depending on the type of reconfiguration required. |
Special Meter Read | $55.00 | Per Attempt | GloBird does NOT charge a Special Meter Read fees for the FIRST read attempt for new customers signing up. However, you can request a Special Meter Read service for a basic meter at any time, but you are responsible to ensure the meter company has access to the meter box on the day. The charge still applies if the read attempt fails due to accessibility issues. |
Metering Exit or Supply Abolishment | $110.00 | Per Attempt | A fee for the removal, abolishment, or termination of a meter. For example, where you demolish a house for development or otherwise remove an existing meter. If your meter is greater than 100 amps (a large meter or nonstandard meter), the charge may be more. If a wasted site visit occurs, the fee will still apply, please follow the distributor’s instructions and ensure clear access on the day. |
Solar tariff setup | $132.00 | Per Attempt | A setup fee for new solar panel installations. This fee covers the cost of meter reconfiguration to be feed-in compatible, administration costs, and changing the tariff type to a solar tariff. |
Change Account Ownership (Smart Meter) | $15.00 | Per Occurrence | If you wish to transfer the ownership of the energy account to another person and have a smart meter. We will need to arrange a final read to finalise your bill and begin billing the new account holder. New account holders may be subject to a credit check. |
Change Account Ownership (Basic Meter) | $99.00 | Per Occurrence | If you wish to transfer the ownership of the energy account to another person and have a basic meter. We will need to arrange a final read to finalise your bill and begin billing the new account holder. New account holders may be subject to a credit check. |
Disconnection of Electricity for non-payment | $187.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged if your electricity supply was disconnected by us as a result of non-payment. |
Reconnection of Electricity for non-payment | $187.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged to reconnect the electricity supply if the disconnection was a result of non-payment. |
Gas Services | Includes | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gas Move-In Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | Not applicable to customers who simply switch their existing gas account from another retailer to GloBird. Only applies if you are creating a new account at the address (for example move-in customers). This charge is for us to get a start read to establish your account. The charge still applies even if the meter read was unsuccessful due to accessibility issues. You must give us at least three business days’ notice. The fee does not cover the cost to unlock or unplug a gas meter. Call us if there is no gas on 133 456. |
|
Gas Final Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | This fee covers the cost to obtaining a final read when you close your gas account (for example Move-Out customers). There is no fee if you simply switch to another retailer. The charge still applies to failed meter read attempts caused by accessibility issues. Please make sure there is clear access to the meter. |
|
Gas Special Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | GloBird does NOT charge Special Meter Read fees for the FIRST attempt to customers who transfer to us. However, you can request a Special Meter Read service for a gas meter at any time (at your cost), but you are responsible to ensuring there is access to the gas meter on the day. The charge still applies if the read attempt failed due to accessibility issues. |
|
Gas Meter Turn On | $99.00 | Per Attempt | If the gas meter is plugged or locked, it will incur a fee for reconnection. Please call us if there is no gas after the connection date. A fee applies if we need to send a technician to unplug the meter. If a wasted site visit occurs, the fee will still apply. |
|
Apply Meter Lock | $110.00 | Per Attempt | This fee covers the cost of applying a meter lock when you close your gas account while you are still living on the premise. This fee is charged when your distributor turns off and locks the gas supply out of a property. The charge still applies on failed attempts caused by accessibility issues. Please make sure there is clear access to the meter. |
|
Disconnection of Gas for non- payment | $132.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged if your gas supply was disconnected by us as a result of non-payment. |
|
Reconnection of Gas for non-payment | $132.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged to reconnect gas supply if the disconnection was a result of non-payment, or occupier disconnection. |
|
Gas Meter Abolishment | Includes: (Meter Removal+ Service Line Disconnection) | $352.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is applied when arranging the permanent disconnection of a gas supply and removal of the gas meter from a connected property. The final cost will depend on the service(s) you request. Please make sure there is clear access to the meter. For AusNet gas and Australian Gas Networks customers, it is compulsory to submit both Meter Removal and Service Line Disconnection requests. |
Meter Removal | $176.00 | Per Attempt | For the removal or decommissioning of an existing gas meter at a residential site. |
|
Service Line Disconnection | $176.00 | Per Attempt | Disconnect the gas service from the street or from the main gas supply. Local distributors do not physically remove the service line. This service order is not available on its own, it must be bundled with Meter removal |
|
Change Account Ownership (Gas Account) | $22.00 | Per Occurrence | If you wish to transfer the ownership of the gas account to another person. We will need to arrange a final gas meter read to finalise your bill and begin billing the new account holder. New account holders may be subject to a credit check. |
Payment and Other fees | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Credit Card Processing Fee/Surcharge | NIL | Per Attempt | We do not charge a credit card processing fee for the first four payments per month, nor do we add a surcharge. Acceptable credit cards are: VISA, Master Card, and American Express |
WeChat / AliPay Processing Fee | $1.10 | Per Attempt | This charge does not apply for the first four payments received on an account in a calendar month. This fee is only charged per transaction, for each transaction above the first four payments received per calendar month. A processing fee of 2% may apply to the refund of any overpayment received by Wechat/AliPay. |
Cheque Dishonoured Fee | $2.50 | Per Cheque | For cheques returned or dishonoured by your financial institution, charged per cheque. |
Direct Debit Dishonoured Fee | $2.50 | Per Transaction | For continuous direct debit attempts that are dishonoured by your financial institution. |
Bank chargeback fee (unauthorised payment) | $30.00 | Per Attempt | For reversal of payment resulting from the unauthorised or fraudulent activity. Example: unauthorised use of a credit card. Any transactions, processed without a proper authorisation from the issuer will be reversed and refunded to the genuine card holder, and this fee will also be charged. |
Paper Bill | $2.50 | Per Bill | If you have opted to receive a paper bill by post |
Post Bill Pay | $0.00 | Per Transaction | For payment made at the post office |
Additional Payment Processing Fee / Surcharge | $2.20 | Per Transaction | Payment processing fee is only charged when more than two payments are made per month, per account. If you pay your bill in a single transaction, this fee does not apply. If you exceed two payments per month, per account, this fee is charged for every payment transaction after the first two transactions. |
Refund Requests | $5.50 | Per Transaction | You can request one refund per quarter without cost to you. Additional refunds in a one- quarter period attract this fee. This fee is applied to each refund transaction after the first refund transaction per quarter. |
Disconnection from street, pit, or pole | $511 - $1164 | Per Attempt | This is usually required when the premises has an access issue, or the disconnection cannot be performed safely at the meter or remotely. This fee applies to gas or electricity, the exact amount will depend on the level of complexity at the site. |
Reconnection from street, pit, or pole | $511 - $1164 | Per Attempt | This is usually required when the premises is currently disconnected from the street, pit, or pole. Fee applies to gas or electricity. This fee applies to gas or electricity, the exact amount will depend on the level of complexity at the site. |
Notice Delivered via Site Visit | $150.00 | Per Attempt | In cases where a summons, legal notice, disconnection notice, or debt notice is delivered via attending the site. |
Meter tampered / bypassed / damaged | TBA | Per Occurrence | If the meter was purposefully damaged, tampered with, or bypassed, or the wires, pipes, infrastructure, or equipment associated has been interfered with without consent. If your actions result in damage to or loss of our, the metering company’s, or the Distributor’s assets, we may recover from you the associated costs of rectification, repair, or replacement together with reasonable costs of investigation, legal services, disconnection, and reconnection. The metering company or distributor will also estimate the energy usage consumed and unbilled, and you will be billed for this. |
Other | POA | Per Discretion | For any other services request, please call 133 456 for a quote. |
Electricity Services | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Reconnection | $38.00 | Per Attempt | Not applicable for customers who simply switch their existing account to GloBird. This charge is for re-connection of power, or if you are creating a new account at the address (for example move-in customers). The fee applies for either eligible smart meters that can be energised remotely or for eligible basic meters where a standard site visit is required. This charge still applies on a failed re-energisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. You must give us at least one business day notice. |
Move-out final reads | $38.00 | Per Attempt | For move-out customer needs a final read only |
Disconnection | $220.00 | Per Attempt | This applies to Move-Out customers. The fee applies for either eligible smart meters or for eligible basic meters where a standard site visit is required. This charge still applies on failed de-energisation attempt caused by accessibility issues. |
Disconnection outside Normal Business Hours | $396.00 | Per Attempt | The disconnection of an electricity meter outside of business hours. |
Reconnection outside Normal Business Hours | $396.00 | Per Attempt | The reconnection of an electricity meter outside of business hours. |
Reconnection Same Day Business Hours | $88.00 | Per Attempt | Only charged where a connection is needed (Move-In Customers) who request power same day, not applicable for customers who simply switch their existing account to GloBird. Requests must be received before 1:00PM. This charge still applies on a failed reenergisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. Upfront payment required with a credit card over the phone. |
Reconnection Same Day After Hours | $396.00 | Per Attempt | Only charged where a connection is needed (Move-In customers) who request power same day, but after the cut off times mentioned above. This charge still applies even on a failed re-energisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. Upfront payment required with a credit card over the phone. |
Meter Test | Quoted | Per Attempt | The testing of a meter at the request of a customer. It excludes metering installation types 1 to 4. This service usually is requested when the meter is not operating satisfactorily (e.g., High-Bill on site investigation). Please call 133 456 for quote. |
Meter Reconfiguration | $55.00- $220.00 | Per Attempt | This covers any fees charged by the company responsible for your meter (for example local network company) to re-configure the meter tariff type. It also covers our admin cost and back office cost. |
Special Meter Read | $38.00 | Per Attempt | GloBird does NOT charge a Special Meter Read fee for the FIRST read attempt for new customers signing up. However, you can request a Special Meter Read service for a basic meter at any time, but you are responsible to ensure the meter company have access to the meter box on the day. The charge still applies if the read attempt fails due to accessibility issues. |
Metering Exit or Supply Abolishment | $660.00 | Per Attempt | A fee for the removal, abolishment, or termination of a meter. For example, where you demolish a house for development or otherwise remove an existing meter. If your meter is greater than 100 amps (a large meter or nonstandard meter), the charge may be more. If a wasted site visit occurs, the fee will still apply, please follow the distributor’s instructions, and ensure clear access on the day. |
Solar tariff setup | $132.00 | Per Attempt | A setup fee for new solar panel installations. This fee covers the cost of meter reconfiguration to be feed-in compatible, administration costs, and changing the tariff type to a solar tariff. |
Wasted Visit Fee | $132.00 | Per Attempt | If a site visit is required or requested for technical works, and the work is not completed because you changed your mind, have an access issue, or there is a technical issue with your premises (i.e., Safety Hazard, Network Isolation Required, Site Not Ready), you will still be charged for the site visit fee. If you wish to cancel a site visit adequate notice of at least 3 business days is required. Technical works include meter exchange/upgrade, reconfiguration, abolishment, electrical inspection, meter relocating, and similar works. You must ensure clear access and that your site’s wiring and plumbing meet the minimum Australian standards. |
Change Account Ownership | $38.00 | Per Occurrence | If you wish to transfer the ownership of the energy account to another person. We will need to arrange a final read to finalise your bill and begin billing the new account holder. New account holders may be subject to a credit check. |
Disconnection of Electricity for non-payment | $330.00 | Per Attempt | This is a fee is charged if your electricity supply was disconnected by us as a result of non-payment. |
Reconnection of Electricity for non-payment | $330.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged to reconnect electricity supply if the disconnected was a result of non-payment. |
Gas Services | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Gas Move-In Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | Not applicable for customers who simply switch their existing gas account from another retailer to GloBird. Only applies if you are creating a new account at the address (for example move-in customers).This charge is for us to get a start read to establish your account. The charge still applies even if the meter read was unsuccessful due to accessibility issues. You must give us at least three business days notice. The fee does not cover the cost to unlock or unplug a gas meter. Call us if there is no gas 133 456. |
Gas Final Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | This fee covers the cost to obtain a final read when you close your gas account (for example Move-Out customers). There is no fee if you simply switch to another retailer. The charge still applies on failed meter read attempts caused by accessibility issues. Please make sure there is clear access to the meter. |
Gas Special Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | GloBird does NOT charge Special Meter Read fees for the FIRST attempt to customers who transfers to us. However, you can request a Special Meter Read service for a gas meter at any time (at your cost), but you are responsible to ensure there is access to the gas meter on the day. The charge still applies if the read attempt failed due to accessibility issues. |
Gas Meter Turn On | $330.00 | Per Attempt | If the gas meter is plugged or locked, it will incur a fee for reconnection. Please call us if there is no gas after the connection date. A fee applies if we need to send a technician to unplug the meter. If a wasted site visit occurs, the fee will still apply. This fee is charged per meter for each attempt. |
Apply Meter Lock | $132.00 | Per Attempt | This fee covers the cost of applying a meter lock when you close your gas account while you are still living on the premise. This fee is charged when we request your distributor to turn your gas supply OFF at a property. The charge still applies on failed attempts caused by accessibility issues. Please make sure there is clear access to the meter. |
Disconnection of Gas for non- payment | $330.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged if your gas supply was disconnected by us as a result of non-payment. This fee is charged per meter for each attempt. |
Reconnection of Gas for non- payment | $330.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged to reconnect gas supply if the disconnection was a result of non-payment, or occupier disconnection. This fee is charged per meter for each attempt. |
Gas Meter Abolishment | $1595.00 | Per Attempt | For the removal or decommissioning of an existing gas meter at a residential site. Please make sure there is access to the meter. This fee is charged per meter for each attempt. |
Gas Meter Connection | $121.00 | Per Attempt | If your gas meter is an unclaimed site (not registered), GloBird will have to raise a request for the local distributor of the site to go and claim the gas meter so they can register it onto the national database and provide services to the gas meter. This request will incur a charge which will be passed onto the account holder of the site. Please note GloBird can arrange to re-connect an existing gas meter, but we do not arrange the establishment of a new gas connection to a site, you will need to contact your local distributor or a tier 1 retailer. |
Change Account Ownership (Gas Account) | $22.00 | Per Occurrence | If you wish to transfer the ownership of the gas account to another person. We will need to arrange a final gas meter read to finalise your bill and begin billing the new account holder. New account holders may be subject to a credit check. |
Payment and Other fees | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Credit Card Processing Fee/Surcharge | NIL | Per Attempt | We do not charge a credit card processing fee for the first four payments per month, nor do we add a surcharge. Acceptable credit cards are: VISA, Master Card, and American Express |
WeChat / AliPay Processing Fee | $1.10 | Per Attempt | This charge does not apply for the first four payments received on an account in a calendar month. This fee is only charged per transaction, for each transaction above the first four payments received per calendar month. A process fee of 2% may apply to the refund of any overpayment received by Wechat/AliPay. |
Cheque Dishonoured Fee | $27.50 | Per Cheque | For cheques returned or dishonoured by your financial institution, charged per cheque. |
Direct Debit Dishonoured Fee | $27.50 | Per Attempt | For continuous direct debit attempts that are dishonoured by your financial institution. |
Bank chargeback fee (unauthorised payment) | $55.00 | Per Attempt | For reversal of payment resulting from the unauthorised or fraudulent activity. Example; unauthorised use of a credit card. Any transactions, processed without a proper authorisation from the issuer will be reversed and refunded to the genuine card holder, and this fee will also be charged. |
Paper Bill | $0.00 | Per Bill | If you have opted to receive a paper bill by post |
Post Bill Pay | $0.00 | Per Transaction | For payment made at the post office |
Additional Payment Processing Fee / Surcharge | $2.20 | Per Transaction | Payment processing fee is only charged when more than two payments are made per month, per account. If you pay your bill in a single transaction, this fee does not apply. If you exceed two payments per month, per account, this fee is charged for every payment transaction after the first two transactions. |
Refund Requests | $5.50 | Per Transaction | You can request one refund per quarter without cost to you. Additional refunds in a one- quarter period, attract this fee. This fee is applied to each refund transaction after the first refund transaction per quarter. |
Disconnection from street, pit, or pole | $511 – $1164 | Per Attempt | This is usually required when the premises has an access issue, or the disconnection cannot be performed safely at the meter or remotely. Fee applies to gas or electricity. Fee will depend on your local distributor. |
Reconnection from street, pit, or pole | $511 – $1164 | Per Attempt | This is usually required when the premises was previously disconnected from the street, pit, or pole. Fee applies to gas or electricity. Fee will depend on your local distributor. Arranging a truck visit can take many days. |
Notice Delivered via Site Visit | $150 | Per Attempt | In cases where a summons, legal notice, disconnection notice, or debt notice is delivered via attending the site. |
Meter tampered / bypassed / damaged | TBA | Per Occurrence | If the meter was purposefully damaged, tampered with, or bypassed, or the wires, pipes, infrastructure, or equipment associated has been interfered with without consent. If your actions result in damage to or loss of our, the metering company’s or the Distributor’s assets, we may recover from you the associated costs of rectification, repair, or replacement together with reasonable costs of investigation, legal services, disconnection and reconnection. The metering company or distributor will also estimate the energy usage consumed and unbilled, and you will be billed for this. |
Other | POA | Per Discretion | For any other services request, please call 133 456 for quote |
Electricity Services | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Reconnection | $66.00 | Per Attempt | Not applicable for customers who simply switch their existing account to GloBird. This charge is for re-connection of power, or if you are creating a new account at the address (for example move-in customers). The fee applies for either eligible smart meters that can be energised remotely or for eligible basic meters where a standard site visit is required. This charge still applies on a failed re-energisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. You must give us at least one business day notice. |
Disconnection | $66.00 | Per Attempt | This applies to Move-Out customers. The fee applies for either eligible smart meters or for eligible basic meters where a standard site visit is required. This charge still applies on failed de-energisation attempt caused by accessibility issues. |
Disconnection outside Normal Business Hours | $187.00 | Per Attempt | The disconnection of electricity to a new customer outside business hours. |
Reconnection outside Normal Business Hours | $187.00 | Per Attempt | The reconnection of electricity to a new customer outside business hours. |
Reconnection Same Day Business Hours | $187.00 | Per Attempt | Only charged where a connection is needed (Move-In Customers) who request power same day, not applicable for customers who simply switch their existing account to GloBird. Requests must be received before 1:00PM. This charge still applies on a failed reenergisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. Upfront payment required with a credit card over the phone. |
Reconnection Same Day After Hours | $187.00 | Per Attempt | Only charged where a connection is needed (Move-In customers) who request power same day, but after the cut off times mentioned above. This charge still applies even on a failed re-energisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. Upfront payment required with a credit card over the phone. |
Reconnection (eCOC required) | $575.00 | Per Attempt | Only charged where Electrical Certificate of Compliance is needed prior to reconnection. Usually this involves a site visit and visual inspection by a qualified technician. Access is therefore required. The eCOC is usually required when the site has been disconnected for greater than 12 months, after fire or flood damage, or damage to mains, other hazards & defects, and a range of similar issues. |
Meter Test | Quoted | Per Attempt | The testing of a meter at the request of a customer or retailer. It excludes metering installation types 1 to 4. This service usually is requested when the meter is not operating satisfactorily (e.g., High Bill on site investigation). Please call 133 456 for quote. |
Meter Reconfiguration | $55.00 | Per Attempt | This covers any fee charged by the company responsible for your meter (for example local network company) to re-configure the meter tariff type. It also covers our admin cost and back office cost. |
Special Meter Read | $33.00 | Per Attempt | GloBird does NOT charge a Special Meter Read fees for the FIRST read attempt for new customers signing up. However, you can request a Special Meter Read service for a basic meter at any time, but you are responsible to ensure the meter company have access to the meter box on the day. The charge still applies if the read attempt fails due to accessibility issues. |
Metering Exit or Supply Abolishment | $924.00 | Per Attempt | A fee for the removal, abolishment, or termination of a meter. For example, where you demolish a house for development or otherwise remove an existing meter. If your meter is greater than 100 amps (a large meter or nonstandard meter), the charge may be more. If a wasted site visit occurs, the fee will still apply, please follow the distributor’s instructions and ensure clear access on the day. |
Solar tariff setup | $132.00 | Per Attempt | A setup fee for new solar panel installations. This fee covers the cost of meter reconfiguration to be feed-in compatible, administration costs, and changing the tariff type to a solar tariff. |
Wasted Visit Fee | $132.00 | Per Attempt | If a site visit is required or requested for technical works, and the work is not completed because you changed your mind, have an access issue, or there is a technical issue with your premises (i.e., Safety Hazard, Network Isolation Required, Site Not Ready), you will still be charged for the site visit fee. If you wish to cancel a site visit adequate notice of at least 3 business days is required. Technical works include meter exchange/upgrade, reconfiguration, abolishment, electrical inspection, meter relocating, and similar works. You must ensure clear access and that your site’s wiring and plumbing meet the minimum Australian standards. |
Change Account Ownership | $66.00 | Per Occurrence | If you wish to transfer the ownership of the energy account to another person. We will need to arrange a final read to finalise your bill and begin billing the new account holder. New account holders may be subject to a credit check. |
Disconnection of Electricity for non-payment | $187.00 | Per Attempt | This is a fee is charged if your electricity supply was disconnected by us as a result of non-payment. |
Reconnection of Electricity for non-payment | $187.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged to reconnect electricity supply if the disconnected was a result of non-payment. |
Gas Services | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Gas Move-In Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | Not applicable for customers who simply switch their existing gas account from another retailer to GloBird. Only applies if you are creating a new account at the address (for example move-in customers).This charge is for us to get a start read to establish your account. The charge still applies even if the meter read was unsuccessful due to accessibility issues. You must give us at least three business days notice. The fee does not cover the cost to unlock or unplug a gas meter. Call us if there is no gas 133 456. |
Gas Final Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | This fee covers the cost to obtain a final read when you close your gas account (for example Move-Out customers). There is no fee if you simply switch to another retailer. The charge still applies on failed meter read attempts caused by accessibility issues. Please make sure there is clear access to the meter. |
Gas Special Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | GloBird does NOT charge Special Meter Read fees for the FIRST attempt to customers who transfers to us. However, you can request a Special Meter Read service for a gas meter at any time (at your cost), but you are responsible to ensure there is access to the gas meter on the day. The charge still applies if the read attempt failed due to accessibility issues. |
Gas Meter Turn On | $132.00 | Per Attempt | If the gas meter is plugged or locked, it will incur a fee for reconnection. Please call us if there is no gas after the connection date. A fee applies if we need to send a technician to unplug the meter. If a wasted site visit occurs, the fee will still apply. |
Apply Meter Lock | $132.00 | Per Attempt | This fee covers the cost of applying a meter lock when you close your gas account while you are still living on the premise. This fee is charged when your distributor has to turn your gas supply out of a property. The charge still applies on failed attempts caused by accessibility issues. Please make sure there is clear access to the meter. |
Disconnection of Gas for non- payment | $187.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged if your gas supply was disconnected by us as a result of non-payment. |
Reconnection of Gas for non- payment | $187.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged to reconnect gas supply if the disconnection was a result of non-payment, or occupier disconnection. |
Gas Meter Abolishment | $132.00 | Per Attempt | For the removal or decommissioning of an existing gas meter at a residential site. Please make sure there is access to the meter. |
Gas Meter Connection | $121.00 | Per Attempt | If your gas meter is an unclaimed site (not registered), GloBird will have to raise a request for the local distributor of the site to go and claim the gas meter so they can register it onto the national database and provide services to the gas meter. This request will incur a charge which will be passed onto the account holder of the site. Please note GloBird can arrange to re-connect an existing gas meter, but we do not arrange the establishment of a new gas connection to a site, you will need to contact your local distributor or a tier 1 retailer. |
Change Account Ownership (Gas Account) | $22.00 | Per Attempt | If you wish to transfer the ownership of the gas account to another person. We will need to arrange a final gas meter read to finalise your bill and begin billing the new account holder. New account holders may be subject to a credit check. |
Payment and Other fees | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Credit Card Processing Fee/Surcharge | NIL | Per Attempt | We do not charge a credit card processing fee for the first four payments per month, nor do we add a surcharge. Acceptable credit cards are: VISA, Master Card, and American Express |
WeChat / AliPay Processing Fee | $1.10 | Per Attempt | This charge does not apply for the first four payments received on an account in a calendar month. This fee is only charged per transaction, for each transaction above the first four payments received per calendar month. A process fee of 2% may apply to the refund of any overpayment received by Wechat/AliPay. |
Cheque Dishonoured Fee | $27.50 | Per Cheque | For cheques returned or dishonoured by your financial institution, charged per cheque. |
Direct Debit Dishonoured Fee | $27.50 | Per Transaction | For continuous direct debit attempts that are dishonoured by your financial institution. |
Bank chargeback fee (unauthorised payment) | $55.00 | Per Attempt | For reversal of payment resulting from the unauthorised or fraudulent activity. Example; unauthorised use of a credit card. Any transactions, processed without a proper authorisation from the issuer will be reversed and refunded to the genuine card holder, and this fee will also be charged. |
Paper Bill | $0.00 | Per Bill | If you have opted to receive a paper bill by post |
Post Bill Pay | $0.00 | Per Transaction | For payment made at the post office |
Additional Payment Processing Fee / Surcharge | $2.20 | Per Transaction | Payment processing fee is only charged when more than two payments are made per month, per account. If you pay your bill in a single transaction, this fee does not apply. If you exceed two payments per month, per account, this fee is charged for every payment transaction after the first two transactions. |
Refund Requests | $5.50 | Per Transaction | You can request one refund per quarter without cost to you. Additional refunds in a one- quarter period, attract this fee. This fee is applied to each refund transaction after the first refund transaction per quarter. |
Disconnection from street, pit, or pole | $511 – $1164 | Per Attempt | This is usually required when the premises has an access issue, or the disconnection cannot be performed safely at the meter or remotely. Fee applies to gas or electricity. Fee will depend on your local distributor. |
Reconnection from street, pit, or pole | $511 – $1164 | Per Attempt | This is usually required when the premises was previously disconnected from the street, pit, or pole. Fee applies to gas or electricity. Fee will depend on your local distributor. Arranging a truck visit can take many days. |
Notice Delivered via Site Visit | $150 | Per Attempt | In cases where a summons, legal notice, disconnection notice, or debt notice is delivered via attending the site. |
Meter tampered / bypassed / damaged | TBA | Per Occurrence | If the meter was purposefully damaged, tampered with, or bypassed, or the wires, pipes, infrastructure, or equipment associated has been interfered with without consent. If your actions result in damage to or loss of our, the metering company’s or the Distributor’s assets, we may recover from you the associated costs of rectification, repair, or replacement together with reasonable costs of investigation, legal services, disconnection and reconnection. The metering company or distributor will also estimate the energy usage consumed and unbilled, and you will be billed for this. |
Other | POA | Per Discretion | For any other services request, please call 133 456 for quote |
Electricity Services | Includes | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reconnection | Includes: | $15.00 | Per Attempt | This charge covers the network component cost to Reconnection of power. The fee applies for either eligible smart meters that can be energised remotely or for eligible basic meters where a standard site visit is required. This charge still applies even on a failed re-energisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. You must give us at least one business day notice. This charge includes the combined cost of the two fees below. |
Standard meter connection | Nil | Per Attempt | A site visit to a customer’s premises for the purpose of connecting or reconnecting customer’s supply. |
|
Admin charge for connection or reconnection | $15.00 | Per Attempt | Charged to cover the administration cost of arranging either a connection or a reconnection. |
|
Disconnection | $15.00 | Per Attempt | A site visit to a customer’s premises for the purpose of disconnecting the customer’s supply. The fee applies for either eligible smart meters or for eligible basic meters where a standard site visit is required. |
|
Reconnection (basic meter or smart meter that requires a visual examination) | $15.00 | Per Attempt | A visual inspection is normally required when the site has previously had a fuse physically removed or was disconnected at the pole top, pillar box or pit. Prior to reconnection in accordance with section 152 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002. This involves the customer arranging a five-hour appointment window to allow access to the premises. Whether a visual examination is required decided by your local distributor, and we will notify you prior before we raise the request. If wasted site visit occurs, the fee will still apply. |
|
Reconnection outside Normal Business Hours | $132.40 | Per Attempt | The reconnection of electricity to a new customer outside business hours. |
|
Reconnection Same Day Business Hours | $54.90 | Per Attempt | Only charged where a connection is needed (Move-In Customers) who request power same day, not applicable for customers who simply switch their existing account to GloBird. Requests must be received before 11:00AM. This charge still applies even on a failed reenergisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. Upfront payment required with a credit card over the phone. |
|
Reconnection Same Day After Hours | $132.40 | Per Attempt | Only charged where a connection is needed (Move-In customers) who request power same day, but after the cut off times mentioned above. This charge still applies even on a failed re-energisation attempt caused by either accessibility issues or if you fail to turn OFF the main power switch as requested. Upfront payment required with a credit card over the phone. |
|
Meter Test | Quoted | Per Attempt | The testing of a meter at the request of a customer or retailer. It excludes metering installation types 1 to 4. This service usually is requested when the meter is not operating satisfactorily (e.g., High Bill on site investigation). Please call 133 456 for quote. |
|
Special Meter Read | Includes: | $22.00 ($14.45+$7.55) | Per Attempt | This charge includes the combined cost of the two fees below. |
Standard Smart Meter (remotely accessible) | $14.45 | Per Attempt | GloBird does NOT charge Special Meter Read fees on new customers when signing up. However, you can request a Special Meter Read service for a basic meter at any time, but you are responsible to ensure the meter company have access to the meter on the day. The charge still applies if the read attempt failed due to accessibility issues. |
|
Admin charge for meter read | $7.55 | Per Attempt | Charged to cover the administration cost of arranging special meter read. |
|
Meter Reconfiguration | $55.00 - $220.00 | Per Attempt | This covers any fees charged by the company responsible for your meter (for example local network company) to re-configure the meter tariff type. It also covers our admin cost and back office cost. |
|
Solar tariff setup | $132.00 | Per Attempt | A setup fee for new solar panel installations. This fee covers the cost of meter reconfiguration to be feed-in compatible, administration costs, and changing the tariff type to a solar tariff. |
|
Wasted Visit Fee | $132.00 | Per Attempt | If a site visit is required or requested for technical works, and the work is not completed because you changed your mind, have an access issue, or there is a technical issue with your premises (i.e., Safety Hazard, Network Isolation Required, Site Not Ready), you will still be charged for the site visit fee. If you wish to cancel a site visit adequate notice of at least 3 business days is required. Technical works include meter exchange/upgrade, reconfiguration, abolishment, electrical inspection, meter relocating, and similar works. You must ensure clear access and that your site’s wiring and plumbing meet the minimum Australian standards. |
|
Change Account Ownership | $15.00 | Per Attempt | If you wish to transfer the ownership of the energy account to another person. We will need to arrange a final read to finalise your bill and begin billing the new account holder. New account holders may be subject to a credit check. |
|
Disconnection of Electricity for non- payment | $187.00 | Per Attempt | This is a fee is charged if your electricity supply was disconnected by us as a result of non-payment. |
|
Reconnection of Electricity for non-payment | $187.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged to reconnect electricity supply if the disconnected was a result of non-payment. |
Gas Services | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Gas Move-In Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | Not applicable for customers who simply switch their existing gas account from another retailer to GloBird. Only applies if you are creating a new account at the address (for example move-in customers).This charge is for us to get a start read to establish your account. The charge still applies even if the meter read was unsuccessful due to accessibility issues. You must give us at least three business days notice. The fee does not cover the cost to unlock or unplug a gas meter. Call us if there is no gas 133 456. |
Gas Final Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | This fee covers the cost to obtain a final read when you close your gas account (for example Move-Out customers). There is no fee if you simply switch to another retailer. The charge still applies on failed meter read attempts caused by accessibility issues. Please make sure there is clear access to the meter. |
Gas Special Meter Read | $22.00 | Per Attempt | GloBird does NOT charge Special Meter Read fees for the FIRST attempt to customers who transfers to us. However, you can request a Special Meter Read service for a gas meter at any time (at your cost), but you are responsible to ensure there is access to the gas meter on the day. The charge still applies if the read attempt failed due to accessibility issues. |
Gas Meter Turn On | $110.00 | Per Attempt | If the gas meter is plugged or locked, it will incur a fee for reconnection. Please call us if there is no gas after the connection date. A fee applies if we need to send a technician to unplug the meter. If a wasted site visit occurs, the fee will still apply. |
Apply Meter Lock | $110.00 | Per Attempt | This fee covers the cost of applying a meter lock when you close your gas account while you are still living on the premise. This fee is charged when we request your distributor to turn your gas supply OFF at a property. The charge still applies on failed attempts caused by accessibility issues. Please make sure there is clear access to the meter. |
Disconnection of Gas for non- payment | $187.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged if your gas supply was disconnected by us as a result of non-payment. |
Reconnection of Gas for non- payment | $187.00 | Per Attempt | This fee is charged to reconnect gas supply if the disconnection was a result of non-payment, or occupier disconnection. |
Gas Meter Abolishment | $132.00 | Per Attempt | For the removal or decommissioning of an existing gas meter at a residential site. Please make sure there is access to the meter. |
Gas Meter Connection | $121.00 | Per Attempt | If your gas meter is an unclaimed site (not registered), GloBird will have to raise a request for the local distributor of the site to go and claim the gas meter so they can register it onto the national database and provide services to the gas meter. This request will incur a charge which will be passed onto the account holder of the site. Please note GloBird can arrange to re-connect an existing gas meter, but we do not arrange the establishment of a new gas connection to a site, you will need to contact your local distributor or a tier 1 retailer. |
Change Account Ownership (Gas Account) | $22.00 | Per Occurrence | If you wish to transfer the ownership of the gas account to another person. We will need to arrange a final gas meter read to finalise your bill and begin billing the new account holder. New account holders may be subject to a credit check. |
Payment and Other fees | Charge Rate – GST Inc. | Unit | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Credit Card Processing Fee/Surcharge | NIL | Per Attempt | We do not charge a credit card processing fee for the first four payments per month, nor do we add a surcharge. Acceptable credit cards are: VISA, Master Card, and American Express |
WeChat / AliPay Processing Fee | $1.10 | Per Attempt | This charge does not apply for the first four payments received on an account in a calendar month. This fee is only charged per transaction, for each transaction above the first four payments received per calendar month. A process fee of 2% may apply to the refund of any overpayment received by Wechat/AliPay. |
Cheque Dishonoured Fee | $27.50 | Per Cheque | For cheques returned or dishonoured by your financial institution, charged per cheque. |
Direct Debit Dishonoured Fee | $27.50 | Per Transaction | For continuous direct debit attempts that are dishonoured by your financial institution. |
Bank chargeback fee (unauthorised payment) | $55.00 | Per Attempt | For reversal of payment resulting from the unauthorised or fraudulent activity. Example; unauthorised use of a credit card. Any transactions, processed without a proper authorisation from the issuer will be reversed and refunded to the genuine card holder, and this fee will also be charged. |
Paper Bill | $0.00 | Per Bill | If you have opted to receive a paper bill by post. |
Post Bill Pay | $0.00 | Per Transaction | For payment made at the post office. |
Additional Payment Processing Fee / Surcharge | $2.20 | Per Transaction | Payment processing fee is only charged when more than two payments are made per month, per account. If you pay your bill in a single transaction, this fee does not apply. If you exceed two payments per month, per account, this fee is charged for every payment transaction after the first two transactions. |
Refund Requests | $5.50 | Per Transaction | You can request one refund per quarter without cost to you. Additional refunds in a one- quarter period, attract this fee. This fee is applied to each refund transaction after the first refund transaction per quarter. |
Disconnection from street, pit, or pole | $511 – $1164 | Per Attempt | This is usually required when the premises has an access issue, or the disconnection cannot be performed safely at the meter or remotely. Fee applies to gas or electricity. Fee will depend on your local distributor. |
Reconnection from street, pit, or pole | $511 – $1164 | Per Attempt | This is usually required when the premises was previously disconnected from the street, pit, or pole. Fee applies to gas or electricity. Fee will depend on your local distributor. Arranging a truck visit can take many days. |
Notice Delivered via Site Visit | $150 | Per Attempt | In cases where a summons, legal notice, disconnection notice, or debt notice is delivered via attending the site. |
Meter tampered / bypassed / damaged | TBA | Per Occurrence | If the meter was purposefully damaged, tampered with, or bypassed, or the wires, pipes, infrastructure, or equipment associated has been interfered with without consent. If your actions result in damage to or loss of our, the metering company’s or the Distributor’s assets, we may recover from you the associated costs of rectification, repair, or replacement together with reasonable costs of investigation, legal services, disconnection and reconnection. The metering company or distributor will also estimate the energy usage consumed and unbilled, and you will be billed for this. |
Other | POA | Per Discretion | For any other services request, please call 133 456 for quote. |
At GloBird, you’re free as a bird. Free to enjoy our low cost energy for as long or as little as you like with our attractive range of cheap electricity and gas plans. There are no lock-in contracts, no termination fees, just great value energy.