PaulC<P><IMG src="http:forums.livingfrance.comimagesline.gif"><BR>Paul, Debbie and Josh, <BR>London & Dept 24<BR><a target=_blank href="http:www.les-brandes.net" target=_blank>http:www.les-brandes.net<A><BR><P> Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Just a quick one..We have been otherwise engaged and have missed the deadline on the EDF bill by about 10 days I tried to pay online but the site is having none of it, lots of "Not Available's, please mail engineering"Finally in desperation we have sent a cheque by snail mail, what are the chances that the electricity is still connected ?? Paul and Debbie, Dept 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I would guess that you are unlikely to be cut off, but likely to be charged a supplement.Best to pay by Direct Debit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 You won't be cut off. If the can access the main fuse, they will downgrade you rating so you can only use minimal power. I'm not sure but I think the reason they cannot cut you off is in case there is an old person in the house.Mark61120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Well they do cut people off, they cut my neighbours off. Which wasn't very convenient when they had a baby in the house. Each thought that the other had paid the bill and hadn't. They went onto prelevement straight after. ps I know that they aren't supposed to for all sorts of reasons, but it does happen. Hopefully the original poster's cheque will have arrived in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC<P><IMG src="http:forums.livingfrance.comimagesline.gif"><BR>Paul, Debbie and Josh, <BR>London & Dept 24<BR><a target=_blank href="http:www.les-brandes.net" target=_blank>http:www.les-brandes.net<A><BR><P> Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 Thanks all,I will be setting up the DD but this is the first bill ! not a good start I am going to send the cheque today registered / next day.. fingers crossedPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 In France the water and electric WILL be disconnected if payment is not made after an extended time whether there are old people,kids and babies in the property or not. You won't get a reminder either until an official letter comes with a majoration added. My neighbours went through a spate of not paying their bills and EDF and CdeE both cut them off from the outside without any warning. I wouldn't worry too much about being 10 days late and remember it takes 2 days for a letter to reach France and then a couple of days before you can check your bank statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC<P><IMG src="http:forums.livingfrance.comimagesline.gif"><BR>Paul, Debbie and Josh, <BR>London & Dept 24<BR><a target=_blank href="http:www.les-brandes.net" target=_blank>http:www.les-brandes.net<A><BR><P> Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 Thanks Val,I've sent the cheque this morning so hopefully they will have it before the end of the week.Fingers crossed !Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC<P><IMG src="http:forums.livingfrance.comimagesline.gif"><BR>Paul, Debbie and Josh, <BR>London & Dept 24<BR><a target=_blank href="http:www.les-brandes.net" target=_blank>http:www.les-brandes.net<A><BR><P> Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 An interesting turn up for the books - We received a Reminder from EDF this morning that basicly said "your bill is overdue, please make arrangements for payment and if you have already paid please ignore this notice", much like the UK versions !!I will check the bank account later today but I think they should have had the cheque by now..I also e-mailed EDF and said I had been unable to pay the account online on the EDF site, they replied that this service was broken and to use www.Telefract.fr (sp?)I think the only way to go is Direct Debit, I will set one up ASAP, far to much stress otherwise on a similar subject, I have not had anything from the Water people, do they do billing runs at certain times or should I have received a notice from them for Change of ownership much like the EDF one ?Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardbk Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 as I posted earlier this year, you can use www.telefact.fr to pay EDF , FT and other bills online using a credit card. It is generally easier and quicker than trying to wade through the EDF or france telecom web site. regs Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC<P><IMG src="http:forums.livingfrance.comimagesline.gif"><BR>Paul, Debbie and Josh, <BR>London & Dept 24<BR><a target=_blank href="http:www.les-brandes.net" target=_blank>http:www.les-brandes.net<A><BR><P> Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 I did e-mail a message to EDF about the site and the payment option not working and their reply made me laugh, they said the best bet was to use www.telefact.fr !!Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 WHY NOT RING THEM AND EXPLAIN-I PRESUME YOU ARE LIVING HERE ,IF NOT STILL RING THEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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