Sainsbury's Energy Reviews 

3,120
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Evaluating 90 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being knowledgeable, helpful, and polite, often resolving queries quickly and efficiently. Many highlight the excellent customer service and prompt responses, especially through WhatsApp, appreciating the professional and friendly approach that ensures requests are handled without delay. However, some customers noted issues with billing and tariffs, including unexpected plan changes or incorrect estimated readings. A few also felt customer service was occasionally ineffective, citing unreceived callbacks or inflexible advisors. Additionally, some reviewers experienced difficulties related to integrated systems or partner companies, particularly concerning Nectar points or issues attributed to their energy provider.

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Staff

Clients share positive opinions on staff, frequently highlighting their helpfulness, efficiency, and... See more

Customer service

Reviewers mention positive feedback about customer service, highlighting quick response times and helpful,... See more

Service

Users describe ambiguous interactions with service, with some customers reporting excellent, friendly, and... See more

Response time

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Price

Consumers find price to be ambiguous, with some reviewers suggesting that switching could lead to a decent... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've always had good service from Sainsburys Energy. Yesterday I needed to speak with a real person about renewing my contract, as I had a couple of queries. It was painless, I got through quickly and... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I used the WhatsApp chat to deal with a problem regarding switching and tariff information. I was in contact with Shane who worked quickly and efficiently. He ‘listened’ to what I had to say and cle... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Contacted SE via Whatsapp seeking a reduction in my monthly direct debit amount since I have recently switched from gas/electric with SE to gas only. It did take a while to persuade them that the DD a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been communicating over WhatsApp with the team. This is really helpful. Much better than email or phone, especially if you are dealing with more than one query Staff are knowledgeable and he... See more


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  1. Energy Supplier

About Sainsbury's Energy

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For a more rewarding home energy experience, collect up to triple Nectar points when you join us. You’re assured of 100% renewable electricity when you fix your tariff, and the help of a dedicated customer service team in case you need any assistance. Get a quote

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What’s app great service

I couldn’t get what I wanted online and what’s apped for help. The agent was able to change my tarrif to start when I wanted and all was sorted out. No problem at all

August 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good for me

The member of staff who dealt with me gave me all the info I asked for and more, he was also very patient with me, I feel I got a great deal for the next year and hopefully with continue to use Sainsbury energy

August 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moving issue.

I had an issue when I moved home. Ashley dealt with me. I found he was very professional and very helpful. My account is now all sorted.

August 14, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would give zero stars if i could

Would give zero stars if i could! Absolutely appalling service. I moved over to sainsburys energy and they confirmed my tariff. When I went to check on my account a couple weeks after joining my tariff had been changed to a more expensive one and no one had contacted me. That was nearly 3 months ago and I am still battling to get my tariff updated and my meter fixed after it magically stopped working after my switch to sainsburys. I've raised a complaint and been told I need to wait at least 30 days for an engineer appointment. The appointment couldn't go ahead and I reached back out to the person dealing with my complaint. He again asked me for a date I was available in 30 or more days time. How is that acceptable service. Ive still not been provided a replacement appointment and I am still on a more expensive tariff. Just disgusting service, the complaints handler uses stock responses by the looks of things as they don't always make sense to what I've asked and I've had to chase every single response so far.

May 2, 2025
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Reply from Sainsbury's Energy

I am incredibly sorry to hear about the experience you've had since switching to Sainsbury's Energy. It's completely unacceptable that your tariff was changed without your knowledge, and that it took so long to rectify this and fix your meter. I truly understand your frustration with the delayed engineer appointments and the generic responses from your complaint handler. This is certainly not the service we aim to provide.

I want to personally look into your account and every issue you've raised, so I have sent a request via Trustpilot for your account details. Once I have this information, I will investigate immediately to get this rectified for you.

I hope to hear back from you soon,

Thanks
Siobhan
Trustpilot Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

nectar points…

I’ve been trying to get nectar points added to my account for about 4 months. Missed the double Avios reward etc. conflicting information has been given about how we need to go about it. I think Sainsbury’s should have picked another provider to white label because eon next are just not able to handle the relationship.

July 21, 2025
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Reply from Sainsbury's Energy

Good afternoon Amanda,

I am very sorry to hear of the protracted difficulties you've experienced in getting your Nectar points added and that you've missed out on associated rewards such as double Avios. I understand how frustrating it must be to receive conflicting information and why you feel E.ON Next is not managing this relationship effectively.

I would like to investigate this matter thoroughly for you. However, I have been unable to locate your account with the information currently available. I have sent a request via Trustpilot for your account details. If you could please provide this information, I would be pleased to look into this immediately and assist with resolving your Nectar points issue.

I look forward to hearing back from you,

Warm regards
Siobhan
Trustpilot Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Made a mistake online when trying to change tariff. I sent a WhatsApp messsge and it was sorted out very quickly.

July 8, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

what ugly customer service experience…

what ugly customer service experience ive had from
them they keep passing me between nectar rewards and sainsbury energy over a dozen times constant emails from pillar to post .
just because i want to link my 5 energy accounts to my one nectar card the assistants have No clue whether it can be done nor BY whom !!! as ive had it done in the past im telling them and when she claimed she done it does not even register on my accounts profile ..
what about people with two homes or more and one card ?? just have it registered to one card i pay the bills it my entitlement to have points from all five of the energy accounts regardless if im the same person its should still be X5
if someone could rectify this would be great

July 8, 2025
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Reply from Sainsbury's Energy

Good afternoon Mr. S,

Firstly, I'd like to extend my sincerest apologies for the delay in our response to your review. Unfortunately, we've had some system difficulties, and I'm very sorry it has taken some time to get back to you.

I apologize for the difficulties you've experienced in linking your Nectar points and the fragmented customer service you've encountered. It's clear that the conflicting information and repeated transfers have caused considerable frustration, and this is certainly not the standard of service we aim to provide.

I understand your concern regarding how multiple energy accounts or properties are linked to a single Nectar card, particularly given your past experience.

I'd like to thoroughly investigate this for you. As I've been unable to locate your account with the information available, I've sent a request via Trustpilot for your account details. If you could please provide this, I'll promptly assist with resolving your Nectar points issue.

I look forward to hearing back from you,

Warm regards
Siobhan
Trustpilot Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

terrible sadly… …

at least 3 times a year i get my bill doubled for absolutely no reason or there’s an error or my smart meter is apparently not reading even though it’s new. sainsburys are unfortunately the worst energy supplier i’ve ever used and im so relieved i have swapped to Octopus. with sainsbury’s i was often very stressed to get an email 5 days before my payment due and it would be doubled unnecessarily. , Octopus have been hassle free, transparent, and fair. thank goodness,

June 26, 2025
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Reply from Sainsbury's Energy

Good afternoon Emma,

Firstly, please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in our response. We've had some system issues today that we weren't aware of and so I've only just seen your review to be able to respond.

I am truly sorry to hear about the consistently stressful experience you've had with your billing and smart meter issues, and that you felt your bills were unnecessarily doubled. It's clear that receiving those emails just days before payment was causing you significant stress, and I sincerely apologise that our service did not meet your expectations for reliability or transparency.

I understand your relief at finding a provider who offers you a hassle-free experience. While we're sad to see you go, your feedback is incredibly valuable, and I appreciate you sharing it. We are always striving to improve our services, and your insights will certainly help us in that effort.

I have requested your account information so I can look into this for you to ensure we were diligent in your payments and to explain the price increases that occurred.

I hope to hear back from you.

Warm regards

Siobhan
Trustpilot Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sainsbury's Energy

I have been with Sainsbury's energy on and off for about 12 years.

I like the telephone customer service but dislike the robot help when calling.

I needed to call and talk to someone from customer service team because I couldn't find my latest bill on my online account.

June 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ashley was superb

Ashley was superb. Couldn’t do enough: very helpful, clear, polite and sorted the issue out. Great customer service.

June 26, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

I want to express my gratitude for the outstanding service I received from Tarryn at Sainsbury's. From the moment I spoke with her, she was attentive, patient, and genuinely interested in helping me. Tarryn provided all the information I needed and ensured that my concerns were addressed. Her professionalism and kindness truly stood out, making my interaction with Sainsbury's a positive one. Thank you, Tarryn, for your exceptional assistance!"

June 17, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Sainsbury’s Energy

We’ve been with Sainsbury’s Energy for a few years - I know energy bills are a bone of contention but given that we have to pay them, so it’s less stressful if you have a company you feel confident with. If I’ve ever had to contact them, they reply swiftly. Up to now I’ve always given readings online & then the email Invoice arrives promptly. Now we have to change meters due to RTS changeover & Ashley is proactive in helping us sort that out.

June 17, 2025
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