BG — British Gas Bank Charge Explained

BG on your bank statement may relate to British Gas, which is listed in the Utilities category. British Gas is the UK's largest energy supplier, providing gas and electricity along with boiler cover and HomeCare plans. A recurring charge is usually your monthly energy Direct Debit, which can change when your usage or tariff changes.

What Is the BG Charge?

BG may relate to British Gas, which is listed in the Utilities category.

British Gas is the UK's largest energy supplier, providing gas and electricity along with boiler cover and HomeCare plans. A recurring charge is usually your monthly energy Direct Debit, which can change when your usage or tariff changes. It typically appears as BRITISH GAS or BG ENERGY on your statement.

BG is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a BG Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from British Gas by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your British Gas account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact British Gas directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does British Gas Use on Bank Statements?

British Gas may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BG

What is BG on my bank statement?

BG is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to British Gas, which is listed in the Utilities category. British Gas is the UK's largest energy supplier, providing gas and electricity along with boiler cover and HomeCare plans. A recurring charge is usually your monthly energy Direct Debit, which can change when your usage or tariff changes. It typically appears as BRITISH GAS or BG ENERGY on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is BG on my bank statement?

BG is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel BG?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your British Gas account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact British Gas directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about British Gas and all its known transaction codes, visit the British Gas merchant page.