BULB — Bulb Energy Bank Charge Explained

BULB on your bank statement may relate to Bulb Energy, which is listed in the Utilities category. Bulb was a UK renewable-energy supplier whose customers were transferred to Octopus Energy after it collapsed. A current energy Direct Debit is therefore likely to appear under Octopus rather than Bulb.

What Is the BULB Charge?

BULB may relate to Bulb Energy, which is listed in the Utilities category.

Bulb was a UK renewable-energy supplier whose customers were transferred to Octopus Energy after it collapsed. A current energy Direct Debit is therefore likely to appear under Octopus rather than Bulb. Historic entries read BULB ENERGY, so query any unexpected current charge with that name.

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

How Do I Cancel a BULB Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Bulb Energy 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 Bulb Energy 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 Bulb Energy 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 Bulb Energy Use on Bank Statements?

Bulb Energy may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BULB

What is BULB on my bank statement?

BULB is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Bulb Energy, which is listed in the Utilities category. Bulb was a UK renewable-energy supplier whose customers were transferred to Octopus Energy after it collapsed. A current energy Direct Debit is therefore likely to appear under Octopus rather than Bulb. Historic entries read BULB ENERGY, so query any unexpected current charge with that name. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is BULB on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel BULB?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Bulb Energy 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 Bulb Energy 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 Bulb Energy and all its known transaction codes, visit the Bulb Energy merchant page.