Is it common for energy companies to ask for a deposit/change terms before installation?

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I signed up for Budget Energie. Budget Energie says they did a credit check and want €400 for "delivery agreement". I never used a credit card, never been in arrears for payments, been living in Netherlands for nearly two years now. Is a deposit of this much typical when creating a contract with an energy company?

Also, on the website, it said I'd have a €250 bonus, the email says €240 bonus.

Good to know what to expect in terms of typical deposits before I scramble to search for a new energy company.

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