UK households can receive up to £250 from Virgin Media in a limited-time offer.

The provider is rewarding Brits who decide to switch to their .

A couple watches TV with the Virgin Media logo displayed on the screen.Households can receive up to £250 in switching credit

The eye-catching deal is aimed at new customers to help them escape pricey contracts.

Virgin Media is offering up to £250 to help cover the cost of early exit fees.

Although you won’t necessarily pocket the cash, it could wipe out the cost of leaving your current provider.

For households stuck paying over the odds, that removes one of the biggest barriers to moving.

Virgin’s One Touch Switch service makes the cancelling procedure smooth from start to finish by handling it for you.

The M125 Fibre Broadband package, which costs £21.99 a month, offers average speeds of 132Mbps, which is usually a sweet spot for daily use.

The Gig1 Fibre option, which offers 1130Mbps for £29.99 per month and includes Standard in the bundle, would be preferred by heavier users.

The Entertainment bundle, which offers 362 Mbps broadband speeds, more than 200 channels, and Netflix for £31.99 a month, is the best all-rounder.

Just be advised that availability varies depending on a postcode, so make sure to check beforehand.

You also have to be quick as the rare promotion will end on April 1.

The offer comes after Virgin Media has pledged for new customers on its TV and broadband deals.