This post helps you locate your meter number
The introduction of prepaid meters came as an enormous relief to most Nigerians who were tired of being charged outrageous bills. Prepaid meters are beneficial because they allow you to pay for electricity only as you use it. This eliminates the need for customers to pay for estimated bills, which often resulted in customers paying more than their actual usage. Additionally, customers can monitor their usage more easily and adjust their electricity consumption to avoid overspending.
By using the prepayment method, customers can now properly budget and pay their electricity bill before using it. This shift to prepayment has resulted in improved customer satisfaction and has given customers more control over their electricity consumption. As a result, customers have more confidence in their ability to manage their electricity bills.
Just like topping up your mobile phone with airtime, so is recharging your electricity meter. Likewise, you can only get electricity if you credit your meter.
Different Types of Prepaid Meters
There are two main types of prepaid meters: key meters and smart card meters.
A key meter uses a special electronic key with your tariff information on it.
A smart card meter, on the other hand, sends the latest information to your supplier when topped up.
See our post on Tips to Reduce Your Electricity Costs.
How to Locate Your Meter Number
Each prepaid meter has a unique 7-11 digit ID, which may include both numbers and letters.
You can usually find it printed above or below the barcode on your meter. If you don’t see it there, check the front of the meter—the number might be engraved directly on the meter box or printed on a sticker attached to it.
This number is important because it helps your electricity provider track your energy usage and make sure your bills are accurate.
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How to Pay for Electricity with VTpass.
Now, anyone can pay their electricity bills—whether for a prepaid or postpaid meter—quickly and safely on VTpass.
Make payment for different electric areas on VTpass, including Ikeja Electric, Eko Electric, Abuja Electric, Port-Harcourt Electric, Kano Electric, and Jos Electric.
Pay your electricity bills with VTpass
- Visit https://vtpass.com/electricity-bill
- Select your electricity area.
- Enter your payment details and submit.
Remember that your correct meter number must be supplied when buying prepaid electricity.
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