Check MEPCO Bill Online October 2024

Have you yet to receive your electricity bill for September or have you lost it? No worries; checkmepcobill.pk provides an easy & free solution to check MEPCO bills online.

To get started, enter your 14-digit reference number or 10-digit customer ID to check or download the duplicate copy of your Multan bill.

Receive MEPCO Web Bill As An Email

Sometimes, you need to save your bill for later use. However, A hard copy is not a good option if you need it frequently. On the other hand, you can easily access it from your inbox. Therefore, We provide a free solution that sends your latest WAPDA bill to your email inbox instantly 

So, enter your reference number, email and select bill type to receive your bill copy in your inbox.

How to Check Bill Payment Status

You can now easily check your previous bill payment status with just a few clicks. Simply visit the Old Bill History to access your last 12 months’ bill information.

This includes details such as your bill amount, payment status, and units consumed for each month. Moreover, take a look at the image below to understand how to check your bill payment status and other important bill information. Stay informed and manage your bills effortlessly with checkmepcobill.pk!

Note: You can only check your previous 12 months’ bill information through this feature. For current bill payment status, please use any banking application.

Receive MEPCO Bill As SMS

You can access your bill through SMS as well. To get your bill information as an SMS, just Type ‘pitc<14 digit reference number>’ and send it to 8334.

How to Check and Print MEPCO Bill Online

• To check your electricity online bill, enter your 14-digit reference number or 10-digit customer ID without any space in the designated form above.
• Click the check bill button to check your bill.
• If you see an error ‘Bill Not Found’, then either you have entered the reference number incorrectly or you have selected the wrong bill type.
• To download or print your bill, click on the print button or press Ctrl+p. Alternatively, If you want to save the bill as PDF then select ‘save as PDF’ from the destination dropdown.

About MEPCO:

MEPCO  (Multan Electric Power Company)  was founded on 14th May 1998. It’s the largest power distribution company in Pakistan and covers 13 districts of southern Punjab. It is liscensed by NEPRA and generates electricity through water (hydroelectric power). 

How to Pay MEPCO Bill

After checking the bill, the main goal is to pay it on time to avoid any service interruptions. There are two ways to pay your electricity bill. One option is the old and traditional way: visit any bank, post office, or retail shop and stand in a long queue to pay your bill.

Alternatively, you can pay your bill online, which is fast, secure, and time-saving. To learn about payment options, please read our article on Utility Bill Payment.

MEPCO New Connection. 

You may need to apply for a new connection if you have purchased a new home or property. Similarly, the process will also apply if you want to change an existing connection. This process applies to both domestic and commercial users.
Specifically,It involves submitting an application, undergoing a site inspection by the relevant team, getting a price estimate, getting permission, and finally getting the electricity connected. To learn more about the process, please read our article on new connection

Customer Services Improvement Plans

• Revamped Service Centers: MEPCO has upgraded their RCC at MEPCO HQ in Multan and the Complaint Centers in each circle.
• Ministry Complaint Center: The authorities have established a new complaint center at HQ to ensure that they resolve complaints in a timely manner.
• Accurate Billing: MEPCO uses advanced technology like Hand Held Units (HHUs) and installs AMR/Smart Meters to ensure accurate billing.
• Online Services: Customers can now make payments and access duplicate billing online.
• Toll-Free Complaint Line: Report electricity theft by calling toll-free number 0800-63726.
• Billing Information: Your electricity bill now includes a 12-month history of your consumption and payments for your reference.

Areas Under MEPCO:

MEPCO is responsible for distributing energy to 13 districts of south Punjab. If you live in any of the following listed districts then you are a MEPCO consumer.

Multan	Pakpattan	Khanewal
Bahawalpur	Rahim Yar khan	Bahawalnagar
Sahiwal	Rajanpur	Dera Ghazi Khan
Lodhran	Muzaffargarh	Vehari
Layyah

8 Useful Tips to Reduce Electricity Bill

Are you tired of paying high electricity bills? If so, these guidelines will help you cut your bill significantly.

1. Turn off extra lights.
2. Use fluorescent lamps instead of conventional lamps.
3. Minimize the use of high-power-consuming devices such as air conditioners, electric heaters, water pumps, microwave ovens, and washing machines. 
4. Use minimal electricity between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
5. Always set the air conditioner thermostat to 26 degrees.
6. Use low-power consumption machines in industries.
7. Always use quality cables for wiring
8. Unplug the charger when the mobile is fully charged.

Install TOU/TOD meter  

The TOU/TOD meter has different rates per unit (Tariff) for Peak hours and off-peak hours. Therefore, you can reduce your bill by using less energy during Peak hours. So, If your meter is not a TOU/TOD meter then you can apply for it by applying your respective subdivision.

December to February	5 pm to 9 pm
March to May	6 pm to 10 pm
June to August	7 pm to 11 pm
September to November	6 pm to 10 pm

Consumers’ Safety Guidelines By MEPCO

Today our life is incomplete without electricity, but if used carelessly, electricity can prove dangerous for us. A little carelessness can lead to tragedy.Therefore, It is important to observe all the safety measures to avoid any unpleasant incident. So, follow these guidelines issued by MEPCO

• If you see a power line lying on the ground, please inform the nearest complaint center immediately. You can also call the helpline at 061-9220169
• Never use power cables for hanging clothes.
• Do not tie animals to electricity poles
• Always use quality cables for wiring
• Try to use a three-pin shoe for all types of electrical appliances.
• Repair the naked wires immediately.
• God forbid If a person gets entangled with electricity; use a wooden rod to get him free
• You should not touch any electric appliance when your hands or clothes are wet.

Extension Of Due Date Of MEPCO Bill

Sometimes it happens that you can’t pay the bill within the due date and you have to pay the late surcharge for paying after the due date.

However, if you don’t want to pay the late surcharge, you can apply for an extension on the due date. Please note that Only a few officers have the right to extend the due date of customers. Additionally, their rights also vary according to your bill amount and the extension you need. 

Here are the details of MEPCO officers whom you can contact to extend your due date.

• AMO (Assistant Manager Operation) can extend the due date by 3 days for bills up to R.s 10,000 
• DMO (Deputy Manager Operation)  can extend the due date by 3 days for bills up to R.s 25,000 
• MO (Manager Operation) can extend the due date by 5 days for bills up to R.s 200,000
• CE/CSD (Chief Engineer/ Customer Services Director) can extend the due date by 5 days for bills up to R.s 500,000
• CEO (chief executive officer) can extend the due date by 10 days for any amount of the bill.

MEPCO Bill Installment Procedure

Electricity prices increase every other day, and high electricity bills worry everyone. If you don’t pay your bill, your connection will be suspended. But sometimes your electricity bill is too high to pay in one go. Therefore, MEPCO has introduced an installment facility for consumers. In this way, you will be able to pay your bill in installments.

Here are the details of MEPCO officers whom you can contact to apply for installments.

• AMO (Assistant Manager Operation) can allow 3 installments for bills up to Rs 10,000 for running connection and up to Rs 20,000 for disconnected connection. 
• DMO (Deputy Manager Operation)  can allow 3 installments for bills up to Rs 2,00,000 for running connection and up to Rs 100,000 for disconnected connection.  
• MO (Manager Operation) can allow 4 installments for bills up to Rs 2,00,000 for running connection and up to Rs 5,00,000 for disconnected connection. 
• CE/CSD (Chief Engineer/ Customer Services Director) can allow 12 installments for running connection and 6 installments for disconnected connection for bills up to Rs.10,00,000. 
• CEO (chief executive officer): Full Powers.

Taxes In WAPDA Electricity Bill

Apart from high electricity rates, you also pay several taxes on your MEPCO bill. The details of taxes are as follows:

FPA

NEPRA decides the FPA (Fuel Price Adjustment) based on the difference in fuel prices and the generation mix. If the fuel cost in a specific month is more than the reference cost, then an average amount is added to the bill of all consumers. If the fuel cost is less than the reference cost then an average amount is subtracted from the bill of all consumers.

F.C. Surcharge

The Financing Cost Surcharge applies to all consumers at the rate of 43 paise per unit. The govt uses the Financing Cost Surcharge to repay the loans. 

TV FEE

Rs.35 is added to your MEPCO bill to generate funds for Pakistan Television(PTV).

QUARTERLY TARIFF ADJUSTMENT 

QUARTERLY  TARIFF ADJUSTMENT is not applied every month but usually every 3 months

GST

17% of the cost of electricity is added to your bill as General sales tax (GST).

Deferred Amount

You have the choice to pay this bill amount in the same month or later. There won’t be any extra fees if you pay it later. You can also pay it in parts or all at once with your future bills

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)