MEPCO Bill Check
MEPCO supplies electricity across 13 districts of southern Punjab, including Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sahiwal, and Khanewal. Enter your 14-digit reference number or your consumer ID to open your official MEPCO bill from the PITC portal, free and with no login.
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Your bill opens directly on the official PITC portal (bill.pitc.com.pk) in a new tab. We don't store your bill. Your reference number or consumer ID is only remembered on this device for next time.
How to Check Your MEPCO Bill Online
To check your MEPCO bill online here, you need one number from a recent bill, so keep one near you. The rest takes only a few seconds.
- 1 Pick which number you have on your MEPCO bill, the 14-digit reference number or the shorter consumer ID. The pictures on this page show where to find each number on your bill.
- 2 Switch the box above to match, Reference Number or Consumer ID, and type the number in. You can paste it with spaces, and the form cleans it up for you.
- 3 Tap Check Bill, and your official MEPCO bill opens in a new tab on the PITC portal, with the current amount and due date.
- 4 Save a copy from there if you need one. Your browser's print option can save the page as a PDF or send it to a printer.
You only need one of the two numbers, your reference number or your consumer ID. This page is already set to MEPCO, so your correct bill opens either way.
How to Find Your MEPCO Reference Number
Your MEPCO reference number is usually 14 digits long, printed at the top of every paper bill near your name and address. On most bills it is written as Reference No or Ref No, and it is sometimes printed with a gap in the middle, like 1234 5678 901234. Type it here with no spaces between the numbers.
Be careful not to confuse the reference number with the customer ID or the meter number. These are shorter and are printed lower on the bill. The long number at the top is the one the PITC portal asks for.
If you cannot find it: official help
If the number is not on anything you have, your MEPCO subdivision office can find it for you. Take your CNIC and proof that the connection is yours, and they will look it up. Once you have the number, it is also worth registering it at the official PITC portal at mnr.pitc.com.pk. You enter your reference number, then your CNIC and mobile number, and confirm with a code sent to your phone. After that, your account is properly linked to you.
Find Your MEPCO Consumer ID (Customer ID)
The consumer ID, also called the customer ID, is the shorter number that names your account with MEPCO. It is usually about 10 digits long, and it sits on the bill near the reference number. The image shows the exact spot.
This number works in the box at the top of this page. Switch it to Consumer ID, type the number in, and your bill opens just like it does with the reference number.
Do not mix it up with the meter number, which is printed on the meter itself. The meter number does not open bills.
MEPCO Bill Check by SMS
MEPCO has an official SMS service for checking your bill. Type pitc, a space, and your 14 digit reference number, and send it to 8334. For example: pitc 12345678945632 send to 8334. The bill information comes back to your phone.
The service works from a mobile number that is registered against the reference number. If your number is not registered yet, you can register it at the official PITC portal at mnr.pitc.com.pk, with your reference number, your CNIC, and your mobile number, or at your MEPCO subdivision office.
Once your number is registered, the monthly bill alert arrives on your phone by SMS, so you see each new bill without asking for it. MEPCO SMART, MEPCO's official app, is another way to get your bill on your phone.
Check MEPCO Bill Without Reference Number
If you do not have your reference number, there is one other number that works, the consumer ID, also called the customer ID. It is printed on your bill too, and you can switch the box above to Consumer ID and check with it. Beyond those two numbers, the PITC portal cannot find your bill from your CNIC or your name, and the meter number does not work either. So if a website says it can do a MEPCO bill check from your CNIC only, do not trust that website.
The good news is that the number is easy to find again. A few places to look:
- Any older MEPCO bill, on paper or as a PDF. The reference number stays the same every month, so an older bill will have the same number.
- A bill alert SMS or email, if you signed up for one.
- Your payment history. If you paid through a bank app or a wallet like Easypaisa or JazzCash, the saved biller or the payment receipt usually shows the reference number.
- Your MEPCO subdivision office. If you cannot find it anywhere, they can look it up for you once you prove the connection belongs to you. Take your CNIC, and the meter address if you know it.
Once you have the number, scroll back up and check your bill.
MEPCO Bill by Month (January to December)
Many people search for a single month by name, like a MEPCO bill for May or for June, and expect to choose the month somewhere on the page. There is no month picker, and no place to type a month. Your reference number shows the bill that is currently active on PITC, which is usually the newest bill from MEPCO.
The month simply follows the calendar. If you check in June, you see the June bill, and if you check in August, you see the August bill. Once a billing month has passed, the reference number cannot show you an older bill.
If you want to keep older months, the best way is to save each bill as a PDF when you check it, so you slowly build your own record over the year. For a month you forgot to save, your MEPCO subdivision office can reprint it as a duplicate bill, and any month you paid through a bank or wallet app will be in that app's history.
MEPCO Duplicate Bill and Old Bills
A MEPCO duplicate bill is just another copy of your bill. Many people search for it after losing the paper bill, or when they need a copy for a bank, an office, or their own record. The good news is that checking your bill here is the same as getting a duplicate, and it is free.
What a duplicate bill is
A duplicate bill is a copy of your official bill, with the same reference number, name, address, amount, and due date as the original. It is not a different or unofficial bill. A bank or an office can accept it the same way they accept the paper bill.
Get your current duplicate bill here
Enter your reference number in the box above and your official current bill opens on the PITC portal. From there you can view it on screen, print it, or save it as a PDF, so you have your own copy in seconds. You do not need to visit any office for a copy of your current bill, and there is no fee for viewing or saving it.
Your reference number stays the same
The reference number does not change from month to month, so once you find it you can use the same number every time you want a duplicate. Keep it saved somewhere, for example in a note on your phone, so you can open your bill whenever you need it.
Getting older months
This check shows the bill that is currently active on PITC, which is usually the latest month, so it does not open older months on its own. If you saved an earlier bill as a PDF, you already have it. If you paid through a bank app or a wallet like Easypaisa or JazzCash, that month may be in the app's payment history. For an older month you did not save, your MEPCO subdivision office can print an official copy for you.
So for your current bill, this page is the quickest way to get a duplicate, and for past months, your saved PDFs, your payment app history, or the MEPCO office are the places to look.
Understanding Your MEPCO Bill
Your MEPCO bill has many lines, but most of them are simple once you know what they mean. Here is what each main part is for.
Reference number
This is the long number that names your connection, usually 14 digits at the top of the bill. It stays the same every month, and it is the number you use to check or pay your bill.
Units consumed
This is the number of electricity units you used during the month, taken from your meter reading. The more units you use, the higher this part of the bill.
Cost of electricity (energy charges)
This is the main charge, the price of the units you used. Pakistan uses a slab system, so the price for each unit goes up as your monthly use crosses certain levels. NEPRA sets these rates, not MEPCO.
Fixed charges and meter rent
These are small monthly charges for the connection and the meter. You pay them even in a month when you use very little electricity.
Arrears
Arrears are any amount left unpaid from earlier bills. If you see arrears on your bill, a past amount has been added to this month's total.
Payable amount and due date
The payable amount is how much you have to pay, and the due date is the last day to pay it. The bill usually shows a slightly higher amount for payment after the due date, so it is better to pay on time.
Detection bill
A detection bill is not your normal monthly reading. MEPCO adds it when it finds a problem such as meter tampering or an illegal connection, and the amount is an estimate of the units it believes were not recorded. If you get a detection bill and you think it is wrong, you can file a complaint at your MEPCO subdivision office and ask them to review it.
N.J. surcharge (Neelum-Jhelum)
The N.J. surcharge is the Neelum-Jhelum surcharge. It is a charge added to electricity bills across Pakistan to help fund the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. The government and the regulator set it, not MEPCO, and the exact amount for the month is shown on your bill.
Slab rates
Pakistan uses a slab system for electricity, so the price for each unit is not flat. As your total units for the month cross certain levels, a higher price per unit can apply. This is why using more units can raise both your total and the rate charged on the units themselves. NEPRA sets the slabs and the rates, and they change from time to time, so the slabs and prices that apply to you are shown on your bill and in NEPRA's notifications. One protection worth knowing, from MEPCO's official FAQ: when a reading comes late, the system totals the accumulated units across the months, so a delayed reading does not unfairly push you into a higher slab.
Peak and off-peak hours
Some meters, called time-of-use meters, record when you use electricity, not only how much. With these, electricity used during peak hours, which are usually the busy evening hours, is charged at a higher rate than electricity used during off-peak hours. Many home meters are not time-of-use, so they do not split the day this way. The exact peak and off-peak hours and the rates are set by NEPRA and can change with the season, so check your bill or NEPRA for the current times and rates.
The peak hours for each season are usually these evening hours:
- December to February: 5pm to 9pm
- March to May: 6pm to 10pm
- June to August: 7pm to 11pm
- September to November: 6pm to 10pm
All other hours are off-peak. NEPRA sets these timings and can revise them, so confirm the current timings on your own bill.
The taxes and the monthly adjustments are explained in the next section. For the exact figures, read your own bill, where every line is listed with its amount.
MEPCO Taxes, FPA and Surcharges
After the cost of electricity, your bill adds some taxes and adjustments. These are set by the government and by NEPRA, not by MEPCO, and a few of them change through the year.
FPA (Fuel Price Adjustment)
FPA covers the difference between the fuel cost assumed in your tariff and the actual fuel cost that month. It changes every month because fuel prices and the mix of power plants change from month to month. Most months it is a charge, but in some months it can be a small credit that lowers your bill. NEPRA sets the rate each month.
QTR (Quarterly Tariff Adjustment)
QTR is a similar adjustment, but it is added once every three months instead of every month. It covers changes in costs such as fuel and the exchange rate.
GST
GST is a federal sales tax added to the bill. Consumers who use very little electricity are usually in a protected category and pay no GST. Others pay GST added to their charges, and the rate and the amount are printed on the bill.
Electricity duty
Electricity duty is a smaller tax that is collected for the provincial government. The amount is shown on your bill.
N.J. surcharge (Neelum-Jhelum)
The N.J. surcharge helps fund the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. It appears on electricity bills across Pakistan, and the government and the regulator set it, not MEPCO. The exact amount is listed on your bill.
PTV fee
The PTV fee was a small fixed monthly charge collected for Pakistan Television. The government decided to remove it from electricity bills, so you may not see it on a recent bill.
Income tax (withholding tax)
Income tax, also called withholding tax, applies mainly to larger bills, and many homes with smaller bills do not pay it. If it applies to you and you file a tax return, you can adjust this amount in your return. The figure is on your bill.
Surcharges
Some bills also include a surcharge, such as a financing cost surcharge, that helps cover costs in the power sector. As with the other items here, the exact amount is listed on your bill.
Because FPA changes every month and QTR changes every three months, your total can move up or down even when your electricity use stays the same. The clearest way to see your exact charges is to open your own bill, where each tax and adjustment is listed with its amount.
How to Reduce Your MEPCO Bill
You cannot change the tariff, but you can change how much electricity you use and when you use it. These habits help on any connection.
Run heavy appliances outside peak hours
Heavy appliances like the washing machine, the iron, and the water pump pull the most power. If you have a time-of-use meter, running them in the evening peak hours costs more, so run them earlier in the day instead. The peak timings are listed in the section above.
Watch your monthly units
Pakistan uses a slab system, so when your total units for the month cross into a higher slab, the rate on your units goes up too. Keeping the monthly total down saves you twice: fewer units, and a lower rate on them.
Choose efficient appliances
Appliances with good energy ratings and inverter ACs do the same work with less electricity. When an old appliance needs replacing, the efficient model costs less to run every month.
Cut standby power
A TV, a charger, or a microwave on standby keeps drawing a small amount of power all day. Switch devices off at the plug when you are not using them.
Service the AC and set it moderately
The AC is the heaviest load in most homes. A serviced AC with clean filters cools more easily, and a moderate thermostat setting uses less power than a very low one.
Use daylight and LED bulbs
LED bulbs give the same light for much less power than old bulbs. And during the day, sunlight is free.
Check for leakage
Switch everything in the house off and look at the meter. If it is still moving, power is leaking somewhere or the meter has a fault. An electrician can trace a leak, and a suspected meter fault is something to report to MEPCO.
How to Pay Your MEPCO Bill
This page only shows your bill, and it does not take payments. To pay, you can use any of the usual ways to pay a MEPCO bill in Pakistan. You will need your reference number for almost all of them, so keep it ready.
Bank app or internet banking
Open your bank app or internet banking and look for the bill payment or utility section. Choose your electricity company, enter your reference number, and pay from your account. Most banks in Pakistan support this, including HBL, UBL, MCB, Meezan and many others.
Easypaisa and JazzCash
These mobile wallet apps have a section for electricity bills. Pick your company, enter your reference number, and the app shows the amount due so you can pay from your wallet balance. The payment is usually quick and you get a confirmation message.
NayaPay and SadaPay
These newer digital banking apps also support electricity bill payment. The steps are the same, you go to the bill or utility section, enter your reference number, and pay from your balance.
ATM
Many bank ATMs have a bill payment menu. Insert your card, choose bill payment, then electricity, and enter your reference number to pay. This works through the 1LINK network that connects most banks in Pakistan.
Over the counter at a bank or agent
You can also pay in person at a bank branch, an authorized payment agent, or a post office that collects utility bills. Take a printed copy of your bill or your reference number with you.
The MEPCO SMART app
MEPCO also has an official app called MEPCO SMART, on the Play Store and the App Store. In the app you can download your bill and pay it online, request installments, ask for a due date extension, and file a complaint.
After you pay, it can take some time for the payment to show in the system. If you check your bill again later, it will show that it is paid.
MEPCO Complaint and Helpline Numbers
If something is wrong with your MEPCO bill or your electricity supply, you have several official ways to complain.
For online complaints, use the official PITC complaint portal at ccms.pitc.com.pk. You can also call 118 or send an SMS to 8118.
MEPCO's 24/7 toll free helpline: 0800-63726
These are MEPCO's region wise helpline numbers. If the helpline for your region is busy, the central complaint office numbers 061-9220313, 061-9220314, and 061-9220317, and the support number 0319-9757789, also work.
- Sahiwal 040-9200305
- Bahawalpur 062-9250102
- Bahawalnagar 063-9239031
- Muzaffar Garh 064-9239229, 066-9200065
- Rahim Yar Khan 068-9230160
- Multan 061-9220198
- Dera Ghazi Khan 064-9239229
- Vehari 067-3360282
Your subdivision office details are printed on your bill, and for billing mistakes the subdivision customer service center can review and correct your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to check MEPCO bill online?
How to check MEPCO bill without a reference number?
Where is the consumer ID on a MEPCO bill?
How to check MEPCO bill by SMS?
How to check MEPCO bill with a CNIC number?
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What is a detection bill in MEPCO?
What is FPA in my MEPCO bill?
What is N.J. surcharge in MEPCO bill?
What are slab rates in MEPCO bill?
What are peak and off-peak hours in MEPCO bill?
How do I get an old or duplicate MEPCO bill?
How do I pay my MEPCO bill?
Are these MEPCO bills official and original?
Does this site store my MEPCO bill data?
Why is my MEPCO bill so high this month?
Can I use a MEPCO duplicate bill for a bank or landlord?
How do I complain about MEPCO billing or an outage?
Can my electricity be disconnected for one unpaid bill?
Can I pay my MEPCO bill in installments?
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What happens if my MEPCO meter is faulty or defective?
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Check your MEPCO bill anytime
Your bill always opens on the official PITC portal, so we never keep a copy of it. Your reference number or consumer ID stays only in your own browser, so you do not have to type it again next time. You can come back and check your MEPCO bill whenever you need it.