Electricity bill guides & articles

Open CheckBills.pk, enter your 10–14 digit reference number from your printed bill, choose your DISCO (e.g. MEPCO for Multan, LESCO for Lahore, FESCO for Faisalabad), and click Check Bill. Your official duplicate bill loads instantly from the PITC portal. No login required.

Yes, completely free. There is no login, subscription, or hidden charge. You only need your reference number and an internet connection.

All 11 major DISCOs: MEPCO (Multan/South Punjab), LESCO (Lahore), FESCO (Faisalabad), IESCO (Islamabad/Rawalpindi), GEPCO (Gujranwala), PESCO (Peshawar/KPK), HESCO (Hyderabad/Sindh), SEPCO (Sukkur/Upper Sindh), QESCO (Quetta/Balochistan), TESCO (Tribal Districts), and HAZECO (Hazara/Abbottabad).

Your reference number is printed at the top of every electricity bill, labelled 'Reference No.' or 'Consumer Reference'. It is 10–14 digits long and stays the same unless your meter or account changes.

Yes. The bill data is fetched live from the official PITC portal (bill.pitc.com.pk) — the same source your DISCO uses. We display it without modifying any line items. Always verify the amount before paying.

No account is required. Your reference number is sent to PITC to render the bill in your browser session. We do not store it on our servers. Treat your reference number like a sensitive utility account identifier.

No — CheckBills.pk is a bill viewing tool only. To pay, use JazzCash, Easypaisa, your bank app, ATM, or any authorized payment counter with your reference number.

Verify your reference number matches your printed bill, retry after a minute, or try another network connection. The PITC server is a government portal and may be slow during peak times. For wrong readings, contact your DISCO directly.

Many institutions accept an official PITC duplicate or PDF printout. Requirements vary by institution — confirm with them before submitting.

Yes. The site is fully mobile-responsive. You can also download the free CheckBills Android app from Google Play (package: pk.checkbills.app) for all 11 DISCOs plus SNGPL gas bills.

No. K-Electric (KE) is not part of the PITC system. Karachi residents should check their KE bill at ke.com.pk using their 13-digit consumer number. K-Electric customer care: 118 (emergency) or 021-99008.

Visit ke.com.pk — K-Electric's own portal — and enter your 13-digit consumer number. K-Electric (formerly KESC) serves Karachi, Hub (Lasbela), and parts of Sindh/Balochistan. It is not connected to the PITC system used by the other 11 DISCOs.

Visit CheckBills.pk/sngpl-bill-check, enter your 11-digit SNGPL consumer number (on any printed gas bill), and click View Bill. Your Sui Northern Gas Pipelines bill opens via the official SNGPL portal. SNGPL serves Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

SNGPL (Sui Northern Gas Pipelines) covers Punjab and KPK. SSGC (Sui Southern Gas Company) covers Sindh and Balochistan. If you are in Karachi or Sindh, your gas provider is SSGC. SSGC bills are checked at ssgc.com.pk.

SNGPL consumer numbers are exactly 11 digits. They are printed on your gas bill or SMS alerts. This is different from electricity reference numbers (10–14 digits).

FPA stands for Fuel Price Adjustment. It is a monthly variable surcharge (or occasional credit) determined by NEPRA, reflecting changes in power generation fuel costs (furnace oil, coal, LNG). FPA is the primary reason your bill amount changes month-to-month even when your unit consumption is stable.

Slab rates are a tiered pricing structure: as your monthly kilowatt-hours increase, the rate per unit rises in steps. Domestic slabs typically run: 0–50, 51–100, 101–200, 201–300, 301–500, 501–700, and 700+ units. Staying in a lower slab reduces your average cost per unit significantly.

A protected (lifeline) consumer is a residential electricity user consuming 200 units (kWh) or fewer per month. Protected consumers qualify for subsidized slab rates under NEPRA policy, paying substantially less per unit than unprotected consumers.

TRS (Tariff Rationalization Surcharge) is a fixed government levy added to electricity bills to balance the uniform national power rate across regions with different generation costs. It appears as a line item alongside GST and FPA.

For consumers with TOU (Time-of-Use) smart meters, peak hours are typically 7 PM to 11 PM, when electricity rates are highest. Off-peak hours apply at all other times. Shifting heavy appliances (ACs, irons, washing machines) to off-peak periods reduces bills for TOU users.

LPS (Late Payment Surcharge) is a penalty charged when you pay your electricity bill after the due date. Your bill shows both the amount due (within the grace period) and the amount after due date (with LPS added).

Meter rent is a recurring monthly charge for the physical electricity meter installation, where applicable. It appears as a separate line item and is charged regardless of units consumed.

Open the JazzCash app, tap 'Bill Payment', select your DISCO (e.g. MEPCO, LESCO), enter your reference number, confirm the amount, and pay. You can also dial *786# and follow the USSD prompts. Keep your reference number and the transaction ID as proof.

Open the Easypaisa app, choose 'Pay Bills', select your DISCO, enter your reference number, confirm the amount, and complete payment. You can also pay via *786# USSD without a smartphone.

Visit css.pitc.com.pk, enter your electricity reference number, fill in your details, complete OTP verification, and submit. Eligible protected consumers (≤200 units/month) are registered for the subsidized tariff. CheckBills.pk has a guide at /cross-subsidy-program.

Residential consumers using 200 units (kWh) or fewer per month qualify as 'protected consumers' under NEPRA's policy. They receive subsidized slab rates. The Cross Subsidy Scheme (CSS) at css.pitc.com.pk handles formal registration.

Contact your DISCO's helpline printed on your bill. For unresolved issues, escalate to PMDU (Power Management & Development Unit) or NEPRA's consumer complaint portal. CheckBills.pk cannot file complaints on your behalf — we are an independent bill viewing tool.

Apply online through enc.pitc.com.pk (Electronic New Connection portal). Select your DISCO, fill the application form, upload documents, and track status. CheckBills.pk provides guides at /enc-services.

NEPRA net metering allows rooftop solar PV system owners to export surplus electricity to the DISCO grid, offsetting import consumption. You need a NEPRA-licensed net metering system and a bidirectional (green) meter from your DISCO. Guides are at /guides/solar.

Yes — the free CheckBills Android app (pk.checkbills.app on Google Play) supports all 11 DISCOs, SNGPL gas bills, an electricity bill calculator, PDF download, and due-date reminders. No login required.

No. CheckBills.pk is an independent consumer tool. We access the official PITC portal on your behalf but are not affiliated with WAPDA, NEPRA, PITC, any DISCO, or the Government of Pakistan. For formal disputes, use your DISCO's official channels.

Use energy-efficient appliances (inverter ACs, LED bulbs), shift heavy loads to off-peak hours if you have a TOU meter, monitor your monthly units to stay in lower slab tiers, consider rooftop solar with net metering, and avoid the Late Payment Surcharge by paying on time. See /blog/how-to-reduce-electricity-bill-pakistan for detailed tips.

The CheckBills.pk blog (/blog) covers FPA, slab rates, JazzCash/Easypaisa payment, reading your bill, reducing costs, solar, and more. The resources hub (/resources) has customer care contacts and a power sector overview.