Pay Your Electricity Bill Through 1Link — Pakistan's Bill Payment Network
What it is. 1Link is a Pakistan-wide interbank payment switch that carries electricity bill lookups and payments between banks/wallets and every DISCO's PITC billing platform. If your bank or wallet can pay your LESCO/MEPCO/etc. bill, it is using 1Link under the hood.
Step by step
- Open any bank or wallet app that is a 1Link member.
- Navigate to 'Utility Bill Payments' or 'Electricity'.
- Select your DISCO.
- Enter your 14-digit reference number — 1Link queries PITC for your current bill amount.
- Confirm and pay. 1Link settles the transaction between your bank and the DISCO.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Single rail behind every major Pakistani payment app — you do not need separate accounts.
- Standardised bill format means the same reference number works everywhere.
- Authorised and audited by the State Bank of Pakistan.
Cons:
- You cannot use 1Link directly — always via a member bank or wallet.
- Occasional platform maintenance windows (rare) can delay lookups.
Frequently asked questions
Does 1Link charge me a fee?
No. Banks and wallets absorb the interchange fee; end-users typically pay zero on electricity bill payments.
How can I tell if my app uses 1Link?
If the bill list mentions '1Link utility billers' or if the transaction SMS references a 1Link/UP code, the payment is routed through 1Link.
Other ways to pay
- How to Pay Your Electricity Bill on JazzCash — Step by Step
- How to Pay Your Electricity Bill on Easypaisa — Step by Step
- Pay Your Electricity Bill from Any Pakistani Bank App (HBL, Meezan, UBL, MCB, ABL, BAF)
- Pay Your Electricity Bill at an ATM or Bank Branch in Pakistan
Start by getting your bill from the bill checker, then open your preferred channel. Need help understanding the amount? Read the tariff guide.