– Benefits of Paying Bills Online
– How to Check Electricity Bills Online
– How to Pay Electricity Bills Online
Gone are the days when you had to wait in long queues at the bank just to pay your bills. Now, with the introduction of several online payment gateways, you can check and pay electricity bills online in a matter of minutes – that too without having to leave your home.
How great is that?
Although these online payment services have been around for several years now, a lot of people are either not aware of them or don’t know how to use them. Therefore, to make things a little more convenient for you, we have put together a detailed guide on how to pay electricity bills online in Pakistan. We’ve also discussed ways to check your electricity bills or obtain a duplicate one from the comfort of your home.
However, before we begin, let’s take a look at the benefits of paying bills online.
Benefits of Paying Bills Online in Pakistan
Wondering why you should opt for online payment of electricity bills?
Here are some proven advantages of paying electricity bills online that may help change your mind:
- It is convenient. You can avoid long queues at banks and pay your due virtually from anywhere in the world
- Online bill payment is safe and secure
- It simplifies money management
- Paying electricity bills online can help consolidate your finances
- Choosing online payments is ecologically beneficial
Make sure to check out this in-depth discussion on the benefits of paying bills online in Pakistan for more information.
Now that we know the pros of online bill payment, let’s take a look at the ways to check them online.
How to Check Electricity Bills Online in Pakistan
There are quite a few electricity distribution companies in Pakistan that provide services to a particular city or region. For instance, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) supplies electricity in Islamabad, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) provides electricity in Lahore, while K-Electric (KE) supplies electricity in Karachi.
For your convenience, we’ll discuss how to check your electricity bills online through each of these distributors.
How to Check Your IESCO Bill Online
Those who live in Islamabad can visit the official IESCO website and hover over the ‘Customer Services’ tab on the top navigation panel. Once the drop-down menu pops open, click on ‘Bill View/Print Duplicate Bill’ to access the web billing page.
You will have to enter your 14-digit reference number without any spaces in the empty field. Next, click the ‘Search’ button to view and print your electricity bill. This reference number can be found on any of your previous paper bills.
How to Check Your LESCO Bill Online
Here’s how you can conduct a LESCO bill online check: visit the official LESCO website and click on the ‘Customer Bill’ button in the navigation panel. You will then be redirected to a webpage where you can enter either your reference number or customer ID to check LESCO bills online in 2022. Moreover, you can download the LESCO Light mobile app from Play Store or App Store to check your bills conveniently.
Please note that both reference number and customer ID are present on the LESCO paper bills.
On a side note, you can also take a look at our guide on how to apply for a new electricity connection in Lahore and Islamabad.
How to Check Your K-Electric Bill Online
If you live in Karachi, visit the official K-Electric website and hover over the ‘Customer Services’ tab on the left-hand navigation panel. Next, select ‘Bills & e-Payments’ from the drop-down menu.
Here is what you’ll need to check your K-Electric bill online:
- Account number
- Consumer number
- Valid email address
- Mobile number
Once you’ve added all the required details, click on ‘View Bill’ to generate an online copy. You can also download and print a PDF copy of your bill. Moreover, you can opt for paperless billing through the Customer Services tab and play your part in saving the planet.
How to Pay Electricity Bills Online in Pakistan
Thanks to the advancement in technology, paying bills online in Pakistan is easier than ever.
Here are the main categories of payment gateways for your electricity bills.
- Internet and Mobile Banking
- Easy Paisa
- JazzCash
Let’s further discuss these online payment systems.
Internet and Mobile Banking
Almost all leading commercial banks, including Meezan Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, HBL and UBL, allow their customers to pay electricity bills online through their Internet and Mobile banking services. All you need to do is visit the website of your local distribution company to figure out which banks and services you can use to pay your bills from the comfort of your home.
You can also download the mobile application of the bank where you hold an account and use your reference number and customer ID to make the payment.
Easy Paisa
Easy Paisa is one of the most popular online payment services in Pakistan. It allows customers to pay all sorts of bills at their fingertips.
In order to pay electricity bills online through Easy Paisa, you will have to download its app and create an account. Once you have signed up, you’ll have to log in using a 5-digit pin, tap on ‘Pay Bills’ and select ‘Enter a New Bill to Pay’ from the menu before choosing the ‘Bill Type.’ Once you have clicked on the ‘Electricity’ box, select your electric distribution company from the list and either scan your barcode from the bill or enter your reference number to generate your bill details.
Make sure to confirm the name, due date and amount appearing on your mobile phone before proceeding to pay. Tap ‘Pay Bill Now’ to complete the transaction.
JazzCash
JazzCash is another online payment and e-wallet service that offers a hassle-free bill payment option to its customers.
There are two ways you can pay electricity bills online through JazzCash: through the app or JazzCash code.
If you aren’t a Mobilink user, you should consider downloading the JazzCash app. The process of paying your bill through this app is quite similar to that of Easy Paisa. All you need to do is sign-up, create an MPIN, select the type of bill and utility company, add a consumer or reference number, confirm all your details and tap on the screen to complete the transaction.
On the other hand, Mobilink customers can dial *786# from their registered numbers and select ‘Pay Bills’. Next, select the type of bill and electric distribution company. Then, they must scan the barcode given on their bill or enter the consumer number manually to generate payment details. Add the MPIN to confirm the transaction and pay the bill online.
So, there you have it. These are some of the main ways to check and pay electricity bills online in Pakistan.
If you have any queries or concerns about online bill payment, make sure to contact your distribution company for clarification.
Meanwhile, if you prefer making online payments, here are some things to consider while shopping online in Pakistan. You can also take a look at the ways to transfer money online and how to check your vehicle registration online in Pakistan.
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