Currently, there are about 11 power distribution companies in Nigeria responsible for distributing electricity to consumers in their respective franchise areas of operation. Each DISCO has different states they are managing, and are regulated by NERC (National Electricity Regulatory Commission). These DISCOs have the same process of prepaid meter recharge.<\/p>\n
Recharging your PHCN prepaid meter is very easy as there are various methods you can adopt to credit your electricity meter, but the two major, and perhaps the easiest way, to recharge your prepaid meter is by using a prepaid meter smart card or by recharging online.<\/p>\n
How to Recharge Prepaid Meter Using the Smart Card<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Prepaid](\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/prepaid-meters.png\")
image source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFollowing the configuration of your smart card, there are five simple steps you can follow to recharge your prepaid meter:<\/p>\n
\n- Take your smart card to a dealer or PHCN office location near you to get it credited with the electricity unit you desire to purchase.<\/li>\n
- Your smart card, which also contains your meter number, will be credited by the agent and you will receive a slip with a unique 20-digit code and a receipt as proof of payment.<\/li>\n
- Return home and accurately enter the 20-digit code or token on the LCD panel using the UIU keyboard.<\/li>\n
- If the token was entered successfully, the screen will display \u201cACCEPT.\u201d This indicates that the recharge was a success. If the screen displays \u201cREJECT,\u201d it signifies the code was input incorrectly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: <\/strong>This only works on a smart card that is already configured or activated. You can get your card from the nearest PHCN office or disco outlet around you so that you can use it to load, purchase, check or retrieve power credit.<\/p>\nHow to Recharge Prepaid Meter Online\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere are various online platforms you can visit to make payments for your electricity units. Meanwhile, there are about 11 DISCOs in Nigeria, and they all have websites you can easily visit to make payments. Alternatively, you can make use of the platforms listed below.<\/span><\/p>\nRecharge using the\u00a0<\/span>iRecharge website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nRecharge using the\u00a0<\/span>BuyPower.ng<\/span><\/a>\u00a0website and click on “Buy Electricity.”<\/span><\/p>\nRecharge using\u00a0<\/span>Quickteller<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nRecharge using the\u00a0<\/span>NEPA<\/span><\/a>\u00a0website.<\/span><\/p>\nRecharge using the\u00a0<\/span>Instant Energy<\/span><\/a>\u00a0website.<\/span><\/p>\nIf you are living in any of the South Eastern states, your DISCO is the Enugu Electricity distribution company. You can buy credit tokens by following the steps below<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Visit\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.enugudisco.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- Locate and click on the Make Payment button<\/span><\/li>\n
- On the next page, enter the meter number<\/span><\/li>\n
- Input the amount you want to pay, your email address, and phone number, and press next.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Select a payment option that suits you, either debit card or bank transfer<\/span><\/li>\n
- Click on ‘Pay Now’ and follow the prompts to the end<\/span><\/li>\n
- The token may be sent to the provided phone number, but remember to save or print the receipt or write down the token<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Recharge your Prepaid Meter Online Using NEPA<\/strong><\/h2>\nBelow are steps you can follow to recharge your prepaid meter online using NEPA.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Click\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to visit the NEPA website.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Select your electricity provider from the drop-down menu.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Choose your meter type (prepaid or postpaid).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Accurately enter your meter number and double-check it for accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Enter the amount of electricity you want to buy<\/span><\/li>\n
- Click the “Continue” button to validate your account number.<\/span><\/li>\n
- If the meter number is valid, you will be redirected to the checkout page, where you can review the customer name and address.<\/span><\/li>\n
- If everything is in order, proceed to the checkout page and click the “Buy Now” button to make payment.<\/span><\/li>\n
- \u00a0You can pay with your wallet funds, a credit card, or a bank transfer.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Once your payment is successful, you will receive your electricity token via SMS or email, which you can enter into your prepaid meter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Recharge a Prepaid Meter with a Phone<\/strong><\/h2>\nUsing your phone to recharge a prepaid meter is also possible and easy. Most Nigerian banks have made online transactions like paying electricity bills possible using the bank ap<\/a>p. The following steps will guide you on how to recharge your prepaid meter with your phone:<\/p>\n
Following the configuration of your smart card, there are five simple steps you can follow to recharge your prepaid meter:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Take your smart card to a dealer or PHCN office location near you to get it credited with the electricity unit you desire to purchase.<\/li>\n
- Your smart card, which also contains your meter number, will be credited by the agent and you will receive a slip with a unique 20-digit code and a receipt as proof of payment.<\/li>\n
- Return home and accurately enter the 20-digit code or token on the LCD panel using the UIU keyboard.<\/li>\n
- If the token was entered successfully, the screen will display \u201cACCEPT.\u201d This indicates that the recharge was a success. If the screen displays \u201cREJECT,\u201d it signifies the code was input incorrectly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: <\/strong>This only works on a smart card that is already configured or activated. You can get your card from the nearest PHCN office or disco outlet around you so that you can use it to load, purchase, check or retrieve power credit.<\/p>\n
How to Recharge Prepaid Meter Online\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
There are various online platforms you can visit to make payments for your electricity units. Meanwhile, there are about 11 DISCOs in Nigeria, and they all have websites you can easily visit to make payments. Alternatively, you can make use of the platforms listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n
Recharge using the\u00a0<\/span>iRecharge website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
Recharge using the\u00a0<\/span>BuyPower.ng<\/span><\/a>\u00a0website and click on “Buy Electricity.”<\/span><\/p>\n
Recharge using\u00a0<\/span>Quickteller<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
Recharge using the\u00a0<\/span>NEPA<\/span><\/a>\u00a0website.<\/span><\/p>\n
Recharge using the\u00a0<\/span>Instant Energy<\/span><\/a>\u00a0website.<\/span><\/p>\n
If you are living in any of the South Eastern states, your DISCO is the Enugu Electricity distribution company. You can buy credit tokens by following the steps below<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- Visit\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.enugudisco.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- Locate and click on the Make Payment button<\/span><\/li>\n
- On the next page, enter the meter number<\/span><\/li>\n
- Input the amount you want to pay, your email address, and phone number, and press next.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Select a payment option that suits you, either debit card or bank transfer<\/span><\/li>\n
- Click on ‘Pay Now’ and follow the prompts to the end<\/span><\/li>\n
- The token may be sent to the provided phone number, but remember to save or print the receipt or write down the token<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Recharge your Prepaid Meter Online Using NEPA<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Below are steps you can follow to recharge your prepaid meter online using NEPA.<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- Click\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to visit the NEPA website.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Select your electricity provider from the drop-down menu.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Choose your meter type (prepaid or postpaid).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Accurately enter your meter number and double-check it for accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Enter the amount of electricity you want to buy<\/span><\/li>\n
- Click the “Continue” button to validate your account number.<\/span><\/li>\n
- If the meter number is valid, you will be redirected to the checkout page, where you can review the customer name and address.<\/span><\/li>\n
- If everything is in order, proceed to the checkout page and click the “Buy Now” button to make payment.<\/span><\/li>\n
- \u00a0You can pay with your wallet funds, a credit card, or a bank transfer.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Once your payment is successful, you will receive your electricity token via SMS or email, which you can enter into your prepaid meter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Recharge a Prepaid Meter with a Phone<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Using your phone to recharge a prepaid meter is also possible and easy. Most Nigerian banks have made online transactions like paying electricity bills possible using the bank ap<\/a>p. The following steps will guide you on how to recharge your prepaid meter with your phone:<\/p>\n
- Select your electricity provider from the drop-down menu.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Locate and click on the Make Payment button<\/span><\/li>\n
- Visit\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.enugudisco.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
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