Any Pakistani electricity bill opens online with the 14-digit reference number printed on it. You do not need an account, a login or a fee. The number ties to your connection, so the current bill, the amount payable and the due date load in seconds. This guide shows the reference-number method, then how to check by customer ID, how to manage without the reference number, and the SMS option.
What you need
- Your 14-digit reference number from the top-left of any past bill.
- An internet connection on a phone or computer.
Step-by-step
- 1
Find your 14-digit reference number
Look at the top-left of any previous bill. The reference number stays the same every month, so an old bill works fine.
- 2
Enter it on the bill checker
Type the number into the bill checker on the homepage, with no spaces, and press check.
- 3
View the current bill
The current bill loads with the amount payable, the due date, the units consumed and the bill month.
- 4
Print or save a PDF
Use the print option to save a bank-accepted copy or a PDF for your record.
Key details
| Cost to check | Free |
| Account or login | Not required |
| By customer ID | Some DISCOs accept the 10-digit customer ID |
| By SMS | SMS your reference number to 8118 for a fault or status |
Tips & things to watch
- Lost your reference number? Ask a neighbour on the same feeder, or read it from a past bill photo.
- Save your reference number in your phone so you never search for it again.
- The reference number never changes, so one saved number checks every future bill.
Frequently asked questions
Not directly online. The 14-digit reference number is required to load a bill. Find it on any past bill, since it never changes, or ask your DISCO office with your CNIC.
Sometimes. Some DISCOs accept the 10-digit customer ID as an alternative to the reference number. Both identify the same connection.
Yes. Checking, viewing and printing a bill is free, with no account or login. You only need the reference number.
It is the latest bill in the official system. Once a new month is issued, it appears online the same way, with the current amount and due date.