Find Out More About Top-Up (Prepayment) Gas and Electricity Meters

With a prepayment meter you have to pay for your gas and electricity upfront. They work a bit like a pay as you go mobile phone - you have to top-u...

Can I Switch to A Cheaper Energy Plan?

Yes. Nearly every supplier has at least one prepayment tariff available and, just like regular meters, some plans are cheaper than others. It's wor...

Current Cheapest Prepayment Deals from uSwitch

Based on average bill sizes for a medium energy user on a dual fuel prepayment plan, and averaged across all regions. This information is updated h...

Can I Switch from A Prepayment Meter to A Standard Meter?

Yes, with some caveats (see below). But first, why would you want to switch your meter out?Prepayment energy plans are some of the least competitiv...

Why Do Energy Suppliers Install Prepayment meters?

Prepayment energy meters are usually installed into homes that have slipped into debt with their energy supplier at some point, to help them manage...

How Can I Take A Meter Reading on A Prepayment Meter?

To get a meter reading from your prepayment meter, you will usually have to press a button on the meter (sometimes it's blue). This will change the...

I've Just Moved to A House With A Prepayment Meter, What Should I do?

If you've moved to a new home which has a prepayment meter, it's vital that you register with the energy company as the new account holder. If you...

Different Types of Prepayment Meters

There are two main types of prepayment meters: key meters and smart card meters. A key meter uses a special electronic key with your tariff informa...