How smart PAYG can help you manage your energy spend

Are you making the most of your smart Pay As You Go meter? It can help you to manage your energy budget – and reduce your spend.

With a smart PAYG meter, you can:

  • Take control of your energy spend
    You pay for your energy up front, so there are no unexpected bills. You can use the app to keep an eye on your balance wherever you are. And you can choose how you top up, when you top up – and how much  you spend each time.
     
  • See how much energy you're using, as you use it
    Your smart meter and in-home display shows your energy use in pounds and pence, as you use it. So you can spot times when you're using lots of energy, and take action to use less.
     
  • Get lots of information to help you save energy – and money
    Energy Hub is the place to go in MyAccount to keep track of your energy spend. It gives you an idea of how you use your energy around the home, and gives you personalised energy-saving advice.
     

How to top up your smart PAYG meter

How to use your smart meter and in-home display

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How smart Pay As You Go meters work

You pay for your energy up front when your smart meter is working in PAYG mode.

This can give you more control of your energy spend. You choose how you top up, when you top up – and how much you spend each time.

You can top up via the app, online, over the phone, at your local PayPoint retailer – or even set auto top-ups.

Your meter will show you how much energy you're using in pounds and pence, as you use it. You can also set low-balance alerts and a daily budget.

Watch our guide to smart PAYG meters

Looking for general information about smart meters?

Getting a smart meter and in-home display >

How to use your smart meter and in-home display >

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