Standing in long queues at the bank just to check how much you owe is no longer necessary. Whether you're with MEPCO, LESCO, FESCO, IESCO, or any other distribution company, your electricity bill can now be checked, viewed, and downloaded from your phone in under a minute. Here's exactly how it works.
Last updated: September 2026
What You Need Before You Start
Before checking your bill online, keep one thing ready:
- Your Reference Number — a 10–14 digit number printed on any previous electricity bill (sometimes also called your Consumer Number). This is the only thing required; no account or registration is needed on most official channels.
Method 1: Check via the Official PITC Portal
The Power Information Technology Company (PITC) operates Pakistan's centralized electricity billing portal, which serves bill data for all 11 major DISCOs directly.
- Go to bill.pitc.com.pk
- Select your distribution company (DISCO) from the list
- Enter your Reference Number
- Submit to view your current bill — amount due, units consumed, and due date all display instantly
This is the most reliable method since it pulls data directly from the source every DISCO itself uses.
Method 2: Check via Your DISCO's Own Website
Each electricity company also has its own official bill inquiry page:
| DISCO | Covers |
|---|---|
| LESCO | Lahore |
| MEPCO | Multan |
| FESCO | Faisalabad |
| IESCO | Islamabad & Rawalpindi |
| GEPCO | Gujranwala |
| PESCO | Peshawar |
| HESCO | Hyderabad |
| SEPCO | Sukkur |
| QESCO | Quetta |
| TESCO | Tribal areas |
| K-Electri (KESC) | Karachi |
Visit your DISCO's official site, find the "Bill Inquiry" or "Duplicate Bill" section, and enter your Reference Number the same way.
Method 3: Check via JazzCash, Easypaisa, or Your Bank App
If you already use a mobile wallet or banking app, most support direct bill checking:
- Open JazzCash, Easypaisa, or your bank's app
- Go to Bills → Electricity
- Select your DISCO and enter your Reference Number
- View your bill — and pay it immediately from the same screen if needed
This method is convenient if you also plan to pay the bill right away rather than just checking it.
Why Checking Your Bill Online Matters
Beyond convenience, knowing your monthly electricity usage has a few practical uses:
- Avoiding late payment surcharges — checking regularly means you never miss a due date
- Tracking consumption trends — spotting unusually high bills early, which can indicate a fault or billing error
- Planning for solar — if you're considering going solar, knowing your average monthly units (kWh) is the starting point for sizing a system correctly. Our solar panel price guide covers exactly how to use this number to estimate the right system size for your home.
What If Your Reference Number Doesn't Work?
A few common reasons this happens:
- The number was entered with spaces or dashes — type only the digits
- You're using an old Reference Number from a bill that's more than a year old (these sometimes change)
- The DISCO's system is temporarily down — try the PITC portal instead, or try again after a few minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reference Number and where do I find it? It's a 10–14 digit number printed on any previous electricity bill, also sometimes called a Consumer Number. It's required to look up your bill online.
Can I check my electricity bill without creating an account? Yes — the PITC portal and most DISCO websites require only your Reference Number, with no login or registration needed.
Which portal covers all Pakistani electricity companies in one place? The PITC portal (bill.pitc.com.pk) is the centralized official system that serves billing data for all 11 major DISCOs, including LESCO, MEPCO, FESCO, and IESCO.
Can I pay my electricity bill from the same place I check it? Yes — if you check through JazzCash, Easypaisa, or your bank's app, you can typically pay the bill immediately from the same screen after viewing it.
Conclusion
Checking your electricity bill online in Pakistan takes less than a minute once you have your Reference Number ready — whether through the official PITC portal, your DISCO's own website, or a mobile wallet app. Beyond just convenience, keeping an eye on your bill regularly helps you avoid late fees, catch billing errors early, and — if you're thinking about solar — gives you the exact data you need to plan a system that fits your actual usage.
Note: Billing portals and reference number formats are managed by individual DISCOs and PITC, and can be updated periodically. Always use official sources (bill.pitc.com.pk or your DISCO's own website) to avoid unofficial or misleading third-party sites.
Written by Nasir Khan, Founder of InfoBazar-PK
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