Aug 25, 2023 · Prepayment meters, or 'pay as you go' meters, can help consumers manage what they spend on gas and electricity and can sometimes be used by suppliers to recover debt.

Dec 9, 2025 · Prepayment meters let you pay for your energy on a pay-as-you-go basis. About four million homes in Britain have them. You top them up online (if you have a smart meter) or via a key …

Nov 21, 2025 · Millions of households across the UK have prepayment or pay as you go energy meters. If yours is one of them, find out how prepayment meters work and what the pros and cons of them are.

Jan 7, 2025 · You top up the meter with credit to pay for your energy, and then, as you use the gas and electricity in your home, the credit goes down. You can get both gas and electricity Pay As You Go …

With a prepayment meter you pay in advance for the gas and electricity you use, by topping up your meter with credit. They’re also called: keypad meters (in Northern Ireland). If you have a traditional …

Nov 3, 2025 · Find out the cheapest prepayment meter energy tariffs at The Energy Shop. Compare prepaid energy prices and read about how to save money on your prepayment meter.

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of a prepayment meter, and decide whether you want one.

If you have a prepayment meter (also called a Pay As You Go meter) you pay for your gas or electricity before you use it. You do this by topping up your meter using a gas card or electricity key at a local …

Discover how prepayment meters work, their advantages, and if they're right for you in this comprehensive guide.