K-Electric suspends physical meter reading during lockdown

K-Electric suspends physical meter reading during lockdown

Karachi: Committed to playing its due role in the fight to control the COVID-19 outbreak, K-Electric has decided to suspend physical meter reading in the interest of the safety of its employees, and that of its customers. In light of this, KE bills to its residential and commercial customers will be calculated based on their average number of units consumed, in line with National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) guidelines for circumstances where physical meter reading is not possible.

The power utility has also decided to extend the due date for bills below PKR 4,000 to April 10, 2020. Since bill-delivery activities may also be impacted by the current situation, customers can conveniently visit the KE website at https://www.ke.com.pk to see their payable bill amount or download duplicate bills.

Customers can also receive their bills via SMS by typing “BILL" space “13 digit Account number" and sending the SMS to 8119. To comply with COVID-19 restrictions customers are advised to avoid physically visiting banks for bill payments. To facilitate customers, KE has ensured the availability of alternate payment portals including mobile banking, Easy Paisa, Jazz Cash or ATMs.

While a number of banks have agreed to provide a deposit slip option in the absence of a physical bill, customers must mention their 13-digit account number on the deposit slip as well as payable amount.

This service can be availed at Askari Bank Limited, Bank Al Habib Limited, Bank Alfalah Limited, Faysal Bank Limited, Habib Bank Limited, Habib Metro Bank Limited, Meezan Bank Limited and MCB Bank Limited. A complete list of e-payment solutions is also available at the KE website. -PR