LESCO Bill Online – Check Your LESCO Electricity Bill
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How to Check LESCO Bill?
Simple steps to check your electricity bill online
The Reference Number is a unique 14-digit number printed on the top right of your LESCO bill. It identifies your meter connection in the official LESCO/PITC system.
ELECTRICITY BILL
Reference Number is a 14-digit number
You can find it on any previous bill on the top right side.
How to check your LESCO bill online on this page
LESCO, one of Pakistan's WAPDA distribution companies, supplies electricity to Lahore, Pakistan and the surrounding districts. The quickest way to check your LESCO bill is the box at the top of this page. Find the 14-digit reference number printed near the top of any old bill, type it in without spaces, and press check. Your current bill opens with the payable amount, the due date, the units consumed and your recent billing history. From there you can print it or save it as a PDF.
If you have lost every paper bill, the reference number is also on your bank or wallet payment receipts. Our guide to finding your LESCO reference number lists every place it appears.
Other ways to check your LESCO bill
Online checking is fastest, but it is not the only option. These methods are useful when you have no internet connection, when the official billing server is slow near the due date, or when you need help from LESCO staff.
Method 1: Check your bill by SMS (8118)
- Open the messages app on your phone.
- Type your 14-digit reference number with no spaces or dashes.
- Send the message to 8118, the LESCO SMS service.
- Wait for the reply with your bill amount and due date. Your mobile network may charge for the SMS.
You can also register your number for monthly bill alerts. See the LESCO SMS registration steps for the full process.
Method 2: Call the LESCO helpline
- Keep your 14-digit reference number in front of you.
- For bill amounts, billing questions and complaints, call the toll-free number 0800-00118.
- For power outages, sparking wires or other emergencies, dial 118.
- Give the operator your reference number and note any complaint number you receive.
All numbers, office contacts and timings are on our LESCO helpline numbers page, and urgent outage contacts are on the WAPDA emergency helpline page.
Method 3: Visit a WAPDA/LESCO office near me
- Find your nearest WAPDA/LESCO office near me by checking the subdivision name printed on your bill.
- Take an old bill (or at least your reference number) and your CNIC.
- Ask the customer service desk for a duplicate bill printout or a bill correction.
- For a disputed reading, ask for a meter check and keep the written complaint number.
Visiting in person is best for billing errors that cannot be fixed by phone. Before you go, read our LESCO complaint guide so you know what documents to bring. If you only need a printed copy, it is quicker to download your duplicate LESCO bill online and print it at home or a print shop.
Understanding your LESCO bill
A LESCO bill packs a lot of codes and charges into one page. Here is what each of the most important fields means and where to read more.
Reference number
The 14-digit reference number is your connection's billing identity. Banks, wallets and every online bill check ask for it. It does not change when the bill changes month to month. Learn more on the reference number page.
Tariff code
The tariff code shows your consumer category, for example a residential code such as A-1. Residential users are further split into protected consumers and non-protected consumers, and the category decides which slab rates apply to you.
Sanctioned load
Sanctioned load is the maximum load in kilowatts approved for your connection. It affects fixed charges and, for some categories, whether time-of-use (peak and off-peak) metering applies. See our LESCO peak hours guide for how time-of-use billing works.
FPA / FCA (fuel price adjustment)
FPA, sometimes printed as FCA, is a per-unit charge or credit that passes changes in fuel cost to consumers. NEPRA approves it each month, so it can raise or lower your bill even when your units stay the same. Read the FPA charges explainer for how it is calculated.
GST, electricity duty and TV fee
On top of the energy cost, your bill carries government levies: 18% general sales tax (GST), 1.5% electricity duty, and a fixed PTV fee of Rs. 35. Income tax can also apply on larger bills. The LESCO bill taxes guide breaks down each line.
Neelum-Jhelum surcharge
Some bills have carried a Neelum-Jhelum surcharge, a per-unit levy linked to the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project. Whether it currently applies, and at what rate, should be checked on your own bill. The bill taxes page lists the charges currently shown on LESCO bills.
Payable amount and due date
The bottom of the bill shows the amount payable by the due date and the higher amount payable after it. The difference is the late payment surcharge, typically around 5–10%. Pay a few days early through a bank app to be safe.
Where to check and how to pay: quick comparison
Where to check your LESCO bill
| Option | What you need | Speed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| lescobillonline.com | 14-digit reference number | Instant; works on mobile data | Free |
| lesco.gov.pk | 14-digit reference number | Fast, can slow near due dates | Free |
| PITC bill portal | 14-digit reference number | Often slow near due dates | Free |
Ways to pay your LESCO bill
| Method | How it works | Charges |
|---|---|---|
| JazzCash | Bill payment → Electricity → LESCO, enter reference number; posts in 24–48 hours | Check with the provider |
| Easypaisa | Bill payment → Electricity → LESCO, enter reference number; posts in 24–48 hours | Check with the provider |
| Bank ATM | Bill payment menu on a 1Link ATM, choose LESCO, enter reference number | Check with the provider |
| Online / mobile banking | Add LESCO as a biller with your reference number and pay from the app | Check with the provider |
| Raast | Check your bank app for Raast bill payment support | Check with your bank |
Posting times, receipts and troubleshooting for every channel are in our LESCO bill payment methods guide. After paying, you can confirm whether your LESCO bill is paid.
Related electricity topics
Estimate your bill before it arrives
Read your meter, subtract last month's reading and enter the units in the LESCO bill calculator to estimate your bill with taxes. The meter reading guide shows how to read digital and older meters, and the current LESCO unit rates list every slab.
Net metering and solar
If you have rooftop solar, net metering lets you export surplus units to the grid at NEPRA-approved rates and offset your bill, under a 3-year agreement with LESCO. Our LESCO net metering guide walks through the application, inspection and licence steps.
Load-shedding schedules
Planned outages vary by feeder and area. Check the LESCO load-shedding schedule guide to find your feeder and report unscheduled outages.
How to detect overbilling
Compare the units on your bill with the reading on your meter and with the same month last year. A sudden jump past a slab limit, a missing reading date, or a bill based on an estimate are all signs to check. The why is my LESCO bill high article lists common causes, and the complaint guide explains how to get a wrong bill corrected.
LESCO bill questions answered
How can I check my previous LESCO bill?
Enter your 14-digit reference number in the bill check box at the top of this page. The bill view shows your recent billing history, so you can compare earlier months. Our bill history guide explains how to read the history table.
What is the difference between the reference number and the customer ID?
The 14-digit reference number identifies your connection for billing and payments and is what every online bill check asks for. The customer ID is a shorter account number LESCO uses internally. For checking or paying a bill online, always use the reference number.
Where is the reference number printed on my bill?
It is printed near the top of the bill, usually on the left-hand side, as a 14-digit number. Use all 14 digits without spaces or dashes when checking online.
What is the serial number on a LESCO bill?
The serial number identifies the printed bill copy in LESCO's billing batch. It is not used for checking your bill online; use the 14-digit reference number instead.
What happens if I pay my LESCO bill late?
Paying after the due date adds a late payment surcharge of around 5–10% to the bill. A payment made on the due date counts as on time, so keep your receipt in case a surcharge is added by mistake.
Why is my LESCO bill so high this month?
Common reasons are crossing a slab limit (for example going above 200 units), losing protected status, a large FPA adjustment, a wrong meter reading, or arrears from a previous month. Compare the units on your bill with your meter reading first.
How do I check if my LESCO bill is paid or not?
Check your bill online after payment. Once the payment posts (bank apps are usually fastest; wallets can take 24–48 hours), the payable amount drops to zero or shows your next bill.
My SMS to 8118 is not working. What should I do?
Make sure you sent only your 14-digit reference number with no spaces, and that your mobile balance allows short-code SMS. If there is still no reply, check your bill online on this page or call the billing helpline 0800-00118.
The PITC bill site is slow or not loading. What can I do?
The official billing server can slow down near due dates. Try again outside peak hours, use the bill check on this page, or download a duplicate bill and pay through your bank app, which uses the same reference number.
Can I download a duplicate LESCO bill?
Yes. Use the duplicate bill page, enter your reference number, and you can view, print or save a copy of your current bill to pay at a bank or keep for records.
Is checking my LESCO bill on this site free?
Yes. Checking your bill, downloading a duplicate and using the calculators are free and need no signup.
Is lescobillonline.com an official LESCO website?
No. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with LESCO or any government body. Bill figures come from the official billing system; always confirm important details with LESCO.
What is FPA on my bill?
FPA (fuel price adjustment), also shown as FCA, is a per-unit charge or credit that reflects changes in the fuel cost of generating electricity. It is approved by NEPRA and changes from month to month.
What is the LESCO helpline number?
For power emergencies and outages dial 118. For billing questions and complaints call the toll-free number 0800-00118.
What is sanctioned load?
Sanctioned load is the maximum electrical load (in kW) LESCO has approved for your connection. It affects your tariff category and fixed charges, and exceeding it regularly can lead to penalties.
Which areas does LESCO cover?
LESCO covers Lahore city and the surrounding districts of Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib and Okara. Because it took over WAPDA's network in this region, many people still call it the WAPDA bill.
LESCO ka bill online check karne ka tarika kya hai?
Is page ke upar bill check box mein apna 14-digit reference number likhein (spaces ke baghair) aur Check dabayein. Aapka current bill, due date aur units samne aa jayenge.
LESCO bill check karna — reference number kahan se milega?
Reference number aapke kisi bhi purane bill ke upar left side par 14 digits mein likha hota hai. Bank ya JazzCash/Easypaisa ki payment receipt par bhi hota hai.
Bijli ka bill zyada aaye to kya karein?
Pehle bill ke units ko apne meter ki reading se milayein. Agar reading ghalat hai to 0800-00118 par call karein ya LESCO complaint register karein, aur bill ki copy saath rakhein.
Can I estimate my bill before it arrives?
Yes. Read your meter, subtract last month's reading to get units used, and enter them in the LESCO bill calculator for an estimate including taxes.
What you can do on lescobillonline.com
This is a free, independent site for everyday LESCO billing tasks: look up a bill by its 14-digit reference number, download a printable duplicate copy, and estimate what next month will cost using the current NEPRA slab rates. Nothing here needs a login, an app or any personal details, and the site is not run by LESCO or PITC — we simply put the lookup, the rate tables and the calculators in one place.
Checking a bill in Lahore and the rest of the LESCO region
Every household and business connected to Lahore Electric Supply Company — covering Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib and Okara — receives a monthly bill carrying a unique 14-digit reference number. Enter that number here to see the current amount, the due date and the recent billing history, and to save a PDF copy. The figures come from the official LESCO/PITC billing system, so they should match the paper bill delivered to your address.
Tariff calculator, unit rates and appliance costs
The tariff calculator applies NEPRA's residential slab structure (1–100, 101–200, 201–300, 301–400, 401–500, 501–600, 601–700 and above 700 units) plus FPA, quarterly adjustment, 18% GST, 1.5% electricity duty, PTV fee and income tax where applicable. Pair it with the appliance calculatorto see how an AC, fan, refrigerator, iron, water motor or LED bulb contributes to your monthly units — and use the latest unit rates page for the current per-kWh price in each slab.
Why people use the tools on this site
No login, no app install and no personal data required. The workflow is always the same: enter the 14-digit reference number, review the amount and due date, then use the calculator to plan next month's usage. Content is updated for 2026 tariffs and reviewed against NEPRA and Power Division notifications.
How to check your LESCO bill online (2026 method)
- Pick up any old LESCO bill and note the 14-digit reference number printed at the top-left. It never changes for the same meter.
- Open our LESCO bill check page and type the reference number without spaces or dashes.
- Press Check bill. The current month's billed units, payable amount, due date and late-payment surcharge appear instantly.
- Use duplicate bill to download or print the PDF copy for bank, ATM, JazzCash, Easypaisa or 1Link payment.
Common LESCO bill questions people search
Not sure whether last month's payment reached LESCO? We explain posting times and what to do about a missing payment in our payment status walkthrough.
How to check an old or previous LESCO bill
The LESCO system keeps roughly 12 months of billing history against each reference number. Run the check, then open the monthly history table to view previous units and amounts — this is the fastest way to compare summer and winter consumption before using our bill calculator.
How to find a LESCO bill by name or meter number
LESCO does not offer a name-based or meter-number search — the reference number is the only key. If you have lost every copy of your bill, ask a neighbour on the same feeder for their reference number and visit the LESCO subdivision office with your CNIC, or call the helpline 118 to retrieve it.
What is the consumer number on a LESCO bill?
The consumer (reference) number identifies your connection: the first digits encode the circle, division, subdivision and feeder, the middle digits are your account serial, and the last digit is a check digit. Enter all 14 digits exactly as printed.
What does "arrears" mean on a LESCO bill?
Arrears are unpaid amounts carried forward from earlier months, plus any late-payment surcharge. Clearing arrears quickly matters because prolonged non-payment leads to disconnection — see the complaint guide if an arrear appears on your bill by mistake.
How to pay a LESCO bill online
After downloading your duplicate bill, pay through any commercial bank app (HBL, UBL, Meezan, Bank Alfalah), ATM bill payment, JazzCash, Easypaisa, NayaPay or a 1Link-enabled branch. Enter the same 14-digit reference and keep the transaction ID until the payment shows against your bill.
LESCO service area — cities and towns covered
LESCO supplies electricity to five districts of central Punjab: Lahore (including Model Town, Johar Town, Gulberg, Township, Shalimar, Ravi Road and Cantt subdivisions), Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib and Okara. The same bill-check, duplicate-bill and tariff tools on this site work for every subdivision, and the slab rates are identical because NEPRA notifies a single national residential tariff.
Consumers of other DISCOs — MEPCO, IESCO, GEPCO, FESCO, PESCO, HESCO and SEPCO — pay the same NEPRA slab rates, so our unit-rate table and bill calculator are useful for any WAPDA bill estimate, even though the bill lookup itself is LESCO-specific.
Frequently Asked Questions
On www.lesco.gov.pk, open the bill section, which takes you to the official PITC bill page, and enter your 14-digit reference number. The bill check box on this page looks up the same official record, so you get the same amount and due date.