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Smart Pay As You Go

Upgrade to a smart meter

New and more flexible ways to top up

  • On the British Gas App – download it to top up easily, whenever and wherever you want.
  • Online - by creating an online account.
  • Over the phone - just call 0333 202 9862. Choose option 1, and answer a few automated questions.
  • At the shops – simply swipe your smart card at your local PayPoint outletor Post Office.

Top up now

Manage my account

Smart Pay As You Go will enable you to understand your spend a lot more easily.

  • See a history of your top ups.
  • View your last top up amount.
  • View your usage.

 

Log in to your account

Smart energy monitor demo

Learn how to get the most from your Smart Pay As You Go smart energy monitor. Learn how to:

  • View remaining credit.
  • Set up a budget.
  • Set up spend alert.


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Don't want to register online?

You do not have to be registered with an online account to make a top up. Top up in a way that suits you. With our anonymous top up your information is just as safe and secure.

 

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Smart energy monitor issues

Keep up to date with the latest bugs and fixes, ensuring your Smart meter works for you.

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Smart Pay As You Go - What you need to know

Download our Welcome and Customer Guide packs to help you understand what you need to know about your Smart Pay As You Go.

Download Smart Pay As You Go guide

Get help on our top 3 FAQs

How to reconnect your gas safely?

How to top up your meter manually with the 20-digit top-up code?

How to get emergency credit?

Smart Pay As You Go Help and advice

A few tips on how to top up easily
  • Please have your Smart Card Number at hand.
  • For top up online we'll ask you for a valid email address and current payment details.


To find your nearest pay-point check  www.paypoint.co.uk

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