PESCO Bill Check Online & Bill Calculator 2026
See your latest Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) bill with your reference number, print a duplicate bill and estimate your next bill with the new rates. Areas: Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Abbottabad, Kohat and Bannu.
PESCO Electricity Bill Calculator 2026
Type the units you used and see your estimated bill with the latest NEPRA rates, with every tax shown.
Electricity unit price 2026 (NEPRA slabs)
These rates are the same for home users of every electricity company. Tariff: NEPRA S.R.O. 279(I)/2026, 12 February 2026. For non-protected users, all units are charged at the rate of the slab your monthly total falls in. Protected users get the benefit of the previous slab.
Non-protected households
| Units per month | Rate per unit | Fixed charge (per kW) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 100 | Rs 22.44 | Rs 275 |
| 101 – 200 | Rs 28.91 | Rs 300 |
| 201 – 300 | Rs 33.1 | Rs 350 |
| 301 – 400 | Rs 36.46 | Rs 400 |
| 401 – 500 | Rs 38.95 | Rs 500 |
| 501 – 600 | Rs 40.22 | Rs 675 |
| 601 – 700 | Rs 41.85 | Rs 675 |
| Above 700 | Rs 47.2 | Rs 675 |
Protected households (200 units or less for the last 6 months)
| Units per month | Rate per unit | Fixed charge (per kW) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 100 | Rs 10.54 | Rs 200 |
| 101 – 200 | Rs 13.01 | Rs 300 |
Lifeline households (up to 100 units)
| Units per month | Rate per unit |
|---|---|
| Up to 50 | Rs 3.95 |
| 51 – 100 | Rs 7.74 |
- Financing cost (FC) surcharge: Rs 3.23 per unit for non-protected, Rs 1.43 for protected users
- GST: 18%
- Income tax: 7.5% when the bill is Rs 25,000 or more and you are not on the FBR Active Taxpayer List
- Electricity duty and the PTV fee were removed from electricity bills in July 2025
How to check your PESCO bill online
- Choose your company above and type the 14-digit reference number from your bill.
- Press Check bill. The official bill page opens in a new tab and your number is copied.
- Paste the number, type the picture code and press Search.
- Your bill opens. Print it or save it as your duplicate bill.
Where is the reference number?
It is printed at the top left of every bill as “Reference No”, usually like 12 34567 1234567 U. Leave out the letter at the end (U or R) and type only the 14 digits. Some companies also find your bill by Customer ID.
How to pay your electricity bill
Pay through your banking app, JazzCash, Easypaisa, a bank branch or the post office. In the app, open Bill Payment, choose Electricity and your company, and type the reference number. A late payment surcharge is added after the due date.
About PESCO
Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) supplies electricity to Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Abbottabad, Kohat and Bannu. For your bill, meter, a new connection or a load change, contact your PESCO sub-division office.
- Helpline: 118 (power cuts and complaints)
- Online bill: the official PITC bill system, through Check bill above
- NEPRA complaint: if the company does not solve your problem
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my PESCO bill online?
Type the 14-digit reference number above and press Check bill. The official PESCO bill page opens; paste the number, type the picture code and see or print your bill.
How do I get a PESCO duplicate bill?
When your bill opens on the official page, use your browser's print option or save it as a PDF. Banks and payment apps accept this duplicate bill.
How much is a 300 unit PESCO bill?
It depends on your consumer type, load and that month's FPA. Type 300 in the calculator above and choose your type to see the estimated bill with every tax. Unit rates are the same for every electricity company.
Where can I complain to PESCO?
For power cuts or a wrong bill, call 118 or visit your nearest PESCO sub-division office. If it is not solved, use NEPRA's online complaint service.
Which areas does PESCO serve?
Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) supplies electricity to Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Abbottabad, Kohat and Bannu.
About PESCO Bills
Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) supplies electricity to Peshawar and most of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Every month it issues a bill showing units used, charges, taxes and the due date. You can check a duplicate PESCO bill online with the 14-digit reference number printed on your bill.
Reading the bill carefully helps you spot mistakes such as wrong meter readings, estimated units or detection charges, and understand why a bill changed from last month. Fuel price adjustment (FPA), taxes and slab changes are the most common reasons for sudden increases.
Pay before the due date to avoid a late payment surcharge. Bills can be paid at banks, post offices, through mobile banking apps and wallets such as JazzCash and Easypaisa.
Key Terms Explained
Reference number
14-digit number that identifies your connection.
Units
Kilowatt-hours used in the billing month.
Slab
Range of units charged at a set rate.
FPA
Fuel price adjustment added or deducted later.
Protected consumer
Lower rates for low usage households meeting conditions.
Late surcharge
Extra charge after the due date.
Step-by-Step Guide
Find your reference number
Printed on any old bill.
Enter it on the page
Without spaces or dashes.
Open the bill
View or download the duplicate bill.
Check units and charges
Compare with last month.
Pay before the due date
Bank, app or wallet.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Wrong reference number
Check all 14 digits.
Ignoring meter reading
Compare the meter with the bill.
Paying after due date
Surcharge added.
Not keeping receipts
Needed for disputes.
Crossing into a higher slab
A few units can cost much more.
Ignoring estimated bills
Ask for correction.
Practical Tips
Read your meter yourself
Note it on the reading date.
Stay below slab limits
Especially near 200 units.
Use inverter ACs and LEDs
Lower consumption.
Pay through apps
Faster and with a record.
Report wrong bills quickly
At your PESCO office.
Track monthly units
Spot unusual increases.
Who Uses the PESCO Bill Check
Households
Monthly bill checks.
Shops and offices
Commercial connections.
Tenants
Checking landlord bills.
Overseas Pakistanis
Paying bills for family.
More Questions
Where is the reference number on a PESCO bill?
It is printed near the top of the bill as a 14-digit number.
Why did my bill increase?
Common reasons are more units, a higher slab, FPA or new taxes.
Can I pay online?
Yes, through banking apps and mobile wallets.
What if my bill is wrong?
Visit your PESCO sub-division office with your bill and meter details.
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