How to Register for WAPDA Bill SMS Alerts
Most DISCOs let you register for SMS alerts by sending your 14-digit reference number to 8118. Once registered, you receive an SMS notification when each new bill is generated, showing the amount and due date. Registration is free.
Why Register for Electricity Bill SMS Alerts?
Missed due dates mean a ~10% late payment surcharge on your bill. SMS alerts solve this by notifying you the moment your new bill is generated — typically 15-20 days before the due date. That's enough lead time to arrange payment through any method, whether it's a bank app, mobile wallet, or physical payment.
SMS alerts are particularly useful for people managing multiple connections — landlords with rental properties, business owners with shop and home connections, or family members who pay bills for parents in other cities. Each reference number can be registered separately to receive independent alerts.
How to Register for Each DISCO's SMS Service
The process varies slightly by DISCO, but the general method works for most:
Universal method: Send your 14-digit reference number as an SMS to 8118. This works for LESCO, MEPCO, FESCO, IESCO, GEPCO, PESCO, and most other WAPDA DISCOs. You'll receive a confirmation SMS indicating successful registration.
K-Electric (Karachi): K-Electric has its own alert system — download the K-Electric app and enable push notifications, or register via the K-Electric website at ke.com.pk with your 10-digit account number.
DISCO apps: Most DISCOs have mobile apps (LESCO Bill App, IESCO e-Bill, MEPCO Bill Check, etc.) that support push notifications for new bills. Install the app, enter your reference number, and enable notifications in the app settings.
What Information Do SMS Alerts Include?
A typical electricity bill SMS alert includes:
- DISCO name and reference number
- Current bill amount (total payable)
- Due date for payment
- Units consumed in the billing period
- Any arrears from previous unpaid bills
The SMS contains enough information to decide whether to pay immediately or verify the bill online first. If the amount seems unusually high, check the full bill on your DISCO's portal before paying — the SMS shows the total but not the line-by-line breakdown.
After receiving your alert, pay instantly via JazzCash, Easypaisa, or your bank app. Need to verify the bill first? Check your DISCO's portal with your reference number.
Managing and Troubleshooting SMS Alerts
- Not receiving alerts. Check that the reference number you sent to 8118 was exactly 14 digits. Resend if unsure. Some DISCOs take 1-2 billing cycles to activate alerts after registration.
- Getting alerts for the wrong connection. You registered someone else's reference number by mistake. Send the correct reference number to 8118 to update your registration.
- Multiple connections. Send each reference number as a separate SMS to 8118. Each registration is independent.
- Stopping alerts. Send "STOP" or "UNSUB" followed by your reference number to 8118. Some DISCOs may require you to contact their helpline at 118 to cancel.
- SMS charges. The registration SMS and alert receiving are typically free. Standard SMS rates apply to the outgoing registration message if you don't have an SMS package.
Alternatives to SMS Alerts
If SMS alerts aren't working for your DISCO:
- DISCO mobile apps with push notifications — more reliable than SMS and show historical bills
- Bank app bill payee setup — some banks notify you when a new bill is generated for saved payees
- Calendar reminders — set a monthly reminder 5 days before your typical due date to check your bill online
- Email alerts — K-Electric and some larger DISCOs offer email notifications through their websites
SMS Alert Registration — Quick Answers
Send your 14-digit electricity bill reference number as an SMS to 8118. This works for most WAPDA DISCOs including LESCO, MEPCO, FESCO, IESCO, and GEPCO. You'll receive a confirmation SMS after successful registration.
Registration and receiving alerts are typically free. The only cost is the standard SMS charge for sending the initial registration message to 8118 — which is covered if you have an active SMS package.
Yes. Send each reference number separately to 8118. Each connection is registered independently, and you'll receive separate alerts for each bill.
Common reasons: incorrect reference number in the registration SMS, phone number not linked to the DISCO's system, or the service hasn't activated yet (can take 1-2 billing cycles). Resend the correct reference number to 8118 and wait for the next billing cycle.