The Simple Way to Manage
Energy Payments

Automated monitoring and recharging for landlords who value their time.
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Key Benefits

Why Landlords Choose Topupmeters

Convenience
No registration, no shop visits. Tenants top up online instantly.
Control
Real-time visibility, tamper alerts, consumption tracking.
Security
Advanced 4G LTE-M communication and reliable fraud-resistant performance.
Reviews
Dominic has been very helpful setting up new accounts, with detailed guidance and quick responses. We converted a block of 11 units to Topupmeters to give tenants more flexibility when paying for utilities...
Neo
I’ve worked with Topupmeters for quite some time and their customer service is outstanding. The team is consistently responsive, professional, and helpful—even assisting me with a unit bought elsewhere. Highly recommended...
Tiago Rosa
I installed a landlord meter kit for gas and electricity. Installation, commissioning, and the online portal are simple, and the system has been reliable for 12 months. Customer and technical support are superb...
Martin Sullivan
I purchased three sets of meters and am very pleased with them. They’ve saved me a great deal of time reading meters and calculating usage. I would recommend them to anyone. Brilliant service...
Phil Thorne
I had two meters fitted and wish I’d done it ages ago. They are very easy to set up and use, and convenient for both landlord and tenants. Excellent service...
Michelle Ellam
Very pleased overall. Matt was super helpful, the meters arrived promptly, installation was straightforward, and the system is easy to manage. The new digital setup works brilliantly...
Kay Mawer
Good, simple-to-use product. Ideal for separating bills in a house...
Anthony Bravo
Once installed and set up, everything runs smoothly. It has saved me a lot of time and hassle because I used to calculate tenant bills manually each month; now the process is automatic...
Damien Z
We installed Topupmeters two months ago and the system is working well. Our tenants have their own accounts, and the credit is sent punctually every month. So far, so good...
Justine Turpin
Topupmeters has saved me substantial money compared with separate mains supplies and gives us a simple, transparent way to manage electricity costs. Customer service is prompt, friendly, and professional...
Mervyn Saunders
I needed to meter one electricity supply for two different uses so I could split the costs properly. Topupmeters enabled me to do this with a flexible and cost-effective system...
Robert Truslow
Brilliant. Topupmeters solved a problem other meters couldn’t, and for the first time I’m in control. After six months, I’m now moving everything across to them. I just wish I’d found them sooner...
Richard Holden
We installed a pay-as-you-go meter for a new commercial tenancy and it’s been great. Tenants can top up from their phones anytime, and the whole payment process is smooth, straightforward, and hassle-free...
Michange Frampton
Great meter. Customer service is very helpful and fast, and I like their portal...
Ahmad Khurshid
Simple to install and set up, and easy to use for top-ups and management. I would definitely use them again for future projects...
Alexander Anderson
Great service from start to finish, and they sell a great product. I will be using them again...
Iyle Searle
I cannot fault the Topupmeters service or the smart meter. Setup is clear, tenants can register and top up easily, and we’ve had no issues. For landlords with secondary meters or HMOs, it’s a must...
Ricky Van Niekerk
Topupmeters is a top firm: very efficient and friendly, and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended...
Clive Wingfield
We needed a solution for billing tenants in ten new solar-powered flats. Topupmeters has saved us a lot of time and money. The meters and online portal are easy to use, and topping up is simple for tenants...
Scott Skinner
I have dealt with this company on several occasions. They are always quick to answer the phone and sort out any problems immediately...
Paul Austin
I own a property with multiple flats and have installed top-up meters in each one. They’ve been excellent: easy to install, easy to manage, and the staff are always quick to help...
Paul Smith

Getting Started Is Simple

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Order Your Meters

Choose your meters and complete checkout.

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Install via Electrician

Any certified electrician can install

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Activate Online Management

Activate the service before install

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1. Order your meters
2. Activate service
3. Install by electrician
4. Start collecting payments

Topup online using a card payment for instant credit

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Order Your Meters

Choose the variant and complete checkout.

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Install via Electrician

Choose the variant and complete checkout.

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Activate Online Management

Choose the variant and complete checkout.

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Start Collecting Payments

Choose the variant and complete checkout.

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One Meter. All the Features You Need

4G Cat1-Bis connectivity (industry-first)
No app required — works entirely online
Instant topups
Bypass detection
Lowest operating cost in the market
Ideal for landlords, housing providers, student accommodation, caravan parks, local authorities
COMPARISON

How Our Meter Outperforms Traditional Prepayment Meters

Feature
Connectivity
Top-ups
Tamper Detection
Remote Monitoring
Low Balance Alerts
Transaction Fees
Tariff Updates
Cost Efficiency
MID Certified
Topup 4G Smart Meter
4G Cat1-Bis
Feature
Conectivity
4G LTE-M
Online, instant
Top-ups
Online, instant
Zero movement, lost comms, high usage
Tamper Detection
Zero movement, lost comms, high usage
Half-hourly, consumption and balance updates
Remote Monitoring
Half-hourly, consumption and balance updates
Email alerts when balance is low
Low Balance Alerts
Email alerts when balance is low
Minor card fee to vendor
Transaction Fees
Minor card fee to vendor
Online, instant
Tariff Updates
Online, instant
Lowest operating cost
Cost Efficiency
Lowest operating cost
Yes
MID Certified
Yes
Manual Code Entry
None
Feature
Conectivity
None
Online, manual code entry
Top-ups
Online, manual code entry
None
Tamper detection
None
None
Remote monitoring
None
None
Low balance alerts
None
Tenant pays 10-15%
Transaction fees
Tenant pays 10-15%
Built into code
Tariff updates
Built into code
High token fees
Cost efficiency
High token fees
Yes
Cost efficiency
Yes
Coin or Token
None
Feature
Conectivity
None
Cash exchange
Top-ups
Vendor payment with manual token entry
None
Tamper detection
None
None
Remote monitoring
None
None
Low balance alerts
None
Indirect fees for cash
Transaction fees
Indirect operating fees for cash
Manual entry
Tariff updates
Manual entry
High operational costs
Cost efficiency
Token fees, and high operational costs
Yes
Cost efficiency
Yes
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Built for Professional Operators

Designed for organisations that need reliable, scalable prepaid energy.
Social Housing Providers
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Private Landlords
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Student Accommodation
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Holiday Rentals & Caravan Parks
Local Authorities & Government Sites
Asset Management Firms
ONLINE PLATFORM OVERVIEW

Built for Professional Operators

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Dashboard

Monitor usage, balances, alerts.

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Payment Handling

Automatic top-ups with secure online payments.

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Reporting

Export consumption and revenue data.

Available Through Our Official Partners
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Prefer to buy through your local electrical wholesaler? We work with partners across the UK, Ireland and Malta.
FAQ
Trusted by councils, housing providers, and large property operators

Common Questions

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