Getting Started

Is Topupmeters Right for Me?

Topupmeters is the perfect fit for landlords who pay the main bill and want a hassle-free way to recover energy costs directly from their tenants.
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Is Topupmeters right for me?

Provided your property has a dependable mobile network signal, our system enables your tenants to conveniently top up their energy credit online at any time.
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I pay the main energy supply bill

The property manager or owner should be paying an energy supplier for the main incoming meter for the whole property.

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Tenants are capable of making payments online

No cash, coins or tokens. Topup payments are online using a credit or debit card.  Topup codes are instantly sent to the meter over the mobile phone network.

Confirmation screen showing a successful £50 top-up payment with credit card icons for Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Maestro.
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Meters can be installed in easy to access areas

It's important that the consumer can reach the meter to use emergency credit and check their balance at all times.

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There is good mobile phone signal

Topupmeters have network roaming SIMs requiring coverage on at least 1 network; EE, Vodafone or O2.

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I pay the main energy supply bill

The property manager or owner should be paying an energy supplier for the main incoming meter for the whole property.

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Payment confirmation screen showing a £50 top-up with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Maestro options.

Tenants are capable of making payments online

No cash, coins or tokens. Topup payments are online using a credit or debit card.  Topup codes are instantly sent to the meter over the mobile phone network.

Confirmation message showing £50 topped up with supported payment methods including VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, and Maestro.
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Meters can be installed in easy to access areas

It's important that the consumer can reach the meter to use emergency credit and check their balance at all times.

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There is good mobile phone signal

Topupmeters have network roaming SIMs requiring coverage on at least 1 network; EE, Vodafone or O2.

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Join the growing list of landlords using smart prepayment meters

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No Money Handling
Topup online at anytime for instant energy credit.
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No Risk of Theft
No coins, cards, or tokens. Payments are made online or over the phone.
Easy Online Paymnets
Customize tariffs, issue credit, get alerts and more from the landlord web portal.

Getting Started Is Simple

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Order Your Meters

Choose the variant and complete checkout.

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Install by 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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Order Your Meters

Choose the variant and complete checkout.

Shopping cart showing two Topup Electric Prepayment Smart Meters priced at £165.00 and £195.00 with quantity selectors and subtotal £360.00, and a payment summary indicating payment success and status being delivered.
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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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Thinking of Upgrading?

Replacing old coin and card operated meters has never been easier. Simply order Topupmeters and arrange for an electrician to replace the old submeters.  Activation takes minutes and there is no risk of extended supply interruption.
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Info For Installers

Electrical Installation

Our meters are single-phase 230V, any NICEIC-registered electrician can safely fit them as sub-meters located directly downstream of your property's main billing meter.

Once the physical installation is underway, simply log into your Gateway portal to get your system online.

You will need to record exactly where each meter is being fitted, request activation, and configure your energy tariffs to align perfectly with your main utility bill.
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Request Activation
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Set Tariffs and Account Details
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Start Collecting Topups
Info for tenants

What Tenants Need to Do?

When upgrading to Topupmeters its recommended to welcome residents to the platform to introduce them to the new technology.  It is important they know how to use the meter and how to topup as they may be used to going to their local shops to purchase energy
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Website
https://payments2.topupmeters.co.uk
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Meter Serial Number
e.g. EML2012404232
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Identifier Code
e.g. A2FB1
Payments are made using a valid credit or debit card only.
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