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BESCOM Smart Meter Recharge — How to Recharge Online

Everything you need to recharge a Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd. prepaid smart meter online — across Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Tumkur, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, Chitradurga, plus a units-per-recharge estimate computed from the real BESCOM tariff rates.

Recharge on the official BESCOM portal ↗

How to recharge a BESCOM smart meter

  1. 1
    Open the recharge channelRecharge on the official BESCOM portal at www.bescom.co.in, or through BBPS-enabled UPI apps (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm etc.) by selecting "BESCOM".
  2. 2
    Enter your consumer / meter numberYou'll find it on your smart meter card, an old bill, or the meter's display.
  3. 3
    Pick an amountUse the table below to gauge roughly how many units your money buys.
  4. 4
    PayUPI, debit/credit card or net-banking — keep the payment receipt.
  5. 5
    Watch the balance updateThe balance usually updates within minutes; occasionally it can take a few hours. Check the meter display or the app.

How many units does a recharge buy on BESCOM?

A rough estimate computed from BESCOM's real domestic slab rates (₹5.8–₹5.8/unit). Remember — your prepaid balance doesn't only pay energy charges: fixed charges, FPPA and electricity duty are deducted daily too, so actual units will be somewhat lower.

Recharge amountApprox. units
₹200≈ 34 units
₹500≈ 86 units
₹1,000≈ 172 units
₹2,000≈ 344 units

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What happens when the balance runs low or out?

You get low-balance alerts (SMS/app notification) from the meter. If the balance goes negative, supply can be disconnected automatically — though most DISCOMs do not disconnect at night, on Sundays or on holidays (rules vary by DISCOM). Once you recharge, supply is normally restored automatically with no separate reconnection fee. Full details in our guide: prepaid smart meter disconnection rules →

BESCOM smart meter recharge at a glance

DISCOMBangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd.
State / UTKarnataka
Service regionBangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Tumkur, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, Chitradurga
Official recharge portalwww.bescom.co.in ↗
Domestic energy rate₹5.8 – ₹5.8 per unit
Tariff year2026-27

More smart meter help

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Frequently asked questions

How do I recharge my BESCOM smart meter?
Recharge on the official BESCOM portal at www.bescom.co.in, or through BBPS-enabled UPI apps (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm etc.) by selecting "BESCOM". Pay by UPI, card or net-banking; the balance usually updates within minutes.
How many units does a ₹500 recharge give on BESCOM?
BESCOM's domestic rate spans ₹5.8–₹5.8 per unit, so ₹500 buys roughly 86–86 units — a little less after fixed charges, FPPA and duty are deducted.
What is the minimum recharge amount?
The minimum varies by DISCOM — the exact limit is shown on the official portal/app at recharge time. Rather than many small top-ups, one recharge sized to your typical monthly consumption is usually more convenient.
I recharged but power hasn't come back — what now?
After a successful payment, supply is normally restored automatically; give it a few minutes. If not, check the balance on the meter display, keep your receipt, and raise a complaint on 1912 or your DISCOM helpline.

General guidance — recharge channels, minimum amounts and disconnection rules vary by DISCOM. Always pay only on the official BESCOM portal/app or a BBPS-enabled app; TheDiscomBill never asks for your account number, OTP or password. See recharge guides for every DISCOM →