Smart meters have revolutionised electricity usage and bill management across various cities in India, including Barrackpore, West Bengal. The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) oversees smart meter operations in this region, ensuring efficient and accurate electricity services. Smart meters provide Barrackpore residents with real-time insights into electricity consumption, enabling them to recharge as needed while avoiding unexpected service interruptions.

By facilitating easy recharges and eliminating the need for manual meter readings, smart meters have become a preferred choice for modern households and businesses in Barrackpore. This article details the concept of smart meters, their benefits, recharge methods, and other essential information for users.

Bajaj Pay, the BBPS platform from Bajaj Finserv, simplifies the process of recharging your smart meters. With this platform, you can recharge your electricity smart meter, make payments, and access your recharge receipts quickly and efficiently. Bajaj Pay also supports a wide range of other financial transactions, making it an all-in-one solution for managing multiple payments with ease.

Understanding smart meters

Smart meters are advanced devices designed to provide real-time data on electricity consumption. Unlike traditional meters, they automatically communicate usage data to the electricity board, ensuring accurate billing and efficient service.

What is a smart meter

A smart meter is an electronic device that records electricity usage and communicates this data to the electricity supplier. This technology eliminates the need for manual readings, ensuring accurate and timely billing. Additionally, smart meters allow users to monitor their consumption in real time, helping manage electricity usage effectively.

Benefits of using smart meters

Here are the key benefits of using a smart meter for your electricity connection:

• Accurate billing: Eliminates errors in electricity bills by providing precise data.
• Real-time usage insights: Enables users to monitor electricity consumption instantly.
• Convenient recharge options: Offers multiple online and offline recharge methods.
• Environmentally friendly: Promotes energy conservation by tracking and managing usage.
• Improved service: Reduces the chances of disconnections due to missed payments.

How to recharge your smart meter in Barrackpore

Recharging a smart meter in Barrackpore is a straightforward process, facilitated by WBSEDCL's robust infrastructure. Users can recharge their smart meters online or offline, ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply.

Online methods, such as mobile apps and dedicated portals, are popular for their ease and speed. Offline methods, including visiting WBSEDCL offices or designated payment centres, remain reliable options for those without internet access.

Both options offer flexibility, allowing users to select the method that best suits their preferences and circumstances.

Online recharge

Online recharges are quick and user-friendly, making them a popular choice for Barrackpore residents. Users can recharge through WBSEDCL’s official website, mobile apps, or third-party platforms like Bajaj Finserv.

To recharge online, users need a stable internet connection and their smart meter ID. Online platforms offer various payment methods, including UPI, Bajaj Pay, cards, and net banking. Once payment is complete, users receive instant confirmation of their recharge.

Offline recharge options

Offline methods cater to users who prefer in-person interactions or lack internet access. Residents of Barrackpore can visit WBSEDCL offices or designated payment counters for offline recharges.

These centres typically require users to provide their smart meter ID and make payments via cash or cheque. While slightly less convenient than online methods, offline recharges remain a reliable option for uninterrupted electricity services.

Contact information for smart meter services

Efficient customer support is vital for resolving queries and ensuring smooth smart meter operations. Below are essential contacts for Barrackpore residents:

Service type	Contact details
Customer care hotline	19121
WBSEDCL Barrackpore office	033-2592-0049
Email support	support@wbsedcl.in
Office timings	Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Barrackpore office contacts:

Barrackpur	2592-0049
Rahara	2568-2034
Sodepur	2595-2772
Muragacha	2537-0040
Pansila	2523-7488
Agarpara	2565-5933
Anandapuri	2592-0806
Jaffarpur	2535-4064
Talpukur	2592-2138
Aurobindanagar	2541-2778

Steps to pay your electricity bill online on the Bajaj Finserv website

Paying the electricity bill through the Bajaj Finserv website is simple. Here are the steps:

1. Visit the Bajaj Finserv website

2. Navigate to ‘ALL PAYMENTS’ under the ‘PAYMENTS’ section and click on it

3. Select the ‘ELECTRICITY BILL’ option from under ‘BILLS AND RECHARGES’

4. A pop-up will request for sign-in, enter your mobile number and click on ‘GET OTP’ to login

5. Select your service provider from the list of power suppliers

6. Enter your ‘CUSTOMER ID’ and click on ‘FETCH YOUR BILL’

7. Verify the bill amount and click on ‘PAY NOW’

8. Pay using the multiple payment methods available such as Bajaj Pay UPI, debit card, credit card, net banking, and Bajaj Pay Wallet.

Post the transaction you will be receiving a confirmation to intimate about successful payment.

Fee and charges

A convenience fee of up to 2% will be charged depending on the transaction amount and payment mode (inclusive of applicable taxes). For more information on fees and charges, click here.



Note: For failed transactions, the total amount including charges except taxes are reversed.