Smart meters have revolutionised energy management across Tamil Nadu, in the southern part of India, under the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO). These advanced devices are designed to track real-time electricity usage, offering transparency and control over consumption. Residents of Tamil Nadu benefit from precise billing, eliminating the need for manual meter readings. The introduction of smart meters supports the government’s push for modernising utility infrastructure, ensuring accuracy and efficient energy distribution. For consumers, the convenience of recharging smart meters online or offline makes energy management seamless. With options to recharge through platforms like Bajaj Finserv, users can manage their electricity expenses efficiently.

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

A smart meter is a digital device that records electricity consumption in real time. Unlike traditional meters, smart meters automatically send usage data to the utility company. This reduces the chances of billing errors and provides customers with accurate electricity bills.

Smart meters also allow customers to monitor their energy consumption, helping them manage their usage efficiently.

What is a smart meter

A smart meter is an advanced digital electricity meter designed to provide real-time information about energy consumption. It eliminates the need for manual readings by transmitting data directly to the electricity board. Customers benefit from accurate billing and the ability to recharge their electricity on demand.

Benefits of using smart meters

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

• Real-time monitoring: Provides immediate insights into energy consumption.
• Accurate billing: Eliminates estimation errors and ensures transparency.
• Environmental friendly: Encourages reduced energy consumption.
• Convenience: Allows easy recharge through online or offline methods.
• Enhanced efficiency: Facilitates effective energy management and planning.

How to recharge your smart meter in Tamil Nadu

Recharging a smart meter in Tamil Nadu is a straightforward process, catering to residents' diverse needs. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) offers multiple methods to recharge, including online and offline options.

Online recharge methods provide convenience, enabling users to add credit via websites or mobile applications like Bajaj Finserv. Offline methods include visiting TANGEDCO-authorised centres or specific retail outlets. These flexible solutions ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, helping consumers stay connected effortlessly.

By offering these recharge options, TANGEDCO ensures that residents of Tamil Nadu can manage their electricity needs effectively and without unnecessary hassle.

Online recharge methods

Online recharge options for smart meters in Tamil Nadu include mobile apps, websites, and digital wallets. Platforms such as Bajaj Finserv’s BBPS ensure secure and quick payments.

Users need to enter their consumer number, select their electricity board, and make payments through debit/credit cards, UPI, Bajaj Pay, or net banking. This hassle-free process saves time and guarantees instant credit updates.

Offline recharge options

Offline recharge for smart meters in Tamil Nadu is facilitated through TANGEDCO-authorised centres and select retail outlets. Residents can visit these locations to make payments in cash or through cheque.

To complete the process, users must provide their consumer number to the service agent. This method ensures accessibility for those without online banking facilities or smartphones.

Contact information for smart meter services

Contact details	Information
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO)	044-26713856 / 9445850862
Tamil Nadu District Office	Phone: 18004256000

TANGEDCO Tamil Nadu office contacts:

Office	Contact details
TANGEDCO Tamil Nadu Office	Phone: 94987 94987

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 the ‘PAYMENTS’ section and click on ‘PAY NOW’ under the ‘ELECTRICITY BILL’ option

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

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

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

6. 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.