Electricity

Pay-As-You-Go Electricity in Ireland

PrepayPower is Ireland's largest dedicated pay-as-you-go electricity and gas supplier, trusted by over 180,000 households who've chosen to take control of their energy costs. Switch today and get €100 in Welcome Credit.

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  1. No more bills – just pay as you go and stay in control  

  2. Track your usage with the PrepayPower app  

  3. Only top up when you need to  

  4. €100 Welcome Credit* when you switch

  5. Ireland’s most trusted energy supplier  

  6. 12 month contract, estimated annual bill of just €2,093

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To sign up, you’ll need your Meter Point Reference Number, also known as your MPRN. 

This is an 11-digit number that starts with 10. You can find it at the top of your electricity bill.

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PrepayPower puts you back in control. With no more surprise bills to worry about, you simply pay as you go for your energy and enjoy total freedom.  

Plus, with the PrepayPower app, you can track, control, and reduce your energy use, so you can save even more.  

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What Is Pay As You Go Electricity?

Pay as you go electricity means you top up your account in advance and your balance reduces as you use power. There are no bills, no estimates, and no end-of-month surprises.

With a standard credit meter, your supplier estimates your usage and sends a bill every two months — often for an amount you didn't expect. With a prepay meter, you see exactly what you're spending.

In Ireland, pay as you go electricity is delivered through a smart meter installed by PrepayPower. PrepayPower arranges the installation with you at no cost and your electricity supply continues uninterrupted throughout the switch.

Why 180,000 Irish Households Have Switched to Pay-As-You-Go

For most PrepayPower customers, the decision wasn't about price. It was about knowing exactly what they're spending on electricity, every single day.

No bill shock. When you top up €30, you use €30. No estimates, no catch-up payments, no standing-order anxiety.

Real budget control. The PrepayPower app updates your balance every 30 minutes. You can see your daily spend, compare week to week, and spot patterns a bi-monthly bill would never reveal.

Works for renters. No direct debits to set up, no worry about what happens to a bill account when you move, and no dealing with a previous tenant's outstanding balance.

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How Pay-As-You-Go Electricity works with PrepayPower
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Sign up - one call or online form. You'll need your MPRN (the 11-digit number on your electricity bill).

Top up your way - via the PrepayPower app, online, or at any Payzone outlet nationwide.

Track your spend - the app updates your balance every 30 minutes and shows your daily and weekly usage.
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Take Control of Your Energy Costs Today

When you can see how much energy you're using and how much you’re spending, it’s easier to cut back and save.

It’s a great way to reduce your carbon footprint too!

Call 1800 844 511 to switch

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Did you know that you can choose between Classic Pay and Smart Pay?

Call 1800 844 511 and find out which is right for you.

Switching to Prepay Electricity Is Easy

Get your MPRN ready (you’ll find it on your energy bill)

Give us a call on 1800 844 511 or fill in the Switch Form

Relax while we contact your old supplier to complete the switch

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Common questiosn about Pay-As-You-go Electricity

Several providers offer pay as you go electricity in Ireland, including major bill-pay suppliers who offer it alongside their standard plans. PrepayPower is the only dedicated PAYG provider — meaning prepay energy is not a secondary product for us, it's all we do. We're trusted by over 180,000 households and rated 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot.

Switching takes one call. You'll need your MPRN, which you can find on a recent electricity bill. PrepayPower handles everything — including arranging the smart meter installation at no cost. Your supply is not interrupted.

All PrepayPower accounts include emergency credit, which keeps your supply running if your balance reaches zero. It's repaid automatically the next time you top up. The app also sends low-balance alerts so you can top up before it runs out.

Yes. PAYG electricity is available to renters and homeowners. You'll need your landlord's agreement for the smart meter installation, as ESB Networks needs access to the property.

General Electricity Offer – 12 month contract

*Welcome credit is available to new customers only and is subject to a minimum initial 12-month commitment. A termination fee is payable if the contract is terminated by you during the initial period, Welcome credits signify a rebate offered by the company to you the customer. They are offered at the sole discretion of the company. If you avail of the rebate you are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions and any rebate availed of by you may be withdrawn by the company if you terminate your agreement within the Initial Period from the date of commencement. Price is subject to change. For the Full list of T&C’s including, Schedule of charges, Fuel Mix Disclosure see www.prepaypower.ie/termsandconditions. Unit rate, Standing and Prepayment service charges apply. See www.prepaypower.ie/why-switch/pricing for full details of our pricing. Estimated Annual Bill is €2,093.38 inc. VAT. All information correct as of 01/10/26.