How to Buy Electricity Online in Botswana

Easily top up your electricity with BotswanaPost. Buy prepaid electricity for your home or business right here, or by downloading the PosoApp by downloading on the Play Store or through PosoMoney. Our easy-to-use online platforms are built with you in mind. Get the units you need for your prepaid meter in minutes.

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Easily top up your electricity with BotswanaPost.

Buy prepaid electricity for your home or business right here, or by downloading the PosoApp by downloading on the Play Store or through PosoMoney.

Our easy-to-use online platforms are built with you in mind. Get the units you need for your prepaid meter in minutes.

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Prepaid Electricity FAQs

How do I buy prepaid electricity in Botswana?

How do I buy prepaid electricity:

  1. dial *145# and press send or (call)
  2. choose option 2 for “Orange Money Transactions”
  3. Enter your Orange Money secret code (PIN)
  4. Choose option 2 ‘Prepaid Services
  5. Choose option 3 for “Buy Motlakase”
  6. Please enter your BPC meter number.
  7. Enter the purchase amount, a minimum of P7.

How do I buy electricity with my phone?

STEP 1: Dial *120*321# on your cellphone. Follow the prompts and select/enter option 1 (Prepaid). STEP 2: Select Electricity. STEP 3: Select Enter Electricity.

Can prepaid electricity be bought online?

Standard Bank’s mobile app is the fastest, easiest way to buy prepaid electricity online.

How can I get electricity on credit in Botswana?

How to get emergency electricity credit in Botswana from Botswana Power Corporation

  1. When your electricity power has been shut off due to low credit.
  2. Go to your electric meter box.
  3. Press 811 on the numeric keypad.
  4. press enter ⏎
  5. You will be given emergency credit of at least P5.00.

How much does it cost to connect electricity in Botswana?

What is the NATIONAL ELECTRICITY STANDARD CONNECTION COST (NESC)? ​A household electricity connection cost of P5,000.00 that when completely rolled out, shall apply to households in electrified settlements, villages, towns, and cities across the country.