Enter your Account number - SSE Top up

SSE plc (formerly Scottish and Southern Energy plc) is a multinational energy company headquartered in Perth, Scotland. SSE is a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK.

You can pay your SSE bill at a Post Office branch, via direct debit directly through SSE, payments over the phone, online, or by post.

Prepayment Meter Top-Up
To top up your non-smart prepayment meter, take your SSE electric key or gas card to a Post Office branch. You can top up your card with cash.

Smart pre-pay Top-Up

You can top-up your Smart PAYG meter at any of 11,500 Post Offices, take your Account Identification number (Plastic Card) to the counter, you can pay with cash or debit card, cheques at the discretion of the Post Office.

Direct Debit

You can pay your SSE bill with a direct debit that automatically comes out of your bank account every month. This is called a “Regular Payment Amount” and is an estimate of how much energy you will use over the year, divided into 12 equal payments.

Telephone Payments

To pay your SSE bill by phone, call the SSE automated Cardline on 0345 704 5038. They accept all MasterCard and Visa Cards and are open 24/7.

Online Payments

You can pay your SSE bill online via the SSE app, the SSE website or your personal internet banking app.

To pay your bill via the app, download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and follow the account setup instructions. You can make instant payments, submit meter readings, set up reminders and more.

To pay your bill via the SSE website, access the account login area here. The secure, web-based payment service will take your online payment.

You can pay your bill with cash at any Post Office or bank. Fill in the giro slip found at the bottom of your bill and take it along with the cash, to your chosen bank or Post Office. Some banks may charge you for paying over the counter.

Prepayment Meters
How do I get a new SSE top-up card or key?
To get a new SSE Pay As You Go (prepayment) key or card, call SSE on 0345 026 7039 and they'll send you a new one in the post.