What is an electricity keypad meter, and how does pay as you go electricity work?

An electricity keypad meter is a pay as you go meter. You pay for your electricity before you use it by adding credit.

To add credit, you top up and get a 20-digit top-up code. You enter the code on your meter keypad. Your meter then uses that credit as you go.

The keypad also lets you check your balance, see how many days of credit you have left and view your electricity use.