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Prepaid Electricity App for South Africa

Manage your prepaid electricity and utility payments wherever you are with the PowerTime app. Buy prepaid electricity, manage multiple meters, track your electricity usage and receive low-credit alerts directly from your phone.

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PowerTime is designed for customers across South Africa who want a simple and convenient way to manage electricity and other everyday utility services.

The PowerTime app brings your electricity purchases and energy information together in one convenient place.

From buying a prepaid electricity token to checking your usage history, the app helps you stay on top of your electricity without needing to visit a physical vending point.

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Buy Prepaid Electricity
Purchase prepaid electricity from your phone, wherever you are in South Africa.
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Manage Multiple Meters 
Add and manage multiple supported prepaid electricity meters from your PowerTime account.
This is particularly useful for customers managing more than one property or meter. The current app listing confirms multiple-meter management as a feature.
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View Token History 
Access your previous electricity purchases and token information through your account.
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Everything You Need To Manage Your Electricity

Track Electricity Usage 
View consumption information and usage statistics to better understand how much electricity you are using.
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Get Low-Credit Alerts 
Receive notifications when your electricity level is low, helping you avoid unexpectedly running out of power.
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Monitor Your Virtual Meter 
Use PowerTime's virtual meter and consumption information to keep track of your electricity usage.

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Secure Payments Through PowerTime

PowerTime provides secure payment options for purchasing prepaid electricity, airtime, data and paying bills. Available payment methods include credit and debit cards and EFT.

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MANAGE EVERYTHING THROUGH THE
POWERTIME APP

Take control of your electricity and utility payments from anywhere. Buy electricity, monitor transactions, receive notifications and manage your account through the Powertime mobile app.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PowerTime app?
The Powertime app enables users to purchase prepaid electricity, airtime, data and pay their bill in 1 click.

Can I buy prepaid electricity using the PowerTime app?
Yes, you can buy prepaid electricity for more than 100 municipalities and utilities in South Africa.
 
Can I manage more than one prepaid electricity meter? 
Yes, the Powertime app lets you add several meters on your profile. You can buy for as many meter as you want in 1 click.

Can I see my electricity usage on the PowerTime app?
The Powertime app tracks your electricity purchase and displays your current usage as well as your monthly average usage. Our graphs also show your usage history.

Does the PowerTime app alert me when my electricity is low?
Our virtual meter estimates your current credit and alerts you when your credit is low.

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