How to Find Your 14-Digit GEPCO Reference Number & Customer ID

A comprehensive visual guide to locating your unique 14-digit reference number and 10-digit customer ID on Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) electricity bills.

What is a GEPCO Reference Number?

The GEPCO Reference Number is a unique 14-digit alphanumeric code assigned by Gujranwala Electric Power Company to identify your specific electricity connection, sub-division, tariff category, and billing record. It is required whenever you want to check your GEPCO bill online, print a GEPCO duplicate bill copy, or pay your electricity bill through mobile banking apps like JazzCash, EasyPaisa, and 1Link ATMs.

💡 Quick Format Breakdown of 14-Digit Reference Number:

Example: 12 12345 6789012 U

  • Digits 1–2 (e.g., 12): Sub-division code (identifies your local GEPCO office like Model Town Gujranwala or Cantt Sialkot).
  • Digits 3–7 (e.g., 12345): Feeder or batch number.
  • Digits 8–14 (e.g., 6789012): Unique consumer account sequence number.
  • Letter (e.g., U or R): Consumer category indicator (U = Unprotected, R = Residential/Protected).

Where is the Reference Number Located on Your GEPCO Bill?

Follow these simple steps to find your 14-digit reference number on any paper electricity bill issued by GEPCO:

  1. Look at the Top Right Section: Take your paper GEPCO bill and scan the top right corner of the document.
  2. Locate the Box Labeled "REFERENCE NO": You will find a prominent rectangular box labeled REFERENCE NO printed directly above your Name and Consumer Address.
  3. Note the 14 Digits: The number is written without spaces when entering it into the GEPCO Online Bill Checker Tool. For example, if it reads 12 12345 6789012 U, enter 12123456789012 into the search box.

Difference Between GEPCO Reference Number and Customer ID

Many consumers confuse the 14-digit reference number with the 10-digit Customer ID. Here is a clear side-by-side comparison table:

Feature 14-Digit Reference Number 10-Digit Customer ID
Length 14 Digits + 1 Letter (15 characters total) 10 Numeric Digits
Purpose Checking monthly duplicate bills, online bank payments, bill history Permanent meter account identification in GEPCO database
Can it Change? May change if sub-division boundaries or feeder codes are reorganized Stays permanent for the lifetime of the connection
Online Acceptability Accepted by ALL online portals, banks, and bill apps Accepted by GEPCO official portal and major banking apps

Sample Reference Numbers by GEPCO Circles & Sub-Divisions

GEPCO operates across 6 administrative districts in Punjab. Below are common starting sub-division codes for reference numbers across major GEPCO circles:

  • Gujranwala Circle 1 & 2: Sub-division codes starting with 01, 02, 03, 04 (e.g. Model Town, Peoples Colony, Satellite Town, Kamoke).
  • Sialkot Circle: Sub-division codes starting with 11, 12, 13, 14 (e.g. Cantt Sialkot, Daska, Pasrur, Sambrial).
  • Gujrat Circle: Sub-division codes starting with 21, 22, 23 (e.g. City Gujrat, Kharian, Sarai Alamgir).
  • Narowal Division: Sub-division codes starting with 31, 32 (e.g. Narowal City, Shakargarh).
  • Hafizabad Division: Sub-division codes starting with 41, 42 (e.g. Hafizabad City, Pindi Bhattian).
  • Mandi Bahauddin Division: Sub-division codes starting with 51, 52 (e.g. Phalia, Malikwal).
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