How to Buy ECG Prepaid Online in Ghana

By | January 19, 2025

Buying prepaid from Electricity Company of Ghana online has become popular in Ghana nowadays, offering a hassle-free way to top up your phone or internet without leaving your home or office. This guide will walk you through the various methods on how to buy ECG prepaid Online in Ghana.

What is ECG prepaid in Ghana? ECG prepaid is a service offered by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) that allows customers to purchase electricity credit for prepaid meters.

How to Buy ECG Prepaid Online in Ghana

1. Using the ECG PowerApp

  • Download the app: Download the official ECG PowerApp from your phone’s app store (Google Play Store or Apple App Store).  
  • Register or log in: Create an account or log in to your existing account using your mobile number.  
  • Select “Buy Credit”: Choose the prepaid meter you want to top up.  
  • Enter the amount: Input the desired amount of credit.
  • Select payment method: Choose your preferred payment option (e.g., mobile money, bank card).  
  • Confirm and pay: Review the details and confirm the transaction.

2. Using Vodafone Cash

  • *Dial 110#: Access the Vodafone Cash menu.  
  • Select “Make Payments”
  • Choose “Pay Bill”
  • Select “Utilities”
  • Choose “ECG”
  • Register your meter: If not already registered, register your meter number.
  • Enter the amount: Input the desired amount of credit.  
  • Confirm and pay: Review the details and confirm the transaction.

How to top up ECG prepaid meter online?

1. Using the ECG PowerApp

  • Download the app: Download the official ECG PowerApp from your phone’s app store (Google Play Store or Apple App Store).  
  • Register or log in: Create an account or log in to your existing account using your mobile number.  
  • Select “Buy Credit”: Choose the prepaid meter you want to top up.  
  • Enter the amount: Input the desired amount of credit.
  • Select payment method: Choose your preferred payment option (e.g., mobile money, bank card).  
  • Confirm and pay: Review the details and confirm the transaction.

2. Using Mobile Money Platforms (e.g., Vodafone Cash, MTN Mobile Money)

  • Dial the mobile money shortcode: *110# for Vodafone Cash, *170# for MTN Mobile Money.  
  • Follow the on-screen prompts: Select “Make Payments” or “Pay Bills.”
  • Choose “Utilities” and then “ECG.”
  • Enter your meter number.
  • Enter the amount of credit you wish to purchase.
  • Confirm the transaction.

3. Using ECG Short code

The ECG shortcode for prepaid meter top-up in Ghana is *226#.

Here’s how you can use it:

  1. Dial *226# from your mobile phone.
  2. Follow the on-screen prompts:
    • Select the option for prepaid meter top-up.
    • Enter your meter number.
    • Choose your preferred payment method (e.g., mobile money).
    • Enter the amount you wish to top up.
    • Confirm the transaction.

What is the short code for ECG prepaid? Customers are strongly advised to personally initiate transactions through ECG POWER (Mobile App or short code*226#) for all payments.

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