What is a BESCOM Account Number? How to Find It and Pay?
Learn what a BESCOM account number is, where to find it on your bill, how it differs from the RR number, and how to pay your first BESCOM bill in Bangalore online.
Quick Summary: (TL; DR)
Your BESCOM account number is a unique 7-digit number printed at the top of your electricity bill used for online bill viewing, payment, and all service requests. It is the same as your BESCOM account ID. If you have lost your bill, use your RR number on the BESCOM portal or call 1912. If you have just bought a property in Bangalore, paying bills with the old account number is not enough. You need a formal BESCOM name transfer to register the connection in your name.
What is a BESCOM Account Number?
A BESCOM account number is the unique identifier assigned to your electricity connection. It is the primary number used to:
Identify your specific electricity meter and connection
View your bill online
Make bill payments on the BESCOM portal or through third-party apps
Log in to the BESCOM self-service portal
Raise service requests, complaints, or meter-related queries
Every electricity connection in Bangalore has its own BESCOM account number. Whether it is a residential flat, an independent house, a shop, or a commercial establishment each metered connection has a unique account number.
What is the Difference Between BESCOM Account Number, Account ID and RR Number?
This is where most first-time users get confused. Here is the clear breakdown:
Term | What it Means | Where it Appears |
Account Number | The unique number for your electricity connection used for bill payment and online access | Printed on your BESCOM electricity bill |
Account ID | Same as the account number in most BESCOM contexts used interchangeably on the payment portal | BESCOM online portal login and bill payment page |
RR Number | Ring Road Number an older reference number used in BESCOM's earlier billing system | Older BESCOM bills; still used in some backend records |
Consumer Number | Another term used interchangeably with account number in some BESCOM documents | BESCOM bill and service correspondence |
In short: For most online payment and bill viewing purposes, your BESCOM account number and account ID refer to the same thing. The RR number is an older system reference that is still relevant for tracing older connections.
Where is the BESCOM Account Number on the Bill?
Your BESCOM account number is printed clearly on your electricity bill. Here is exactly where to find it:
Top section of the bill Look for a field labelled "Account Number," "Account ID," or "Consumer Number"
It is typically a 7-digit number for most Bangalore residential connections
It appears near your name, address, and meter number at the top of the bill
On digital bills sent via SMS or email, the account number is usually in the first few lines of the bill summary
What does a BESCOM account number look like? A typical BESCOM account number is a 7-digit numeric code for example: 4521867. Some connections may have slightly different formats depending on the division and the age of the connection.
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How to Find Your BESCOM Account Number
If you do not have a physical bill or have misplaced it, here are all the ways to find your BESCOM account number:
1. Check Your Previous Electricity Bill The fastest way. Your account number is printed on every bill physical or digital. Check your email inbox for a BESCOM bill if you receive them digitally.
2. Check the BESCOM SMS Alerts If your mobile number is registered with BESCOM, bill intimation SMS messages typically include your account number or a reference to it.
3. Use the BESCOM Online Portal with Your RR Number
Visit the official BESCOM website
Go to the "View Bill" or "Know Your Account ID" section
Enter your RR number this is usually found on older bills or on your meter card
The portal will display your current account ID linked to that RR number
4. Visit the Nearest BESCOM Office Carry your meter number and address proof. Staff at the local BESCOM division office can look up your account number using the meter serial number or your address.
5. Check the Meter Card When BESCOM installs a meter, they leave a meter card at the premises. This card often has the RR number and account details noted on it.
6. Contact BESCOM Helpline Call the BESCOM customer care helpline 1912 with your registered mobile number or address details. They can help you retrieve your account number.
How to Find BESCOM Account ID with RR Number Online
If you have your RR number but need your current account ID, here is the step-by-step process:
Visit the official BESCOM website (bescom.karnataka.gov.in or the BESCOM consumer portal)
Look for the "Pay Bill" or "View Bill" section
Select "Search by RR Number" if that option is available
Enter your RR number and submit
Your account details including the account ID will be displayed
Note down the account ID for future use
How to View BESCOM Bill with Account ID
Once you have your account number or account ID, viewing your bill online is straightforward:
Visit the BESCOM consumer portal or the Paytm/PhonePe/Google Pay app
Select "Electricity" and choose "BESCOM" as the provider
Enter your account number or account ID
Your current bill amount due, due date, and units consumed will be displayed
Proceed to pay directly from the same screen
BESCOM Bill Payment Using Account ID Step by Step
Through the BESCOM Portal:
Visit the official BESCOM portal
Click on "Pay Bill Online"
Enter your account ID (account number)
View the bill details and confirm the amount
Choose your payment method UPI, net banking, debit/credit card
Complete the payment and save the receipt
Through Third-Party Apps (Paytm, PhonePe, BBPS):
Open the app and go to "Electricity Bill Payment"
Select "BESCOM" or "BESCOM Karnataka"
Enter your account number
The bill amount is fetched automatically
Complete the payment
Always save your payment receipt either as a screenshot or download the PDF. This is your proof of payment and may be needed for any future billing disputes.
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What is BESCOM Registration For New Connections
If you are a new property owner in Bangalore and the BESCOM connection is still in the previous owner's name, you need to do a BESCOM name transfer not just pay the existing bills. Here is the difference:
BESCOM Bill Payment: Paying the electricity bill for an existing connection using the current account number anyone can do this with the account number
BESCOM Name Transfer: Formally changing the registered name on the electricity connection from the previous owner to the new owner this requires document submission at the BESCOM office
For a BESCOM name transfer, you will typically need:
Sale deed or Khata in your name
Identity proof
Previous owner's details or NOC (if available)
Application at the local BESCOM division office
We at Vault Proptech
At Vault Proptech, BESCOM name transfer is one of the most requested services among our clients especially new homeowners and NRIs who have just purchased a flat or independent house in Bangalore. Getting the electricity connection transferred to your name is not just about paying bills correctly it is an important part of establishing your ownership records. Our team handles the entire BESCOM name transfer process for you from document preparation to submission so you never have to figure out which counter to go to or which form to fill.
Conclusion
Your BESCOM account number is the key to managing your electricity connection in Bangalore from viewing bills to making payments to raising service requests. It is a 7-digit number printed clearly on your bill. If you cannot find it, your RR number is the next best starting point. And if the connection is still in the previous owner's name, a BESCOM name transfer should be your first step as a new property owner not just a bill payment.
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