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How much is the Meralco meter deposit?

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How much is the Meralco meter deposit?

1. What is a meter deposit? It is an amount previously required from customers during application for a new service connection to guarantee against loss or damage of the electrical meter installed. The deposit was equivalent to one-half of the cost of the electric meter and its accessories.

How do I return my Meralco bill?

In case you want to avail of the installment plan, Meralco will refund the payments to you at the Meralco Business Center upon presentation of your proof of payment and proper identification or authorization. The refunded amount will then be treated as unpaid balance and will be included in your installment plan.

Is Meralco deposit refundable?

The bill deposit, Meralco has explained, serves as security against any unpaid electric bills. A customer who pays his bill fully and on time for three consecutive years is entitled to a full refund of his bill deposit, plus any earned interest.

How much is Meralco reconnection fee?

If you wish to have your service reconnected, kindly settle your unpaid account specified below (including the reconnection fee of P44. 80) with any of our branch offices most convenient to you.

How do I contact Meralco?

Call our 24/7 hotline

  1. For Residential Concerns: Hotline ‌: 16211. Website ‌: www.meralco.com.ph/residential.
  2. For MERALCO Biz Partners: Hotline ‌: 16210. Website ‌: www.meralco.com.ph/biz.
  3. For MERALCO Corporate Partners. Hotline ‌: 16210. Website ‌: www.meralco.com.ph/corporatepartners.

How can I delete my Meralco account?

You may opt to deactivate Your MERALCO Online account. Deactivation of MERALCO Online account may be done in the Profile Settings – “Deactivate Account”.

How long does Meralco take to disconnect?

You understand that Your MERALCO Online account will be automatically logged out after 15 minutes of inactivity.

How many days does Meralco disconnection?

§ Residential electric services may be disconnected when a bill is not paid within 45 days from the statement date.

When does Meralco start refunding meter deposits?

Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced on Tuesday that it will start repaying the recently mandated P2.8 billion refund of customers’ meter deposits, plus interest, in November this year.

What does a refund on a meter deposit mean?

Meter Deposit Refund 1. What is a meter deposit? It is an amount previously required from customers during application for a new service connection to guarantee against loss or damage of the electrical meter installed.

Can you pay Meralco bill with credit card?

Following the advisory of Meralco about paying their bills cashless, many people used other methods of payment. Should you be one of the people who paid it using credit card or the automatic debit, or even through the app, reclaiming it physically might be hard.

How can I get my meter deposit back?

The State, through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), shall initiate escheat proceedings in the Regional Trial Court (RTC) where the bank is located, and thereafter, declare the unclaimed Meter Deposit, after due notice and hearing, escheated in favor of the State. 7. How can customers apply for it?