How to find your MPAN number.
What does an MPAN number look like?
Below is an example of how your MPAN number should look:
How to read MPAN number
The majority of people are only ever concerned about their MPAN number either when moving house or switching suppliers to get a better energy deal. For these customers, it’s enough to know the last 12 or 13 digits, as that is all your energy provider or price comparison service will require.
Though it may be unlikely you’ll need to use all of these numbers, we’ve broken down what they stand for below. If you simply want to know where your MPAN is located, scroll down to the section titled ‘Where can I find my MPAN number?’.
1. Profile Class
Each property has its own profile class. This number denotes how much electricity you are likely to use within a 24 hour period. If you’re a domestic customer, you’ll usually see ‘01’ or ‘02’ here, while the numbers ‘03’ to ‘08’ are used for non-domestic or business energy. ‘00’ refers to properties using half-hourly meters - typically large businesses with high energy usage.
2. Meter Time Switch Code (MTC)
The Meter Time Switch Code refers to the number of registers that your meter has. This signifies whether your meter is on a multi-rate tariff (such as Economy 7) or not.
3. Line Loss Factor Class (LLFC)
The Line Loss Factor identifies the expected cost that the distribution company will charge for your energy supplier's usage of the distribution network in your area. This is added to your standing charge by your electricity provider but does not affect your electricity usage costs per kWh.
What is a kWh?Electricity units are measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) - that’s one kilowatt of electricity being used over an hour. You can usually find how much energy an electrical household appliance uses in watts on its packaging or in the user instruction manual.
4. Distribution Identifier ID
This is the number associated with your local electricity distribution network operator or DNO.
5. Meter Point ID Number
This unique number is used to identify your specific metering point.
6. Check Digit
The Check Digit is a number used by other systems to verify the above ID and reference information.
Where can I find my MPAN number?
The quickest ways to find your MPAN number are by taking a look at your electricity bill or speaking to an energy expert. You will not find the MPAN number on your physical meter or box.
Where is my MPAN number on bill?
You will usually find your MPAN number in the top left or bottom right corner of your electricity or dual fuel energy bill. Look for a group of seven small boxes with a large letter ‘S’ in front.
Sometimes the MPAN may also be referred to as an Electricity Supply Number or S-Number on your bill, though keep in mind that this is not the same as your energy account number.
How do I find my MPAN number without a bill?
Alternatively, if you know who your electricity company is, you can contact them directly or get in touch with your Distribution Network Operator (DNO).