Pay electricity bills from abroad
Top up an ECG prepaid meter or pay a Ghana electricity or water bill for family — from anywhere in the world. Verify the meter, pay in USD by card, and the recharge token lands within minutes.
How to top up a Ghana meter from abroad
Enter the meter
Type the ECG meter or account number (and the mobile number for Ghana Water). We verify it and, for postpaid accounts, show the holder’s name and any balance.
Choose the amount
Pick how much to top up. You see the exact total in USD — the amount plus a small clear fee — before you confirm.
Get the token
Pay securely by card. For prepaid meters the recharge token and the units (kWh) are shown on screen and emailed to you within minutes.
We verify the meter before you pay
No one wants to top up the wrong meter from thousands of miles away. Ferry Send checks the meter or account first — and for prepaid electricity, the recharge token and the units you’re buying are delivered to you the moment the payment completes, ready to enter on the meter.
Supported in Ghana today: ECG Prepaid / Postpaid, Ghana Water.
Questions, answered
Can I top up an ECG prepaid meter from abroad?
Yes. Enter the meter or account number and Ferry Send tops up the ECG prepaid meter for you. You pay in USD by card from anywhere, and the recharge token is delivered within minutes.
How do I get the ECG recharge token?
As soon as the payment goes through, the prepaid token is shown on screen and emailed to you — ready to enter on the meter. The number of units (kWh) is shown too.
Where do I find the meter / account number?
It’s printed on the ECG prepaid meter or on a past electricity bill. For postpaid accounts, Ferry Send looks the account up and shows the holder’s name and any balance due before you pay.
Can I pay a Ghana Water bill too?
Yes — Ghana Water is supported alongside ECG. Enter the meter number and the mobile number on the account, and we verify it before you pay.
How long does it take?
Most electricity and water payments are completed within minutes, and you get a confirmation as soon as it’s done.
Keep their lights on from anywhere
From the UK, USA, Canada or anywhere — pay in USD, token delivered to Ghana in minutes.
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