This help article explains what Post Office Prepaid Legacy Meter vouchers be used for and how to redeem them.
What can Prepaid legacy meter vouchers be used for?
The Post Office prepaid legacy meters can only be used to top up key/card meters. Energy voucher suppliers available can be found on the Post Office website here - Alternatively, this is listed below.
Where can the vouchers be used?
Any Post Office or Payzone store. Click here to find your nearest branch
What additional costs are there for Post Office vouchers?
There are no set-up costs to start issuing Post Office vouchers. There is a £1.65 issue fee per voucher sent and a £2 cancellation fee (+VAT) per voucher cancelled.
Is there a minimum or maximum purchase value?
There is no minimum value you can purchase. The maximum value you can purchase is £500.
How are vouchers sent to recipients?
Vouchers are able to be sent by email or text message and can also be accessed through the Evouchers mobile app.
How do recipients redeem their voucher?
- Claim their Post Office voucher through the Evouchers app or browser account.
- Take their voucher and their meter card/key to any Post Office or Payzone store.
- The store clerk will scan the barcode and top up their card.
Please note: Post Office are able to undergo additional security checks, this requires the recipient's name and full address. To find out more please email support@evouchers.com
| Provider | Post Office | Payzone |
|---|---|---|
| Avid energy | ✔ | ✔ |
| British Gas | ✔ | ✔ |
| Corona Energy | ✔ | ✔ |
| E (Gas and Electricity) Ltd | ✔ | ✔ |
| E.ON | ✔ | ✔ |
| E.ON Next | ✔ | ✔ |
| EDF | ✔ | ✔ |
| Electricity Plus | ✔ | ✔ |
| Green Energy UK | ✔ | ✔ |
| Haven Power | ✔ | ✔ |
| Nabuh Energy | ✔ | ✔ |
| Octopus Energy | ✔ | ✔ |
| Opus Energy | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ovo (S) formerly known as SSE* | ✔ | ✖ |
| OVO Energy | ✔ | ✖ |
| Rebel Energy | ✔ | ✔ |
| Scottish Power | ✔ | ✖ |
| Spark Energy Supply Ltd | ✔ | ✔ |
| The Renewable Energy Company | ✔ | ✔ |
| Unit Energy | ✔ | ✔ |
| Utilita Energy Ltd | ✔ | ✔ |
| Whoop Energy | ✔ | ✔ |
| Provider | Post Office | Payzone |
|---|---|---|
| British Gas | ✔ | ✔ |
| E.ON | ✔ | ✖ |
| E.ON Next | ✔ | ✔ |
| Firmus | ✖ | ✔ |
| Inexus | ✖ | ✔ |
| Jersey Electricity | ✖ | ✔ |
| Nabuh Energy | ✖ | ✔ |
| Ovo (S) formerly known as SSE | ✔ | ✖ |
| Promentum | ✖ | ✔ |
| Scottish Power | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vital Energi | ✖ | ✔ |
| Wilson Energy | ✖ | ✔ |
| Provider | Post Office | Payzone |
|---|---|---|
| Airtricity SSE | ✔ | ✔ |
| Budget Energy | ✖ | ✔ |
| Calor Gas | ✖ | ✔ |
| Power NI | ✔ | ✖ |
Please note:
Once the recipient makes their voucher selection, their voucher can take up to 72 hours to process. This processing period counts working days only, and so does not include weekends or bank holidays.
Post Office vouchers are single scan redemption vouchers. Any support required following the scanning of a Post Office voucher will need to come from Post Office directly.
Once received, Post Office vouchers are valid for use for 6 months.
For more information on Post Office vouchers please visit their website here.