Find your metering point ID quickly: The key to a cheaper electricity plan

What is a metering point ID?

A metering point ID is a unique 18-digit code that always starts with 735999 — and it is the key to being able to switch or compare your electricity plan correctly.

The code identifies your physical electricity connection, meaning the actual metering point in your home or property. It is important to understand the difference between this and your customer number: the customer number belongs to you as a person, while the metering point ID belongs to the property. If you move out, the code stays behind. The next tenant or owner takes over the same metering point ID.

This is different from how many people think the electricity system works. In practice, it is the metering point ID — not your name or personal identity number — that the electricity provider needs in order to connect the right plan to the right metering point in the grid.

All electricity providers require the code when you apply for a new contract. Without it, a switch can be rejected or delayed. If you want to compare electricity plans and switch quickly, it is smart to have the code ready before you start. In the next section, we explain why the metering point ID is so important for the switch to go through.

Why do I need a metering point ID?

Your metering point ID is mandatory every time you switch electricity plan — without it, the process can be rejected or delayed by the grid company.

The code ensures the correct connection point. When you switch electricity provider, the new provider needs to know exactly which electricity meter the contract applies to. Sweden has millions of connection points, and the address alone is not always enough to identify the correct one. Your electricity metering point ID is the unique link between you, your meter and the contract you want to sign.

Without the code, the switch can get stuck. In practice, this means your application is put on hold until the information is completed — and you continue paying for your more expensive plan in the meantime.

With the code ready, the process is quick. You can compare and switch in under 2 minutes. If you want to understand the differences between contract types before switching, you can read more about how to choose the right electricity plan — so you know exactly what to look for.

The next step is to actually find your code — and it is usually located somewhere most people never think to look.

Where do I find the metering point ID on my electricity meter?

Your electricity meter is the fastest way to find your metering point ID — and you do not need to look for long if you know where to check.

The location of the electricity meter varies depending on your type of home. In houses, it is usually located in the basement or on the facade in a locked meter cabinet. In apartment buildings, you usually find it in the stairwell or in a shared space in the basement.

The code on the meter can be shown in two ways: either as a printed label on the front of the meter, or by scrolling through the digital display. Browse through the display until you see a number sequence that starts with 735999 — that is your metering point ID.

Important: Do not confuse the metering point ID with the meter’s serial number. The serial number is shorter and unique to the hardware — it cannot be used when switching electricity plan. If you have a heat pump and want to optimise your plan, it can be especially important to have the correct code ready. Read more about electricity plans adapted for heat pumps.

Apartment residents often do not have direct access to the meter cabinet. In that case, contact your landlord or housing association — they should be able to help you. If it is difficult to find the metering point ID without a bill through the meter, the next section shows how to find the code digitally in just a few minutes.

How do I find my metering point ID without a paper bill?

Missing your electricity meter or paper bill? There are several quick ways to find your metering point ID — and you do not need to have the physical code in front of you to move forward.

My pages with the grid company is the easiest option. Log in with BankID on your electricity grid company’s website — not the electricity supplier’s website — and look under the section for your installation or meter details. The code is available there in practically all cases.

Call the grid owner directly if you cannot find the login. The grid company is legally required to provide your metering point ID to you as the connected customer. Have your personal identity number and address ready to make the call quick.

When moving, the grid owner is the only secure source. Neither the previous landlord nor the electricity supplier can confirm the correct metering point ID information for a new address — only the grid company has the correct registered details.

It is worth saving the code before you start comparing plans. The next step is to understand what the metering point ID is actually different from — and why you cannot use your customer number instead.

What is the difference between a metering point ID and a customer number?

A metering point ID and a customer number may sound similar, but they are fundamentally different — and mixing them up is one of the most common reasons why a switch is rejected.

The customer number is personal. It is linked to you as a customer with a specific electricity provider and disappears when you switch provider. Each new provider gives you a new customer number.

The metering point ID, on the other hand, is linked to your home and electricity connection — not to you. It is connected to your electricity meter and remains the same no matter how many times you switch electricity provider. A house in central Sweden therefore has the same ID year after year, even if the owner has changed electricity plans in SE3 five times.

In practice, this means that you may have a new customer number with a provider, but the exact same metering point ID as always. It is the metering point ID that electricity providers and grid companies use to identify where the electricity should be delivered.

Always provide the metering point ID — not the customer number — when comparing or switching electricity plans. An incorrect ID stops the switch immediately. Now that you know the difference, it is also worth knowing what happens to your ID when you move.

What happens to my metering point ID when I move?

The metering point ID follows the property – not you. This is one of the most common misunderstandings when moving: the code is permanently linked to your current address and electricity meter, and it stays there when you leave.

Your new home has its own metering point ID that belongs to that connection. It does not matter whether you move within the same city or to another electricity zone — you always start with a new code.

Find your new metering point ID in one of these ways:

• Welcome letter from the grid owner – sent automatically to your new address shortly after you move in
• The grid owner’s “My pages” – log in with BankID to see the code directly
• The electricity meter – often located in the electrical cabinet or in a shared space in the building

In practice, moving is the perfect opportunity to review your entire electricity plan. Many people end up on a default assigned electricity price with a new provider without noticing it — which can cost thousands of kronor extra per year. With your new code ready, you can easily compare options for your new address and make sure you do not pay more than necessary.

The next step is to actually use the metering point ID to find the right plan — and it is easier than most people think.

How do I use my metering point ID to compare electricity plans?

Have your metering point ID ready before you start — without it, you will never see the exact prices for your specific connection.

The process is simple once you have the code available. Enter the metering point ID directly in Wipick’s comparison tool, and the system matches your specific connection with current offers from electricity providers. You do not have to guess whether the price applies to your address — you see the correct figures directly.

One important check to make: see if you are currently paying a default assigned electricity price. This is the expensive standard contract that is activated automatically when no other provider is chosen, and Swedish households that switch away from it can save thousands of kronor per year. If you are unsure whether this applies to you, you can read more about how to sign an electricity contract as an apartment resident — the step involving the metering point ID is clearly explained there.

Timing also matters. Switch well before any binding period expires — otherwise, you risk being extended on terms you did not choose. With your metering point ID ready, the entire comparison on Wipick only takes a few minutes. Compare electricity plans for your connection at Wipick and see if you can lower your monthly cost today.