Utilities Quick Guide Residential
Before Moving In
Open Utilities Account
Schedule appointment for supply turn on
Reschedule supply turn on appointment
(If applicable)
Notes:
- You will receive an SMS notification confirming receipt of your application.
- You will receive an email and letter confirming appointment date & time after application is successfully processed.
- Rescheduling of appointments are subject to availability of time slots.
After Moving In
Monitor consumption via SP app
Submit Meter Readings
View and pay utilities bill
Request Switch to Retailer
(Optional)
Notes:
- Please allow 7 business days lead time after opening of account.
- Regardless of whether you are signing up with a retailer or SP, you would still have to open a utilities account with us.
Moving Out
Notes:
- Please allow up to 30 business days to receive your refunded deposit.
Opening Your Residential Utilities Account
Who can apply
Who can apply
Singaporeans, PRs and foreigners with valid documentation aged 18 years and above
Application Channels
Application Channels
- SP app - iOS and Android
- SP Utilities Portal
- Customer Service Centre
Required Documents & Security Deposit
Required Documents & Security Deposit
Please prepare the following documents:
- Identification documents
- Proof of Ownership / Tenancy
Information on Security Deposit
Account Activation & Turn-On Appointment
Account Activation & Turn-On Appointment
- Your account will be activated on your preferred date.
- You may be required to arrange a turn-on appointment during the application. Please allow a 1-week lead time from your application date for your turn-on appointment.
- For HDB BTO flats: No appointment is required for electricity and water supply turn on.
- For resale HDB and other residential properties: A safety inspection will be done on site before your supplies are turned on. Account holders or a representative must be present for turn-on appointments.
- Gas supply turn-on is done separately by City Energy. After receiving confirmation on your account opening, call 1800 555 1661 to make an appointment.
Managing Your Utilities
Manage your utilities account with the SP app or SP Utilities Portal
Manage your utilities account with the SP app or SP Utilities Portal
- View and pay your bills on the go
- Manage and update your personal details
- Update your billing preference
- Monitor your current and historical energy consumption
- Self-help e-services such as refund request, fee waiver, payment arrangement and water leakage appeals
- Buy at Wholesale Electricity Price#
- Live Chat^
^ Available only via SP app
# Available only via SP Utilities Portal
Submit Meter Readings
Submit Meter Readings
Avoid estimated bills by submitting your meter readings monthly.
- SP app
- Click “Explore” under the homepage, followed by “Meter Reading”.
- Follow on-screen instructions.
Other submission methods
- SP Utilities Portal
- Telephony IVR
Paying Your Utilities Bills
Paying Your Utilities Bills
Pay your utilities bills via the following convenient methods:
- PayNow QR on the SP app and SP Utilities Portal
- Credit/Debit card payment on the SP app
- eGIRO
- Internet Banking
- AXS stations
- 7-Eleven stores (not available for account numbers starting with ‘93’)
- DBS/POSB/OCBC Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
Switching to Another Electricity Provider
Switching to Another Electricity Provider
You can choose to buy electricity from an electricity retailer that best meets your household needs. Switching can be done in 3 easy steps:
- Check out price plans that retailers are offering.
- Contact your preferred retailer to better understand the terms and conditions of the offered price plan.
- Sign up with the retailer.
Your retailer will work with us to facilitate a seamless switch for you. Click here to find out more.
Alternatively, you can choose to buy electricity from the SP Wholesale Electricity Market.
Closing Your Utilities Account
Channels available to close your account
Channels available to close your account
- SP app - iOS and Android
- SP Utilities Portal
- Customer Service Centre
What to note when closing your account
What to note when closing your account
- Your security deposit will be used to offset the final charges. Any credit balance will be refunded through your preferred method.
- GIRO arrangement will automatically be terminated after the final charges have been deducted from your GIRO account.
- For termination of gas supply, City Energy charges a termination fee. Please check with City Energy for more information.