UNDERSTANDING YOUR PREPAID ELECTRICITY TOKEN
Every time you top up your prepaid electricity meter, you receive a 20-digit number called a token. But what is actually in that string of numbers, and how does your meter know it is legitimate?
This post explains the technology behind your prepaid, electricity token in plain language.
WHAT IS AN STS TOKEN?
A prepaid electricity token is generated using the Standard Transfer Specification (STS), a globally recognised security standard for prepaid metering
STANDARD TRANSFER SPECIFICATION
STS is the intermational security standard used prepaid electricity metering.
20-DIGIT TOKEN
Each purchase generates a unique 20-digit encrypted taken for your meter.
SECURE & UNIQUE
Every token is created specifically for your meter and cannot be copied
WHAT INFORMATION DOES A TOKEN CONTAIN?
METER IDENTIFIER
Links the token to your specific prepaid meter.
TOKEN TYPE
Identifies whether it is electricity credit or a configuration update.
PURCHASE AMOUNT
Contains the amount of electricity purchased.
SECURE ENCRYPTION
Protects the token from fraud and unauthorised use.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PREPAID ELECTRICITY TOKEN
METER SPECIFIC
You token is encrypted for your meter only and will not work on any other meter
SINGLE USE
Once the token is accepted by your meter, it cannot be used or entered again
FRAUD PROTECTION
This security model prevents fraud and keeps tike metmal prepaid safe and reliable.
What Happens During Installation?
TOKEN PURCHASED
ENCRYPTED
ENTERED ON METER
VERIFIED
Step 05
CREDIT ADDED
EMERGENCY CREDIT EXPLAINED
Some prepaid meters include a small emergency credit facility that tamporarily restores your electricity when your balance reaches zero. The amour dis automatically deducted from your top-up successful Contact your property manager to find out whether this feature is available on your mater
METER CONFIGURATION TOKENS
Not every 20-digit token adds electricity credit. Some are used to securely update your meter’s settings, including tariffs or configuration information These tokens are supplied by authorised installers or Utility Smart and are entered exactly Ska a normal prepaid token
WHAT INFORMATION DOES A TOKEN CONTAIN?
TAMPER-PROOF
Protects against fraud and unauthorised use.
ACCURATE BILLING
Every purchase is correctly recorded and accounted for
SECURE TRANSACTIONS
Encrypted from the moment you buy until it is loaded onto your meter.
GLOBAL STANDARD
Trusted worldwide for prepaid electricity solutions
