If you don't have a smart meter, submit a reading around your monthly billing date via the Octopus Energy app or website to avoid estimated bills.
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When to submit readings
If you don't have a smart meter, submit a reading around your monthly billing date via the Octopus Energy app or website to avoid estimated bills.
Where to submit readings
Submit reading on the official site →
Good to know
Octopus Energy encourages monthly submissions even outside billing dates to keep your usage graphs accurate.
Keep a history of your readings
Keep a personal record of every reading you send to Octopus Energy — just photograph the meter in Telegram or WhatsApp and FinMan logs the value and date automatically.
Frequently asked questions
- How often do I need to submit a meter reading to Octopus Energy?
- This depends on your tariff and contract — check the deadline above, and log a reading with a photo in FinMan every time so you always know when you last submitted one.
- What happens if I miss the deadline for Octopus Energy?
- Most providers estimate your consumption and adjust the bill once you submit an actual reading — it's worth doing as soon as you notice you missed the window.
- Can I submit a meter reading to Octopus Energy by photo?
- Octopus Energy doesn't accept photos directly for billing, but you can photograph your meter in FinMan first to save the exact reading and date, then enter it through the official channel above.
Never lose track of a reading again
FinMan reminds you and keeps every meter reading, receipt and bill in one place.
Get Started
Submission windows and exact deadlines are set by the provider and may change — always check the official channel above for current requirements.