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where can I find my meter's serial number?

megpotts
megpotts Posts: 10 Forumite
I read in the Mail recently that we should check that the serial numbers on the gas meter and on the gas bill are the same,but I can't find the number on my meter can anyone tell me exactly where on the meter it is,please.I have asked my supplier on they just the number is under the gas screen,ther is anumber there but it is a very long onme,the number on my bill just 6 numbers.Any help appreciated
MegP

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  • lemontart
    lemontart Posts: 6,037 Forumite
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    if you look at the meter it is sometimes located below the dial or the digits bit, others have a sticker on it with a bar code and the number above or below it
    I am responsible me, myself and I alone I am not the keeper others thoughts and words.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,128 Forumite
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    You are looking at the wrong number on the bill, an MPAN is 21 digits long.
    http://www.energylinx.co.uk/mpan.htm
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  • lemontart
    lemontart Posts: 6,037 Forumite
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    macman wrote: »
    You are looking at the wrong number on the bill, an MPAN is 21 digits long.
    http://www.energylinx.co.uk/mpan.htm

    Mpan is for electricity not gas as the op is asking about
    I am responsible me, myself and I alone I am not the keeper others thoughts and words.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,128 Forumite
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    lemontart wrote: »
    Mpan is for electricity not gas as the op is asking about

    True...I must have subconciously been anticipating the OP's next question...
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • lemontart
    lemontart Posts: 6,037 Forumite
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    macman wrote: »
    True...I must have subconciously been anticipating the OP's next question...
    lol

    seriously though checking the serial number against bills is a good idea
    I am responsible me, myself and I alone I am not the keeper others thoughts and words.
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