A Sua Primeira Conta de Luz
Portuguese electricity bills arrive monthly or bi-monthly and can look intimidating at first. The main supplier in Portugal is EDP — Energias de Portugal, though liberalised market suppliers (Galp, Endesa, Gold Energy) issue bills in a similar format. Here is a fully annotated example.
EDP Comercial
Av. 24 de Julho, 12 — 1249-300 Lisboa | NIF: 501 867 824
FATURA N.o 2026/03/00471882
Emitida a: 01/03/2026
Data limite de pagamento: 15/03/2026
Cliente: James Andrew Morrison | CPE: PT0002 0000 7812 4819 5X
Morada de consumo: Rua das Flores, 47, 3.o Dto, 1200-194 Lisboa
Morada de consumo: Rua das Flores, 47, 3.o Dto, 1200-194 Lisboa
| Descricao | Valor (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Energia consumida — Vazio (153 kWh) | 12,85 |
| Energia consumida — Fora de Vazio (210 kWh) | 28,14 |
| Potencia contratada (3.45 kVA) | 7,22 |
| Contribuicao Audiovisual (CAV) | 2,85 |
| IVA (23%) | 11,74 |
| TOTAL A PAGAR | 62,80 EUR |
Periodo de faturacao: 01/02/2026 — 28/02/2026 | Contador: 14 273 891 | Leitura: Real
Vocabulario da Fatura
| Termo | Significado |
|---|---|
| Potencia contratada | Contracted power — the maximum draw your circuit allows (3.45 kVA is standard for a 1-bed flat). You pay for this even if you use zero electricity. |
| Tarifa bi-horaria | Two-rate tariff — Vazio (off-peak, usually 22h-08h, cheaper) and Fora de Vazio (on-peak, more expensive). Saves money if you run washing machines at night. |
| Periodo de faturacao | Billing period — the dates covered by this bill |
| Contribuicao Audiovisual (CAV) | TV licence fee — collected via electricity bills. All households pay this. |
| Contador | Electricity meter |
| Leitura real / estimada | Actual reading vs estimated. If estimated, submit your own reading via the app to avoid overpaying. |
| Data limite de pagamento | Payment deadline — after this, late fees apply |
| CPE | Ponto de Entrega — your unique supply point ID for this property |
Como Pagar: Debito Direto no Multibanco
The easiest way to pay is debito direto (direct debit) linked to your Portuguese bank account. Alternatively, go to any Multibanco ATM: select Pagamentos e Outros Servicos > Pagamentos and enter the three-digit Entidade code, followed by the Referencia and the amount — all printed on the bill.