Debit Meter vs. Credit Meter

Prepaid meters are commonly referred to as debit meters. Billed meter types are also called credit meters. A meter's state of being 'credit' or 'debit' translates to a specific meter configuration. Having this property set at the meter configuration level enables meters to be switched between 'credit' and 'debit' if needed.

Prepaid credits may be purchased for either new premises or existing premises. In the latter case, the existing premise could initially have a typical 'credit' meter. In this case, fieldwork may be involved in getting the meter switched from 'credit' to 'debit' (prepaid).