- Medyo nakaka-shock ang Meralco bill this month, 'no?
- Meralco raised rates by ₱0.5335 per kWh in April 2026, mainly because of the peso's depreciation against the US dollar driven by the Middle East energy crisis. For a typical household consuming 200 kWh, that's roughly ₱107 more this month.
- A quick breakdown of what's actually inside your bill is in the comments below.
Medyo nakaka-shock ang Meralco bill this month, 'no?
Meralco raised rates by ₱0.5335 per kWh in April 2026, mainly because of the peso's depreciation against the US dollar driven by the Middle East energy crisis. For a typical household consuming 200 kWh, that's roughly ₱107 more this month.
A quick breakdown of what's actually inside your bill is in the comments below.
All of these are pass-through charges mandated by law and remitted to the government, not kept by Meralco.
But here's what you can do about it:
Pay your Meralco bill with a cashback credit card and earn back on every peso you pay. Here are the best cards for utility payments right now:
🥇 EastWest Visa Platinum — up to 8.88% cashback on utilities, including Meralco. Capped at ₱1,250 per cycle. Highest rebate rate available for Meralco payments.
🥈 UnionBank Cash Back Visa Platinum — up to 2% on Meralco when paid via UnionBank Online PayBill, with at least ₱10,000 monthly spend on other categories. Without that supporting spend, rebate drops to 0.20%.
🥉 BPI Amore Cashback Card (Classic) — 1% cashback on Meralco via BPI AutoCharge. Simple and reliable with an annual cashback cap of ₱15,000.
4️⃣ BDO American Express Cashback — 1% local cashback. Verify payment acceptance with Meralco before using.
Always check the latest terms directly with your bank before signing up. Cashback rates and caps can change.
Tag your friends and family so they can also pay smarter.
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