Check the Terms of 50% Discount on Electricity Tokens and Maximum Purchase Limit

Kapanlagi.com - Good news for the Indonesian people at the beginning of 2025! The government will provide a 50 percent discount on electricity rates, a smart move to maintain purchasing power amid the increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) which is predicted to reach 12 percent.

This program is specifically aimed at household customers with certain electricity capacities, who will experience significant reductions in their bills or when purchasing electricity tokens. The President Director of PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo, explained that thanks to the digitalization of PLN services, customers can enjoy this discount automatically, without the hassle of registration or additional steps.

This initiative is not just an economic stimulus, but also a form of social protection for the most vulnerable members of society against rising living costs. With the discount valid for two months, namely January and February 2025, it is hoped that this policy can ease the burden on the community and maintain economic stability.

1. What Is the 50% Electricity Tariff Discount?

Starting from January to February 2025, the government is bringing good news for household electricity customers by providing a 50 percent electricity tariff discount! This policy aims to ease the financial burden on the public, especially for the lower middle class, and is certainly a strategic step in protecting purchasing power.

Interestingly, prepaid customers will immediately feel the discount when purchasing electricity tokens, while postpaid customers will enjoy an automatic reduction on their monthly bills.

However, it should be noted that this discount only applies to customers with a connected power capacity between 450 VA and 2,200 VA. With PLN's increasingly digital service system, all processes become easier without technical obstacles, allowing customers to enjoy these benefits comfortably!

2. Groups That Can Enjoy the Discount

This discount is specifically for household customers with a certain electricity capacity. The following customer groups can enjoy the discount:

• Customers with a capacity of 450 VA: Maximum discount of up to Rp67 thousand per month
• Customers with a capacity of 900 VA: Maximum discount of up to Rp438 thousand per month
• Customers with a capacity of 1,300 VA: Maximum discount of up to Rp676 thousand per month
• Customers with a capacity of 2,200 VA: Maximum discount of up to Rp1.14 million per month

The mechanism for providing this discount also considers a maximum usage limit, which is 720 hours of usage per month. For example, customers with a capacity of 450 VA can only purchase electricity tokens equivalent to 324 kWh per month with a discount.

3. How to Utilize the Discount

For prepaid customers, the discount will be applied directly when purchasing electricity tokens during the January-February 2025 period. Here are the steps:

1. Visit the official electricity token purchase application or platform.
2. Select the nominal value of the electricity token according to your needs.
3. A 50 percent discount will be automatically applied to the amount paid.

Meanwhile, for postpaid customers, the rate deduction will automatically reduce the bill for usage in January, which is paid in February, and the usage in February, which is paid in March. Customers just need to ensure that payments are made on schedule to fully enjoy the benefits.

4. Maximum Usage Limit Details

The maximum usage limit is applied to ensure that this program is targeted and not misused. Below are the details of the usage limits based on electrical power:

• 450 VA: 324 kWh per month
• 900 VA: 648 kWh per month
• 1,300 VA: 936 kWh per month
• 2,200 VA: 1,584 kWh per month

This restriction is designed so that the program can provide optimal benefits to customers who truly need it. Thus, this policy not only helps individuals but also encourages energy efficiency.

5. How to Check Bills and Purchase Tokens with the PLN Mobile App

The PLN Mobile app is a practical solution for customers to monitor their bills or purchase electricity tokens. Here’s how to use it:

• Download the PLN Mobile app from the Play Store or App Store.
• Register and log in with an existing account.
• Use the "Meter Reading" feature to record the numbers on your home electricity meter.
• Use the "SwaCAM" feature to take a correct photo of the meter reading.
• Once the data is recorded, the estimated electricity bill will appear automatically.

This feature is only available from the 23rd to the 27th of each month, so customers need to pay attention to the timing of its use.

6. What are the requirements to get a 50% electricity discount?

Enjoy the convenience of shopping with special discounts offered to customers with an electricity capacity of 450 VA to 2,200 VA, without the hassle of additional registration.

7. How to get a discount for prepaid customers?

Enjoy the ease of shopping with automatic discounts that apply when you purchase electricity tokens in January to February 2025.

8. Is there a limit on the usage of the discount?

Of course! Customers can now enjoy the freedom of using electricity with a flexible time limit, which is up to 720 hours per month.

9. What are the benefits of using the PLN Mobile app?

With this app, customers can easily monitor their bills and electricity token purchases accurately and efficiently, making household financial management more practical and stress-free.

(kpl/rmt)