Consumer Guide to Bills Payment in Ghana
Paying bills in Ghana used to mean long queues at banks, utility offices, and payment agents. Today,
bills payment takes seconds from your phone. This consumer guide to bills payment
covers every major bill type — ECG electricity, Ghana Water, TV subscriptions — and shows you how to pay them all
with one shortcode on Ewale: *714*22#.
The One Shortcode for All Bills Payment in Ghana
Ewale consolidates Ghanaian bills payment into a single USSD platform. Dial
*714*22# and choose from airtime, data, TV bills, utilities,
result checker, and bank transfers. As a consumer, you only need to remember one number.
Bills You Can Pay on Ewale
- ECG: Prepaid credit and postpaid electricity bills
- Ghana Water (GWCL): Water bill check and payment
- TV: DSTV, GOtv, StarTimes subscriptions
- Education: WASSCE and BECE result checker vouchers
- Airtime & data: MTN, Telecel, AT top-ups and bundles
How to Pay ECG Bills (Consumer Steps)
- Dial
*714*22# - Utility → ECG
- Enter meter or account number
- Buy prepaid token or pay postpaid bill
- Confirm with mobile money PIN
How to Pay Ghana Water Bills (Consumer Steps)
- Dial
*714*22# - Utility → Ghana Water
- Check Bill (recommended) or Pay Bill
- Enter GWCL account number
- Confirm amount and MoMo PIN
See our dedicated how to pay water bill in Ghana guide for more detail.
How to Pay TV Bills (Consumer Steps)
- Dial
*714*22# - TV Bills → DSTV, GOtv, or StarTimes
- Enter smartcard or account number
- Select package and confirm payment
Consumer Tips for Safe Bills Payment
- Always verify account or meter numbers before confirming
- Check bill amounts before paying — use Check Bill options
- Never share your mobile money PIN with anyone
- Keep every SMS receipt for at least 90 days
- Pay before due dates to avoid disconnection or late fees
- Use official platforms like Ewale — avoid unverified agents
Bills Payment FAQ for Ghana Consumers
What is the best shortcode for bills payment in Ghana?
*714*22# on Ewale covers ECG, Ghana Water, TV, airtime, data, and more.
Do I need a smartphone for bills payment?
No. USSD works on basic feature phones. Any phone that can dial and receive mobile money prompts works.
Can I pay bills at night or on holidays?
Yes. Ewale bills payment is available 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.
Your Consumer Bills Payment Checklist
- Save shortcode:
*714*22# - Keep account numbers for ECG, GWCL, and TV in one place
- Maintain mobile money balance for monthly bills
- Set calendar reminders before due dates
- Bookmark Ewale guides for quick reference
Start Paying Bills on Ewale
This consumer guide to bills payment gives you everything needed to pay every major bill in Ghana.
Dial *714*22# on Ewale — one platform, every bill, instant mobile money.