How to Top Up or Extend Your Stay

Keep the power flowing, your way.

🔄 Need more electricity or staying longer than planned?

No problem — Metpow makes it easy to add credit or update your departure time at any point during your stay.

You can manage everything from the Metpow app (recommended) or by visiting app.metpow.com in your browser.

⚡ Step-by-Step: Topping Up

  1. Open the Metpow app on your phone

  2. Tap on your active session

  3. Tap “Top Up”

  4. Enter how much credit you'd like to add

  5. Confirm your payment — done!

You'll see your new balance and updated usage in real-time.

⏳ Step-by-Step: Extending Your Stay

If you’re staying longer than expected:

  1. Open your active session in the app

  2. Tap “Edit Stay”

  3. Update your departure date/time

  4. Review your new session summary

  5. Confirm to keep the power on

✨ Your electricity won’t cut out — it’ll stay live while you manage your session.

💬 What happens if your balance runs out?

  • You’ll receive a low balance warning in the app

  • If your credit reaches £0, your socket will pause until topped up

  • Once topped up, power resumes automatically (no need to replug or restart)

🔐 Safe and Secure Payments

All payments are processed securely via your chosen method in the Metpow app or web app. Your details are never shared and transactions are encrypted for peace of mind.

Still have questions?
If you're unsure about your session or can't top up, just pop over to reception or the site office. The team there can check your connection and help you sort it in no time.

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