CEB Bill Check by SMS
CEB's SMS service works on 1987. Register once — send REG, a space, and your account number to 1987 — and after every meter reading CEB sends your bill statement to that mobile by SMS. The same number, 1987, is also CEB's 24/7 hotline.
Register for SMS bills (one time)
- Find your electricity account number at the top of any CEB bill.
- Open your phone's SMS app and type: REG followed by a space and your account number (for example: REG 1234567890).
- Send it to 1987.
- Your mobile is now registered. After each meter reading, your bill statement arrives by SMS, and you can also report breakdowns to the same number.
Get the bill by email too (e-bill)
For the full bill as a PDF, register for the e-bill: send EBILL, a space, your account number, a space and your email address to 1987 — or register on the e-bill site (ebill.ceb.lk). The e-bill PDF carries every detail of the printed bill.
SMS vs online — which is better?
SMS is the fastest balance check on any phone, smart or not. For the full bill with readings and history, CEB Care online shows more. Both are free; many customers register for both. To see every balance method together, read the balance check guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CEB bill check SMS number?
1987. Register by sending REG followed by your account number to 1987; after each meter reading, CEB sends your bill statement to the registered mobile by SMS. 1987 is also CEB's 24/7 call centre number.
How do I register my mobile number with CEB?
Send an SMS with the word REG, a space, and your electricity account number to 1987. Registration links that mobile number to your account for SMS bills and breakdown reporting.
How do I get my CEB bill by email?
Send EBILL, a space, your account number, a space and your email address to 1987, or register at ebill.ceb.lk. CEB then emails your bill as a PDF with the same details as the printed bill.
Does the SMS service show my outstanding balance?
The SMS sent after each meter reading states that month's bill. For a live outstanding balance including any arrears, CEB Care's Bill Inquiry is the accurate source — or call 1987 and ask.
Can I check another person's CEB bill by SMS?
Registration links one mobile number to an account for bill statements. To view a specific bill in full, use CEB Care with the account holder's details, or estimate the amount with the calculator on this site.