Financial support
Help to pay your bill
With the rising cost of living, we know many people are finding it difficult. If you're struggling with your bills or falling into debt, we're here to help.
We offer flexible payment plans, payment breaks and help through our financial support schemes, such as low income discounts, capped bills, and the option to pay your bill from your benefits.
Check what you’re eligible for
Use our quick eligibility checker to find out which financial support schemes you may qualify for.
You can also watch our short video to learn more about the support options available.
If you'd prefer to talk to us, we're here to help. You can message us on WhatsApp (opens new window). We're available from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Support from ReachOut
We work with a company called ReachOut to support our customers through difficult times – not just with money, but with any challenges you may be facing. Sometimes, we ask ReachOut to get in touch with our customers to see if they can help.
ReachOut is not a debt collection agency and won’t ask for payments. Their team, known as Pathfinders, provides friendly and confidential support. They'll listen to your situation and guide you to charities and organisations that can offer free help, such as grants, advice, and support for your financial, mental, or physical wellbeing.
If you haven’t heard from ReachOut but think you could benefit from some support, please visit our Debt advice and support organisations page.
Our financial support schemes
Flexible payment plan
Set up a payment plan with payments you can afford. You can also choose when to pay
Set up a payment plan
Reduced bill
If you don't have enough money coming in to cover your most important bills, we may be able to lower your payments by up to 50%
Find out more about reduced bills
Bill cap scheme - WaterSure
If you have a water meter and receive income-related benefits, we may be able to cap your water bill
Apply for WaterSure
Water Direct - using benefit payments
Water Direct can help you pay your bill direct from your benefits
Apply for Water Direct
Payment break
A payment break can you help if you've lost your job or had an unexpected change in income
Contact us about a payment break
Benefits calculator
Find out which benefits you may be entitled to claim from the government
Try benefits calculator
More ways to help lower your bills
Water and energy calculator
Find out how you can save water and energy, and order free water saving devices
Try our water and energy calculator
Can you save on a meter?
Find out how much you could save using our usage calculator
Estimate my bill on a water meter
Track your usage
If you have a water meter, see how much water you are using and compare it to similar homes
Log in to view my usage
High bill
Find out why your water bill is higher than expected and what you can do
Find out why my bill is high
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