Your GPRN number can be found on the top of any gas bill or by calling Gas Networks Ireland on 1800 464 464.
The GPRN, or Gas Point Reference Number, is a unique 7-digit code identifying home gas network connections. It's fixed to location, not individual residents or suppliers. When relocating, your GPRN changes to the new property's unique code.
How Do I Find My GPRN Number Without a Bill?
Contact methods:
- Ask previous owners (if property purchased)
- Consult landlords or property managers (if renting)
- Contact Gas Networks Ireland directly
Phone: 1800 464 464
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday 9am-5:30pm
Is My GPRN the Same as My Meter Number?
No. The GPRN number refers to the location of a connection to the gas network, while the meter number usually refers to a serial number of a specific meter.
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How Do I Find My GPRN When Moving Home?
Moving Out: Closing Your Account
- Take Final Meter Reading: Record reading on last day
- Contact Current Supplier: Provide GPRN, final reading, forwarding address
- Confirm Closure: Supplier uses details to generate final bill
Moving In: Taking Over New Supply
- Check Previous Bills: Find GPRN on bills or ask landlord/estate agent
- Contact Gas Networks Ireland: Call 1800 464 464 (provide address or meter serial number)
- Register with Supplier: Contact preferred gas supplier immediately with GPRN
What Is a GPRN Number?
A GPRN Number, or Gas Point Reference Number, is a 7-digit code that identifies your home's connection to the gas network.
Example format: 10 006 759 704
- First two digits: system operator identifier
- Next seven digits: sequential generation
- Final digit: check digit for error detection
Why Do I Need To Know My GPRN?
- Gas Billing: Ensures correct consumption associates with your account
- Gas Switching: Essential for supplier transfer initiation and service continuity
- Gas Meter Reading: Sometimes required when identifying properties
- Reporting Faults: Helps identify specific gas connections for issue resolution
- General Inquiries: Enables quick property location by suppliers and Gas Networks Ireland
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Does a PAYG Meter Have a GPRN Number?
If you have a Pay As You Go meter, your GPRN number can be found on your 'top up' receipt from Payzone.
How To Get a GPRN for a New Build Property
- Apply to Gas Networks Ireland: Contact for new connection application and pipework installation
- GPRN Assignment: Post-completion, Gas Networks Ireland generates and assigns unique 7-digit GPRN
- Choose Supplier & Install Meter: Contact preferred supplier with GPRN; they arrange engineer installation
Frequently Asked Questions About GPRN numbers
A GPRN Number, or Gas Point Reference Number, is a unique 7-digit code that identifies your home's connection to the national gas network in Ireland. It is fixed to the physical location of the property, not to the individual resident or supplier. It is essential for billing, switching suppliers, and reporting faults.
The GPRN is generally found on the top right-hand corner of any gas bill from your supplier. If you don't have a bill, you can call Gas Networks Ireland directly on 1800 464 464 and provide them with your address or meter serial number to locate the code.
No. The GPRN (Gas Point Reference Number) refers to the location of the gas connection, while the gas meter number (or Meter Serial Number, MSN) is the unique identifier found on the physical meter itself.
The GPRN stays with the property. When you move out, you must provide your current supplier with a final meter reading and your GPRN to close your account. When you move into a new property, you will need to find that property's unique GPRN to set up your new account.
If you have a new gas connection installed or are moving into a new build, you must first contact Gas Networks Ireland to arrange for the physical connection to be installed. Once the connection is registered, Gas Networks Ireland will generate and assign the unique GPRN to the new connection point.
If you use a Pay As You Go (PAYG) meter, your GPRN number can typically be found on your 'top up' receipt from Payzone or any other top-up agent.