Electricity and Water Authority (EWA)

Name: Electricity and Water Authority (EWA)
Brand: Electricity and Water Authority (EWA)

Up to date as of October 12, 2026

Bahrain's electricity and water provider, where residents open or close an account, pay bills online, in the MyGov app, BenefitPay or stc pay, and set up automatic payment from a bank account or card.

About Electricity and Water Authority (EWA)

The Electricity and Water Authority supplies electricity and water across Bahrain. Bills can be paid on the EWA eServices portal, on the national portal bahrain.bh, in the MyGov app, through the Fawateer service in BenefitPay, in the stc pay app, at payment kiosks and through most commercial banks. Customers can also set up direct deduction from a bank account or credit card on a chosen date. EWA services such as opening or closing an account, payment history and request tracking were added to the MyGov app in 2025.

Key Features

Many Ways to Pay: eServices, MyGov, BenefitPay, stc pay, kiosks and banks.
Direct Deduction: Automatic monthly payment from your bank account or card.
Account Services: Open or close an account and track requests online.
Bill History: See past bills and payments and change how you receive bills.

How to Get Started

Find your EWA account number on your bill or tenancy papers.
Open ewa.bh, bahrain.bh or the MyGov app and sign in.
Check the balance and pay the bill.
Set up direct deduction if you want automatic payments.

Important Notice

Opening an account in your own name usually needs your CPR and tenancy documents, so ask your landlord whether the bill is in your name or included in the rent. For new connections and documents, contact EWA customer care on +973 1751 5555. Summer bills can rise sharply because of air conditioning.

English available

Local ID needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) work with a foreign bank card in Bahrain?: Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) available in English?: Yes, Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Electricity and Water Authority (EWA)?: No, an international phone number generally works for Electricity and Water Authority (EWA).
Do I need local ID or residency for Electricity and Water Authority (EWA)?: Yes, Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) requires local ID or residency status.