In today’s digital world, paying bills online has become a convenient and time-saving alternative to traditional methods. Truly, one recalls those days when one had to go to the office and stand in long queues to clear electricity dues. With online platforms, you can pay your electricity bill from the comfort of your home. This guide will help you through the process of online payment for your electricity bill in India. 

How to Choose Your Preferred Payment Mode?

First and foremost, you should know that there are many ways to pay your electricity bill online available in India. Some of the most popular ones are as follows :

  1. Electricity Board Websites: Practically, all electricity boards in India have websites from which you can pay directly.
  2. Mobile Apps: Various apps, such as Google Pay, Groww, Paytm, PhonePe, etc., allow one to easily and speedily make online electricity bill payment.
  3. Internet Banking: All banks have the facility to pay utility bills, including electricity, from their Internet banking portal. 
  4. UPI Payment: Unified Payment Interface, UPI platforms also facilitate bill payment from a bank account linked to such platforms. 

Today, let's see how you can pay using these methods. 

1. Electricity Bill Payment Through Electricity Board Websites

Here are the steps to follow -

  • Visit the company website: Visit the site of your electricity provider, such as BESCOM. 
  • Log in or register: You need to either register an account or log in using your consumer or mobile number if you were asked to do so. 
  • Choose the payment option: Get the options from the home page or from the user dashboard under 'Bill Payment'. Enter consumer details: You are required to enter your unique customer or consumer number, which will be printed on your physical bill.
  • Check Details: Once you enter the consumer number, the system will display the total outstanding bill amount along with the due date.
  • Pay: It offers several payment options, such as Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, and UPI.
  • Confirmation: You will receive the acknowledgement challan via e-mail or SMS, upon receiving payment.

2. Electricity Bill Payment though Mobile Payment Apps

Now, paying an electricity bill online via mobile payment applications such as Paytm, Google Pay, Groww, and PhonePe is easier. Here's how to do it:

  • Open the App: Open the app with which you want to pay and log in.
  • Bill Payment Section: Look for an option that reads "Electricity Bill" or "Utilities."
  • Choose Your Electricity Provider: Scroll down the list of available service providers and select your state's electricity board.
  • Enter Consumer Number: Enter the consumer number mentioned in your actual bill.
  • View Your Bill Details: The app will pick up your outstanding bill amount and due date
  • Make Payment: Select your payment method – UPI, card, or wallet – and process the payment.
  • Confirmation: After completing the payment, the app will provide you with a receipt against it; you will surely get an SMS or an email as proof.

3. Electricity Bill Payment Through Net Banking or UPI

If you want to pay via your bank's net banking or UPI app, here is the process:

  • Login to Your Net Banking Portal or UPI App: Open your bank's app or web page and log in.
  • Open Bill Payment Section: Go to "Bill Payments" or "Utility Bills."
  • Select Electricity Board: Choose your Electricity Board from a given list of services.
  • Consumer Number: Enter the consumer number displayed on your electricity bill.
  • Make the Payment: Click the 'Make Payment' option after viewing the details. If you are using UPI, you will be prompted to confirm, and you must click 'confirm with UPI PIN'.
  • Confirmation: Once the transaction is complete, you will receive a confirmation message from your bank via SMS or email.

Smooth Payment Tips

  • Always keep the consumer number with you to quickly retrieve bills.
  • You need to check your payment status immediately after the transaction. Most platforms will provide instant confirmation, but in case of delay, you should verify it with the electricity provider.
  • Some apps and banks offer an auto-pay option, where your bill is automatically paid before the due date every month.

Conclusion

You can pay your electricity bill safely, quickly, and efficiently online in India. Options range from the websites of electricity boards to mobile payment applications and bank portals. You are, therefore, able to manage your bills with flexibility. By following the steps in this guide, you will seamlessly make your payments without any late fees and experience the associated convenience of digital transactions.

 

 

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