Our lives are increasingly dependent on electricity-powered devices. Whether it’s a fan, a light, or a laptop- nothing works without electricity. This necessitates the availability of a continuous power supply, whether at home or work. To do so, electricity bills must be paid on time to avoid power outages or late fees. Users can now pay their electricity bills from anywhere in the world and at any time thanks to technological advancements.
How to Make Electricity Bill Payments Online?
On Paytm Application
- Open the Paytm app
- Click on ‘Electricity Bill’ under the ‘Bill Payments’ section.
- Enter your respective state in the search bar and then select your electricity board from the list that appears
- Enter your Application Number or Customer Identification Number and click on ‘Proceed.’ You can also find the customer identification number on the Sample Bill.
- Choose your preferred payment method (Debit/Credit card, Net Banking, or UPI) and proceed with the payment
- You will be notified after the successful payment of your electricity bill
On the Paytm Website
- Log in to Paytm’s official website
- Click on ‘Electricity Bill’
- Enter your respective state in the search bar and then select your electricity board from the list that appears
- Enter your Application Number or Customer Identification Number and click on ‘Proceed.’ You can also find the customer identification number on the Sample Bill.
- Proceed with your preferred payment methods, such as Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI (UPI is only available with the Paytm App)
- Complete your payment, and your electricity bill will be paid in minutes!
FAQs
What happens when I don’t pay my electricity bill before the due date?
Your electricity bills must be paid on or before the due date. If you fail to do so, you will have to pay a late fee penalty. Moreover, if you don’t pay your electricity bill for an extended period after the due date has passed, the electricity board office will send you a notice, and if no action is taken, your electricity connection will be permanently disconnected.
How to download electricity bills online?
You can obtain a duplicate copy of your current electricity bill by visiting the official website of your utility company. The process for downloading the bill may differ from one electricity board to the next, but the following basic steps may be required for any of them:
1. Log in to their portal using your credentials
2. Enter the required details such as customer identification number, name, mobile number, etc.
3. Enter the captcha (if there is any)
4. Submit the form to view and download the bill online
1. Log in to their portal using your credentials
2. Enter the required details such as customer identification number, name, mobile number, etc.
3. Enter the captcha (if there is any)
4. Submit the form to view and download the bill online
How to reduce the electricity bills?
The amount you save on your future electricity bill payment is entirely dependent on your usage. You should turn off appliances when they are not in use, use power-saving alternatives such as LED bulbs instead of standard bulbs, use five-star appliances that require less power to operate, and so on.
