Nobody wants to be in the dark, especially because you forgot to pay your electric bill. Depending on your electric service company, and most people living in the Atlanta area use Georgia Power, you will have several available options for submitting your payment. If you don’t or can’t pay by Internet, don’t worry; there are lots of places in Atlanta where that pesky bill can be paid with minimal hassle.
- Online Payments – There is no easier place to go than your PC or laptop to pay your bills. Many companies also have Android and iPhone apps now, so you can pay your bills on the go. In the case of Georgia Power, they offer an online payment option that does not require you to login. This is good news for people who have a tendency to forget their login information or simply aren't comfortable with limited knowledge about how that information being accessed when using public computers. Just check to make sure your payment is going to be secureand consider logging back on later to make certain that your online payment went though. .
- BillMatrix – If you are paying by credit card, look into BillMatrix. This is a company that handles utility and bill payments for many of the nation’s companies. Submit your payment over the phone or through the Internet and, for a small fee, they will take care of the payment for you. BillMatrix is very convenient in that they will accept payments seven days a week at any time of the day. Just have your credit, debit or ATM card information handy. They will also take payment directly from your checking account if you wish. .
- Local Offices – Some people prefer to pay their bills in person. For those who wish to do that, you can either call your company for the location of the nearest office, or you can go online and look it up yourself. Depending on the company you are with, there may be more than one location available to you. When calling for information, be prepared to wait for a customer service representative and have your location information available..
- Best Buy Kiosks – Some Best Buy stores have kiosks where you can go to pay your Georgia Power bill. For two dollars, you get instant posting of your payment. If you are one of those people who wait until the very last minute to get things done, or you forget about the bill and remember it right before the power is due to be cut off, this is the option for you. The kiosks have a touch screen interface and, if you prefer instructions in Spanish, there is a language option. The one downside to these kiosks is that they do not give change. Any amount you pay over your bill will be credited on the next month’s payment. These kiosks also take payments for other bills as well, so you may want to check them out and make one your one-stop payment place..
- Western Union – With locations all over the Atlanta area, you are sure to find a spot in your neighborhood with a Western Union station or affiliate. Western Union has long been known as the place to get money orders, send and receive money and pay bills. You can also get prepaid cards at Western Union locations. If you need to, you can send your payments online from Western Union.
There are other places you may be able to pay your electric bill also, such as Walmart Stores or Publix and Kroger grocery stores. Be sure to ask at the customer service desk if bill payment is an option they offer. No matter where or how you pay your electric bill, it is wise of you to always check your account after a few days to make sure your payment was received and credited to your account. Having your lights turned off when you’ve been making payments is no fun, and resolving the issue costs time and aggravation.
Resources:
http://www.ajc.com/news/business/pay-power-bill-at-best-buy-kiosks/nQZbj/
http://www.georgiapower.com/
