Convenience is a top priority in today’s busy lifestyle. Everyone has more than enough to do, and sometimes the little things get forgotten or left by the wayside in the hustle and bustle of trying to get everything accomplished. When it comes to paying your electric bill, procrastination simply isn't your friend. Finding a convenient place to drop off your payment can make life a little simpler, though, especially if it can be easily incorporated into your already busy schedule.
- First Choice Power – One of the appealing things about this service is that you can pay your electric bill in a number of ways. First Choice Power offers you the options of paying online, by telephone, mailing in a check or stopping by one of their many convenient locations. They don’t accept electronic checks, however they do accept debit as well as credit cards. Another nice feature is that your bank or money management software program may be capable of setting up alerts that send in your payments automatically. Be sure to find out if there is an additional cost for the service option you choose.
- H-E-B Business Centers – Many of the local H-E-B stores have business centers as part of their customer service. If you shop at one of these stores, you may already be aware of the fact that you can pay a variety of bills there, including your electric bill. H-E-B offers you the opportunity to get many of your errands out of the way at one time, since they have a full service store, pharmacy and bill payment station. You can join H-E-B and have access to a variety of special services, offers and coupons.
- Reliant – This company offers various choices for bill payment. They have a secure online payment options for those who prefer online services. Selections include: automatic bank drafts from your bank account, automatic credit card payments with the added bonus of earning any extra points or rewards your credit card may offer, online payments that you can make at any time, payments by phone or smartphone, regular mail or overnight delivery or you can pay in person at one of Reliant’s walk-up locations. They also offer bill averaging for you. Rather than getting hit with a large bill during peak seasons, your bill is averaged out over the year so that your payment stays manageable.
- Amigo Energy – Amigo Energy has the distinction of being one of the oldest electric retailers in Texas, and their excellent service has caused them to steadily increase their customer base. Since 2003, Amigo Energy has been serving the Texas area with competitive electricity rates. They provide “top-shelf service” with a variety of bill payment options. You can stop at any one of their 800 Pay Stations to take care of your bill. Look for Ace Cash Express, Moneygram or Barri Remittance locations. You also have the option of paying your bill at your local Walmart store by using an Express Payment Form to make a Moneygram Express payment. If you are more comfortable handling your business online, Amigo Energy also has Pronto-Pay for credit card users and those who wish to send an eCheck payment. You can also set up an automatic withdrawal from your bank account, pay by phone or by mail.
- Entergy Texas, Inc.– Originally known as Gulf States Utilities, in 1994 this company merged with New Orleans based Entergy Corporation and was renamed Entergy Texas. They have a variety of selections for billing, ways to manage your bill, help with paying your bill and several options for paying it. For the environmentally friendly, you can receive a monthly email with the amount your need to pay and the due date to create a waste-free paperless billing arrangement. Payments can be made online, by phone, credit or debit card, mail, auto pay or at one of their walk-in payment centers. There is no additional cost for online payment by electronic check, and your payment is secure. For $2.95, you can call Entergy’s phone provider, BillMatrix, and pay by credit or debit card or electronic check. Walk-in service is provided at authorized Quick Payment Centers. Some of these may charge a convenience fee.
Houston is home to many companies that you can turn to for bill payment, and they all provide a variety of services and options to make paying your bills easy and convenient. Some also provide assistance if you need help to pay your bill. Look for a company that fits your needs, and has a track record of providing quality service to its customers.
Resources:
https://chooseenergy.com/texas/?gclid=CO_m1NOC5LYCFelAMgodfAcA-w
http://www.txu.com/
