Like most homeowners, I dread getting my monthly electricity bill. With rates that keep going up and complicated tiered pricing plans, it always comes as a surprise. One good thing is that my electric company works with SBI Card to make it easy to pay online. Find out how easy it is to pay your electricity bill with an SBI credit card in very few steps below.
Overview of Paying Bills with SBI Credit Card
SBI Card offers a simple way to pay your electricity and other utility bills online using your credit card. This can be done directly through your electric company’s website if they accept SBI Card, or via SBI Card’s bill pay partners like PayTM, FreeCharge, PayU, and more
To pay a bill online with your SBI Card. you’ll need
- Your SBI Credit Card number and expiry date
- CVV code on back of card
- Electricity account number
- Outstanding amount due
Payments post instantly, so you can avoid late fees. Plus you earn reward points on utility bill payments made with SBI Cards!.
Benefits of Paying Electricity Bill with SBI Credit Card
Using your SBI Credit Card to pay electricity bills online offers many benefits
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Convenience: Pay 24/7 without leaving home. Avoid long lines at payment centers.
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Easy Tracking: Payment receipts let you easily track bill payment history.
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Reward Points: Gain credit card reward points on payments to build up redeemable points.
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Cash Flow: Spread out costs by paying over time if needed. Useful bill due date doesn’t align with paycheck schedule.
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Added Protection: Credit card provides an extra layer of security and fraud protection compared to debit cards or bank accounts.
Step-by-Step Guide to Pay Electricity Bill through SBI Card
Ready to start paying your electricity bill using your SBI credit card? Just follow these simple steps:
On Electric Company Website
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Visit your electric company’s website and log into your account.
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Locate the payment tab and click to make a payment.
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Select SBI Card as payment option.
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Enter your SBI Card number, expiry date, and CVV code.
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Enter amount to be paid and submit payment.
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Payment will instantly process and post to your electricity account.
Through SBI Card Bill Pay Partners
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Visit SBI Card’s online bill pay page.
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Choose biller (your electric company) and enter account number.
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Enter amount to be paid and select SBI Card as payment mode.
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Provide SBI Card details and confirm payment.
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Your electric bill will be paid instantly using your SBI Card!
Helpful Tips for Paying Electricity Bill with SBI Card
Follow these tips for smooth electricity bill payments with your SBI credit card:
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Schedule payments a few days early to avoid late fees if due date falls on a weekend or holiday.
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Opt into autopay to have bill paid automatically each month.
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Keep your SBI Card information saved in your electricity account to streamline future payments.
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Set payment reminders so you never miss a payment.
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Contact SBI Card customer service if any payment issues arise.
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Use SBI Card reward points to offset future electricity payments!
Pay Electricity Bill via SBI Net Banking
You can also pay your electricity bill using SBI net banking even without an SBI credit card. Simply login to online SBI, go to “Bill Payments”, select your electricity board, enter payment info, and pay your bill instantly 24/7.
Avoid Late Fees with Online Bill Pay
As an SBI Cardholder, I love the ability to quickly pay monthly bills like my electricity, mobile, internet, insurance premiums, and more using my credit card’s easy online bill pay options. It saves the hassle of keeping track of due dates and mailing payments. I earn extra rewards points while avoiding late fee headaches. If you want a convenient, seamless way to pay your electricity bill, give SBI’s online bill pay a try. It’s a game changer!
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FAQ
Can I pay electric bill using credit card?
How to pay credit card bill online in SBI?
How to pay SBI credit card using electronic bill payment service?
How to pay using Electronic Bill Payment service. Step 1 : Log in to the net banking page of the aforementioned banks where you have a bank account. Step 2 : Add ‘SBI Card’ as a biller. Step 3 : Fill in the details about your card number and payment amount and make the payment. Payment will reflect instantly in your SBI Credit Card account.
How do I pay my SBI Card online?
Login to your SBI Card Online account Make faster and easier payment of your insurance premiums, electricity, or telephone bills through SBI Card Pay Fast. No Biller registration required Pay to multiple Billers. Click here for the List of Billers.
How can I pay my bills online through SBI E-pay?
Once you add such a biller to your personal list through the Add Billers option, you are ready to pay your bills online through SBI e-PAY. (Please note, that you will continue to receive your physical bill from the Biller.) For every biller, the key details like Biller Friendly Name, Nickname, and pay button is displayed here.
How to make monthly credit card payments online SBI?
Once you have registered your SBI Card as a biller on Online SBI, you can make your monthly credit card payments in 4 simple steps- Enter payment amount and click on ‘Pay Now’. Click on submit to confirm your transaction and follow the instructions. Your payment is now done.