Finding CenterPoint Energy Bill Pay Locations Made Easy

Paying your utility bill on time each month is an essential part of being a responsible homeowner or renter. However, we all lead busy lives these days, so finding a convenient location to pay your CenterPoint Energy bill can save you time and give you peace of mind knowing it’s handled. CenterPoint Energy offers numerous bill pay options to fit any schedule or preference. Read on to learn the various ways to pay your CenterPoint Energy bill.

Online and Mobile Payments Offer Convenience

In today’s digital age, paying bills online is preferred by many people for the convenience factor alone. No more buying stamps or envelopes or waiting in line at the payment center. CenterPoint Energy offers several online and mobile payment options:

• Pay online through My Account – Sign up for My Account on CenterPointEnergycom to gain access to your account information and make one-time or recurring payments You can use a checking/savings account or debit/credit card to pay online,

• Download the CenterPoint Energy Mobile App – Pay bills through the app using your checking/savings account or card. The app also allows you to view usage, report outages and more.

• Enroll in AutoPay – Set up recurring automatic monthly payments from your bank account so your bill is always paid on time. To enroll sign in to My Account or complete the form on your bill stub and mail it.

Online and mobile payments offer quick, easy payment options. Payments made by 6 PM CST each day are posted to your account the next business day. Convenience fees apply when using debit/credit cards

Mail In Your Payment the Old School Way

If you prefer the tried and true bill payment method of mailing in a check or money order, CenterPoint Energy has you covered there too. Simply mail your payment in the pre-addressed envelope included with your bill to:

CenterPoint Energy
PO Box 4671
Houston, TX 77210-4671

Be sure to allow 5-7 days for your mailed payment to reach the payment center and be applied to your account to avoid late fees.

Find Authorized Payment Centers

CenterPoint Energy works with numerous authorized payment centers in the Texas regions they serve where you can pay your bill in person with cash, check or money order. The benefit of paying at an authorized location is that you receive instant payment confirmation with a receipt. Payments made at these locations before 5 PM are posted to your account the next business day.

You can find a nearby in-person payment center right from the CenterPoint Energy website. Simply go to CenterPointEnergy.com and click on “Find Payment Location” under the “Manage Your Account” section. Enter your zip code and select within how many miles you want to search. A list of authorized payment centers near you will populate along with the address, distance, hours and payment types accepted. Some of the more common bill pay locations include:

• Kroger and Kroger-affiliated grocery stores
• H-E-B stores
• Fiesta Mart
• CVS, Walgreens and other drug stores
• Dollar General and Family Dollar
• Ace Cash Express
• Neighborhood utility payment centers

Many payment locations have extended evening and weekend hours for added convenience. CenterPoint Energy provides over 400 authorized bill pay locations across their Texas service regions.

Additional Payment Options

CenterPoint Energy also allows customers to pay their bill over the phone using their checking/savings account or debit/credit card. Call 1-800-968-9898 to use the pay-by-phone option. Again, convenience fees apply when using debit/credit cards.

If you receive low income or other state assistance, you may qualify for bill payment assistance programs offered through CenterPoint Energy. Contact them to see if you meet eligibility requirements.

Avoid Late Fees with Payment Alerts

With so many payment options, there’s no reason to pay your utility bill late and incur penalty fees. However, life gets busy and due dates can sneak up on you. CenterPoint Energy offers the ability to set up payment date reminders through their website and mobile app. You can choose to receive alerts by email, text or voicemail 5-14 days prior to your bill being due so you never miss that deadline.

Payment Tracking Provides Peace of Mind

CenterPoint Energy makes it easy to monitor and confirm your payment no matter how you chose to pay your bill.

• Online or mobile payments – Your payment history is stored in your My Account. You can log in anytime to view payment confirmations and receipts.

• AutoPay enrollment – Once enrolled, you can log into My Account to easily verify your enrollment status.

• Mailed payments – Your cashed payment check is proof of payment. Bank statements also reflect processed checks.

• Authorized payment centers – Obtain a payment receipt at the time of in-person payment. Keep this receipt until payment is reflected on your account.

• Call to report a payment – If paying at an authorized payment center, you can call CenterPoint Energy and report your confirmation number from the receipt.

Knowing for certain that your payment has been received and processed will give you confidence and peace of mind that your account is in good standing.

CenterPoint Energy Offers Payment Flexibility

As you can see, CenterPoint Energy offers multiple payment options to fit any schedule, budget or location convenience. Paying your utility bill on time is hassle-free whether you pay online, through the mobile app, by mail, in person or over the phone. And services like AutoPay, payment reminders and payment tracking allow you to set it and forget it so your payment is always on time.

Remember, payments made by 6 PM CST are credited to your account the next business day, so there is still time to pay even on your due date! Avoid late fees, service disruption and other penalties by utilizing one of the many payment channels CenterPoint offers its customers. Reach out to CenterPoint Energy directly if you need assistance with bill payment options.