How to Pay Your LES Bill Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

It’s simple, quick, and safe to pay your Lincoln Electric System (LES) electric bill online. As you read this detailed guide, we’ll show you how to set up and use LES’s online bill pay.

Why Pay Your LES Bill Online?

There are many good reasons to pay your LES electric bill online:

• It’s fast and convenient – Pay anytime anywhere in just a few minutes on your computer or mobile device. No need to mail a check or visit the lobby.

• Secure payment – LES uses industry-standard encryption to keep your financial data safe.

• Automatic payments – Set up recurring payments so your bill gets paid on time, every time. One less thing to remember each month.

• Paperless billing – Reduce clutter and save some trees by going paperless.

• Account management – View payment history update account details, and monitor energy use all in one place.

• Alerts and reminders: Get confirmations of payments, reminders of due dates, and notices of past due payments by email or text message.

So if you aren’t already paying your LES bill online, now is a great time to start! The process is very straightforward, especially if you follow this step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Create an Online Account

First things first, you’ll need to create a free online account at LES.com. Here’s how:

1. Go to the LES website and click on “Pay Bill” in the top right corner.

2. On the next screen, click on “Pay Online” under the Ways to Pay section.

3. On the login page, click on “New User? Sign Up” below the login fields.

4. Enter your LES account number, name, email address, and create a password.

5. Agree to the terms of use and click “Submit”.

That’s it! Your LES online account is now ready to use. Creating an account takes less than 5 minutes.

Step 2: Add a Payment Method

To pay your bill through the online account, you’ll need to add a payment method like a bank account, credit card, or debit card. Here are the steps:

1. After logging into your LES account, click on “My Profile” in the top menu.

2. Under Payment Methods, click on “Add New Payment Method”.

3. Choose your payment method – bank account (ACH) or credit/debit card.

4. Enter your payment details and billing address.

5. Agree to the terms and click “Submit”.

You can add multiple payment methods to your account and select which one to use during checkout. Entering a new payment method also takes just a few minutes.

Step 3: Make a One-Time Payment

Making a one-time bill payment is simple:

1. Log into your LES account and click on “Make Payment” from the top menu.

2. On the payment page, enter the payment amount. The current account balance will populate by default.

3. Select your preferred payment method from the dropdown menu.

4. Click “Continue” to proceed to checkout.

5. Review the payment details and click “Submit Payment” to complete.

The payment will be processed instantly on weekdays before 5 PM. A payment confirmation will be emailed to you. The funds should leave your account within 1-2 business days.

Step 4: Set Up Recurring Payments

For ultimate convenience, you can enroll in auto pay to have your bill paid automatically each month. Here are the steps:

1. Log into your LES account and click on “My Profile” in the top menu.

2. Under Auto Pay Program, click on “Enroll in Auto Pay”.

3. Select whether to pay the minimum balance due or total balance each month.

4. Choose your preferred payment method.

5. Pick the withdrawal day – must be at least 3 days after the bill is generated.

6. Check the confirmation box and click “Enroll” to complete setup.

That’s all it takes to go on autopilot! Your payment amount will deduct automatically on the specified date each billing period. You can cancel or change your enrollment any time.

Step 5: Go Paperless

To complete the digital billing experience, you can opt for paperless billing. Here’s how:

1. Log into your LES account and click on “My Profile” in the top menu.

2. Next to Paperless Billing, click “Enroll”.

3. Check the box to confirm enrollment and click “Go Paperless”.

Once enrolled, you’ll receive email notifications when new bills are ready to view. You can easily print bills if needed. Reduce clutter and save time with paperless billing.

Helpful Tips for Paying Your LES Bill Online

• Check your balance and payment history under the Billing & Usage tab in your account.

• View past statements and bills for up to 24 months.

• Update your account info like phone number and email under My Profile.

• Get text/email reminders when your bill is due – enroll under Notifications.

• Receive alerts for payments, outages, overdue notices, and other account activity.

• LES payments are due on the 25th of each month. Allow 3-5 days for payments to process.

• If enrolled in autopay, update your payment method details before the next due date.

• Contact LES customer support if you need help with online payments.

• Visit the LES lobby to make cash payments or speak to staff in-person.

Paying your LES electric bill online is convenient, fast, and secure. Sign up for an online account, add a payment method, make one-time payments or set up autopay, and enroll in paperless billing. Follow this guide to start enjoying the benefits of online bill pay with Lincoln Electric System.