Paying your utility bills can feel like a chore. You get a bill in the mail or your email, write a check, put it in an envelope, stamp it, and take it to the post office. So you just have to wait and hope it gets there on time so you don’t have to pay late fees. But now that Seattle City Light lets you pay your bills online, it doesn’t have to be this time-consuming process.
Over 450,000 homes and businesses in Seattle and the surrounding areas get their electricity from Seattle City Light. As a municipal utility owned by the City of Seattle, their job is to provide electricity services that are reliable, affordable, and good for the environment. To better serve their customers, Seattle City Light lets you manage your account and pay your bills online, which makes it quick and easy to do.
Why Pay Online?
Here are some excellent reasons to take advantage of Seattle City Light’s online bill payment
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Convenience Pay at anytime from anywhere without writing checks, finding stamps or going to the post office Manage your account online 24/7
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Control: Set up automatic recurring payments so your bill gets paid on time, every time. Or make one-time payments whenever you choose.
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Security: Your financial information is kept safe using encryption and security measures.
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Savings: Avoid late fees, stamps, envelopes and gas trips to drop off payments.
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Simplicity: Paying online is fast and easy with various payment options.
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Management: View usage and payment history and update account details online.
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Environment: Go paperless and reduce waste with online billing and payment.
How to Pay Your Bill Online
Sign Up for Online Account Access
To pay your Seattle City Light bill online, you first need to create an online account. Here’s how simple it is:
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Click on “New User Registration” and fill out the registration form with your account and contact information.
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Agree to the terms and conditions and click “Submit Registration.”
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Check your email inbox for a confirmation email from Seattle City Light and click the verification link.
Once your online account is created, you can start managing your Seattle City Light services online!
Payment Options
With your online Seattle City Light account, you have various options for paying your bill:
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One-time payment: Make a single payment by credit/debit card or electronic check.
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Recurring payments: Set up automatic monthly payments from your chosen payment method.
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Paperless billing: Go green by opting for online-only billing.
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Account management: Update account details, view billing history and usage data.
Payment Methods
Seattle City Light offers multiple ways to pay online:
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Credit/debit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards accepted.
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Electronic check: Use your checking/savings account and routing number.
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Bank account: Connect your bank account to your Seattle City Light account for payments.
No extra fees are charged by Seattle City Light for any online payment options. You can pay directly from your bank account or use a card and avoid surcharges.
Benefits of Paying Online
Paying your Seattle City Light bill online provides many helpful benefits:
It’s Fast and Easy
You can pay in just a few clicks from your computer or mobile device 24/7. No more writing checks or buying stamps. Payments post instantly to your account.
Avoid Late Fees
When you set up recurring payments, your bill gets paid automatically each month by the due date so you avoid late charges.
Improved Cash Flow
Making payments manually can lead to forgetting the due date and paying late fees. Auto payments help even out your expenses.
Increased Security
Online payments use encryption and security measures to protect your financial information. No need to worry about checks getting lost in the mail.
Environmental Benefits
Opting for paperless billing reduces waste and carbon emissions from paper statements and envelopes.
Budgeting and Planning
The online account management tools allow you to analyze your utility costs and patterns over time so you can better budget for and predict future electricity bills.
Bottom Line
Seattle City Light’s online bill pay options make managing your account and paying your electricity bill stress-free. It’s fast, secure, environmentally friendly and helps avoid late fees. Sign up for online account access and automated payments today for maximum convenience and peace of mind!
Paper vs. Online Billing
Residential customers choosing this option are billed every other month (bi-monthly). Paper bills can be mailed to the service address or an alternate mailing address, and with your paper bill, you will receive printed newsletters from the utilities. You can still choose to make one-time payments online even if you receive your bills by mail.
To use electronic billing, you will first need to create an online utility account. You can use this option to pay either Seattle Public Utilities or Seattle City Light bills online. This option allows recurring payments or one-time payments online that can be made with your credit card, debit card, or checking account number.
We never charge additional “convenience fees” for any of these methods of payment. Your options include:
- One-time payment You can pay your Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light bills without creating a user account, even if you receive a paper bill. You can make payments with your credit card, debit card, or checking account number. You can also make one-time payments online by entering your account number and billing address ZIP code.
- Online or paperless billing To manage your account and pay bills automatically online, you will need to create an online account. You can use this option to pay either your Seattle Public Utilities or Seattle City Light bills electronically, and it allows for recurring or single payments by credit card, debit card, or checking account number.
- Pay by phone You have 24-hour automated access to enter your credit or debit card information privately over the phone by calling (877) 398-3531. If you would like to ask questions of a customer service agent before you pay by phone, call (206) 684-3000. After speaking to the agent about your questions, you will then be transferred to another agent to complete your payment. This is done to make sure your information is kept secure.
- In person We have many walk-in locations across Seattle for your convenience.
Seattle Public Utilities Information:
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) provides several options for how you receive and pay your bill.
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How do I pay my Seattle Public Utilities & city light bills online?
To manage your account and pay bills automatically online, you will need to create an online account. You can use this option to pay either your Seattle Public Utilities or Seattle City Light bills electronically, and it allows for recurring or single payments by credit card, debit card, or checking account number.
Is Seattle City Light disconnecting customers for non-payment?
Seattle City Light is disconnecting customers for non-payment. City Light has flexible payment plans available to all customers. For income-eligible residential customers, we have bill assistance programs available, including emergency bill assistance and the Utility Discount Program.
Does city Light offer flexible payment plans?
City Light has flexible payment plans available to all customers. For income-eligible residential customers, we have bill assistance programs available, including emergency bill assistance and the Utility Discount Program. If your electricity has been disconnected, call (206) 684-3000 Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm to discuss your options.
How do I register for Seattle City Light services?
Register with the Utilities Services Website *Once submitted, please allow five business days for processing your enrollment. Seattle City Light makes it easy for landlords, owners, or property management agencies to start and stop Seattle City Light services for tenants in one place.