Pay Electricity Bill
Pay your monthly electricity bill through your state distribution company's (discom) own app or website, or via any BBPS-enabled UPI app - the discom and payment portal differ by state.
Required Documents
Step-by-Step Process
Identify Your Discom
Find your state's electricity distribution company (e.g., BSES, Tata Power, MSEDCL, TSSPDCL, PSPCL) and check if it has a dedicated payment app.
Locate Your Bill
Enter your consumer/account number on the discom's website or app, or scan the QR code printed on the paper bill.
Choose a BBPS-Enabled Payment Mode
Use the discom's own app, or Bharat Bill Pay through any UPI app (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), net banking, or debit/credit card.
Verify and Confirm Amount
Cross-check the outstanding amount, due date and any late fee before submitting the payment.
Save the Receipt
Download or screenshot the payment receipt/transaction ID for your records; the discom usually updates payment status within a few hours.
Pro Tips & Warnings
- Enable auto-debit/e-mandate through your discom's app or BBPS to avoid late payment penalties and disconnection notices.
- Register for SMS/email bill alerts, since bill-cycle length and due dates vary from discom to discom.
- Keep last month's receipt handy - most helplines ask for it while resolving billing disputes.