Paying your electricity bill on time each month is essential as a Reliant Energy customer. Missed payments can lead to service interruption fees, and credit impacts. Reliant offers various convenient payment options to fit your needs. This comprehensive guide will overview the available methods for paying your Reliant Energy bill.
Ways to Pay Your Reliant Energy Bill
Reliant Energy provides several payment channels to submit your monthly electricity bill conveniently
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Online – Pay instantly on Reliant’s website. Quick, easy, and secure.
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Phone – Call their automated phone payment system or speak to a rep.
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Mail – Send a check or money order with your payment stub.
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In person – Visit an authorized pay station location
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Auto pay – Set up recurring monthly payments from your bank account.
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Mobile app – Download the Reliant app to pay on your device.
Choose the payment method that best suits your needs each month.
Tips for Paying Your Reliant Bill Successfully
Follow these tips when making Reliant Energy bill payments:
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Open statements promptly to avoid missing due date.
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Review account number and amount due before paying.
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Pay a few days early to account for mailing/processing time.
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Contact Reliant if your billing address or account info changes.
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Save payment receipts and confirmations.
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Set up text or email reminders for upcoming due dates.
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Utilize autopay or online payments for added convenience.
Staying current on your account can help avoid late fees or service disruption.
What To Do If You’re Unable to Pay Your Reliant Bill
If you are struggling to pay your Reliant Energy bill in full, take action right away:
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Call Reliant to discuss bill payment assistance options.
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Payment plan – Set up a deferred payment plan to pay the past due balance over time.
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Energy aid – Apply for state or federal energy assistance if eligible.
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Bill averaging – Level out bill spikes by averaging usage over 12 months.
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Discount plans – Inquire about discounted rates for lower usage.
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Conserve energy – Reduce usage to lower costs.
Letting your account become seriously past due can lead to disruption, fees, and hurt your credit. Contact Reliant promptly if you anticipate payment issues.
Estimate Your Reliant Bill Amount
Use Reliant’s online calculator tools to estimate what your electricity bill total might be based on factors like:
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Home size and age
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Number of occupants
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Heating and cooling equipment
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Monthly usage kWh
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Electricity rate
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Days in billing cycle
Having an idea of what your bill could be aids budgeting and planning. Explore bill estimate options.
Sign Up for a Reliant Online Account
Creating an online account at ReliantEnergy.com provides convenient benefits like:
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Paying your bill instantly 24/7
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Tracking electricity usage
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Viewing bill history and statements
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Updating billing and account info
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Enrolling in autopay
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Going paperless
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Reporting outages
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Managing account while on the go
Access your Reliant account anytime for bill paying and management.
Avoid Reliant Disconnection and Fees
To avoid potential electricity service disconnection by Reliant, be sure to:
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Pay at least the minimum amount by the due date.
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Contact Reliant immediately if you anticipate issues paying.
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Set up a deferred payment plan if eligible.
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Apply for any bill assistance programs you may qualify for.
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Reduce energy consumption to lower costs.
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Prioritize paying electricity bill over less vital expenses.
Keeping your account in good standing can help avoid fees and costly disruption. Act fast if your account falls behind.
Reliant Customer Service Contact Information
If you need help with your Reliant Energy account, you can contact customer support:
By Phone: 1-866-RELIANT (1-866-735-4268)
By Email: Sign into your account and use the email form.
By Mail: Reliant Energy Customer Service P.O. Box 3765 Houston, TX, 77253
Website: Reliant.com
Mobile App: Reliant Energy Mobile App
Reach out to Reliant’s customer care team if you have any account questions, billing issues, or payment concerns.
Handling utility bills can feel confusing at times. But staying on top of your Reliant Energy statement, picking easy payment methods, and leveraging customer assistance can simplify the process. Pay your Reliant bill on time each billing cycle to avoid interruption of your valuable electricity service.
How the average price per kWh is calculated
Texas electricity pricing includes charges from Reliant and delivery charges from your TDSP/utility (CenterPoint Energy). The combined charges below divided by your total monthly usage equals your average price per kWh. Usage Credit Reliant fees + TDSP fees ÷ Your total monthly usage = Average price per kWh Reliant Fees
1 The total amounts assessed by a Transmission Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) for the delivery of electricity to a customer over poles, wires and other TDSP facilities, not including discretionary charges.
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FAQ
How long before Reliant shuts off electricity in Texas?
Can I pay my Reliant bill with a credit card?
What is the Reliant grace period?
When will my payment be credited to my reliant account?
Bank draft / credit card payments made online will be credited to your Reliant account shortly after the payment is made. Where can I find details about my balance? For full details of your balance please review your invoice. Can I save my payment information so I don’t have to reenter it each time I pay my bill?
How do I Find my reliant account number?
You can also find your account number on the Weekly Summary Email and the Bill Reminder email. How long does it take a bank draft / credit card payment to be credited to my account? Bank draft / credit card payments made online will be credited to your Reliant account shortly after the payment is made.
How can I pay my electricity bill with the Reliant app?
With the new and improved Reliant app, you can pay your bill from your mobile device and store preferred payment methods. Forget about due dates. Your bill can be paid automatically every month via bank draft or credit card. Even out seasonal highs and lows with a more predictable monthly electricity bill.
How much does reliant charge for unpaid payments?
For visa,MasterCard and Discover:the 3 digits on back of your card. For American Express: the 4 digits on the front of your card. We will charge your Reliant account $25.00 for each payment transaction that is returned unpaid or not processed, including returned checks and rejected credit card transactions.
How can reliant help you pay your bills?
With Reliant, you can pay your bill your way. Plus, you can make your monthly payments effortless and more predictable with tools like AutoPay and Average Monthly Billing. Watch our short video to discover why your bills may increase in the summer. Plus, learn tips and tools to save energy. Log into your account and securely pay any time.
What happens if I don’t pay my reliant payment?
If you do not pay the total amount due on your account, you may be charged a late fee, subject to disconnection and additional fees may apply. We will charge your Reliant account $25.00 for each payment transaction that is returned unpaid or not processed, including returned checks and rejected credit card transactions.