How to Pay Your FPL Bill In Person

Paying your monthly electricity bill is easy when you use Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) online payment options But sometimes you may prefer to pay in person with cash FPL partners with authorized walk-in payment locations across their service area for convenient in-person bill payment.

This guide explains how to find and use FPL’s authorized walk-in bill pay agents to pay your FPL electricity bill with cash

Overview of Paying FPL Bills In Person

FPL offers several ways to pay your monthly bill, including:

• Online through FPL.com
• By phone
• By mail
• Automatic bank draft
• Authorized walk-in locations

Authorized walk-in locations allow you to pay your FPL bill in person with cash at nearby retailers and stores. FPL partners with chains like Publix, Walgreens, Walmart, Winn-Dixie, CVS, and 7-Eleven for in-person payment.

Paying at an authorized agent is easy, fast, and ensures your payment posts to your account immediately. Just bring your FPL bill or account number and cash for the amount due.

Benefits of In-Person Bill Payment

Paying your FPL bill in person with an authorized walk-in agent offers several benefits:

• Immediate posting – Your payment applies to your account right away

• Cash payment – Many locations accept cash only

• Proof of payment – Get a receipt as proof of your payment

• Avoid late fees – Pay by the due date to avoid late payment fees

• Convenience – 1000s of locations across Florida

• Assurance – Know your payment went directly to FPL

In-person payment is secure and guaranteed to process. It also gives you the flexibility to pay with cash.

How to Find Authorized FPL Payment Locations

FPL provides an online map to help you find authorized walk-in bill pay agents near you.

To find nearby locations:

1. Go to FPL.com/billpay

2. Scroll down and click “Find My Location” under the map

3. Enter your ZIP code

4. Select a radius to search (e.g. within 10 miles)

5. Click “Locate”

This interactive map will display FPL authorized payment locations near you.

You can also view the list of locations and get directions. Make sure to call ahead to confirm operating hours.

What to Bring to Pay Your Bill

Before going to an authorized FPL walk-in location, make sure you have:

• FPL account number – Found on your bill or online account

• Cash – Most locations only accept cash payments

• Bill stub – Optional, but helpful for reference

The retailer will enter your FPL account number to process the payment to your account. Having your account number handy speeds up the process.

Paying Your Bill at the Authorized Location

Follow these steps to pay your FPL bill in person:

1. Locate your nearest authorized walk-in payment location.

2. Bring your FPL account number and cash for the amount due.

3. At the register, let the cashier know you need to pay your FPL bill.

4. Provide your 10-digit FPL account number.

5. Give the cashier your cash payment for the amount due.

6. Get a receipt as proof of your payment.

7. Your payment will apply to your FPL account immediately!

Most locations can look up your account balance if you forget it. The cashier will process the payment and provide a receipt showing the account number, date, and payment amount. Keep this receipt as proof of payment.

Convenience Fees at Some Locations

While FPL does not charge a fee for in-person payments, some authorized third-party retailers do charge a $1.50 convenience fee. These are independent retailers that cover their own costs of processing FPL bill payments.

FPL does not receive any portion of this $1.50 convenience fee. Locations that charge this fee will have signage on site. You can avoid the fee by paying at a location that does not charge it.

Avoiding Late Fees

One benefit of paying your FPL bill in person with cash is avoiding late fees. To avoid late fees:

• Pay your FPL bill by the due date each month

• Pay the full amount due – partial payments can still incur late fees

• Pay at least 1 day before the due date to account for processing time

As long as your cash payment is made by the due date, it will post to your account on time and avoid late payment penalties. FPL authorized walk-in locations make it easy to pay on time with cash.

Payment Confirmation and Receipt

When you make an in-person payment at an authorized FPL location, you’ll receive a receipt with payment details, including:

• FPL account number
• Payment amount
• Payment date
• Location address

Keep this receipt as confirmation that your payment was received. You can also check your FPL account online to confirm the payment was applied.

In-person cash payments provide proof and peace of mind that your bill is paid for the month.

Avoid Unauthorized Payment Locations

Beware of unauthorized third-party locations claiming they can take FPL payments. Some businesses may offer bill pay services for a substantial fee without being partnered with FPL.

Payments through unauthorized channels can take a week or more to post to your FPL account. Only use FPL authorized walk-in agents to ensure your payment applies immediately. Check FPL.com/billpay for the official location finder.

Pay Your FPL Electric Bill In Person

Paying your FPL bill with cash in person is fast, easy, and secure when using an authorized walk-in payment location. With 1000s of partner retailers across Florida, you can likely find one conveniently nearby. Just bring your FPL account number and cash payment to pay your bill on the spot.