Paying Your Delhi Jal Board Bill Online: A Convenient and Reliable Option

Paying your water and sewerage bill to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is an essential aspect of living in Delhi. With over 18 million residents Delhi’s water and wastewater infrastructure managed by the DJB is vast, supplying over 900 million gallons of water per day. Having an easy and reliable way to pay your DJB bill is therefore critical.

In the past, paying your DJB bill meant either standing in long queues at one of their payment centers, or mailing in a cheque or demand draft While these options are still available, over the last few years the DJB has focused on improving and expanding its online bill pay options Paying your DJB bill online is now the preferred method for most people in Delhi, being both quick and convenient.

In this article, we’ll look at the multiple options now available for paying your DJB bill online, and the benefits of doing so.

Online Payment Options for DJB Bills

The DJB offers multiple online payment options through their website at https://djb.gov.in/DJBRMSPortal/portal/payOnline.html. Let’s look at what they are:

Payment Gateway

The DJB payment gateway allows you to pay using:

• Credit cards
• Debit cards
• Net banking
• Mobile wallets like Paytm
• UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, etc.

This is the quickest and simplest way to pay your DJB bill online. You don’t need to sign up for any additional services. Just enter your card or banking details, and the payment will be processed immediately.

Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)

BBPS is an integrated bill payment system from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It allows you to use a single platform to pay bills from multiple service providers, including electricity, gas, water, DTH, and more.

To use BBPS to pay your DJB bill, you first need to register your KNO number (your 10 digit customer ID) on the Bharat BillPay website. Once registered, you can pay your bill from the BBPS website or their mobile app using net banking, cards, or wallet.

NEFT/RTGS

You can also use National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) or Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) to directly transfer funds from your bank account to the DJB’s authorized bank accounts.

To pay via NEFT/RTGS, you need to first get the DJB’s beneficiary details from their website. You then initiate the transfer through your bank’s net banking or mobile app by entering the DJB’s account details and your unique KNO number in the remarks.

The DJB has provided the beneficiary details for NEFT/RTGS payments on their website. Some of the authorized banks are Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Axis Bank, South Indian Bank, and IDBI Bank.

Benefits of Paying DJB Bills Online

Compared to the traditional options of paying your DJB bill in cash or via cheque, paying online has many benefits:

Convenience

You can pay your DJB bill from anywhere, anytime using your computer or mobile phone. No need to travel to a DJB office or drop box during working hours.

Avoid Queues

Online payment helps you skip the long queues at DJB offices, saving you time and frustration.

Cashless Transactions

With online payments you don’t need to withdraw cash. It’s quick, easy and secure.

Payment Confirmation

You get instant payment confirmation when paying online. No need to worry about cheques getting lost.

Reward Points

Many payment gateways and wallet apps provide reward points on bill payments. So you get additional benefits.

Track Payments

Your DJB bill payment history is securely stored when you pay online. You can log in anytime to view and track your payments.

Auto-reminders

Opting for recurring online payments ensures you never miss a due date. You get bill reminders and alerts for auto-debit.

How to Get Started with Online DJB Bill Payments

If you have been paying your DJB bills manually, switching to online mode is quite simple:

1. First, you need to get your 10-digit unique KNO number from your latest DJB bill. This customer ID is essential for linking your account.

2. Next, go to the DJB bill payment website: https://djb.gov.in/DJBRMSPortal/portal/payOnline.html

3. Choose your preferred payment option – Payment Gateway, BBPS, or NEFT/RTGS.

4. For first-time users, you need to register on that payment platform by providing your KNO number and mobile number.

5. Follow the steps to link your bank account, credit/debit card, wallet, or UPI to complete the registration.

6. You will get a confirmation message once your DJB account is successfully linked to your payment method.

The initial setup takes only a few minutes. Once registered, you can pay your DJB bills in a few seconds whenever needed. Just log in, enter the bill amount, and make the payment.

Online bill payment puts the power and convenience firmly in your hands. Switch to digital payments for your next DJB bill and experience the benefits yourself!