When you get your monthly electricity bill from Champion Energy, you want paying it to be a quick and painless process Champion Energy aims to provide residential customers with flexible payment options to fit different lifestyles and preferences In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the various methods you can use to pay your Champion Energy utility bill.
Overview of Payment Options
Champion Energy offers the following ways for customers to pay their electric bill each month
- Automatic bank account payments
- Automatic credit/debit card payments
- One-time credit/debit card payments
- Cash payments at retail partners
- Electronic payments via third-party apps
- Mail-in check payments
- Pay-by-phone
Below I’ll provide more details on how each payment option works, key benefits, and step-by-step instructions so you can choose the methods that are most convenient for you.
Set Up Automatic Bank Account Payments
One of the easiest ways to pay your bill is to enroll in automatic payments from your checking or savings account.
To set up automatic bank account payments:
- Log into your Champion Energy online account
- Under Billing & Payments, select Pay Bill
- Choose Manage Automatic Payments
- Enter your bank routing and account numbers
- Pick your payment date and frequency
Benefits of automatic bank payments:
- Avoid late fees and payment hassles
- Payments are secure and processed timely
- Saves time over mailed checks or manual payments
- Can schedule one-time or recurring withdrawals
Simplifying bill payment with direct debit makes your life easier.
Use Automatic Credit or Debit Card Payments
You can also authorize Champion Energy to automatically charge your credit or debit card each month to pay your bill.
To enable automatic credit/debit card payments:
- Log into your online account
- Go to Make a Payment
- Select Manage Automatic Payments
- Enter your card details and expiration date
- Confirm payment date and frequency
Reasons automatic card payments are convenient:
- Charges are processed on-time preventing late fees
- Card is automatically updated if details change
- Avoid logging in and manually paying each month
- Earn rewards points on your credit card
Set it and forget it with auto-pay.
Make One-Time Card Payments
If you don’t want automatic monthly charges, you can make one-time payments with your credit/debit card when you receive your bill.
To make one-time card payments:
- Log into your Champion Energy account
- Choose Pay Bill
- Select Pay with Credit/Debit Card
- Enter your card information
- Input payment amount and submit
One-time card payments allow flexibility if you prefer to actively initiate payment each month.
Pay with Cash at Retailers
For quick cash bill payments, visit any Walmart, Ace Cash Express, or MoneyGram location.
To pay with cash:
- Bring your printed Champion Energy bill.
- Tell the cashier you want to make a Champion Energy payment.
- Provide your account number and payment amount.
- Make the cash payment and get a receipt.
Paying in cash allows you to avoid online payments. Find pay locations on the Champion Energy website.
Use Apple Pay, PayPal or Other Apps
Champion Energy lets you link third-party payment services like Apple Pay, PayPal, Google Pay, and Amazon Pay to your account.
To use these apps:
- Log into your Champion account and go to Pay Bill.
- Choose your preferred app and follow prompts to log in.
- Confirm payment amount and submit.
Key benefits of third-party payment apps:
- Make quick payments right from your smartphone
- Seamless integration with services you already use
- Avoid entering credit card information
- Get payment receipts easily
Leverage convenient payment apps to pay your bill digitally in seconds.
Mail In Your Payment
If you prefer the traditional route, you can mail a check or money order using the pre-addressed payment envelope included with your monthly bill.
Be sure to:
- Include your payment stub from the bill
- Write your Champion Energy account number on the check
- Mail at least 5 business days before due date
Sending checks by mail gives you a familiar bill payment option.
Pay Over the Phone
You can also make one-time or recurring payments by calling Champion Energy at 1-877-653-5090 and speaking to a customer service representative.
Have the following ready when paying by phone:
- Your Champion Energy account number
- Debit/credit card details or checking account info
- Amount you would like to pay
- Preferred payment date
Phone payments allow you to get personal assistance with bill payment tasks.
Avoid Late Fees
The key benefit of paying on time is avoiding late payment fees. Champion Energy charges late fees if payment is received after your due date.
Other downsides of paying late include:
- Damage to your credit score
- Disruption to your electric service
- Extra time calling customer service
Setting up automatic payments is the easiest way to pay on time and steer clear of late fees. But all the payment options above make it stress-free to pay by the due date.
Get Account Alerts
In your online Champion Energy account, enable email and text alerts about upcoming bill due dates and past due statuses. Alerts remind you to pay on time.
Check Payment History
You can check your payment history and confirm past payments by:
- Logging into your online account
- Reviewing your monthly billing statements
- Calling Champion Energy for payment confirmation
Get Payment Assistance
If you’re facing financial hardship and need help paying your electric bill, Champion Energy can connect you with:
- Payment extensions/plans
- Bill assistance programs
- Government assistance resources
Contact customer service to learn about available payment assistance options.
In Summary
VIEW AND UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
Edit your login/password, change your billing preferences, update your email address and phone number or view your ESI-ID and account number.
MANAGE YOUR ELECTRICITY USAGE
With access to your smart meter data you can manage your usage and view your history with interactive graphs. Graphing options include hourly/daily comparison, time of use and usage vs. cost. See how temperature, daytime vs. nighttime and weekday vs. weekend affects your usage patterns. Also, you can view your most recent Smart Track email.
- Pay Your Bill, Manage Billing Preferences, and access your payment history and old bills
- Update Your Contact preferences, review your contract, and renew or transfer service
- Access Your Smart Track reports and Manage Your Electricity Usage
- Track your Referrals in our Connect A Friend Program
Login below to set up recurring or one-time payments directly from your checking or savings account. Youll need to have your banks routing and account numbers on hand to establish direct debit payments. This free service is available in Texas and Illinois.
Login below to set up recurring credit/debit card payments, or to make a one-time card payment. This free service is available in Texas and Illinois.
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FAQ
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How do I make a payment at Champion Energy?
This is a free service. Call: 1.877.653.5090 or Pay Online Call: 1.888.653.0087 Payments by cash or pin-based debit card can be made at any Ace Cash Express or MoneyGram location. Champion Energy includes a payment envelope to make it easy for customers who prefer the more traditional payment option of mailing a check each month.
Does Champion Energy include a payment envelope?
Champion Energy includes a payment envelope to make it easy for customers who prefer the more traditional payment option of mailing a check each month. To ensure timely credit to your account, be sure to include your remittance stub and write your Champion Energy account number on your check.
How do I Manage my Champion Energy account online?
Manage your Champion Energy account online. Registration is simple: Pay bills, transfer service, update your contact information, and more! All you need is your account number which you will find on your latest bill. You have the power to choose the FREE payment option that works best for you.
How much does Champion Energy Services cost?
Champion Energy Services has 6 electricity plans with rates starting at just 14.2 ¢/kwh with contract lengths of 12, and 24 months. According to Champion Energy Services customer reviews, the best part about Champion Energy Services is ‘Order Experience’ and the worst part is ‘Likely to Recommend’.
Who is Champion Energy?
Champion Energy provides power to homes, businesses, and public institutions throughout the United States. We offer low energy rates, exceptional customer service, and tools to avoid surprises on your electric bill.
How do I cancel my service with Champion Energy Services?
You can cancel your service with Champion Energy Services by contacting them and requesting what they will call a ‘move out’. A ‘move-out’ means that Champion Energy Services will inform ERCOT that they will no longer provide electricity for your meter.