How and Where to Pay Your CMP Bill: A Complete Guide

Paying your monthly CMP (Central Maine Power) bill is essential to keep your electricity running and avoid late fees or disconnection. But with so many payment options available, you may be wondering – where exactly can I pay my CMP bill?

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll outline the various convenient ways CMP offers to pay your bill, both online and in-person.

CMP provides electricity to over 600000 homes and businesses across Maine. As a customer you receive a monthly or bi-monthly CMP bill for your electricity usage. This bill must be paid by the due date to avoid a late payment fee.

Thankfully, CMP offers many ways to pay your bill – online, by phone, by mail, automatic bank draft and in-person Below we’ll explore each of these CMP bill payment options in detail, making it easy to choose the method that works best for you.

Pay CMP Bill Online

Paying online via CMP’s website is the quickest and most convenient way to pay your electric bill. Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Visit CMP Website

Go to www.cmpco.com and click on “Pay Bill” at the top right. This will take you to the login page for online account access.

Step 2: Log In

Enter your CMP account number and password. If you don’t have an online account, you can easily register for one.

Step 3: Select Pay Bill

Once logged in, click on “Pay Bill” to access the online payment portal.

Step 4: Enter Payment Details

On the payment page, enter your payment amount and select a payment date. You can pay the total amount due or make a partial payment.

Step 5: Submit Payment

Select your payment method – credit/debit card or bank account. Enter required details and submit payment.

Step 6: Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation message and email after successful payment. The payment may take 1-2 business days to reflect in your account.

Paying online is fast, secure and lets you easily track payments. You can also set up autopay to have your bill paid automatically each month.

Pay CMP Bill by Phone

CMP offers an automated phone payment system you can use to pay your bill 24/7 by calling:

1-800-750-4000

To use the self-service phone payment system:

• Call the above number.

• Select the “Pay by Phone” option.

• Enter your 12-digit CMP account number followed by pound (#).

• Select your payment amount and payment date.

• Enter your debit/credit card number or bank account details.

• Your payment will be processed automatically.

This automated phone system is super quick and easy for paying your bill on the go or when you don’t have internet access.

Pay CMP Bill by Mail

If you prefer, you can mail in a check or money order to pay your CMP bill.

Here’s how to pay your CMP bill by mail:

• Write a check or money order payable to Central Maine Power.

• Make sure to include your 12-digit CMP account number on the check.

• Mail the payment to the address printed on your CMP bill at least 5 business days before the due date to ensure on-time processing.

• Detach and include the payment stub from your bill.

• Write your account number on the memo line of the check for faster processing.

• Use the return envelope included with your bill.

Mailing a check is a simple option, but takes more time than electronic payments so be sure to mail it well before the due date.

Pay CMP Bill by Automatic Bank Draft

For hassle-free bill payment, consider enrolling in CMP’s automatic bank draft program. This authorizes CMP to automatically withdraw your bill amount directly from your checking or savings account each month.

To enroll in automatic bank draft:

• Visit www.cmpco.com and login to your account.

• Under Billing & Payments, click on Bank Draft.

• Select signup for bank draft payments.

• Provide your bank account information.

• Confirm your enrollment.

With bank draft, your payment is made automatically on the due date each month so you never have to worry about late fees.

Pay CMP Bill In-Person

CMP offers several in-person payment locations across Maine for paying your bill in cash. This includes:

• Western Union – Pay at any Western Union location in Maine. Find locations at www.westernunion.com. Bring your CMP bill.

• MoneyGram – Make a cash payment at MoneyGram locations. Find locations at www.moneygram.com. You’ll need your CMP account number.

• CMP Local Offices – Visit one of CMP’s local offices in Augusta, Bangor, Portland or Presque Isle. Locations can be found at www.cmpco.com.

Paying in-person with cash allows you to avoid any online transaction fees. Just make sure to pay well ahead of your due date if mailing a payment or paying at Western Union/MoneyGram.

Additional CMP Bill Pay Tips

Keep these tips in mind when paying your CMP electric bill:

• Pay your bill in full each month to avoid late fees. Partial payments still incur a fee.

• If you mail a payment, allow 7-10 business days for processing to avoid late fees.

• Pay a few days early each month to account for processing time.

• Contact CMP immediately if you anticipate difficulty paying on time. Payment arrangements may be available.

• Notify CMP if your banking or credit card information changes to avoid declined payments.

• Consider enrolling in budget billing to have a fixed bill amount each month.

Troubleshooting CMP Bill Payments

If you have trouble with any CMP bill payment, here are some things to try:

• If an online payment fails, refresh the page and try again in case of a temporary website error.

• For declined credit/debit card payments, confirm your card is valid and has available funds.

• If your bank draft or check bounces, contact your bank immediately to determine why.

• For late payments, contact CMP about a possible waiver of the late fee if this is your first occurrence.

• If you cannot pay on time, call CMP before the due date to set up a payment plan and avoid disconnection.

Hopefully this guide has made the process of how and where to pay your CMP electric bill much clearer. CMP offers many convenient payment methods – online, phone, mail, bank draft and in-person. Choosing an option that suits your needs makes it easy to pay on time each month and keep the lights on!