Paying your utility bill on time is crucial to avoid late fees and service interruptions. For customers of Puget Sound Energy (Pse) in Washington state, there are many options to pay your Pse bill conveniently. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various ways you can pay your Pse bill.
Online Bill Pay
The easiest and most convenient way for most customers to pay their Pse bill is online through the Pse website or mobile app.
You can pay your bill on the Pse website by logging in to your account and using a credit or debit card or an electronic bank transfer. If you pay online before 5 PM, the money should be in your account in one to two business days.
The Pse mobile app also allows you to easily pay on your phone or tablet with just a few taps.
You can also pay as a guest without logging in by entering your account number and zip code
Paying online allows you to see your current balance and payment history.
It is fast, available 24/7, and there are no fees for credit/debit card payments.
Pay By Phone
You can call 1-888-225-5773 to pay your PSE bill over the phone with a debit or credit card or a checking account. If you pay by phone during business hours, the money will usually be in your account in one to two days.
Pay By Mail
If you prefer, you can mail in a payment to:
Puget Sound Energy
BOT-01H
P.O. Box 91269
Bellevue, WA 98009-9269
Be sure to include your payment stub from your bill. Postage can take 5 to 7 business days, so mail early to avoid late fees.
Pay In Person
Many places in Pse’s service area let you pay your bill in person. There are over 100 of these places. There are Fred Meyer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and other grocery and retail stores.
Pay stations accept cash, check, money order, or pin-based debit cards.
You must bring your payment stub from your bill.
In-person payments usually post to your account within 1-2 business days.
Find pay station locations on the Pse website.
Budget Payment Plan
Pse offers a Budget Payment Plan that averages out your estimated yearly energy costs into even monthly payments. This helps avoid seasonal spikes in your bill.
Your monthly budget payment does not vary based on actual usage.
Your account is reconciled every 6 months against actual charges.
Any overage or underage is then adjusted evenly across the next 6 months.
This program provides predictable bills while still paying for all eventual energy usage.
Payment Arrangements
If you are having difficulty paying your entire balance, you can call Pse to set up installment payment arrangements.
Payment plans allow you to pay your balance off over an agreed schedule in smaller installments.
Arrangements can help avoid service disruption when you cannot pay the full amount due.
Payment plans are typically interest free. Late payment fees may still apply.
Bill Payment Assistance
Pse offers two assistance programs to help qualified low-income customers maintain electric and natural gas service:
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – Helps low income households with a credit towards their bill.
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Crisis Assistance Program – Helps low income households restore or prevent shutoff due to temporary financial hardship.
If you are struggling to pay your Pse bill, be sure to explore whether you qualify for these assistance programs. Applications can be completed online or by contacting Pse.
Avoid Late Fees
To avoid late payment fees, make sure your bill payment reaches Pse by the due date listed on your statement. The due date varies but is typically 20-25 days after the statement date.
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Online, phone, and in-person payments post quickly, so pay a few days before the due date.
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Mailed payments take longer to post, so mail at least 7 business days before the due date.
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If mailing close to the due date, consider an online payment to ensure on-time delivery.
What If I Miss The Due Date?
If you miss the due date, a late fee will be assessed to your account, typically $10 for residential or $15 for commercial accounts. If your balance remains unpaid, your service may eventually be disconnected.
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Call Pse immediately to discuss payment plan options and avoid disconnection.
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A reconnection fee will apply if your service is interrupted. Reconnection may take 24 hours.
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Try to set up autopay or reminder alerts to help avoid future missed payments.
Set Up Autopay
For guaranteed on-time payment, enroll in autopay through your Pse account. This automatically pays your bill from your bank account or credit/debit card each month.
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Autopay payments process 2-3 days before the due date, so you don’t have to remember.
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You can cancel or change your autopay date at any time through your online account.
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Autopay gives you peace of mind that your payment is always on time.
Recap of Payment Options
Online
- through your Pse account – Fast and free
- Pse Mobile App – Pay on your phone anytime
By Phone
- Call 1-888-225-5773, M-F 7AM-5PM
By Mail
- Send check/money order with stub
In Person
- Over 100 pay stations accept cash, check, or pin-based debit
Autopay
- Automatic payments from your bank account or credit/debit card
Be sure to pay your Pse bill by the due date each month and explore payment assistance programs if needed. With numerous payment options, paying your Pse utility bill can be simple and stress-free.
Want to pay your bill in person?
You can pay your bill in person at one of more than 100 PSE pay stations, which are located in stores like Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart. You can use cash, check, debit card with a PIN, or money order (varies by location). When paying in person, you must have your bill stub.
There is no service charge or fee to make a payment at any PSE authorized pay station. There is also no fee for credit and debit card transactions when paying online. However, a transaction fee of up to 2. 65% may apply for commercial accounts.
- Bellingham Fred Meyer #667 1225 W Bakerview Road Bellingham, WA 98226 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 7 a. m. to 11 p. m. Cash, check, or debit cards. No money orders or credit cards. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc #02450 4420 Meridian Street Bellingham, WA 98226 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. Cash or pin based debit – must have bill stub Fred Meyer #25 800 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, WA 98229 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 7 a. m. to 11 p. m. Cash, check, or debit cards. No money orders or credit cards.
- Ellensburg Fred Meyer #652 201 S Water Street Ellensburg, WA 98926 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 7 a. m. to 11 p. m. Cash, check, or debit cards. No money orders or credit cards.
- Olympia Fred Meyer #186 700 Sleater Kinney Road SE Lacey, WA 98503 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 7 a. m. to 11 p. m. Cash, check, or debit cards. No money orders or credit cards. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc #04757 5110 Yelm Hwy SE Lacey, WA 98503 Map it Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. Cash or pin based debit – must have bill stub Wal-Mart Stores, Inc #03531 1401 Galaxy Drive NE Lacey, WA 98516 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. Cash or pin based debit – must have bill stub Fred Meyer #659 555 Trosper Road SW Tumwater, WA 98512 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 7 a. m. to 11 p. m. Cash, check, or debit cards. No money orders or credit cards. It’s open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is located at 4507 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey, WA 98503. m. to 7 p. m. WAL-MART STORES, INC #03850 5900 Littlerock Rd SW Tumwater, WA 98512 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. Cash or pin based debit – must have bill stub .
- Whidbey Island Wal-Mart Stores, Inc #02319 1250 SW Erie Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. For payments made with cash or a PIN, you must have the bill stub. City of Langley City Hall is located at 112 Second Street, Langley, WA 98260. It is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. m. to 5 p. m. and Friday 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Pony Mailing and Business Center 316 S. E. Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Map it Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday m. to 4:30 p. m. Find Ken’s Korner Red Apple at 11042 State Route 525 Clinton, WA 98236 on a map. It’s open Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. m. – 10:00 p. m.
- Tacoma Fred Meyer #390 4505 S 19th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. Cash, check, or debit cards. No money orders or credit cards. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc #04137 1965 South Union Avenue Tacoma, WA 98405 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. Cash or pin based debit – must have bill stub Fred Meyer #385 7250 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98408 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. Cash, check, or debit cards. No money orders or credit cards. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Randys Loan Inc. 5243 S Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98409 Map it m. to 5 p. m. Cash, check or money orders – no debit/credit card Fred Meyer #605 6901 S 19th Street Tacoma, WA 98466 Map it Open Sunday through Saturday, 7 a. m. to 11 p. m. Cash, check, or debit cards. No money orders or credit cards.
- Vashon Veshon Market Fresh IGA 17639 100th Street SW Vashon, WA 98070 Map it Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday m. to 9 p. m. Cash, check or money orders – no debit/credit card .
Payment options and information
Puget Sound Energy has provided energy throughout Washington for nearly 150 years. We’re proud to call the Northwest home and we’re even prouder to serve customers like you.
Serving you also means we must keep up with your changing needs. We understand these needs and have built a strong set of online and mobile bill payment and customer service tools to make doing business with us easier, faster, and simpler. And as a result, fewer and fewer customers are using our customer service offices. Because of these changing needs, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our customer service offices in August 2019.
Although we’re closing some offices, we’re not closing the door on the communities we serve. We’ve always been, and will continue to be a local company, serving customers and investing in local communities.
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FAQ
What is the grace period for PSE?
A late payment fee of 1 percent may be assessed on balances which remain unpaid for more than 10 business days after the due date. A 30-day delay of the late fee will be granted to income-eligible customers who notify PSE that they have applied to a community agency for financial aid.
How do I pay my PSE Bill?
It is fast, available 24/7, and there are no fees for credit/debit card payments. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 to pay your bill over the phone with a debit or credit card or a checking account. Phone payments made during business hours will typically post to your account within 1-2 days. If you prefer, you can mail in a payment to:
Where can I find PSE pay station locations?
Find pay station locations on the PSE website. PSE offers a Budget Payment Plan that averages out your estimated yearly energy costs into even monthly payments. This helps avoid seasonal spikes in your bill. Your monthly budget payment does not vary based on actual usage. Your account is reconciled every 6 months against actual charges.
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How does PSE pay?
You can also pay with just a few taps on your phone or tablet if you have the PSE mobile app. You can also pay as a guest without logging in by entering your account number and zip code. Paying online allows you to see your current balance and payment history. It is fast, available 24/7, and there are no fees for credit/debit card payments.
Do I need a bill stub to pay PSE?
When paying in person, you must have your bill stub. There is no service charge or fee to make a payment at any PSE authorized pay station. There is also no fee for credit and debit card transactions when paying online. However, a transaction fee of up to 2. 65% may apply for commercial accounts.
What if I’m struggling to pay my PSE Bill?
If you are struggling to pay your PSE bill, be sure to explore whether you qualify for these assistance programs. Applications can be completed online or by contacting PSE. Make sure your bill payment gets to PSE by the due date on your statement to avoid late payment fees.
