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City of Bartow
HQ: Bartow, FL
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City of Bartow, Florida
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City of Bartow Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | (863) 534-0188 |
| Emergency / Outage | (863) 534-0134 |
| Pay by Phone | 866-923-8238 |
| New Service | (863) 534-0142 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: cityofbartow.net/168/Customer-Service-Utility-Billing ·cityofbartow.net/177/Utility-Payment-Options ·cityofbartow.net/184/Electric · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About City of Bartow
The City of Bartow is a municipal government serving Bartow, Florida, the county seat of Polk County. Electricity, water, and waste disposal are municipal services provided by the city to residents within city limits and nearby areas. Bartow operates under a commission-manager form of government and is located near the headwaters of the Peace River, approximately 39 miles east of Tampa.
City of Bartow bills commonly include electricity usage, water consumption, sewer, and solid waste collection charges. Deferit is unaffiliated with City of Bartow.
How to Pay Your City of Bartow Bill
- Online: Pay free via Bartow Municipal Online Payments at bartowfl.municipalonlinepayments.com (VISA/MasterCard only); e-check or other cards incur a processing fee via the Point and Pay option.
- Phone: Call the automated pay-by-phone line at 866-923-8238 (credit/debit/e-check accepted, processing fee applies); for billing questions call Customer Service at (863) 534-0188.
- Mail: Mail a check or money order to City of Bartow, P.O. Box 1069, Bartow, FL 33831, at least 7 days before the due date.
- In-Person: Pay by cash, check, or credit card at City Hall, 450 North Wilson Ave, Bartow, FL 33830, or drop off a check/money order there or at the Polk County Tax Collector's Office, 430 East Main St; also payable at the AMSCOT store, 250 East Van Fleet Dr.
- Auto-Pay: Sign up for free automatic bank draft at City Hall by providing a voided check to have your bill debited monthly.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: cityofbartow.net/177.
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Retrieved June 2026 · Source: cityofbartow.net.
| City of Bartow payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check City of Bartow's online account, payment portal, or customer support team for available payment arrangement options. | Sign up, take a picture of your bill, and Deferit pays it on your behalf. Online or in app. |
| Maximum split | If City of Bartow offers payment arrangements, limits are set by City of Bartow based on your account status. We couldn't verify a published maximum split. | 4 installments, once every two weeks, up to your Deferit balance |
| Eligibility & approval | Decided by City of Bartow at request time based on account status | Monthly Deferit membership, no lock-ins. Cancel anytime. |
| Fees & interest | Fees and interest were not published in the sources reviewed. Check City of Bartow's payment portal or support team before setting up an arrangement. | Monthly Deferit membership plus a $0.99 processing fee per bill. No interest. No late fees on eligible Deferit memberships.* |
| If you miss a payment | Missed-payment consequences are set by City of Bartow and may include late fees, service interruption, or collection activity depending on your account. | You can reschedule a repayment date in the app before it's due. Late fees may apply depending on your Deferit membership.* |
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*No late fees feature included with Max and Ultra memberships. Installments on the Lite membership may incur late fees if overdue. See Membership terms for details.
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Common Questions About City of Bartow
Can I use Deferit to pay my City of Bartow bill? ›
Yes. Enter your City of Bartow bill amount in Deferit and we pay City of Bartow in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does City of Bartow accept? ›
City of Bartow typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit cityofbartow.net or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does City of Bartow offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit City of Bartow's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my City of Bartow bill on time? ›
Contact City of Bartow directly to ask about payment arrangements or hardship assistance programs. Deferit can also help — split your bill into 4 payments to ease the immediate financial pressure.
Updated: June 2026