Biller name
Georgia Power
HQ: Atlanta, GA
Legal name
Georgia Power Company
Website
Also known as
Georgia Power Company · Southern Company
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Georgia Power Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pay by phone (bank account) Main | 1-888-660-5890 | 24/7 |
| Pay by phone (card via BillMatrix) | 1-800-672-2402 | |
| Online account | georgiapower.com | 24/7 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: georgiapower.com/residential/billing-payment-options.html · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
Georgia Power Bill Types
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power Company is an electric utility and a subsidiary of Southern Company. Georgia Power has served Georgia for nearly 140 years and provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to approximately 2.7 million customers across the state.
Georgia Power bills commonly include charges for electric service, fuel cost recovery, transmission charges, taxes, and fees. Deferit is unaffiliated with Georgia Power.
How to Pay Your Georgia Power Bill
- Online: georgiapower.com or the Southern Company portal · checking/savings, credit/debit card (via BillMatrix), or digital wallet.
- Quick Pay: Pay without logging in using your account number and access code from your bill.
- Phone (bank account): 1-888-660-5890 · available 24/7 · checking or savings account.
- Phone (card): 1-800-672-2402 · credit/debit card via BillMatrix (third-party processor).
- Mail: Georgia Power Payments, 96 Annex, Atlanta, Georgia 30396 · include account number · allow 3–5 business days.
- In-person: Over 4,000 Authorized Payment Locations including Kroger, Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar General, and Family Dollar. Text GPPAY to 99123 to find one.
- With Deferit: Pay with Deferit and split the bill into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Deferit pays Georgia Power in full immediately. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
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Late Fees & Payment Policies
| Policy / Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Late payment | Amount not published by Georgia Power on its public billing pages | Past-due balances may result in disconnection of electric service |
| Disconnection | Triggered by past-due balance (specific threshold not published) | Georgia Power may disconnect service for non-payment |
| Reconnect fee | Amount not published by Georgia Power on its public billing pages | Required to restore service after disconnection for non-payment |
| Deposit | Policy not published on public billing pages | May be required to reconnect after non-payment disconnection |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: georgiapower.com/residential/billing-payment-options.html
Need to split your Georgia Power bill into installments?
Georgia Power offers several programs for customers who need financial support. Payment Arrangements are available through your online account or customer service (specific terms are not published on the public website). Project SHARE is a bill payment assistance program for qualifying customers. An Income-Qualified Senior Citizens Discount is available for eligible seniors. Budget Billing standardizes your monthly payment based on average yearly usage to avoid seasonal spikes. FlatBill is a fixed monthly bill product. The Energy Assistance Portal and Customer Relief & Financial Support section on georgiapower.com provide additional options.
If the goal is to pay the bill in full now and split the cost into smaller repayments, Deferit can pay an eligible Georgia Power bill on your behalf and let you repay it in 4 smaller installments.
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| Georgia Power Payment Arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Request through your Georgia Power online account or by contacting customer service. Subject to eligibility at the time of request. | Sign up, take a picture of your bill, and Deferit pays it on your behalf. Online or in app. |
| Maximum split | Georgia Power offers Payment Arrangements for customers who need extra time to pay. Specific terms, duration, and instalment structure are not published on the public website. Budget Billing and FlatBill options even out your annual cost across months but do not extend your payment deadline. | 4 installments, once every two weeks, up to your Deferit balance |
| Eligibility & approval | Decided by Georgia Power at request time based on account status | Monthly Deferit membership, no lock-ins. Cancel anytime. |
| Fees & interest | No fee published on georgiapower.com for setting up a Payment 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 | Past-due balances can lead to disconnection of electric service. Reconnect fee amount and deposit requirements are not published on the public Georgia Power billing pages. | You can reschedule a repayment date in the app before it's due. Late fees may apply depending on your Deferit membership.* |
| Works for | Georgia Power bills only | Georgia Power and most other US household bills |
| Learn more → |
*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 Georgia Power
Does Georgia Power charge a late fee? ›
Georgia Power does not publish a specific late fee amount on its public billing pages. Past-due balances can result in disconnection of electric service. If you are having difficulty paying on time, Georgia Power offers Payment Arrangements through your online account or customer service, and Project SHARE provides bill payment assistance for qualifying customers.
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Can I split my Georgia Power bill? ›
Georgia Power offers Payment Arrangements for customers who need more time to pay. The specific terms and instalment structure are not published on the public website and require contacting customer service or logging into your account. For an actual 4-instalment split, Deferit can pay your Georgia Power bill in full now and let you repay across 4 bi-weekly installments. Eligibility check before you commit.
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How do I pay my Georgia Power bill online? ›
Log in to your Georgia Power account at georgiapower.com and pay with a checking or savings account, credit or debit card (processed by BillMatrix, a third-party processor), or a digital wallet such as Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, or Venmo. You can also use Quick Pay without logging in by entering your account number and access code from your bill.
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What payment options does Georgia Power offer? ›
Georgia Power accepts payment online (bank account, credit/debit card via BillMatrix, or digital wallet), by phone (1-888-660-5890 for bank account payments available 24/7 and 1-800-672-2402 for card payments via BillMatrix), by mail (Georgia Power Payments, 96 Annex, Atlanta, Georgia 30396), and in person at over 4,000 Authorized Payment Locations including Kroger, Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar General, and Family Dollar. Text GPPAY to 99123 to find a nearby location.
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: georgiapower.com/residential/billing-payment-options.html
What is Georgia Power's Project SHARE? ›
Project SHARE is a bill payment assistance program offered by Georgia Power for customers who need financial help. It is listed on the Georgia Power billing portal and Contact Us pages. For eligibility details and how to apply, contact Georgia Power or visit the Energy Assistance Portal on the Georgia Power website. Georgia Power also offers an Income-Qualified Senior Citizens Discount for eligible seniors.
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What is Georgia Power Budget Billing? ›
Budget Billing is a Georgia Power program that standardizes the amount you pay each month based on your average yearly electricity usage. It helps avoid large seasonal bill spikes from summer cooling or winter heating. You can enroll through your Georgia Power online account.
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Customer Service Tips for Georgia Power Customers
Have these ready before you call. Your Georgia Power account number, the access code shown on your bill, your service address, your last bill amount, and your preferred payment method (bank account or card). The 24/7 phone pay line for bank account payments is 1-888-660-5890. For card payments, call 1-800-672-2402.
How to read your Georgia Power bill. Your bill breaks down charges into base service charges, energy usage (kWh), fuel cost recovery, and any applicable taxes and rider charges. Fuel cost recovery adjusts monthly based on the cost Georgia Power pays for fuel. If your bill is higher than expected, check the kWh usage section and compare it to prior months. Seasonal usage spikes (summer cooling, winter heating) are the most common driver. Budget Billing can help smooth out those peaks by averaging your usage across the year.
How to lower your bill. Review your bill for usage trends and compare month over month. Enrolling in Budget Billing or FlatBill can prevent seasonal bill spikes. Auto-Pay via bank draft helps ensure on-time payment and avoids any late consequences. If the challenge is the timing of a large bill rather than overall usage, Deferit's Pay-in-4 option can split your Georgia Power bill into 4 installments, subject to eligibility.
Retrieved June 2026 · Sources: georgiapower.com/residential/billing-payment-options.html ·customerservice2.southerncompany.com/Billing/BillingPaymentOptions?mnuOpco=GPC .
Updated: June 2026