While a wide selection of utility providers means competition, the ability to shop around, and often affordable plans, it also means you could choose how to pay your energy bills. Many customers do not oppose having just one payment option (for instance, a long-term contract with monthly withdrawn payments from your bank account). Others prefer to manage their payments manually every month and wish to have the flexibility of using a credit card.
If paying your utility bills with a credit card is an important factor for you, read below. We’ve selected Alberta-based utility companies that offer more than one payment method.
ACE Energy
ACE Energy is an electricity and natural gas retailer that operates in Alberta. They combine the Green Offset Program (renewable energy) and electricity rates.
As for payments, ACE Energy offers two options: Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) the one you set up to be withdrawn from your bank account, and a credit card payment (you could also set these up as automatic monthly withdrawals). One thing to keep in mind is when you are paying your utility bill with a credit card you will be charged 2.5% extra.
If you have any questions about paying options or energy rates, ACE has a specialized call centre to assist you in any decisions you need to make about your energy usage.
Read more about ACE Energy.
Alberta Utility Source
Alberta Utility Source provides energy to over 400 Alberta communities.
You can choose to set pre-authorized debit payments from your banking account. That is their preferred method of payment. However, if you wish to use your credit card, Alberta Utility Source offers customers the Paytm Canada App payment method. The app allows you to add a preferred card, and also earn rewards.
ATCO Energy
Another energy provider in Alberta that caters to residential homes and commercial energy consumers, is ATCO Energy.
To pay your energy bill you can use online banking and either set up automated monthly withdrawals or pay with a one-time credit card transaction. (Additionally, you have the option to send payment through the mail.)
Read more about ATCO Energy.
Bright Fire Energy
Bright Fire Energy provides energy all over the province, making it available to both residential and commercial customers. They have been operating in Whitecourt since 2018. With every new customer, this energy provider gives back to their local community 10% of the annual profit.
You could set pre-authorized monthly withdrawals from your debit account or use your credit card.
Burst Energy
Established in 2014, Burst Energy provides electricity and natural gas to Albertans, including both residential and commercial customers.
If you decide to sign a contract with Burst Energy, you are offered two methods of payment. Besides pre-authorized debit payment, you can use a credit card. However, any credit card payments will be charged an additional 3% fee.
Read more about Burst Energy.
Camrose Energy
Based in Camrose, Camrose Energy sells electricity and natural gas to Alberta residents. The company promises to work with every customer to find the best rates, without any hidden fees, and with the ability to switch between rates with ten days’ notice.
When you pay your energy bills you have an option of setting automatic withdrawal or using your credit card and earning rewards with every paid bill.
Read more about Camrose Energy.
Direct Energy
Direct Energy delivers electricity and natural gas across Alberta. The retailer accepts major credit cards such as American Express, Visa, Master Card and others. The second method is a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account.
Read more about Direct Energy.
EasyMax by ENMAX
EasyMax by ENMAX is based in Calgary but operates all over Alberta. They provide electrical services as well as solutions for better rates. EasyMax, as their customers say, offers safe and responsible energy services.
ENMAX accepts Visa or MasterCard payments for both residential and commercial plans.
Read more about ENMAX.
Encor by EPCOR
Another competitive retailer of electricity and natural gas is Encor by EPCOR. It provides natural gas and electricity to residential and commercial consumers.
To pay your Encor by EPCOR bills, you can set an automatic monthly withdrawal or use your credit card for the one-time payment (there will be a small service fee.)
Read more about Encor by EPCOR.
Foothills Energy Co-op
Based in Black Diamond, Foothills Energy Co-op was founded in 2016. Since then, they deliver natural gas and electricity to farms, homes and commercial infrastructures.
As for payments, Foothills Virtual County Hall allows you to make a payment via credit card or debit card. You can also sign up for eBilling to reduce paper usage.
Link Energy
Link Energy is an Alberta-based retailer that delivers natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential customers all over the province.
Like any other previously discussed energy provider, Link Energy offers various payment options. You can use pre-authorized debit, credit card or cheque to pay your utility bills.
Read more about Link Energy.
Mountain View Power
Based in Olds (and operated by the Olds Institute for Community & Regional Development), Mountain View Power delivers natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses all over Alberta.
You can choose to pay Mountain View Power bills by setting up pre-authorized debit payments or use the Paytm Canada app to pay with a credit card and earn points.
Read more about Mountain View Power.
Park Power
Park Power is based in Sherwood Park, and delivers electricity, natural gas and internet to residents all over Alberta. The company is privately owned.
In addition to pre-authorized debit payments, you can use your credit card to pay for electricity and natural gas.
Read more about Park Power.
Regional Energy Bill
Focused on offering low rates for fixed and floating plans, Regional Energy is operating under the Electricity and Natural Gas Marketing Licenses issued to Sponsor Energy Inc.
Whether you decide to pay with a credit card, keep in mind that you will be charged an additional 3% processing fee.
Read more about Regional Energy.
Sandstone Energy
Sandstone Energy is another Calgary-based energy provider that markets electricity and natural gas all over the province except Medicine Hat and some rural areas.
The company also allows you to use Paytm Canada App to pay your utility bills with credit cards.
Read more about Sandstone Energy.
Solarmax Energy
Solarmax Power began to operate in 2011 as an energy marketer that delivered electricity and natural gas to residential and small business customers. Solarmax Power also offers high-speed internet plans.
This company allows customers to pick their preferable way of payment. The first one is by setting pre-authorized debit payments. The second one is by paying through the Paytm Canada App. In addition to paying with your credit card, you can earn rewards through pre-payments to Solarmax Power.
Read more about Solarmax Energy.
Sponsor Energy
Sponsor Energy is based in Alberta and has been in business for over ten years.
You are allowed to use your credit card to pay utility bills with Sponsor Energy, however, there will be a charge of a 2.4% processing fee.
Read more about Sponsor Energy.
Vector Energy
Vector Energy is another Alberta-based energy marketer that brings electricity and natural gas to customers all over the province. They offer fixed and floating rates.
As for paying your utility bills, Vector Energy allows you to make payments via pre-authorized monthly withdrawal or use the Paytm Canada app to pay with a credit card and earn points and rewards.
Read more about Vector Energy.
