BESCOM, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company, has recently made an announcement regarding changes in electricity rates for consumers in Bangalore. The new rate set by BESCOM is Rs. 1.15 per unit. According to media reports, the Karnataka State Government has decided to cover the electricity charges, including the Fuel Price and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) charges, for beneficiaries of the Gruha Jyoti Scheme in Bangalore. This move is aimed at providing relief to specific consumers in the city.
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For the convenience of Bangalore residents, various online methods are available to pay their electricity bills to BESCOM. According to report from the Magicbricks website, these methods can be accessed via the BESCOM website and a mobile application designed for Android users.
On both the BESCOM website and the mobile app, consumers can access the following services:
Pay Electricity Bill Online (Bescom Bill Payment): This allows consumers to conveniently settle their electricity bills from the comfort of their homes.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to pay your electricity bill in Bangalore using the BESCOM website:
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Step 1: Visit the official website of BESCOM.
Step 2: Under the “Online Services” section, click on “Online Payment.”
Step 3: Select “Online Electricity Bill Payment RAPDRP Town (Bescom Bill Payment).”
Step 4: If you haven’t registered already, complete the registration process by providing your customer ID and account number.
Step 5: The bill details will be displayed on the screen. Agree to the terms and conditions and click on “Make Payment.”
Step 6: Choose your preferred mode of payment, which includes options like credit card, debit card, net banking, phone wallet, or UPI.
Step 7: Save the payment receipt for your records.
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Additionally, BESCOM offers the “BESCOM Mithra App” for both Android and iOS users, providing another convenient avenue for online bill payment. Here’s how to use the app for BESCOM bill payment:
Step 1: Open the BESCOM Mithra app on your mobile device.
Step 2: Log in by entering your mobile number.
Step 3: Verify your account details, and then click “Pay Now.”
Step 4: Choose your payment method, such as credit card, debit card, phone wallet, or UPI.
Step 5: Once the Bescom Bill Payment is completed, save or print the payment receipt for your records.
Moreover, consumers can also use various phone wallet options like Paytm to pay their BESCOM electricity bills. Below are the steps for making payments using Paytm as an example:
Step 1: Download the Paytm app, or if you already have it, open the app.
Step 2: Select “Electricity Bill” and choose Karnataka from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Pick “Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM).”
Step 4: Enter your Account Number, provide a nickname for reference, and click “Proceed.”
Step 5: Review your electricity bill details and proceed with the payment.
Step 6: Save the e-receipt for future reference.
