Automatic Electronic Payment Plan
What is the Automatic Electronic Payment Plan?
The Marquette Board of Light and Power is pleased to offer the Automatic Electronic Payment method for their customers to pay their bills. The Automatic Electronic Payment Plan is designed to provide customers with the option of paying their bill through an automatic withdrawal from their checking or savings account each month. The plan is convenient, reliable, and the least expensive way to pay your bill. It eliminates the need for you to write checks every month as well as the cost of postage or traveling to the BLP office to make your payment. You'll never have to worry about payments getting lost in the mail or about late payment fees when you are out of town or on vacation. Most importantly the service is free.
How does it work?
Upon receiving your completed application/authorization form, the BLP will enroll your account in the plan. You will continue to receive a bill every month from the BLP stating the amount of your bill. Your first electronic payment should occur within two billing cycles after submitting the application. Once on the plan, your bill will contain the statement, "Do Not Pay." The payment will be withdrawn from your account on the payment due date. Your monthly bank statement will verify the transaction.
How much does the Electronic Plan cost?
There are no charges for this service. In fact, it saves you money on checks, postage stamps, or trips to the BLP.
Is the Electronic Payment Plan safe?
All Electronic Payment Plan records are kept confidential. Transfer records are managed directly between the BLP office and our bank via a secure internet site.
My bill is different each month. How will I know how much money I owe?
The BLP will continue to mail you a statement of monthly charges.
What if I have a question about my bill amount?
Contact the BLP billing department either by calling 228-0310 or in person at 2200 Wright Street.
If I do not write a check, how do I keep my checkbook balanced?
When you receive you monthly BLP bill, simply deduct your current charges from your checking or savings account register. You will also see your auto payment on the financial institution's monthly statement.
Without cancelled checks, how can I prove I made my payment?
Your financial institution's monthly statement will show your automatic payment including the date and exact amount paid to the BLP.
How do I sign up?
Authorization forms are available at the BLP office, you can download and print one from this website, or you can request that one be mailed to you. Simply fill out the form, attach a voided check or savings withdrawal slip and return them to the BLP.
What should I do if I change my checking or savings account or financial institution?
You will simply need to complete a new Electronic Payment Plan authorization form.
