What are the types of utility bill?

Utilities are essential services that play a crucial role in the modern life we live today. Common utility services are water, sewer, electric, gas, garbage, cable TV, internet, and mobile services. The charges you pay on your utility bill depends mainly on your energy consumption. You can check with your monthly bill to get your utility bill details. As a rule of thumb, the bill amount is directly related to the usage of gas and electricity, which may typically vary based on the size of your home. Keep reading to learn more about types of utilities and how to pay them online.

What is utility bill?

A utility bill is paid at the end or start of a month in exchange of a utility used. The bill is technically an invoice issued by authority providing the utility.

Here’s a list of utility bills for you to understand.

Electricity Bill

One of the most important utilities is electricity. You require electricity for lighting, cooling, heating and refrigeration, computers, electronics, machinery, and public transportation systems. The electricity usage is tracked by a meter that records the rate of the electricity consumed. Every month the calculated rate gets reflected in your electricity bill that you have to pay it consistently. Negligence of light bill payment will lead to severe consequences. Firstly, you will be provided a notice period of 15 days to pay your dues, or it might result in termination of your electricity connection.

Water and Sewage Bill

Most homes get water supplied from the town, piped into their homes, and drained into public sewer lines. The water is usually pumped from lakes, larger wells, and reservoirs which get treated by a filtration system for consumption. So, the water and sewage bill covers the cost of the complete process from start to end. For an uninterrupted water supply, you must pay your utility bill on time.

Gas Cylinder Bill

Gas cylinder is used in almost every house in India. Numerous natural gas suppliers provide home delivery of gas cylinders for domestic purposes. These cylinders are hazardous and need to be handled with proper care and maintenance. Nowadays, gas services have become convenient due to the online payment feature. You can swiftly make gas cylinder online payment via Airtel Payments Bank on the Airtel Thanks App.

Internet and Phone Services

To use your phone, you need to get your mobile services started. You can choose from various telecom companies that offer great deals on phone plans. If you want a want to avail exciting recharge offers, you can get Airtel prepaid or postpaid plan for your mobile. By recharging via the Airtel Payments Bank, you can avail cashback and discount coupons on your online transactions.

Now that you have learnt what comes under utility bills, learn how to pay utility bills in India online.

How to Pay Utility Bills Online?

Mentioned below are the steps to make online bill payment with the Airtel Payments Bank.

Light Bill Payment

• On the Airtel Thanks App, visit the Payments Bank Section.
• Click on ‘Electricity Bill’ and select your state.
• Select your operator and fill in your CA number.
• Click on ‘Pay Now’ and select the preferred payment method.
• Proceed ahead to complete your light bill

Gas Cylinder Online Bill

• Login to the Airtel Thanks App
• Select the ‘Pay Bills’ option and tap on the ‘Gas’ option
• Choose the gas service operator and fill in the BP number mentioned in the bill
• Complete the bill payment process by clicking on ‘Pay Now’.

Mobile Bill Payment

• Login to the Airtel Thanks App and tap on ‘Recharge’.
• Select the ‘Mobile Recharge’ option and enter the number you want to recharge.
• Choose your respective operator and click on ‘Pay Now’.
• Pick the mode of payment to complete the transaction.
• Verify the OTP sent to your mobile and proceed.

So now you know the types of utility bills and how to pay them with the Airtel Payments Bank. You can make a quick and easy transaction through your phone to pay the bill and enjoy your utility services. All you need to do is create a savings bank account or a wallet with the Airtel Payments Bank and start making cashless transactions anytime, anywhere.