We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers making payments and updating account balances after payment. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you return later to complete your transaction.

We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers making payments and updating account balances after payment. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you return later to complete your transaction.

We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers making payments and updating account balances after payment. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you return later to complete your transaction.

We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers making payments and updating account balances after payment. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you return later to complete your transaction.

We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers making payments and updating account balances after payment. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you return later to complete your transaction.

We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers making payments and updating account balances after payment. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you return later to complete your transaction.

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As of: 1:57 AM, 3/19/24

Your business has a variety of payment options. Find one that works for you.

Pay How You Want

Save time with a variety of payment options. Set up Auto-pay for worry-free monthly payments or make a one-time payment online, through our mobile app, over the phone, by mail or in person.

Ways to Pay Information (Spanish)

Conveniently pay your bills right through our mobile app. You can pay with your checking or savings account, or your Visa®, MasterCard®, Discover® credit or debit card. Fees may apply. 

Note: This method is only available if you have 10 or less accounts. 

To get the mobile app, please visit this link: http://onelink.to/ay7v72.

Log into or create your account to begin making easy payments.

Paying with ACH (Fee-free)

Make a one-time payment with a checking or savings account.

Paying with a debit or credit card ($9.99 per transaction fee for business accounts)

Make a one-time card payment with a $9.99 per transaction fee. Multiple payments are allowed. Each card payment must be $2,500 or less. Fee is collected by our secure third-party payment processor to offset the processing charges. Consumers Energy does not benefit from this fee.

Save time and have your monthly bill automatically deducted from your checking or savings account without a fee.

Setting Up Auto-pay (Fee-free)
Visit our auto-pay enrollment page to log in and get started. You also can enroll through our mobile app or phone

Add your checking and saving account details to your profile, then start your auto-pay.

Please note: Credit or debit cards cannot be used with auto-pay.

It’s easy to make one-time payments with a checking or savings account or your Visa®, MasterCard®, Discover® credit or debit card.

Making One-Time Online Payment (Fees May Apply - See Below)

Online Account Payment: Login to your account and go to your Account Details.
 If you don’t have an account yet, please make one through the Create a Profile page.

Paying with ACH (Fee-free)

Make a one-time payment with a checking or savings account.

Paying with a debit or credit card ($9.99 per transaction fee for business accounts)

Make a one-time card payment with a $9.99 per transaction fee. Multiple payments are allowed. Each card payment must be $2,500 or less.

Please note: Credit and debit card payments and ACH payments made through our website’s Guest Pay option (where no login is required) will include a $9.99 transaction fee. Multiple payments are allowed. Each card payment must be $2,500 or less. Fee is collected by our secure third-party payment processor to offset the processing charges. Consumers Energy does not benefit from this fee.

Sign In or Create Your Online Account

With eLockbox you can pay multiple accounts with one easy payment submission.  You can make direct payments to one or more energy accounts through a secure electronic payment (ACH) with emailed remittance details.

For details or enrollment requests, email us at eLockbox.correspondence@cmsenergy.com.

Use web banking to pay with no transaction fee. Set up automatic payments directly from your banking or checking account through your bank or credit union’s bill pay tool. To set up Consumers Energy as the payee, please use the following address:

Consumers Energy Payment Center
PO Box 740309
Cincinnati, OH 45274-0309


Contact your bank or credit union for help.

You can pay in person at authorized locations, including third-party payment locations and Consumers Energy payment offices.

You can pay with cash, check, money order, your checking or savings account, or with a Visa®, MasterCard®, Discover® credit or debit card at one of our Consumers Energy payment office locations.  

To make a payment at an approved third-party payment location, bring your energy bill or account number. Accepted payment methods and fees vary by location.  A $1.50 fee will apply per transaction at third party payment locations.

Find an in-person location near you using the map below, then select a location to view accepted payment options.

Payment locations map feature
 

Commercial and Industrial customers can make a same-day, one-time payment by calling 866-329-9593

Fee-Free ACH Payments by Phone:
For fee-free payments with a checking or savings account, select X to speak with an agent
. You will then be prompted to enter your payment details into the secure automated system to complete your transaction.

Please note: Currently, our third-party payment vendor charges a $9.99 service fee for ACH payments made by phone without agent assistance.

To avoid transaction fees for ACH payments, you also can make an ACH payment online at ConsumersEnergy.com/MyLogin or through our mobile app.

Paying with a debit or credit card by phone ($9.99 transaction fee for business accounts)

Make a one-time card payment with a $9.99 
transaction fee. Multiple payments are allowed with a $2,500 transaction maximum. Fee is collected by our secure third-party payment processor to offset the processing charges. Consumers Energy does not benefit from this fee.


Sending an electronic payment for your business requires CTX/820 or EDI capabilities, and then a few preliminary steps before you get started.

Talk to your bank to confirm if your business account is set up to send CTX formatted payments, and that the format used allows for the following information:

  1. The RMR01 segment includes either “IV” or “OI” or “12”.
  2. The RMR02 segment includes a space for the 12 digit Consumers Energy account number.
  3. The RMR04 segment includes a space for the payment amount.
  4. The N1*PR segment includes your name or the name of the financial institution.

If your bank account meets these requirements, we’ll help you get your electronic payment arrangements set up.

We can also help you receive your bill electronically via EDI by using transaction set 810 version 4010. Contact Us to get started.

Enroll in Billing and Payment text alerts through your online profile and have the option to make a fee-free payment via text when your bill is ready. Simply reply PAY to your monthly notice and enter your checking or savings account details when prompted.

Credit and debit card payments can no longer be made by text.

Sign In or Create Your Online Account

Send check or money order to:

Consumers Energy Payment Center
PO Box 740309
Cincinnati, OH 45274-0309

Never send cash via mail and do not include staples or paper clips in the envelope. Payments made by mail are fee-free.