Paying your electricity bill in Tamil Nadu — whether you are in Chennai, Coimbatore, or any other district — has become incredibly convenient, thanks to the digital platforms offered by TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited).
Below is a step-by-step guide to help you pay your TNEB (Tamil Nadu Electricity Board) electricity bill online safely and quickly.
✅ Step 1: Visit the Official TANGEDCO Website
- Go to: https://www.tangedco.gov.in/
- Alternatively, you can go directly to the TNEB Online Payment Portal:
https://www.tnebnet.org/awp/login
✅ Step 2: Log In or Sign Up
- If you are a registered user, enter your Username and Password.
- If not, click on “New User? Sign Up” and follow the registration process.
- You will need your Service Number (found on your EB bill), mobile number, and email ID.
✅ Step 3: Add Your Service Number (If Not Already Added)
- Once logged in, go to “My Consumer Services”.
- Click on “Add Consumer Number” or “Add Service Connection”.
- Enter your 12-digit Service Number (Format: 04-XXXX-XXXXXX).
- Select your region (Chennai North/South, Coimbatore, etc.).
✅ Step 4: View Your Bill and Confirm Details
- Once added, your outstanding bill details will be displayed.
- Verify:
- Name of the consumer
- Billing amount
- Due date
✅ Step 5: Make Payment
- Click on “Pay Bill”.
- Choose your preferred payment method:
- Credit Card / Debit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, etc.)
- Wallets
- You will be redirected to a secure payment gateway (such as BillDesk or Atom).
✅ Step 6: Confirm & Save the Receipt
- Once payment is successful, a receipt will be generated.
- Download or take a screenshot for your records.
- You can also view past payments under “Payment History”.
📱 Pay via TANGEDCO Mobile App
- Download TANGEDCO Mobile App from:
- Google Play Store
- Apple App Store
Features:
- Bill viewing and payment
- Payment history
- Outage reporting
- Complaint registration
💡 Alternate Methods of Payment
Apart from the official TANGEDCO website, you can also pay your EB bill through:
- Bharat BillPay (BBPS)
- Paytm
- PhonePe
- Google Pay
- Amazon Pay
- Mobikwik
Ensure you have the correct TNEB consumer number and region while using third-party apps.
⚠️ Tips for Safe Online Payment
- Always use the official portal or trusted apps.
- Avoid sharing OTPs or login credentials.
- Check for “https://” in the website URL for secure access.
Conclusion
Paying your electricity bill online in Tamil Nadu is simple, fast, and secure. Whether you prefer using the TANGEDCO website, the mobile app, or third-party platforms, digital payment options make it easy to avoid queues and late fees.