No Deposit Electricity Plan
When you sign up for CPL PrepaidSM, there is no deposit required.
Simply pre-pay for your electricity upfront – as much as you want – and then continue to pay as often as you like to keep your account balance above zero.
No Credit Check Electricity Plan
There is no credit check required for CPL PrepaidSM
No Contract Electricity Plan
With CPL PrepaidSM, there is no contract term and no commitment.
No Monthly Billing - Pay When it's Convenient for You
CPL PrepaidSM allows you to pay for any amount of electricity before you use it.
You then continue to pay as you go, as often as you like, to keep your account balance above zero.
There is no monthly bill to be paid.
Manage Your Electricity Usage
Instead of receiving a monthly bill, you'll get text messages or emails that allow you to see how much electricity you are using on a regular basis. This allows you to better manage your usage and costs.
Visit CPL PrepaidSM Online Account Manager to check your account balance, view your energy usage and more!
Affordable Electricity Rates
CPL PrepaidSM gives you competitive, low cost electricity rates from an electricity provider you can trust.
View more details about the CPL PrepaidSM electricity rate.
Simple Payment Options
There are numerous payment methods available that accept cash and credit cards. Visit one of our convenient authorized in-person pay stations to pay with cash. Go online to make a one-time payment with a credit card. Pay by phone at 1-877-214-1178![]( "Call: 1-877-214-1178")
. CPL will provide you with a payment number that can be used to make payments to ensure your account is credited.
CPL PrepaidSM is Available in
the Following Texas Cities:
- Aransas Pass
- Banquete
- Bishop
- Corpus Christi
- Gregory
- Ingleside
- Portland
- Robstown
- Rockport
How it works
To use CPL PrepaidSM, you must have a provisioned smart meter (also known as an Advanced Meter), and an activated SMS text capable phone or an active email address to receive your daily electricity usage communications. Additionally, you cannot be a Critical or Chronic Care patient.
- About CPL PrepaidSM in Texas
- There is no deposit and no credit check required.
- Once your order is completed, you will receive a payment number by SMS text or email.
- Make your first payment immediately after receiving your payment number to activate your account. You can pay at a pay station, online or by phone.
- CPL Retail Energy will send you daily electricity usage communications by SMS text or email.
- Your electricity service will begin within 3-7 business days
- If you have enrolled in CPL PrepaidSMtoday:
As we process your enrollment, it may take up to 8 hours for your Payment Number to be recognized in the system.
If you are having trouble accessing the online payment system, please try again at a later time, or locate your nearest pay station to make a cash payment.
Check our locations & hours Pay at one of our authorized payment centers.
Or pay online or by phone 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
You can pay how you want, when you want!
Learn More
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