Bills Payment: Where To Settle Your Dues When You’re in a Rush?

Introduction

Forgetting to pay your bills can have some pretty serious consequences. For example, if you’re late for a few days, you might incur penalties. Even if the additional fee is just a few pesos on top of your original bill, it can still accumulate if you’re always late on payments.

Late payment fees are just the tip of the iceberg, though. It becomes an even bigger problem if a few weeks have passed after the due date. If this happens, your services might get cut off, and you would have to endure not having access to water, electricity, and internet for a few days until you’ve made your payment. What’s worse is that you may be charged reconnection fees, with the amount depending on your service provider.

If you’re having a hard time settling your dues at the billing offices themselves, don’t worry because we offer a simple solution. Here at Cebuana Lhuillier, our branches also act as bill payment centers. Simply ask our staff about our bills payment services, and they will be more than happy to assist you!

Where Can You Pay Your Bills

If you’re an ordinary Filipino, it’s understandable if your daily grind is already eating up much of your time. All the work you have to manage may be the reason you forget to settle your dues. However, as a responsible citizen, it’s still your duty to pay your bills, even if it’s a bit late. Here are a few places or establishments you can visit to process your payments:

Billing Offices

You can always go to the billing office to settle your dues, but there are a few downsides to doing so. The first one is that each service provider has a separate establishment, so if you’re paying for electricity, water, and internet, you will have to visit three different facilities.

Another disadvantage of going to the billing office is you might have to line up for a while. By the time you get served, it’s highly likely that both you and the cashier behind the desk are already worn out. There are ways to avoid long lines, though, such as going as early as possible, perhaps even before the establishment opens. You can also pay your bills a few weeks before the due date when no one else is hurrying to pay.

Bill Payment Centers

If you’re in a bit of a rush, you can go to a bill payment center. These facilities or establishments help you settle your monthly dues for a small fee. The primary downside, apart from the tiny amount you will be charged, is that the transaction isn’t processed immediately. Given this, it might not be a good option if the due date for your bill is just a day away.

However, there are still many benefits of settling your internet, electricity, and water bills at payment centers. One major advantage is that you do not have to line up too long.

Now, you might be wondering, “where can I find a bills payment center near me?” Don’t worry because they’re easy to find. You can go to the following commercial facilities or establishments:

  • Malls and Supermarkets – If you often go to the mall or grocery store to unwind or buy essentials, it’s a good idea to pay your bills there, as well. You can go to the establishment’s service center and ask the staff if they offer bills payment solutions.
  • Convenience Stores –Convenience stores are one-stop shops for anything you need, and of course, you can pay your bills there, as well. In many cases, these stores have self-service machines that can process bill payments. If you don’t know how to use it, you can always seek help from the staff.
  • Cebuana Lhuillier – There are more than 2,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide, and all of them can help you pay your bills. The staff will walk you through the entire process, so all you need to do is follow the steps they provide.

At Home

Nowadays, you can pay your bills at home or anywhere else as long you have a mobile device with access to the internet. All you need to do is download a bills payment app and use it to make your internet, water, or electricity bills payment. It’s a very convenient way to settle your dues because you no longer have to travel and can process the transaction while sitting comfortably on your couch.

When paying your bills with your mobile device, it’s best to research which apps you can download. You can also consider using the eCebuana app. It is linked to your micro savings account at Cebuana Lhuillier, so you can access your money anytime. From the app, you can press the bills payment option to settle your monthly dues.

The eCebuana app is easy to use, so you can learn how to pay your bills with it almost instantly. More importantly, it’s a safe option because you will be given an electronic confirmation if a transaction is successful.

Pay Your Bills at Cebuana Today!

Cebuana Lhuillier is here to help you if you are looking for a bill payment center that you can trust. Our branches will welcome you if you want to process your payments and continue receiving services for electricity, water, internet, and other utilities. When you visit us, our friendly staff members will assist you every step of the way, so you can rest assured you won’t make any mistakes.

Alternatively, you can use our eCebuana app. It’s the most convenient option we offer since you don’t have to get out of your house to process your payments. The app can be used for electricity, water, internet, and other utility bills. If you have questions about our app or services, do not hesitate to contact us today!

CORPORATE AGENT PARTNERS

  • ACTION.ABLE, INC.
  • ALL ACCESS GATEWAY INC.
  • ANTRECCO (AGUSAN DEL NORTE TEACHERS, RETIREES, EMPLOYEES & COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE)
  • ACM VIP
  • ALL CASH
  • AGRILIFE/ AGRIVET
  • ASENSO PINOY STORE, INC. (EASY DAY SHOP)
  • AVICOM ENTERPRISES
  • AYALA ALABANG VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
  • BAUG CARP MULTI PURPOSE COOPERATIVE
  • BAGUIO BENGUET COOP
  • CARD BANK INC
  • CARD MRI RIZAL BANK INC
  • CARD SME BANK
  • CARITAS BANCO NG MASA, INC.
  • CEBU PEOPLE’S MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE
  • CIS BAYAD CENTER, INC
  • COOPERATIVE BANK OF BOHOL, INC
  • COUNTRY BUILDERS BANK
  • CREDENCE FINANCING, INC.
  • CURAMED PHARMACY
  • DALTON PAWNSHOP AND JEWELRY INC.
  • DANIELA PAWNSHOP
  • DIRECT AGENT 5 (DA 5)
  • DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILS.
  • EXPRESSPAY INC.
  • EVRIJEM FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND MONEY REMITTANCE
  • FILHAI MULTI PURPOSE COOPERATIVE
  • GLOBAL PINOY REMITTANCE AND SERVICES (GPRS)
  • GEMARY PAWNSHOP AND JEWELRY (CORP.)

OVER 600 BILLER PARTNERS NATIONWIDE

  • 123 FINANCE CORPORATION
  • 123 LENDING CORPORATION
  • 2C2P
  • 8AMC (VIA ECPAY)
  • ABEJO WATERS CORP.
  • ABRA
  • ACOM CONSUMER FINANCE CORPORATION
  • ACTIVE REALTY & DEVELOPMENT CORP.
  • ADA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION (VIA ECPAY)
  • AEON CREDIT SERVICE
  • AETERNITAS CHAPELS AND COLUMBARIUM (VIA ECPAY)
  • AFC SME FINANCE INC
  • AFTERWEST MICROLOANS INC
  • AGODA – DRAGONPAY
  • AGRIBANK
  • AGRO-INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF THE PHILS.
  • AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
  • AIR YOU GO TRAVELS PHILIPPINES CO.
  • AKLAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
  • ALAMINOS CITY WATER DISTRICT (VIA ECPAY)
  • ALLIANZ PNB LIFE INSURANCE INC.
  • ALPHA FUND SAVINGS & CREDIT COOPERATIVE (VIA ECPAY)
  • AMADEO WATER DISTRICT (VIA ECPAY)
  • AMYA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, INC. AND FINANCING CORPORATION (LENDPINOY)
  • ANGAT WATER DISTRICT (VIA ECPAY)
  • ANGELES ELECTRIC COMPANY ANGELICUM SCHOOL , INC. ILOILO CITY (VIA ECPAY)
  • ANJELMAN REAL ESTATE LEASING
  • ANTIQUE ELECTRIC COOP, INC ANTRECCO (BILLS PAYMENT)

OVER 600 BILLER PARTNERS NATIONWIDE

  • 123 FINANCE CORPORATION
  • 123 LENDING CORPORATION
  • 2C2P
  • 8AMC (VIA ECPAY)
  • ABEJO WATERS CORP.
  • ABRA
  • ACOM CONSUMER FINANCE CORPORATION
  • ACTIVE REALTY & DEVELOPMENT CORP.
  • ADA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION (VIA ECPAY)
  • CREDIT SERVICE
  • AETERNITAS CHAPELS AND COLUMBARIUM (via ECPAY)
  • AFC SME FINANCE INC
  • AFTERWEST MICROLOANS INC
  • AGODA – DRAGONPAY
  • AGRIBANK
  • AGRO-INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF THE PHILS.
  • AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
  • AIR YOU GO TRAVELS PHILIPPINES CO.
  • AKLAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
  • ALAMINOS CITY WATER DISTRICT (via ECPAY)
  • CREDENCE FINANCING, INC.
  • CURAMED PHARMACY
  • DALTON PAWNSHOP AND JEWELRY INC.
  • DANIELA PAWNSHOP
  • DIRECT AGENT 5 (DA 5)
  • DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILS.
  • EXPRESSPAY INC.
  • EVRIJEM FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND MONEY REMITTANCE
  • FILHAI MULTI PURPOSE COOPERATIVE
  • GLOBAL PINOY REMITTANCE AND SERVICES (GPRS)
  • GEMARY PAWNSHOP AND JEWELRY (CORP.)

List of Accepted Government/ Valid IDs

  • Passport
  • Driver’s License
  • Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
  • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
  • Police Clearance
  • Postal ID
  • Voter’s ID
  • Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID
  • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
  • Social Security System (SSS) ID
  • Senior Citizen’s ID
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
  • OFW ID
  • Seaman’s Book
  • Alien Certification of Registration (ACR)
  • Barangay Certificate or ID (with picture and signature)
  • Birth Certificate (applicable to minors only)
  • Firearm License
  • Immigrant Certificate of Registration
  • Marriage License
  • National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons
  • New TIN ID
  • OWWA ID
  • Student ID
  • Alien Certification of Registration (ACR) / Immigrant Certificate of Registration
  • Government Office or Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) ID (e.g. AFP ID, HDMF (Pag-ibig Fund) ID, etc.
  • Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
  • Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
  • Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID (IBP)
  • Company IDs issued by private entities or institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by the BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas), SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) or IC (Insurance Commission)

IDs Accepted

As required by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), clients who engage in a financial transaction with covered institutions for the first time shall be required to present the original and submit a clear copy of at least ONE (1) valid photo-bearing identification document issued by an official authority. For our clients’ convenience, Cebuana no longer requires submission of the photocopied ID. IDs are captured using a webcam in all branches. Clients are also required to submit an updated photo and other relevant information whenever the need for it arises.

Forms of identification accepted are the following;

Pawn Accepted IDs
1. Passport
2. Driver’s License
3. Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
4. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
5. Police Clearance
6. Postal ID
7. Voter’s ID
8. Philippine Identification (PhilID) card
9. Social Security System (SSS) Card / Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID)
10. Barangay Certification
11. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
12. Senior Citizen Card
13. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
14. OFW ID
15. Seaman’s Book
16. Alien Certification of Registration/Immigrant Certificate of Registration (for foreigners)
17. Government Office and GOCC ID, e.g., Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP ID)
18. Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF ID)
19. Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
20. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
21. Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
22. Company IDs issued by private entities or institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Securities and Exchange Commission or Insurance Commission
23. ID issued by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA)