Can you pay BGE with a credit card?
Yes. No card fee is published.
Based on the payment methods BGE publishes; where it lists no card option, we read that as no.
Last checked October 19, 2026 by Bill Router; spot-checked by a person October 20, 2026. How we check
Ways to pay BGE
| Way | Accepted | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card through the biller's processor | Yes | No fee published | Phone card payments go through Paymentus at 833-209-5245, with a convenience fee whose amount is not stated. This comes from BGE's 2022-2023 Residential Consumer Reference Guide, which is older. Networks: visa, mastercard, discover, amex. |
What it is worth for your utility bill
Example amount shown; change it to yours.
| Way to pay | Fee per payment | Net per year |
|---|---|---|
| Card through the biller's processor (no fee published) | $0 | +$36 |
| Bank account (ACH) | $0 | $0 |
Rewards minus fees, twelve payments a year. A negative number means a card costs you money.
When a card is worth it
With no card fee published, a card that earns 2% turns a $150 utility bill into about $36 a year. Pay the card in full each month, and confirm the fee at checkout.
Watch out for
The fee amount is not published. The source guide is from 2022-2023.
Sources
A convenience fee will be charged for this service.
www.bge.com · checked October 19, 2026
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