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Ways to pay


At Octopus Energy, we aim to make managing your energy bill simple and flexible.

We offer several payment options, so you can choose what works best for you. Below is a list of ways you can pay your energy bill.


Payment options

The hassle-free way to stay on top of your energy bill.


How it works

The amount due is automatically deducted from your bank account or credit card each month on your due date.


Why choose Direct Debit:

  • Avoid late payments.

  • No need to log in or remember due dates.

  • Fully automated and secure.

Set up Direct Debit easily through your Octopus Energy account portal or by contacting our team.

Pay your bill directly from your credit card.


How it works

The amount due is automatically deducted from your credit card saved on your Octopus Energy account.


Benefits:

  • Fast and secure payment.

  • Set it up once and let us take care of the rest.

You can add or update your credit card details anytime in the Payments section of your Octopus Energy app or web portal.

Make a one-off payment at your convenience.


Web App:

  1. Log in to the web portal.

  2. Navigate to the ‘Payment’ section.

  3. Click ‘Make a one-off payment’.

Mobile App:

  1. Open the Octopus Energy mobile app.

  2. Tap on the ‘Bills’ tab.

  3. Select ‘Make a one-off payment’.

Use your bank’s online platform to pay your energy bill.


How to pay:


Add Octopus Energy as a payee in your online banking.


Use the following details:


Bank Account Name

Octopus Energy NZ


Bank Account Number

30-2904-0401842-062


Use the following payment references:


Particulars: Your last name


Reference: Your Octopus Energy account number

How it works: Schedule an automatic payment through your bank to pay weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.


Why choose automatic payments:

  • Complete control over payment frequency and amount.

  • Ideal for managing budgets and cash flow.

Set up an automatic payment:

  1. Log in to your online banking.

  2. Create an automatic payment.

Use the following details:


Bank Account Name

Octopus Energy NZ


Bank Account Number

30-2904-0401842-062


Use the following payment references:


Particulars: Your last name


Reference: Your Octopus Energy account number



Financial support agencies offer advice to manage budgets or help with payments for energy


Money talks logo

Money Talks is a free service that can connect you to an appropriate budgeting service near you.


0800 345 123

www.moneytalks.co.nz

help@moneytalks.co.nz 

Citizens advice bureau 1 logo

Citizens Advice Bureau help people to understand their rights and obligations, and give people the support they need to take action.


0800 367 222

www.cab.org.nz

admin@cab.org.nz

Salvation Army logo

The Salvation Army can help with budgeting advice, food and clothing assistance, life skills programmes and other comfort and support.


0800 53 00 00

www.salvationarmy.org.nz

MSD logo

The Ministry of Social Development offers financial support, including help managing outstanding bills and bringing debt down to a more manageable level.


0800 559 009

www.msd.govt.nz

Energymate logo

EnergyMate can support you with tips and tricks to save money on your power bill and keep warm.


www.energymate.nz

Sorted white logo

Sorted.org.nz offers New Zealanders free, impartial information & calculators to help manage money throughout life.


sorted.org.nz



Useful links



Email us


If you have any questions about your Octopus account, you can email us anytime.

kiaora@octopusenergy.nz

Call us


You can reach us for customer service Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.

0800 947 867


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