Payless Power

About Payless Power

Payless Power is a Texas-based energy provider founded in 2005. The company was founded and is operated by three brothers who aim to provide cheap and flexible electricity plans to Texas residents. Payless Power is considered the leading no-deposit electric company in Texas, allowing every customer to choose the plan and payment schedule that best fits their budget.

Enter your ZIP code above to explore available Payless Power plans in your area.

Payless Power at-a-glance

Specializes in offering prepaid electricity plans to help customers avoid deposits and fit their electricity plan within their budget
Doesn’t charge hidden fees or excessive penalties
Prides itself on educating customers about their service, costs, and experience to avoid problems and provide excellent customer service

Payless Power rates in Texas

Plan Name	Plan Length	Rate
Payless Power - Premier 12 - Prepaid Plan	12 months	$0.215 / kWh
Payless Power - Simple 6 - Prepaid Plan	6 months	$0.218 / kWh

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 9/30/2022, 3:06:09 AM CDT for ZIP Code 75001. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.

Why choose Payless Power?

Zero-deposit electricity plans

Universal approval

No credit check

Daily usage alerts

Same-day enrollment

Pay-ahead discounts

Payless Power plans

Payless Power specializes in prepaid electricity plans and is considered the top no-deposit electricity company in Texas. Below are a couple of their plans to help you choose the best electric plan for you:

SmarTricity Easy Choice — Prepaid Plan

The SmarTricity Easy Choice plan is a variable-rate plan with no contract, meaning you pay month-to-month and don’t have to worry about an early termination fee. This plan includes a daily charge of $2.67 to cover the first 17 kWh of electricity, and anything beyond that is charged at an average price per kWh. Pricing is relatively equal across the board, making this an excellent option for customers of all usage levels.

SmarTricity Premier 12 — Prepaid Plan

The SmarTricity Premier 12 is a fixed-rate electricity plan with a 12-month contract. The terms are the same as the SmarTricity Easy Choice – Prepaid Plan: $2.67 per day plus an average rate charge for each kWh above 17 kWh. The difference is that with this plan, you’re locked into a contract, and will have to pay an early termination fee of $60 if you cancel early.

Payless Power reviews

Overall Score	3.8/5
Customer Service	3/5
Online Accessibility	3.3/5
Business History	5/5

We’ve broken down our scoring model into three main categories:

Customer service (Power to Choose complaint score; Satisfaction guarantee)
Online accessibility (Online bill pay; Online chat; Access to usage alerts & trends)
Business history (Number of years in business; Accreditation by the BBB)

For more information on SaveOnEnergy.com reviews, see the full list here.

(Ratings updated 09/08/2022)

Services offered by Payless Power

Payless Power offers services for many residents and businesses in Texas. Here is a look at some of the ways they benefit you:

Payless Power for residential customers

Payless Power specializes in offering prepaid and postpaid electricity plans to Texas residents. Payless Power offers both fixed-rate and variable-rate no-deposit energy plans.

Payless Power for business customers

Payless Power offers energy plans for business customers in and around Dallas. To learn more, visit our commercial energy page and our energy experts can help you begin to build a customized commercial energy plan with Payless Power.

Green energy options with Payless Power

Every Texas electricity plan includes a percentage of green energy. All of Payless Power’s plans are powered by 20 percent renewable energy sourced from wind energy and solar power. The company doesn’t currently offer any 100 percent green energy plans.

Other Payless Power initiatives

With real-time tracking tools, you can keep an eye on your daily energy usage. This allows you to stay on top of your home’s energy consumption, make adjustments to lower your energy usage, and inform you when you need to refill your account if you have a prepaid energy plan.
Payless Power helps the communities it serves through transparency and simplicity in service. The provider’s website also offers helpful tools to lower your energy usage and gain access to resources for those struggling to pay their electricity bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Payless Power service areas

Payless Power serves Texas residents across a variety of major cities and utility areas. Here are some of the areas in Payless Power’s service area:

CenterPoint: Serves the greater Houston area
Oncor: Serves the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area
AEP Texas: Serves Victoria, Loredo, and other Texas communities
Texas-New Mexico Power: Alvin and Angelton are two communities it services.

How to move or transfer service with Payless Power

Are you moving into Payless Power’s service area? If you are currently enrolled in a Payless Power plan and are moving to another area they serve, simply call the company about two weeks before your move and they’ll help you move your electricity plan. If you’re moving from an area outside of Payless Power’s service area into a city they serve, you can enter your new ZIP code above to shop for Payless Power energy plans in your new neighborhood.

Payless Power electric rates in my area

Payless Power may charge varying electricity rates in different parts of Texas, primarily because of different utility transmission charges. When you’re shopping for electricity plans, it’s important that you look up rates specifically for your area to ensure they’re accurate. Simply enter your ZIP code above to check the current Payless Power rates available in your area.

Payless Power FAQs

How can I compare plans and rates from Payless Power?

You can use Save On Energy’s marketplace to compare rates and plans from Payless Power and any other energy provider that operates in your area. Just enter your ZIP code above and you’ll find a list of energy plans available near you. You can also use the filter tool to limit your results to only Payless Power’s plans.

Will Payless Power require a deposit?

Payless Power offers no-deposit electricity plans, meaning you don’t have to worry about paying an upfront deposit when you sign up for your plan. To learn more about no-deposit electricity plans and figure out whether it is a good option for you, visit our no-deposit energy guide.

Does Payless Power run a credit check?

Many energy providers require a credit check when you sign up for your electricity plan in order to determine whether you need to pay a deposit or not. But Payless Power doesn’t require credit checks because it specializes in no-deposit plans.

What is the best Payless Power electricity plan?

Payless Power offers both fixed-rate and variable-rate electricity plans, as well as both prepaid and postpaid plans. Consider your budget and the type of plan you’d prefer to decide which is best for you. If you are searching for the cheapest energy rate, you might be able to find the lowest upfront cost in a variable-rate prepaid plan. But if you prioritize stability, a fixed-rate energy plan from Payless Power might be a better choice.

What happens to my Payless Power plan if I move before my contract ends?

If you move within Payless Power’s service area, you can take your plan with you. If you move outside of the company’s service area and have a fixed-rate plan, you can cancel without having to pay an early termination fee as long as you submit proof of your change in address.

Payless Power rates in Houston

Plan Name	Plan Length	Rate
Payless Power - Premier 12 - Prepaid Plan	12 months	$0.224 / kWh
Payless Power - Simple 6 - Prepaid Plan	6 months	$0.227 / kWh

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 9/30/2022, 3:06:09 AM CDT for ZIP Code 77002. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.

Payless Power rates in Dallas

Plan Name	Plan Length	Rate
Payless Power - Premier 12 - Prepaid Plan	12 months	$0.215 / kWh
Payless Power - Simple 6 - Prepaid Plan	6 months	$0.218 / kWh