Payment and Billing Options
There are several ways to pay your bill depending on your preferences and what works best for you!
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Auto Pay
Automatically make your payment each month from your bank account, credit or debit card, PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Google Pay or Apple Pay.
Sign upOnline Payments
Log in to My Account to view your bill and make a payment from your bank account, credit or debit card, PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Google Pay or Apple Pay.
Pay onlinePay by Text
Get a notification when a new bill is available, and pay your bill by text messaging. You must be enrolled in Paperless Billing to sign up for Pay by Text.
Get startedPhone payments
Pay your bill over the phone by calling 608-252-7000 or 1-800-245-1125. Be sure to have your:
- MGE account number*
- Credit, debit or bank account number
- Billing zip code
- Amount of payment
Postal mail payments
Send your payment and bill stub to:
PO Box 1231
Madison WI 53701-1231
Please allow several days for delivery and processing.
In-person payments:
Self-service kiosk
A self-service payment kiosk is located outside MGE's Madison office along Railroad Street. Credit cards, debit cards, personal checks and cash are accepted. You will need your MGE account number to make a payment.* English and Spanish language options are available.
Note: Assistance checks are not accepted at the kiosk. Please use the payment drop box next to the kiosk for third-party and assistance checks.
Payment drop box
MGE's Madison office offers a payment drop box on-site. Payments will be credited the next business day.
Retail locations
Bring your cash, check, money order or cashier's check to a number of pay stations throughout Crawford, Dane and Vernon counties. You will need your MGE account number to make a payment.* Your payment will be recorded within two business days. If you have a past-due balance, please call MGE with your payment confirmation number at 608-252-7000 or 1-800-245-1125 to ensure prompt processing of your payment.
Please note: Effective February 2026, Metro Market and Pick 'n' Save locations are no longer accepting in-person payments. Please use another payment option or a different in-person retail location listed below.
We recommend contacting the location to ensure operating hours have not changed.
Any Advance America accepts bill payment on behalf of MGE. Please request same-day posting through MoneyGram.
2616 E. Washington Ave., Madison, 53704
608-242-9060 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday
2831 Parmenter St., Middleton, 53562
608-831-0042 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday
2722 E. Washington Ave., Madison, 53704
608-819-1100
6 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week
Any Wisconsin Walmart accepts bill payment on behalf of MGE. Please request same-day posting through MoneyGram.
7202 Watts Rd., Madison, 53719
608-276-9393
7 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week
4198 Nakoosa Tr., Madison, 53714
608-241-8808
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday
30 Riverside Square, Prairie du Chien, 53821
608-326-5111
6 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week
*Your 10-digit MGE account number can be found on your bill payment stub, in My Account or by calling us at 608-252-7000 or 1-800-245-1125 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Gift Certificates
Easy and practical, an MGE gift certificate is the perfect gift! Complete and print the certificate, sign it, and send it to MGE with your payment.
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Summary Billing
Get one bill for all your accounts, with one payment amount and one due date.
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If you've fallen behind, we can help set up a personalized payment arrangement.
Learn moreBilling Questions
For assistance with questions related to your bill, your account or ways to pay your bill, contact MGE at 608-252-7000 or 1-800-245-1125 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.