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Authorized Payment Locations

Authorized Payment Locations (APLs) are venues that accept Georgia Power payments and post them immediately and securely.*

There are more than 3,000 APLs around the state and thousands more nationwide.

APLs are open evenings and weekends and are convenient to where you live, work and shop. Locations include Kroger, Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar General, Family Dollar and more.

To ensure immediate posting of your payment, please provide your barcode for CheckOut payments or ask the store agent to process your payment through CheckFreePay. You can also use a U.S. Payments kiosk at some locations.

APL Stores

Find the Nearest Location

Authorized Payment Locations make it easy to pay at a time and a place that is convenient for you. Pay your bill securely and immediately near where you live, work, and shop.

Pay your bill at any Authorized Payment Location (APL). Easily find a location near you by clicking the button below or texting GPPAY to 99123.

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Two Ways to Pay at an Authorized Payment Location

You can present either the account number or the Georgia Power CheckOut barcode on your bill to have the payment applied to the account. Learn more about each option below.

Pay By Account Number

Present your account number or power bill at these and other locations:

  • Walmart
  • Kroger
  • Walgreens
  • Plus, many others

Your account number is located on the front of your bill.

Find an APL near you, or text GPPAY to 99123.

Pay in three easy steps:

  • Step 1: Bring your power bill or account number.
  • Step 2: Go to the customer service counter, Money Center, or the payment kiosk.
  • Step 3: Make a payment. Cash is accepted at all locations, and some locations accept debit cards. Credit cards and checks are not accepted.

To ensure immediate posting of your payment, please ask store agent to process it through CheckFreePay or use a U.S. Payments kiosk.

Pay By CheckOut Barcode

Present your Georgia Power CheckOut barcode at:

  • Dollar General
  • Family Dollar
  • Kroger
  • Walgreens
  • Walmart
  • CVS

The Georgia Power CheckOut barcode is located on the back of your bill.

Click here to retrieve your Georgia Power CheckOut barcode or find APL locations near you.

Pay in three easy steps:

  • Step 1: Have your barcode ready when you approach a register. Or, if at Walmart, go to the customer service or Money Center counter with your barcode.
  • Step 2: Have your barcode scanned by the store representative or, if at Kroger, scan it at the self-checkout machine.
  • Step 3: Make a payment. Cash is accepted at all locations, and a few locations accept debit cards. Credit cards and checks are not accepted.