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EDI for Billing and Payment

Benefits | How EDI for Billing and Payment works | How much does it cost | Need help?

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the electronic exchange of business documents in a standardized format (ANSI X12) between FPL and your company. EDI simplifies your company's processes by interfacing with your internal systems for accounts payable and energy management systems.

Benefits

EDI automates and streamlines your operations by simplifying your billing and payment process.

With EDI, your company can maximize its cash flow, reduce costs, improve data accuracy and control payment scheduling

How EDI for Billing and Payment works

Step

Action

1

Review:

2

Verify with your company's Technology department to see if this is a process that your company is currently using.

3

Complete the following online forms to provide FPL with your company's EDI and contact information:

4

E-mail us with the following information:

  • company name
  • contact name
  • contact phone number
  • e-mail address.

Attach a spreadsheet file with the Billing Account Number and address of each account that should be included in the EDI billing file.

5

Exchange test files with FPL.

6

Receive billing information and make payments via EDI for the accounts indicated.

7

Stop receiving paper bills in the mail one month after accounts are changed to EDI. Paper bills will be sent only when the first EDI 810 is sent for each account.

How much does it cost

The costs of EDI software and hardware vary, depending on your company's requirements and environment.

Need help?

E-mail FPL's EDI Department or contact the Business Care Center or your account representative for more information. Please include your name, company name and phone number in any e-mail requests.

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