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
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Action
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1
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Review:
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2
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Verify with your company's Technology
department to see if this is a process that your company
is currently using.
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3
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Complete the following online
forms to provide FPL with your company's EDI and contact
information:
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4
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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.
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5
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Exchange test files with FPL.
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6
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Receive billing information and
make payments via EDI for the accounts indicated.
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7
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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.
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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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