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Paying the utility bills in English (beginner)
Beginner English for paying the utility bills. Key line: “I'd like to pay my water and power bills.”
Full script
Lin
I'd like to pay my water and power bills.
Them
Sure. Do you have your account number?
Lin
Yes, it's here on my phone.
Them
Great. Card or cash is fine.
Lin
Card, please. My coins need a day off.
Them
Then your wallet is the hero today.
Lin
Can I get a receipt please?
Them
Done. Your coins can rest today.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Start
✓ I'd like to pay my water and power bills.Polite way to say what you need
Polite start, then your request
Account
✓ Do you have your account number?Asked when you pay a bill
Common when paying bills
Payment
✓ Card or cash is fine.Two payment options are OK
fine here = OK
Receipt
✓ Can I get a receipt please?Ask for proof of payment
get a receipt = ask for proof
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to pay my water and power bills.” — polite way to say what you need. Polite start, then your request.
Account: what to say in English
Say “Do you have your account number?” — asked when you pay a bill. Common when paying bills.
Payment: what to say in English
Say “Card or cash is fine.” — two payment options are OK. fine here = OK.
Receipt: what to say in English
Say “Can I get a receipt please?” — ask for proof of payment. get a receipt = ask for proof.