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FirstEnergy is a U.S. electric utility company providing power generation, transmission, and distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across several states.

About FirstEnergy

FirstEnergy Corp. is a major electric utility holding company that supplies electricity and related services to millions of customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York through its regional operating companies (such as Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, Toledo Edison, Met-Ed, Penelec, and others). They handle electric service setup, metering, billing, and customer support for households and businesses in their service territories.

A transaction labeled like “FirstEnergy OPCO-ACH” typically indicates an electronic bank draft (ACH payment) made to one of FirstEnergy’s operating companies for an electricity bill. The “OPCO” portion refers to an operating company, and the numeric code (such as 260901) is often an internal company ID or reference associated with ACH debits. This type of charge usually represents a one-time online payment, an automatic recurring bill payment, or a payment arranged through your bank’s bill-pay service.

If you have questions about this charge, first compare the amount and date with your most recent FirstEnergy electric bill or your online account history. Log into your FirstEnergy (or specific operating company) account via their website or mobile app to review recent payments and billing statements. If you still don’t recognize the transaction, contact FirstEnergy customer service using the phone number on your bill or on their website, and provide the transaction date and amount so they can trace the payment. You can also check with your bank for the ACH company ID associated with the debit to confirm it matches FirstEnergy’s records.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to FirstEnergy.

  1. FirstEnergy OPCO-ACH 260901

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a charge labeled “FirstEnergy OPCO-ACH” mean on my bank statement?

A “FirstEnergy OPCO-ACH” charge is typically an electronic bank draft (ACH) for an electric utility bill owed to one of FirstEnergy’s operating companies, such as Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, or others under the FirstEnergy umbrella.

Why do I see an ACH debit from FirstEnergy when I just set up automatic payments?

When you enroll in FirstEnergy’s automatic payment program or through your bank’s bill-pay, your first scheduled bill may be collected via ACH under a descriptor like “FirstEnergy OPCO-ACH.” This represents your electricity bill being paid electronically from your bank account.

How can I verify which FirstEnergy account this ACH payment was applied to?

Log into your FirstEnergy (or your specific operating company’s) online account and review your payment history for the date and amount of the ACH debit. The payment history will show the exact amount, processing date, and the bank account used, allowing you to confirm it matches the charge on your statement.

How do I stop or cancel automatic ACH payments to FirstEnergy?

To cancel or change automatic ACH payments, sign in to your FirstEnergy online account and go to the billing or payment preferences section to disable AutoPay. If you set it up via your bank’s bill-pay, you must log into your bank’s online banking and cancel the recurring payment there as well.

What should I do if I don’t recognize a FirstEnergy OPCO-ACH charge?

First check whether anyone in your household has an electric account with a FirstEnergy operating company at another address or in their name. If it’s still unfamiliar, contact FirstEnergy customer service using the phone number on their website or on any recent bill, and also notify your bank to dispute unrecognized or potentially fraudulent ACH debits.

Can I get a refund if FirstEnergy withdrew the wrong amount via ACH?

If an incorrect amount was withdrawn (for example, due to an estimated bill or billing error), contact FirstEnergy customer service immediately. They can review your account, correct any billing mistakes, and either issue a bill adjustment or, if warranted, a refund or credit to your account. You may also have protections under your bank’s ACH dispute process if the debit was unauthorized.

Why are my FirstEnergy ACH payments sometimes for slightly different amounts each month?

Electric bills from FirstEnergy vary based on your actual or estimated electricity usage, rate changes, taxes, and fees. Therefore, ACH drafts will usually match the current bill amount, which can change from month to month depending on your consumption and any billing adjustments.

Where can I get a copy of the bill related to a FirstEnergy OPCO-ACH payment?

You can view and download PDF copies of your past bills by logging into your FirstEnergy online account and navigating to the billing or statements section. Each bill will show the amount due and payment method, helping you match it to the ACH payment on your bank statement.

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