Paying your monthly electric bill to Central Electric should be a quick, simple process. Central Electric offers several ways to pay your bill, including fast and convenient online payment options. Paying online allows you to securely pay your bill in just minutes from the comfort of your home.
How to Pay Your Central Electric Bill Online
Paying online at the Central Electric customer portal is extremely easy. Just follow these steps:
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Go to Central Electric’s Payment Portal – Visit https //billingcemcpowercom/onlineportal. This is the login page for Central Electric’s online account management and payment system.
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Enter Your Account Information – Input your Central Electric account number and password to log into your account. If you don’t already have an online account, you can easily sign up.
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Select Pay Bill – Once logged in, choose the “Pay Bill” option This will take you to the payment screen
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Enter Payment Details – Select whether you want to pay by credit/debit card, checking account or savings account. Then input your payment amount and relevant account details.
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Confirm and Submit – Carefully review the payment details before confirming and submitting your payment.
That’s it! Once you receive confirmation, your Central Electric bill payment is complete. The whole process takes just a few quick minutes.
Benefits of Paying Your Bill Online
Paying online offers many advantages over other bill payment methods:
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Fast – Get your payment submitted in just minutes with a few clicks.
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Secure – Central Electric uses sophisticated security to protect your data.
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Convenient – Pay anywhere, anytime from your computer or mobile device.
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Automatic Receipt – Get instant email confirmation that your payment went through.
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Avoid Late Fees – Pay on your schedule before the due date to avoid penalties.
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Payment History – Your online account stores your payment history for easy access.
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Account Management – Access additional account options like paperless billing when you pay online.
For most customers, paying online is the ideal way to get your Central Electric bill paid quickly and securely.
Payment Options for Paying Your Bill Online
Central Electric offers several payment options when paying your electric bill through their online portal:
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Credit/Debit Card – All major card brands like Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
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eCheck – Use your checking or savings account to pay directly from your bank.
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AutoPay – Set up recurring monthly payments from the account of your choice.
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Person-to-Person – Securely transfer funds from another authorized person to pay your bill.
Choose the online payment option that’s most convenient for you each month.
What Information You Need to Pay Online
To pay your Central Electric bill online, make sure you have the following information:
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Central Electric Account Number – Usually 10-12 digits, found on your monthly bill.
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Central Electric Online Portal Password – The password you created when setting up your online account.
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Payment Amount – The total due on your most recent Central Electric bill.
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Bank/Card Details – Account number, routing number, expiration date as relevant.
As long as you have this information on hand, paying online will be quick, easy and painless.
Other Ways to Pay Your Central Electric Bill
In addition to convenient online payments, Central Electric offers a few other ways to pay:
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Call automated Phone Payment system at 1-800-470-6507.
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Mail a Check/Money Order to Central Electric headquarters.
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Pay In-Person at any Central Electric local office.
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Enroll in automatic Bank Draft payments.
While online bill pay is recommended for its speed and convenience, you can choose the option that works best for you each month.
Get Support for Online Payments and Account Management
If you ever need help with the online portal, paying your bill, or managing your electric account online, Central Electric’s customer support team is ready to assist you. You can call 1-919-774-4900 or email [email protected].
Friendly experts are standing by to help with any questions you may have about online payments or your overall electric service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Bill Pay
Here are answers to some common questions about paying your Central Electric bill online:
Is paying online safe and secure?
Yes, Central Electric uses advanced encryption and security measures to keep your data protected when paying online.
What are the fees for paying online?
Central Electric does not charge any fees for you to pay your electric bill through their online portal.
When will my online payment be applied to my account?
As soon as you get confirmation, your account will reflect the payment, usually within minutes.
Can I set up automatic recurring payments?
Yes, through the “My Account” section you can enroll in auto-pay to have your bill paid automatically each month.
If I have an issue, who do I contact for online payment support?
You can call 1-919-774-4900 or email [email protected] to get in touch with Central Electric’s customer support team for any issues paying online.
Paying Your Electric Bill Online is the Ideal Choice
Pay by Phone (Toll-Free)
We can accept a check, credit, or debit card when you call (855) 939-3623.
Please only send a check or money order through the mail.
Central Texas Electric Co-op PO Box 553 Fredericksburg, TX 78624
We accept many forms of payment for the convenience of our members. Find all the ways you can pay below.
Note: We accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover credit or debit cards but to keep costs down we only accept residential-type cards.
Pay on the SmartHub website or app using a checking or savings account or with a credit or debit card. Account or card information can be saved for future online payments.
Experience the convenience of SmartHub bill pay with no registration required.
Sign up for banking drafting online via SmartHub, by mail, or at any of our office locations. We also offer credit card drafting by VISA, MasterCard, or Discover card.
Bills due on the 5th of the month are drafted on the 3rd of the month or the first working day thereafter.
Bills due on the 20th of the month are drafted on the 17th of the month or the first working day thereafter.
To sign up via SmartHub, select Billing & Payments from the menu and then AutoPay Program. From here you can select Sign Up For AutoPay for the accounts you wish to be drafted and enter any banking or credit card information.
To sign up by mail, complete our printable Recurring Bank Draft Authorization Form (PDF) and send it to the address on the form.
Member can set up one-time or recurring payments through their bank. Contact your bank for more details.
If you want to pay your electric bill in cash, use the barcode on the back of your billing statement or in your Smarthub app to pay at locations such as Dollar General, Family Dollar, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, HEB, and participating convenience stores.
