Paying your monthly electric bill to Coast Electric Cooperative is easy and convenient when you use their bill pay by phone option. Just call their toll-free number anytime and make a payment from your phone in minutes. This guide will cover everything you need to know about paying your Coast Electric bill over the phone.
About Coast Electric Cooperative
Coast Electric Power Association is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric utility cooperative serving over 80000 customers across Hancock Harrison, and Pearl River counties in Mississippi. Founded in 1939, Coast Electric is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, affordable electricity to homes, farms, and businesses in their local service territory.
As a cooperative, Coast Electric is governed by a Board of Directors elected by co-op members. Members have a voice in setting rates and policies. Any profits are invested back into improving service and infrastructure for the community.
Benefits of Paying by Phone
Paying your electric bill by phone with Coast Electric offers many perks:
-
Convenience – Call anytime 24/7 to make a payment
-
Quick – Enter payment info and pay in minutes
-
Payment options – Use credit/debit cards, checking, cash and more
-
Avoid late fees – Phone payments post instantly to your account
-
Talk to a person – Speak directly with a customer service rep
-
Access account info – Check your balance or payment history
-
Outage reporting – Quickly notify Coast Electric of any power outages
Coast Electric’s Phone Payment Number
To pay your electric bill over the phone, simply call Coast Electric’s toll-free number:
877-769-2372
This number can be called 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When prompted, enter your 10-digit Coast Electric account number and follow the voice instructions.
Payment Methods Accepted Over the Phone
Coast Electric offers multiple ways to pay your bill by phone:
-
Credit/Debit cards – Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express accepted
-
Electronic check – Use your checking account and routing number
-
Cash – Take cash payments at Coast Electric offices
-
Auto-pay – Setup recurring payments from your bank account
There are no fees for paying by e-check. Credit/debit card payments incur a small convenience fee that will be disclosed during the call.
What Info You’ll Need To Make a Payment
When calling to pay your electric bill, make sure you have the following handy:
-
Your 10-digit Coast Electric account number
-
The service address on your account
-
Payment amount you wish to make
-
Credit/debit card number and expiry or checking account details
-
Pen and paper to jot down any confirmation numbers
With this information, the payment process takes just a couple of minutes.
Confirming Your Payment Went Through
After entering your payment info, stay on the line to receive a confirmation number. You can also:
-
Wait for a payment confirmation email if you have one on file
-
Log into your online account to see the updated balance
-
Check your bank/card statement for the charge
-
Call back to check your account balance and payment history
Other Ways to Pay Your Coast Electric Bill
In addition to phone payments, Coast Electric offers multiple ways to pay your bill:
-
Online – Through their website or mobile app
-
Mail – Send check or money order with bill stub
-
In person – At any Coast Electric office location
-
Retail stores – Pay with cash at checkout at over 50,000 locations
-
Auto-pay – Setup recurring bank account withdrawals
-
Pre-pay – Purchase power in advance on your meter
Getting Account Support From Coast Electric
If you need help making a payment over the phone or have any other account inquiries, Coast Electric’s team is available:
-
By phone at 877-769-2372
-
Online using the contact form
-
In-person at any Coast Electric office
-
By email at [email protected]
Paying your power bill over the phone with Coast Electric is fast, easy, and secure. Call 877-769-2372 whenever you need to make a payment.
Don’t Forget to Download Our Mobile App
Get the app via one of the links below, install it, and use your Coastal Electric Cooperative account number to log in or create your account. Not only can you use the app to pay your bill while on the go, but you can also report outages, receive important notifications of power outages affecting your home, plus receive notices when power is restored. You can also use the app to monitor your daily electricity usage.