Paying your monthly electric bill is a necessity, but it doesn’t have to be a chore. Coast Electric Power Association offers several convenient online payment options to members that make paying your bill quick and easy. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through all the ways you can pay your Coast Electric bill online, highlight the benefits of online payments, and provide tips for managing your account online.
Overview of Coast Electric Power Association
First, let’s provide some background on Coast Electric. It serves more than 80,000 homes and businesses in Harrison, Hancock, and Pearl River counties in Mississippi. It is owned by its members. Their goal is to give rural areas in this region reliable electricity at prices that people can afford.
As a cooperative, Coast Electric is owned by the members they serve, not investors. This allows them to operate on a not-for-profit basis, passing savings on to members. Coast Electric was founded in 1938 to bring electricity to rural Mississippi, a mission they still carry out today through their subsidiary broadband internet provider, CoastConnect.
Why Pay Your Electric Bill Online?
Paying your Coast Electric bill online offers many benefits over mailing in a check or paying in person:
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It’s fast and convenient – Payments can be made 24/7 on your schedule. There’s no need to drive to a payment center or wait in line.
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Multiple ways to pay: Coast Electric lets you pay online with a credit or debit card, a bank account, or a barcode, and you can also pay at stores like Dollar General.
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Payment reminders – When you have an online account, you can opt-in to payment reminders via email, text, or push notification so your bill is never late
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View usage history – Your online account dashboard provides graphs and usage details to help understand your electricity costs over time.
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Paperless billing – Go green by opting out of mailed paper bills and accessing your statements electronically.
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Account management – Update your personal info notify of moving and manage most aspects of your account entirely online.
Ways to Pay Your Coast Electric Bill Online
Now let’s explore the various options Coast Electric offers for online payments:
Online Account Access
The easiest way to pay online is by setting up online account access through Coast Electric’s website, To do this
- Go to coastelectric.coop and click “My Account”
- Click “Register” below the login fields
- Enter your account number and name on file
- Create a username and password
Once your online account is created, you can log in anytime to view your balance, make a payment, see past bills, update account info, and more.
You can choose to receive bills electronically, set up automatic payments, and get payment reminders when you access your account online. It’s the most complete way to handle your electricity bill online.
Coast Electric Mobile App
Coast Electric has a website as well as a free app for iOS and Android phones. The website and the app both let you manage your account and pay your bills. The app has an easy-to-use mobile interface.
Search for “Coast Electric” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download. Log in using your same website credentials.
Key features of the app include:
- Pay your bill immediately
- View account balance
- See payment history
- Monitor outage status
- Contact customer support
One-Time Credit Card Payment
If you prefer not to setup an online account, Coast Electric still allows you to make one-time credit card payments on their website without logging in.
On the payments page at coastelectric.coop/my-home/payments, click “Log On” and then “Pay Without Registering” to access the guest payment form.
You’ll need your 10-digit account number and exact service address to process a one-time payment this way.
While convenient for quick payments, a one-time payment doesn’t provide the full account management features of registering for online access.
Phone Payments
Coast Electric also accepts payments and account management by phone. Call their customer service line at 228-467-2262 and select the “Pay By Phone” option.
You can use this automated phone system to check your balance, make a payment by credit/debit card or check, and access other account functions. Live agents are also available if needed.
Retail Checkout Bill Payment
For members who prefer paying cash bills in person, Coast Electric offers the Checkout bill payment system at over 50,000 retail locations nationwide.
To use Checkout, you’ll first need to obtain a barcode for your account by downloading it from the website or using the Checkout option on Coast Electric’s mobile app.
Once you have your barcode, simply take it to any participating Checkout location, like Dollar General or CVS, and pay your bill with cash. The barcode allows the store’s system to identify and credit your Coast Electric account.
Autopay Deductions
For ultimate convenience, consider setting up automatic monthly payments through Coast Electric’s online account system.
With autopay, the amount due each month is automatically deducted from your credit card, debit card, or checking account on your bill’s due date. This ensures your bill is paid on time without any effort on your part.
To start autopay, login to your online account and complete the autopay enrollment form under “My Profile”. Choose your preferred payment method and confirm your authorization.
Tips for Managing Your Account Online
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of Coast Electric’s online account tools:
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Log in regularly to check your balance to avoid any surprises on your next bill. Being aware of your usage helps you budget.
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Update your profile information anytime you have a change of address, phone number, or email. This ensures you receive important notices.
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Opt-out of paper billing to save paper and have bills delivered directly to your email. Remember to still log in periodically to see the latest usage.
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Review your usage history periodically to spot any unusual spikes that may indicate equipment issues or changes in behavior. Understanding your usage helps identify ways to lower your bill.
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Set payment reminders to receive bill due alerts by text, email or push notification. This prevents accidentally forgetting a payment.
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Consider autopay or recurring scheduled payments to set and forget your bill payment each month. Just be sure your payment method has funds available on the due date.
Convenient Electric Bill Management
As you can see, Coast Electric offers numerous ways for members to easily pay their electric bill online and manage their account. Paying online saves time and gives you more control and visibility over your electric costs each month.
If you have any questions on online payments or account access, Coast Electric’s customer service team is available to help you get started. Give them a call at 228-467-2262 or stop by one of their local offices in Kiln, Gulfport, Picayune, Poplarville, and Bay St Louis. Their friendly energy experts will help you find the right online bill pay option for your needs.
You are a member
At Coast Electric, you are more than just a customer who receives electric service. You are a consumer and a member of our cooperative. We were built by and are led by members just like you. For our business to function properly, we need your participation. We want you to be active members who attend meetings and give us feedback about your cooperative. When you talk, we listen. For us, serving you is about providing affordable, reliable electric service but its also much more. Its making decisions that are best for you. Its giving back to the communities we serve.
Its about improving life for you.
The easy way to manage your account, report outages and more.
Today, people are on the go more than ever. That’s why we made CE on the Go, a free app for your phone that lets you quickly and safely access your account and makes it easier than ever to report and keep track of power outages.
Pay Your Bills Online
FAQ
Does Coast Electric have an app?
View and pay your bill, monitor usage, and stay on top of storms and outages with our mobile app. Download our free mobile app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone for on-the-go bill pay. After you install and run the app you will be prompted for a username and password.
How do I report a power outage to Coast Electric Mississippi?
Text us at 228-338-4644 to: Report an outage. You must first have a mobile number associated with your Coast Electric account to use this feature.
How do I pay my electric bill in El Paso, TX?
Paying your El Paso Electric bill and/or your security deposit can be done online or by telephone. Payments can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (including holidays). The payments are processed by BillMatrix. There is a service fee of $2. 35 for all forms of payment made using this service.
