Paying your monthly electric bill can feel like a chore – finding the bill, writing a check, putting it in an envelope, and mailing it off. Who has time for all that these days? Fortunately, Platte Clay Electric Cooperative (PCEC) offers multiple quick and easy ways to pay your electric bill online, over the phone, or in person.
As a PCEC customer myself, I appreciate how they make bill payment as painless as possible. I’m going to walk through the various bill pay options available and explain the pros and cons of each method. Whether you prefer the convenience of automated payments, the security of paying on PCEC’s website, or the simplicity of dropping off a check at a payment center, PCEC has a solution for you.
Online Bill Pay
The fastest and easiest way to pay your Platte Clay Electric bill is online through PCEC’s website. You can either login to your account or make a one-time “Quick Pay” without logging in.
To use your account to pay, you must first sign up for online account access at pcec. coop. After signing up, you can always log in and click “Pay Bill” to make a payment. Your balance and payment history will be right there.
The “Quick Pay” button on their home page can be used to make a one-time payment. To pay right away without signing up, just enter your account number, name, and address.
PCEC lets you safely pay with a credit or debit card, a check, or a bank account transfer. It’s easy to see your paid bills at any time by going to “My Payment History.” You’ll get instant confirmation of your payment.
I love the convenience of paying online anytime day or night. I have PCEC’s website bookmarked on my phone to quickly login and pay my bill while watching TV. Online bill pay saves me time and gives me peace of mind knowing my payment is immediate.
Phone Payments
If you prefer to talk to a real person to pay your electric bill, PCEC allows phone payments during business hours. Simply call their main office at (816) 628-3121 and select the billing option.
You can pay with a credit/debit card, check, or bank account over the phone. The customer service rep will take down your payment info and provide a confirmation number. Phone payments are fast and easy without having to drive to an office or find a stamp for a mail payment.
Just remember that they’re open from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Phone payments work best for people who can call during normal business hours. But I’ve found that the reps are very friendly and helpful.
Drop Boxes
If you need to pay your electric bill with cash or check, PCEC offers several conveniently located drop boxes around their service area:
- Main Office in Kearney, MO
- District Office in Platte City, MO
- MFA Oil Fuel Station in Platte City, MO
Simply place your payment in an envelope with your account number written on it and drop it in the secure drop box. Payments dropped off before 4:00pm will be processed same day. This is a great option if you prefer to pay by cash or check.
The main downside is having to drive to a drop box location during their open hours. But it beats standing in line at an office to pay in person. The drop boxes offer quick, secure payment without the hassle.
Mail Payments
You can always mail in a check or money order payment to PCEC’s billing address:
Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative
PO Box 100
Kearney, MO 64060
This is an easy option if you still like to pay bills by check through the mail. Just allow 3-5 business days for your mailed payment to reach them and avoid late fees.
I’d only recommend mailing a bill payment if you have no other convenient options. Mailing checks seems antiquated compared to fast digital payment methods these days. But it still works if you like mailing bills for your records.
Automatic Payments
The most convenient option is to enroll in automatic monthly payments through PCEC’s website. You can set it up to automatically charge your credit card, debit card, or bank account each month for the full balance.
Automatic payments save you the time and hassle of manually paying each month. PCEC will email you a monthly billing statement for your records, then automatically charge your payment method on file on the due date.
You can cancel or change your automated payment method at any time through your online account. Automatic bill pay gives you one less thing to remember each month.
In Summary…
As you can see, Platte Clay Electric offers multiple fast and easy options to fit every payment preference:
- Online through your account or Quick Pay
- Phone during business hours
- Drop boxes for cash/check payments
- Mail for traditional check payments
- Automatic for hands-free payments
There are no excuses anymore for late electric bill payments! PCEC’s payment flexibility makes it quick and convenient to pay on time through your preferred method. I encourage you to enroll in automatic payments to make bill pay completely hassle-free.
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How do I pay my Platte-clay electric bill?
Platte-Clay offers members a variety of convenient ways to pay their electric bill. Pay your bill online by logging into your account using the link below. Don’t have an Account? Pay With: Also, please remember this important payment information: Please pay your bill by the due date to avoid a late fee.
Does Platte-clay charge a service fee?
Account will be charged a $25 service fee for all returned checks with unpaid balances. No need to sort through a stack of mail and try to find your Platte-Clay electric bill. Let your computer or smart phone help keep you organized with your co-op’s free paperless billing. You’ll get your monthly bill sent to your e-mail account.
What is Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative?
Learn about Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative’s program to support and promote the use of electric vehicles in the Northland.
Does Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative revert electric service between tenants?
pcec. coop/energy/energy-saving-tips/ This form gives Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative permission to turn off the electricity at the rental addresses listed so that the property owner (landlord) can use the power again when the tenants move out. Signing up for this service will prevent service disconnection between property occupants.
Does Platte-clay offer levelized billing?
Use Platte-Clay’s Levelized (budget) Billing to smooth out the energy costs. People who have paid their bills on time for six months in a row and who have had service at the same location for 12 months can get levelized billing.
How does Platte-clay calculate a Levelized Energy charge?
Platte-Clay will base the “levelized” energy charge based on the previous year’s service and divide that amount over 12 months. Your co-op will adjust the payment, either more or less, depending on the amount of energy used for that year and a new rate, if that applies. The adjustment will be in the same month that levelized service began.
