How to Pay Your Cherokee County Electric Bill Online

Living in rural East Texas, we know how spotty internet access can be But one thing that is available to all Cherokee County Electric Cooperative members is the ability to pay your electric bill online The cooperative’s online bill pay system is convenient, easy to use, and saves you time and money over the old ways of paying bills.

In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about paying your Cherokee County electric bill online.

Benefits of Paying Your Electric Bill Online

Let’s start with why you should pay your electric bill through the cooperative’s online portal

• It’s fast – Takes just minutes to log in and submit payment
• Available 24/7 – Pay bills anytime, even in the middle of the night!
• Saves money – Avoid late fees by paying on time
• Saves time – No more driving to the office or mailing checks
• Go paperless – Reduce waste and clutter with e-bills
• Payment tracking – Your history all in one place

As you can see, it just makes sense to ditch the old payment methods and switch to the convenience of online bill pay.

How to Sign Up for an Online Account

To get started paying your Cherokee County electric bill online, you first need to register for an account on the portal:

1. Go to https://secure.cceca.net/onlineportal

2. Click on “Create New User” under the login box

3. Enter your account number, email address, and name

4. Create a username and password

5. Agree to the terms of use

6. Click “Create User” to finish registering

The whole process only takes about 5 minutes. Then you can immediately log in and access your account.

How to Pay Your Electric Bill Through the Portal

Here is a simple step-by-step guide to paying your bill online once you’re logged into your account:

1. Click on “Billing & Payments” in the top menu

2. Select the account you want to make a payment towards

3. Enter the payment amount and date

4. Choose whether to pay by credit/debit card, checking account, or savings account

5. Enter your payment info and submit the payment

And that’s it – the payment will be applied to your account within 1-2 business days usually. Much easier than writing and mailing a paper check!

Payment Methods Accepted

The Cherokee County Electric online portal gives you three ways to pay your electric bill:

• Credit/debit card – Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
• Checking account – Enter your routing and account numbers
• Savings account – Same as checking account

All three are great options accepted by the portal. I recommend checking accounts to avoid card fees. But choose whatever works best for your situation.

The Benefits of Going Paperless

While paying your electric bill online is a major convenience, you can take it a step further and go completely paperless.

When logged into your account, simply update your settings to go paperless. Doing so provides these benefits:

• Receive bills and notices by email only
• No more wasted paper and envelopes
• Eliminates risk of mail being stolen
• Better for the environment
• Quick access to current and past e-bills

Going paperless means you’ll get an email notification when each new bill is ready to view. Just log into your account anytime to see it. It’s the smart, green way to manage electric bills!

Avoid Late Fees by Paying Online

One of the worst feelings is seeing a late fee on your electric bill just because the mail was slow. With the online bill system, you can avoid late fees by paying on the due date every month.

The portal allows payments up until 11:59pm on the due date to avoid any late fees. No more guessing if your check will arrive in time – just log in and pay before bed on the due date. Easy!

Get Support from Cherokee County Electric

If you ever have trouble with the online payment system, don’t hesitate to reach out to Cherokee County Electric for assistance:

• Call 844-326-5710 during business hours to speak with a customer service rep

• Email a description of your problem to the utility billing department

• Use the online contact form on their website for the quickest support

The cooperative wants paying your bill online to be easy and hassle-free. Their team will help you resolve any issues getting registered or making payments through the portal.

Join the 21st Century and Pay Online!

As an electric cooperative founded in 1938, Cherokee County Electric has come a long way from only providing power to rural communities. With the online bill pay portal, members like you can now manage electric accounts completely online.

So skip the lines, stamps, and late fees by registering to pay your electric bill online today. It’s the smart, modern way to power your home and business!