Having reliable electricity is crucial for powering our daily lives. To keep the lights on, it’s important to pay your electric bill on time each month to Coast Electric. Luckily Coast Electric offers a few quick and easy ways to pay your bill by phone.
Overview of Coast Electric
Coast Electric is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative providing power to over 80,000 homes, farms and businesses across Hancock, Harrison and Pearl River counties in Mississippi
As a co-op focused on serving members, Coast Electric strives to provide reliable electricity at the lowest possible cost. They bill members monthly based on metered electric usage. Payments are due by the due date to avoid any late fees.
Read on to learn the simple ways to pay your Coast Electric bill by phone
Pay by Phone with Coast Electric’s Automated System
The fastest way to pay your Coast Electric bill by phone is through their automated pay-by-phone system.
To use the automated system:
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Call Coast Electric at 1-877-769-2372.
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Select the “Pay Bill” option when prompted.
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Enter your 10-digit Coast Electric account number.
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Choose a payment amount and submit payment using a debit/credit card or e-check.
The automated system is available 24/7 for your convenience. Payments process instantly to avoid late fees.
Speak to a Representative to Pay by Phone
If you need to speak to a Coast Electric representative to assist with your phone payment, that option is available as well.
To pay your bill and speak to a rep:
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Call 1-877-769-2372.
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Select the “Speak to a Representative” option when prompted.
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A rep will assist you in making a payment over the phone using a card or e-check.
Coast Electric call center reps are available Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM to take payments.
Payment Methods Accepted for Phone Payments
When paying your Coast Electric bill by phone, you can use:
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Debit or credit card – Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards are accepted
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Electronic check – Provide your routing and account numbers
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No cash payments are accepted over the phone
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A small processing fee may apply to phone payments
As long as your payment is made by the due date, you can avoid late fees on your electric bill.
Other Ways to Pay Your Coast Electric Bill
Aside from phone payments, Coast Electric offers members various other convenient payment options:
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Pay online 24/7 through Account Access or the mobile app
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Pay in person at any Coast Electric office during business hours
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Use a payment kiosk outside Coast Electric offices
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Sign up for auto-draft from a bank account each month
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Use the Text to Pay system (must have mobile # linked to account)
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Mail in a check or money order with your payment stub
No matter how you choose to pay, be sure your electric bill is paid on time before the due date to avoid any late charges.
Get Payment Assistance from Coast Electric
If you are struggling financially and unable to pay your electric bill, Coast Electric offers programs that may be able to help, including:
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Energy bill assistance programs for qualifying low-income members
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Flexible payment plan options to pay off a past due balance
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Their Share Your Blessings program funded by member donations to assist others in need
Contact Coast Electric to learn more about bill assistance programs and apply if eligible. They aim to help members get through difficult times.
Use Coast Electric’s Toll-Free Phone Number to Pay
Coast Electric offers an easy toll-free phone number you can call anytime 24/7 to pay your electric bill. Call 1-877-769-2372 and use their automated system or speak with a representative. They make it quick and convenient to pay your bill over the phone.
If you have any questions on payment options or need help paying your bill, Coast Electric’s member services team is available to assist at 1-877-769-2372.
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.