Paying your monthly Southside Electric Cooperative electric bill online is fast, easy and secure. Southside offers several options for members to pay their bill through the website, mobile app, phone, autopay and more. Here’s a step-by-step guide to paying your SEC electric bill online.
Set Up an Online Account
-
Go to www.sec.coop and click on “My Account” at the top.
-
On the login page click on “New User” to set up your online account access.
-
Enter your account number, email, username and password to register
-
You’ll receive a confirmation email, Click to verify your email and activate your account
Once your online account is activated, you can log in anytime to view and pay your SEC electric bill.
Review Your SEC Electric Bill
-
After logging into your account, click on “My Billing” to view your current electric bill.
-
Review the bill details including your previous balance, any payments received, current electric usage and charges, fees, and total amount due.
-
Verify your billing details are accurate. Contact SEC if you have any questions.
-
Note the total amount due and due date to complete the payment.
Make a One-Time Payment
-
From the account dashboard, select “Pay Now” to make a one-time payment.
-
Enter the payment amount. You must pay the total amount due to avoid late fees.
-
Enter your credit/debit card or bank account info. SEC accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and ACH payments.
-
Review payment details and click “Submit” to complete.
You’ll get a payment confirmation email with transaction details. Payments post to your account within 1-2 business days.
Set Up Autopay
With autopay, your SEC bill is paid automatically each month on the due date.
-
From your account, choose “AutoPay Program” in the side menu.
-
Select your preferred payment method and enter amount (typically the total due).
-
Pick the payment date. SEC will deduct payments on your bill’s due date.
-
Accept the terms and click “Submit” to activate autopay.
You can cancel or edit your autopay settings at any time through your online account.
Pay by Phone
Call (800) 552-2118 to make a payment over the automated phone system. Have your account number and PIN ready.
Pay in Person
Visit any SEC office location during business hours to pay by cash, check or money order.
Pay by Mail
Send a check or money order payable to Southside Electric Cooperative to:
Southside Electric Cooperative
PO Box 7
Crewe, VA 23930
Note it takes 5-7 days for mailed payments to process, so mail early to avoid late fees. Include your account number on the check.
Other Ways to Pay Your SEC Bill
Southside offers several other payment options:
- SEC app – download SmartHub and pay through the app
- Night drop box – drop off payment at any SEC office
- Vanilla Pay – make cash payments at retailers like CVS, Walmart, Dollar General for a small fee
- Bill pay – use your bank’s bill pay service to pay your SEC bill
Paying your electric bill through Southside Electric Cooperative online is the most convenient way to stay on top of your account. Log in anytime to view your balance, make payments, set up autopay and manage account details.
Reduce Your Energy Consumption and Save Money
Try out our calculator to see how you can save!
Join Our Team
Southside Virginia residents banded together in 1937 to serve their communities and enhance quality of life by bringing electricity to the rural area. Today, service remains an integral part of Southside Electric Cooperative’s foundation. The Cooperative provides safe, reliable and affordable power to nearly 48,000 members across 18 counties and actively contributes to the communities where they live, while staying at the forefront of ever-changing technology.
Southside Electric Cooperative Members can use Vanilla Pay!
How do I pay my electric bill at Southside Electric Cooperative?
Southside Electric Cooperative offers a variety of options for you to choose from when paying your electric bill. Please select the one that is most convenient for you. Set up a recurring payment using a debit/credit card. Payments can also be drafted from a checking or savings account.
How do I contact Southside Electric Cooperative?
You can contact them directly by phone 800-552-2118, email ( [email protected]) or on their website . I can’t find my paper bill. Can I find my bill online? You can find your bill online at Southside Electric Cooperative . What types of Southside Electric Cooperative payments does doxo process?
What is bill pay in Southside Bank?
Bill Pay is an integrated system that allows you to set up and pay monthly bills via Southside Bank’s online/mobile banking service. How do I edit or delete payees in Bill Pay? On the “Payments” section of the home page, click the name of the payee you want to edit or delete.
Is Southside Electric Cooperative prepared for Storm Debby?
Southside Electric Cooperative is fully prepared to handle potential outages caused by Tropical Storm Debby. We are committed to restoring power as quickly and safely as possible. Visit the Outage Center to stay up to date on current outages and see how your household can prepare for any outages.
What is the Southside Opportunity Fund?
In 2024, the Southside Opportunity Fund will award $1,000 scholarships to students served by the Cooperative. The fund is supported through fundraising efforts, donations from individuals and businesses, and bequests.