Making Bill Payment a Breeze with Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative

Paying your monthly electric bill can feel like a chore. Writing and mailing checks, keeping track of due dates, driving to a payment center – it’s enough to drain your time and energy. That’s why Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative offers flexible, convenient payment options to make your life easier. As a Mid Carolina member, you’ve got choices when it comes to how and when you pay your bill each month.

As an electric cooperative, Mid Carolina exists to serve its members. Providing bill payment flexibility allows the co-op to better meet members’ needs. Whether you prefer the ease of autopay, paying on your phone, or stopping by a payment center, Mid Carolina has you covered. Let’s explore the various ways you can take care of your monthly electric bill with Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative.

Online Bill Pay

For quick, secure bill payment 24/7, online options can’t be beat. Mid Carolina offers both website and mobile app payment capabilities.

SmartHub is Mid Carolina’s online account management portal. Members can easily view billing history make one-time payments set up recurring payments, and more. Simply log in at mcecoop.smarthub.coop to get started. SmartHub also allows you to opt for paperless billing, so your statement is sent directly to your email each month. Less paper is better for the planet and reduces clutter in your home!

The free SmartHub mobile app brings all these same features to your smartphone or tablet Search “SmartHub” on the App Store or Google Play to download The app makes it super simple to pay on the go or even while waiting in line at the store. Set yourself a reminder to pay each month or schedule recurring payments so your bill gets paid automatically.

Pay by Phone

Sometimes it’s easier to just pick up the phone and take care of business. Mid Carolina’s automated phone payment system is available 24 hours a day by calling (803) 749-6500 or toll free (888) 850-6770. Have your account number handy and use your debit/credit card to pay. Phone payments offer a nice blend of technology and human touch.

Pay Automatically

For ultimate bill paying convenience, sign up for automatic monthly bank draft. Mid Carolina will automatically withdraw the amount due each month from your checking or savings account. You’ll still get a statement showing your usage, but don’t have to take any action to pay since it’s handled for you.

To get started, fill out the bank draft authorization form on the Mid Carolina website or contact Member Services at (803) 749-6400. Set it and forget it! Auto-draft helps ensure your payment won’t ever be late due to a busy schedule or forgetfulness.

Pay in Person

Sometimes it just feels good to pay your bill in person. Mid Carolina has two drive-thru office locations to accept in-person payments:

• 254 Longs Pond Road in Lexington
• 7524 Broad River Road in Irmo

The drive-thrus are open Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 5:30pm and Fridays 7:30am to 11:30am. You can also pay in person at one of Mid Carolina’s participating retail partners. Take your bill with you and pay at the cash register just like any other purchase. A convenience fee of $1.50 applies when paying through a retail partner.

Budget Billing

If remembering to pay your bill every month seems difficult, check out Mid Carolina’s Budget Billing plan. This program averages your electricity use over the past year to calculate a set monthly payment amount. Your payment stays the same each month, so you can better plan for this regular expense. Mid Carolina then “trues up” your account periodically and makes adjustments if you use more or less electricity than expected.

Budget Billing helps you avoid higher bills during peak summer and winter months. Contact Member Services to enroll.

Pay As You Go

This innovative program from Mid Carolina allows you to pre-purchase electricity and monitor your usage in real time. It’s like putting gas in your car – pay for it upfront before you use it. Great for renters and anyone wanting to closely track energy costs. Pay As You Go customers enjoy no deposit, no late fees or large bills. Learn more on the Mid Carolina website.

We’ve Got You Covered

As you can see, Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative offers payment options to suit just about any need or preference. From SmartHub’s digital convenience to old-fashioned cash payment, choose the method that fits your lifestyle. As an electric cooperative, we care about providing friendly, personalized service to make your life a little easier. Paying your monthly bill doesn’t have to be a hassle with Mid Carolina’s flexible payment solutions. We’re here to provide affordable, reliable electricity and exceptional member service.