Biller name
Altamaha EMC
HQ: Lyons, GA
Legal name
Altamaha Electric Membership Corporation
Website
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Altamaha EMC Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | 800-822-4563 |
| Customer Service | (912) 526-8181 |
| Emergency / Outage | (912) 585-7203 |
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: altamahaemc.com ·altamahaemc.com/contact.html · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Altamaha EMC
Altamaha Electric Membership Corporation is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Lyons, Georgia, established in May 1936. The organization operates across a seven-county system in Georgia, extending electric service throughout the region.
Altamaha EMC bills commonly include electricity consumption charges, demand charges, fuel cost adjustments, and transmission and distribution fees. Deferit is unaffiliated with Altamaha EMC.
How to Pay Your Altamaha EMC Bill
- Online: Pay online at https://billing.altamahaemc.com/onlineportal with a checking account, credit card, or debit card.
- Phone: Call 1-800-822-4563 to pay with a credit/debit card or e-check using the automated telephone service.
- Mail: Mail your payment using the envelope included with your monthly bill.
- Auto-Pay: Set up automatic payments via bank draft or credit/debit card ACH; contact 912-526-8181 for enrollment forms.
- In-Person: Pay in person at Lyons, Soperton, or Swainsboro offices Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with 24/7 payment kiosks accepting cash, checks, and cards.
- Budget Billing: Enroll in Levelized Billing to stabilize monthly payments based on 12-month average usage.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: altamahaemc.com ·altamahaemc.com/pay-bill.html ·altamahaemc.com/pay-bill/ways-to-pay-your-bill.html ·altamahaemc.com/contact/office-locations.html.
Need to split your Altamaha EMC bill into installments?
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: altamahaemc.com.
| Altamaha EMC payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check Altamaha EMC's online account, payment portal, or customer support team for available payment arrangement options. | Sign up, take a picture of your bill, and Deferit pays it on your behalf. Online or in app. |
| Maximum split | If Altamaha EMC offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Altamaha EMC based on your account status. We couldn't verify a published maximum split. | 4 installments, once every two weeks, up to your Deferit balance |
| Eligibility & approval | Decided by Altamaha EMC at request time based on account status | Monthly Deferit membership, no lock-ins. Cancel anytime. |
| Fees & interest | Fees and interest were not published in the sources reviewed. Check Altamaha EMC's payment portal or support team before setting up an arrangement. | Monthly Deferit membership plus a $0.99 processing fee per bill. No interest. No late fees on eligible Deferit memberships.* |
| If you miss a payment | Missed-payment consequences are set by Altamaha EMC and may include late fees, service interruption, or collection activity depending on your account. | You can reschedule a repayment date in the app before it's due. Late fees may apply depending on your Deferit membership.* |
| Works for | Altamaha EMC bills only | Altamaha EMC and most other US household bills |
| Learn more → |
*No late fees feature included with Max and Ultra memberships. Installments on the Lite membership may incur late fees if overdue. See Membership terms for details.
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Common Questions About Altamaha EMC
Can I use Deferit to pay my Altamaha EMC bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Altamaha EMC bill amount in Deferit and we pay Altamaha EMC in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does Altamaha EMC accept? ›
Altamaha EMC typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit altamahaemc.com or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does Altamaha EMC offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Altamaha EMC's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my Altamaha EMC bill on time? ›
Contact Altamaha EMC directly to ask about payment arrangements or hardship assistance programs. Deferit can also help — split your bill into 4 payments to ease the immediate financial pressure.
Updated: July 2026