Biller name
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative
HQ: Patriot, OH
Legal name
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative
Website
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Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service / Billing Main | 800-231-2732 |
| Customer Service / Billing | (740) 379-2025 |
| Emergency / Outage | 800-282-7204 |
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: buckeyerec.coop/contact-us · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Patriot, Ohio. It serves 14,848 members across 9 counties in Ohio, maintaining 2,600 miles of electric line.
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative bills commonly include electricity usage charges, demand charges, transmission fees, fuel cost adjustments, and fixed service fees. Deferit is unaffiliated with Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative.
How to Pay Your Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative Bill
- Online: Pay online via SmartHub Quick Pay at https://buckeyerec.smarthub.coop/PayNow.html.
- Phone: Call (833) 539-9655, press Option 1 to pay with credit card or check.
- Auto-Pay: Enroll in automatic payment via SmartHub at https://buckeyerec.smarthub.coop/ or call (833) 539-9655.
- Mail: Mail payment to Buckeye REC, PO BOX 200, Rio Grande, OH 45674.
- In-Person: Visit the drive-thru payment window at 4848 State Rt. 325, Patriot, OH 45658 (8am-4pm weekdays; night deposit box available).
- App: Download the SmartHub mobile app (iOS/Android) to pay bills and manage your account.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: buckeyerec.coop/payment-options ·buckeyerec.coop.
Need to split your Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative bill into installments?
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: buckeyerec.coop.
| Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative'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 Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative 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 Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative 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 Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative'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 Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative 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 | Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative bills only | Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative 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 Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative
Can I use Deferit to pay my Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative bill amount in Deferit and we pay Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative accept? ›
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit buckeyerec.coop or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative bill on time? ›
Contact Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative 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