Biller name
Central Electric Power Association
HQ: Carthage, MS
Legal name
Central Electric Power Association, Inc.
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Central Electric Power Association Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service / Billing Main | 866-846-5671 |
| Emergency / Outage | (601) 267-3043 |
| Customer Service / Billing | (601) 267-5671 |
| Customer Service / Billing | 866-559-2601 |
| Customer Service / Billing | (601) 656-2601 |
| Customer Service / Billing | 866-900-1201 |
| Customer Service / Billing | (601) 829-1201 |
| Customer Service / Billing | 866-461-7422 |
| Customer Service / Billing | (601) 625-7422 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: centralepa.com/ContactUs.html · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Central Electric Power Association
Central Electric Power Association is a cooperative electric utility based in Carthage, Mississippi that serves Attala, Leake, Newton, Neshoba, Kemper, Scott and Rankin counties in central Mississippi. The organization provides electricity to more than 35,700 residential and business customers across its service territory, maintaining more than 4,100 miles of transmission lines and offering additional services including outdoor lighting and water heater services.
Central Electric Power Association bills commonly include electricity usage charges, demand charges, transmission and distribution fees, and fuel cost adjustments. Deferit is unaffiliated with Central Electric Power Association.
How to Pay Your Central Electric Power Association Bill
- Online: Pay 24/7 at https://www.centralepa.com/PaymentOptions.html using credit card, debit card, or eCheck; fees $3.95 (cards) or $2.35 (eChecks).
- Phone: Call 1-800-470-6507 to pay by credit card, debit card, or eCheck; same fees as online, max $1,500 per transaction.
- In-Person: Visit any of four district offices (Carthage, Philadelphia, Sebastopol, Rankin) Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM; accepts cash, check, or money order with drive-thru available.
- Mail: Mail check or money order with your monthly bill statement to your district office; CEPA not responsible for cash sent by mail.
- Auto-Pay: Enroll in automatic bank draft payments on your due date; account must be in good standing with 12-month history.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: centralepa.com/PaymentOptions.html ·centralepa.com/ContactUs.html ·centralepa.com.
Need to split your Central Electric Power Association bill into installments?
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: centralepa.com.
| Central Electric Power Association payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check Central Electric Power Association'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 Central Electric Power Association offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Central Electric Power Association 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 Central Electric Power Association 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 Central Electric Power Association'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 Central Electric Power Association 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 | Central Electric Power Association bills only | Central Electric Power Association 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 Central Electric Power Association
Can I use Deferit to pay my Central Electric Power Association bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Central Electric Power Association bill amount in Deferit and we pay Central Electric Power Association in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does Central Electric Power Association accept? ›
Central Electric Power Association typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit centralepa.com or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does Central Electric Power Association offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Central Electric Power Association's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my Central Electric Power Association bill on time? ›
Contact Central Electric Power Association 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: June 2026