Biller name
Santee Cooper
HQ: Moncks Corner, SC
Legal name
South Carolina Public Service Authority
Website
Deferit is unaffiliated with Santee Cooper
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Santee Cooper Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | 800-804-7424 |
| Emergency / Outage | 888-769-7688 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: santeecooper.com/contact-us · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Santee Cooper
Santee Cooper is South Carolina's state-owned electric and water utility, established in 1934. It generates and distributes electrical power to over 165,000 residential and commercial customers through multiple fuel sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, and renewable energy.
Santee Cooper bills commonly include energy charges, demand charges, fuel adjustment clauses, demand sales adjustments, economic development sales adjustments, deferred cost recovery adjustments, and monthly customer charges. Deferit is unaffiliated with Santee Cooper.
How to Pay Your Santee Cooper Bill
- Online: Pay online via My Energy Link at https://myservice.santeecooper.com/Portal/ with no fee for ACH payments.
- Phone: Call 1-888-798-3757 to pay by phone with electronic check, debit, or credit card.
- Mail: Mail check or money order to P.O. Box 188, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-0188.
- Auto-Pay: Set up automatic payments through My Energy Link at https://myservice.santeecooper.com/Portal/ from checking or savings account.
- In-Person: Pay in person at Santee Cooper offices, banking partners, or retail locations like CVS, Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Walgreens.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: santeecooper.com/residential/ways-to-pay ·santeecooper.com/contact-us.
Need to split your Santee Cooper bill into installments?
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: santeecooper.com.
| Santee Cooper payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check Santee Cooper'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 Santee Cooper offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Santee Cooper 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 Santee Cooper 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 Santee Cooper'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 Santee Cooper 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 | Santee Cooper bills only | Santee Cooper 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 Santee Cooper
Can I use Deferit to pay my Santee Cooper bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Santee Cooper bill amount in Deferit and we pay Santee Cooper in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does Santee Cooper accept? ›
Santee Cooper typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit santeecooper.com or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does Santee Cooper offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Santee Cooper's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my Santee Cooper bill on time? ›
Contact Santee Cooper 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