Biller name
Santee Electric Cooperative Inc.
HQ: Kingstree, SC
Legal name
Santee Electric Cooperative Inc.
Website
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Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | 843-355-6187 |
| Emergency / Outage | 888-239-2300 |
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: santee.org/contact-us · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Santee Electric Cooperative Inc.
Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. is an electric utility cooperative chartered on December 14, 1939, that serves approximately 45,601 meters across a four-county service area in South Carolina. The cooperative's service territory encompasses Williamsburg, Georgetown, Clarendon, and Florence Counties, extending from Highway 301 to the Intracoastal Waterway and maintaining 5,888 miles of line.
Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. bills commonly include electricity usage charges, base service fees, fuel cost adjustments, and transmission charges. Deferit is unaffiliated with Santee Electric Cooperative Inc.
How to Pay Your Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. Bill
- Online: Pay online through the SmartHub portal at https://www.santee.org/billing.
- Phone: Call 843-355-6187 (Customer Service) or 1-877-833-3661 for automated 24/7 payments.
- Auto-Pay: Enroll in automatic bank draft through https://www.santee.org/billing for monthly payments.
- In-Person: Pay at five office locations (Kingstree, Georgetown, Hemingway, Lake City, Manning) Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
- App: Download the SmartHub mobile app from App Store or Google Play to pay bills.
- Budget Billing: Enroll in Budget Billing through member services for averaged monthly payments based on 12-month history.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Late Fees & Payment Policies
| Policy / Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Late payment fee | 10% of first $25, then 2% of remainder | Applied to bills delinquent 22+ days from billing date |
| Returned payment (NSF) fee | $30 | Per occurrence |
| Reconnection fee | $30 (business hours) / $65 (after hours, weekends, holidays) | Charged when service is restored after nonpayment disconnection |
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: santee.org/sites/default/files/documents/Service%20Rules%20and%20Regulations.pdf ·santee.org/sites/default/files/documents/Residential%20Service%205-2026%20Update.pdf
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Retrieved July 2026 · Source: santee.org.
| Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check Santee Electric Cooperative Inc.'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 Electric Cooperative Inc. offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. 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 Electric Cooperative Inc. 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 Electric Cooperative Inc.'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 Electric Cooperative Inc. 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 Electric Cooperative Inc. bills only | Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. and most other US household bills |
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*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 Electric Cooperative Inc.
Can I use Deferit to pay my Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. bill amount in Deferit and we pay Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. accept? ›
Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit santee.org or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Santee Electric Cooperative Inc.'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 Electric Cooperative Inc. bill on time? ›
Contact Santee Electric Cooperative Inc. 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