Biller name
South Alabama Electric Cooperative
HQ: Troy, AL
Legal name
South Alabama Electric Cooperative
Website
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South Alabama Electric Cooperative Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service / Billing Main | 800-556-2060 |
| Pay by Phone | 877-566-0611 |
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: southaec.com/contact · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About South Alabama Electric Cooperative
South Alabama Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric utility serving rural areas in Alabama. It operates as a not-for-profit organization.
South Alabama Electric Cooperative bills commonly include electricity usage charges, demand charges, fuel cost adjustments, transmission and distribution fees, base or service charges, and applicable taxes and regulatory fees. Deferit is unaffiliated with South Alabama Electric Cooperative.
How to Pay Your South Alabama Electric Cooperative Bill
- Phone: Call 1-877-566-0611 for the 24-hour payment system.
- Auto-Pay: Call 1-800-556-2060 or request an Autopay Authorization Form from the website to set up automatic bank draft or card payments.
- In-Person: Pay at the main office (13192 US-231, Troy, AL 36081), drive-thru, kiosk, or authorized locations including Dollar General, Family Dollar, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens with 24/7 drop boxes available.
- Mail: Send payment to PO Box 449, Troy, AL 36081.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: southaec.com/ways-to-pay.
Need to split your South Alabama Electric Cooperative bill into installments?
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: southaec.com.
| South Alabama Electric Cooperative payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check South Alabama 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 South Alabama Electric Cooperative offers payment arrangements, limits are set by South Alabama 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 South Alabama 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 South Alabama 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 South Alabama 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 | South Alabama Electric Cooperative bills only | South Alabama Electric Cooperative 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 South Alabama Electric Cooperative
Can I use Deferit to pay my South Alabama Electric Cooperative bill? ›
Yes. Enter your South Alabama Electric Cooperative bill amount in Deferit and we pay South Alabama Electric Cooperative in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does South Alabama Electric Cooperative accept? ›
South Alabama Electric Cooperative typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit southaec.com or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does South Alabama Electric Cooperative offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit South Alabama 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 South Alabama Electric Cooperative bill on time? ›
Contact South Alabama 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