Biller name
Southside Electric Cooperative
HQ: Crewe, VA
Legal name
Southside Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Website
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Southside Electric Cooperative Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | 800-552-2118 |
| Emergency / Outage | 866-878-5514 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: sec.coop/contact · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Southside Electric Cooperative
Southside Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric utility headquartered in Crewe, Virginia, that serves approximately 58,000 homes and businesses across 18 counties in central and southside Virginia.
Southside Electric Cooperative bills commonly include charges for electricity delivery, service fees, and applicable taxes. Deferit is unaffiliated with Southside Electric Cooperative.
How to Pay Your Southside Electric Cooperative Bill
- Online: Pay online via SmartHub at https://www.sec.coop/account-services/payment-options
- Phone: Pay by phone 24/7 at (800) 552-2118
- Auto-Pay: Set up recurring payment via debit/credit card or bank account at https://www.sec.coop/account-services/payment-options
- In-Person: Pay at SEC office locations (Central Crewe, Western Altavista, Northern Powhatan, or Eastern Dinwiddie) via https://www.sec.coop/account-services/payment-options
- Mail: Mail payment to PO Box 96731, Charlotte, NC 28296-6731
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: sec.coop/account-services/payment-options.
Need to split your Southside Electric Cooperative bill into installments?
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: sec.coop.
| Southside Electric Cooperative payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check Southside 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 Southside Electric Cooperative offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Southside 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 Southside 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 Southside 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 Southside 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 | Southside Electric Cooperative bills only | Southside 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 Southside Electric Cooperative
Can I use Deferit to pay my Southside Electric Cooperative bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Southside Electric Cooperative bill amount in Deferit and we pay Southside Electric Cooperative in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does Southside Electric Cooperative accept? ›
Southside Electric Cooperative typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit sec.coop or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does Southside Electric Cooperative offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Southside 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 Southside Electric Cooperative bill on time? ›
Contact Southside 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: June 2026