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Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL
HQ: Mt. Vernon, IL
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative
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Retrieved September 2026 · Source: tricountycoop.com.
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| Maximum split | If Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL 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 Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL 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 Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL's payment portal or support team before setting up an arrangement. | Monthly Deferit membership plus a $0.99 processing fee per payment. No late fees on eligible Deferit memberships.* |
| If you miss a payment | Missed-payment consequences are set by Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL 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.* |
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
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| Customer Service Main | 618-244-5151 |
| Emergency / Outage | 618-244-5151 |
| Pay by Phone | 844-968-1991 |
Retrieved September 2026 · Source: tricountycoop.com/contact-us · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL
Tri-County Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility headquartered in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serving residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers across Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties in southern Illinois.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative bills commonly include electricity consumption charges, demand charges, transmission and distribution fees, fuel and power cost adjustments, and taxes and surcharges. Deferit is unaffiliated with Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
How to Pay Your Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL Bill
- Phone: Pay bills by phone at 1-844-968-1991.
- In-Person: Pay in person or use the drop box at Mt. Vernon office (3906 W. Broadway) or Salem office (1631 E. Main St.) during normal business hours.
- Auto-Pay: Set up automatic bank pay by contacting the office at 244-5151 or 1-800-244-5151 to authorize automatic monthly withdrawals.
- Budget Billing: Enroll in budget billing to average your electric costs over 12 months; available to members living in residence for one year or more.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved September 2026 · Source: tricountycoop.com/payment-options.
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit tricountycoop.com or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
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Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
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Updated: September 2026