Biller name
Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL
HQ: Mt. Vernon, IL
Legal name
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
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Retrieved September 2026 · Source: tricountycoop.com.
| Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
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| How to access | Check Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL'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 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 processing fee per payment. No Deferit late fees on Max and Ultra 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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*Deferit membership is $14.99 (Lite), $19.99 (Max) or $24.99 (Ultra) a month, plus a processing fee per payment. 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.
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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Can I use Deferit to pay my Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL bill amount in the Deferit app or online, and we pay Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL directly. You pay us in 4 smaller payments, once every two weeks.
Split this bill in 4What payment methods does Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL accept? ›
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.
Does Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL offer autopay? ›
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.
What do I do if I can't pay my Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL bill on time? ›
Contact Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc - IL 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: September 2026