Convenient Ways to Pay Your Broad River Electric Bill

It doesn’t have to be hard to pay your Broad River Electric Cooperative bill every month. Broad River Electric has many easy-to-use payment options to fit any lifestyle or preference. They want to make it as easy as possible for you to pay your bill because they are your reliable energy provider.

I’ll overview the various bill pay choices offered by Broad River Electric and provide tips to streamline the process. Read on to learn how to pay your Broad River Electric bill in a way that works best for you.

Overview of Payment Options

Broad River Electric offers the following bill payment methods:

• Automatic bank draft
• Online via SmartHub
• Pay stations around the service area
• Phone
• Budget billing to pay the same amount each month
• Prepay to pay as you use electricity
• PayNOW to pay directly from your bank account
• Cash payments at retail stores

This wide variety gives members flexibility to pay bills on their own terms. I’ll now explain the key features of each approach.

Automatic Bank Draft

Signing up for automatic monthly bank drafts is one of the most popular and convenient ways to pay your Broad River Electric bill

With bank draft, Broad River Electric will automatically withdraw the amount owed from your bank account or credit card on the due date each month. You avoid dealing with bills and checks. It’s fast, easy, andbest of all – free to enroll.

To start bank draft payments, call Broad River Electric at 866-687-2667. Be sure to have your account information ready.

Pay Online via SmartHub

For those who prefer online payments SmartHub allows fast and secure bill payment 24/7.

Simply log into your SmartHub account and submit a payment via Visa, Mastercard, or bank account. Your payment posts immediately after the credit card authorization goes through.

You can also store payment info on SmartHub’s secure server to expedite future payments.

Accessing SmartHub requires your Broad River Electric account number and password. If you’re a first-time user, you’ll need to set up your password.

Pay Stations

For those who prefer paying in person, Broad River Electric has pay stations located throughout its service area. You can pay your bill or initiate new service at a pay station.

Current pay station locations include:

• Broad River Electric headquarters in Cowpens, SC
• J&T Express in Union, SC
• Paradise Home Center in Union, SC
• Robinson’s Hardware in Jonesville, SC
• Hamm’s Grill and Grocery in Blacksburg, SC

Pay by Phone

Calling Broad River Electric at 866-687-2667 allows quick bill payment over the phone. Have your account number, amount due, and payment details ready when you call.

Phone payments get processed rapidly. It’s a good option if you need evidence of payment fast.

Budget Billing

For consistent cash flow, Broad River Electric offers Budget Billing. This program bills the same set amount each month based on your previous 12 months average usage.

Your account balance rolls over each year – no big settle up required. Budget Billing helps avoid bill spikes in high usage seasons.

Prepay

With Prepay, you pay for electricity before using it. Your usage subtracts from your prepaid balance daily.

Prepay helps you closely monitor consumption and costs. You can add money to your account as needed online, by phone, or at pay stations.

PayNOW

PayNOW allows free online payment directly from your bank account. It works similarly to an electronic check.

PayNOW is great if you want to pay online without credit card fees. It’s available anytime through SmartHub.

Cash Payments

Don’t want credit card fees but prefer paying cash? You can now pay your Broad River Electric bill in cash at Dollar General, CVS, Walgreens and other retailers.

Simply take your bill or the barcode from SmartHub to the register to scan and pay. The store is just acting as a payment agent.

Tips for Streamlining Payment

Here are some tips to make bill payment fast and hassle-free:

• Go paperless with e-bills to avoid losing statements.
• Sign up for payment reminders via email or text.
• Have your account number handy when paying by phone or online.
• Check account balances frequently to avoid surprises.
• Set payment to withdraw from your account a few days before the due date.
• Select auto-pay options like bank draft or budget billing to set and forget it.

Choose the Best Option for You

As you can see, Broad River Electric offers a payment method for every preference. Evaluate your needs in terms of convenience, speed, cost, and record keeping to pick the choice that suits you best.

I recommend automatic bank drafts or online SmartHub payments for maximum efficiency. But you have plenty of options to find one that fits your lifestyle.

Paying your electric bill doesn’t need to be a hassle with Broad River Electric’s flexible payment methods. Choose the right option and paying your bill can be quick, easy and painless each month. Contact Broad River Electric if you have any questions about setting up bill pay.