Simplify Your Life: A Guide to Paying Your Orange County REMC Bill Online

As a customer of Orange County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) for your electric service, you likely receive a monthly bill that needs to be paid. Driving to the REMC office to pay in person or mailing in a check can feel outdated and inconvenient in today’s digital world.

The good news is Orange County REMC offers an easy online bill pay option through their SmartHub portal and app. As someone who’s been paying online for years, I highly recommend it to streamline your monthly bill routine.

In this guide we’ll go over the benefits of paying online, walk through how to set up your SmartHub account and provide step-by-step instructions to complete a payment in just minutes from home. Let’s get started!

Why Pay Your REMC Bill Online?

Here are some of the biggest reasons you should absolutely pay your Orange County REMC electric bill through SmartHub:

• It’s incredibly fast – Just log in and click submit. Payments can be made in under 5 minutes!

• Pay anytime, anywhere – SmartHub is accessible 24/7 on any device as long as you have internet.

• Multiple payment options – Pay with credit card, debit card, or bank account. Lots of flexibility.

• View billing history – All of your past REMC bills and payment records are stored in SmartHub.

• Go paperless – Reduce waste and clutter by opting into paperless billing.

• Set up autopay – Schedule recurring payments so your bill gets paid automatically each month.

• It’s more secure – No sending sensitive payment info through the mail. Much safer!

• It’s eco-friendly – Save trees by reducing paper bills and envelopes.

• Friendly customer support – The REMC team is there if any questions come up.

Ready to join the world of easy online payments? Let’s continue!

Step 1: Register for SmartHub Access

First, you’ll need to set up your SmartHub account which allows you to manage your REMC account online.

Go to https://myremc.smarthub.coop/ and click “New User” to begin registration.

On the signup form, provide your:

• Orange County REMC Account Number
• Last 4 Digits of SSN
• Email Address
• Password

Check the box to agree to the terms and click “Register.” You’ll get a verification email – just click the link to complete signup.

And your SmartHub account is ready for bill paying!

Step 2: Log Into Your SmartHub Account

Now, to pay your bill or manage your account, simply go to https://myremc.smarthub.coop/ again and click “Login” in the top right corner.

Enter the email and password you used when registering to access your SmartHub dashboard.

After logging in, you’ll see your account overview containing your current balance due and past billing history.

Step 3: Pay Your REMC Bill in SmartHub

From your dashboard, paying your bill takes just a few quick steps:

1. Locate your account balance due – this will be prominently displayed. Click “Pay Now.”

2. On the payment page, confirm or edit the payment amount as needed.

3. Select your preferred payment method like credit card or bank account.

4. Enter your payment details and billing address.

5. Review everything to ensure accuracy. Click “Continue” to submit payment.

And done! You’ll receive a confirmation page and email receipt. Your account balance will update to reflect the payment. So fast and simple!

Step 4: Go Paperless (Optional)

Want to reduce paper clutter and waste? I highly recommend enrolling in paperless billing through SmartHub.

Under “My Profile,” go to Paperless Settings. Check the box to opt-in and enter your email address to receive electronic bills going forward.

Now your monthly statements will be conveniently accessible in SmartHub without any paper copies being mailed.

Step 5: Setup Autopay (Optional)

For maximum convenience, you can enable autopay in your SmartHub account settings. This automatically pays your REMC electric bill on the due date each month.

Under “My Profile,” go to AutoPay Settings. Check the box to turn autopay on, choose your payment method, and enter your payment details.

And you’re done! One less bill to worry about paying on time.

Get Support if Needed

Hopefully this guide provides everything you need to easily pay your Orange County REMC electric bill online through SmartHub in just minutes. But if any questions come up, the REMC team is available to help at (888) 337-5900.

I want to make paying online an easy, hassle-free process for all REMC customers. Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance getting started!

Start Simplifying Your Bill Pay Routine

As a longtime REMC customer myself, switching to fast, convenient online bill payment through SmartHub has been a total game changer. No more wasted time or paper bills cluttering my home. I can now manage payments securely on my own schedule in just minutes.

I strongly encourage all Orange County REMC customers to join me in streamlining bill pay by taking advantage of SmartHub. It just takes a few minutes to set up, and you’ll enjoy the convenience every month after. One less tedious chore to worry about!