Paying your IREA bill on time and in full is an important part of responsible energy use and budgeting. IREA provides a variety of payment methods to meet the needs of its customers and make the process of paying bills easy. The various methods available make it possible for customers to pay their IREA bill quickly and conveniently. This blog post will provide an overview of the different payment methods available to IREA customers and how to successfully complete the payment process. We will also provide information on how to access your IREA account online and the advantages of setting up automatic payments. Taking the time to understand the payment options available to you can help you stay up-to-date on your IREA bill and keep your account in good standing.
To make a payment, you may use this official links below:
Pay a Bill
https://core.coop/my-account/pay-a-bill/
You can also pay by phone 24/7 via our new automated number, (844) 937-1643. Our Call Center no longer accepts payments via phone. My Account.
Billing & Payment Options
https://core.coop/my-account/billing-payment-options/
You can pay by phone 24/7 via our new automated number, (844) 937-1643. · Mail your payment to: · Most banks offer a bill pay service that allows you to set up
Log into SmartHub via the My Account Login option or by downloading the app to access most billing and payment billing options.
Quickly make payments on your balance due. You can securely store your payment data for future transactions after making your first payment, whether online or through a mobile app.
Enroll in Auto Pay to enjoy the convenience of having your bill paid each month automatically from your bank account or credit card. Due dates and late fees are no longer a concern for you as payments are automatically deducted from your account each month. You will be able to add, modify, and remove any payment accounts you have set up to automatically pay your bill each month for each account you have with us.
Instead of paying for high usage amounts in one season and low usage amounts in another season, budget billing enables you to levelize your bill and pay an average amount each month. Each month, your bill will display the balance of your spending plan.
You will receive a monthly email notification that your bill is available in SmartHub, saving trees and your time. Note: All accounts associated with your email address will be covered by the Paperless Billing enrollment.
Locate participating merchants in your area so you can pay with cash there.
Our new automated number, (844) 937-1643, accepts phone payments around-the-clock. Our Call Center no longer accepts payments via phone.
Mail your payment to: CORE Electric Cooperative P. O. Box 6437 Carol Stream, IL 60197-6437.
The majority of banks provide a bill-paying service through which you can schedule one-time or ongoing payments to your billers. Payment delivery times vary by banking institution. To ensure prompt posting to your CORE account, please review the delivery times offered by your bank.
Until Monday, April 4, we will only accept mail-in, check, bank bill pay and walk-in cash or money order payments. Please return on or after April 4 for info on new payment options.
| CORE Auto Pay | eBill | Bank Bill Pay | Web/My Account | Call-In | Mail-In | Walk-in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Click for more | Enroll now | Enroll now | See below | Log in | Contact us | Our address | Find an office |
| Payment source | Electronic funds transfer* | Electronic funds transfer* | Electronic funds transfer* Important: Please set up payments from your bank to go to CORE Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 6437, Carol Stream, IL 60197-6437, to ensure we receive them. | Residential: Credit, debit, electronic funds transfer* Commercial: Electronic funds transfer* | Residential: Credit, debit, electronic funds transfer* Commercial: Electronic funds transfer* | Paper check or money order | Residential: Credit, debit, electronic funds transfer*, cash, paper check, money order Commercial: Electronic funds transfer*, cash, paper check, money order |
| Payment frequency | Automatically recurring on due date of bill | One-time | One-time or recurring | One-time or recurring | One-time | One-time | One-time |
| CORE fee | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE (postage required) | NONE |
| Approximate time to post to account | Two (2) business days prior to scheduled due date | Same day | Varies by bank | Same day | Same day | Based on postal delivery; delays can occur and cause payments to be received after the due date | Same day |
| CORE limit per payment | No restrictions | No restrictions | No restrictions | Residential: Credit and debit $500 limit, 3 payment limit per 30 day period, electronic funds transfer* $99,999.99 limit Commercial: Electronic funds transfer* $99,999.99 limit | Residential: Credit and debit $500 limit, 3 payment limit per 30 day period, electronic funds transfer* $99,999.99 limit Commercial: Electronic funds transfer* $99,999.99 limit | No restrictions | Residential: Credit and debit $500 limit, 3 payment limit per 30 day period, electronic funds transfer* $99,999.99 limit Commercial: Electronic funds transfer* $99,999.99 limit No restrictions on cash, paper check, money order |
* An EFT, or electronic funds transfer, can be made using a checking or savings account.
When a bill is due, CORE’s AutoPay program will automatically withdraw the full amount due from your checking/savings or credit/debit account. A credit will be applied to your subsequent month’s bill for any payments made earlier than the due date.
For checking/savings enrollment, log into My Account and select Payment/Automatic Payments. For debit/credit, log into My Account and select Payment/Online Payment/Make a Payment.
To change your checking/savings account information, call us at 800-332-9540. To change your credit/debit info, log into My Account and select Payment/Online Payment/Make a Payment/AutoPay.
IMPORTANT: Enrollment processing may take up to 5 business days. Any bill that is generated before enrollment processing is finished will not be eligible for AutoPay. Pay a bill that you receive using a different method if the payment slip does not say “automatic payment.”
To temporarily suspend AutoPay, please call us at 800-332-9540 at least 5 days before your bill is due. To cancel your checking/savings enrollment, login to My Account and select Payment/Automatic Payments. For debit/credit, log into My Account and select Payment/Online Payment/Make a Payment/AutoPay.
AutoPay is not transferable from one account to another. Moving will result in a new account number, so AutoPay will need to be re-enrolled.
The Instant Pay option is available to members who have signed up for eBilling and enables payments to be made without opening the eBill PDF.
Open your eBill, enter your payment information, and select the box next to “Save Payment Details” to initiate Instant Pay for the first time. You’ll see a “Pay Total Amount Due” button on your subsequent eBill.
The majority of banks provide a bill-paying service through which you can schedule one-time or ongoing payments to your billers. Payment delivery times vary by banking institution. To ensure prompt posting to your CORE account, please review the delivery times offered by your bank.
Electronic payments can be made 24/7 via My Account using checking/savings or debit/credit cards.
Call (800) 332-9540, select the payment option, and use your debit or credit card to make a payment anytime, day or night.
Mail payments to: CORE Electric Cooperative, P. O. Box 6437, Carol Stream, IL 60197-6437. Please do not send cash.
CORE has four offices that accept all payment types. Each office also has a 24/7 secure drop box. Drop box payments are retrieved weekdays at 8 a. m. Please pay at the counter if you need a quicker payment posting.
Make a one-time or guest payment with a checking account or credit/debit card.
FAQ
How do I pay my energy bill?
- Paying online or via our mobile app.
- Using our payment phone line.
- By Direct Debit.
- Prepayment.
- Smart Pay As You Go.
- Cash or cheque.
- Paying by a bank transfer or from abroad.
Where can I pay my core electric bill?
Call (800) 332-9540, select the payment option, and use your debit or credit card to make a payment anytime, day or night. Mail payments to: CORE Electric Cooperative, P. O. Box 6437, Carol Stream, IL 60197-6437.