PAY AS YOU GO PREPAID BILLING Here’s another option for paying your electric bill that makes managing your money and your electric usage a little bit easier. Budget Friendly, PrePaid Billing If it’s easier to make daily or weekly payments rather than one larger payment each month, our Pay As You Go prepaid service may be right for you. Plus, there are no late fees or deposit needed, just peace of mind that comes with being in control of your budget. You decide how much electricity to purchase—enough to last a day, a week, a month or more. Pay with cash, check, debit or credit card. Add money to your account as needed, 24 hours a day, by phone, online, at one of our office locations during business hours, or at any office with a kiosk. Track usage, check your account balance and set up account alerts via SmartHub®, GVEC’s customer portal and mobile app. Statistics show that prepaid programs like this one can also help lower energy consumption as consumers become more aware of their home’s energy pattern. How Pay As You Go Works New Members: When you sign up for this option, there is no credit check or deposit needed. An account can be opened with as little as $95 dollars. This includes GVEC’s $50 account setup fee, $25 membership fee and a $25 prepaid credit, which is approximately three to five days’ worth of electric usage. After this initial prepayment of at least $25 is made, you can prepay any amount toward your usage. Current Members: When you sign up for this option, any existing deposit will go towards your account. If you have an account balance of not more than $300, we will work with you to set up a prepaid payment arrangement. When payments are made, half will automatically be applied to your outstanding balance and half to your prepaid account. Credits to your account will be viewable on SmartHub. All Members: When your balance goes below $15, you receive an account alert to add money to your account. If you decide this payment option isn’t for you, it’s easy to return to a traditional account. However, a deposit may be required based on a credit check. Most residential accounts qualify for this service. However, accounts listed as medical necessity do not qualify. To learn more about this prepaid service, call a Customer Service Representative at 800.223.4832 and see our FAQs: What is the Pay As You Go PrePaid Service? How much does the Pay As You Go Service cost? Is a deposit required or are there any fees? Who can sign up for this payment option? What if I have an existing account balance? Do I get a monthly bill? How do I stay informed about my account or balance? How much money should I keep on my Pay As You Go account? What happens if my account runs low? Can I return to traditional billing? Will I still receive Capital Credits? Follow Us Chat Our Good Reputation Our Locations Gonzales Office: (830) 857-1200 More Info Schertz Office: (210) 658-7033 More Info Seguin Office: (830) 379-2114 More Info La Vernia Office: (830) 253-1600 More Info Cuero Office: (361) 275-2334 More Info Finding Your Way Around About Us Electric AC/Heating Electrician Services Internet Economic Development Community Blog Frequently Used Links Apply for a Rebate Report an Outage Pay Bill Contact Us Privacy Policy