CMS Electric Cooperative is committed to protecting our members' sensitive payment information. To comply with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, we do not accept credit or debit card payments directly over the phone.

PCI compliance is a set of security standards designed to protect cardholder data and reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft. By using a secure third-party payment processor, CMS Electric ensures that payment information is handled and stored in accordance with these industry requirements.

Using a third-party payment service provides an added layer of security for our members while helping CMS Electric maintain compliance with PCI standards. For this reason, members making payments by phone are directed to our secure payment provider rather than providing card information directly to CMS Electric employees.