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Bluestem Electric accepts credit or debit cards (Discover, Visa or MasterCard), check, cash and money orders.  For the convenience of our consumers, Bluestem offers multiple ways to make monthly payments.

If you need assistance in paying your electric bill below are two resources. 

  • Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEIAP) is a Federal funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit.
  • Dial 211 (toll free, statewide, 24 hours, 7 days a week) for a listing of organizations that will provide assistance.  Outside of Kansas (or in areas where 211 is unavailable), call 1-888-413-4327. You will need to enter your location, language spoken and "Utility Assistance".

Pay Online

Pay Online

Online bill pay is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by visiting our payment portal. Members also have the option to download the SmartHub app from the Android or Apple stores on their smartphone. By using your credit card, debit card or bank account, you can either set up a one-time payment or recurring. Recurring payments will be automatically withdrawn each month on the due date.

It's convenient, safe and secure!

Pay by Phone

Pay by Phone

Our automated pay-by-phone system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. at (844) 973-2526. It is as simple as calling and following the voice prompts. This is a FREE service allowing you to make a payment by phone with a debit or credit card  or electronic check with NO FEES. For security reasons and to comply with Payment Card Industry (PCI), Bluestem employees cannot take your payment information over the phone.

Pay by Mail

Pay by Mail

You can pay your electric bill by mailing a check or money order in the return envelope that is included with your monthly bill. If you are mailing a check without the return envelope, please mail to: PO Box 33, Wamego, KS 66547. Be sure to include the name and Bluestem account number of the account to be paid to ensure its proper posting. Please allow sufficient time for postal processing. Payments must be received in our office prior to the due date. We DO NOT use the mailing post date for the payment date. 

Bluestemt Payment Dropbox

Pay in Person

Payments may be made in person during business hours at 1000 South Wind Dr. Wamego, KS 66547. For our member's convenience, a drop-box is also available at the office for after-hours payments.

Pay with Automatic Bank Draft

Auto Payment

Payments can be made automatically when you sign up for Automatic Bank Draft. Your bank account will be drafted on the due date of the bill each month. Members can sign up through our online bill pay system or through the office. You will receive a statement each month from Bluestem to let you know how much your bill is. The bill will say "Do not pay. Your account will be drafted on the due date."

Print and return the debit authorization form to Bluestem.

Budget Payment Plan

Budget Payment Plan

Members may experience seasonal fluctuations in electric use throughout the year.  This change in electric use may create a budgeting problem for some members.  The Budget Payment Plan allows a residential member to pay a set amount each month August through June. The amount is calculated based upon their previous twelve (12) months of consumption. The account will be "trued up" to actual usage annually in July.  The Budget Billing Plan DOES bill the member for actual consumption.

To be eligible, a residential member must have made 12 consecutive on time payments in a row at the present location and their account MUST be current.

Please call the office to learn more or apply for the Budget Bill Plan.

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Bluestem Electric Cooperative

P.O. Box 5
1000 South Wind Dr.
Wamego, KS 66547
Office: 800-558-1580

About Us

Bluestem serves parts of Pottawatomie, Riley, Wabaunsee, Jackson, Clay, Washington, Cloud, Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary and Marshall counties.

Over the years, the cooperative has added valuable programs and services for its members so that they can fully enjoy the many benefits of rural living. Give us a call or stop by for additional information about our programs and services.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Your Cooperative
    • Cooperative Bylaws
    • Management Staff
    • Board of Trustees
    • Job Openings
  • Member Services
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Capital Credits
    • Connect or Disconnect Service
    • Outage Map
    • Payment Options
    • Products
    • Rate Information
    • Rural Economic Development Loan Program
    • Save On Your Bill
    • Solar & Wind Energy
    • Tax Exemption Form
  • Safety
    • Cold Weather Rule
    • Essential Medical Equipment
    • Electrical Line Safety
    • Generator Safety
    • What's On That Pole
  • News & Events
    • 2024 Rate Study
    • Annual Meeting Information
    • Kansas Country Living
    • Scholarships
  • Contact Us