VanillaDirect Pay is a safe, convenient and secure service that lets you pay your bills with cash at participating retailers.

  • Use your paper bill or log into the SmartHub app to access your account barcode.
  • The retailer scans your barcode and the payment is applied to your account within minutes!

From Your Paper Bill – COMING SOON!

  • The barcode is on the the last page of your bill.
  • Scan the barcode and pay your bill with cash.
  • HEMC will refund the convenience fee ($1.50) on the next business day.

From Your Mobile Device

  • Log in to SmartHub and click on “Bill & Pay”.
  • Select “Pay by Cash” in the lower menu.
  • Select “View Barcode”.
  • Scan the barcode to pay your bill with cash.
  • HEMC will refund the convenience fee ($1.50) on the next business day.

Participating Retailers

  • Circle K
  • CVS
  • Dollar General
  • Dollar Tree
  • Family Dollar
  • Kroger
  • Walgreens