CEMIG Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

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The "CEMIG" charge is from Cemig. Cemig Minas Gerais Brazil electricity utility bill.

🌍 BR🕐 3 min read📅 Updated May 22, 2026
Cemig

Cemig

Cemig Minas Gerais Brazil electricity utility bill.

CEMIG

Category

Utilities

Avg. Charge

Variable

Country

BR

Billing Cycle

Monthly

Cancel At

atende.cemig.com.br/

Support

+55-31-3506-1160

Understanding this descriptor

Cemig, which stands for Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais, uses the abbreviated descriptor CEMIG on bank statements because Brazilian payment processing systems and electronic billing networks truncate corporate names to their widely recognized acronyms, particularly for state-controlled utility companies where the acronym has essentially become the official brand identity. The company has operated under the CEMIG acronym since its founding in 1952, making it the standard identifier across all financial and billing infrastructure in Brazil, including the Débito Automático automatic debit system that many customers use for monthly electricity payments. If you see CEMIG on your statement and receive electricity service in Minas Gerais, this charge is your routine monthly electricity bill and the amount will vary depending on your household consumption.

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Recommended actions

1

Confirm Your Cemig Account

Log in to your Cemig account at cemig.com.br to verify that the CEMIG charge on your bank statement matches your current electricity bill amount for your Minas Gerais property. Check the billing cycle and due date to ensure the payment aligns with your records.

2

Review Your Cemig Bill Details

On cemig.com.br, navigate to your billing history to compare the charged amount against your recent Cemig electricity usage. Look for any unusual spikes in consumption that might explain a higher-than-expected charge on your statement.

3

Contact Cemig Support if Needed

If the CEMIG charge amount does not match your expected electricity bill, reach out to Cemig directly through their customer service portal at atende.cemig.com.br to request a detailed breakdown of the charge and resolve any discrepancies.

4

Manage Your Cemig Payment Preferences

Visit atende.cemig.com.br to review your current Cemig payment settings, such as automatic debit enrollment or payment schedules, to ensure future CEMIG charges are expected and properly authorized for your Minas Gerais electricity account.

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How to cancel Cemig

Cemig bills you Monthly. To stop future charges, cancel from your account directly.

Cancel at Cemig

💡 Tip — call before disputing

Try calling Cemig at +55-31-3506-1160 first. Most refund requests get resolved in one call, and bank disputes take 10+ days.

ℹ️ International processing

This charge is processed in BR. You may see a foreign transaction fee from your bank (typically 1-3%).

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Is this charge fraudulent?

No, this is a legitimate charge from Cemig. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.

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