I want to use a different current account from the one I gave when I filled in the switch form.
How can I do it?
Updated on 03/12/24 by Emmanuelle_OVO:
Welcome, great to hear about your incoming switch to OVO.
If you’ve already got access to your online account or OVO app (download for Android or iOS) you can change some of your direct debit details here, such as the payment amount or date. Check out the ‘payments’ page to make these changes and check the bank account details you have registered.
In order to change the bank account details, you’ll need to give the Support Team a call. You can reach them on 0330 303 5063 (lines are open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm). We need to check some security details and re-confirm the direct debit agreement, so we need to speak to you in order to get these details updated.
You can find out more about Direct Debits on our FAQs.
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Hi, how do I change my direct debit bank account details my next payment is due in over 2 weeks days and I would to change it by then. But I can't find where on the site I have been looking in my payments section and the my profile section but could find anything to help me. Thanks :)
**UPDATED on 30/07/2019**
Hey
I've just checked with the team, as I thought this was a bit odd, and the good news is you can now change this in MyOVO!
It's a bit hidden, but go to your account, then go to My Profile. About two thirds of the way down the page, you can update payment details! It's there!
I've updated ITGeek's answer too, so its fully correct and super helpful to others that may ask the same question!
Hey,
Hi Amy_OVO,
I have had a look based on the best answer, but still couldn’t find it. Please could you provide a screenshot of the part of the account details where this is. As I genuinely cannot find where it is on the My Profile part of the website
Thanks .
Hey
Here’s a screenshot of where you need to click from my account:
I want to change the bank I use for my direct debit without losing my self service credit. How do I do it?
I want to change the bank I use for my direct debit without losing my self service credit. How do I do it?
Check out the ‘best answer’ at the top of this topic
I did click on ‘My Payment Details’ as suggested above but simply got my billing address, the direct debit amount and my balance but no indication of bank details and how to change them
Many thanks for response and reassurance
HNY
I did click on ‘My Payment Details’ as suggested above but simply got my billing address, the direct debit amount and my balance but no indication of bank details and how to change them
Hmm can you send a screenshot snippet of what you see? Hiding any personnel details. I might be that you’re on the new smart meter My OVO experience
Screen shot enclosed as requested
Thanks for sending that over,
You can call the team on 0330 303 5063 Monday-Friday 8am-6pm.
Please can anyone tell me how to update my bank info for my direct debit? Is it possible to do this on the app or do I need to call Ovo? Thanks in advance
Heya
Would you like the good news, or the good news? You can indeed make these changes via both methods. Here’s where you’ll want to look.
If you’re on the OVO Energy app, you can’t make the changes there, but you can go via MyOVO and make the changes there. Head into Payments and you’ll find the options you’re after. Alternatively, if you’d like to get help from the Support Team, you can find the details over here. I’m not sure you can do this one via live chat though, so I’d suggest giving the team a call.
Just as a heads up though, it takes a few days for changes to go through, so if you’re close to a payment date, the changes might only activate from the next cycle onwards.
Ahh ok. It looks like the self-service feature might not be working at the moment for this one. I’ll check with
In the meantime, the Support Team should be able to update the details for you. Sorry for the trouble!
Thank you for your help. I'll give them a call
Thanks for posting,
Ahh ok. It looks like the self-service feature might not be working at the moment for this one. I’ll check with
Is this option not showing on the browser version of your online account,
Mornin
I’ve just checked again and it’s definitely not there right now. I even “hacked through” any active A/B Testing via a sekrit bypass trick I know of, and that still didn’t have any effect.
So yeah, I think someone may have scored a bug...
Hi
This was my mistake, the screenshots used above are part of setting up a Direct Debit.
Once a Direct Debit is in place, a phone call is needed to change the bank details used.
I’ll be updating our forum content this week to make sure this is really clear, good spot both of you!
Thanks
That saves me a job of writing up a bug report then. While I don’t normally use my temporary bypass/override and forcibly disable any active A/B Testing that’s going on, I do sometimes use it if I suspect it’s getting in the way of a bug. There didn’t seem to be one running right now anyway though.
I have recently altered my monthly Direct Debit on the OVO website, but cannot alter the amount with my Bank to reflect the change and the first payment of the new amount will be later on this month. So do I cancel my existing Direct Debit at my Bank or do I not need to take any action?
If you’ve got a confirmed change via your account on the web, this will automatically feed through to your bank.
No need to do anything else .. just wait for the new amount when it’s time and check
Hi
You don't have to tell your bank anything.
It will be the same direct debit setup, just with a different amount.
If you are very close to your direct debit date you may find the old amount is taken this month. Or what happened in my case that i posted on the forum about, a direct debit payment was completely slipped and the new amount was taken in the subsequent month.
Many thanks, Jeffus, and BP, that’s set my mind at rest!
How can I change card details without calling? I need to let OVO know my card details as it was orginally set up in my ex husband’s name and bank card. Thanks in advance.
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