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How to request a refund on the OVO app

  • May 4, 2020
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How to request a refund on the OVO app

Updated on 16/06/26 by Ben_OVO

 

You can request a refund of some of this credit yourself through the OVO app (download for Android or iOS).

 

Step 1

 

Click the ‘Bills’ tab at the bottom of the Homepage

 

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On the ‘Bills’ page scroll to the right in the green bar and selec ‘Request a refund’.

 

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Step 2

 

You’ll be taken to this page, where you’ll be able to see your Current balance, your maximum refund amount and the minimum refund amount;

 

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You can enter your requested amount in the ‘Refund amount (£)’ box, up to a maximum of £500 (making sure there’s still at least three Direct Debit amounts remaining in credit), and select ‘Request a refund’ when you’re ready.

 

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Step 3

 

Once you’ve confirmed the amount you wish to have refunded. If successful you’ll see this confirmation page with details about that refund

 

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If not you’ll see this page,

 

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Similarly, if you’ve already requested a refund you’ll be greeted with this notice;

 

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When asking for a refund, you’ll need to have submitted actual meter readings within the last 28 days. If you haven’t submitted regular readings, you’ll see the screen below. Click on ‘send a meter reading’ and you’ll be taken to the correct page to do that. Once you’ve sent a reading, you’ll be able to request a refund. (You might need to wait 24 / 48 hours for your account balance to update before the refund can be requested).

 

 

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If you’d like more credit refunded you can contact our Support Team who can initiate refunds up to £2,000, however if the refund is over £599, we will need to check the account has been billed to smart or actual meter reads and request photos of the meter(s). 

66 replies

Newcomer
September 29, 2022

Hi @Blastoise186 ,

Many thanks !!

Newcomer
October 30, 2022

I have a good credit balance.  How can I request some of this?

Blastoise186
Super User
Super User
October 30, 2022

Hi @Eggsie ,

Personally, I’d probably recommend leaving it where it is right now, we’re coming into winter and the idea is that you build up credit during the summer, to help you through the winter. Now might not be a good time to request a refund.

If you still want to request one anyway, the easiest option is https://account.ovoenergy.com/payments/refunds

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Newcomer
November 21, 2022

My account is in credit where I have been overpaying on my DD. I cannot request a refund for the full amount because you ‘suggest’ keeping a balance of 3 months worth of bills on account. This is not a ‘suggestion’ as I cannot reclaim the full amount.

What is the justification for this? Given that I have overpaid and not missed a DD, also I doubt you do not ask new customers to keep a balance on their account, this seems incredibly unfair that an already cash rich company earns the interest on my money and not me.

Blastoise186
Super User
Super User
November 21, 2022

Hi,

If you desperately need ALL the credit back, the Support Team can force refunds through that go beyond what you can do yourself. However, I do not recommend doing so at this time of year because that credit is intended to see you through the winter. Taking a refund now will force your DD to massively increase over the winter to avoid your account falling into debt.

It’s ultimately your choice, but I would strongly recommend you reconsider.

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Newcomer
November 21, 2022

Thank you Blastoise. I am lucky enough to be on a fixed rate contract (not due to end for another year), and amount of the DD’s far exceeds the bills every month. I was moved to OVO from SSE and I wasn’t allowed to change my DD for 3 months, so a credit worth £100s has built up. Even their recommended DD is far less than my current amount. I have adjusted my DD to the lower amount now.

I understand how it all works with regards to spreading the cost over the year, but I don’t believe keeping £100s on account is justified when the recommended DD is far less than £100 per month anyway. Plus the help from the government scheme is helping to reduce the amount further. Unless I am missing something?

I will call the sales team though to sort it out.

December 13, 2022

Hi, I am in credit by over £1300 for a single occupancy flat, this is unacceptable to me! I pay by direct debit anyway, I have to tried to apply online but the limit is £500! I want my money back! 

Tried calling but phonelines are stupidly undermanned! Have just been onto offgen.

What else can I do?

I'm contacting the ombudsman. Has enough of this. It's bordering on theft.

Rank 5
March 26, 2024

Not really Power Move related but can you still claim your Credit back through your app.

Chris_OVO
Community Manager
Chris_OVOAuthor
Community Manager
March 26, 2024

Hi @Lucky2,

 

Yes you can still claim a credit refund though your account. Follow these steps and we can get this arranged for you. If the refund is over £500 you will need to speak with our Support Team.

 

Let us know if you need anything else.

 

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Rank 5
March 26, 2024

@ChristopherS_OVO  I've tried that, this is what I see