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Do I get a refund for the credit from an old meter?

  • November 5, 2023
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Good Afternoon.

Shortly before I got my old electricity meter replaced by a smart one, I topped it up with 10£. 

I now have the smart meter running ok, but I just would like to know: is there a way that I can get that 10£ credit for the new smart one? I still have the old top up key, and the receipt.

Could anyone let me know how I go about doing that?

Thanks.

Best answer by Blastoise186

Updated on 08/08/25 by Abby_OVO

Howdy @Cid296 ,

Yup, that should be possible - please keep that receipt and the key during the entire process as it’ll make the task easier. The easiest option will be for OVO to just issue a cash refund for the credit currently on the key and old meter, which you can then use to top-up the new meter if you want to or just leave it in the bank. OVO might also be able to issue a remote credit to the Smart Meter, but I’d say a cash refund is more likely.

 

If your request matches up with the Engineers Report, getting that refund approved shouldn’t be too tricky.

 

If you’d like OVO to do that, please let the Support Team know. Live Chat will be easiest for this and you can reach that via https://ovoenergy.com/help . Tell them what you’ve told me and they’ll be able to advise on what to do next.

 

Just so you know, getting that refund may take a few weeks.

 

The following similar topic may also be helpful:

 

15 replies

Newcomer
September 27, 2024

Hi Shada

I found the chat useless, talk about robotic, it didn't seem to understand what I wanted 

I called instead and got the issue resolved by a great guy CP. ( Can't spell the rest of his name) But he was brilliant! 

Jill 

Shads_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
September 30, 2024

Hi @JillFowler,

 

I’m sorry to hear this. 

 

Usually if you type in “Agent” in the chat it would pass you over to an agent.

 

I’m glad to hear this has been sorted for you.

Newcomer
May 17, 2025

Can I get a refund from my top up key as I’ve moved out?

Blastoise186
Super User
Super User
May 18, 2025

Howdy ​@Jessica92 !

Yup, that’s probably possible. Have a word with Support and they’ll see what they can do for you.

0330 175 9669 or https://ovoenergy.com/help 

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Emmanuelle_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
May 19, 2025

Hey ​@Jessica92 

I hope your move goes smoothly 😊

This topic should be helpful to you:
 


When you contact the support team, they’ll ask for:

  • your move-out date
  • your forwarding address and email
  • final meter readings (if you've already moved)

Hope this helps!

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