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Updated on 29/07/26 by Abby_OVO

Hey @Linda Jones,

 

Sorry for the issues you’re having, are you able to use the App to top up? 

 

 

How can I top up my Pay As You Go meter?

 

There are 4 ways to top up your smart Pay As You Go meter(s). Remember, if you have an electricity and gas smart meter, you’ll need to add credit to them separately:

 

  1. In the OVO app

You can top up anytime using your smartphone. Just download the OVO app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Features of the app:

  • Securely store payment details for faster top-ups

  • Top up any amount between £1 and £200

  • Track all top-ups

 

  1. In person

You can also top up at any PayPoint, Payzone shop, or Post Office. Bring your top-up card(s) to pay over the counter. Find your nearest:

 

  1. Top up online

You can also top up online with a payment card or bank details.  If someone needs to top up on your behalf they should visit topup.ovoenergy.com.

 

  1. Over the phone

You can also top up over the phone. Just give us a call on 0330 175 9669 and select option “1”.

 

Hope this helps, check out this handy article for more.

 

If you’re still having issues topping up, please do reach out to the Support Team for further assistance.

17 replies

Blastoise186
Super User
Blastoise186Super User
Super User
July 12, 2023

Hi @Linda Jones ,

You’ll probably need to chat with PAYG Support for this one. Try Live Chat via https://help.ovoenergy.com . They’ll get this fixed.

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Emmanuelle_OVO
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Emmanuelle_OVOSolved
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July 13, 2023

Updated on 29/07/26 by Abby_OVO

Hey @Linda Jones,

 

Sorry for the issues you’re having, are you able to use the App to top up? 

 

 

How can I top up my Pay As You Go meter?

 

There are 4 ways to top up your smart Pay As You Go meter(s). Remember, if you have an electricity and gas smart meter, you’ll need to add credit to them separately:

 

  1. In the OVO app

You can top up anytime using your smartphone. Just download the OVO app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Features of the app:

  • Securely store payment details for faster top-ups

  • Top up any amount between £1 and £200

  • Track all top-ups

 

  1. In person

You can also top up at any PayPoint, Payzone shop, or Post Office. Bring your top-up card(s) to pay over the counter. Find your nearest:

 

  1. Top up online

You can also top up online with a payment card or bank details.  If someone needs to top up on your behalf they should visit topup.ovoenergy.com.

 

  1. Over the phone

You can also top up over the phone. Just give us a call on 0330 175 9669 and select option “1”.

 

Hope this helps, check out this handy article for more.

 

If you’re still having issues topping up, please do reach out to the Support Team for further assistance.

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Danielle.Louise
Newcomer
September 24, 2023

Hi, I have the app and I’m trying to top up but paying by card and bank transfer are declined. It worked a few weeks ago and I have adequate funds in my bank account. Any suggestions? I was on hold for 45 minutes last time I had to call for help. TIA

Blastoise186
Super User
Blastoise186Super User
Super User
September 24, 2023

This is best handled via Live Chat through https://ovoenergy.com/help in the morning.

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    Abby_OVO
    Community Manager
    Abby_OVO
    Community Manager
    September 25, 2023

    Hey @Danielle.Louise 

     

    Sorry to hear about the issues you were having topping up. Have you been able to sort this now?

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    Danielle.Louise
    Newcomer
    September 25, 2023

    Hi Abby, I’ve just tried again now and it hasn’t worked

    Abby_OVO
    Community Manager
    Abby_OVO
    Community Manager
    September 26, 2023

    Hi @Danielle.Louise 

     

    Sorry to hear that, are you still having trouble with it?

     

    I’d recommend contacting the Support Team if it’s still causing you issues and they can help you with the payment.

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    Fuzzycat
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    Fuzzycat
    Rank 3
    September 26, 2023

    I’ve had heaps of trouble topping up online, less so with a different card and sometimes topping up small amounts was easier. 

    There was a banking regulation change requiring 3D secure which seemed to hinder the top-ups going through. 

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    Danielle.Louise
    Newcomer
    September 27, 2023

    Hi @Fuzzycat I tried your suggestion of a smaller amount to no avail. I’ve had nothing but problems trying to top up and I’m panicking that I will run out of credit

    Blastoise186
    Super User
    Blastoise186Super User
    Super User
    September 27, 2023

    Remember that you can do top-ups in shops as well - just use the barcode in the app.

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