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Why am I having issues with the new OVO Pay as you go app?

  • May 27, 2026
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Received email about new app - tried to install via playstore but it says it's already installed - I have a pay as you go meter - do I need to do anything or am I already using the new app?

Best answer by Chris_OVO

Hey everyone,

 

We’ve noticed that there have been some questions and issues popping up with our new Pay as You Go app. To help everyone get the support they need in a more organised way, we thought it would be best to create one big thread where we can all share and find solutions together. 

 

We’re in the process of merging some of the previous threads into this one, and we’ll be sending an email to anyone whose thread has been merged so you won’t miss out. 

 

Thanks for your understanding, and we’re here to help!

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Abby_OVO
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  • May 28, 2026

Hey ​@JaynLM 

 

Would you be able to share a screenshot of the one you have downloaded/a screenshot of the app icon currently and we’ll be able to check if you’re on the right one. It does sound like it though, but if you could share a screenshot we should be able to tell for sure.


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Abby_OVO
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  • May 29, 2026

Hey ​@JaynLM 

 

Thanks for sharing that, are you using an iPhone? If so, the icon on the right is the new correct one.


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  • May 29, 2026

No Android with Pay as You Go on electric and monthly direct debit on Gas

 


Ben_OVO
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  • May 29, 2026

@JaynLM do you still have the old app installed? If so, please try deleting it from your device, and then downloading the new app. I’m not sure if this will work, but worth a go.


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  • May 29, 2026

The dark green icon takes me to my gas account for details on direct debit and history - I'm concerned if I delete it to reinstall the pay etc as you go app I will lose this functionality 


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  • May 30, 2026

I  downloaded new pay as yoi go app but wont let me registaer, i have a smart meter, it says email already registered and cant process 


Abby_OVO
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  • June 1, 2026

Hey ​@JaynLM ​@Hallokath 

 

Sorry to hear you’re both having trouble with the new app. I reached out to the team who’d like to try and get to the bottom of this. If you’d be able to reply to the private message I’ve sent to both of you, hopefully they’ll be able to get things sorted out.


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  • June 5, 2026

Still can get into new pay as you go app


Abby_OVO
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  • June 9, 2026

Hey ​@Hallokath 

 

I just wanted to check if this is the screen you’re seeing in reference to it saying it.

 

 

If so, you need to close that screen then reopen the app to enter the new password and login. Do let me know if you still have any issues after trying this if that’s the screen. If not, please share any other screenshots or information that could be helpful.


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  • June 9, 2026

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Attached is what im getting when i try to log in

 


Chris_OVO
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  • June 9, 2026

Hey ​@Hallokath,

 

Did you have a chance to try the advice that ​@Abby_OVO shared earlier? You'll need to close the screen you’re on and reopen the app. That’s also mentioned in the screenshot, so I hope it works for you. Please let us know how it goes.

 

Oh, and just a quick heads-up: I went ahead and removed your screenshot because it had your account number in it. It’s always a good idea to blur out any personal details before sharing, especially in a public forum like this. We just want to keep your account safe! 😊


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  • June 9, 2026

I havd done what abby told me to do on a number of occasion and it still doesnt work, it is still coming up saying app doesnt surport pay as you go, im worried if ths old app is removed i will not be able to top up my smart meter from my home, 

 

 


Chris_OVO
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  • June 10, 2026

Hey ​@Hallokath

 

I’ve been talking back and forth with the team who’ve been looking at the issue with us. They still believe that the advice above is correct. I’ll document the exact process below again they’ve just tested it and it’s working for them. 

 

  1. Press reset password in app
  2. You’ll receive an email with a link to reset the password
  3. Click the link in the email
  4. You’ll arrive at a reset password screen
  5. Reset their password and you’ll see an option that says “go to your online account” or similar
  6. After clicking "go to your online account" you’ll have completed the process
  7. You’ll arrive at the final page with the error screen that’s documented in this article above. At this stage you’ll return to the app and enter your username and the new password that’s been made and this’ll grant you access to your account. 

The error message saying “This page doesn’t support Pay as you go” is expected behaviour as you can manage your account through the app and the online process is only for password resets. 

 

Can you try this and let me know what happens? 


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  • June 10, 2026

I have lmanaged to get the app and signed in but when i topped up it saying cant add money to meter, i have to put top up code into my smart meter yo put monry in, am not at home at the moment to do this wont be back to next week?


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  • June 14, 2026

App not updating so amount in appnot the same as smart meter


Ben_OVO
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  • June 15, 2026

Morning ​@Hallokath. I hope you had a good weekend, and I’m sorry to hear of further issues since you’ve been able to log in.

 

I know Abby_OVO has already been chatting with our app team about your account issues, and I’ve also passed these new issues onto the team. I hope this can be fixed asap for you.


Ben_OVO
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  • June 15, 2026

@Hallokath, our app team have confirmed that the app balance updates at midnight, rather than immediately following a top up. Please could you confirm whether your app balance has updated now?


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  • June 15, 2026

No it has not updated since friday for the electric and thursday for the gas


Ben_OVO
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  • June 16, 2026

Thanks for letting me know ​@Hallokath - I’ve passed this on internally.

 

Hopefully this will be fixed soon, and I’ll be in touch when I have an update.


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  • June 16, 2026

The new app has been working fine for the past how ever many weeks. 

However, today I attempted to top-up but the 'continue' button led me to nowhere. 

I have a feeling it was due to my getting a new bank card and I needed to update the payment details. After looking around the app, I realise there isn't a place where I can actually do that?!

 

I logged out and tried to log back in with same credentials but with no luck. I even did a fresh install and still no luck? 

 

Any idea what is going on? Is it a server side issue? 

 


Ben_OVO
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  • June 17, 2026

Morning ​@Shaiakh and welcome to the OVO Forum.

 

Sorry to hear of the issues you’re experiencing. I’ve relayed this info to our Product team, and will let you know what they come back with. I’m hoping this is just a momentary issue that they’re aware of.


Ben_OVO
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  • June 17, 2026

@Shaiakh please could you send a screenshot of the exact page where the ‘continue’ button isn’t working - many thanks.


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  • June 17, 2026

Hi ben, any update? My balance still hasnt been update since thurs/friday?


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  • June 17, 2026

@Shaiakh please could you send a screenshot of the exact page where the ‘continue’ button isn’t working - 

Here you go.