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May 27, 2026
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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

Updated on 16/07/26 by Ben_OVO

Thank you all for taking the time to share your concerns about the recent changes to the top-up app. We really appreciate your feedback! To make sure you get the best support possible, we're asking you to reach out directly to our Support Team. They can access your account and will be happy to help you with any issues you might be experiencing. If you’re unhappy with the service you’ve received, they can also assist you in filing a complaint.

 

You can find our contact options in the link below, and your complaints process here.

 

 

You can find a guide for using and troubleshooting the app / online account here:

 

 

As much as we love engaging with you here in this forum, we want to ensure that you get the specific help you need. Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in inquiries about the app, so directing you to our Support Team is the best way for them to investigate your accounts thoroughly.

 

Thank you again for highlighting the issues you’ve encountered on our app journey. We’ll keep an eye on the forum thread, but please understand that the forum team won’t be able to provide further assistance here. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send us a private message, we’d be more than happy to chat!

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Ben_OVO
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Community Manager
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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JaynLMAuthor
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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 

Rank 4
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
Community Manager
Community Manager
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
Community Manager
Community Manager
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
Community Manager
Community Manager
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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Rank 4
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
Community Manager
Community Manager
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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