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Rank 1
May 27, 2026

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?

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Rank 2
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
Community Manager
Community Manager
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.

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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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Rank 4
June 17, 2026

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

Rank 2
June 17, 2026

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

Here you go. 

 

 

Ben_OVO
Community Manager
Community Manager
June 18, 2026

Morning ​@Hallokath, I hope you’re well.

 

Our app team have come back and recommended that you contact our Support Team, as the delayed balance updates may be due to a communication issue with your smart meters. 

 

Let me know how you get on when you speak to them. It might be the case that the reading schedule of your smart meters needs to be set to half-hourly, which is a quick fix, and allows your app balance to update as frequently as possible.

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Ben_OVO
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June 18, 2026

Morning ​@Shaiakh, and thanks for the screenshot. I’ve sent you a private message - get back to me when you can 👍.

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Ben_OVO
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June 18, 2026

​@Hallokath please could you also confirm whether you’re using Apple or Android? Many thanks.

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Rank 4
June 18, 2026

Android

Ben_OVO
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June 18, 2026

​@Shaiakh could you also confirm whether you’re using Apple or Android?

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