I recently switched to a smart meter, I've got an Aclara meter, and i’ve tried to top it up through the app (this said the payment went through) but I waited for over an hour and nothing changed. So i tried to put in both payment codes in manually and both came up with a CRC error.
I have £4 left of emergency credit so please help :(
Best answer by Emmanuelle_OVO
A "CRC error" on a Pay As You Go (PAYG) meter typically indicates a problem with the data transmission between the meter and the key/card, meaning the data doesn't match what's expected. This could be due to a faulty key, a problem with the meter itself, or an issue with the top-up process.
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A "CRC error" on a Pay As You Go (PAYG) meter typically indicates a problem with the data transmission between the meter and the key/card, meaning the data doesn't match what's expected. This could be due to a faulty key, a problem with the meter itself, or an issue with the top-up process.
How to get in contact about my OVO Pay As You Go account
The best way to get in touch with us is via chat here. Just click the green chat icon on the bottom right of your screen. We’re here to help anytime from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Or call us on 0330 175 9669 - Opening hours: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Sat-Sun 8am to 5pm.
Got a question about your Pay As You Go energy use, top-ups, keys, cards, or anything else? Why not see if you can find the answers in our dedicated PAYG Forum category.
There are also tons of helpful resources and information available on our OVO Help pages.
If you or anyone in your household is vulnerable, or just needs a little extra assistance at a difficult time in your lives, our Priority Services Register is a free support service you might find useful.
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