Find out how to get one if your balance is too high.
Possibly. Let’s take a look at the three different scenarios – switching away, moving home, or staying with OVO.
If you’re switching to a different energy company
You don’t need to do anything to claim a refund. Once your new energy supplier has sent us your final meter readings and we’ve sent you our final statement, we’ll refund the money straight into the bank account your Direct Debit used to come out of (if you’re still in credit). You should get it within 14 working days from final statement.
If you’re moving to a new home
Visit My OVO and let us know your final meter readings and your new address. If your account is in credit, we’ll get a refund to you within 14 working days of your final statement.
If you’re staying with OVO and have extra credit in your account
You can ask for a refund if your balance is £25 – or more – higher than one month’s Direct Debit.
Here’s an example where we WILL refund you:
And an example where we WON’T:
We won’t refund you anything, as your excess is less than £25.
If you’re a home mover OVO can help by making your life as easy as possible!
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It’s best to apply for a refund when you’ve recently received a statement that’s based on accurate meter readings – not estimates.
Getting a refund in 4 easy steps:
As long as you’ve met the criteria listed at the top of this page, we’ll pay your refund into your bank account within 7 working days. If you let us know in advance, we can also refund you by cheque, which will take 10 working days to process.
It’s really easy – just log into My OVO.
You’ll need to begin switching to another energy company and they’ll let us know you’re leaving. Once you’ve switched, we’ll then send you a final statement within 6 weeks. If you’re due a refund after we’ve sent your final statement, we’ll pay it into your bank account within 14 working days.
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Additional terms and conditions
Please see below for full terms and conditions on 33% renewable electricity, 3-5% interest rewards, exit fees and saving claims.
1Monthly cost - Representative monthly direct debit costs based on a non-economy-7, dual-fuel, medium user (3100 kWhs elec. and 12500 kWhs gas) paying in advance by direct debit, including online discount. All rates correct as of 20/3/2018, but may go up or down.
2Weekly cost - Representative weekly costs based on a non-economy-7, dual-fuel, medium user (3100 kWhs elec. and 12500 kWhs gas). All rates correct as of 22/11/2017, but may go up or down.
3Pay Monthly Savings claims: Saving based on the estimated annual cost of Simpler tariff for a non-economy-7, dual-fuel, medium user (3100 kWhs elec. and 12500 kWhs gas) paying monthly in advance by direct debit, including online discount. Comparisons made against the average of the Big 6 standard variable tariffs with equivalent features. All rates correct as of 20/3/2018.“The Big 6” are British Gas, Scottish Power, SSE, Npower, E.ON and EDF.
4Pay As You Go Savings are based on the average estimated annual costs for new PAYG OVO customers quoted through the OVO website (based on household and/or consumption information provided by those customers), compared to their current supplier and tariff. Comparisons taken between 01/01/2016 and 11/10/16. Incl VAT. Actual savings may vary according to your current supplier or tariff, individual tariff options, household information, consumption and location.
We include almost twice as much renewable electricity as the national average: At least 33% of electricity in all of our tariffs comes from renewable sources. The national average, according to Ofgem as at March 2014 was 16.7%. For more information please visit this page.
33% of your electricity comes from renewable sources: 33% renewable electricity as standard as of 1st April 2015. Renewable electricity is generated from wind, solar, geothermal, wave, tidal, hydro, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas and biogas.
OVO Interest Rewards: Interest Rewards are paid on credit balances of customers paying by monthly Direct Debit. It is calculated at 3% in your first year, 4% in your second year and 5% in your third year (and every year thereafter) if you pay by Direct Debit. Interest Rewards are paid monthly based on the number of days you’re in credit and the amount left in your account after you’ve paid your bill. Full terms apply: https://www.ovoenergy.com/terms
95% of new customers save when switching to OVO: Savings based on the average estimated annual costs for all new OVO customers quoted through the OVO website, compared to their current supplier and tariff. Comparisons taken between 01/05/2016 and 11/10/16. Incl VAT.
94% of surveyed customers would recommend us: OVO conducted a survey of their customers in between 1st January 2016 and 15th April 2016. Out of 15,312 customers who responded, over 94% rated OVO 6+ when asked 'how likely would you be to recommend us to a friend and family, on a scale of 1 to 10.
uSwitch's Energy Supplier of the Year 2017: OVO energy was voted and awarded 'Energy Supplier of the year' and best for: Overall Customer Satisfaction, Most Likely to be Recommended, Value for Money, Best Deal for You, Customer Service, Billing Services, Energy Efficiency, Meter Services, Online Services, Green Services and Transfer Process. OVO Energy scored a 96% customer satisfaction score.
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