See how you can set up your new direct debit or edit your existing details.
Usually when you join OVO you’ll set up a Direct Debit as part of the switching process. Even if you’re on a monthly payment plan, you may have chosen to pay by cash, cheque or postal order in arrears.
If you’ve currently arranged to pay for your OVO gas and electricity in arrears and you’d now like to switch to paying by Direct Debit, we can help.
Payment in arrears means paying for energy after you’ve used it, by cash (by cash we mean paying via paying-in slip at your bank), cheque or postal order. You may be happy with this payment method, but it does have disadvantages. To start with, you can’t get our online account management discount – a saving of up to £60 a year. What’s more, making your payment is another thing to remember and worry about every month.
If that’s you, and you’d prefer the convenience of an automatic payment, we can help you set up a Direct Debit. Just call us on 0800 5999 440 and we’ll get it under way.
It’s also possible to set up a Direct Debit by post, or by email. Drop us a line – including your account number – and we’ll get back to you ASAP with next steps.
By email:
hello@ovoenergy.com
By post:
OVO Energy
1 Rivergate
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6ED
You’re also welcome to drop into our office for a coffee, and we can sort it out face to face.
When you first sign up for an OVO account, we’ll estimate how much energy you’ll use based on what you tell us – then divide the cost by 12. This gives us your Direct Debit amount. If you end up using more – or less – we’ll get in touch and ask to decrease or increase your payment.
However, you might want us to change the amount if something changes at home; if you’ve had an extension built, for example. It’s quick and easy to change Direct Debit amounts if you’d like to increase your payment in readiness for potentially larger bills, this can be done through My OVO.
If you’d like to reduce your Direct Debit payment, it’s a little more complicated. We’ll need to take a look at the status of your account and have a chat about why you want to make a reduction. If it looks like a smaller payment will cover the energy you’ll use, then of course we’ll make the change.
It’s worth bearing in mind that you may build up a credit balance over the summer months – a good thing, we think. This’ll help to pay for your future energy costs when you use more over the winter – and you’ll also get our 3% OVO Interest Reward (rising to 5% in year 3) on any credit you’ve got.
In both cases, you’ll need to give us a call on 0800 5999 440 or our landline number 01179 303 100 to change your Direct Debit amount.
You can change your bank account details in My OVO on the My Profile page. You’ll need to do it at least 8 days before your next payment, though.
It’s also quick and easy to change the date the payment is taken, but you’ll need to call one of the numbers above to do that.
What happens if I cancel the Direct Debit at my bank?
If you cancel your Direct Debit, we’ll ask you to find another way to pay for the energy you use.
One of the ways we keep our prices down is by encouraging Direct Debit payments, so we’d appreciate it if you choose this payment method.
If you choose not to pay by Direct Debit and don’t find another way to pay for your energy use, we may have to take steps to collect the money you owe us.
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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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