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How can I get my single rate smart meter changed to a two rate Economy 7 smart meter?

Hi for the last 4 weeks I have been trying to resolve my problems first with Customer Services by telephone and then many emails to hello@boostpower.co.uk.Having taken over the supply on 1st November 2020, and shortly after fitted new storage heaters. The supply was and still is on OVO Variable tari...

How do I top up my gas with Smart PAYG when I can't do it on the app and I don't have a gas card?

I only have the single duel fuel card which i was just able to top up my electric with using the new payg smart boost top up app. Do i need a different card to top up my gas in the app, or will the same one work for gas also?

The Boost app is blank - What do I do?

Hi I’ve tried to go on my app since yesterday and it is blank so I can’t get my balance up or top up I tried to email about this but it won’t let me because I don’t no my account number my iPhone X is up to date and the app is updated so I’m not sure why I can’t get on any help please I tried to rin...

Can't top up on smart PAYG app - I get error message 'Unfortunately there was a problem with your payment, you have not been charged for this transaction'

I’ve had it with this rubbish. I’ve been trying to top up through this pathetic app for the past 2 weeks and all I’ve been getting is this error message stating “ Unfortunately there was a problem with your payment, you have not been charged for this transaction “ Anyone else in the same boat? Suppo...

How do I book a new smart meter installation with Boost?

Hi who do I book a new smart meter installation with now boost or ovo ???

Article Why hasn't my top up gone onto my meter, but the payment shows on my bank statement?

If you have topped up and the payment has left your account and not gone onto your meter, please don’t panic, your payment won't be lost. These payments are being ‘held’ by your bank and will be refunded within 3-5 working days - but it might be sooner, depending on your bank. The payments will show...

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Why the hell can't I see my balance is this a joke by boast energy I think you need to rethink this useless app should of just left the old app has it was bloody clowns 🤬🤬🤬

Why is my In Home Display (IHD) not showing my balance?

My smart meter is displaying all sorts of things (so far today, this week, this month, this year), the current usage, but for the last couple days it has not displayed the meter balance (it’s blank) which is the most important one, as otherwise I don’t know when I need to top up.Can you please advis...

Article Switching to Boost - FAQ

Updated 10/09/20 I've just applied to switch to Boost, when do I get confirmation?First of all, if you're reading this, welcome to the Boost family! It's great to have you with us.After you've applied to switch to us, whether that be via our online switching tool or via one of our advisors over the...

Will Smart PAYG work on Microsoft phones & laptops or via a browser?

Will the wonderful (pure sarcasm here) PAYG unsmart app work with Microsoft and on laptop computers ? Or is it a get onto Android/Apple or tough luck policy ?

Smart PAYG research group

Smart PAYG is coming soon This is the topic thread for those forum members involved in a closed research group to help us with feedback on Smart PAYG. For those involved you’ll be getting an email shortly with a link to this topic. Thanks for your help! For others, please leave your feedback, thoug...

What does this error code "Application FW: 07.04.00" on my SMETS 2 meter mean?

Main meter coming up with error code ---> Application FW: 07.04.00 <--- what is going on!? Been on the phone to boost for 4 days and getting no-where, anyone else had this issue?

Article We're currently unable to send out top up cards

Being in and out of lockdown has affected a lot of systems and services, and whilst we’ve managed to avoid most potential changes, we’re currently unable to get physical cards out to customers with smart meters. This is down to being unable to have people in the office (or limited staff in the offic...

New Boost Smart PAYG app has my payment details wrong but why does it say default card payment settings can't be deleted?

Been switched over to PAYG Smart. On the new Boost app it had my bank card expiry date wrong ( old one was fine) so can't top up on line. I tried to delete it and re input it but won't let me. Keeps saying default card payment settings can't be deleted?? Yes I've tried to delete the app and re downl...

How do I cancel my rolling top ups now that I'm on the new Smart PAYG?

I have a rolling top up I want to cancel but this isn't on the app or site anymore. I've emailed boost at least 5 times and the response I got were someone emailed us from a different email address or we don't offer direct debit. I use the same email address and I don't want a direct debit I want to...

I've been moved to Smart PAYG, but why is my gas balance not showing on the In Home Display (IHD)?

So I’ve been put into smart payg today and my ihd is showing my electricity balance but not my gas. I’ve topped my gas up £10 using the app and received a receipt for it but it’s showing nothing at all for my gas any ideas?

I've switched to a different supplier - how could I owe money to Boost if I was prepayment?

Recently left Boost Smart PAYG, we had credit in our account when we left but today have been asked for £45. How can we owe money when we paid for fuel in advance?

I've topped up but the money isn't showing on my balance - why?

Updated on 12/03/2020 I topped up last night and it’s come out of my bank, but my balance is still in the emergency. Will I still get cut off?

In Home Display not connected to my meters - help

Hi my ihd is connected to my WiFi as my hub says so but keeps saying wireless connection lost on my hub and is not connected to my meters I have phoned boost and gave them the numbers off the ihd they require they said could take up 2 24 hours for them to connect it it's now been 48 hours and ideas...

Can I get an In Home Display (IHD) sent to me?

Hi I’m new to the forum..... I have been an ovo customer since last December and had smart meters fitted but never received the In Home Display does anyone know if it’s possible to get one??? We seem to be using a considerable amount of credit on a daily basis and no ones home between 8am - 4pm. I...

I had a smart meter fitted today but can't top up on Smart PAYG and had credit on the old meters?

Been trying to get through to customer services for 40 minutes. Had a smart meter fitted today I've had winter fuel & old top ups to the sum of 152 pounds removed. I've tried to top up with the app it's not going into my account but 5 X £ 10 top ups showing in the bank as pending. To add insult...

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