cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Payment system down

GeorgieEmily
Level 1: Joiner
  • 5 Posts
  • 1 Topics
  • 0 Solutions
Registered:

Has anyone else recently made a manual payment such as on the website or app (not by direct debit), and it’s been duplicated AND O2 are not receiving it? 

My payment was made yesterday for the amount due, which is normally instantly on my account summary as having been paid. 

However yesterday the same amount was duplicated 4 times and is stuck in pending on my bank’s end, while it seems O2 are not “claiming” it. 

All the while, my account remains overdue now and with a new red banner saying it’s in arrears (it’s been one day)!! 

I’ve called numerous times and got nowhere (obvs). 

Barclays have said they’ll raise a fraud claim back if it’s not claimed by O2 in a few days but in the meantime I’m out of pocket 4 times the bill amount while O2’s system is down. 

I called again today and was encouraged to try again - I did it while he was on the phone and lo and behold the same amount left my bank again and O2 are stuck on not claiming it! That’s 5 payments now and O2 still refusing to accept or return any while sticking my account into “overdue”. 

The advisor I spoke to today admitted there’s a huge issue with their payment system at the moment but basically gaslighted me on my issue “your bank will get it back for you” “I dunno what to do” “don’t pay again but I can’t stop your account being overdue” 

 

The guy I spoke to was ok on this occasion albeit useless, the 20 or so phone calls prior were met with sheer contempt for customers. 

anyone else having a similar payment problem at the moment? 

I’ve just been paid so can wait a few days for Barclays to reclaim 4 payments and only leave 1 for O2 (if O2 get it together and actually claim a payment made)… but if this was the end of the month I’d be penniless with O2 commandeering nearly £350 and refusing to accept there’s a problem! 

 

Message 1 of 15
1,664 Views
14 REPLIES 14

Dave_Gra
Level 2: Apprentice
  • 16 Posts
  • 3 Topics
  • 1 Solutions
Registered:

Every company has 7 days in which to claim any funds taken from your account or DD this is a bank policy and not the companies, quite simply if O2 doesnt claim the money then this will go back to your account. Direct debit is always the best way to pay your bill as they will claim the money on a specific date and you have lots of protection. However if you decide you prefer paying manually then i would suggest waiting until you get your money back before attempt again - you wont be in arrears until your next bill is generated and your line probably would not be cut off

Please note, this is not customer services and we cannot access your account. Do not publish personal details (email, phone number, bank account). Link to our guide on how to contact them can be found here.
Message 11 of 15
161 Views

jonsie
Level 94: Supreme
  • 93253 Posts
  • 609 Topics
  • 6984 Solutions
Registered:

@Dave_Gra wrote:

 - you wont be in arrears until your next bill is generated and your line probably would not be cut off


Not true I'm afraid, O2 will restrict the phone if payment is only a few days late

Message 12 of 15
158 Views

MichaelCormac1
Level 1: Joiner
  • 2 Posts
  • 1 Topics
  • 0 Solutions
Registered:

I’m trying to get through to customer service but it’s not letting me and it’s not letting me pay my bill on the app I can’t get through to anyone 

Message 13 of 15
85 Views

jonsie
Level 94: Supreme
  • 93253 Posts
  • 609 Topics
  • 6984 Solutions
Registered:

This looks like something you’d need to call O2’s customer service team about – give them a call on 202  or 0344 809 0202

Use the specific Payment management number  0800 902 0217

The opening times are:
Monday to Friday – 8am to 8pm
Saturday – 8am to 6pm
Sunday – 9am to 6pm

Message 14 of 15
79 Views

Oxonian
  • 6114 Posts
  • 105 Topics
  • 22 Solutions
Registered:

You can avoid that problem in the future @MichaelCormac1 by setting up a direct debit :-

 

Guide: How to Pay Your Bill (Contract) 

Message 15 of 15
71 Views