Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
Let's Talk BusinessHow one 26-year-old is balancing her lockdown candle business with full-time work
Aliyah, 26, has always loved candles and spotted a gap in the market. During lockdown she started her business, Allen At Home, alongside her full-time job.
Product UpdatesYou can now make contactless payments up to £100, to make paying more convenient
From today, you'll be able to make single payments of up to £100 using your contactless Monzo card. And you’ll be able to spend a total of £200 using contactless, before we ask you to put your PIN in.
DataAn introduction to Monzo’s data stack
An overview of the data stack we use at Monzo, some of the challenges we face, and what we want to change.
Let's Talk BusinessBusiness owners: getting paid is finally easier
Getting paid should be simple – so we’ve made it easier than ever! Send your customers a payment link or invoice, and they can pay it straight through an easy bank transfer or card. It's easier for you, and easier for your customer. Win win.
Banking 101How Open Banking can make your life easier
Open Banking is changing the way people manage their money. It puts you in control by letting you share your transaction data with third parties. But how does it work?
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Thanks to a new offer, available only with Monzo Plus and Monzo Premium
Black History Month 2021Black history is all of our history
We asked our Black teammates what Black History Month meant to them. Here's Elizabeth's thoughts, who heads up our Quality Assurance team.
Product UpdatesNow trending: your money
Discover your spending and saving patterns
TeamAn update on our gender pay gap, April 2020 and April 2021
We've reduced our median gender pay gap to 4%, down from 20% between 2019 and 2021.
How I Use Monzo'I was out of work for 18 months during the pandemic'
A freelance magician, 32-year-old Mark was out of work for 18 months and forced to dip into his savings because of the pandemic. With Monzo’s help, he’s almost built his savings back up.
TechnologyDocumenting pull requests is as important as writing good code
How our engineering teams document pull requests to help other teams and their future colleagues review changes.
How I Use Monzo'I racked up £5k debt by overspending in my 20s – I was scared to check my bank balance'
30-year-old Joe was determined to enter his thirties debt-free after years of overspending. Here’s how he paid off £5k and saved a further £8k to help him get onto the property ladder.
How I Use Monzo‘My income halved overnight’: How an accountant-turned-yoga teacher adapted to a dramatic decrease in income
Kirsti’s income dropped dramatically after a degenerative eye condition meant she could no longer work at a desk. Here's how she pivoted from full-time accounting to start her own yoga business – and kept on top of her finances through it all.
