Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
TechnologyMigrating our monorepo seamlessly from Dep to Go Modules
Since 2018, we've used Dep to manage our monorepo dependencies, but when it was deprecated switching to Go Modules was a high risk change. This post explains how we reduced that risk by iteratively updating our dependencies for a seamless migration.
Monzo US BlogTipping made easy
Tracking your tips with Monzo will show your updated balance immediately while the final amount is being processed. Our built-in tip calculator even does the math for you!
Cost of LivingCost of living: how we’re supporting you and your money
The cost of living crisis is affecting all of us in some way. We’ve been speaking to customers about their experiences and worries, and we’ve summarised how we can help as the situation evolves.
Travelling with MonzoGreat holidays, great spending memories
Post-trip finance admin can be a drag, but Monzo makes it easy to get a clear view on holiday spending, settle up with friends & start saving for your next trip.
Product UpdatesA better way to see how your money’s trending is here
There’s a new line graph that makes it a breeze to keep track of your balance so you don’t feel short at the end of the month. Find out more
TechnologyScaling our security detection pipeline with Sigma
Detective controls help us monitor our systems for unwanted behaviour, but since writing our first detection rules, our company and team has grown. This post explains how we scaled those detection rules using Sigma and have open sourced our tooling.
TechnologySwitching from Customer Service Representative to Backend Engineer
Kyle joined Monzo as a COp, a customer service representative, but three years on he now works in a product team as one of our backend engineers! Kyle and his mentor Duncan share the story of how Kyle made his career switch
Product UpdatesIs Monzo Premium worth it?
Yes! Monzo Premium customers can save on average £64 a year on worldwide travel & phone insurance. Find out more about Monzo Premium's benefits.
Product ManagementA week in the life of a Product Manager at Monzo
Product managers have such a varied role it can be tricky to know what day to day work looks like. Shnay Chohan explains what being a PM means at Monzo and walks through his typical week - complete with his favourite tunes for each day of the week!
ResearchResearching operations at Monzo: Building a product our customers never see
Take a look behind the scenes and find out how we're building an internal tool that's every bit as good as the app that wins customer awards.
Product ManagementMy first 3 months at Monzo as a Product Manager
Since joining Monzo, Tim has been asked a lot of questions about what it's like to be a product manager here. In this post, Tim explains the interview process, his first few weeks, and how he's finding it all so far.
Product UpdatesWe’re launching in-app charity donations 💚
You can now donate directly to charities from the Monzo app
Monzo US BlogMy first 6 months as an Android Engineer and Backend Engineer at Monzo
Ryan joined Monzo as the first Android Engineer on the US team and has also done some work as a Backend Engineer. Read about why he joined Monzo!
