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Beatrice Borbon

Monzo 101
3 September 2018

Is Monzo free?

Yes! Opening a Monzo account is free, and you don’t have to pay for your hot coral Monzo card. We won’t charge you for spending with your card or withdrawing cash in the UK, and it’s free to spend with your card abroad.

Monzo 101
23 August 2018

The 7-Day Switch! What happens when you switch to Monzo?

Switching bank accounts can seem like a hassle, but the Current Account Switch Service makes it easy! Switching to Monzo only takes seven days – here’s what happens on each one.

Monzo 101
16 August 2018

How to automate your financial life with Monzo

Wouldn’t it be good if your money managed itself? Here are four ways you can use Monzo to automate your finances.

Monzo 101
15 August 2018

How to manage your bills with Monzo

Using Monzo to manage your bills is easy. Here are five ways we can help you keep track of your bills and other regular payments.

How Money Works
9 August 2018

What is a credit score?

Everything you need to know about credit scores, how credit reference agencies calculate them, and how lenders use them to decide whether or not to lend you money.

Quarterly Updates
3 August 2018

Monzo Monthly Update: August

From adding money to your pots automatically, to better bill-splitting, we take a look at the progress we’ve made in July, and explain what’s in store for August.

Quarterly Updates
5 July 2018

Monzo Monthly Update: July

From adding international payments to rolling out joint accounts, we take a look at the progress we’ve made in June, and explain what’s in store for July.

Monzo 101
22 June 2018

Why doesn’t Monzo have branches?

We believe we can give you everything you need from a bank, without branches. Pay in cheques and cash, withdraw large amounts of cash and make big bank transfers, all from your phone.

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How Money Works
14 June 2018

What is Open Banking?

We explain what Open Banking is, how it works, and what it could mean for you and your money.

How Money Works
13 June 2018

How do card payments work?

We break down what's going on behind the scenes each time you make a payment with your card.

How Money Works
11 June 2018

What to do if your card's been lost or stolen

If your card's been lost or stolen, here's how to cancel your card, order a replacement, and get a refund on any illegal transactions.

Monzo 101
8 June 2018

How do I add money to my Monzo account?

Add money to your Monzo account by making a bank transfer, setting up a standing order, or getting your salary paid straight in.

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Monzo 101
7 June 2018

Is Monzo a bank?

Yes! Monzo is a fully-licenced UK bank. That means we’re regulated by the FCA and the PRA and the money in your Monzo account’s protected up to £85,000.

Monzo 101
19 November 2019

Mastercard exchange rate - What's the rate on Monzo?

When you make payments abroad using Monzo, we pass on the Mastercard exchange rate directly to you, without any markups.

Quarterly Updates
4 June 2018

Monzo Monthly Update: June

From launching Apple Pay, to helping you send international payments, we take a look at the progress we’ve made in May, and explain what’s in store for June.