Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
We're extending our Open Banking gambling block
Following a pilot with Truelayer last year, we're extending our Open Banking gambling block to all UK firms.
Set contactless spending limits you're comfortable with
Set limits to levels that help you feel in control. Up to £100 in a single payment or £200 over multiple ones (before we ask for your PIN).
4 reasons you shouldn't get Monzo, according to people who have
We'll play devil's advocate to help you decide.
Monzo Businesses: from now on, you can get paid with Apple Pay & Google Pay
We've made it even easier to get paid into your Monzo Business account! From now on, you can give customers more simple ways to pay with Apple Pay & Google Pay.
Ways to pay with Monzo Flex: in-store, online or up to two weeks later
Use Monzo Flex to get more time to pay in store, online or up to two weeks later.
How we protect our most sensitive secrets from the most determined attackers
As a bank, we have private keys and other 'secrets' we need to protect, to keep our customers and ourselves safe. Our security controls work together to stop even the most determined and capable attackers.
How we’re working towards net zero carbon emissions
We are in a climate crisis. Everyone has a responsibility to act, and to take decisions that will support a sustainable, low carbon future. Here's how we're doing our part.
'I joined Monzo in 2016, and was the first Black person on the team'
Our People Systems Lead Yehudi worked in the NHS before changing careers into fintech. He shares his experiences on how it started, and how it's going.
10 great Black writers who teach us about Black culture
Erenma in our Customer Operations team shares her favourite writers who give us an authentic insight into the Black experience, and living as a Black person.
We now report to all the main credit reference agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion
We've started reporting to Equifax, which means we now report to all the main CRAs. This helps give other banks and lenders a more complete picture of your finances.
What's new in Monzo: making money simpler to see and easier to control
Introducing Trends, Monzo Flex, pay on card from a Pot and a new way to get paid for businesses.
How 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.
You 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.
An 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.
Business owners: getting paid is finally easier
Getting paid should be simple – so we’ve made it easier than ever!
