Skip to Content

Monzo Blog

The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.

A hand holding a pen writing some plans down on a sheet of paper
Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
20 May 2021

Back to the future: it’s time to start planning your business again

Things are slowly getting back to normal. So it's a great time to think about planning for the future of your business.

Mental Health
12 May 2021

Supporting our customers through mental health problems

At Monzo we know that your mental health profoundly impacts how you manage your money.

three cards and a padlock
Fraud
13 May 2021

Card scams: what you need to know

Everything you need to know about the most common card scams out there, and how to protect yourself.

Some hands holding a phone over a desk covered with a newspaper, laptop, calculator, and other papers
Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
12 May 2021

4 ways to get off to a good start in the new tax year

Get into good habits from day one of the new tax year with these handy hints.

Image showing improved invoices.
Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
12 May 2021

Introducing new and improved invoices on Business Pro

Monzo Business Pro customers: we’ve made a bunch of improvements to invoices, to make them easier to send, and clearer to understand ✨

A shop sign saying open
Let's Talk Business
5 May 2021

8 ways to support local businesses coming out of lockdown

After being stuck at home for months, the country is starting to open up. As things return to normal, here are some ways to give your local businesses a boost.

A notification that says "👋 Got a second to pay the £5.20 you owe Katy?"
Product Updates
4 May 2021

You can now send a payment reminder to someone you split a bill with

Just go to the transaction, and tap "send payment reminder".

Product Updates
Pots
26 April 2021

We're making it easier for you to manage your account and see your Pot payments

The 'Feed' and 'Manage' tabs are designed to make it easier to manage your account, and see what's going into and coming out of your Pots.

engineers at monzo OG
Technology
22 April 2021

Lessons from implementing engineering progression frameworks at scale

We introduced the first progression framework for engineers about three years ago. But as the engineering organisation has changed, we found it was hurting, not helping career conversations at Monzo. This is what we did to fix it.

Product Updates
20 April 2021

New features for your connected accounts and virtual cards

We’ve added some exciting new features to help you get more visibility and control over your other accounts and better manage subscriptions and free trials.

Banking and Regulation
31 March 2021

The APPG for Gambling Harms joins our call to make sure everyone can access a gambling block!

The GRHAPPG - a cross party coalition of MPs dedicated to securing gambling reform - has joined our call to make sure that everyone in the UK can access gambling blocks.

Product Updates
30 March 2021

Get ready for the road with the RAC

A new special offer, exclusively for Monzo Plus & Premium customers.

Portrait photo of Deborah
Let's Talk Business
15 March 2021

"Monzo's integrated accounting has been a godsend!"

We chatted to Deborah Igunma, founder of Peek, about how Monzo Business is helping her succeed!

A man at home sitting by a desk with a laptop, holding a phone
Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
24 March 2021

Starting a business from home: what you need to know

You can take the first steps to being your own boss without even leaving the house. Here's what it takes to get started.

A couple holding a small baby
Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
24 March 2021

"I have a young family. Is now a good time to start a new business?"

Starting a new business is challenging enough. How do you do it successfully with a young family in tow?