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

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Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
17 March 2021

We're celebrating one year of Monzo Business!

We launched Monzo Business a year ago today! Here's how it's gone so far, and what's coming next 🚀

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Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
11 March 2021

How to prepare your business for the new tax year

We’re approaching the start of another tax year. And while that's unlikely to get your heart racing (unless you’re an accountant), the run up to April 5th is still a great time to get your business affairs in order.

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Technology
5 March 2021

We're evolving engineering management at Monzo

We've evolved our approach from supporting and developing individual engineers, to providing both excellent people support and technical leadership for teams and business areas.

Here's how the government is helping businesses through COVID-19 (1)
Let's Talk Business
Business support during coronavirus
4 March 2021

How will the March 2021 UK Budget affect your business?

How will the 2021 Budget affect your business and its prospects for the year ahead? With a few new policies outlined, we thought we’d walk you through some of the key measures the Government is introducing for small businesses.

Banking and Regulation
18 February 2021

We’re running a pilot with TrueLayer to create an open banking powered gambling block

We've teamed up with TrueLayer to offer the same protections for customers using new payment methods to gamble.

Banking and Regulation
16 February 2021

Sign the open letter: Ask the government to make sure everyone can access a gambling block

Everyone should be able to access a gambling block – no matter who you bank with.

How Money Works
10 February 2021

8 classic money superstitions and their origins

Ever wondered why brides put a silver coin in their shoe or why we throw money into a fountain? Don't worry, we've got you covered!

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Product Updates
5 February 2021

We can now automatically update your card details with online shops

Update your card details with the online services you use, automatically when you replace your card.

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How Money Works
21 January 2021

Financial education: spending and budgeting

A new series lifting the lid on life's most misunderstood money matters.

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Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
13 January 2021

Self-employed? Here are some tips for taking on your Self Assessment

Tax doesn’t need to be taxing. Our friends at Xero have shared their top tips for making Self Assessment a breeze!

Let's Talk Business
Business Basics
5 January 2021

Self-employed? Here are the basics you should know about tax

When you’re self-employed, getting on top of your taxes is really important, and they can be pretty stressful if you leave them to the last minute. So the team at TaxScouts have come up with a few tips to help you stay on top of it!

Diversity and Inclusion
18 December 2020

An update on the Women in Finance Charter, 2020

With women now making up over 40% of our executive team, we've achieved one of our targets.

StepChange - What If campaign
Borrowing
23 March 2021

What if I get made redundant?

Coronavirus is affecting people’s lives up and down the country, particularly our finances. We've asked StepChange Debt Charity for their top tips on taking back control of your finances in a year where so many of us desperately need help.

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Let's Talk Business
Business Basics
15 December 2020

How accounting can help your business grow

A lot of businesses think of accounting as something they have to do, rather than something they want to do. But done right, accounting can help your business grow - here's how.

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How Money Works
Pots
14 December 2020

Save £1,378 in 2021 with the 52 Week Savings Challenge

It starts by saving £1 on the 1st of January.