Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
Take total control of your spending by paying on card, from a Pot
Pay from a Pot using a virtual card on Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Introducing Monzo Flex – it’s credit with a dash of Monzo magic
Monzo Flex is here! Get more time to pay pretty much anywhere you use Monzo, on pretty much anything you want. With one application and a pre-agreed credit limit, all in your Monzo app.
How we've started to measure 'software excellence'
We're experimenting with ways to measure, track, and improve the quality of our software.
How to successfully run your own 'design input' sessions
Product designer Dom breaks down our Design team's secrets to running an effective 'design input' session.
Why your design team should run 'design input' sessions
Discipline-wide, remote-friendly sessions where product designers, user researchers, brand designers and design directors all bring their knowledge to the table to help provide valuable feedback to work in progress.
'I started my dream business and became my own boss during lockdown’
27-year-old Londoner Alexandra quit her marketing job to launch a candle business at the height of the pandemic. And thanks to some savvy saving, prudent budgeting and a practical business bank account, she hasn’t looked back.
5 ways to save time with Monzo Business invoicing
Getting paid is fun. But often, what goes on behind the scenes isn’t. Here's how Monzo Business invoices can make your life better!
Spinning up an Analytics Engineering Team
We've formed a new Analytics Engineering team to define what great Data looks like at Monzo, and power up teams to do great work.
The human impact of late payments on small businesses
Paying small businesses late isn't just about the money, it can have a real impact on people's mental health too.
Improved international transfers, powered by Wise
It's typically lower cost and easier to make an international transfer with Monzo than with high street banks.
12 essential interview questions, chosen by the Monzo hiring team!
Asking good questions is an essential skill when you're interviewing candidates. So we asked our Hiring team for their favourites.
What to look for in your first employee, according to Monzo Business customers
We asked Monzo Business customers what qualities they look for in the first hire for their business. Here's what they had to say!
Our Tax Strategy
The tax we pay helps to fund the public services that we all rely on. As a responsible business, we’re committed to doing the right thing for society, and that approach is reflected in our tax strategy.
Why getting paid on time really, really matters
Having to chase payments costs you more than just the money you're missing out on, it's extra work that takes up more time and causes extra stress.
Seven steps to validate your business idea
So you've got a business idea. But does it actually hold water? Here's some ways to put it to the test!
