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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Financial education: spending and budgeting
A new series lifting the lid on life's most misunderstood money matters.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Save £1,378 in 2021 with the 52 Week Savings Challenge
It starts by saving £1 on the 1st of January.

Save £667.95 in 2021 with the 1p Saving Challenge!
Start on the 1st of January by saving just 1p.