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

Telling the stories of black history in finance:
Abram Lincoln Harris
Black History Month 2020
12 October 2020

Abram Lincoln Harris: the first prominent African American economist

This Black History Month we're focussing on telling the lesser-told stories of prominent Black figures in the history of finance. We're starting with Abram Lincoln Harris.

[Blogpost] Self Employed People Coronavirus annoucements
Let's Talk Business
Business Basics
30 September 2020

Five ways to look after your mental health when self-employed

Working for yourself comes with its own unique challenges - here are five ways to make sure you're looking after your mental wellbeing when self-employed 💚

The Black Culture version of the Monzo app icon, in red and green
Black History Month 2020
1 October 2020

Celebrating Black History Month 2020

Our plans for celebrating Black culture and history both internally and externally this October.

OG image of Monzo Plus card and Amex.
Monzo Premium
24 September 2020

You can now see Amex in Monzo, with Monzo Plus

You asked and we delivered. You can now add Amex to Monzo, with Monzo Plus!

Asset for the 50k Monzo Business customer announcement.
Let's Talk Business
17 September 2020

We've reached 50,000 Monzo Business customers

Earlier this year, we launched our Monzo Business accounts to the public. And almost exactly 6 months on, we've reached 50,000 business customers 🎉

A tweet that says "If your bank account could talk, what would it say?"
Business Basics
Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
21 August 2020

How to run social media for your business, according to Monzo

The Monzo marketing team share how to get started with using social media to promote your business.

Monzo Premium
16 July 2020

How to check if a website’s safe before you shop online

Some things to look out for when you're shopping online.

Monzo Premium
16 July 2020

Everything you need to know about our holographic debit card

Our blue holographic card is exclusive to Monzo Plus, and it's our boldest card yet. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Monzo Premium
16 July 2020

8 ways Monzo Plus can power-up your budgeting and supercharge your savings

The bank account from Monzo that helps you get a grip on your finances and make your money work harder.

Monzo Premium
16 July 2020

Looking for a budgeting app? Supercharge your savings and budget better with Monzo Plus

Monzo Plus could help you budget better, with powerful budgeting tools that give you visibility over your money.

Product Updates
Current Account Guides
15 July 2020

Introducing Monzo Plus

We’re launching Monzo Plus to help you get full financial visibility, with your other bank accounts and credit cards all in one place. Get interest on your money, personalised budgeting and so much more.

Fraud
12 July 2020

“I sent our £23,000 house deposit to a fraudster who posed as our lawyer”

55-year-old Richard from Essex was preparing to buy a home with his partner, when a scammer tricked the couple out of the thousands they'd saved up for their house deposit with a very convincing scam.

We're making it easier to add money to your Monzo account
Product Updates
6 July 2020

We're making it easier to add money to your Monzo account

We're making it simpler to add money to your Monzo account. And it's available now in Monzo Labs!

How Money Works
Loans Help
29 June 2020

What to do if you miss a loan repayment

If you have a loan with Monzo, please reach out to us in the app. Here’s what we could do to help.

The Pride flag
Team
26 June 2020

Pride: Remembering our history, and looking towards the fight ahead

This Pride month, we reflect on the importance of remembering the importance of Pride, and the people who fought for our rights. We also take this moment to look at what’s left to do.