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

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.

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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.

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Fraud
22 June 2020

Snapchat money flipping scams: what you need to know

Fraudsters launder their money by getting everyday people get involved in crime. Often, people don’t even realise they’re breaking the law, or understand the devastating consequences of getting involved.

Let's Talk Business
16 March 2022

How to open a business bank account with just your phone

Open a full bank account, straight from your phone, with Monzo Business.

Let's Talk Business
Business support during coronavirus
2 June 2020

“Potential clients I was in discussions with have just stopped replying”

How is coronavirus affecting your small business? Record producer, audio engineer and Monzo Business customer Dax Liniere shares his story.

Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
1 June 2020

We've added new income and spending categories to Monzo Business

We've introduced brand new spending and income categories especially for business, to make it even easier to manage your money.

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Customer Support
21 September 2023

How we can support you if someone with a Monzo account dies

Our bereavement specialists are here to support you and make closing the Monzo account of someone who’s died as simple as possible.

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Fraud
How We Protect You
27 May 2020

Puppy and kitten deposit scams are on the rise

It might sound too mean to be true. But fraudsters are tricking people into paying deposits for cute kittens and puppies, that don’t actually exist! 

What is cashflow?
Business Basics
Business Banking
27 May 2020

What is cash flow and how does it actually work?

We’ve outlined why cash flow might be important to you, what types of cash flow exist and how to manage your cash flow as a small business.

How to create a small business budget
Let's Talk Business
Business support during coronavirus
Business Basics
20 May 2020

How to create a budget for your small business

Coronavirus might mean that your business is facing some uncertain and worrying times, and so now can be a good time to start looking into managing your cash flow and tracking your finances closely.

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Diversity and Inclusion
19 May 2020

Let’s help everyone belong this pride season 🧡

This Sunday was International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. Our Monzo Pride theme this year focuses on how everyone can belong, regardless of sexuality or gender identity.