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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

How to open a business bank account with just your phone
Open a full bank account, straight from your phone, with Monzo Business.

“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.

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.

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.

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 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.