Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
Your questions about Universal Credit and the government's coronavirus support, answered by experts
Lost your job or income because of coronavirus? We asked poverty charity Turn2Us to answer your questions about Universal Credit and how to get support if you're struggling with money.
How to shop online safely with Monzo
If you're shopping online more during the lockdown, you could be more at risk of falling victim to fraud.
Controlling outbound traffic from Kubernetes
We recently finished a major networking project which let us control internal traffic in our platform. And we've been thinking about how we can add similar security to network traffic leaving our platform.
Tips for being extra safe on Monzo Business for web
For the times you prefer a bigger screen, here are a few tips to make sure your account stays secure.
Your most common worries about social distancing and self-isolation, answered by therapists
The way coronavirus is affecting our lives can be hard on our mental health. So we asked therapists to answer some of your most common worries about social distancing, self-isolation and coronavirus.
Monzo Business for web is here!
Businesses can now access their account from their computer or laptop.
How to 'Save at Home' during coronavirus
If you're fortunate enough that your income hasn't changed and you've found yourself spending less money while social distancing, why not try to Save at Home?
What you need to know about buy now, pay later schemes
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes are everywhere. And now it's so important to stay home, you might be shopping online more.
How to access Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a single monthly payment from the government. It's meant to cover your living costs and rent if you're out of work or on a low income.
Got a text or email about coronavirus? Here's how to tell if it's real
Fraudsters are faking government texts, to try and trick you into revealing sensitive information or pay fake fines.
What support can you get if you're self-employed during coronavirus?
The government's announced new initiatives to support people who are self-employed throughout the coronavirus outbreak. We've summarised the support you can get.
What support is available for my small business during coronavirus?
The government has announced a range of initiatives to support small businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic. We've outlined what's available to help you understand the best options for your business.
Here's how the government is helping businesses through coronavirus
We know that if you're the owner or the employee of a small business, this might be a particularly difficult time for you. We've outlined some of the main points that came out of the Chancellor's speech.
Introducing Monzo Business. It just works, so you can too 💼
We've spent the last 12 months learning what you need from a business bank account. Today we're launching two business accounts, so you can pick the one that works best around your business.
Plans cancelled because of coronavirus? Find out if you can get your money back
If your plans get disrupted or cancelled because of coronavirus, we explain if and how you might be able to get your money back, and what we can do to help.