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

How Money Works
9 April 2020

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 We Protect You
7 April 2020

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.

Technology
5 April 2020

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.

Let's Talk Business
1 April 2020

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.

Coronavirus and mental health
Mental Health
Coronavirus
Financial Inclusion
9 April 2020

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.

Let's Talk Business
1 April 2020

Monzo Business for web is here!

Businesses can now access their account from their computer or laptop.

How Money Works
31 March 2020

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?

Buy now, pay later schemes
How Money Works
30 March 2020

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.

Universal Credit guide
Coronavirus
Financial Inclusion
30 March 2020

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.

How We Protect You
Fraud
27 March 2020

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.

[Blogpost] Self Employed People Coronavirus annoucements
Let's Talk Business
Coronavirus
27 March 2020

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.

Business COVID-19
Let's Talk Business
Coronavirus
26 March 2020

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 COVID-19 (1)
Let's Talk Business
Coronavirus
18 March 2020

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.

Monzo Business
Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
17 March 2020

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.

Monzo HQ
Coronavirus
16 March 2020

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.