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

We built network isolation for 1,500 services to make Monzo more secure
We've been working on isolating the 1,500 services that power Monzo. The sheer size and complexity of our platform made this difficult. But by protecting us against compromised services, it makes Monzo more secure.

How we scaled our data team from 1 to 30 people (part 1)
Dimitri our VP of Data explains how data works at Monzo, and shares the high level principles we've used to scale the team.

29 ways to save money on household bills
With the cost of household bills continuing to rise there's never been a better time to make sure you're paying the right amount. We've put together a few ways you could be saving money on bills.

4 ways you can start to save money as a teenager
Whether you're looking to get a new phone, save money for a holiday with your friends, or even buy your first car, saving money as a teenager is hard.

We’ve added your statement of fees to your account
Your statement of fees is a document we’ve introduced as part of new regulations in the UK.

Save £2 every time the temperature goes below 10°C with the Winter Savings Challenge ❄️
Winter is here and we’ve created a Winter Savings Challenge for you to take on!

More people are switching to Monzo away from legacy banks
14,563 people switched to Monzo through the Current Account Switch Service in the last three months as more people leave their existing bank for new ones.

How to save money on your wedding
Your big day can come with a big price tag – the average UK couple spent £31.9k on a wedding in 2019! But planning ahead can help you save up and cut costs.

15 features that'll turn Monzo sceptics into Monzo obsessives
A rundown of features that'll make you fall in love with Monzo.

What's next for the new look Monzo app? We're improving it using your feedback
We recently released Monzo 3.0 and gave Monzo a makeover! You’ve shared lots of useful feedback, which we’ll be using to make some improvements.

9 Monzo features and why you need them
The definitive list of game-changing Monzo features.
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How to save money for a house
When you're looking to buy a house, the first thing you need to think about is saving up for a house deposit. 🏠

9 questions to ask yourself before you borrow money
Can you afford it? And will you be better off in the long run? If you’re thinking about borrowing money, ask yourself these 9 questions first.
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How to save money in London
London is one of the most expensive cities to live in in the world – but there are plenty of bargains if you know where to look.
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How to get out of debt
Debt is something that is rarely discussed, but ignoring it can have an expensive impact on finances. Here's a brief guide on how to get out of debt.