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

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How Money Works
2 October 2019

How do I take my name off a joint bank account?

The first thing to do would be to contact your bank, as different banks might have different ways to go about this.

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How I Use Monzo
1 October 2019

We asked what image you’d chosen for your new Bills Pot and you didn’t disappoint

We wanted to see what you’d picked for your new Bills Pots. And we’re loving what we’ve seen so far.

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How Money Works
30 September 2019

‘LockYourPot-tober’: The new saving challenge to help manage your money this October

'LockYourPot-tober' is a challenge where you keep your money locked in a Pot until the end of the month.

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Product Updates
26 September 2019

Introducing Salary Sorter and Bills Pots

As well as a space for spending and saving, Monzo now offers a bills pot to completely sort all your money. We've also launched the salary sorter, so you can sort your salary into each space as soon as it arrives in your account.

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How Money Works
Savings Account Guides
22 September 2020

Which savings account is best for a lump sum of money?

It's important to consider all the options of savings accounts when it comes to what you should do with a lump sum of money.

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Customer Support
23 September 2019

What to do if you're affected by the Thomas Cook collapse

We know this is a worrying situation for a lot of people using Monzo, especially anyone currently abroad, so here's what you can do to get home safely, and get your money back.

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Product Updates
20 September 2019

The Monzo app is changing: we've had a makeover

We've outgrown our current app, and it's time to shake things up. So we've built a new-look app that makes it easier to see what Monzo can do for you, and leaves plenty of room for where we're going!

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How Money Works
Savings Account Guides
8 April 2020

Tax free savings allowance - what is yours and where to find it

Your tax free savings allowance, also known as a Personal Savings Allowance, is a way for most people to earn interest from savings without paying tax!

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How Money Works
Current Account Guides
15 September 2020

How do I know when I opened my bank account?

At some point your bank might ask when you opened your bank account. Here's how to find out!

Banking and Regulation
10 September 2019

Strong Customer Authentication: Using Chip and PIN more often when making contactless payments

New rules for all banks, including Monzo, mean you’ll need to use Chip and PIN more often when paying with your card.

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How Money Works
Current Account Guides
16 September 2020

How long does a bank transfer take?

Bank transfers are usually fast and easy, however there are a few instances when they can take longer to go through. 

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Monzo 101
10 September 2019

All the reasons you shouldn't get Monzo by people who have

Number 1: Hot Coral will become your entire life

Product Updates
5 September 2019

You now only need £10 to open a Monzo Savings Pot

You can now open an Easy Access Savings Pot with a £10 minimum deposit and start earning up to 1.15% interest (AER, variable).

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How Money Works
Current Account Guides
22 September 2020

How long should you keep bank statements?

Keeping hold of your bank statements can be useful when applying for a mortgage, a loan, or when filing your tax return. Find out how long you should keep yours ✅

How much can you withdraw from an ATM?
How Money Works
Current Account Guides
27 November 2023

How much can you withdraw from an ATM?

The daily amount that you can withdraw from an ATM depends on what bank you're with and the type of account you have.