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

Winter Savings Challenge frozen card
How Money Works
29 October 2019

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!

Monzo 101
28 October 2019

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.

Saving Illustrations
How Money Works
How to Save Money
24 October 2019

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.

Illustration of a Monzo card and phone
Monzo 101
24 October 2019

15 features that'll turn Monzo sceptics into Monzo obsessives

A rundown of features that'll make you fall in love with Monzo.

Monzo 3.0 app
Product Updates
24 October 2019

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.

Monzo card
Monzo 101
24 October 2019

9 Monzo features and why you need them

The definitive list of game-changing Monzo features.

[Blogpost] Saving Illustrations
How Money Works
How to Save Money
Savings Account Guides
18 September 2020

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. 🏠

Illustration of notes and coins
How Money Works
23 October 2019

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.

[Blogpost] Saving Illustrations-19
How Money Works
How to Save Money
22 October 2019

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. 

[Blogpost] How to get out of debt
How Money Works
22 January 2020

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.

[Blogpost] How to save money on food
How Money Works
How to Save Money
9 October 2019

How to save money on food

Saving money and reducing costs can be tough, especially when it comes to cutting down on the essentials. And there’s nothing more essential than food. 

[Blogpost] Savings Plan
How Money Works
How to Save Money
Pots
15 October 2019

How to start a savings plan

We've outlined a few different kinds of savings plans so you can find one that might suit you and your savings goals! 💰

Illustration showing scissors cutting up a Monzo card
Monzo 101
1 October 2019

38 times you absolutely hated Monzo

Sorry not sorry.

Illustration of a megaphone with Monzo cards and confetti coming out of it
Monzo 101
11 October 2019

10 things to say to your friend who still refuses to get Monzo

Before you cut them out of your life forever, try to reason with them.

Wallet filled with money, a Monzo card and surrounded by confetti
Monzo 101
11 October 2019

4 ways Monzo makes payday even better

You wouldn’t think payday could get any better. But if you get paid into your Monzo account, it just might.