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

Community
1 August 2019

Meet the Saving Squad: Bekki

We chatted to super-saver Bekki about how she's used Monzo on her saving journey.

Money in Love
31 July 2019

Money in Love: “My ex racked up £6,000 of debt in my name”

After they split, 26-year-old Georgia discovered her ex had maxed out multiple credit cards, all in her name. She shares how she tackled the debt with help from her new partner, Luke.

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How Money Works
1 August 2019

What is the August No Spend Challenge and how can you start it?

The goal of the challenge is to rein in spending on things you don’t really need this August.

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Technology
31 July 2019

How we experiment at Monzo

Making big decisions is hard. So at Monzo, we test our ideas out whenever we can. Here's how that works!

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How Money Works
29 July 2019

How to reclaim mis-sold PPI for free

The deadline to claim compensation is 29th August 2019. If you borrowed money in the nineties and noughties, consider making a claim.

Monzo 101
23 July 2019

The ‘pink’ bank card you keep seeing? What it is and how to get one

It’s a Monzo debit card!

Dear Monzo
23 July 2019

Dear Monzo, I've always struggled with budgeting

As Laura tells one reader, to have any chance of sticking to your budget, you need to be realistic.

How Money Works
23 July 2019

What is a Fixed Term Savings Pot?

We’ve just launched a 3 month Fixed Savings Pot, with a market-leading interest rate of 1.35% (AER, variable).

Product Updates
23 July 2019

We're launching an exclusive 3 month Fixed Savings Pot with a market-leading interest rate!

You can now access the highest interest rate on the market for a 3 month Fixed Savings Pot, through Monzo.

Quarterly Updates
22 July 2019

Monzo Quarterly Update: Q3 2019

What we've been working on in the last three months, and what's in store next!

Monzo 101
22 July 2019

12 of our favourite Monzo reviews

In our totally unbiased opinion, here are some of our favourite reviews of Monzo, as told by our customers.

Should I pay in local currency or pounds (GBP) when I use Monzo abroad?
Monzo 101
26 November 2023

Should I pay in local currency or pounds (GBP) when I use Monzo abroad?

Euros, Dollars, Pesos or Rupees – always pay in the local currency when you’re using Monzo abroad, so you can get the Mastercard exchange rate, without any extra charges.

Product Updates
16 July 2019

We’ve been testing if we can help you remortgage

A remortgage is when you already have a mortgage, but you switch to a new deal to avoid paying higher interest rates.

Money in Love
17 July 2019

Money in Love: Fuminori and Jake

Through stories from real-life relationships, we’re tackling the taboo around couples and their cash.

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How We Protect You
Fraud
17 July 2019

Protect yourself against investment scams on social media

An investment opportunity promising you amazing returns in days? It’s probably a scam.