Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
38 times you absolutely hated Monzo
Sorry not sorry.
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.
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.
How our security team handle secrets
We recently designed a new system to manage secret information safely – from the keys that we use to sign your Mastercard transactions, to credentials for external services.
How to save money, according to people who actually manage it
We asked the experts in the Monzo Saving Squad to share their best tips on how to save money.
How does a savings account work?
A savings account is a place to keep money so that it earns interest. Here's a brief guide on how savings accounts work!
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
