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

Technology
Data
29 November 2016

Laying the foundation for a data team

At Monzo, we want to build the best bank account in the world. Today, more than ever before, data is central to creating wonderful customer experiences and efficient internal operations.

No Spend November
How Money Works
4 November 2019

What is the No-Spend November challenge and how can you start it?

The goal of the challenge is to rein in how much money you are spending on things you don’t really need in November.

Monzo-Chat-OG
Product Updates
10 July 2019

The evolution of Monzo Chat

As we grow, we want to make sure we can consistently deliver amazing customer service.

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Money in Love
9 July 2019

Money in Love: Russell & Richard

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

Accounting partnership
Product Updates
8 July 2019

Introducing: Xero and FreeAgent for Business Accounts!

From this week, you’ll be able to integrate your Monzo Business Account with Xero or FreeAgent.

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Technology
8 July 2019

How we respond to incidents

A good response process can mean the difference between something being resolved in minutes and an issue developing into something worse!

Product Updates
4 July 2019

New to Monzo Plus: interest on your money and exclusive discounts

Today, we’re adding two new things to Monzo Plus: we’re letting you earn interest on the balance in your Monzo account and giving you access to exclusive offers and discounts.

Tech-Social-Inclusion
Technology
3 July 2019

The role of technology in social inclusion

The technology we use to create Monzo can play a key part in our mission to make money work for everyone.

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Monzo 101
3 July 2019

Everything I wish I’d known about money at university

One of the biggest challenges at university (alongside actual academic work) is managing your money.

Going out
How Money Works
1 July 2019

How much are you spending on going out?

We're spending over £70 on a night out on average, almost a fifth more than last year.

1p Savings Challenge Illustration
How Money Works
27 June 2019

Save £667.95 a year with the 1p Saving Challenge (free printable chart!)

To start the 1p Savings Challenge, just print off this free printable chart! Tick off the amount you save every day and you'll have £667.96 after a year.

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How Money Works
21 October 2019

Pay yourself first: How to save money every month

It means paying a portion of your salary into savings, before you spend money on anything else.

Trending Spending West London
Trending Spending
26 June 2019

Trending Spending: West London

What’s trending in West London last month. Your favourite bars, best coffee shops, and brand new restaurants you’re obsessed with – these are the places the Monzo community love.

Trending Spending Central London
Trending Spending
26 June 2019

Trending Spending: Central London

What’s trending in Central London last month. Your favourite bars, best coffee shops, and brand new restaurants you’re obsessed with – these are the places the Monzo community love.

Trending Spending SW London
Trending Spending
26 June 2019

Trending Spending: South West London

What’s trending in South West London last month. Your favourite bars, best coffee shops, and brand new restaurants you’re obsessed with – these are the places the Monzo community love.