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Joining Monzo as a backend engineer
If you’re thinking of applying to Monzo or you’re just about to start, here’s what to expect in your first few weeks. Kieran McHugh explains how we onboard backend engineers at Monzo.
Engineering Principles at Monzo
We’ve distilled some of the lessons we’ve learned while building Monzo over the past three years into a common set of engineering principles.
The British Airways data breach: How Monzo responded
Last night British Airways announced that the personal and financial details of their customers had been stolen. We identified the 1,300 Monzo customers who’ve been affected, and ordered them replacement cards as a precaution.
Live updates: Monzo customers and the Marriott group data breach
The Marriott hotel group just announced that more than 500 million customers of its Starwood hotels have been affected by a data breach.
Monzo Monthly Update: April, 2019
We launched ISAs just in time for the end of the tax year, and we're working on giving you even more options to grow your savings.
Revisiting the Vulnerable Customers Team in 2019
They work to understand the needs of all our customers, especially those who are more likely to have problems with their money.
Monzo Monthly Update: February 2019
From improving Golden Tickets to making paying people even easier, we released a bunch of new and exciting things last month!
Monzo Monthly Update: March 2019
We've been making progress with our new and exciting 2019 plans - from business accounts to Monzo Plus, here's what we've been up to!
Why you should make Monzo your main bank, according to people who have
98% of people who use Monzo as their main account would recommend it.
Do the 1p Savings Challenge monthly and save £667.95 a year
Do the 1p Savings Challenge monthly, so you can set aside your savings as soon as you get paid.
Save £150.55 a year with the Save the Date Challenge
It works by taking the date every day, adding up the day, month and year, then setting aside the total amount in pennies.
Are pyramid schemes legal in the UK?
No, pyramid schemes are illegal. People who create them could go to prison, and if you join one you could end up losing hundreds of pounds.
My bank says I need to move my money into a 'safe account' – should I?
No – this is a kind of fraud where someone tricks you into sending them money, usually by pretending to be from a company you trust.
Can I get a Monzo account if I already have a bank account?
Yes! You can have more than one bank account, so you can open a Monzo account alongside any other accounts you already have.
