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

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How Money Works
4 June 2019

Save £667.95 a year with the Reverse 1p Saving Challenge

Do the 1p Saving Challenge backwards, so it gets easier over time!

Technology
30 May 2019

We’re experiencing problems with some bank transfers

Some bank transfers aren't working. We're working on sorting it out asap.

Design
30 May 2019

Why everyone at Monzo does research

It might seem like blasphemy to other researchers, but we encourage everyone who works on the Monzo app to do their own user research.

How Money Works
23 May 2019

Could rounding-up your spending help you afford your next holiday?

Rounding up your purchases to the nearest pound and saving the spare change is helping more than 380,000 people save money!

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How We Protect You
Fraud
23 May 2019

How to protect yourself against APP fraud

Authorised push payment (APP) fraud is where someone tricks you into sending them money from your bank account. Here are some tips how to avoid being a victim.

How Money Works
23 May 2019

What is nudge theory? And can it help you manage your money?

How to use the science of persuasion to help you get your financial life in order.

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How Money Works
30 May 2019

Micro-saving is the trend that’s making it easier to save

Setting aside small amounts of money regularly can be one of the most effective ways to save.

How I Use Monzo
22 May 2019

‘I saved up enough money to go to Madrid for the Champions League final’

Real people tell us how they use Monzo. 30-year-old Liverpool fan Emini explains how roundups helped him save enough for a trip to Madrid.

Dear Monzo
22 May 2019

Dear Monzo, buying a house feels out of reach

As Laura tells one reader in Leeds, buying a home these days is hard. But if you want to start saving and see if you can get there, you've got options.

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How Money Works
Pots
18 November 2019

Everything they didn't teach you in school about how to save money

Financial self-education 💪

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How Money Works
16 May 2019

Could eating less meat help you cut your costs?

Eating less meat saved British people more than £2.8 billion last year.

Mental Health
Diversity and Inclusion
16 May 2019

What we're doing to keep Monzo accessible

This Global Accessibility Day we're sharing some of the work we're doing to make sure everyone can access Monzo.

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Mental Health
15 May 2019

Take the National Numeracy Challenge!

This National Numeracy Day, put your skills to the test and get more confident with numbers.

Mental Health
15 May 2019

An update on how we're supporting mental health

If your mental health affects the way you manage your money, you might want to tell us. So we can support you in a way that suits your needs.

Product Updates
15 May 2019

Monzo Plus: here's what's coming next!

We’ve launched Monzo Plus, so what happens now? Here's a look at the road ahead for 2019 and beyond.