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

Product Updates
2 May 2019

Flexible Savings Pots are back - with a new provider! 🎉

We're launching Flexible Savings Pots with Shawbrook to help you earn 1.12% on your savings.

Product Updates
26 April 2019

Our vision to help people earn more from their savings

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be announcing a series of new partnerships that will lay the foundation for a true savings marketplace. We wanted to lay out our future vision for that marketplace.

How Money Works
1 May 2019

3 ways to save 'little and often' with Monzo

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

Money in Love
25 April 2019

Money in Love: Rob & Vic

This Manchester family of four live off Rob's £25,000 salary, while Vic takes care of their growing family.

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How Money Works
6 December 2019

Save £1,378 in a year with the 52 Week Savings Challenge

It starts by saving £1 on the 1st of January.

How Money Works
24 April 2019

Good debt vs. bad debt: Is borrowing money always a bad idea?

Borrowing can help you manage your finances, increase your wealth and invest in your future. Here’s how to work out if it's worth borrowing money.

How Money Works
24 April 2019

4 money mistakes you might be making

Are you making these common mistakes without realising it?

Product Updates
23 April 2019

It's Monzo Plus

We’re launching Monzo Plus - a way for you to get extra features to your Monzo account for a small monthly fee.

Money in Love
18 April 2019

Money in Love: Sian & Matt

Loughborough students Sian and Matt explain how they live off loans, overdrafts and credit cards, and share the post-uni plans they're making together.

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How Money Works
25 November 2019

Should I get a credit card?

Credit cards can be useful for borrowing small amounts for a short time. But do you really need one?

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How Money Works
28 November 2019

How to get a mortgage

Planning on buying a house? Learn how to find and apply for a mortgage – and boost your chances of getting accepted.

Quarterly Updates
11 April 2019

5 Monzo features you might not know about

Are you getting the most out of Monzo?

Money in Love
11 April 2019

Money in Love: Claire & Mike

Nottingham couple Claire and Mike have been together for 26 years and have four young kids aged nine, eight, five and three.

Product Updates
11 April 2019

You can now add your own images to Pots on both Android and iOS

And let's just say we love your work.

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How Money Works
10 April 2019

'I give my mum money so she can buy whatever she wants'

26 year old Sonya earns £30,000 and lives with her parents in Windsor. She explains why contributing to her family's costs is the least she can do.