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

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.

How Money Works
1 January 2020

Save £667.95 a year with the 1p Saving Challenge

It starts by saving just 1p, and you can do it automatically with Monzo.

How Money Works
9 April 2019

Have you left it too late to start saving?

You’re always putting it off. But the longer you wait, the harder it feels to start saving from scratch.

Dear Monzo
9 April 2019

Dear Monzo, I'm £7,000 in debt and I’m struggling to clear it

As Laura tells one reader, putting money in savings while you’re paying off debt might make you feel better. But it can cost you more in the long run.

How We Protect You
4 April 2019

Why we sometimes freeze, block or close Monzo accounts

Blocking or closing accounts is something all banks have to do sometimes, to meet their legal and regulatory obligations, in line with their terms and conditions, and to help fight against financial crime. We explain why this (very rarely) happens.

Product Updates
4 April 2019

You can now open an ISA through your Monzo app 🎉

Save money in a Pot without paying tax on the interest you earn. Just in time for the new tax year.

Money in Love
4 April 2019

Money in Love: Nellie & Nial

Nellie and Nial have just bought a flat in London, but have mixed feelings about doing it with their parents’ money.