Monzo Blog

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

How We Protect You
7 February 2019

How to protect your money from authorised push payment fraud

Do you really know who you’re sending money to? Find out how to avoid authorised push payment fraud and what we’re doing to protect you.

How Money Works
Budgeting Tips
6 February 2019

How to use a zero-sum budget

Want to stop wasting money? Always skint at the end of the month? Try using a zero-sum budget to get your spending under control.

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Monzo 101
How We Protect You
29 June 2021

Is Monzo safe?

Your money's safe with Monzo, and more than 7 million people across the UK trust Monzo and use us to manage their money.

Savings Pot
How Money Works
Budgeting Tips
10 October 2019

How to use the 50/20/30 budget rule

Pay off debt, save for the future and control your spending with a 50/20/30 budget. Here’s how to create one in four steps.

Product Updates
5 February 2019

Why you can't create new Savings Pots – for now

As of today, you won't be able to create a new Savings Pot - but we're working to make them available again soon.

Product Updates
4 February 2019

Pay anyone, with just a link

Paying people just got easier. You can now pay anyone with just a link!

How Money Works
4 February 2019

How to give back when you’re broke

Donating money isn’t the only way to support a good cause. Here are nine ways to make a difference if your heart’s bigger than your bank balance.

Monzo 101
1 February 2019

How to use Monzo to split bills

Going Dutch on dinner or doing the shared shop for your flat? Use Monzo to get people to pay you back easily.

Mental Health
30 January 2019

How we manage mental health

We’re working to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone.

Product Updates
31 January 2019

See your receipts in Monzo with Flux

Thanks to our partnership with Flux, you'll now be able to see receipts for purchases at selected retailers in your Monzo app!

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How Money Works
30 January 2019

15 ways to save money and the planet at the same time

Can being more sustainable can actually save you cash?

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How Money Works
30 January 2019

How much does a dog cost?

You’ve always dreamed of owning your own pooch and think you’re ready for the commitment. But can you afford a furry friend?

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How Money Works
Savings Account Guides
22 September 2020

How much does it cost to have a baby?

Make sure your little bundle of joy doesn’t break the bank. Use Monzo's suite of tools to help you budget for the baby effectively ✅

How Money Works
10 December 2019

How cashback works

Can you really get paid for spending money? Find out how cashback works with Monzo and other cashback sites, how to earn it and what to look out for.

Product Updates
29 January 2019

What we’ll build in 2019

In the next 12 months we’ll pursue ideas that help us make Monzo better, bring it to more people, and build a sustainable business.

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