Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
What's your saving style?
There are lots of ways to save. But how do you find a method that works for you? Whether you want to save faster, smarter or more reliably, follow these tips to help you put money away.
The Refactathon: Cleaning up old code
We held an internal hackathon to improve some of the oldest code in the bank! Here’s why that’s good for our engineers and our customers.
How to save for a wedding
The average cost of a wedding in the UK is £32,273. Learn how to budget and save for your wedding ceremony, reception and honeymoon in three steps.
How to save for retirement
Saving for retirement is important if you want to spend your twilight years in comfort. We’ve got some solid guidance to give you a headstart.
What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding is a way to raise money from a large number of people. We’ve explained how it works and what to consider before becoming a funder.
How to save for a house deposit 🏠
Looking to buy your first home? With the average house deposit at £33,127, your goal may seem far away. But we’ve got some solid tips for saving towards it.
We’re planning to launch a business current account
We’re in the very early stages of exploring business bank accounts, and we’re applying for some funding to help us.
You can now pay cash into your Monzo account!
You can deposit cash in your Monzo account at any of the 28,000 PayPoints or 11,500 Post Offices across the UK.
Why we’re lending
We want to lend money in a way that’s fair, transparent, and helps you achieve your goals.
An update on the Women in Finance Charter
In May 2017 we signed the Women in Finance Charter, and pledged to improve the gender balance in our senior team. Here’s an update on the progress we’ve made so far.
We’re making Summary more flexible
We’re updating Summary so you can budget in a way that works for you.
The big guide to ISAs
An ISA is a tax-free account for cash and investments. Learn how they work and what the different types are – including cash, Lifetime, and stock and shares ISAs.
Monzo Monthly Update: November
We take a look at the progress we’ve made so far, and explain what’s in store for the rest of the month.
The national minimum wage, the national living wage and the real living wage
If you work in the UK, learn about the wages you’re entitled to, how they’re calculated, and how they compare to the real living wage.
Sharing our social media guidelines
Companies usually have strict policies about what people can and can’t do on their own social media accounts. At Monzo, we're taking a different approach.
