Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
What is a 'good' credit score?
Wondering how high your credit score should be? The answer isn’t that simple.
How to check your credit score and report
Here’s how to get your score and report for free, and what to look for when you do.
P45 form, P60 form and P11D - where can you find yours?
Working? You may receive a P60, P45 or P11D from your employer. Find out why you need these forms and how to get them.
Bill splitting made simple
Introducing a new way to split payments with your friends.
Secured and unsecured credit - what's the difference?
Find out what ‘security’ is, why lenders may ask for it, and how secured and unsecured credit are different.
What is a guarantor?
Guarantors can help you get accepted for rented accommodation and credit. Find out who can be your guarantor, what it means to be one, and what to do if you can’t get one.
Monzo Monthly Update: October
From making our iOS app faster, to adding the option to pay cash into your Monzo account, we take a look at the progress we’ve made in September, and explain what’s in store for October.
Understanding your payslip
Excited to see what you’ve earned? Want to make sure you’re being taxed right? Learn the language of payslips with our comprehensive guide.
Share with us
When something affects the way you manage your money, if you let us know we'll do everything we can do support you. So we’ve added a tool called ‘Share with us’ that lets you tell us what’s happening through the Monzo app.
How to protect yourself against identity theft and fraud
Banks and other companies work hard to prevent data theft and financial fraud. But there are a few things you can do to protect yourself too.
How we do on-call at Monzo
A team of engineers are available 24/7/365 to respond when things go wrong. For other companies thinking about how to approach incidents, here’s how we do on-call at Monzo.
We’re working to improve the performance of our iOS app
We’ve been working on making our iOS app much faster, and we’ve made some significant improvements so far!
Student loans in Northern Ireland explained
If you’re planning to go to university, you might want a student loan to help cover your tuition fees and maintenance costs. Here’s how student loans work in Northern Ireland.
How to save money as a student
Stay in control of your spending with our budgeting guide for students. We’ve explained how to calculate a budget, set spending allowances and stick to them. Plus, we have some handy tips for saving and earning money at uni.
How to rent student accommodation
Our guide covers everything from choosing housemates to applying for a house.
