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Monzo Blog

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

Quarterly Updates
1 October 2018

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
How Money Works
10 October 2019

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.

Product Updates
25 September 2018

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 Money Works
21 September 2018

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.

Technology
20 September 2018

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.

Product Updates
18 September 2018

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!

How Money Works
13 September 2018

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.

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How Money Works
Savings Account Guides
How to Save Money
11 November 2019

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 Money Works
10 September 2018

How to rent student accommodation

Our guide covers everything from choosing housemates to applying for a house.

UK bank account
How Money Works
Current Account Guides
18 November 2019

How to open a UK bank account

Here’s how to open a bank account in the United Kingdom. Opening a bank account with Monzo takes minutes!

Monzo 101
Current Account Guides
5 September 2018

How to get a bank statement from Monzo

You can download bank statements for any month from the Monzo app!

Quarterly Updates
4 September 2018

Monzo Monthly Update: September

From bringing Monzo to younger people, to improving the performance of our iOS app, we take a look at the progress we’ve made in August, and explain what’s in store for September.

Monzo 101
4 September 2018

How to get your salary paid into your Monzo account

There are a few ways to add money to your Monzo account, including getting your salary paid straight in.

Monzo 101
3 September 2018

Is Monzo free?

Yes! Opening a Monzo account is free, and you don’t have to pay for your hot coral Monzo card. We won’t charge you for spending with your card or withdrawing cash in the UK, and it’s free to spend with your card abroad.

How Money Works
30 August 2018

How to manage your bills

Here’s some handy guidance to help you stay on top of payments and get the best deal.