Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
We've added some new categories
We’ve added two new categories, Family and Personal Care. And we’ve also renamed Cash to Finances.
Monzo Monthly Update: May
From giving everyone the option to switch to Monzo, to adding a few new categories for your spending, we take a look at the progress we’ve made in April, and explain what’s in store for May.
Can I switch bank accounts if I have an overdraft?
Yes! Having an overdraft at your old bank doesn’t stop you from switching accounts through the Current Account Switch Service. But some banks won’t give you the same overdraft with your new account.
Introducing Monzo Labs: Get early access to the newest Monzo features
Our community is at the core of everything we do. And as we grow we want to make sure more and more of you can be part of it!
Can I have more than one bank account?
Yes! You can have as many current accounts as you like. Find out why you won't hurt your credit score, so long as you follow this post! ✅
Switch to Monzo with the Current Account Switch Service!
You can now move your payments over to Monzo in just a few taps!
Say thanks with emoji!
When someone on Monzo sends you money, you can now react with an emoji!
#TagYourTransactions
You can now add tags to your transactions, to help you sort and search the things you buy with Monzo.
Overdrafts are coming!
We’ve begun giving more of you the option to use an overdraft. Here’s everything you need to know about how they work and how to get one.
A technical look at how Monzo-to-Monzo payments work
Backend Engineer James Routley explains the technical work we do to help you send payments to your contacts on Monzo.
Monzo Monthly Update: April
From reaching half a million current accounts, to making more overdrafts available, we take a look at the progress we’ve made in March, and explain what’s in store for April.
Switch to Monzo and Help us Test the Current Account Switch Service
You can now help us test the Current Account Switch Service, and move your payments over to Monzo in just a few taps.
Supporting Mindfulness and Wellbeing at Monzo
Beth from our People team explains what we’re doing at Monzo to help make sure our minds stay healthy.
An update on diversity and inclusion at Monzo, March 2018
We’re building a bank that works for everyone, and to do that we need a diverse team. Here's an update on our progress so far and our plans to improve.
Terms and Conditions: Why the Small Print Matters to Monzo
Head of Legal and Compliance, Dean explains why we’ve made sure our terms and conditions are clear, concise, and easy to understand.