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Monzo Blog

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

Quarterly Updates
6 February 2018

Monzo Monthly Update: February

From our API and overdrafts to an exciting Android update, we take a look at last month’s progress, and explain what’s in store for February.

Design
2 February 2018

Understanding our Users

User Research Lead Samantha explains how talking to our customers helps us make more informed design decisions.

Upgrading Explained
26 January 2018

Upgrading Explained: Does upgrading affect my credit score?

We answer some of your most pressing questions and dispel common myths and misconceptions about upgrading your Monzo account.

Product Updates
25 January 2018

Monzo Does Bank Statements

In just a few taps, you’ll be able to create a bank statement from within the Monzo app.

Upgrading Explained
18 December 2017

Why Upgrade?

Good question! We break down the benefits of upgrading your Monzo account.

Team
12 December 2017

Meet Jordan

Product Manager Jordan explains what growth means for Monzo, and how he works with teams across the company to drive it.

Product Updates
1 December 2017

Top ups are back!

As of today, you can top up your upgraded Monzo account from another debit card, or through Apple Pay and Android Pay

Technology
29 November 2017

Very Robust etcd

We know Monzo's platform must be extremely reliable, and etcd is one of our most critical components. We've gone to great lengths to make sure it can survive a range of failures.

Product Updates
14 November 2017

Tap to Activate Your Debit Card

You can now activate your new Monzo debit card just by tapping it on your Android device!

Product Updates
30 October 2017

Monzo-to-Monzo Payments Come to the Current Account

If you've already upgraded to the current account, you can now pay your contacts in just a few taps – emoji included!

Product Updates
27 September 2017

Searching for Answers on Android

Powered by machine learning, the Android Help screen now allows you to search for answers quickly.

Product Updates
25 September 2017

An Android Progress Report

Kicking off a week of Android-related updates, product manager Jami brings us up to speed and explains what’s in store for the next few months.

Team
4 September 2017

Meet Phil – Head of Partnerships

My goal is to help achieve Monzo’s vision of becoming the financial control centre for people’s lives.

Community
1 September 2017

Open Office August: The Debrief

What we learnt at this month’s design-focused Open Office event.

Product Updates
23 August 2017

The Current Account Preview: Coming to a Letter Box Near You Soon!

We’re ready to start posting debit cards out to your home, on both Android and iOS