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

Product Updates
19 March 2018

Half a Million Current Accounts!

Half a million people are now using Monzo through upgraded accounts here in the UK

Technology
2 March 2018

How We Build the Monzo App

Product Manager Jami explains how we turn a sneak peek on the forum into something you can hold in your hands.

Quarterly Updates
28 February 2018

Monzo Monthly Update: March

From adding the Pulse to Android, to more work on major updates to the Spending tab, we take a look at the progress we’ve made in February, and explain what’s in store for March.

Product Updates
14 February 2018

Pulse Comes to Android

We’ve added the Pulse graph to Android, so you can see your spending at a glance.

Product Updates
15 February 2018

Better Transaction Information on Android

Android users can now help us tidy up the way transactions appear in everyone’s apps, by sharing or correcting information we have about retailers.

Product Updates
12 February 2018

Bringing Monzo.me to Everyone!

We’ve made Monzo.me available to everyone! You can now request money and pay other people with one super simple link.

Upgrading Explained
7 February 2018

Upgrading Explained: Are overdrafts optional?

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

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.