Monzo 101
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4 reasons you shouldn't get Monzo, according to people who have
We'll play devil's advocate to help you decide.
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The trick we use to make research findings memorable at Monzo
There are some specific biases that come into play when we see or hear new information. We came up with a trick at Monzo to get around them...
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How to switch to Monzo without closing your old bank account
A lot of you have told us you want to switch everything across and make Monzo your main bank account, but you want to keep your old bank account open. Here's how to do just that!
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Thinking about going Full Monzo? Here’s what you need to know
Still using Monzo as just a spending card? You’re missing out. Here's why!
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How to get a Monzo account
Signing up for a Monzo bank account takes minutes, and you can do it all from your phone.
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Unlock the Monzo app using your fingerprint to add an extra layer of privacy
For extra peace of mind, you can use your face or fingerprint to unlock the Monzo app.
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10 Monzo features your old bank doesn't have
We added instant notifications back in 2015. And since then some of the big banks have followed our lead! But there are still quite a few Monzo features that your old bank doesn’t have.
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10 magical Monzo features 🔮
All the Monzo features that'll turn you into a money management mage ✨
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10 reasons why you'll hate having Monzo
Sorry not sorry.
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More people are switching to Monzo away from legacy banks
14,563 people switched to Monzo through the Current Account Switch Service in the last three months as more people leave their existing bank for new ones.
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15 features that'll turn Monzo sceptics into Monzo obsessives
A rundown of features that'll make you fall in love with Monzo.
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9 Monzo features and why you need them
The definitive list of game-changing Monzo features.
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38 times you absolutely hated Monzo
Sorry not sorry.
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10 things to say to your friend who still refuses to get Monzo
Before you cut them out of your life forever, try to reason with them.
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4 ways Monzo makes payday even better
You wouldn’t think payday could get any better. But if you get paid into your Monzo account, it just might.