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Referral program general info

Effective 7/9/2024 2:30 PM EST

See our full Referral Program Terms and Conditions for more details. Please check this help page for the latest program offer as it is subject to change at any point.

How to claim a referral reward

Your referral link is in the referral section of your Monzo app - tap the Gift icon at the top of your home screen 🎁

They have 14 days to:

  • Download the Monzo app;

  • Apply for a Monzo account;

  • Add money to their account using an eligible funding method. See "Qualified methods of funding and spending" list below;

  • Activate their Monzo card; and

  • Spend at least $5 on their Monzo card. Peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers don't count. See "Qualified methods of funding and spending" list below.  

Once your friend accepts your invitation, they'll get messages to the mobile number they provided, telling them how long they have to complete the referral steps above.

3. Once your friend completes the required steps, we’ll add $15 to both of your Monzo accounts within 7 business days. 

You’ll each get a push notification to your Monzo app when the bonus is deposited.

We’ll keep you updated and let you know if we’re waiting on your friend to:

  • accept your referral;

  • download the Monzo app;

  • activate their Monzo card; and

  • spend the minimum amount using their Monzo card.


Qualified methods of funding and spending

Adding money to your card

The following ways of adding money qualify as eligible funding ✅

  • ACH bank transfers from another account to Monzo, using the Monzo app or your other bank's app/website

  • Direct deposit from your employer

  • Debit card top-up using another bank's debit card

  • Debit card top-up using P2P apps like Venmo, Cash App, Paypal, or Zelle  

The following ways do not qualify ❌

  • Monzo instant transfers with friends

  • Monzo account to account transfers (between your personal and joint accounts)

  • Wire transfers

  • Cash deposits

  • Check deposits

  • Crypto site / app transfers    

Spending money with your card 

The following types of purchases qualify as eligible spend  ✅

  • Online merchants

  • In-store retail merchants  

The following purchases do not qualify ❌

  • P2P apps like Venmo, Cash App, Paypal, or Zelle

  • Crypto sites or apps

  • ATM (in network or out of network)

  • Gift cards

  • Gambling sites

  • Monzo instant transfers with friends

  • Any transaction made using your account/routing number

  • Transfers to linked bank accounts

  • Certain digital goods and professional services may not qualify


Exclusive offer

Some customers may see an increased $30 reward promoted in their app. If you see this listed in your app, you are eligible for an exclusive offer where you can earn an increased reward for every referral you make. 

To claim this exclusive offer, you will need to send your unique referral with friends who don’t have a Monzo account. When they tap your link, they will enter their phone number which starts a clock. Your friend will have 14 days to:

  • Download the Monzo app;

  • Apply for a Monzo account;

  • Add money to their account using an eligible funding method. See "Qualified methods of funding and spending" list above;

  • Activate their Monzo card; and

  • Spend at least $5 on their Monzo card. Peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers don't count. See "Qualified methods of funding and spending" list above.  

Once your friend completes the required steps, we’ll add $30 to both of your Monzo accounts within 7 business days.   

The group of customers eligible for this exclusive offer may change over time, and we can add or remove customers from the eligible group at our discretion.

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