Year in Monzo 2023
This is the story of how you spent your year, as told by your bank.
The nation’s Year in Monzo
This year was more than just a year – it was an era. These are some of the iconic moments that made 2023.
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Barbenheimer brought a box office boom
Cinema spending jumped +261% on July 22. People took to their local cinemas en masse in fedoras and pink cowboy hats to see Barbie, or Oppenheimer, or both.
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Leicester was the nightlife capital of the UK
Leicester locals loved going out-out, and spent the most on late-night entertainment. But there’s some competition when it comes to claiming the title.
Liverpudlians were partial to a late-night snack, and spent more on food between 11PM and 4AM than anywhere else.
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Taylor and Beyoncé dominated the world stage
We saw two diva-worthy spikes in spending on concerts when Beyoncé and Taylor Swift tour tickets went on sale.
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Greggs was a firm favourite in all but one place
Londoners once again stood alone in preferring Pret to Greggs, which came out on top literally everywhere else.
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Colin and Cuthbert divided the nation
Recent years have seen the nation more polarised than ever when it comes to the important issues – cake. There’s a clear North/South divide between Colin and Cuthbert enthusiasts (or M&S and Aldi shoppers).