Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
- Customer Support
What to do if you're affected by the Flybe collapse
What to do if you're affected by Flybe going into administration.
- How Money Works
How to check your credit score
Checking your credit score can help you find out what your borrowing health is like and how you might look to potential lenders. We've outlined how to check your credit score!
- How Money Works
Creating a business plan for the first time
You’ve had an idea in the back of your mind for years and now you’re finally taking the big step to start a business. We’ve outlined what to include in a business plan, how to write it and other steps to take.
- How Money Works
What are credit checks or credit searches?
Credit checks can be confusing (sometimes they’re even called credit searches – which only adds to the confusion). We’ve outlined what a credit check actually is, the different types you’ll find and when you might need one.
- How Money Works
What is a 'good' credit score?
There is no universal 'good' or high credit score in the UK! We've explained what a credit score actually is, how to improve it and all the many myths you've probably heard about credit scores...
- Credit scores
Soon, you’ll be able to see your credit score in Monzo
See your credit score in just a few taps. We'll update you monthly, and tell you what could have affected your score. All inside Monzo. Coming soon!
- How Money Works
Save £5 automatically, every time it rains
Take advantage of the terrible weather and boost your savings every time it rains.
- Monzo HQ
Monzo and Money Saving Expert are the UK’s most recommended brands
According to research by YouGov, 90% of customers would recommend Monzo to a friend 🚀
- How Money Works
The 11 ways you can get funding for your business
Raising money to start up your business can be an important part of getting it off the ground. It might feel daunting at first, but we’ve outlined a few different ways you can try get funding for your business.
- How Money Works
How to start a business in the UK
Setting up your own business is the start of a new and exciting adventure! That can be great, but it can also be quite daunting. So we’ve set out a few things that might be helpful to think about if you’re starting out on your own. 💪
- How I Use Monzo
"I used Monzo to help quit smoking"
David shares his story about how he's used Monzo to help quit smoking, and saved almost £500 at the same time!
- How I Use Monzo
"Monzo helped me beat my gambling addiction and pay off £26,000 in debt"
After a decade trapped in a cycle of gambling and debt, Danny owed payday lenders almost £26,000. With the help of Monzo’s gambling block feature, Danny is now finally debt-free.
- How We Protect You
How we upgraded 3D Secure
We’ve upgraded to the new version of 3D Secure. Backend engineer Arthur explains how we did it.