Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
Product UpdatesYou now only need £10 to open a Monzo Savings Pot
You can now open an Easy Access Savings Pot with a £10 minimum deposit and start earning up to 1.15% interest (AER, variable).
Money in LoveMoney in Love: Michael and Dan
“We feel more comfortable when we have control over our own finances”
How Money WorksTake the 'No Spendtember' Challenge and cut out spending on things you don't really need
It's a full 30 days where your goal is to stop spending on things you don't really need.
Dear MonzoWhy over-paying your student loan could end up costing you more
Student loans are very different to most other kinds of debt. And in some cases, clearing your student loan early could actually cost you more!
Monzo 101Is Monzo a debit card?
Yes! Monzo is much more than just a spending card!
Product UpdatesMonzo Plus – you asked us to make it simpler, so we’ve created bundles
You told us Monzo Plus could be made even simpler - so that's what we've done! Introducing the Traveller, Home and Supporter bundles 🎉
Monzo 101Why we ask you to take a video selfie when you sign up for Monzo
We use it to confirm that you're really you.
Monzo 101How to open a Monzo account
Signing up for a Monzo bank account takes minutes, and you can do it all from your phone.
Banking and RegulationIntroducing Strong Customer Authentication: What you need to know
New rules for all banks, including Monzo, mean we’ll start increasing security around using your account and making payments. So the way you log into the Monzo app is changing, and we’ll ask you to regularly prove your identity by reauthenticating.
Money in LoveMoney in love: Craig & Nichola
“We pool our money when we get paid, pay the bills and the mortgage, then halve whatever’s left”
How Money WorksWhat's the first thing you spend on when you get paid? We asked and you answered.
Some of you said bills, some of you said savings. A lot of you said drinks...
Product UpdatesGet your student loan a day before your friends do
We’ve built a new feature called Get Paid Early, which lets you get your student loan a day earlier than usual, for free.
Product UpdatesMonzo now lets you get paid a day early, for free
You can now get your salary paid a day early, for free! No cost, not hassle. Just more time with your money.
