Monzo 101
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Is Monzo safe?
Your money's safe with Monzo, and more than 5 million people across the UK trust Monzo and use us to manage their money.
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What is FSCS protection?
Up to £85,000 of the money in your Monzo account is protected by the government. Find out what FSCS protection is and how it can help you.
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Should I pay in local currency or pounds (GBP) when I use Monzo abroad?
Euros, Dollars, Pesos or Rupees – always pay in the local currency when you’re using Monzo abroad, so you can get the Mastercard exchange rate, without any extra charges.
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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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Why you should make Monzo your main bank, according to people who have
98% of people who use Monzo as their main account would recommend it.
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Mastercard exchange rate - What's the rate on Monzo?
When you make payments abroad using Monzo, we pass on the Mastercard exchange rate directly to you, without any markups.
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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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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.
