Monzo Blog

The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.

How Money Works
10 September 2018

How to rent student accommodation

Our guide covers everything from choosing housemates to applying for a house.

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How Money Works
Current Account Guides
18 November 2019

How to open a UK bank account

Here’s how to open a bank account in the United Kingdom. Opening a bank account with Monzo takes minutes!

Monzo 101
Current Account Guides
5 September 2018

How to get a bank statement from Monzo

You can download bank statements for any month from the Monzo app!

Quarterly Updates
4 September 2018

Monzo Monthly Update: September

From bringing Monzo to younger people, to improving the performance of our iOS app, we take a look at the progress we’ve made in August, and explain what’s in store for September.

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Monzo 101
4 September 2018

How to get your salary paid into your Monzo account

There are a few ways to add money to your Monzo account, including getting your salary paid straight in.

Monzo 101
3 September 2018

Is Monzo free?

Yes! Opening a Monzo account is free, and you don’t have to pay for your hot coral Monzo card. We won’t charge you for spending with your card or withdrawing cash in the UK, and it’s free to spend with your card abroad.

How Money Works
30 August 2018

How to manage your bills

Here’s some handy guidance to help you stay on top of payments and get the best deal.

Monzo 101
23 August 2018

The 7-Day Switch! What happens when you switch to Monzo?

Switching bank accounts can seem like a hassle, but the Current Account Switch Service makes it easy! Switching to Monzo only takes seven days – here’s what happens on each one.

Product Updates
23 August 2018

Move money out of Pots automatically!

You can now move money out of Pots automatically, so you can spend it when you need it!

Product Updates
22 August 2018

Launching 3D Secure!

We’ve built 3D Secure (the Monzo way!) so you can make online payments safely.

Product Updates
22 August 2018

The end of The Big List!

Three months ago today we published a list of features and committed to bringing them to you. Here’s what we’ve done in the last three months to make Monzo better, and what we plan to do next!

Product Updates
21 August 2018

An update on getting interest paid on savings

As part of the Big List, we committed to helping you get interest paid on savings in a pot. Here’s an update about our plans and how the project’s going!

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Monzo 101
21 August 2018

How to budget with Monzo

Budgeting apps can take the painful admin out of setting and sticking to a budget. You can use the Monzo app to plan and track your spending, so you can manage your money better.

Monzo 101
16 August 2018

How to automate your financial life with Monzo

Wouldn’t it be good if your money managed itself? Here are four ways you can use Monzo to automate your finances.

Product Updates
15 August 2018

Try splitting the bill in Monzo Labs on iOS!

We’ve built a better version of bill splitting, that lets you split the bill with other Monzo users instantly, with a few clicks in the app.

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