Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
TeamThank you, from our co-founder Jonas
After nine years, our co-founder Jonas is leaving Monzo ❤️
How Money WorksHow much can you withdraw from an ATM?
The daily amount that you can withdraw from an ATM depends on what bank you're with and the type of account you have.
Monzo 101Should 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.
TechnologyA Day in the Life of a Technical Programme Manager at Monzo
The Technical Programme Manager (TPM for short) role is hugely varied. I want to take you on a journey through a typical day in my life as a Technical Programme Manager here at Monzo.
Product UpdatesHow we built the new Home screen, by the people who got us here
We've had a makeover, redesigning your Home screen to keep track of all the things you have going on in Monzo today and to make space for the future.
Product UpdatesThe new and improved Home screen
We've had a makeover, redesigning your Home screen to keep track of all the things you have going on in Monzo today and to make space for the future.
InvestmentsYour fund and ETFs
From the moment you open your Investment Pot and start investing, it’s over to the fund manager to look after the fund you’ve chosen. But you may still be wondering more about your fund and where it's invested. Well, we’ve got the answers…
InvestmentsMonzo Investments is here – leave the hard work to us
Become an investor and start building for the future, without having to do the hard work. With Monzo Investments, you can pick from 3 ready-made investment options, based on the risk you’re happy to take. Then let experts manage the rest for you.
How Money Works6 do’s and don’ts of protecting your money boundaries while still enjoying your social life
Here's how to reach your money goals while maintaining a buzzing social life.
Monzo Me“I spend thousands celebrating my coupled-up friends, why don’t they reciprocate?”
Stefanie, 29, is constantly spending money to celebrate her predominantly coupled-up friends.
TechnologyProtecting our platform from spikes in usage by reducing load from the Monzo app
This blog explores how we’ve made our platform more resilient to spikes in app opens. We can now reduce load on our platform before we get overwhelmed so you can still access and use critical parts of the app, and your card continues to work.
Customer SupportHow we can support you if someone with a Monzo account dies
Our bereavement specialists are here to support you and make closing the Monzo account of someone who’s died as simple as possible.
Mental HealthWe've improved our gambling block
We’ve been working closely with gambling charity GamCare, our customers, industry experts and people with first hand experience to improve our gambling block.
