Skip to Content

How Money Works

How Money Works
11 March 2020

How to get out of your overdraft if you're in it all the time

Feel like you're living in your overdraft? If you’re striving to rely on your overdraft less, try these tips and tools to cut costs and find extra money to pay it off.

How Money Works
10 March 2020

The extra cost of being a woman

In 2020, it still costs more to be a woman than a man. And when it comes to personal finances, there's still a long way to go - and it's not women's fault.

Credit Tracker image
How Money Works
Credit scores
4 March 2020

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. 

Credit Tracker Illustrations
How Money Works
Credit scores
4 March 2020

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!

Business Banking Illustration
Business Basics
Let's Talk Business
How Money Works
Business Banking
14 September 2020

Do I need a business bank account?

We've outlined when you might set one up, what you'll need, and some of the benefits of a business bank account (like accounting and separating your finances).

Credit Score Image 2
How Money Works
Credit scores
25 February 2020

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...

How Money Works
Credit scores
16 July 2020

How to improve your credit score

If you borrow money in the future, looking after your credit score could help you get a good deal. See your credit score in Monzo, and track how it changes over time. All in one place, with Monzo Plus.

How Money Works
19 February 2020

Save £5 automatically, every time it rains

Take advantage of the terrible weather and boost your savings every time it rains.

Fundraising blog image
How Money Works
Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
18 February 2020

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.

Business Banking Illustrations
Business Basics
How Money Works
Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
14 February 2020

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 Money Works
23 January 2020

Take on the Spare Change Saving Challenge

Round-up your spending to the nearest pound and put the spare change in a Pot. It adds up quicker than you think!

Image of cash and coins
How Money Works
Loans Help
8 January 2020

Loans for bad credit - find out how to improve your chances

Find out what a 'bad' credit score means and how you could try to improve it if you have one!

How do loans work - image of money
How Money Works
Loans Help
17 December 2019

How do loans work?

There are a few different types of loans, such as unsecured loans and secured loans, with several different uses. Here's how they work...💰

How Money Works
11 December 2019

What do the manifestos mean for your money? Here's what you need to understand first

Want to know what each party’s manifesto really means for your money? You need to understand these financial concepts first.

What is an unsecured loan - image of house keys
How Money Works
Loans Help
14 January 2020

Unsecured loans - what are they and how do they work?

When you get an unsecured loan, you borrow money from a bank or a lender and you agree to make regular payments until the loan has been paid in full. 💰