Monzo

Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges
Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges
December 10, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

A wave of funding rounds over the past several months is giving challenger banks fresh financial firepower to position themselves as alternatives to traditional banks,...

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Monzo Business Customer Base Exceeds 500K
Monzo Business Customer Base Exceeds 500K
October 16, 2024  |  Digital Banking

British neo-bank Monzo says it now has more than 500,000 business customers. And with that milestone, the company announced Wednesday (Oct. 16) a new plan...

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Monzo Lets Flex Users Make BNPL Payments via Apple Pay
Monzo Lets Flex Users Make BNPL Payments via Apple Pay
September 17, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Monzo has begun letting its card customers access Apple’s monthly installment payments offering. The U.K. digital lender announced Tuesday (Sept. 17) that it is launching a credit card feature that...

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Neobanks Bet on Direct Deposits to Keep Fickle Consumers Sticky
Neobanks Bet on Direct Deposits to Keep Fickle Consumers Sticky
August 08, 2024  |  Digital Banking

For platforms and neobanks, establishing direct deposits with end users offers an on-ramp to cross-selling opportunities and a wealth of additional revenue streams. The momentum...

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UK Neobank Monzo Customer Count Exceeds 10 Million
UK Neobank Monzo Customer Count Exceeds 10 Million
August 06, 2024  |  Digital Banking

British digital bank Monzo says it has more than 10 million personal customers.  This milestone, announced Tuesday (Aug. 6), comes weeks after the company reached...

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Monzo Debuts Digital Bank Accounts for Kids Under 16
Monzo Debuts Digital Bank Accounts for Kids Under 16
July 17, 2024  |  Digital-First Banking

 British digital bank Monzo is launching a free account for children under 16. The bank on Wednesday announced the waitlist for Monzo for Under 16s,...

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Financial Services Sector Shows Reluctance to Embrace AI
Financial Services Sector Shows Reluctance to Embrace AI
June 30, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) may cut costs, but financial services companies have reportedly been slow to embrace it. That’s according to a report Sunday (June 30)...

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Monzo: UK Bank Watchdog Ends Money Laundering Probe
Monzo: UK Bank Watchdog Ends Money Laundering Probe
June 04, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The U.K.’s financial watchdog has apparently dropped a probe into Monzo’s anti-money laundering system. That’s according to an item buried deep in the neobank’s annual report issued Monday (June...

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UK Neobank Monzo Marks First Profitable Year 
UK Neobank Monzo Marks First Profitable Year 
June 03, 2024  |  Digital Banking

British neobank Monzo is planning further expansion as it marks its first profitable year. The company’s annual report, released Monday (June 3), showed its profit...

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