Neobanks

Monzo is a UK-based neobank renowned for its budgeting tools, salary sorter, and community-first approach to product development.

✦ Sentiment OverviewUpdated every month · Aug 19, 2026

Monzo maintains exceptionally strong sentiment at 94.8/100 (+0.2), backed by a 4.8/5 rating across nearly 600,000 reviews with steady trajectory. Recent coverage emphasizes product expansion - particularly business banking and the mobile-telco convergence - and thought leadership positioning, with a celebrity-backed brand refresh reinforcing consumer appeal. No meaningful divergence between customer and media perception.

Sentiment index

our score · updated every month
94.8/100 +0.18 vs previous reading
025507510094.825 Jul1 Aug15 Aug

Ratings across platforms

4.6 · 604K · 3
Trustpilot
4.6
72K ratings · 87% positive
Google Play
4.2
182K ratings · 78% positive
10M+ installs
App Store
4.9
350K ratings · 97% positive
Measured September 4, 2026

Where Monzo operates

2 markets
United Kingdom United States

Rating distribution

All platforms
5
85% · 510K
4
5% · 32K
3
2% · 14K
2
1% · 7.6K
1
7% · 40K

Rating & review volume over time

Trustpilot · 4.6★Google Play · 4.5★App Store · 4.8★Review volume · 604K · +2.4%
12345590KJul '26Aug '26Aug '26Aug '26

Brand sentiment trend

positive sentiment, by platform
Trustpilot · 87%Google Play · 87%App Store · 95%
99%92%84%Jul '26Aug '26Aug '26Aug '26

Where Monzo's money came from and went

FY2026

Monzo Bank Holding Group Limited · year ended March 31, 2026

Cost-to-income94.9%
Net margin5.0%
Biggest costOther operating expenses29% of income
Biggest income lineInterest income70% of income
Revenue year on year+38.6%vs FY2025
Costs year on year+38.3%vs FY2025
Operating leverage+0.3 pprevenue outgrew costs
Biggest cost moveOther operating expenses+51%
Interest income: £1,200mFee and commission income: £459.0mOther operating income: £53.7mInterest expense: £376.9mFee and commission expense: £118.9mCredit loss expense: £203.7mPersonnel expense: £421.6mOther operating expenses: £503.9mTax: £1.0mNet profit: £86.4mTotal inflows£1,712mInterest income£1,200mFee and commission income£459.0mOther operating income£53.7mInterest expense£376.9mFee and commission expense£118.9mCredit loss expense£203.7mPersonnel expense£421.6mOther operating expenses£503.9mTax£1.0mNet profit£86.4m
Income and profit keptCosts and tax
Show the figures as a table
Line itemDirectionAmount
Interest incomeIncome and profit kept£1,200m
Fee and commission incomeIncome and profit kept£459.0m
Other operating incomeIncome and profit kept£53.7m
Total inflows£1,712m
Interest expenseCosts and tax£376.9m
Fee and commission expenseCosts and tax£118.9m
Credit loss expenseCosts and tax£203.7m
Personnel expenseCosts and tax£421.6m
Other operating expensesCosts and tax£503.9m
TaxCosts and tax£1.0m
Net profitKept£86.4m

Source: Annual Report and Accounts 2026 · figures in millions, rounded · Compare with other fintechs

App screenshots

App Store
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In the media

brand coverage
tech.eu

New Monzo CEO "huge advocate" of Monzo's business bank

tech.eu · 3w ago

Monzo Business is soon to launch in Spain following its recent launch in Ireland.

ffnews.com

Open Banking Expo UK & Europe 2026: Vinted, Santander, and Monzo Leaders to Headline Speaker Line-up

ffnews.com · 3w ago

Open Banking Expo UK & Europe 2026 announces a powerhouse speaker line-up including Vinted, Santander, and Monzo to discuss the future of...

gfmag.com

American Banks Left the Door Open. European Fintechs Are Walking In.

gfmag.com · 3w ago

As European fintechs target U.S. expansion, the new battleground for U.S. banking will be about who owns relationships, not balance sheets.

fintechmagazine.com

Monzo Mobile: The Convergence of Payments and Telco

fintechmagazine.com · 1mo ago

With its new eSIM data plans, Monzo is fusing mobile network connectivity with personal transactional infrastructure in a single ecosystem.

ffnews.com

Monzo Launches 'Get Busy Living' Global Brand Platform Narrated by Olivia Colman

ffnews.com · 1mo ago

Monzo unveils 'Get busy living', its first global brand platform narrated by Olivia Colman, marking a major expansion for the digital...

About Monzo

Monzo was founded in 2015 and started as a prepaid card before obtaining its full UK banking licence in 2017. Famous for its hot coral card and community-driven features. Reached 10 million UK customers in 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What plans does Monzo offer?

Monzo offers: Standard (free), Extra (£3/mo), Plus (£5/mo) and Premium (£15/mo). Premium includes a metal card, phone and travel insurance and access to a VPN. Standard covers everyday banking at no cost.

Can I deposit cash into a Monzo account?

Yes, via the PayPoint retail network (28,000+ locations across the UK). A £1 fee applies per deposit, minimum £5, maximum £300. This service is only available within the United Kingdom.

How does Monzo Flex work?

Monzo Flex is a credit card with the option to spread purchases over 3, 6 or 12 months. Spreading over 3 months is interest-free (0% APR). Longer plans carry ~24% APR. Available to eligible Monzo users with a suitable credit history.

Does Monzo work outside the UK?

Monzo UK is exclusively for UK residents — you cannot open an account with a non-UK address. In 2024 Monzo launched a US version with limited functionality. There are no current plans to expand to the EU.

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