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All neo banks · Updated 20 October 2026

Monzo review: fees, features and regulation

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Monzo

UK app-based current account with budgeting tools

UK everyday banking

Monzo is a UK bank offering a free current account run from the app, with instant spending notifications, budgeting pots, bill splitting and savings. Paid plans add extras such as higher fee-free withdrawals abroad and insurance. Monzo accounts are for UK residents.

  • Free personal current account
  • Pots for budgeting and saving
  • Fee-free cash withdrawals abroad up to £200 (free plan)
Monthly fee
Free · Extra £3 · Perks £9 · Max from £19
Card
Debit card
Cash abroad
Up to £200 fee-free (free and Extra), £600 (Perks and Max)
Available in
UK residents
Minimum age
16+ (18+ for paid plans)
Deposit protection
FSCS up to £120,000

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