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We actually quite like the colour blue. It’s a bright sky, or a vast ocean, oh and it’s our main company colour too, but ever since a travel company named the third January of the year ‘Blue Monday’, we know there’s some defending to do. Said to be the result of the festive period ending, the return to work or study combined with cold weather and little daylight, it’s easy to see how the day got its name (plus does anyone else have a monster cold that no amounts of honey and lemon can defeat?) However, here at Monese, we thought we’d try and reclaim the name, so to speak, and think of ways we can make it at least a good hue of blue. 

## 5 free things to make the most of this Monday

### __Try something new__
Look for free events near you and give something you’ve never done before a try, the sillier the better. Rope in a friend if you don’t want to do it alone. 

### __Contact an old friend__
Think of one person you’d like to know what’s going on with and contact them. You might not feel you have loads to update people on but just letting them know you’ve been thinking of them will make their day. 

### __Pass on the kindness__
Similarly, why not pass on an act of kindness? Cheering someone else up can cheer you up in the process. It could be something as little as complimenting someone on their outfit, or if you can afford to, paying for a pass-it-on coffee or lunch. We need more good karma in the world! 

### __Pre-Spring clean__
You might have come into the New Year with more stuff than you really need. Try to fill a small box with items -clothes, unwanted presents, books- you no longer use and take them to your workplace or a secondhand shop. Cleaning of your space is cleaning of the mind!

### __Get out and about__
Not to sound like a nagging parent, but even 15 minutes of walking in the fresh air can give the brain some well-needed oxygen. Pop on some trainers and see how far you can get on your break. Take a picture of something blue you spot along the way and tag us in it on your preferred social channel with the hashtag #MoneseBlueMonday . 

Remember! Blue Monday. Black Friday. They’re really just colours in front of days of the week and don’t really mean anything at all, but if you are struggling, please take a look at these resources that are here to help. 

[Citizen’s Advice](https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/budgeting/budgeting/get-help-with-bills/ "Citizens Advice help") have budgeting resources and know-how if you need help with your bills. 

[Mind](https://www.mind.org.uk/ "Mind UK resource") is a complete hub for mental health and well-being resources including crisis lines that can offer round the clock support. 

[Mental Health UK](https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/downloadable-resources/ "Mental Health UK downloadable resources") have downloadable ready-made tips and activities including conversation guides and printable wellness plans. 

One last thing as a little thank you for reading this far, keep an eye out for something that should brighten up this January coming very soon to all our channels…

Keep up to date on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese Twitter"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/ "Monese Instagram") or write to us at community@monese.com.


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With a looming recession and prices surging, we know times are tough right now. Worrying about how you’ll pay for bills if you lose your job or fall ill shouldn’t be an added stress. 

That’s why we introduced Bills Protection and Purchase Protection insurance on UK paid plans last year to make sure you’re secure and have the peace of mind you need. 

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## How do I get Bills Protection and Purchase Protection insurance?

It’s simple: sign up or upgrade to any one of our paid plans right in your app, and your insurance is automatically built-in! No need to apply, fill out any long paperwork or manage policy documentation via email or post to start your insurance cover.  

What’s covered in my Bills Protection and Purchase Protection insurance?
Get covered for things like insurance premiums, rent and utilities, nursing fees, personal purchases and more with our Bills Protection and Purchase protection insurance on UK paid plans. 

## Classic
On our Classic plan, Bills Protection will cover you for a maximum of up to £1,200 for bills like school fees, streaming services and bills in hospital stays of up to 30 days (£30 per day). You also get shopping protection, which includes insurance for goods purchased with your Monese card, including electronic devices such as smartphones, in case of theft or accidental damage. Here are the main benefits of our insurance protection on the Classic plan:

If employed, up to a maximum of £1,200 for bills  in case of accident, sickness, involuntary unemployment
Bills in hospital stay coverage for up to 30 days (£30 per day)
Purchase Protection (last 90 days) of up to £1,000 per claim and £2,500 per year

## Premium 
Our Premium plan offers our greatest coverage with even larger claim allowances for both bills and expense protection so you’re as safe as can be. With Premium, you get up to a maximum of £1,800 to cover bills like gym fees, music classes, groceries and bills in hospital stays for up to 30 days (£50 per day). And of course, items insurance for things like mobile devices, laptops, tablets and brand new items for personal use. Here’s how much is covered: 

If employed, up to a maximum of £1,800 for bills in case of accident, sickness, involuntary unemployment
Bills in hospital stay coverage for up to 30 days (£50 per day)
Purchase Protection (last 180 days) of up to £4,000 per claim and £10,000 per year

## How do I make an insurance claim?  
At Monese, making a claim is simple and you can do it all straight from your phone in just a few taps: 

__Step 1:__ Open your Monese app and head to the Explore tab on the home screen. 

__Step 2:__ Tap on either Bills Protection or Purchase Protection under Insurance then hit ‘Start a claim’. 

__Step 3:__ Follow the steps to quickly complete your online form and submit your claim.

That’s it!

To learn more about our insurance, check out our [FAQ](https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb/sections/4407003396882-Monese-Insurance- "Monese Insurance") articles. Don’t forget to let us know what other features you’d like to see in your app by dropping us a line at community@monese.com or on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese/ "Monese offical Facebook page"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese "Monese official Instagram page") or [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page"). 


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Like with anything we do, we like to make things easy and simple. So forget awkward restaurant bills and complicated maths. Now, you can send requests for splitting transactions with friends straight from your app!  

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## How to split the bill with Monese
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Whether you need to split the bill for that weekend brunch, a bar tab, group trip or friend’s birthday gift, you can do so hassle-free in just a few quick steps in your app: 

__Step 1:__ Tap a transaction and then on ‘Split bill’

__Step 2:__ Choose who to split with from your Monese contacts list 

__Step 3:__ Split the amount equally or adjust it per person 

That’s it. You can add a personal note at the end if you like, and split your bill with up to 20 people! If someone needs a nudge, easily send them a payment reminder right from your app. 

The friend you need to split with not on Monese? Invite them to join, and you could earn money when they sign up using your invite code thanks to our [Invite and Earn](https://monese.com/invite-and-earn "Referral scheme") referral scheme.

For more information on this latest feature, check out our [FAQs](https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb/sections/5950196101650-Bill-Splitting "Bill Splitting FAQs"). Let us know how you’re liking the feature and what sorts of things you’ve effortlessly split with friends! Share your thoughts on our [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/ "Monese official Instagram page") or email us at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com).

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Each year, there are thousands of people who leave their home countries behind to begin afresh in the UK. And as exciting of an opportunity starting from zero in a new place can be, there are areas in your life where starting from scratch can be a hindrance – like your credit journey and history. 

Others who might also be starting with no credit history are the thousands of university graduates and younger generations just starting out in life. Gig workers and many on a side-hustle also struggle to access credit because their work and income doesn’t fit a traditional pattern. They may face fewer options when it comes to borrowing money. For example, asking friends or family for loans, applying for high-cost credit such as payday loans, or going without. 

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If you’ve just moved to the UK or just starting out as a young person, you’ll have no credit history at all with UK credit agencies. You’ll quickly learn that a lack of history may make it difficult to rent a flat, take out a loan and even get a mobile plan in the UK. And much like trying to open a bank account as a newcomer, for example, you may find it hard to get a credit card to start rebuilding. This could be due to a lack of proper documentation – or yes, even credit history. 

Foreign nationals are often faced with contradictory, endless loopholes like these, and it’s a problem for even young people or college graduates just joining the workforce with no history to their name yet, or people who’ve been rejected for loans in the past. That’s why it was important for us to figure out a way to help the nearly 5.2 million people in the UK who are credit invisible. 

We’re excited to announce the launch of the [Monese Credit Builder](http://monese.com/features/credit-builder "Build your credit score with Monese Credit Builder ") in the UK available on all our plans for just £7.95/month (Rep APR 28.2%)* to help you build your credit history and ultimately access better value borrowing deals.  

But first, let’s get into some of the basics. In this post, we’ll answer questions like why your credit score and history are so important, what they mean, and how our new Credit Builder can truly make an impact and meaningful difference in your life. 

## Why credit score is important
Your credit score is generated by three credit agencies in the UK: [Experian](https://www.experian.com/ "Your credit report and FICO® Score—all free."), [Equifax](https://www.equifax.com/personal/ "Your Credit. Your Identity.") and [TransUnion](https://www.transunion.com/ "Make sure your credit stays right-side-up with TransUnion®"). It’s a measure used by most financial institutions and banks to rate your ability to pay back potential loans or credit you take. It’s based on your credit history, measuring how well you handle your financial commitments. The higher your credit score is, the better credit offers you may receive from potential lenders.

Your credit score can be accessed with the three UK credit agencies in the UK: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. Each of these providers will calculate your credit score to help lenders decide on your credit application.

The credit agencies use your credit history and all publicly available information (for example, if you’re on the electoral register) to calculate your score. Usually, a high score would mean that you’re more likely to be accepted for credit with lenders.

## But wait – what’s credit history?
Credit history is a measure of creditworthiness. In the UK, your credit history is your repayment history on credit commitments over the last six years. It may include the number and types of credit accounts, the amount of available credit you’ve used and the number of recent credit enquiries. It’ll contain details on your:

- regular repayments
- amounts repaid
- outstanding amounts
- number of creditors

## Do I need credit history? 
Yes! Why is credit history important? The reason why credit history is important is that you need credit history to determine credit score. A poor credit history can impact your ability to get a mobile phone contract, buy a car, rent an apartment or get a loan for any other big-ticket items or ventures in the future. 

## Credit history: how to build with Monese Credit Builder
What is Credit Builder? The Monese Credit Builder helps you build and improve your credit history and score. It’s the first step towards building or improving your financial footprint, with the main focus being on improving your repayment history. This is considered a high impact factor by most credit scoring models in the UK. As your credit history and score improve, you’ll be able to access better value loans. 

There are plenty of benefits to building your credit history with our new Credit Builder to improve your credit score. First, our Credit Builder is interest-free, unlike most credit cards. There’s also a finite timeline (12 months) with our Credit Builder so there’s zero chance of going into persistent, endless debt.

We also report your monthly repayments to all three of the UK’s main credit agencies: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion – something that not all credit builder services do. This is essential because you’ll be improving your credit history and score with all three agencies, which in turn will give you access to a wider range of better value loans in the future. 

Finally, the way our Credit Builder is set up, you’ll be saving while building your credit history all at the same time. These savings will also be able to unlock other Monese credit products coming soon! 

### How Credit Builder works
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Right in your Monese app, you’ll be able to choose a fixed amount to repay each month, between £30 to £100 (more on this amount below). Depending on the amount you pick, we’ll use this to create an interest-free Credit Builder loan and lock this away in your Credit Builder pot. 

### What is Credit Builder loan? 
Your Credit Builder loan is equal to 12 months of your repayments. So for example, if you decide you can afford to repay £30 per month for a year, this will result in a total loan of £360 in your locked pot. This pot will only be unlocked following your last (12th) repayment.

### How Credit Builder loans work
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As you pay off your interest-free credit builder loan each month, you work towards getting your Credit Builder pot unlocked. We’ll report these monthly payments to the three UK credit agencies to help build and improve your credit history and score. After a year, your interest-free loan will be fully repaid. This means you’ll have 12 months of successful repayment history recorded with the credit agencies, and your pot will be unlocked, ready to spend!

### Remember…
Be thoughtful about the fixed amount you choose at the beginning. This number should be driven by how much you can realistically commit to repay monthly and should never be higher than your monthly [disposable income](https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4409215668370 "What does affordability check mean?"). A higher amount doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have a better credit score. The best value of the Credit Builder lies in being able to make your repayments on time, without any financial difficulties.

### How fast does Credit Builder loan work?
Improving your credit score is not a quick fix. Depending on when you sign up, it could take up to 90 days for the credit agencies to update information on you. It typically takes 3–4 monthly repayments before you see any uplift on your credit score. You can check your credit score by contacting the credit reference agencies. 

### How to apply for Credit Builder loan 
To access Credit Builder, you need to be living in the UK with a Monese GBP account and aged between 18–75. If you’re eligible for the Credit Builder, you’ll see the option in your Monese app right on the home page or under the Explore tab. 

We’re so happy to bring Credit Builder to the UK to help you on your way towards a secure, financial future. Be sure to check out our [FAQs](https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb/sections/4409193469970-Credit-Builder "Credit Builder") for more information on Credit Builder and let us know how you’re loving the feature! Leave us your thoughts on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese/ "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese?lang=en-GB "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/?hl=en "Monese official Instagram page") or email us at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com). 

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 **Representative APR: The loan, as a part of the Credit Builder service is a 0% interest loan, but in financial jargon the £7.95/month subscription fee relates to a 28.2% APR as that is the cost of your Credit Builder. This is based on a loan amount of £600.*

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We’re always looking for ways to make your Monese experience a smooth and seamless one. So we’ve figured out a way to make managing all your money so much easier. Thanks to Open Banking technology, you can now link your UK bank account to your Monese app so you can view and manage all your money accounts and balances in one place! 

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## What are the benefits of linking my bank account?
There are plenty of pros that come with having your UK bank account linked to your Monese app. First, you’ll have everything in one place making it easier to manage and view all your balances and accounts straight from your Monese app. This, in turn, will make it smoother to create budgets for yourself as you’ll have a more holistic view of all your money. At a glance, you’ll be able to decipher how much you can afford to spend or save. Rest assured that linking your bank accounts is secure and your data stays protected with bank-level security. 

## How do I link a bank account? 
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Linking one, two or more UK bank accounts is very simple and can be done with a few simple taps: 

- __Step 1:__ Open your app and tap on the dropdown accounts list (above your balance).
- __Step 2:__ Select ‘Link a bank account’ to connect your accounts. 
- __Step 3:__ Tap on ‘Continue’ and we’ll prompt you to select your UK bank.
- __Step 4:__ Log into your bank and select the account(s) you’d like to link.
- __Step 5:__ Tap ‘Authorise’ to give us access.

That’s it! You’ll have successfully linked your bank to your Monese app. Your new linked bank account will be visible under the accounts dropdown list. You’ll need to reauthenticate your linked account every 90 days to keep it linked and visible in the app but don’t worry – we’ll remind you. You can also cancel any linked accounts to remove them from your app at any time.   

We’re excited for you to try out this latest feature. Once you do, let us know your thoughts and how a linked bank account has made your experience with our app easier! Write to us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/ "Monese official Instagram page") or email us at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com) with your opinions.   

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Thanks to Open Banking technology, you can now link your UK bank account to your Monese app so you can view and manage all your money accounts and balances in one place!

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At Monese, we believe managing your money should be easy, simple and hassle-free. We want to make sure you’re able to do just about anything straight from your app for a smoother experience. This now includes adding money to your account from a linked UK bank account for instant and easier bank transfers without ever having to leave your app! 

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## How does Instant bank transfer work?
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We’re able to offer you this new top-up method thanks to Open Banking technology. In your app, you’ll see this referred to as ‘Instant bank transfer’. Adding money via an Instant bank transfer to your Monese account is simple. Here’s how to do it:

__Step 1:__ Open your app and tap on ‘Add money’ on the home screen.

__Step 2:__ Select ‘Instant bank transfer’ and enter the amount you’d like to add.

__Step 3:__ Tap on ‘Continue’ and we’ll prompt you to select your UK bank.

__Step 4:__ Log into your bank and select the account you’d like to send money from (don’t worry – you won’t have to close your Monese app).

__Step 5:__ Confirm your payment. 

That’s it! Your account balance will be updated in no time.

## What are the benefits of Instant bank transfers?

This newest way to top up your account not only gives you even more ways to add money to your account, but it’ll save you time too. You don’t need to enter any details like sort code, beneficiary name, payment reference, account number and other details asked of you during a typical bank transfer – therefore, no risk of entering any wrong account information when transferring money! Our Instant bank transfers are secure and you can rest assured that your data is kept safe.   

## What are other ways to add money to my Monese account? 

Instant bank transfers are just one of the many ways you can [top up your Monese account](https://monese.com/features/add-funds "Adding money easily"). Choose the method best for you:

- Instantly top up your account with a personal debit card to add money and start spending
- Move money from another Monese account instantly and for free, no matter the currency
- In the UK, top up with cash at any Post Office branch or PayPoint location
- Easily share your Monese account details with your employer to [receive your salary directly in your Monese account](https://monese.com/blog/receive-salary "How to receive your salary in your Monese account") 
- Make quick payment requests from friends near you or your contacts list 

## More from Monese

We also make it easy for you to spend securely and keep track of your account in more ways than one: 

- Classic and Premium plans in the UK now come with [Purchase Protection](https://monese.com/features/insurance "Insure your essentials with Bills Protection and Purchase Protection") to keep new items bought with your Monese account safe and covered for a refund if damaged or stolen  
- For extra security when you spend, have peace of mind when you purchase using [Apple Pay](https://monese.com/blog/2019/06/monese-apple-pay-more-countries "Apple Pay is here for more Monese customers") and [Google Pay](https://monese.com/blog/2019/09/google-pay-europe "Monese, now with Google Pay across Europe")
- You can also shop with your Monese [virtual card](https://monese.com/blog/2019/12/create-virtual-card "Create a virtual card") for an additional layer of protection, and pay straight from your phone
- When using your physical card, control it entirely from your app: easily lock and unlock your card in-app whenever you need to
- Alongside your mobile app, with [Monese for web](https://monese.com/blog/2020/04/monese-for-web "We’re rolling out Monese for web"), you can [log in ](https://web.monese.com/ "Log in to your Monese account, wherever you are")to your account from any device and web browser to see and sort through your transactions

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We’re excited to learn what you think of this new top-up method and how our other features have made money management simpler for you. Let us know your thoughts on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/ "Monese official Instagram page") or drop us a line at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com).

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You can now add money to your Monese account from a linked UK bank account for instant and easier bank transfers without ever having to leave your app!

Lots of exciting changes have been taking place over the last months in your Monese app. From new personalisation options to insurance features in the UK, we’ve brought many useful new things to your app – we figured it was about time for a feature roundup! Read on for highlights of what we’ve been up to.   

## Insure the essentials with Bills and Purchase Protection
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For our UK-based customers, all our paid [plans](https://monese.com/pricing "Our pricing"), including the newly-introduced Essential [plan](https://monese.com/blog/refreshed-plans "We’ve refreshed our plans with exciting new benefits"), now come with [Bills Protection](https://monese.com/features/insurance "Insure your essentials with Bills Protection and Purchase Protection"). This will cover bill payments like golf club fees, hobby fees – even regular charity donations – among others, made from your Monese account in case you [can’t work](https://monese.com/blog/income-protection "Is income protection worth it?") because you’re sick, lose your job or need to stay in hospital. It also comes with a hospital stay benefit of up to £50 per day on our Premium plan. 

Premium and Classic plans also come with automatic, built-in Purchase Protection which covers you for a refund if something you buy gets damaged or stolen, giving you the shopping protection you need. 🛍   

## Use your app in dark mode  
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As one of the most requested features from you, [dark mode](https://monese.com/blog/dark-mode "We’ve gone dark! 🌚") was something we were excited to bring to your app back in August. Use your app in dark mode now by simply heading to your Settings and choose dark mode under ‘App appearance’ – perfect for you night owls and protecting your eyes! 👀

## Customise your app icon 
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Give your app icon some flare by choosing from five brand-new app icons! From dark, gold to even a hologram version, change it up whenever you feel like under ‘App appearance’ in your Settings. 

## In case you missed it…
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We’re now available on [Huawei’s AppGallery](https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C103759763 "Monese - Mobile Money Account for UK & Europe") with the features you know and love including [Direct Debits](https://monese.com/blog/setting-up-direct-debits-with-monese "Setting up Direct Debits with Monese") and [Recurring Payments](https://monese.com/blog/make-regular-transfers-with-recurring-payments "Make regular transfers with Recurring Payments"), [pots](https://monese.com/products/savings "Open Monese money pots"), [virtual card ](https://monese.com/blog/create-virtual-card "Create a virtual card")and more. Search for Monese in the [AppGallery](https://monese.com/blog/monese-huawei-appgallery "Monese now available in Huawei's AppGallery") today and use it in any one of the 14 languages we support!  

## And finally…
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Here are some of the other great things we’ve brought to your app over the last few months:

- You can now [invite and earn](https://monese.com/invite-and-earn "Make money for each new friend who joins and starts using Monese") for [friends](https://monese.com/blog/monese-better-with-friends "Monese is better with friends") who sign up and spend with Monese if you’re in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK 
- Since April, we’ve also made 358 fixes and improvements to your app 

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Let us know what other cool features you’d like to see in your app. We’re always open to your thoughts and ideas so drop us a line at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com) or get in touch on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page") or [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/ "Monese official Instagram page"). ✨

Here’s what’s been happening these past few months

Your Autumn 2021 feature update 🍁

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Blog post > Your Autumn 2021 feature update 🍁

From new personalisation options to insurance features in the UK, we’ve brought many useful new things to your app. We cover the highlights of what we’ve been up to.   

*__18 May 2022 update__:* *This blog post was updated to reflect our latest [pricing details](https://monese.com/gb/en/pricing "pricing").* 

If we’ve learned anything from last year, it's that life certainly has a way of getting in the way and disrupting all our plans. That’s why moving forward, we want to help you be as prepared as possible for life’s most unexpected moments. 

So for those heart-stopping, gut-wrenching times when things don’t go as planned, we’ve rehauled our pricing plans to include automatic cover for UK-based customers so you can stay feeling reassured and protected no matter what life throws at you. Our new paid plans include Bills Protection in case of hospital stays, accident, sickness and involuntary unemployment; and Purchase Protection insurance including electronic device protection like smartphone and much more. 

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### Classic
![Classic](//images.contentful.com/96dxy75w1gjr/68FXIhOFqoKELFWycIZLIl/6104141cae24f4ff61754eda29ee1346/Classic.png)

For £5.95 a month, you can choose or upgrade to our Classic plan which comes with even more protection for you! 

Along with Bills Protection covering you for a maximum of up to £1,200 for bills like school fees, streaming services and bills in hospital stays of up to 30 days (£30 per day), on Classic, you can also make online or in-store purchases with peace of mind knowing your plan comes with shopping protection too. 

This includes the protection for goods purchased with your Monese card, including electronic devices such as smartphones, in case of theft or accidental damage. Make claims of up to £1,000 per claim and £2,500 per year for purchases made in the last 90 days. Here are the main benefits of Classic:

- If employed, up to a maximum of __£1,200__ in case of accident, sickness, involuntary unemployment
- __Bills in hospital stay coverage for up to 30 days (£30 per day)__
- Purchase Protection (last __90 days__) of up to __£1,000 per claim and £2,500 per year__
- £500 monthly allowance for __FREE__ ATM withdrawals worldwide 
- £400 monthly allowance for __FREE__ monthly cash top-ups at payment point locations
- __Lower__ fee from 0.5% for international transfers at great rates
- __Unlimited global fee-free__ card spend in foreign currencies at great exchange rates 
- __Fee-free delivery__ of your Monese contactless Mastercard debit card (holographic)

### Premium
![Premium](//images.contentful.com/96dxy75w1gjr/1bWNJ2r6KWThf2V4XfJTF0/2f961dbebbd1f62359d3d4754fc696df/Premium.png)

Our most comprehensive plan with our lowest fees, highest allowances and greatest coverage: our Premium plan comes with larger claim allowances for both bills and expense protection so you’re as safe as can be for only £14.95 a month. 

With Premium, get up to a maximum of £1,800 to cover bills like gym fees, music classes, groceries and bills in hospital stays for up to 30 days (£50 per day). You’ll also get Purchase Protection for claims of up to £4,000 per claim and £10,000 per year for purchases made in the last 180 days. When you choose Premium, you also get:  

- If employed, up to a maximum of __£1,800__ in case of accident, sickness, involuntary unemployment
- __Bills in hospital stay coverage for up to 30 days (£50 per day)__
- Purchase Protection (last __180 days__) of up to __£4,000 per claim and £10,000 per year__
- £1,500 monthly allowance for __FREE__ ATM withdrawals worldwide 
- £1,000 monthly allowance for __FREE__ monthly cash top-ups at payment point locations
- __FREE__ international transfers at great rates 
- __Unlimited global fee-free__ card spend in foreign currencies at great exchange rates 
- __Fee-free delivery__ of your Monese contactless Mastercard debit card and __FREE__ replacement cards (premium card) 
- __Priority__ customer support access 

### Starter 
![Starter](//images.contentful.com/96dxy75w1gjr/3CDma5nh0hbSevtklfTHK0/74deef1cfc482d15d9cf6b5cc019f98c/Starter.png)

And finally, our free Starter plan is perfect if you’re just getting your feet wet with Monese. If you want to try us out first or just looking for simple basics, the Starter plan is useful for spending, travelling and sending money abroad. With this plan, you get: 

- __Low__ fee of £1.50 for ATM withdrawals  
- __Low__ 3.5% fee for monthly cash top-ups at payment point locations
- 2.5% fee (additional 1% fee on weekends) for international transfers at great rates
- 2% fee on card spending in foreign currencies at great exchange rates 
- Free standard Monese contactless Mastercard debit card (£4.95 delivery fee) 

## Remember…
If you want to save on your monthly paid plan, you can also sign up to an annual plan instead to save up to 30%. And remember that when you sign up to Monese, no matter the plan, you’ll get:

- __FREE__ instant money transfers between Monese accounts, no matter the currency 
- __FREE__ local transfers so you can send and receive money in and out of your account
- __[Recurring Payments](https://monese.com/blog/make-regular-transfers-with-recurring-payments "Make regular transfers with Recurring Payments")__ and __[Direct Debits](https://monese.com/blog/setting-up-direct-debits-with-monese "Setting up Direct Debits with Monese")__ so you can pay bills automatically 
- __[Google Pay](https://monese.com/gb/en/features/google-pay "Monese with Google Pay™")__ and __[Apple Pay](https://monese.com/gb/en/features/apple-pay "Easier, faster, more secure payments")__ to link your Monese account and pay seamlessly 
- __FREE__ [virtual debit card](https://monese.com/blog/create-virtual-card "Create a virtual card") 
- Up to three Monese accounts in __GBP, EUR__ and __RON__
- __[PayPal](https://monese.com/products/paypal "Monese with the power of PayPal")__ account integration so you can see your PayPal transactions and account in-app
- __[Avios](https://monese.com/products/avios "Monese with Avios")__ account integration so you can collect Avios every time you pay with Monese 
- __FREE__ [joint account](https://monese.com/products/joint-account "Open a Monese joint account online") with two separate Monese contactless Mastercard debit cards  
- __Up to 10 money [pots](https://monese.com/products/pots "Open Monese money pots")__ with round-up feature so you can put money aside
-  Access to __interest-bearing savings account__ via our partnership with Raisin  
- Access to your Monese account via the app or desktop computer with [Monese for web](https://web.monese.com/ "Log in to your Monese account, wherever you are")
- Multilingual customer support so you can [talk to our team](https://monese.com/contact "Get in touch ") in 14 languages 

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We hope that with these new [plans](http://monese.com/pricing "Our pricing"), we’re providing a safety net and helping you develop better financial resilience and security so you’re better protected against whatever comes your way. 

Insurance benefits are only for customers based in the UK for the time being. If you’re a customer living outside of the UK, stay tuned and watch this space as we’ve got something coming and in the works for you too! 

Let us know what other features you’d like us to bring to your app in the future. Leave us your thoughts on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/ "Monese official Instagram page") or email us at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com). 

Introducing plans with automatic Bills Protection and Purchase Protection

We’ve refreshed our plans with exciting new benefits

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Blog > We’ve refreshed our plans with exciting new benefits

Our new paid plans include Bills Protection in case of hospital stays, accident, sickness and unemployment; and Purchase Protection insurance including electronic device protection like smartphone and much more.

It’s been one of the most requested features from you and it’s finally here – we’ve officially launched dark mode to protect your tired eyes while using your Monese app! But that’s not all we’ve been up to: to personalise your app experience, you can now choose from up to 6 custom new app icons to give your app’s look some flare! 

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Read on to learn about all the ways you can now tailor and use the Monese app as you like. 

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## Go dark
![Dark Mode](//images.contentful.com/96dxy75w1gjr/1sJWUHT4QzYGMOYcSxGdCF/b6d4fffdba4517dc9fd70ba2098c1920/Dark_Mode.gif)
Not only is dark mode easier on the eyes, but it also saves on battery life – and it’s just plain cool-looking! If your phone’s system is already in a dark-themed setting, then the next time you launch your Monese app, you’ll automatically be in dark mode! Otherwise, follow a couple of simple steps to get started with dark mode in-app: 

__Step 1:__ Open your Settings and tap on ‘App appearance’ 

__Step 2:__ Tap on ‘Dark mode’ and choose your new dark theme 

Enjoy! 🥷

## Choose your app icon
![App Icons](//images.contentful.com/96dxy75w1gjr/7cDjdzk6VEk16fHb5sig6e/192ef674076cf331445105014f066881/App_Icons.png)
Under ‘App appearance’, you’ll also see an option to test out our other new feature: our brand new app icons! You can have some fun with our hologram version or try us out in gold. Whatever your mood is, you can change it up any time!  

## Customise your home screen
![New home screen - How-To-Rearrange-Widgets (2)](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/4V8gFZk8oxHWHLtEsBaqSu/0f234601fda422a3a258322a804046c3/How-To-Rearrange-Widgets__2_.gif)

ICYMI: you can also modify your [home screen](https://monese.com/blog/new-home-screen "Welcome to your new home screen") to your liking and decide exactly which widgets you want to see and in what order. And if you’ve got pots set up, you can choose to see all the money you have in your pots, right next to your account balance. Easily toggle this off from the ‘Customise’ screen, and you can still set up a widget that shows you a breakdown of how much is in each of your pots.

## Other cool features you might have forgotten
![Private-Mode](//images.contentful.com/96dxy75w1gjr/1885E1jL8lW4uwTpVEmcL7/bc8dba20d7ebdcc2d975287a71ea775d/Private-Mode.gif)

Your Monese app is filled with tons of neat features you may not be making use of, so we thought we’d take this time to remind you of all the other great things you can do with your app: 
- Give your phone a shake to trigger privacy mode – keep your balance and transactions out of sight when in public  
- Easily get a PDF statement for a single transaction, straight from your app 
- Leave your physical card in your wallet and pay using your [virtual card](https://monese.com/blog/create-virtual-card "Virtual card") when shopping both in-store or online 

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Make sure your app is up to date with our latest version so you aren’t missing out on any of these awesome features! We’re always keen on hearing your feedback or any ideas you might have on ways to improve your app experience. Leave us your comments on [Facebook](https://facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese on Facebook"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Monese "Monese on Twitter"), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/monese "Monese on Instagram") or email us at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com) – let us know how you’re liking dark mode! 🖤

Customise your app with dark mode and more personalisation features

We’ve gone dark! 🌚

Blog post > We’ve gone dark! 🌚

We’ve officially launched dark mode to protect your tired eyes while using your Monese app!

A lot’s been happening over the last few months! We’ve unveiled quite a few new features to make your money management simple and easy. Read on to learn all that’s new with your app! 

### Customisable home screen
![New home screen - Modules](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/4jPNuhSGhvPx8yi427HHcX/8b73be07ef5e93223dce082c404819bf/Modules__1_.png)

We’ve redesigned our [home screen](https://monese.com/blog/new-home-screen "Welcome to your new home screen") so you can customise your app however you like! You can add or remove widgets to see any recently paid contacts, [savings pots](https://monese.com/blog/better-pots "Savings pots"), budget and your [Spending Overview](https://monese.com/blog/simple-spending-overview "Spending Overview"). Move them around the screen and reorder whichever widgets you want by tapping on the ‘Customise’ button at the bottom. You can also see how much you have in your pots right  next to your balance, or toggle to remove.

### Invite and earn referral program 
![MGM 1920x1080](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/4xR0VnpDJXvkgcXtc0YLDo/ed14632a955f328dc06aaea1031d0bf1/MGM_1920x1080.png)

Our famous [Invite & Earn](https://monese.com/invite-and-earn "Invite and earn with Monese") program is back in select countries (check your app to see if you're eligible). Make up to £20 (or €20 or 110 lei, depending on your primary account) for each new friend who joins and starts spending. Invite as many friends as you like but the bonus will only work for your first 5 invited friends, so you can make up to a total of £100.

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### And finally...
Other new features we’ve brought to your app these past few months are: 

- A simpler currency converter screen 
- A new type of statement that you can download straight from your app that lists out any fees you’ve paid 
- An easier way to get help straight from your app for any unrecognised online card transactions 
- A revamped ‘Help’ section in the app to make finding information even simpler
- We’ve also made a total of 225 fixes and improvements in your app. 

We’re always open to hearing your thoughts and suggestions for every new feature we bring you. Let us know how we can improve your in-app experience by leaving us your ideas on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese on Facebook"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese on Twitter"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/ "Monese on Instagram") or emailing us at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com).   


Spring 2021 Feature Update

Blog post > Your Spring 2021 feature update

We’ve been unveiling quite a few new features to make your money management simple and easy. Read on to see what’s new with your app this spring!

Your Spring 2021 feature update

Here’s what we’ve been releasing so far this year

If one of your goals this year is to get control over your money, our app can help you do just that. From useful budgeting tools, virtual cards to savings pots and much more, with Monese, you can manage your accounts straight from the palm of your hand.   

So whether you’re just discovering Monese or have been with us for a while, we’re here to remind you of just a few of the features that’ll help you get a handle on your finances. 

## Receive your salary in your Monese account 
![Receive-Salary-1920x1080 Monese notification on phone](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/R9DTxB69lzTr29DOhoou9/2fde677d8c624e86e28103a8a912d6db/Receive-Salary-1920x1080.gif)

[Getting your salary paid into your Monese account](https://monese.com/blog/receive-salary "How to receive your salary in your Monese account") is the first step to getting a grip on your finances. If you know you get paid regularly, you can start planning for what income you know you’ll have each month and exactly how much you have to work with. This will then make budgeting and sorting your money even easier. 

## Budget and monitor your spending 
![Spending Overview 1](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/2irOdKukCaCmiWYilvzgOA/5df92e9292f7a5d62a047164dac47e1e/Spending-Overview-1.jpg)

Once you’ve subtracted your essentials such as your rent or mortgage, groceries, utilities, transport and so on, you can quickly give yourself a [budget](https://monese.com/features/budgeting "Budgeting made easy") for whatever you have left over. With Monese, you can set up a monthly or weekly budget that you can adjust at any time. Keep an eye on your spending with our [Spending Overview](https://monese.com/blog/simple-spending-overview "An easy way to stay on top of your spending") feature, which neatly categorises your expenses into 15 different lifestyle categories.  

## Pay with your Monese card (physical or virtual) 
![Virtual-card-set-up2](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/1MKIcC0YXQNiYpYb7zwBmG/2c72d4901eb5a9bfdee6e30fee5032ee/Virtual-card-set-up2.png)

When you open a Monese account, you can order your very own shiny contactless Mastercard debit [card](https://monese.com/features/debit-card "Get a prepaid debit card from Monese") for all your in-store and online shopping needs or worldwide ATM withdrawals. You can add your Monese card to [Apple Pay](https://monese.com/features/apple-pay "Apple Pay: Easier, faster, more secure payments") or [Google Pay](https://monese.com/features/google-pay "Monese with Google Pay™") to pay quickly and securely — no need for a physical card. Or [create a virtual card](https://monese.com/blog/create-virtual-card "Virtual card: Introducing another easy and secure way to pay ") right in your app for an extra layer of security when you make transactions in-store or online. Your Monese virtual card is also linkable to Apple Pay and Google Pay.   

## Set up your savings pots 
![Saving-Improved-Pots-2](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/1CSaqJMSADu9bHMUl5XsqR/8ae5f5ce6f1d6c837583b3caa2986c4a/Saving-Improved-Pots-2.png)

To help you [achieve your financial goals in 2021](https://monese.com/blog/financial-goals-2021 "Five tips to help you achieve your financial goals in 2021"), one of our top tips is to create savings [pots](https://monese.com/blog/better-pots "Pots have gotten even better") to help you keep your money separate from everyday spending. 

With Monese, you can create up to 10 different pots to help you save for more than one thing at a time. Give each pot a target amount plus a unique name like new laptop, [emergency fund](https://monese.com/blog/emergency-fund "How to build an emergency fund"), new cellphone or post-lockdown vacation to help keep you focused and on track. You can even round up transactions and multiply them by up to 10 — send spare change to your pot and multiply to help you reach your goals even faster!     

## Easily set up Direct Debits 
![Direct Debits 1920x1080](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/6hHr69bKgCD9w6T6eoCnXc/37c7580a7361fa97f44dabe6190632c2/Direct_Debit_1920x1080.png)

With Monese, you can effortlessly set up [Direct Debits](https://monese.com/blog/setting-up-direct-debits-with-monese "Setting up Direct Debits with Monese"), so you don’t have to worry about a missed bill or payment ever again. Just share your Monese account number and sort cord with your service provider, request the date you’d like the payment to go out, and your goods provider will take care of the rest. Set it and forget it!  

## Make Recurring Payments 
![Recurring-3](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/35NiQZppeV7GdT9KB3iJDJ/e8b24e46484a52ec8249afcc70b5d365/Recurring-3.png)

Similarly, [Recurring Payments](https://monese.com/gb/en/blog/make-regular-transfers-with-recurring-payments "Make regular transfers with Recurring Payments") can help you never to forget to pay your landlord or even send money to a savings pot. With Monese, you can manage and cancel these at any time right from your app. Our integrated notifications will remind you when you have a Recurring Payment coming up, so you have time to [top up your account](https://monese.com/blog/add-money "All the ways to add money to your Monese account") if you need to, and there are no surprises. 

## Control joint spending 
![JA visual-2](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/1xZwJvjfpxITWug2CkS42H/0da3278da30b02eb86faf32cd0cdd5b6/JA_visual-2.jpg)

With Monese, you can open a [joint account](https://monese.com/blog/launching-joint-accounts "Spend and save together with the new Monese Joint Account") with a partner, roommate, friend or family member to help you manage any shared expenses together. 

You’ll each get one of our rose gold contactless Mastercard debit cards and share one account number. This means you can both get your salaries paid directly into the account, set up direct debits and manage other payments and bills together. [Joint accounts](https://monese.com/products/joint-account "Open a Monese joint account online") also share the same balance and allowances, plus create up to 10 savings pots so you can save together too!   

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We’re always working on building upon these features and creating even more useful tools to help you get a grasp on your finances and keep you in control. As always, we’re open to hearing your thoughts or any ideas you may have to improve our product to make money management even easier. Leave us your comments on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/ "Monese official Instagram page") or email us at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com) with your feedback. 

Making the most of the features in your Monese app

Tools to use to better manage your money 

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From useful budgeting tools, virtual cards to savings pots and much more, with Monese, you can manage your accounts straight from the palm of your hand.   

We’re always exploring new ways to improve your in-app experience. That’s why you can now build your Monese home screen however you want! We’ve brought all your primary tasks to the forefront for better insights. With this new way of looking at your money, we think you’ll be more in control and make payments more easily. 

Now, let’s check out the updates! ✨

## Introducing widgets
![New home screen - Modules widgets](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/4jPNuhSGhvPx8yi427HHcX/8b73be07ef5e93223dce082c404819bf/Modules__1_.png)

Apart from your balance and transactions, your new home screen can now show you your account details, a summary of your spending, your budget progress, how much you’ve been saving to your pots, any outstanding payment requests, and the people you’ve recently paid. 

## Reorder or remove
![New home screen - How-To-Rearrange-Widgets GIF](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/4V8gFZk8oxHWHLtEsBaqSu/0f234601fda422a3a258322a804046c3/How-To-Rearrange-Widgets__2_.gif)

Build your Monese home screen exactly how you want by moving things around or only keeping the bits you’d like to see. Drag to reorder your widgets however you want, plus you can add or remove whichever ones you like. Just hit the ‘Customise’ button at the bottom to set yours up.

## See your savings 
![Home screen with savings vs home screen without savings monese app phone](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/5zBrpRdFRWFeTtALdvuzdF/f8a495809b0210392e95e2e9dacf62f9/Savings_Vs_No_Savings__1_.png)

When you fire up the app, you can now choose to see all the savings from your pots, right next to your account balance. You can easily toggle this off from the ‘Customise’ screen, and you can still set up a widget that shows you a breakdown of what’s in each of your pots.

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Are you loving your new home screen? Are there any other widgets you’d like to see? Let us know what you like and how we could improve. Message us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/ "Monese official Instagram page") or email us at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com "Email us") with your thoughts and suggestions.  

Personalise your screen for better money management at a glance


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New home screen layout update widget with savings 

Blog post > Welcome to your new home screen

You can now build your Monese home screen however you want! 

Personalise your screen for better money management at a glance

Better than spending and saving with Monese is doing so with friends! There are so many benefits and reasons to invite your friends to join Monese — we’ve decided to highlight some of the greatest reasons in this blog post.

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Plus, if you’re a customer in the UK or Germany our famous [Invite and Earn](https://monese.com/invite-and-earn "Make up to £100 for new friends who join and start using Monese") referral program is back. Make money for up to five new friends that sign up and start spending with Monese. It’s going to be around for a limited time so be sure to act fast! 

__18 March update:__ Our Invite and Earn referral program is now available for customers living in Italy and Spain. 

__25 March update:__ Our Invite and Earn referral program is now available for customers living in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. 

__4 June update:__ Our Invite and Earn referral program is now available for customers living in Portugal. 

__2 July update:__ Our Invite and Earn referral program is now available for customers living in Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta and Slovenia.

__6 October update:__ Our Invite and Earn referral program is now available for customers living in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Romania and Slovakia.

## What are the benefits? 
Here are the top 3 reasons why you should get your family and friends to join Monese: 

### 1. Send and receive money instantly

Quickly send, request and receive money instantly from other Monese contacts straight from your app. No matter if moving money between GBP, RON or EUR accounts, your money will land in your account in seconds, ready for you to spend or save. 

![Request payment Monese screen app](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/24eHW6xz5ZjMLh9Snn6pcn/217f51bdd49fcdc50397883b8b573a52/request_still_-_android_3_v3.png)

### 2. Open a joint account 
Whether it’s a family member, roommate, partner or friend, when you invite someone to join Monese, and they’ve signed up, you’ll then be able to invite them to open a [joint account](https://monese.com/products/joint-account "Open a Monese joint account") with you. 

[Joint accounts](https://monese.com/blog/launching-joint-accounts "Spend and save together with the new Monese Joint Account") are great for duos looking to save, pay, spend and keep track of money together. Share a balance, transaction feed and get real-time notifications whenever there’s movement on your joint account, so you both stay in the loop. You can even create up to 10 savings pots in your joint account so you can work towards [savings](https://monese.com/blog/savings-goals-with-partner "Setting savings goals with your partner") and [reach financial goals](https://monese.com/blog/financial-goals-2021 "Five tips to help you achieve your financial goals in 2021") together.  

![Open a joint account Monese screen app](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/1xZwJvjfpxITWug2CkS42H/0da3278da30b02eb86faf32cd0cdd5b6/JA_visual-2.jpg)

### 3. Find friends near you 

Via Bluetooth, you’re able to find nearby Monese contacts to pay or request money from them fast. Just make sure you’re both discoverable, find your friend and voilà! Tap on your friend to send or request your money, and that’s all — no need for any extra details. 

![Find friends Bluetooth Monese screen app](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/1Yo0PAIgPwkyKzI5HOyKq6/ab907ce5386f376465496f8c1912de1f/1920-Montly-round-up-Dec-2.jpg)

## Refer and earn 
With the reintroduction of our Invite and Earn program, you can make up to £20 (or €20 or 110 lei, depending on your primary account) for each new friend you refer. Invite as many friends as you like but the bonus will only work for your first 5 invited friends, so you can make up to a grand total of £100 (or €100 or 550 lei). You’ll earn your cash once they’ve successfully signed up and started spending with Monese. For the time being, the program is only open to customers in: 

🇦🇹 Austria

🇧🇪 Belgium

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

🇭🇷 Croatia 

🇨🇾 Cyprus

🇨🇿 Czech Republic

🇩🇰 Denmark

🇪🇪 Estonia

🇫🇮 Finland

🇩🇪 Germany

🇬🇷 Greece

🇭🇺 Hungary

🇮🇸 Iceland

🇮🇪 Ireland

🇮🇹 Italy

🇱🇻 Latvia

🇱🇮 Liechtenstein

🇱🇹 Lithuania

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

🇲🇹 Malta

🇳🇴 Norway

🇵🇹 Portugal 

🇷🇴 Romania

🇸🇰 Slovakia

🇸🇮 Slovenia

🇪🇸 Spain

🇸🇪 Sweden

🇬🇧 UK

### How does it work? 
You can start inviting and earning in 4 easy steps: 

__Step 1__ -  Invite your friends using the Invite tab from your app. 

__Step 2__ - Once they’ve signed up using your invite code, remind them to get spending. 

__Step 3__ - Once they’ve made their first card transaction, you’ll both receive £5 (or €5 or 30 lei, depending on your primary account’s currency) 

__Step 4__ - Finally, nudge them to keep spending. Once they’ve spent at least £500 or €500 in card transactions or sent this much internationally (outside the EU/EEA), you’ll each get your final reward of £15 (or €15 or 80 lei, depending on your primary account). 

That’s it! 
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You can get all the rules and specifics for our Invite and Earn program under our [Terms and Conditions](https://monese.com/monese-referral-program-terms-and-conditions "Monese 'Invite & Earn' Referral Program - Terms and Conditions"). And if you still have any questions, feel free to check out our [FAQ](https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb/sections/360004870779-Invite-and-Earn-Program "Invite and Earn Program") section for more information. 

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Our Invite and Earn referral program is back!

Many people across the world are living far from their loved ones, whether for work, studies or all sorts of other reasons. But no matter how far apart, relatives still want to feel close to their kin, especially during times of financial need. So we make it easy to receive money from outside of Europe right into your app. 

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## Receiving money from outside the UK or EEA
Family and friends from all over can top up your account. Just remember that your Monese account can only receive GBP, EUR or RON. If their account is in a different currency, the sender will need to convert the money into one of these currencies and make sure to include your Monese ID as a reference when they make the payment, so the money reaches your account without a hitch. You can find your Monese ID right in the app under ‘Account details’. 

For full international bank transfer details, tap on ‘Add money’ on your home screen and select ‘Bank transfer’. From here, select the country you’re planning to receive money from, and you’ll have all the information the sender will need to make a payment. This includes the account name, IBAN and SWIFT/BIC. You’ll even have the option to share these details with the sender right from your app. 

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## What else should I know?
Remember, transfer times depend on the sending bank. The good news is that we don’t charge any fees for receiving payments, but keep in mind that the sending bank may charge for transfers. 

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If you have any more questions about receiving international payments, visit our [FAQ](https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115002026325-How-do-I-receive-international-payments-into-my-account- "How do I receive international payments into my account?") article for more details. And for more ways to add money to your Monese account, check out our [blog](https://monese.com/blog/add-money "All the ways to add money to your Monese account"). 

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Despite the crazy and disruptive year 2020 has been, we didn’t let it stop us from bringing you plenty of great new features to your app. So to wrap up a tumultuous year none of us are sure to miss, we’ve pulled together an end-of-the-year round-up of some of our favourite feature launches from the past 12 months.

Read on and take a look back with us! 🎉 

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## RON accounts with local IBANs 
![RON account app and card](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/1tAa9KDUtdtbR2vBcaWwcO/fa4a29ddbe5b41105e274640b31aafdd/RON-Visual-1-EN.png)

We started the year off with a bang with the introduction of [RON accounts](https://monese.com/blog/ron-accounts "Say hello to RON accounts") for a better, more localised experience. Since early February, customers in Romania have been able to receive their salary right into their Monese RON account, make use of a contactless Mastercard RON debit card and send, receive and spend like a true local in the country. 

## Monese for web 
![Monese for web screen](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/3j24A81jPAlVW0cStByu87/49e9a56300d2e6b038a30c8bbfa0a82a/Webapp-Blog-BodyImg.jpg)

While we’ll always be mobile-first, we brought you [Monese for web](https://monese.com/blog/monese-for-web "We're rolling out Monese for web ") back in April so you can easily access your Monese account from your desktop computer or tablet. With [Monese for web](https://web.monese.com/ "Log in to your account "), you can view transactions, check your balance, get statements, log in securely and keep things private with the same privacy mode feature you have on your mobile app. 

## Save up to 30% with an annual plan 
![Calendar and Monese cards](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/1QEfTJ3brZWquFf5iWAdbI/474fe70c03a4d0e6b5526faf047e062d/Annual-LS.png)

Since the introduction of [annual plans](https://monese.com/blog/annual-plans "Save more with annual plans") in June, you’ve been able to save up to 30% on Monese Classic and Premium plans. Get all the same features and generous allowances you love for less when you make the switch! You can easily sign up for an annual plan right in your app, or if you’re just joining Monese, you’ll see the option for an annual plan when you sign up.    

## Add cash to your account with Paysafecash 
![Paysafecash screens how it works steps](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/7HEYIumJhzAAwIx8Ko83kF/0bcbf44f10eb0d98b538a43ea3a6b26b/PaySafe-Visual-V2-1920x1080.jpg)

[Paysafecash](https://monese.com/blog/add-cash-paysafe "Add cash to your account with Paysafecash") is now an option for topping up your Monese EUR account with cash across Europe! We launched this feature in July and started with France, but quickly expanded to several other countries throughout Europe (you can find them all [here](https://monese.com/gb/en/features/paysafe "Add cash to your Monese account with Paysafecash")). 

You can quickly and securely top up your Monese EUR account with cash at nearly 72,000 Paysafecash payment points across Europe. This is part of our continued effort to expand our cash services, which include cash top-ups in the UK at any Post Office branch or high street shops and off-licenses with the PayPoint logo.

## French account numbers 
![French account details screen](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/m028Unn48u1180CxjH3Yn/3cbe44b26e7f90699a54b6d6edcea33c/FR_IBAN_Visual_1_V2.png)

At the end of July, we began rolling out [French account numbers](https://monese.com/blog/french-iban-account-number "Bonjour, French account numbers") for EUR account holders based in France. This makes it easier for people working in France to get paid directly into their account, set up SEPA Direct Debits, top up their account with cash via Paysafecash and lots more.  

## And finally...
Other goodies we were proud to bring to your app in 2020 include the following features:

- New and improved [pots](https://monese.com/blog/better-pots "Better pots") for your personal and joint account
- [Express mode for Apple Pay](https://monese.com/blog/express-mode-apple-pay "Pay even faster on Transport for London with Express Mode for Apple Pay") to pay even faster on London public transport with your Monese card 
- Add your Monese card to [Google Pay](https://monese.com/features/google-pay "Monese with Google Pay™") in even more countries throughout Europe 
- Create and send [invoices](https://monese.com/blog/business-invoices "Create business invoices") with your Monese business account 
- Get Smart Tips in your app for collecting Avios when you shop

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And there you have it! What have been some of your favourite new features of 2020, and what would you like to see us do in the new year? Let us know on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese/ "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/mymonese "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/ "Monese official Instagram page") or drop us a line at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com "Email us"). 

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Happy 2021! 🎊

A look back at some of the biggest launches of the year  

Your 2020 feature roundup

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Whenever your balance is running low, there are many ways you can add money to your Monese account in just a matter of taps. Whether you’re topping up your GBP, EUR or RON account, you can always choose the most convenient way to add money straight from your phone. In this blog post, we’ll explore all the ways you can add money to your different currency accounts. You can also head to the ‘Add money’ screen found on your app's home screen to see all your options and get started.

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## Instant top-up
![Top up 1920x1080](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/hSIe7cQ6iZrDyaEa1gC4z/c6c2b199456a12208ceb1a2f594488ae/Top_up_1920x1080.png)

If you’re strapped for cash, there are a few ways to add money to your Monese account instantly. One of the easiest ways is to top up using another personal debit card you’ve got. Debit card top-ups are free, and your balance should be updated right away. 

## Request a payment
![request still - android 3 v3](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/24eHW6xz5ZjMLh9Snn6pcn/217f51bdd49fcdc50397883b8b573a52/request_still_-_android_3_v3.png)

To receive money instantly, you can also request money from other Monese customers for free. You can also find friends near you via Bluetooth — once found, tap on your friend and request your money. No need to enter any extra details!

## Move money between your accounts
![Move Money Landscape](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/376VVQPuCZq12G3A3qn6RG/3951bf12f3821fda8730ae5552fa9497/Move_Money_Landscape.png)

You can also conveniently move money between your different Monese currency accounts. Monese to Monese transfers are always instant and free, no matter the currency. This means you can move money between different currency accounts hassle-free, without additional fees.

## Bank transfers 
![Bank Transfer 1920x1080](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/3niZQDSA1neN5wtcU5w1fg/ed304fab60e167dca4b97a2ee008f4cf/Bank_Transfer_1920x1080.png)

You can, of course, add money to your Monese account by bank transfer! 

For local transfers, you can use your GBP account to instantly receive pounds from other UK accounts via UK Faster Payments; or you can use your RON account to receive local payments from other accounts in Romania (these usually take up to one working day). 

If you’re adding euros to your EUR account via bank transfer, you can do so via a SEPA payment. These usually clear within one working day (but can sometimes take up to 3 working days). You can also top up your EUR account with [Sofort](https://monese.com/gb/en/blog/sofort-top-up-european-account) (in some countries).

If you need to receive money from outside the UK or EEA, you can do so using a [dedicated Monese account number](https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115002026325-How-do-I-deposit-via-IBAN). Just remember that this account can only receive GBP, EUR or RON, and the sender will need to add your Monese ID in the reference field.

## Add with cash 
![PaySafe Hero - 1920x1080](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/2pjOFe8b4NYNZEg1QZ6jCM/315d03f323747e69cc544d3e624e3ce0/PaySafe_Hero_-_1920x1080.jpg)

You can top up your account with cash at over 40,000 Post Office and PayPoint locations in the UK. Just head to any Post Office branch or any convenience store or off-license that displays the PayPoint logo. Cash top-ups at the Post Office will arrive in your account the next day, while cash top-ups at PayPoint are usually instantly available in your account. 

We’ve also partnered with [Paysafecash](https://monese.com/blog/add-cash-paysafe), so you can add cash to your EUR account at tens of thousands of locations across Europe. We’ll soon be extending the service to more countries so stay tuned! 

## Receive your salary 
![Monese salary](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/1IXsUoIkmUom6wIerK6ZRb/ecd9a009bf3b9447ab36dc00212ae5d2/image__14_.png)

With our app, we make it easy to [receive your salary right in your Monese account](https://monese.com/blog/receive-salary). You can easily copy and share your account details with your employer straight from your phone by heading to the ‘Account details’ screen and tapping the ‘Share’ button. You’ll be able to share the details right away or even export a PDF of your account details to send over any messaging app.

## Instant bank transfer
![Open-Banking---EN (2)](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/1EOgFWPpVQHXo4XoQp53eh/f9da475abaa5f1f5460b107de639b52a/Open-Banking---EN__2_.gif)
__Updated on 4 April 2022__: You can add money to your account from a linked UK bank account for [instant and easier bank transfers](https://monese.com/blog/instant-bank-transfer "Adding money via bank transfers just got a whole lot easier") without ever having to leave your app! We’re able to offer you this top-up method thanks to [Open Banking](https://monese.com/features/open-banking "Monese with Open Banking – everything in one place") technology. It’ll save you time as you won’t need to enter any details like sort code, beneficiary name, payment reference, account number and other details asked of you during a typical bank transfer – therefore, no risk of entering any wrong account information when transferring money!

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If you have any more questions about ways to top up your Monese account, visit our [FAQs](https://support.monese.com/) for more info.

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Top up easily, quickly and securely

One of the easiest ways to make sure you always have money in your Monese account is by getting your salary paid right into it. In this blog post, we’ll go through how to share your account details with your employer, so you can rest assured your wages will land right in your account each time.

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### Share your account details 
You can easily copy and share your account details with your employer straight from your Monese app. These details include information like your name, account number and any other necessary info. 

![Account-Details-1920x1080 (1)](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/3N6aKopWMHwzHU0wT3eq5M/8590f97bc8c001e3f5c94b536376262a/Account-Details-1920x1080__1_.gif)

### Here’s how to do it: 

__Step 1:__ Open your app and head to the ‘Details’ section on your home screen (under your balance).

__Step 2:__ Tap the ‘Share’ button, and you’ll be able to share the details right away or even export a PDF of your account details, to send over email or any other messaging app.

That’s it! With these details, your employer should have everything they need to pay your salary regularly into your Monese account.  

### How long will it take for my salary to land in my account?  
![Receive-Salary-1920x1080](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/R9DTxB69lzTr29DOhoou9/2fde677d8c624e86e28103a8a912d6db/Receive-Salary-1920x1080.gif)

Employers usually submit salaries with enough time for processing, so you can count on your salary landing in your account on time. In the UK, for example, we accept all common payment methods. Here are the typical processing times:

- __BACS payments__ — most commonly used for paying salaries and wages; these take 3 working days to clear
- __CHAPS payments__ — also widely used for salary and wages; these arrive on the same day if sent before 2pm, UK time
- __UK Faster Payments__ — the fastest payment method between UK accounts; these payments usually arrive in your account instantly

If you have an EUR account and you’re getting paid in euros, you’ll need to receive a __SEPA payment__, which usually clears within one working day (but can sometimes take up to 3 working days). If, for any reason, your employer refuses to accept your Monese IBAN for euro-to-euro payments, read our blog post on [IBAN discrimination](https://monese.com/blog/iban-discrimination) for advice on what to do. 

If you’re getting your salary in RON and have a [RON account](https://monese.com/blog/ron-accounts), you'll be able to receive a __local bank transfer__ from your employer thanks to our fully localised Romanian account numbers. Transfers usually arrive within 1 working day.  

As soon as the money is in your account, we’ll send you a notification letting know you’ve been paid! 🎉

If you have any more questions about adding money to your account or receiving your salary, check out our [FAQs](https://support.monese.com/) for more information.

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Get your money easily, quickly and securely 

At Monese, we’re always thinking about ways to manage your money more easily. With that in mind, here’s an overview of the things we’ve been working on this month to polish your app. 

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### More Paysafecash countries 
In the past few weeks, we’ve added even more countries to our [Paysafecash](https://monese.com/blog/add-cash-paysafe) list! You can now top up your account with cash at payment points throughout the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, Austria and Belgium. This is part of our continued effort to expand our cash services, which include cash top-ups in the UK at any Post Office branch, or at high street shops and off-licenses with the PayPoint logo.

### Spending and Budget Overviews combined 
We’ve made a design update to your [Spending Overview](https://monese.com/blog/simple-spending-overview) screen for a more seamless experience. We’ve joined the Spending and Budgeting screens, so you have a clearer picture of where your money’s gone so far, and what you still have left to spend. Haven’t set your monthly budget yet? It’s easy! We’ll prompt you to set yours up so you can start keeping better track of your money.

### Move money makeover
Not only did we fix some bugs, but we’ve updated the move money screen. Instantly move money to and from any of your Monese accounts (including joint account and pots).

### And finally…
Other enhancements we’ve brought to your app over the past weeks include the following:
- Updated the Explore tab, to help you discover all the different things your app can do
- Simplified the Settings screen to keep the most important details to hand
- We’ve also made 19 other fixes and improvements 

If you want even more good stuff, head on over to our blog to catch up on all our latest posts. Read about [money podcasts to listen to right now](https://monese.com/blog/money-podcasts), information on how to [shop and pay securely](https://monese.com/blog/secure-transactions), [work from home jobs to help you save](https://monese.com/blog/work-from-home-jobs) and tons more.

We’re always open to hearing your feedback or any ideas you may have for future features. Drop us a line on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/) or at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com) to share your thoughts. 

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As usual, we’ve been busy unveiling all kinds of new features so you can make the most of our service. Read on to learn all that was new with your Monese app in July. 

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### Quick and easy cash top-ups with Paysafecash
![PaySafe-Visual-V2-1920x1080](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/7HEYIumJhzAAwIx8Ko83kF/0bcbf44f10eb0d98b538a43ea3a6b26b/PaySafe-Visual-V2-1920x1080.jpg)

You can now add cash to your Monese account if you live in France, Portugal, Spain or Belgium! Thanks to our partnership with [Paysafecash](https://monese.com/blog/2020/07/add-cash-paysafe), you can top up with cash at nearly 12,000 Paysafecash payment points in France, 16,000+ in Spain 1,000+ in Belgium and 7,000+ in Portugal. This is part of our continued effort to expand on our cash services, which currently include cash top-ups in the UK at any Post Office branch or high street shop, corner-store or off-license with the PayPoint logo.

### Say bonjour to French account numbers
![FR-IBAN-Hero-NEW 50390c38ed0094a386d62c09f1033516 (1)](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/4IFjC2c7PHfrp6cZ2EtbUo/786b2dc14b73e291df47ddfabdbf7933/FR-IBAN-Hero-NEW_50390c38ed0094a386d62c09f1033516__1_.png)

We’ve launched fully localised [French account numbers](https://monese.com/blog/2020/07/french-iban-account-number) for new customers in France who join Monese. It comes filled with fantastic features to help you spend, send and save like a true local including Direct Debits, cash top-ups, PayPal account linking, plus the ability to receive your salary directly into your new French account! 

For our customers in France who are already part of Monese, we’ll have your French account number available over the next few weeks, so keep an eye on your app and email inbox for next steps.

### In case you missed it...
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You can now save up to 30% on Monese Classic and Premium plans with our annual subscriptions. Get all the same great features for less! You can easily switch to a yearly plan within your app or if you’re just joining Monese, we’ll give you the option during sign-up. Try it out today, and if it’s not for you, you have 14 days to change your mind and get a full refund.

### And finally...
Other enhancements to your app include:

- If you live in France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria or Poland, you can now easily [link your PayPal account to your Monese app](https://monese.com/blog/2019/07/monese-with-paypal). 
- You can now get a PDF statement for a single transaction straight from your app.
- We've been tweaking the payments section to make things run a bit smoother.
- We can now send you a notification if your balance is low, so you'll never run out or miss a payment.
- We’ve also made 63 fixes and improvements to your app.

If you have any feedback or ideas, feel free to get in touch on [Facebook](https://facebook.com/MyMonese), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/monese) or write to us at  [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com) to share your thoughts.

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French account numbers, cash top-ups & annual plans: here’s the latest on the Monese app

At Monese, we’re always working to make it easier to manage your money, no matter where you are. We recently launched [European account numbers](https://monese.com/blog/2019/10/new-eu-iban-account-number), and we promised to follow up with updates for our customers in France.
Today we’re excited to announce we’ve started the roll-out of French account numbers (IBANs) for customers based in France using Monese EUR accounts! 

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### Your French account number
![FR-IBAN-GIF-NEW-V2](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/6EsFrt8rErAkaSxi1WWmlj/7cf7c3e81eedd1eccb3762cb5671db20/FR-IBAN-GIF-NEW-V2.gif)

Our French account numbers come packed with features that let you spend, send and save like a true local:

__Direct Debits__
You can now set up Direct Debits from your EUR account – you’ll be able to pay your bills in France and across Europe by setting up SEPA Direct Debits. Direct Debits give you peace of mind that your bills are being paid automatically, so you never miss a payment. 

__Cash top-ups__
You can also now top up your Monese account with cash! We’ve partnered with [Paysafecash](https://monese.com/blog/2020/07/add-cash-paysafe) so you can add cash to your Monese account from nearly 12,000 payment points throughout the country. 

__Receive your salary__
Receiving your salary in your Monese account has never been easier. Even though you [should already be able to use](https://monese.com/blog/2020/03/iban-discrimination) your existing account number for this, we’ve heard from some of you that a French account number is preferred by your employers. All you need to do is give them your new account number – it can easily be shared with anyone, by tapping on ‘Share’ from the ‘Accounts details’ page. 

__Link your PayPal account__
You can also [link your Monese account to PayPal](https://monese.com/eu/blog/2019/07/monese-with-paypal) to easily view your PayPal transactions right in your Monese app, and quickly add your Monese card to your PayPal digital wallet for extra security while you’re shopping online (without having to enter your card details).

### How to get started

![FR IBAN Visual 1 V2](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/m028Unn48u1180CxjH3Yn/3cbe44b26e7f90699a54b6d6edcea33c/FR_IBAN_Visual_1_V2.png)

Before we get you set up with a French account number, we’ll need you to upload a second ID document – this is to make sure we comply with local regulations.
It’s important to note that there won’t be any changes to how your Monese account and card works – and you’ll still be able use your original GB account number to receive payments.

If you’re just joining Monese now, you’ll be able to get a French account number right away.

If you've already got a Monese account, we’ll have your French account number available soon. We've already started the roll-out process, so make sure to keep an eye on your app and on your email inbox for next steps.

Your EUR account will start with the letters ‘FR’. You’ll find your French account number, BIC code and RIB key in your Monese EUR account under ‘Account details’ (you can find it just below your balance) on your app’s home screen. You can also find it in the ‘Account’ menu at the top left corner.

And remember that to upgrade, you’ll need to have the latest version of our app.

We can’t wait to see how you’ll be using your new French account number. We’d love to hear your thoughts on how it’s working for you and what you’d like to see added in the future. Feel free to message us on [Facebook](https://facebook.com/MyMonese), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/monese) or write to us at  [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com). You can also explore our Help Centre for more info – and if you have any questions, our [Support team](https://monese.com/contact) is always here to help.

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Here’s everything you need to know about our new French account numbers (or IBANs) for customers living in France

While cash may not be the most popular payment method to use right now due to the pandemic, the reality is that it still plays a big part in many people’s lives. Customers in the UK, for example, can easily top up with cash at any Post Office branch or high street shop, corner-store or off-license with the PayPoint logo. Now, we’re excited to be expanding our cash top-up feature, starting with customers in France. 

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We’re partnering with [Paysafecash](https://www.paysafecash.com/), so you can conveniently add money to your Monese account with cash at payment points all throughout your country.

We started with France, but we’ve already turned it on for more countries!

__29 July update:__ You can now top up your account with cash if you live in Spain, Portugal and Belgium.

__17 August update:__ You can top up your account with cash if you live in the Netherlands.

__1 September update:__ You can top up your account with cash if you live in Austria or Luxembourg.

__14 September update:__ You can top up your account with cash if you live in Poland or Bulgaria.  

__12 November update:__ You can top up your account with cash if you live in Romania.    

__1 June update:__ You can top up your account with cash if you live in Greece and Ireland.  

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## Where it works
You can visit Paysafecash payment points to top up your Monese account with cash if you live in one of these countries:

🇦🇹 Austria (nearly [5,000](https://www.paysafecash.com/de-at/) payment points)

🇧🇪 Belgium ([1,000+](https://www.paysafecash.com/fr-be/))

🇧🇬 Bulgaria ([300+](https://www.paysafecash.com/bg-bg/))

🇫🇷 France (nearly [12,000](https://www.paysafecash.com/fr-fr/))

🇮🇪 Ireland ([3,100+](https://www.paysafecash.com/en-ie/))

🇱🇺 Luxembourg ([29](https://www.paysafecash.com/fr-lu/))

🇳🇱 Netherlands (nearly [200](https://www.paysafecash.com/nl-be/))

🇵🇱 Poland ([9,600+](https://www.paysafecash.com/pl-pl/))

🇵🇹 Portugal ([7,000+](https://www.paysafecash.com/pt-pt/))

🇷🇴 Romania ([27,000+](https://www.paysafecash.com/ro-ro/))

🇪🇸 Spain ([16,000+](https://www.paysafecash.com/es-es/))

We’ll soon be extending the service to more countries, so stay tuned!

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## How it works

![Paysafe how it works blog](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/7ctSVYFo8MZdav7RVHf9ii/9724c684d14cf5a8d582f74fddde2f26/PaySafe-Visual-V2-1920x1080.jpg)

Adding money to your Monese account with Paysafecash is easy, simple and secure. Here’s how to do it:

__Step 1:__ Open your app, tap ‘Add money’ and find the Paysafecash option.

__Step 2:__ Once you’ve selected this, choose the amount you want to add (if it’s your first time topping up this way, we’ll ask you to set up your Paysafecash profile — you’ll only need to do this once).

__Step 3:__ A barcode will be created, which you can download to your phone and show at any participating Paysafecash location. The available sites will show up on your screen so you can find the one closest to you.

__Step 4:__ Once at your chosen location, hand your barcode to the cashier to scan and pay them the amount you’d like to deposit. They’ll give you a receipt.

That’s it! Your money should be in your account within the hour.

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## Things to remember

![Paysafe add money screen blog](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/A8HnnanrbZRneOzlNAlAk/f84ab9ee215947a49d3a13dec8966e9f/PaySafe-Visual-1920x1080-V2.jpg)

When using Paysafecash, here are some important things to keep in mind:

- The generated barcode has an availability of 2 hours, after which it expires.
- If the barcode has expired and becomes invalid, you’ll need to create a new barcode via your Monese app.
- Depending on your Monese plan, fees may apply: if you’re on Simple, 2.5% of the top-up amount (minimum €2) will apply. If you’re on Classic, you’ll pay no fees within the limits of your allowance. Once you go over your limit, a fee of 2% of the top-up amount (minimum €2) will apply. And if you’re on Premium, you pay no fees! We recommend looking at your plan allowances (under ‘My Plans’ in the app) for details. Fees are only charged once the top-up is complete and the money has landed in your account.
- If your money isn’t in your account within six hours, contact [Paysafecash customer care](http://support@paysafecash.com/) using the information presented in your receipt.

We’re really excited to bring you access to these types of cash services. While we look for ways to expand and improve on this new feature, we’d love to hear your thoughts on how Monese is working for you. What new features would you like to see in the future? If anything comes to mind, get in touch on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese/) or drop us an email at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com).

If you’d like to read more about how to deposit cash into your EUR account via Paysafecash, feel free to explore our Help Center. If you have any questions, our [Support team](https://monese.com/contact) is always available to help.

Count on easy, quick and secure cash top-ups across Europe



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Count on easy, quick and secure cash top-ups across Europe

At Monese, we don’t believe in hidden fees — on the contrary, we’re all about helping you save. That’s why we’re launching annual plans for our Monese Classic and Premium customers for even more savings! Annual plans include all the same great features and generous allowances you love, for less. Read on to learn more. 

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## Our plans explained
*__Update__: our pricing has been updated since this blog post was published. You can find the latest details [here](https://monese.com/pricing "Our pricing")!*

With Monese you can choose from three flexible plans depending on what you need. Here’s a quick rundown of each:

### Simple
Our Simple plan is perfect for those in need of a mobile money account and a debit card, no matter if you’re a frequent traveller, online shopper or are just getting started. It comes with zero monthly fees and gives you a generous allowance to withdraw cash and spend in foreign currency for free.

### Classic
We designed our Classic plan for those who intend on using Monese as their main account, regularly withdrawing money or spending more in foreign currencies. It costs £5.95 per month if your primary account is in GBP (and €5.95 if it's in EUR, or RON 24.95 if it's in RON). But if you choose to pay annually, this goes down as follows:

- GBP: around £4.16 per month (£49.95 per year)
- EUR: around €4.16 per month (€49.95 per year)
- RON: around RON 17.16 per month (RON 205.95 per year)

### Premium
Our Premium account is the ultimate Monese account if you plan on using a lot of cash, spend a lot in foreign currencies or regularly send money abroad, and want to avoid paying any extra fees. It costs £14.95 per month if your primary account is in GBP (€14.95 if it’s in EUR and RON 69,95 if it’s in RON). But if you choose to pay annually, this goes down to:

- GBP: around £10.41 per month (£124.95 per year)
- EUR: around €10.41 per month (€124.95 per year)
- RON: around RON 48.83 per month (RON 585.95 per year)

## Pay annually for Classic and Premium
Signing up for an annual plan with Monese is easy. You can save up to 30% with a yearly subscription than with a monthly plan. Here’s how to subscribe:

- Open the Monese app.
- Open the sidebar menu and go to ‘My Plans’.
- Choose your plan (Classic or Premium).
- Make sure you have enough in your account.
- Choose to pay annually.

And that’s it! You’ll have 14 days to change your mind and get a full refund by contacting our Support team. If you haven’t joined Monese yet but would love to give it a go, you’ll see the option to sign up for an annual subscription during registration.

[Sign up now](https://monese.com/download-now)

As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts on how we’re doing and if there’s anything you’d like us to change or introduce. Feel free to give us a shout out on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or via email at community@monese.com.

Make the most of Monese by saving up to 30% when paying for a Classic or Premium account

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Another month has come and gone. Time sure is flying! While you’ve been busy [working from home](https://monese.com/blog/2020/03/stay-sane-working-remotely "Stay sane working remotely"), we’ve been busy working on building new features with each release. Here’s a quick summary of what we’ve been up to this April plus a little something extra for you, so read on! 

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### Monese for web
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Although we’ll always be mobile by nature, we know a lot of you asked for a [web version](https://monese.com/blog/2020/04/monese-for-web "Monese for web") of our app. So for those who prefer viewing transactions on a bigger screen, our first version of [Monese for web](http://web.monese.com/ "Log in") is here! Log in to your account from any device and check your balance, search through transactions and download statements. In the meantime, we’re working on bringing more exciting features, so stay tuned.

### Save together with pots for joint accounts
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[Money has been a taboo topic](https://monese.com/blog/2020/02/talking-finances-partner-taboo-topic "Talking finances with your partner") between couples and families for a long time; however, now might be a more important time than ever to learn to save together. That’s why we’ve enabled pots for joint accounts. You can now create up to 10 personalised pots, set up recurring payments to one of them and choose to round up each transaction to send the difference to a pot. You can even multiply the spare change by up to 10 so you can reach your savings goals together even faster.

### In case you missed it…
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We started with these monthly feature updates exactly one year ago. To celebrate the milestone, we thought it’d be a great opportunity to share some of our favourite features we’ve launched since then.

Here goes...

## RON accounts for a more local experience
This is truly something special for our customers in Romania — a [fully localised account in Romanian lei](https://monese.com/blog/2020/02/ron-accounts "Say hello to RON accounts") with a local IBAN and a contactless Mastercard debit card to allow you to make free local payments and easily receive your salary.

## Joint accounts to save together
Whether you’re sharing expenses with your partner, splitting rent with a roommate or saving for something special with a friend, easily manage your money together with [joint accounts](https://monese.com/blog/2019/12/launching-joint-accounts "Spend and save together with joint accounts")! Get better visibility and control over your joint spending. Quickly invite another Monese customer to open a joint account with you, order your cards and start spending, sending and saving together.

## Virtual cards for extra security
Whether shopping online or paying with your phone, you don’t need to pull out your physical card thanks to [virtual cards](https://monese.com/blog/2019/12/create-virtual-card "Create a virtual card"), which offer an extra layer of security. To create yours, open your app, go to ‘Card’ and swipe left to see the virtual card option.

## EU IBANs
While no organisation operating in a SEPA country is allowed to [discriminate against your IBAN](https://monese.com/blog/2020/03/iban-discrimination "IBAN discrimination"), we knew having a more localised service was important to you. That’s why we started offering [European IBANs](https://monese.com/blog/2019/10/new-eu-iban-account-number "Introducing your new European account number") (starting with BE) last year to all our customers based outside the UK or France with EUR accounts. And there’s even more exciting news to come soon on this front, so stay tuned!

## Monese with Apple Pay
Since the world is becoming increasingly reliant on digital and contactless payments, this was one of the [most wanted features](https://monese.com/blog/2019/04/apple-pay-is-here "Apple Pay is here"). Now you have an easy, quick and secure way to pay with your iPhone by adding your Monese card to Apple Pay. Pay comfortably without the hassle of carrying your physical card around with you.

## Set money aside with pots
We first made it easy to spend and send money. Then we wanted to make saving simple too! We built [pots](https://monese.com/blog/2019/06/saving-money-monese-pots "Monese pots") so you can quickly set aside funds and automate your savings. You can have up to 10 pots per currency account, name and set goals for each, round up your transactions and automatically send the spare change to a pot.

## A Monese cards makeover
We redesigned our cards to reflect our pricing better, offering a unique and sleek card design for each of our plans. Our vision was something futuristic and elegant... and we couldn’t be happier with the result! The vertical design is available now in beautiful combinations of sheer whites and subtly textured blues. Learn more about the latest design on our [Insights blog](https://medium.com/monese/our-new-monese-cards-da654c43f24a "Our new Monese cards").

## Link your PayPal and Monese accounts
We partnered with [PayPal](https://monese.com/blog/2019/07/monese-with-paypal "Monese with the power of PayPal") so you can quickly check your PayPal balance and review recent transactions straight from your Monese app. Seamlessly add your Monese card to your PayPal wallet too! The feature is currently available for customers based in France, Germany, Italy, the UK and Spain.

## Google Pay in more countries
Since [2018](https://monese.com/blog/2018/07/google-pay-the-easy-way-to-pay-with-monese-for-android "Google Pay and Monese"), Android users have been able to enjoy a faster and simpler way to pay at millions of places. They’ve been able to quickly add their Monese card to Google Pay and use their phone to pay wherever contactless payments are accepted. Over the last year, we worked on bringing the feature to even [more countries across Europe](https://monese.com/blog/2019/09/google-pay-europe "Google Pay Monese across Europe") (15 total)!

## Reminder
Since the start of April, you can now spend more without the hassle of inserting your card and typing your PIN. Mastercard contactless payment limits for many countries are now higher:

- £45 in the UK (up from £30)
- BGN 100 in Bulgaria (up from BGN 50)
- HRK 350 in Croatia (up from HRK 100)
- €50 in Spain, Portugal and Cyprus (up from €20)
- €50 in Estonia, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta and the Netherlands (up from €25)
- €50 in Ireland (up from €30)
- HUF 15,000 in Hungary (up from HUF 5,000)
- PLN 100 in Poland (up from PLN 50)
- SEK 400 in Sweden (up from SEK 200)

Just keep in mind that merchants need to update their card machines.

We’d love to know which of these features you’re most excited about plus what you’d like us to introduce in the future. Let us know on [Facebook](https://facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/monese "Monese official Instagram page") or drop us a line at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com "Email us").

Here’s what we’ve launched this month... and a few extras!

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We’re happy to announce that you can now log in to your Monese account from your desktop with the new [Monese for web](https://web.monese.com "Log in to your account")! We’ve had lots of requests for a web version of Monese, so we’re incredibly excited to finally be able to share its first version with you.

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## What can I use it for?
![Monese for web screen](//images.ctfassets.net/96dxy75w1gjr/3zyBf5svdyFT8v4BDo6xmU/99d3cc4305281319a73f17c3af26da45/Webapp-Blog-BodyImg__1_.jpg)

Easy to navigate, we designed the web version of Monese to provide you with more tools and better access to manage your account and expenses. Here’s everything you can use it for right now.

### Log in securely 
We’ve added an extra layer of security to Monese for web. On your first login, we’ll ask you to set a password, for which you’ll need to go through a two-factor authentication (2FA) process using your mobile app. You then won’t need your phone every time you use it.

### Check your balance
You can check your personal, business and other accounts like PayPal or Avios; plus your total balance, all in one place. For more details, just choose the account you want to view. 

### Browse your transactions
You can also filter transactions to easily find exactly what you’re searching for. Sort transactions by date, spending amount or category for a faster search.

### Download statements 
Monese for web lets you to download your account statements straight to your computer. Choose the date range for your statement and quickly get it in PDF or CSV format.

### Keep things private

For extra privacy, you can hide your on-screen balance using ‘Privacy Mode’, just as you would on our mobile app.

## How to get started
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It’s easy to log in to your Monese account from the web. Follow these steps to get started:

__Step 1__: [Go to web.monese.com](https://web.monese.com "Sign in to your account") and type in your phone number (you can also get to it from our website [home page ](https://monese.com/eu "Monese") via the ‘Log in’ button at the top right-hand corner). 

__Step 2__: Check your Monese app to get the 6-digit verification code (which you’ll need for your first login). For this step, make sure your Monese app is up to date.

__Step 3__: Type in the code and start navigating your accounts online! And don’t worry if you get caught up with something else, we’ll safely log you out if you’re inactive for too long.

## What’s next?
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For users who need larger screens for more complex activities related to their accounts, such as for business or other reasons, we hope this new online feature is useful to you. We’re working on adding more features &mdash; so take this as a sneak peek of what’s to come! 
Once you try out Monese for web, we’d love to hear your thoughts. If you have any ideas or suggestions for improvement, write us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monese "Monese official Instagram page") or email us at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com "Email us").

You can now access your Monese account on web browsers too

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Despite everything going on right now, one thing you can always be certain of and continue to count on is your account with Monese and our dedicated service to you. We’ve been as busy as ever to bring new features to your app &mdash; nothing’s slowing us down! So without further ado, here’s everything we’ve been up to.

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### Create and manage business invoices
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If you have a Monese business account, you can now easily handle your company’s billings right from the comfort of your smartphone, by creating and managing invoices from the app! When you’ve entered all the details of the invoice, you’ll be able to send the invoice to your client straight away or save it as a draft for later. All your invoices &mdash; both drafts and those already paid &mdash; will be available for you at any time directly in the Monese app. 

### In case you missed it...
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If you need to send, request or receive money from your friends and family during this difficult time, you can easily do so with our money-saving __[international transfer](https://monese.com/eu/international-money-transfer)__ service. With your Monese app, you can send fast international transfers, often with much better exchange rates than when using traditional banks. And if you’re sending between Monese accounts, your transfer is totally free and instant (no matter the currency). 

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Many people are spending their time indoors these days. With all the extra time inside the house, it’s easy to go a little nuts shopping online. Make sure, though, that you’re still sticking to your budget and not overspending. This is easy to do with our __[spending overview feature](https://monese.com/eu/blog/2019/04/simple-spending-overview)__ and __budgeting tools__. Create monthly or weekly budgets for yourself and gain insight and a clear breakdown of your spending, so you know where your money is going.

### And finally...
Other enhancements this month include 89 bug fixes and improvements - here are some of them:

- Our Monese Hub got a makeover, so it’s easier to discover and explore our best partner offers. 
- If you live in the Czech Republic, Croatia or Slovakia you can now add your Monese cards to [Google Pay](https://monese.com/blog/2019/09/google-pay-europe). 
- We’ve also made improvements to our [Frequently Asked Questions](https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb) section, so it’s easier to find what you’re looking for. 

We’re always looking to upgrade our product and service for you. That’s why we want to hear your feedback and ideas. Feel free to get in touch on [Facebook](https://facebook.com/MyMonese), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/monese) or via email at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com) to share your thoughts. 

[Sign up now](https://monese.com/download-now)

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Your March monthly update

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It may have been a slightly shorter month (despite it being a leap year), but that hasn’t slowed things down around here. We’ve been up to some really exciting stuff, so read on to check out everything that’s new with our app! 

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### RON accounts are here
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This month we launched [RON accounts](https://monese.com/blog/2020/02/ron-accounts "Say hello to RON accounts")! They come fully localised with Romanian account numbers (IBANs) and contactless debit cards. All you need is a Romanian-issued ID, and you can open your RON account in a matter of minutes, right from your app. 

With your new RON account, you’ll be able to shop, spend and save like a local using the country’s currency, the Romanian leu. You’ll also be able to send and receive money locally plus send instant and free transfers to friends and family with Monese accounts, no matter what currency it’s in! 

### Tips for collecting Avios
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You’ll start seeing Avios Smart Tips in your transaction feed. When you spend in pounds at certain stores, we’ll show you how to collect Avios when you shop with them in the future.

### In case you missed it...
We’ve been adding a lot of new features over the past months, so we thought we’d remind you about some of the highlights!

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If you have one of our new European account numbers (IBANs), you can now set up __SEPA direct debits__ on your Monese EUR account! This means you can conveniently manage your payments and bills straight from your Monese app. Direct debits allow you to set up payments automatically, so you save both time and effort. Direct debits give permission to authorised service providers to automatically collect money from your account. Unlike recurring payments, they can vary in frequency and amount.

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Need to start spending right away? Try our __virtual cards__! You can now create yours instantly, across any currency account, once you’ve verified your address. You’ll be able to use it right away for shopping online, or add it to Apple Pay or Google Pay to pay with your phone wherever contactless is accepted.

### And finally...
We squashed 70+ bugs this month, so you can have a smoother experience. Other improvements include:

- opening your app in Privacy Mode with just a long press on the home screen icon
- creating a virtual card for your RON account and adding it to Apple Pay
- showing your average yearly balance if you live in Italy
- easily activating your new Monese card using just the last four digits

We’d love to hear your thoughts on these, plus any suggestions you may have for any future features. Reach out to us on [Facebook](https://facebook.com/MyMonese "Monese official Facebook page"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese "Monese official Twitter page"), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/monese "Monese official Instagram page") with your ideas or drop us a line at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com "Email us").

Check out all the cool new features we’ve added to your app this month 

Your February monthly update

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Anyone can open a Monese account in a matter of minutes, and use it to spend like a local all over Europe - from today, this includes Romania!

If you've got a Romania-issued ID, you can now open a new RON currency account, with a fully local Romanian account number (IBAN) and a RON debit card!

### Why create a RON account?
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### Spend like a local
Monese accounts in GBP and EUR have already been available for some time - but if you live in Romania, even though the allowances are generous, you may not be comfortable with effectively exchanging currency on each transaction. With your new RON account, you’ll be able to shop, spend and save like a true local, using the country’s currency, the Romanian Leu.

### Send and receive money locally
Speaking of local, you’ll now be able to make free local transfers to other banks in the country and even easily receive your salary into your account! Or if you need to make regular transfers to pay your bills, you can set up recurring payments in RON.

## Instant and free transfers between Monese accounts
[Send, receive and request payments](https://monese.com/blog/2019/03/request-payments) easily and instantly from your family and friends who also have a Monese account - it’s absolutely free! So if you live in Bucharest and you need to send some cash to a friend in London, a payment from your Monese RON account to their Monese GBP account will be instant and fee-free.

## A contactless debit card in the local currency
When you open your Monese RON account, you’ll be able to order one of our beautifully designed Monese cards, depending on the [plan](https://monese.com/pricing-ro) you choose. Our cards are prepaid debit Mastercards, which you can use to spend or withdraw money anywhere in the world. Here are some cool things you can do:

- Make safe online transactions when shopping online.
- Lock and unlock your card straight from the app &mdash; so if you ever lose your card, you can rest assured your money will stay safe.
- Make contactless payments.
- Set up your Monese card with [Apple Pay](https://monese.com/eu/blog/2019/06/monese-apple-pay-more-countries) for a more secure, private and simple way to pay.

### How to open your RON account
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If you’re already on board with us, then adding a RON account is easy and takes just a couple of taps:

- On the home screen, tap the ‘Account’ button (on the top left-hand side).
- Then tap ‘Add account’.
- Select RON, follow the instructions, and you’ll have it in no-time.

Keep in mind that right now, RON accounts are available to anyone who has a Romanian ID document. They’re part of the latest app version, so you'll need to update your Monese app to see them.

If you want to read more about RON accounts, feel free to explore our [Help Centre](https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb). Or if you have any questions, our Romanian-speaking [Customer Support team](https://monese.com/contact) is here to help.

If you’re not using Monese yet, you can get started by downloading the app now:

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We’re really excited to see how you’ll be using your new RON account. We’d love to hear your thoughts on how it’s working for you and what other features you’d like to see in the future. If anything comes to mind, reach out to us on [Facebook](https://facebook.com/MyMonese), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/monese) or drop us an email at [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com).

Introducing our new RON accounts — fully localised, with Romanian account numbers and cards

Say hello to RON accounts

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For many of us, time slows down this month, making January seem like the longest month of the year. But January is also a month with a lot of potential. It’s a period to reflect, reorganise and plan for a fresh start. Taking on this mindset, we’ve been working on releasing entirely new features over the past month, plus polishing existing ones to help you kick off 2020 in high spirits.

Here’s a summary of all the things we’ve released this January...

### Better pots
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This month we’ve added some useful features to [Monese pots](https://monese.com/eu/blog/2020/01/better-pots), that will make putting aside money even easier. To help you reach all your different savings goals even faster, you can now create up to 10 different pots for each of your currency accounts and create a specific goal for each pot. You’ll also be able to set up automatic weekly or monthly transfers from your account directly into your pot. If you need a little help setting aside money, our new round-up feature is here to help! Each time you pay with your Monese card, we’ll round up the value of the purchase to the nearest whole amount and automatically transfer the spare change to a designated pot. 

### Tailored home insurance with Luko
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If you live in France, you can now benefit from Luko, which offers simple, transparent and tailored online home insurance. With Luko, you can sign up and get insurance coverage in two minutes, get paid for a claim in two hours and have damages repaired in just two days! Monese Premium customers can benefit from two months of free home insurance, while our Classic and Simple customers get one month. You can sign up via the Monese Hub on the app, and you'll be redirected to the Luko website to complete your subscription.

### Speed up your commute across London’s TfL network 
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With [Apple Pay](https://monese.com/eu/blog/2019/06/monese-apple-pay-more-countries) on your phone, you can now speed up your commute on London Underground trains and buses: no need to open an app, wake your device or use Face ID or Touch ID. Simply hold your iPhone or Apple Watch over the yellow card readers on [TfL](https://tfl.gov.uk/) and go! Express Mode for Apple Pay is available for personal GBP and EUR Monese cards and works across all TfL services, including the Underground, buses and trams. Learn how to enable Express Mode on your iPhone or Apple Watch [here](https://monese.com/eu/blog/2020/01/express-mode-apple-pay).

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### And finally...
We've squashed 75 bugs along with other fixes and improvements this month. You can now:

- easily add your card to Google Pay right from your Monese Android app
- add your virtual cards to Google Pay
- create a virtual card as soon as you've verified your address
- navigate through your contacts more easily whenever you need to send or request money
- get tips on the best ways to collect Avios when you shop.

Remember: we’re always looking for ways to improve your experience. So we’d love to hear your thoughts on how the Monese app is working for you and what extra features you’d like to see in 2020.

If anything springs to mind, you can always reach out to us on [Facebook](https://facebook.com/MyMonese), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/Monese) or by email at  [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com). 

Stay tuned for next month’s feature update!

Your convenient guide to the latest features and services we’ve launched this month

Your January monthly update

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With Apple Pay on your phone, mobile payments are secure, quick and easy - and now paying for your journeys has gotten even faster and more convenient! 
Speed up your commute on London Underground trains and buses with Express Mode for Apple Pay. Simply hold your iPhone or Apple Watch over the yellow card readers on [TfL](https://tfl.gov.uk/) and go! No need to open an app, wake your device or use Face ID or Touch ID.

The new feature is available for personal GBP and EUR Monese cards and works across all TfL services, including the Underground, buses and trams. 

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### How to set up Express Mode
To use Express Mode, first add your Monese card to your Apple Wallet. To set up Apple Pay, simply open the Monese app and navigate to the ‘Card’ screen. Here you’ll be able to tap the ‘Add to Apple Wallet’ button, follow the on-screen instructions &mdash; and you’re done! Open your Apple Wallet and you’ll see your Monese card there, ready for use. You can also set up your card straight from the Apple Wallet app by tapping the ‘+’ icon and following the instructions.

Once you’ve set up Apple Pay, you’re ready to enable Express Mode. Follow these simple steps:

__Step 1__: On iPhone or Apple Watch, open your ‘Settings’.

__Step 2__: Tap ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’ and select ‘Express Travel Card’.

__Step 3__: Choose your Monese card and confirm it with Touch ID, Face ID or your passcode.

### Make safe and fast payments
Using Apple Pay is simple and works with the devices you use every day. You can use it on iPhone (SE or higher), Apple Watch, iPad and Mac to make fast and convenient purchases in stores, apps and online. You can find a list of compatible Apple Pay devices [here](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208531). 

When you make a purchase, Apple Pay uses a device-specific number and unique transaction code. Your full card number is never stored on your device or on Apple servers, and it can’t be shared with merchants. Apple Pay doesn’t keep transaction information that can be tied back to you, ensuring all purchases are private.

If you live in one of the [31 countries](https://monese.com/eu/blog/2019/06/monese-apple-pay-more-countries) where Monese cards can be added to Apple Pay, you’ll be able to use it wherever you see the Apple Pay logo or the contactless symbol.

Let us know how you like this new feature. Reach out to us on [Facebook](https://facebook.com/MyMonese), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monese), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/monese) or email us at  [community@monese.com](mailto:community@monese.com).

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