Monzo Plus - Weekly Update 10th October 2019

[TheSamHolland (Sam H)]

I must admit, I prefer this update compared to last week, as I think the whole thing about paying for features didn’t necessarily come across great, nor did the mention of “plans” which basically inferred bundles again

This below comment for me I think is the best idea of a bundle/plan in my opinion:

@Ordog

Perhaps they could have “empty bundles” and you can choose what services you want.

For example:

Bundle #1 - 3 slots - £10 per month
Bundle #2 - 5 slots - £14 per month
Bundle #3 - 8 slots - £18 per month

I would opt for something like this, as it is still in line with the original idea of a “pick ‘n’ mix” feature but compiling them into a standardised monthly package.

I’m still not keen on the idea of putting a paywall in place for certain features that currently come as standard for Monzo customers, but again to echo what another community member said below:

@LiE

Anything you put behind a paywall will create negativity, unless those features save you money/pay for themselves in some way.

It’s like paying for getting cashback - unless the cashback you earn is greater than the subscription amount it costs to have that option, it’s not worth paying for.

The update is definitely appreciated (in my opinion at least), I just hope that whatever you have planned actually works for the majority of Monzo users

[j06 (Jamie)]

@edited201119

Coral is not for big burly men!

My most liked comment is over two years old, and still just as relevant, it would seem:

The Colour of the Debit Card

It’s the 21stC. I’d be more embarrassed at your cliched preconceptions of masculinity and femininity, if I were you.

[Anzo (Andy)]

@tesrobinson

I also believe that community members are promoters of Monzo more generally and are a great marketing resource (if used correctly).

I believe that focusing on building a product that fits the needs and desires of the most vocal supporters (and critics) is a stronger strategy than building a product based on the same research that has already failed twice.

I also believe that the language used in posts from Monzo employees and executives is critically important and the wrong phrasing can cause more issues than it is worth. The now infamous “we know you won’t like it but that’s ok” phrase has caused a significant amount of damage and mistrust within this community and wider media coverage.

I read this to the melody of Affirmation by Savage Garden

Savage Garden - Affirmation

[tesrobinson (Tom Robinson)]

I believe that is the greatest observation anyone has ever made. (adds song on Spotify immediately)

[BritishLibrary]

I believe a metal card is what I want to have

I believe traditional packaged accounts have never offered me good value

I believe today is the day of another monzo plus update

I believe you don’t know what you’ve got until you say goodbye

I believe that Monzo Plus is likely to succeed this time

I believe the struggle for financial freedom is unfair

I believe in Bill Pots, what you put in comes out before your debit does

I believe integrations with IFTTT have been helpful to see where my money goes

I believe the new app design has been a success

I believe the only ones who disagree would like to see progress

I believe emojis in the app are the greatest feature

I believe that tomdavies is a mythical creature

epic drum build up before the chorus.

(OK I Better do some work now)

[RJMagoo (Richard)]

Happy Monzo Plus Update Day!

[Dpg91]

@tomdavies

We usually head to the facility to check these in-person and use this time to check the durability of the cards

What happened last time?