Should I stay Full Monzo

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Im not one for jumping on the same train as everyone else, i have seen alot of negativity towards Monzo and have noticed even when i have tried to get help from Monzo the customer service is next to non.

Im really enjoying Monzo, i have Monzo Plus and i have a Loan with Monzo but im not sure whether i should open an account with a legacy bank (EG: my credit card providor Barclays) or should i stay Full Monzo and not have something to fall back on?

Im sure im most likely going to be fine with Monzo going forward but im not sure if i should have a fall-back just in case.

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there’s a saying never have all your eggs in one basket, have another account just for backup, remember a bank have the right to close your account if they want

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Only you can make that decision on what fits in your circumstances, I wouldn’t let other people’s negatively affect any decisions

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The most important point here is, always have a backup bank account, preferably a legacy bank.

By all means keep your Monzo account as your primary one - just have an alternative means of payment (just in case).

So - that’s a yes. :blush:

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Even before fintech banks were a thing I had 2 traditional bank accounts just in case of issues with one.
Monzo is my main but I didn’t close my old accounts (reminds me I need to get rid of one).

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And a reminder for those with a spare Starling account. If you close it, you’ll not get back in for at least a year. :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

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Wouldn’t be a great loss with their UI. In a years time they may even have a app style from the sci-fi movies of the late 2000’s rather than the late 90’s movie computer UI screen look right now :rofl:

I was actually referring to a very very old kids account I recalled I actually still have open.

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I think even many of those at Monzo cult level would have an account open elsewhere - Monzo has been known to fail every now and again just like the other banks have so it’s pretty much a no-brainer to keep one open with a bit of cash in it on the off chance something happens.

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Keep using. Give Monzo time to improve.
You think Barclays support will be better?! No… from my experience.

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Full Monzo doesn’t mean only Monzo.

To me, it means that Monzo is your main account.

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Personally, I’m staying. Have 100% trust in Monzo, I have a spare starling for other bits and bobs. I wouldn’t touch any high street bank with a barge pole! Ignore all the negative, otherwise we’d never get anywhere listening to it.

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I recommend having a back-up account.

For me, Monzo is my main account. Income in, bills out.

I have a legacy bank that was opened for their regular saver, and keep a small balance in there, ÂŁ100, I said small :wink:, in case I have an issue with my main account and need a little cash to tide me over.

Always have a back-up plan.

Even my savings are in several accounts so that I always have access to some of it.

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It’s as simple as this :point_up:t4:

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Really good replies from everyone this morning. Thanks for your thoughts and opinions :pray: :slightly_smiling_face:

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To get rid of it, don’t just close it, -switch it to Lloyds or Royal Bank of Scotland, both of which will give you £100 at the moment.

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Your points a bit contradictory do you not think? if you had 100% trust in monzo you wouldnt have a starling account also.

So going by your own accord @Stevemind you should agree that he should have some form of other account as a back up :slight_smile:

But yes I also agree with everyone else, doesnt do any harm having another account with a bank if needed. I have a bank with one of my legacys and a starling one personally just in case i need to deposit cash or things like that

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That doesn’t follow. Having full trust in Monzo doesn’t lead to reliance on one account. Having a backup account is good practice. If that backup account is a fellow startup, you also get to watch both develop.

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I have 100% trust in Monzo. I still have a Lloyds account too.

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So lets say you have 99.9% trust then.

Because if you have 100% trust in something you shouldnt have the need or want to get a backup.

I agree with you its good practice but by the very nature of having a “backup” youre preparing for your trust to be broken in the unlikeliest of scenarios

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What about if I lose my card? What about if Mastercard goes down?

These things are out of Monzo’s control, and doesn’t impact my trust of them, I’m just balancing my risk.

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