Study abroad

[Dzilvys (David Zilvys)]

So I am hoping to go study abroad for a year in Japan from next year. What is my situation with monzo? Am I going to have to close my account or can I keep on using it?

[Anarchist (Press ‘Help’ search ‘Contact us’ or email help@monzo.com or call 0800 802 1281)]

You can keep on using it. You might have to pay if you need a replacement card.

It would be a good idea to get an account from a Japanese bank if you expect to receive Japanese funds.

[Dzilvys (David Zilvys)]

Yeah I will be making a Japanese bank account however, I would still prefer to use monzo over there

[anon95680666]

you may have already read this about others experiences with Japanese acceptance

Monzo in Japan [Discussion]

Just a note; been travelling across Japan now for 3 weeks and cash is definitely king. Where possible I have attempted to use Monzo in MasterCard locations however it has been rejected around 50% of the time. The card is not accepted by the card machine and I have to incur charges on my AMEX. I don’t know if Monzo can see these attempts on my card but it would be great if you can highlight the issue to MasterCard and see if they can validate reasons why.

[Dzilvys (David Zilvys)]

@anon95680666

. Where possible

Oh I am aware, I have been to Japan on two different occasions and I am familiar with the places that do and do not accept monzo.
My only worry was if my account would get cancelled or blocked if I go abroad for an entire year.

[Ordog]

There are no terms and conditions that state you can’t do this so it is unlikely.

Perhaps drop Monzo a message with some dates that you’re going and returning so you don’t trigger fraud checks or anything and this should give you peace of mind too.