I want to reopen my Monzo account. I had one about a year ago but I wasn’t using it so I closed it after 2 months or so. I’ve emailed Monzo help but was given no helpful reply as to why I couldn’t other than “we reserve the right to decline the opening of new accounts for the time being…”.
I then explained that I would like to know why, as other banks including Starling at least give you a reason as to why a customer cannot open an account and after reading through the T&Cs, there’s not much info that states Monzo can just say no without giving a reason, only to be given the same exact reply.
Anyway, pretty much everyone has been able to reopen their old accounts so I wondered if anyone knew of any reason why they wouldn’t reopen one.
Thanks!
Ps - I have had no fraudulent activity in the past and my credit score is ok.
Sorry I didn’t read your original post correctly. As the others have said it’s shame that they have declined, hopefully you will be reconsidered in the future
Ahhh if this is the case it’s nice to know they think I’m fraudulent !
Even the big banks notify customers of either their accounts being closed due to risk or why they are unable to open one. Even though the exact reason isn’t stated, a ballpark as to why is given (I know this as I work for one).
Nobody on here knows the reason so don’t form any conclusions from peoples opinions
Speak to Monzo directly, phone or email and what they say is fact. I’m sure they will tell you as much as they can and then explain better why they can’t give you more detail (if that’s the case)
Yes the banks do have to be careful and cannot tip off, which is not what they do.
However, they do notify customers (when asked) as to why they were refused an account, and if they cannot state so, customers are referred to the T&Cs which are very clear.
I closed my Monzo account just 12mths ago, I reopened it by emailing help@monzo. It was up and running within 18 hrs. I had to take a selfie with my Photo ID.
I was amazed how quick the process was. I still had my old Monzo card which still works!
I tried to open via the app but it would not take my mobile number, hence I emailed help
I’m having the same issue I only closed the account October last year as I barely used it they now said they can’t offer me an account at this time but I’ve already got an account technically they’d just need to reopen it I however have low credit score because I’ve not had any form of credit before and a high street bank has told me credit scores can effect weather or not a bank will offer people accounts
I think because you closed the account technically you haven’t got an account Monzo can choose to reopen it if they want you as a customer , if you are only using it for a £10 a month spending card you’re probably not high on Monzo list of spending limited resources on to reissue you a card.
I’m not sure resurrecting a thread from over a year ago was appropriate for this!
The reality is that banks, like other businesses, are not running at peak performance at the moment and so need to limit what they try and take on. As far as I can tell, all of the generous switching bonuses have evaporated and First Direct are explicitly not taking on any new customers at all. As a result, I wouldn’t be surprised if Monzo were being more selective about who they provide account services to at the moment.
Monzo can choose to reopen it if they want you as a customer , if you are only using it for a £10 a month spending card you’re probably not high on Monzo list of spending limited resources on to reissue you a card.