Digital bank Monzo launched its new Premium package today, offering phone and travel insurance on top of features like account aggregation for £15 a month.
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October 20, 2020
Monzo's new Premium cards cost £50 each to produce — but hey, the people asked for it
"It's really beautiful," says Monzo's head of product.
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