Monzo

decies · 18-04-2026 04:28PM

got rev and AIB to work

TheDriver · 18-04-2026 06:06PM

When I click in monzo, it takes me to Revolut app, I login and then just displays my account as usual.

decies · 19-04-2026 09:59AM

try the Monzo chat function they might have an idea .

TheDriver · 20-04-2026 03:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124406369#Comment_124406369

It didn't bother me too much but clicked feedback to say it didn't work.this morning, someone from that team section contacted me to resolve the issue.

Impressive.

Citrus_8 · 21-04-2026 06:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124412156#Comment_124412156

Monzo has a Central Bank of Ireland licence. Revolut only Lithuanian licence. Monzo has a human customer service and if something goes wrong, you can chat with an actual person, not a bot. Not sure about Revolut, but on Monzo you can link with AIB, PTSB or Revolut accounts and see their balances in Monzo. Monzo is more user friendly than Revolut which changes the location of buttons with some updates. Monzo is more consistent and user friendly. Revolut seem cluttered, you need to dig for some functions and crypto don't make them look as a serious bank... Monzo has a better reputation than Revolut. I simply use Revolut for only trips to the UK. I now use Monzo for expenses and EBS to get incoming salary. This allows me to have my funds separated in a few banks and all for free.

TheDriver · 21-04-2026 08:43PM

I concur with the above user. Monzo appealed to me as far more trustworthy than Revolut for main banking (as in Revolut freezing your account and hassle to unlock it). I've found monzo CS excellent.

And there's no limit on foreign exchange plus no weekend charge.

decies · 21-04-2026 08:49PM

we will see what more Monzo can offer . You can link other bank accounts in Revolut to .

CollyFlower · 23-04-2026 12:08PM

How long were people waiting for their physical card? I ordered on the 14th April and it's not arrived yet.

dohouch · 23-04-2026 12:21PM

Ordered Monday 20th and waiting🥴

EDIT:My card arrived today 👏

gipi · 23-04-2026 12:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124415859#Comment_124415859

I ordered my card on 8th April, got it on 14th. It was posted from the UK.

SynixCA · 23-04-2026 05:12PM

Monzo is currently offering a €10 sign-up bonus for new users who join via a referral link and make any small card payment with it. It’s a handy digital bank if you’re looking to switch things up or just want the bonus.

Citrus_8 · 23-04-2026 05:53PM

Just noticed that you can now link with Bank of Ireland account on Monzo. Now would like to see EBS, Credit Union and Avant (Bankinter).

irishgeo · 23-04-2026 06:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124416882#Comment_124416882

And N26.

TheDriver · 23-04-2026 10:27PM

I still can't add my Revolut, support have raised it with Rev.

SleetAndSnow · 24-04-2026 09:15AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124344863#Comment_124344863

same here, wages in just after 9. Hopefully it becomes earlier in the future.

reactadabtc · 24-04-2026 10:41AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124417833#Comment_124417833

I'm look to swap AIB for Monzo once I draw down my mortgage. I don't want the AIB fees so happy to close it. Odd that Monzo is slow with wages. With AIB I paid ~4am and colleagues on Revolut get paid 7/8PM the evening before.we

TheDriver · 24-04-2026 11:42AM

It's a minor annoyance and I've put it in the feedback to them as a request. I'd recommend others do the same as they do read the feedback.

My first wages came up as a notification with the amount which I wasn't happy with as anyone seeing my phone could see the amount. But you need notifications for everything else so I gave feedback and today, it comes up as "you've been paid by…. " but no amount. Very happy with that.

All in all, nothing bad to say about them after 2 months use. I really like the app, better than any other banking app I've tried.

SleetAndSnow · 24-04-2026 05:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124418080#Comment_124418080

exactly the swap I did, highly recommend tbh AIB isn’t exactly doing anything brilliant to justify the 6 euro, other then having branches. I do have a credit union savings account I can deposit cash too if needed but I’ve done that once in the last 7 years!

masterboy123 · 24-04-2026 06:07PM

I don't know why I am still hesitant (or just lazy) to open an account with Monzo. I feel Revolut is doing the things I want, and Revolut is free in my case.

TheDriver · 24-04-2026 06:45PM

On their website for Ireland, it says a feature is

See exchange rates in the app

Understand exactly what you’re spending while abroad by seeing the real-time exchange rate before you confirm payment.

But I can't find it anywhere. It will give the exchange rate AFTER you do a purchase but I can't find anything like revolut which gives a real time rate before purchase. I know they follow the mastercard rate but it can change throughout the day and you can only see the previous day on their website.

glen123 · 24-04-2026 07:51PM

I am thinking of moving my banking to Monzo but I have so many DDs….is there any easy way of switching them to the new account?Any ideas?

spuddy · 24-04-2026 08:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124419560#Comment_124419560

don't try do it all in one go, chip away at them, keep both accounts running in parallel for a few months.

glen123 · 24-04-2026 08:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124419577#Comment_124419577

Looks like this is what I will have to do. Some DDs are so old like Life insurance, I ll have to dig through archives to find where to write.

TheDriver · 24-04-2026 08:32PM

I had mine switched over easily. Just watch for those that lodge their claim early eg vhi is 10 days before actual date.

Citrus_8 · 24-04-2026 10:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124419560#Comment_124419560

What exactly is "so many"? I have 9 and have all of them listed in my Excel file. So I'll just go to each provider's website to change my IBAN for DD. And those which don't do a change on the website I will call. But most of them these days are letting to change online anyways...

As others mentioned, just run your bank accounts paralel for perhaps 2 months and have enough money in both banks to cover the DDs.

If managed well, it should be all right.

glen123 · 25-04-2026 05:11PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124419905#Comment_124419905

I have 12 plus things like Child benefit etc.

I was able to change nearly all of them online except my mortgage with EBS, life assurance with New Ireland, Child benefit (don’t have my welfare account) and Pure for my internet.

Wrote 3 letters and will give Pure a call on Monday so it wasn’t too bad after all.

Citrus_8 · 25-04-2026 05:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124421366#Comment_124421366

Glad to hear that it worked out well! 9 out of 12+ being online is very good.

awec · 30-04-2026 11:37AM

Has anyone used both Bunq and Monzo? How does it compare to Bunq?

geriatric · 07-05-2026 06:35PM

Bought something in dunnes yet it shows up on the app as a tesco purchase???

glen123 · 07-05-2026 10:53PM

Did money transfer to another Irish bank account, put a certain reference name on it for the other side to identify it but it came through with the reference of “CTTX” to them so it took a few emails for me to help them to find my payment amongst all others.

Monzo

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See exchange rates in the app