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Business|May 26, 2026|2 min read

Monzo Reports 40% YoY Growth in "Refer a Friend" Payouts to £29.5M Amid £143M Annual Marketing Spend

UK fintech Monzo reported its referral program payouts grew 40% year-over-year to £29.5 million for the 12 months ending March 2026, as part of a broader £143 million marketing spend according to company filings.

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Monzo's Referral Program Growth

Recent filings from the Financial Times reveal that UK fintech Monzo has experienced notable advancements in its "refer a friend" customer acquisition initiative over the last fiscal year.

Key Metrics

Referral Payout Growth:

  • The payouts have increased by 40% year-over-year, reaching £29.5 million for the twelve months concluding in March 2026.

Total Marketing Spend:

  • This growth is part of a more extensive annual marketing expenditure amounting to £143 million by the company.

Context

These figures underscore Monzo's sustained commitment to customer acquisition via referral incentives as it works to broaden its user base. The referral program constitutes a significant element of the company’s overall marketing budget.

This upward trend is indicative of the fintech's approach to capitalizing on its existing customer relationships to stimulate new account openings and strengthen its position in the fiercely competitive UK digital banking landscape.

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