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Monzo Relaunches Automated 1p Savings Challenge for 2026 With £10,000 Prize

Customers can opt in until January 31, with the app automating daily transfers for the year-long plan.

Overview

  • Monzo confirms the challenge’s return for 2026 and will award £10,000 to one person who completes it.
  • The plan increases deposits by a penny a day, resulting in £667.95 saved over 365 days.
  • Extra, Perks and Max customers can choose higher starting increments with potential to save up to £2,671.80, earn 5% interest on Challenge Pots, and enter £100 monthly prize draws with 100 winners.
  • Monzo says 1.7 million customers took part in 2025, collectively saving more than £360 million by November.
  • MoneySavingExpert and banks such as NatWest are promoting the challenge, while reports differ on which providers fully automate transfers, with some naming Monzo alone and others also citing Plum.