A digital bank that keeps my matched betting funds in check – fee-free and fast.

At MarsBlock Money Lab, I’m testing tools that make passive income work smarter, and Monzo’s my banking backbone. This app-based bank keeps my Outplayed matched betting funds separate, tracks every transaction in real-time, and costs me nothing in fees. It’s the perfect sidekick for managing deposits and withdrawals with bookmakers and exchanges.

Monzo bank

My Monzo Experiment

I’ve been using Monzo for over a year, funneling £2,000+ through it for Outplayed bets and other experiments. Last week, I deposited £20 to Betway for a free bet offer, watched it hit instantly via Monzo’s notifications, and pulled £15 profit back—all tracked cleanly in the app. No branch visits, no fees—just a debit card and app that sync with my betting flow. I’ve even used it to top up my Plutus card, keeping all my MarsBlock tools in one place.

How It Works

Sign Up: Open an account with my referral link. Available in the UK only.
Fund: Add money via bank transfer.
Track: Real-time alerts for every deposit, withdrawal, or spend.
Spend: Use the debit card anywhere Mastercard’s accepted – fee-free in the UK.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Free account, instant notifications, crypto and betting friendly.
Cons: No physical branches.

Try It Yourself

Want a banking boost for your passive income experiments? Join Monzo with my referral link – make one card payment within 30 days, and we both get £10 free. Or, if you’ve got a side hustle or small business, open a Monzo business account with my referral link instead – once you’re active, we both score £50 as a bonus. It’s a MarsBlock Money Lab staple for keeping my Outplayed profits flowing smoothly!

*Disclaimer: I’m not a financial adviser. Monzo’s great for my experiments, but results vary—research before diving in. This is my personal test run.*