Chip vs Monzo

Chip is a savings and investment app for Android and iOS, bringing savings accounts and investment funds together for people building long-term wealth. Customers can create goals with target amounts and dates, then assign existing savings to them. The app can analyse income and spending to estimate what a customer can save and move money automatically. Each autosave costs 45p unless the customer has ChipX. Available products include savings accounts, a Smart Cash ISA, a Stocks & Shares ISA, a General Investment Account and a personal pension. Chip connects current accounts through TrueLayer and an Open Banking API; Chip says permissions are re-authenticated every 90 days. Basic is free, with autosaves at 45p each and a 0.25% annual investment platform fee. ChipX costs £5.99 every 28 days and includes unlimited autosaves and no platform fees. Eligible ClearBank savings deposits may receive FSCS protection up to £120,000 across ClearBank accounts, subject to eligibility. Eligible investment claims may qualify for up to £85,000, excluding investment performance.

Monzo is a UK bank offering current accounts and app tools for spending, saving, borrowing, investing, and managing money. Salary Sorter divides income into Pots for bills, spending, and other budgeting needs. Customers can use Savings Pots, ISAs, and savings accounts, with rates varying by account and subscription plan; investment options start from £1 and can rise or fall in value. For travel, cardholders can spend abroad without foreign transaction fees and see live exchange rates in the app. Monzo connects other bank accounts and credit cards through FCA-regulated Open Banking, and customers must renew those connections every 90 days. Security features include Call Status, transaction notifications, card freezing, biometric login, and extra checks for large payments. Monzo says eligible deposits are protected by FSCS up to £120,000 per person. The app is available on Android, iOS, and web, with 24/7 in-app chat support. Accounts are for UK residents. The free current account is listed for ages 16+; paid plans have varying prices and eligibility conditions.