Our partnership with Monzo
The UK-based online bank Monzo has been a close partner of Blake Made since 2023. As the brand’s holistic packaging supplier, we help them build confidence and credibility with a wide range of secure, compliant, tamper-evident financial services packaging.
But while discrete mailers and traceable envelopes are essential for client trust, Monzo’s original challenge was one of logistics. That’s why we played a key role in streamlining their complex packaging supply chain and unlocking hidden commercial value.
Challenges
Monzo partnered with Blake Made during a key growth phase. At that time, they were facing two key challenges:
- Fragmented supply chain: Monzo was juggling multiple suppliers with no centralised stockholding. This increased logistical complexity and slowed response times, both of which hindered their growth
- Upfront payment pressure: Previous suppliers demanded payment in advance, placing unnecessary strain on Monzo’s liquidity. With capital tied up in advance payments, it was harder to support day-to-day operations and fund growth initiatives
The brand needed a flexible partner to oversee their ENTIRE PACKAGING ECOSYSTEM, from secure design to printing and stockholding.
And they found that partner in Blake Made.
Our solutions
Centralised fulfilment with Method 360
We started by consolidating all packaging lines (beyond just envelopes) under one managed supply chain.
Then, using our METHOD 360 solution, we introduced on-demand stockholding with 48-hour call-off.
Method 360 consists of 6 key principles that streamline packaging supply:
- Space: We securely store and promptly distribute packaging just-in-time
- Waste: We forecast usage to optimise stockholding from our climate-controlled storage
- Efficiency: We increase your capacity and significantly speed up order fulfilment
- Liquidity: We help you avoid holding excess stock, improving efficiency
- Sustainability: We supply leading plastic-free packaging with advanced accreditation
- Growth: We drive growth by enhancing customer experience, boosting engagement and satisfaction
This approach brought Monzo greater agility, operational consistency, and scale-readiness.
30-day terms and full transparency
Where other suppliers requested payment in advance, we implemented 30-day credit terms to immediately ease Monzo’s cash flow pressures.
We also arranged weekly stock movements and monthly summary reports to ensure Monzo had full transparency for their packaging stock. This also made it easier to maintain appropriate stockholding levels, minimising storage costs while continuing to ensure just-in-time delivery.
These changes brought both financial flexibility and clear, informed oversight to Monzo’s packaging procurement.
Secure, traceable packaging
Monzo’s main goal was to streamline logistics and improve cash flow management. But in the process of simplifying their supply chain, we also provided new designs that met BEST PRACTICES FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES PACKAGING.
Our packaging also supported compliance with key regulations, including:
- GDPR for data protection
- PCI-DSS for secure handling of cardholder information
- FCA regulations for consistent and compliant brand communication
This ensured that Monzo not only improved their operational efficiency, but were also able to deliver a superior service to their customers.
Sustainable paper-based packaging
Customer confidence is the cornerstone of any successful financial services firm, hence THE CRITICAL ROLE OF SECURE BRANDED PACKAGING. But even in a regulated industry, building a strong social reputation is important for ongoing success.
That’s why our secure financial services packaging also champions SUSTAINABILITY across lines.
Every paper-based packaging format we developed and printed for Monzo conformed to strict sustainability requirements, including:
- Recycled content
- FSC certification
- End-of-life recyclability
We’re also committed to eliminating excess materials, minimising customer costs and REDUCING PACKAGING WASTE WITHOUT COMPROMISING QUALITY.
With Blake Made’s support, Monzo is one step closer to meeting its net zero emissions goals.
“Working with Monzo was about making packaging smarter. They didn’t need new products–they needed better control. By removing friction from their supply chain, we improved cash flow and, through Method 360, delivered a system with visibility, stockholding, and reporting built to grow with them.”
Blake Barter, Managing Director
Value delivered
By partnering with Blake Made, Monzo streamlined and enhanced their packaging supply chain with:
- 14,213,100 units delivered in 2024
- 18 formats engineered
- 48-hour average dispatch time
- 100% FSC materials
And in 2025, we even helped Monzo launch their bank in Northern Ireland and Spain by continuing to deliver secure branded envelopes and card carriers at scale.
Every solution delivered a consistent look and feel, with first-class print quality and leading security features that inspire confidence in Monzo’s customers to this day.
Our team continues to manage global fulfillment, including expedited shipping for time-sensitive promotions. We also hold stock and offer call-off storage, invoicing on delivery.
With our support, Monzo is free from the burden of complex logistics and has the space they need to focus on brand growth.
The Blake Made difference
We didn’t sell Monzo a product. We offered them a partnership that empowered them to achieve their goals and refine their packaging supply chain above and beyond their expectations.
When you partner with Blake Made for sustainable secure packaging, you also benefit from:
- Design sensibility that lets us create beauty with purpose while fully accommodating fulfilment constraints
- Operational trust that eliminates friction from international delivery to inventory call-offs with proactive account management
- Global brand consistency to ensure every market received uniform packaging, centrally managed with samples approved pre-production
- Speed and agility to respond rapidly to spikes in demand, consistently delivering against tight timelines
From initial consultation to regular fulfilment, OUR APPROACH to packaging design and supply breaks down the barriers between you and reaching your commercial potential.
Join Monzo in partnering with Blake Made today
Whether you’re a financial services firm in need of secure, compliant packaging or a product-based brand needs a new look, Blake Made has the solution.
CONTACT US today to discuss your packaging needs and take the first step on your journey to sustainable brand growth.
