Mercado Pago Empresas vs Anna.
Mercado Pago Empresas (M69/100) and Anna (A58/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Mercado Pago Empresas leads Anna 6-3.
| A Anna №57 · FCA 58 /100 | M Mercado Pago Empresas №38 · BACEN 69 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 58 /100 | 69 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | £11 /mo | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 2.50% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | E-money inst. FCA | Partner-bank BACEN |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded GB.FSCS | €250,000 BR.FGC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 7 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 3 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.6 ★ 6k reviews | 3.5 ★ 30k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.6 | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.6 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Anna if…
The design-led mobile-first UK SMB neobank — Anna positions itself versus Tide as the friendlier UX with a focus on solo founders and freelancers. The Self Assessment + Corporation Tax filing tools are the structural differentiator versus Tide at the UK freelance tier. FCA-authorised EMI — funds safeguarded, NOT FSCS-protected (same structural trade-off as Tide).
Pick Mercado Pago Empresas if…
The LATAM SMB-and-merchant payments platform with the deepest marketplace integration in the region — integrated with MercadoLibre / Mercado Livre, the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America. Multi-country coverage (BR, AR, MX, CO, CL, UY, PE) plus the marketplace network effect makes Mercado Pago Empresas the structural default for any LATAM-operating SMB that touches the MercadoLibre ecosystem. Free business account + card-acceptance terminals (Point) + online payment gateway + working-capital loans (Mercado Crédito) underwritten on platform sales data — the structural answer for any SMB selling on Mercado Livre / Mercado Libre marketplaces and the default e-commerce checkout across BR / AR / MX / CO / CL. Payment-institution model (not a bank), so customer funds are NOT FGC / national-DGS protected. Parent MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) is the dominant e-commerce + fintech platform across LATAM.
- Best for fees Tied
- Best for protection Mercado Pago Empresas won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Mercado Pago Empresas won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Anna won 2 of 2
Mercado Pago Empresas vs Anna — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Anna better than Mercado Pago Empresas?
Under our v3 methodology, Mercado Pago Empresas leads Anna 6–3 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Anna 58/100 vs Mercado Pago Empresas 69/100. Mercado Pago Empresas is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Anna or Mercado Pago Empresas cheaper?
Monthly fee — Anna: £11; Mercado Pago Empresas: €0. Card FX markup — Anna: Interbank; Mercado Pago Empresas: 2.50%. Tied across fee rows. See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Anna or Mercado Pago Empresas?
Anna holds a E-money inst. licence under FCA; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Mercado Pago Empresas holds a Partner-bank licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: €250,000. Mercado Pago Empresas is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Anna and Mercado Pago Empresas?
Anna operates in 1 country; Mercado Pago Empresas operates in 7 countries. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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