Mercury vs Liv..
Mercury (M70/100) and Liv. (L59/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Mercury leads Liv. 6-0.
| L Liv. №53 · CBUAE 59 /100 | M Mercury №32 · FDIC 70 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 59 /100 | 71 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.50% | 1.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | E-money inst. CBUAE | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded AE.DPS | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 4.4 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.2 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Liv. if…
First UAE digital-only bank — Emirates NBD subsidiary launched 2017. Targets millennials with free account + lifestyle features. Direct AE DPS cover via parent's CBUAE charter — structurally cleaner than partner-bank competitors.
Pick Mercury if…
Pick if you run a US LLC or C-Corp and want $5M sweep FDIC coverage. Personal accounts not supported.
- Best for fees Mercury won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Mercury won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Mercury won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Mercury won 2 of 2
Mercury vs Liv. — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Liv. better than Mercury?
Under our v3 methodology, Mercury leads Liv. 6–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Liv. 59/100 vs Mercury 70/100. Mercury is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Liv. or Mercury cheaper?
Monthly fee — Liv.: €0; Mercury: €0. Card FX markup — Liv.: 1.50%; Mercury: 1.00%. Mercury wins more fee rows (1 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Liv. or Mercury?
Liv. holds a E-money inst. licence under CBUAE; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Mercury holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Mercury is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Liv. and Mercury?
Liv. operates in 1 country; Mercury operates in 1 country. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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