Lunar vs Mercury.
Lunar (L79/100) and Mercury (M70/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Lunar leads Mercury 5-2.
| L Lunar №06 · Finanstilsynet 79 /100 | M Mercury №33 · FDIC 70 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 79 /100 | 71 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 1.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank Finanstilsynet | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €100,000 EU.DGS.DK | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 3 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | Yes | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.6 ★ 22k reviews | 4.4 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.4 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Lunar if…
Pick if you live in the Nordics and want a local credit institution with native commission-free brokerage.
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 Lunar won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Lunar won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
Lunar vs Mercury — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Lunar better than Mercury?
Under our v3 methodology, Lunar leads Mercury 5–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Lunar 79/100 vs Mercury 70/100. Lunar is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Lunar or Mercury cheaper?
Monthly fee — Lunar: €0; Mercury: €0. Card FX markup — Lunar: Interbank; Mercury: 1.00%. Lunar 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, Lunar or Mercury?
Lunar holds a Full bank licence under Finanstilsynet; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Mercury holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Both score equally on regulatory protection rows.
Where can I use Lunar and Mercury?
Lunar operates in 3 countries; 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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