Cash App vs Mercury.
Cash App (C70/100) 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. Cash App leads Mercury 4-2.
| C Cash App №31 · FDIC 70 /100 | M Mercury №32 · FDIC 70 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /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 | Partner-bank FDIC | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 2 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | 1 coins | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 1.6 ★ 50k reviews | 4.4 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.8 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.7 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Cash App if…
The largest US peer-to-peer payments + neobank hybrid by user count (~50M monthly actives). Block-owned, public via NYSE:XYZ. Bitcoin-native — was the first major US fintech to integrate BTC buy/sell. Partner-bank model via Sutton Bank means FDIC pass-through, not direct charter cover.
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 Cash App won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Cash App won 2 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
Cash App vs Mercury — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Cash App better than Mercury?
Under our v3 methodology, Cash App leads Mercury 4–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Cash App 70/100 vs Mercury 70/100. Cash App is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Cash App or Mercury cheaper?
Monthly fee — Cash App: €0; Mercury: €0. Card FX markup — Cash App: Interbank; Mercury: 1.00%. Cash App 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, Cash App or Mercury?
Cash App holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. 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 Cash App and Mercury?
Cash App operates in 2 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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