Mercury vs Finom.
Mercury (M70/100) and Finom (F64/100), 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 Finom 4-3.
| F Finom №45 · DNB 64 /100 | M Mercury №32 · FDIC 70 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 64 /100 | 71 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 0.70% | 1.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | E-money inst. DNB | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded EU.DGS.NL | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 7 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.5 ★ 8k reviews | 4.4 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Finom if…
The EU SMB-focused EMI platform that solves the multi-country invoicing-plus-accounting-integration problem better than Qonto, Wise Business, and Revolut Business — local IBAN issuance across NL/DE/FR/IT/ES/PL plus native DATEV / Lexoffice (Germany) and Pennylane (France) integrations is the workflow win for SMBs operating across multiple EU markets. The freelancer-plus-SMB onboarding is structurally paved across entity types (sole trader, GmbH, SARL, BV, SAS, Sp. z o.o., S.R.L.), making Finom the structural fit for German freelancers and EU operators who need country-specific local IBANs without running multiple bank relationships.
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 Finom won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Mercury won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Tied
Mercury vs Finom — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Finom better than Mercury?
Under our v3 methodology, Mercury leads Finom 4–3 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Finom 64/100 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 Finom or Mercury cheaper?
Monthly fee — Finom: €0; Mercury: €0. Card FX markup — Finom: 0.70%; Mercury: 1.00%. Finom 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, Finom or Mercury?
Finom holds a E-money inst. licence under DNB; 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 Finom and Mercury?
Finom operates in 7 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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