Trade Republic vs Mercury.
Trade Republic (T81/100) 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. Trade Republic leads Mercury 5-3.
| M Mercury №32 · FDIC 70 /100 | T Trade Republic №05 · BaFin 81 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 71 /100 | 81 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Full bank BaFin |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | €100,000 EU.DGS.DE |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 17 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 50 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.4 ★ 1k reviews | 3.3 ★ 28k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.5 | 4.4 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.1 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Mercury if…
Pick if you run a US LLC or C-Corp and want $5M sweep FDIC coverage. Personal accounts not supported.
Pick Trade Republic if…
Pick if you want the cheapest brokerage in Europe (€1/trade) and the highest interest on idle cash. Not a primary current account.
- Best for fees Trade Republic won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Trade Republic won 2 of 3
- Best for ux Mercury won 2 of 2
Trade Republic vs Mercury — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Mercury better than Trade Republic?
Under our v3 methodology, Trade Republic leads Mercury 5–3 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Mercury 70/100 vs Trade Republic 81/100. Trade Republic is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Mercury or Trade Republic cheaper?
Monthly fee — Mercury: €0; Trade Republic: €0. Card FX markup — Mercury: 1.00%; Trade Republic: Interbank. Trade Republic 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, Mercury or Trade Republic?
Mercury holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Trade Republic holds a Full bank licence under BaFin; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Both score equally on regulatory protection rows.
Where can I use Mercury and Trade Republic?
Mercury operates in 1 country; Trade Republic operates in 17 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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