WeBank vs Mercury.
WeBank (W76/100) 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. WeBank leads Mercury 3-2.
| M Mercury №32 · FDIC 70 /100 | W WeBank №18 · CBI 76 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 71 /100 | 76 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Full bank CBI |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | €500,000 CN.PBoC-DIS |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.4 ★ 1k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.5 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 |
| 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 WeBank if…
World's largest digital bank by user count (~400M Chinese customers). First CBIRC-licensed internet-only bank in China (2014). Tencent majority shareholder; deeply integrated with WeChat. China DIS cover.
- Best for fees Tied
- Best for protection WeBank won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Mercury won 2 of 2
WeBank vs Mercury — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Mercury better than WeBank?
Under our v3 methodology, WeBank leads Mercury 3–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Mercury 70/100 vs WeBank 76/100. WeBank is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Mercury or WeBank cheaper?
Monthly fee — Mercury: €0; WeBank: €0. Card FX markup — Mercury: 1.00%; WeBank: 1.00%. Tied across fee rows. See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Mercury or WeBank?
Mercury holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. WeBank holds a Full bank licence under CBI; deposit guarantee per depositor: €500,000. WeBank is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Mercury and WeBank?
Mercury operates in 1 country; WeBank 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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