Mercury vs Chipper Cash.
Mercury (M70/100) and Chipper Cash (C62/100), 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 Chipper Cash 4-2.
| C Chipper Cash №48 · FCA 62 /100 | M Mercury №32 · FDIC 70 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 62 /100 | 71 /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 | E-money inst. FCA | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded NG.NDIC | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 9 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | 5 coins | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 4.4 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.5 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Chipper Cash if…
Pan-African EMI — operates in 9+ African countries + UK + US. Multi-jurisdiction licensing means no single full-bank protection. ~5M users. Backed by Bezos Expeditions, Tiger Global. Anchors the pan-African angle alongside Mukuru.
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 Tied
- Best for protection Mercury won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Chipper Cash won 2 of 3
- Best for ux Mercury won 2 of 2
Mercury vs Chipper Cash — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Chipper Cash better than Mercury?
Under our v3 methodology, Mercury leads Chipper Cash 4–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Chipper Cash 62/100 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 Chipper Cash or Mercury cheaper?
Monthly fee — Chipper Cash: €0; Mercury: €0. Card FX markup — Chipper Cash: 1.00%; Mercury: 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, Chipper Cash or Mercury?
Chipper Cash holds a E-money inst. licence under FCA; 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 Chipper Cash and Mercury?
Chipper Cash operates in 9 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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