Toss Bank vs Mercury.
Toss Bank (T78/100) 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. Toss Bank leads Mercury 5-1.
| M Mercury №32 · FDIC 70 /100 | T Toss Bank №11 · KDIC 78 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 71 /100 | 78 /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 KDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | €50,000,000 KR.KDIC |
| 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 | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.6 |
| 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 Toss Bank if…
Korea's third internet-only bank. Viva Republica subsidiary — operates inside the Toss super-app (~25M users). Full KFSC licence since 2021; KDIC cover. The mobile-app-native counterpart to Kakao Bank.
- Best for fees Toss Bank won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Toss Bank won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Tied
Toss Bank vs Mercury — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Mercury better than Toss Bank?
Under our v3 methodology, Toss Bank leads Mercury 5–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Mercury 70/100 vs Toss Bank 78/100. Toss Bank is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Mercury or Toss Bank cheaper?
Monthly fee — Mercury: €0; Toss Bank: €0. Card FX markup — Mercury: 1.00%; Toss Bank: Interbank. Toss Bank 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 Toss Bank?
Mercury holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Toss Bank holds a Full bank licence under KDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: €50,000,000. Toss Bank is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Mercury and Toss Bank?
Mercury operates in 1 country; Toss Bank 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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