Mercury vs Mercado Pago.
Mercury (M70/100) and Mercado Pago (M50/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. A close tie.
| M Mercado Pago №72 · BACEN 50 /100 | M Mercury №32 · FDIC 70 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 51 /100 | 71 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 1.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. BACEN | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded AR.SEDESA | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 5 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | 4 coins | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 1.5 ★ 18k reviews | 4.4 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.6 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Mercado Pago if…
The dominant LatAm digital wallet by user count (~50M+ actives across AR, BR, MX, CL, CO). MercadoLibre subsidiary, public via NASDAQ: MELI. The high-inflation hedge play — Argentine yield product (Rendimientos) is a near-mandatory account for ARS holders.
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 Mercado Pago won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Mercury won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Mercado Pago won 2 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
Mercury vs Mercado Pago — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Mercado Pago better than Mercury?
Mercado Pago and Mercury are tied 4–4 across 12 dimensions under our v3 methodology. Composite scores: Mercado Pago 50/100 vs Mercury 70/100. The right pick depends on which dimension you weight most heavily.
Is Mercado Pago or Mercury cheaper?
Monthly fee — Mercado Pago: €0; Mercury: €0. Card FX markup — Mercado Pago: Interbank; Mercury: 1.00%. Mercado Pago 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, Mercado Pago or Mercury?
Mercado Pago holds a Payment inst. licence under BACEN; 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 Mercado Pago and Mercury?
Mercado Pago operates in 5 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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