Mercury vs Ramp.
Mercury (M70/100) and Ramp (R57/100), 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 Ramp 5-2.
| M Mercury №32 · FDIC 70 /100 | R Ramp №58 · FDIC 57 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 71 /100 | 57 /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 | Payment inst. FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | Safeguarded US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.4 ★ 1k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.5 | 4.8 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.7 |
| 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 Ramp if…
The spend-management platform that closes the loop on policy enforcement at swipe time — Ramp pushes vendor-level savings recommendations into the finance team's workflow as a structural product, not a feature. Charge card + Bill Pay + Procurement + SaaS-spend management in one stack, with the deepest mid-market ERP integration set of any US corporate-card platform.
- Best for fees Ramp won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Mercury won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Mercury won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
Mercury vs Ramp — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Mercury better than Ramp?
Under our v3 methodology, Mercury leads Ramp 5–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Mercury 70/100 vs Ramp 57/100. Mercury is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Mercury or Ramp cheaper?
Monthly fee — Mercury: €0; Ramp: €0. Card FX markup — Mercury: 1.00%; Ramp: Interbank. Ramp 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 Ramp?
Mercury holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Ramp holds a Payment inst. licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Mercury is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Mercury and Ramp?
Mercury operates in 1 country; Ramp 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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