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bunq vs Mercury

Compare bunq and Mercury side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

bunq

bunq

Best for savings interest

bunq blends a real banking licence with multi-currency holding and some of the best in-app interest in Europe…

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Mercury

Mercury

Best for startups

Mercury is the go-to operating account for venture-backed startups, pairing free business banking with a deep…

Head-to-head comparison

bunq vs Mercury
Feature bunq Mercury
Monthly fee EUR 3.99 Free
FX markup 0% 1%
Savings APY 2.46% -
Currencies 16 3
Card network Mastercard Mastercard
Deposit protection Dutch deposit guarantee (DGS) up to 100,000 EUR FDIC up to 5,000,000 USD via partner-bank sweep
Regulators - -
Best for Best for savings interest Best for startups
Markets & account

Pros & cons

bunq

bunq

Pros

  • Dutch banking licence with 100,000 EUR deposit protection
  • Competitive interest paid across multiple currencies
  • Up to 25 sub-accounts and shared spaces

Cons

  • No fully free plan; the entry tier carries a monthly fee
  • ATM withdrawals are charged after a small free allowance
Mercury

Mercury

Pros

  • Free business banking built for startups and founders
  • Extended FDIC cover through a partner-bank sweep network
  • Treasury yield and software integrations built in

Cons

  • No personal accounts; business and US-incorporated focus
  • FX on international payments carries a markup
bunq

bunq

bunq blends a real banking licence with multi-currency holding and some of the best in-app interest in Europe. The monthly fee is the trade-off for that protection and yield.

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Mercury

Mercury

Mercury is the go-to operating account for venture-backed startups, pairing free business banking with a deep sweep network and treasury tools.

Confirm current fees and rates on the provider's site. T&Cs apply.

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