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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Review summary

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Looking at 841 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the platform for its user-friendly interface and intuitive design, making complex banking tasks simple and efficient. Many appreciate the ease of managing accounts, customizing debit cards, and setting up rules for money dispersal, highlighting a seamless and modern banking experience. However, some people were dissatisfied with specific aspects of the service, mentioning issues with delayed wire transfers, unexplained account restrictions, and difficulties with payment processing. A few other people also felt that customer service was not always helpful, citing problems with communication and resolution of issues like lost checks or rejected international transfers.

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User experience

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Service

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Payment

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with payment. Many praise the effortless management of... See more

Customer service

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Website

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is a wonderful banking app with awesome features and that too without any extra cost, you can order physical cards at your address fro free, you hav invoicing solutions inside with very easy inte... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mercury is a very user friendly platform. It makes complex banking stuff seem simple. Whatever one would need is readily accessible without the need to go to a bank office or fill in tons of papers in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been associated with Mercury since 2021 when I opened my US entity as the CEO of Penthara Technologies. They have been constantly adding new features and giving great support over the email as... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the versatile of Mercury! They offer a ton of awesome perks with other great businesses as well. You can customize how many debit cards you need as well as accounts. Also, easy to set up rules to... See more

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Company details

  1. Bank
  2. Non-Bank Financial Service
  3. Software Company

About Mercury

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Mercury is the fintech that brings all the ways people and businesses use money into a single product that feels extraordinary to use. With banking*, credit cards, and software, Mercury helps more than 200K ambitious companies and entrepreneurs make better decisions and build their businesses. To learn more, visit Mercury.com.

  • Used by founders, finance leads, and operators at startups and SMBs
  • Common use cases: paying vendors and contractors, managing team spend, and reconciliation
  • Suitable for multi-entity structures that need shared controls and permissions
  • Supports companies seeking operational efficiency without expanding headcount
  • Up to $5M in FDIC insurance* on deposits through our partner banks’ sweep networks

Mercury combines checking & savings accounts with payments, spend control, and finance ops automation in one place.

  • Business checking and savings with digital onboarding and a streamlined web/mobile interface
  • ACH, free domestic and international USD wires from Mercury, low-fee non-USD transfers, and mailed checks
  • Debit and credit cards** with customizable limits, merchant/category controls, real-time visibility, and cashback
  • Automated tools for billing, invoicing, and approvals with accounting integrations
  • Cash management options, including venture debt

Mercury addresses the inefficiencies of legacy banking and the fragmentation of multiple finance tools by centralizing workflows and reducing payment friction.

  • Automates manual tasks like bill pay, invoicing, approvals, and reconciliation to speed up month-end close
  • Replaces branch visits and opaque fees with transparent, smooth money movement
  • Compliant onboarding and monitoring designed to protect businesses and reduce surprises
  • Fast, knowledgeable customer support across multiple channels

The data:

  • Raised $500M in primary and secondary funding from top-tier venture capital firms and angel investors, athletes, entertainers, and 2,500 Mercury customers
  • $3.5 billion valuation in March ’25
  • 11 consecutive quarters of profitability based on both EBITDA and GAAP net income (as of April ’25)
  • $500 million in revenue in 2024
  • More than 200K customers
  • 40% growth in customers in 2024
  • $156 billion in annual transaction volume in 2024, up 64% year-over-year
  • Customer NPS of 75*** (compared to banking industry average of 34)
  • 1 in 3 startups use Mercury****
  • More than 50% of YC cohorts choose Mercury

*Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Checking and savings accounts are provided through our bank partners Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Checking and savings account deposits may be held by sweep network banks. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through insurance to apply. Learn more here.

**The Mercury Debit Cards are issued by Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC, pursuant to licenses from Mastercard®. The IO Card is issued by Patriot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard®.

***Net Promoter Score (NPS) information and ratings are available at https://customergauge.com/benchmarks/blog/financial-services-nps-benchmarks.

****Calculation based on US-based companies that received an angel, pre-seed, or Series A investment reported on Crunchbase in the most recent year.


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4.0

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Banking Solution for Small Businesses

I’ve had an excellent experience with Mercury. It’s hands down one of the best banking platforms for small businesses. The interface is clean, everything is easy to manage, and their tools are actually built with modern businesses in mind.

Opening an account was simple, transfers are smooth, and I always know exactly what’s going on with my finances. No unnecessary friction, no outdated systems.

If you’re running a small business and want something efficient, reliable, and easy to use, Mercury is a no-brainer.

10 September 2025
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Reply from Mercury

Thank you for the feedback, Brandon. We’re glad the experience has been smooth, easy to manage, and well suited for your business.

Please note that Mercury is not a bank; we are a financial technology company that provides services through integrations with various FDIC-insured banking partners.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless Import & Account Management

Seamless import from another financial institution. Intuitive app and website. Clean invoicing and easily accessible statements, account numbers, etc., to keep my business moving.

1 January 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Thank you for the feedback, Dave. We’re glad the transition was seamless and that the platform helps keep your business moving.

Please note that Mercury is not a bank; we are a financial technology company that provides services through integrations with various FDIC-insured banking partners.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Applied to Mercury for a business bank account

Applied to Mercury for a business account and got declined with no clear explanation or useful feedback. The support response was generic and not helpful. Overall, the lack of transparency made the experience frustrating for a legitimate business trying to get started.

24 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Hi there! Thank you for your feedback. Our team reviews every application by hand. We review each application thoroughly and take a holistic view of your account and business information. Approvals or rejections are based on a variety of internal factors. If you have any questions, you can always reach us at help@mercury.com.

Please note that Mercury is not a bank; we are a financial technology company that provides services through integrations with various FDIC-insured banking partners.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything about this bank is great

Everything about this bank is great. My favorite thing is that I was able to establish business credit immediately with the IO card. It's really set me up for success very quickly. Thank ya'll for everything!

22 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Thank you for the feedback, Jeremy. We’re glad the experience has helped set you up for success so quickly.

Please note that Mercury is not a bank; we are a financial technology company that provides services through integrations with various FDIC-insured banking partners.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’ve been with Mercury since 2022

I’ve been with Mercury since 2022, processing millions in transactions through fully legitimate business operations.

And then they suddenly closed my account — no explanation, no document requests, no prior notice. Nothing. Just wiped out access overnight.

After years of loyalty and 8-figure lifetime volume, this is unacceptable. Mercury clearly doesn’t care about long-term clients or transparency.

23 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Hi Anass,

We understand how frustrating this situation can be. Each account is reviewed carefully using a holistic assessment of the business and account information, and closure decisions are made based on a range of internal factors.

At this time, we’re unable to share more specific details about the reason for the closure, and the decision is final.

We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

stay away from this bank unless you…

stay away from this bank unless you want your everyday movements questioned, monitored, and a frozen account for no reason. stay away

20 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Samir. We’re sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations, and we’d like to look into this further. We reached out with a request for information but didn’t receive a response, so we weren’t able to locate your account and address this directly. If you’re open to it, please email us at help@mercury.com, and we’ll be more than happy to assist you there.

Please note that Mercury is not a bank; we are a financial technology company that provides services through integrations with various FDIC-insured banking partners.”

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No hassle modern age banking done right

I have been associated with Mercury since 2021 when I opened my US entity as the CEO of Penthara Technologies. They have been constantly adding new features and giving great support over the email as and when required. You cannot go wrong by choosing them as your banking partner.

19 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Thank you for the feedback, Jasjit and for being with us since 2021. We’re glad the ongoing improvements and support have made a difference.

Please note Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Awesome support.

20 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Thank you for the feedback, Gil. We’re glad you had a great support experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

My experience with Mercury has been great. The only thing that I wish was different is they had a better way for the banking information to be verified when they call in because they don't have like a direct line that they just make available. Other than that everything else has been fantastic. Wiring money out! Wiring money in depositing funds. Everything has been fantastic.

19 March 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

terrible customer service

Mercury's customer support chat agents go unresponsive for minutes at a time. If I went unresponsive for half as long as they have done to me as the customer, they would have disconnected the chat.

19 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Hi there, thanks for leaving your feedback. However, we don't see an account under this name with us. Perhaps this was meant for a different Mercury business? Please reach out to support@mercury.com if your account is under a different name or email address and we'd be happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 STAR

5 STAR. I LOVE MY CASHBACK CARD

19 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Hi there! I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying our Mercury IO Credit Card. The cashback feature is great for businesses.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've had numerous business bank…Mercury is a clear winner!

I've had numerous business bank accounts and all have lacked the features we needed - until Mercury! They have designed their user experience with so many great features, I've moved all of my business banking to them and will be moving personal banking as well.

19 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Hi Kevin! Thank you so much for the review. I'm glad Mercury stands out as a winner! We're grateful you chose us for your business and personal finances.

Please note that Mercury is not a bank; we are a financial technology company that provides services through integrations with various FDIC-insured banking partners.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It was great until it wasn’t… Banked…

It was great until it wasn’t… Banked there for roughly 2 years. Suddenly when I needed to reach someone it was impossible to get responses. Try calling their phone line, and you’ll get someone friendly yet seemingly always unable to provide support. You are required to send an email to a specific address, promised a response within 1 business day, and that promise is broken time and time again… If you value the safety of your hard earned money I would NOT recommend this Fintech. You will get burned in the end.

Edit: I Finally got a response they are closing my accounts after 2 years no issues, without any notice. They claim we violated their terms and conditions but unable to cite what it is we did (because we did nothing different ever) AND here’s the kicker, they said they will hold onto our money “no less than 60 days”…… and the email finishes with saying they will not respond to anymore communications.

If you read the reviews here there are countless reviews with similar responses to mine. Mercury is quick to respond with their blanket statement of “we reached out to you” (not true) and that the account violated some terms (and here or no where do they respond with detailed facts). Further, you’ll notice in these reviews no one gets clarification on WHEN or IF their money is being returned to them. Caveot Emptor

Buyer beware, your money is NOT safe with Mercury.

15 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Hi JR. An action taken on your account violated our Terms of Use and/or your Deposit Account Agreement. Our records show we have sent private communications from our team regarding this. For our full Terms of Use, please visit https://mercury.com/legal/terms.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great

Really great

16 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Hi Domenico! I'm so glad you're enjoying Mercury. Thanks for leaving us a 5 star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple, smooth, and reliable from day one

I’ve been using Mercury for the past two years for my business banking, and the experience has been consistently excellent. The platform is clean, intuitive, and makes it very easy to manage my accounts, and overall cash flow without unnecessary complexity.

What I appreciate most is how modern and efficient everything feels. Opening the account, handling transfers, and navigating the dashboard have all been smooth and reliable. Mercury has helped simplify an important part of running my business, and that peace of mind is incredibly valuable.

After two years of using it, I can honestly say it has been a great banking partner for my company, and I would gladly recommend it to other business owners looking for a straightforward and dependable solution.

14 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Hi Henry. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a detailed, kind review. We're so grateful you've chosen us, and that we can support you on your business journey.

Please note that Mercury is not a bank; we are a financial technology company that provides services through integrations with various FDIC-insured banking partners.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Mercury

Thanks for your feedback, Jose. We’re sorry to hear that you didn’t have an exemplary customer experience with us regarding our communication. We’ve reached out privately to the email on your account for more information from you on your experience

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service

11 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Hi Jayapal! I'm so glad you find our services to be excellent. I appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Mercury

Hi Eddie, thank you so much for leaving us a 5 star review! I'm so glad to hear you think we're the best.

Please note that Mercury is not a bank; we are a financial technology company that provides services through integrations with various FDIC-insured banking partners.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Mercury is an absolute joke

Mercury is an absolute joke. Their onboarding timeframes are laughably unrealistic — it's been over a week with zero updates, and the only explanation I received was a generic "there's been an increase in applications." Cool story.

To make matters worse, their 2FA is completely broken, locking you out of your own account. Their solution? Disable your VPN and stop masking your IP address — essentially, strip away every security measure on your device. For a company that markets itself as a cutting-edge "tech" company that "cares about security," that's a deeply concerning ask that leaves you wondering how seriously they actually take your data privacy.

Customer service was entirely unhelpful and offered no real solutions. Save yourself the headache and stay far, far away.

12 March 2026
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Reply from Mercury

Thanks for your feedback, Seth. We’re sorry to hear that you didn’t have an exemplary customer experience with us.

Our team reviews every application by hand. We review each application thoroughly and take a holistic view of your account and business information. Approvals or rejections are based on a variety of internal factors. If you have any questions, you can always reach us at help@mercury.com

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