Mercury

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Mercury Bank Overview

What is Mercury Bank?

Mercury is a digital-first, FDIC-insured banking platform designed for startups and small businesses. It offers business checking, savings, payments, and treasury management without the fees and limitations of traditional banks. Mercury is known for its modern API integrations, cash management tools, and global-friendly features for growing companies.

Why Use Mercury?

  • No Monthly Fees – No account maintenance fees, overdraft fees, or minimum balance requirements.
  • Startup-Friendly Banking – Designed for tech startups, e-commerce, and online businesses.
  • Seamless Payments – Supports ACH, wire transfers, check payments, and virtual debit cards.
  • Multi-User Access – Easily manage team permissions for finance and accounting roles.
  • Mercury Treasury – An automated cash management system for earning yield on idle cash.
  • API & Integrations – Connects with Stripe, QuickBooks, Xero, and Zapier.

Core Mercury Features

1. Business Banking

  • Free business checking and savings accounts.
  • Virtual and physical debit cards with spending controls.
  • No overdraft fees, wire fees, or hidden charges.

2. Payments & Transfers

  • Domestic & international wire transfers (USD only).
  • Free ACH payments to U.S. bank accounts.
  • Check issuance directly from the Mercury platform.

3. Cash & Treasury Management

  • Mercury Treasury offers low-risk yield on idle funds.
  • Smart cash sweep across FDIC-insured partner banks.

4. API & Integrations

  • Automate transactions, reconciliations, and financial workflows.
  • Connect with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero).
  • Build custom payment solutions with the Mercury API.

5. Multi-User & Role-Based Access

  • Assign roles (Admin, Bookkeeper, Read-Only).
  • Approve transactions and monitor accounts securely.

Who Uses Mercury?

Mercury is ideal for startups, e-commerce brands, and remote businesses that need a flexible, digital-first banking experience without traditional banking hassles.