Mercury vs Wise Business
On the standard spending profile, Mercury has the lowest net annual cost (€0). Mercury offers the highest cashback (1.5%). Pick Mercury if you prioritise simplicity and exchange integration; consider Wise Business if you prefer a mature custodial ecosystem.
| Mercury | Wise Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | A |
| Rating | ★ 4.8 | ★ 4.4 |
| FX markup | 3% | 0% |
| Cashback | 1.5% | 0% |
| Annual fee | Free | Free |
| Estimated net annual cost | €0 | €0 |
| Custodial | Custodial | Custodial |
| Network | — | — |
| Regions | US | EU/EEA, UK, US, APAC, LATAM |
| Licences & safety | Banking partner (Choice Financial Group, Evolve Bank) | EMI multi-paese |
Frequently asked questions
Mercury vs Wise Business: which is better?
On the standard spending profile, Mercury has the lowest net annual cost (€0). Mercury offers the highest cashback (1.5%). Pick Mercury if you prioritise simplicity and exchange integration; consider Wise Business if you prefer a mature custodial ecosystem.
Which is cheaper, Mercury or Wise Business?
On the standard spending profile Mercury has the lowest net annual cost: €0 versus €0 for Wise Business.
Which offers more cashback, Mercury or Wise Business?
Mercury has the highest cashback: up to 1.5%. Note the top rate often requires token staking and is subject to spending caps.
Is Mercury custodial or self-custody?
Mercury is custodial: funds are held by the platform, while Wise Business is custodial.
Which is better for spending abroad?
For foreign-currency spending Wise Business wins, with the lowest FX markup: 0%.