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Mercury

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Online business banking built for startups, small businesses, and scaling companies

Free tier available·All audiences·API available

Key strengths

No-fee USD payments (wire, ACH, check, real-time)Up to $5M FDIC insurance through partner banks and sweep networks1.5% cashback on credit card spendUp to 4.08% yield with Mercury TreasuryAI-powered accounting and bill pay automationsInstant virtual card creationFree checking and savings with no minimums
Free tier + paid plans
San Francisco, USA
Founded 2017

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Recent changes

  • Plans updated: Free tier at $0/mo; Mercury Plus at $29.90/mo; Mercury Pro at $299/mo. Add-ons: Mercury Books $35/mo (waived until Dec 31, 2026), Mercury Payroll $100/mo + $50/per person paid/mo (waived until Dec 31, 2026).
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API Access

Mercury provides a REST API, enabling developers to programmatically manage banking operations — including payments, account data, and card management — directly within their own applications and workflows.

Native Integrations

Mercury connects out of the box with leading accounting platforms:

  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • NetSuite

These integrations support automated reconciliation and sync of financial data, complemented by Mercury's AI-powered accounting and bill pay automations.

Add-On Services (API/Ops Relevant)

  • Mercury Books — $35/mo (waived until Dec 31, 2026): Automated bookkeeping layer
  • Mercury Payroll — $100/mo + $50/person paid/mo (waived until Dec 31, 2026): Payroll processing

Payment Rails Supported

  • ACH
  • Domestic & international wire
  • Check
  • Real-time payments

All USD payment types are fee-free. Virtual cards can be issued instantly, making Mercury suitable for programmatic spend management workflows.

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