Wio vs Mercury.
Wio (W77/100) and Mercury (M70/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. A close tie.
| M Mercury №33 · FDIC 70 /100 | W Wio №13 · CBUAE 77 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 71 /100 | 77 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Full bank CBUAE |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | €100,000 AE.DPS |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.4 ★ 1k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.5 | 4.2 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.0 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Mercury if…
Pick if you run a US LLC or C-Corp and want $5M sweep FDIC coverage. Personal accounts not supported.
Pick Wio if…
UAE-native digital full-bank, CBUAE-licensed since 2022. Backed by ADQ + Alpha Dhabi + Mubadala + e&. Instant onboarding via Emirates ID and a multi-currency core (AED + USD + EUR + GBP) make it the strongest local-licensed competitor to Liv. and Mashreq Neo. AE DPS cover under the new UAE Deposit Protection Scheme.
- Best for fees Wio won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Mercury won 2 of 2
Wio vs Mercury — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Mercury better than Wio?
Mercury and Wio are tied 3–3 across 12 dimensions under our v3 methodology. Composite scores: Mercury 70/100 vs Wio 77/100. The right pick depends on which dimension you weight most heavily.
Is Mercury or Wio cheaper?
Monthly fee — Mercury: €0; Wio: €0. Card FX markup — Mercury: 1.00%; Wio: Interbank. Wio wins more fee rows (1 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Mercury or Wio?
Mercury holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Wio holds a Full bank licence under CBUAE; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Both score equally on regulatory protection rows.
Where can I use Mercury and Wio?
Mercury operates in 1 country; Wio operates in 1 country. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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