Mercury × Colaeb

Powerful banking. Simplified finances.

When you use Mercury, you earn $60 cash. Terms apply.

Fast and free to get started
Free ACH and USD wires
Credit cards on day one with 1.5% cashback
Earn up to 4.05% yield with Mercury Treasury
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Everything you need

Everything you need for smooth banking

Free checking & savings accounts

FDIC-insured through our partner banks and their sweep networks.

Corporate cards

Virtual and physical debit and credit cards.

Free wires

Free domestic and international USD wires.

Transparent pricing

No hidden or monthly fees.

Seamless payments

Send money via ACH, wire, real-time payment, or check.

AI built into your account

Hand off tasks to Command and get real-time financial insights.

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Bank at your speed

Get back to building with streamlined banking and financial operations.

Fast online application and onboarding
Start spending immediately with virtual cards
Complete any banking task in seconds with AI
Get instant insights from your money movement
Bank on-the-go with an intuitive mobile app

Automation & controls

Set your finances on auto-pilot

Automate money movements with scheduled payments, auto-transfer rules, and payroll wire drawdowns
Approve payments instantly via Slack
Close the books quickly and accurately with Xero and QuickBooks integrations
Hand off work to Command, your AI assistant
Use the CLI, MCP, and APIs to take action directly from your tools

Control spend effortlessly with advanced rules

User-level permissions so employees and bookkeepers only access the accounts they need
Approval rules for large purchases, and who can make payments without approval
Customizable, flexible card limits for team spend
Examples of automation rules in Mercury

Earn $60 cash when you use Mercury.

Fast online application, free ACH and USD wires, and no monthly fees. Terms apply.

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Bar graph comparing standard $250K FDIC coverage with up to $5M through Mercury's sweep networks

Peace of mind

Store your funds with complete confidence

Get up to $5M in FDIC insurance through Mercury's partner banks and their use of sweep networks.

Mercury works with two FDIC-insured banks, Choice Financial Group and Column N.A. The sweep network automatically spreads your deposits across up to 20 different banks, without requiring you to open and manage separate bank accounts.

Payments

Send and receive money seamlessly

Secure and straightforward transfers

Set up one-time or recurring ACH and wires to move money in or out of your account.

From invoice to paid in seconds

Forward or upload an invoice and built-in OCR auto-fills the details. Then pay however you like, even instantly with real-time payments.

Easy global payments

Pay global vendors in 40+ local currencies for a transparent 1% currency exchange fee, or send international wires in USD for free.

The full platform

Access an entire financial platform powered by your Mercury account

IO credit card

IO credit card

Confidently scale your team with the IO Mastercard. Earn 1.5% cashback with startup-friendly credit limits.

Representative Treasury portfolio

Treasury

Earn yield on idle cash right alongside your operating accounts.

Invoice in Mercury bill pay

Bill pay

Streamline your bill payments by powering them directly from your bank account.

Venture Debt

Supercharge your growth and extend your runway with Mercury Venture Debt.

Invoicing

Send invoices, track what you're owed, and get paid the way you want, all from where you manage your banking.

Startup perks

Get discounts on hundreds of popular tools, including AWS and Google Cloud.

Transparent pricing

No monthly fees. No surprises.

Free checking and savings accounts
Zero monthly fees or overdraft fees
Free ACH transfers
Free domestic and USD international wires
1% currency exchange fee for non-USD international wires
Free real-time payments
Free checkbooks and mailed checks
1.5% cashback on all credit spend

“The application process was easy and fast. It felt straightforward and nonsense-free. I didn’t feel that I had to be on the lookout for sneaky fees.”

Jake Stein

Co-founder & CEO, Common Paper

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to apply for an account?

Your company's official formation documents, your IRS-issued EIN document, and a government ID for at least one person with operating control of the business, as well as any owner with at least 25% ownership. Companies must be formed and registered in the United States or a U.S. territory.

Where are my funds kept and how are deposits FDIC-insured?

Mercury works with two FDIC-insured banks, Choice Financial Group and Column N.A. Through each partner bank, customers get access to a sweep network that provides up to $5M in FDIC insurance by spreading deposits across up to 20 banks.

Can I apply if I'm not in the United States?

Yes. U.S. companies founded by people across the globe are supported. The company must be formed and registered in the U.S. or a U.S. territory, have existing or planned U.S. operations, and have a U.S. or international address for its principal place of business.

What does it cost?

There are no minimum balance requirements, overdraft fees, required monthly fees, or account opening fees. Certain features may incur fees, and optional paid plans start at $35/month for advanced payment workflows.

Is Mercury a bank?

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by partner banks Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC. In April 2026, Mercury received conditional approval from the OCC to establish Mercury Bank, N.A.

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Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC. $60 cash offer: terms apply.