Mercury
RecommendedBanking for startups. Beautiful interface, powerful APIs, and founder-friendly features.
Mercury is what banking should feel like. The interface is gorgeous, the API enables automation, and the startup-specific features (burn rate, runway) show they understand their audience. Free checking with no minimums. For startups, there is no reason to use a traditional bank.
What's great
- Best banking interface available — beautiful and functional
- API enables programmatic banking automation
- Startup metrics like burn rate and runway built in
Watch out for
- No physical branches for in-person banking
- FDIC insurance through partner banks, not Mercury directly
- Limited to US-based businesses
Best for
Startups and tech companies wanting modern banking with startup-specific features.
Not ideal for
Traditional businesses that need branch access and personal banking relationships.
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Free checking, no minimums, no monthly fees
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