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Develop the proficiency to navigate the banking system and make informed decisions that safeguard your funds.
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- Mar. 13, 2023Mercury Vault: protect your cash with a money market fund and up to $5M in FDIC insurance
Mercury Vault offers startups a simple way to protect every dollar they have. $5M in FDIC insurance and move cash into money market funds composed of short-term, U.S. government-backed securities.
- Dec. 8, 2022How to assess the financial health of your bank
Learn what questions to ask to determine bank's financial health and decide if it's a safe place for your money.
- Dec. 1, 2022What is a sweep network and how does it work?
Learn how your business bank's sweep network can unlock additional FDIC insurance for your funds.
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Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group and Evolve Bank & Trust®; Members FDIC.
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How FDIC insurance protects your startup's cash
Learn how FDIC insurance works, how it protects your startup’s cash, and how you can access additional coverage above the $250K per bank limit.
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How we approach account security at Mercury
The foundation of Mercury’s account security system is multi-factor authentication, and includes best-in-class web standards like WebAuth and Touch ID.