Lightyear allows me to invest in a wide range of stocks and ETFs with ease. The information available about each product is excellent. I wish I had acces to some other ETFs but it is possible to... See more
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I have been using Lightyear since 2023, and I still think its one of the best trading platforms. Relatively high APY for saving vaults, no fees for ETFs, and very low fees for stock purchases and etc.... See more
I did the signup process and transfered money via credit card payment in mere minutes outside of working hours. I bought the ETF I was looking for in a few taps. The currency exchange and other fees w... See more
I like the app because it is working always well, there is no usual maintenance as regular bank applications. The transatcions ara also working well fom mobile phone so it is easy to use. The costs... See more
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Launched in 2021, Lightyear challenges the norm of sneaky fee structures and push the boundaries of new features to make investing lightyears better. Operating across 25 different countries, the platform helps both individuals and businesses build wealth and manage money. With over 5,000 stocks and funds available within a variety of products and tax-efficient investment accounts, Lightyear has all the tools you need to manage your money for a better future. Lightyear has raised $58M in funding and is backed by world-class investors such as Sir Richard Branson, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Nordic Ninja.
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United Kingdom
- lightyear.com
4.7
Excellent
2K reviews
Replied to 66% of negative reviews
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Trouble with unrecognised account
That was not an easy issue, but Lightyear staff was very helpful and professional. After some ping-pong between my account-intermediate bank-Lightyear, my funds were finally safely on my Lightyear account. Thank’s
March 5, 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Hi, Teet! Thanks for your patience with this! Our team is always here to help work through any issues, no matter how complex. We are glad we got everything sorted for you! 🙏
Simple and easy,for beginners
New to the investing markets and after a bit of digging and researching,obvious choice was Lightyear. Easy to download and setup. If you are trying for the first time to invest,this is the app for you. Easy and intuitive,plenty of information on the app. Common sense,before investing in anything,just do your research. No issues in using it and it’s self explanatory. The only downside is that many stocks are not available,compared to the competitors. Plenty of smaller stocks from the US are not available,and to my surprise bitcoin nowhere to be found. Despite the missing stocks,I think that it is a great app,and I do hope it will stay the way it is. Simple and easy to use.
March 2, 2026
I gave you 5 stars due to the…
I gave you 5 stars due to the vigilantes you gave me on the investment I made into a certain company. For thisn I give you a 5 star. However, I have made investments against your recommendations and have lost a fair bit of money. Kalana being one of them.
March 17, 2026
This is a great way to start a…
This is a great way to start a portofolio in small. You need to be a little creative to keep down the costs, but it is entirely possible.
March 10, 2026
Cheap and t's a good app
Cheap and t's a good app. Good investment options and cheaper than the other similar platforms.
March 17, 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you're seeing the value in our pricing. Transparency and keeping costs low for our users is at the heart of what we do. Really appreciate you choosing Lightyear! 🚀
App works great
App works great. Fees could be aligned to UK's. Design is great too. Plans could have rebalance and when the automatic investing applies to have the option of target allocation or rebalance allocation.
March 16, 2026
Great Ui and UX
I love the Ui and how easy it is to navigate. Plus how easy it is to see my investments and other stocks.
March 9, 2026
reasonable prices
March 5, 2026
One of the best investing apps rn
Easy to use, with a wide selection, I recommend it to everyone
March 14, 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Hi! Thank you so much for the feedback! We are happy to hear that you like the UI and are having a great experience. Happy lightyearing!
Easy to use and uncomplicated while…
Easy to use and uncomplicated while providing the compliance needed. I use it for more than 1 year. For now I am happy with Lightyear.
March 6, 2026
Easy to use and invest.
March 11, 2026
Informative and flexible application.
March 9, 2026
I like that a lot of stocks are…
I like that a lot of stocks are available and it's easy to use. Tho a few features like redistribution of funds inside an account across the assets I set in a plan would be useful.
March 2, 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Hi Péter, thanks for your feedback! We'll pass this information internally to our relevant team so we can keep it in mind for future improvements. We want to build a product that our users truly like, so thanks for being part of this. Happy Lightyearing 🚀
Easy understanding
March 1, 2026
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