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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- #2 of 11 best companies in Stock broker
- #10 of 25 best companies in Investment company
- #24 of 77 best companies in Investment service
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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
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Everything is fine just the way it is.
29 March 2026
Been using Lightyear for 1.5 years now…
Been using Lightyear for 1.5 years now and it’s been my go-to since. The UI is easy to navigate, deposits and withdrawals are fast, and the fee structure actually makes sense. No hidden surprises. Buying and selling takes seconds and is super straightforward - no unnecessary steps or confirmations getting in the way. I mostly buy and hold stocks and ETFs and for that it’s been perfect. Would recommend to anyone in Europe looking for a solid, no-nonsense broker.
5 April 2026
Forms should be copy-able by ctrl-c……
Forms should be copy-able by ctrl-c… other than that, its fine.
29 March 2026
Absolutely recommend!
29 March 2026
Having recently move and changed…
Having recently move and changed e-mail I have found the Lightyear Team very helpful and patient in any confusion that has caused. Good communications with the service team too
3 April 2026
Simple to use.
28 March 2026
Fees are basicly non existent
Fees are basicly non existent. I like the simple design, and the transparency of the company.
27 March 2026
Great application with true values.
27 March 2026
Wanted to invest a small pension in a…
Wanted to invest a small pension in a isa blocked though activity indefinitely so could not invest only withdraw
2 April 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Hello Andrew, Our support team has reached out to you via email regarding this matter. Please check your inbox, and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or need further assistance. We're here to help!
Very easy to use app
Very easy to use app! Wide variety of stocks! Affordable fees! Affordable exchange!
26 March 2026
Easy to use
The web page and the App are clear and easy to use. I wish the reporting could show figures and growth/loss between two dates.
1 April 2026
Easy quick investing
Easy quick investing. Info clear in USD and EUR, there's a savings option. I havent encountered any strange fees, I use it ovcr 3 years now. Good for keeping up with your portfolio.
28 February 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Hi Kristīne, so happy to hear about your experience over the past three years with us! Here's to many more years ahead, we’re glad to have you with us!
Bad experience. Not recommended.
After having a good experience with the platform for some years, I have been having terrible experiences in the stock market at the platform. Both for buying and selling orders they end up being executed at prices way different from what the stock really has, always to my loss. I am aware of the spread and that charts have just indicative prices but the jump in price during execution is way far from the price the stock really has. So be aware. If I were you I would go to other options.
7 April 2026
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Reply from Lightyear
Hi Jay, We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We’d like to review this in detail, please get in touch with our support team (support@lightyear.com), so we can take a closer look at your orders and assist you further.
Finding support contact is very…difficult
Finding support contact is very complicated, not visible anywhere.
31 March 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Hi Toomas, thank you for your feedback. We’re really sorry it wasn’t easy to find our support contact. If you ever need help, you can always reach us directly at support@lightyear.com, we’re here for you!
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