I have been using Lightyear for a few years now and I haven’t once thought of switching back! Incredibly pleasing UI/UX, low costs (free ETF transactions!), and neat features (AI news insights, plans,... See more
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Moved to Lightyear from Trading 212, which was fine but I found the interface a bit noisy - I don’t need the social feeds, communities and pies, or tabs pushing debit cards. Lightyear’s interface on t... See more
Great app, easy to use. Similar interface to FreeTrade. Insanely low fees for FEX. Personally, I wish they'd allow out of hours trading (like trading 212)Hopefully this improvement will come soon. Cu... See more
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The best broker platform in Hungary that offers tax free long-term investment accounts. You can buy and sell ETF-s with zero extra cost and the currency excange rate is better than Revolut's. The only... 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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4.7
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The app is wery yusefull
14 September 2026
Withdrawal Problems With Lightyear.
Major Withdrawal Problems With Lightyear. I simply cannot get my money out! Two Withdrawals have not arrived to my bank account. No real valid reason from poor customer service email. I will be closing my account.
29 September 2026
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Reply from Lightyear
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay in your withdrawals reaching your bank account. It’s frustrating when money is delayed. Your case has been escalated, and it’s being followed closely. If you have any other questions, just reply to our email.
Quick and easy to use
21 September 2026
I can manage my investments in a simple…
I can manage my investments in a simple and transparent way. The fees are very low compared to my previous broker, and the platform is easy to use. Overall, I am very satisfied with Lightyear.
14 September 2026
Reliable platform for investments while…
Reliable platform for investments while being easy to use.
20 September 2026
I started using LightYear since April…
I started using LightYear since April this year and my experience has been awesome. The app is easy to navigate, your support is professional in their responses any I need clarification and you have a good wide of investment products. Finally, I enjoy your continuous bonus for referrals, keep it up🤣🤣
20 September 2026
Reply from Lightyear
So glad things have been smooth sailing since you joined, and thanks for spreading the word. Your friends are in good hands. ⭐
Great platform
20 September 2026
Very useable platform
Very useable platform, excellent fees and perfect timing when trading.
13 September 2026
Application
13 September 2026
Easy
App is very easy to use, deposit took just a moment and there's a lot of assets to choose from.
13 September 2026
Very good fees for ETFs
Very good fees for ETFs. But when buying something as a whole stock, instead of a fraction, you need to have more money on your balance. This tripped me up few times. Wanted to buy e.g. 50€ ETF, but needed 54€ to cover market fluctuations, and I already deposited 53€ thinking that would be enough. But buying fractions doesn't require this ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
18 September 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Thanks for the feedback! For whole-share orders, prices can shift before the trade goes through, so we hold a little extra on your balance to cover that. Fractional orders use a fixed amount, so there's no extra hold. If you need anything else, our support team is happy to help!
very easy to use
This app is secure, very easy to use, and gives you a clear overview of your finances.
18 September 2026
Very easy to use
Very easy to use. Not too high commission. I like the AI on charts that tells why shares went up or down.
10 September 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Big market moves shouldn't be a mystery.💡
Thanks for the review!
New payment test.
I just wanted to check the new payment arrangements for Europe and found everything totally satisfactory. The money transferred immediately and I was informed. Very good service.
17 September 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Thanks a ton for the 5 stars and for trusting us with your wealth journey! 💸
Really good UI and easy to use
Really good UI and easy to use. I would like to see a way to split my ETFs and Individual stocks performance on my home portfolio page.
16 September 2026
Reply from Lightyear
You can currently track allocation under Insights → Asset classes, but adding performance metrics directly to those groups would make it even better. Request logged with our team! 💡
Always with you
Very easy log in and useage, as on mobile app and also on pc screen with browser
9 September 2026
Reply from Lightyear
Mobile app 🤝 Web browser. We’re glad we can be wherever you need us to be!
Super nice usability and user…
Super nice usability and user experience. Everything is really intuitive.
16 September 2026
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