VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Lightyear Review, Pricing, and Features
By Jera Value · Verified Sep 2026
Lightyear
Web / Mobile · How this site is funded
Lightyear offers eligible UK and European investors a brokerage account for stocks, ETFs, funds, and selected bonds. Multi-currency cash, supported fractional orders, and investment plans help manage purchases, while sourced AI summaries add basic news context. Account wrappers and fees vary by country and entity. Check the exact trading and FX schedule for your account, and note that crypto access is restricted to eligible EU customers and cannot be transferred to external wallets.
Verdict
Worth it if you want a UK or European broker with multi-currency investing.
- Regional investing: access supported stocks, ETFs, and funds
- Recurring purchases: use eligible plans and fractional orders
- Currency management: hold supported cash currencies
Skip it if you live outside supported countries or need options and futures.
- Eligibility: U.S. citizens and tax residents are excluded
- Entity fees: UK personal and European schedules differ
- Crypto restrictions: eligible EU access excludes Hungary and external transfers
Pricing
Key fees from the official fee schedule
Source-checked · Jul 16, 2026Account fee
U.S. stocks
ETF execution and custody
UK stocks
EUR-denominated stocks, bonds, ETNs and ETCs
Other European stocks
Crypto
Currency conversion
See the Lightyear fee schedule for your country.
Key features
Stock and fund dealing
Buy supported U.S., UK, and European securities.
Fractional investments
Purchase supported instruments in smaller amounts.
Multi-currency balances
Hold available GBP, USD, and EUR cash.
Investment plans
Schedule purchases of eligible assets.
Sourced news summaries
Read explanations of price moves and public market news.
Account wrappers
Use eligible personal, ISA, or business accounts.
Broker details
Account and availability
Available in 25 countriesEurope
Available in 1 countryUK
AccountEurope
Personal investment account, Business investment account in supported countries, Local tax-advantaged account in Estonia or Hungary · EUR, GBP, USD base currency · No minimum account funding stated
AccountUK
General investment account, Stocks and Shares ISA, Cash ISA, Business investment account · GBP, EUR, USD base currency · No minimum account funding stated
Cash and trading
Interest on uninvested cashEurope
Country- and currency-dependent variable APY
Interest on uninvested cashUK
Variable APY for eligible GBP cash
Deposits
Free from Lightyear
Local bank transfer in EUR, GBP or USD
Deposits
0.6%
Debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
Withdrawals
Free from Lightyear
Transfer to a same-name local bank account · Processing can take up to two business days
Fractional shares
Limited availability
Selected U.S., UK and European stocks
Tax support · 25 countriesEurope
Statements only
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Tax support · United KingdomUK
Statements only
Regulation and protection
Lightyear Europe AS
Estonian Financial Supervision Authority · Activity licence 4.1-1/31; company 16235024
EuropeLightyear UK Ltd
Financial Conduct Authority · FRN 987226; company 14367910
UKEstonian Investor Protection Sectoral Fund · Up to €20,000
Applies only if safeguarding fails and eligible money or instruments cannot be returned; it does not cover market losses or crypto assets.
Lightyear Europe ASUK Financial Services Compensation Scheme eligibility · Subject to FSCS eligibility and limits
Protection depends on the failed firm, product and claim. It does not protect against investment performance losses.
Lightyear UK LtdSource-checked · Reviewed Jul 16, 2026 · Official sources: What services do you offer and where?, How are my assets protected?, Pricing, How does interest work?, Deposits, conversions and withdrawals, Fractional shares, Dividend taxes and statements
FAQ
Is Lightyear free?
Lightyear should not be treated as free software. Brokerage access may have no monthly charge, but transaction, FX, market-data, custody, transfer, product, or spread costs can apply depending on the offer and jurisdiction. Check the broker details and official fee schedule.
Who is Lightyear best for?
Lightyear is built for Retail Traders, Long-term Investors, and Index/Passive Investors. It suits beginner and intermediate users.
What platforms and connections does Lightyear support?
You can use Lightyear on Web and Mobile.
Which markets does Lightyear cover?
Lightyear covers North America and Europe. Examples include US, GB, and EE. It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, and Cryptos. Identifiers include Ticker.
Tool details
Highlights
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Coverage regions
Asset types
- Stocks
- ETFs
- Bonds
- Funds
- Cryptos
Target audience
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