Lightyear promo codes for 2026

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Get up to £100 in US fractional shares

Open a new investment account and deposit at least £100. T&Cs and standard fees apply. Capital at risk.
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Free currency conversion up to £10,000

When you sign up with Finder’s link, deposit at least £100 and use this code. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.

As well as its welcome bonus, Lightyear also runs refer-a-friend promotions – but not for UK users, alas. Sad times. It does however offer interest on uninvested funds in “Vaults”.

How do I use my Lightyear code?

Head to the Lightyear site or download the App from App Store or Play, then create an account. After you’ve verified your email and phone number, you’ll be asked for your full legal name as it appears on your ID, and your date of birth. It’s at this point that you’ll see an additional field – “Promo code (optional)”. Add your Finder code and you’re all set! Note that some offers come with minimum deposit requirements (typically £100). Lightyear says it adds fractional share bonuses to accounts “within 10 working days”.

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Get free shares up to £100

Open an account with Finder's link or code 'FINDER' to receive free fractional shares worth up to £100. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.
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Get up to £1,000 in free US shares

Verified 5 days ago Expires 27 Feb 2026
Invest at least £300 by 27 February then maintain your investments or keep an active portfolio until 31 March. New customers only. Capital at risk. T&Cs apply.
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Deposit match up to £200

Verified 5 days ago Expires 13 Feb 2026
Get up to £200 credited to your account when you make a deposit and a first trade in a GIA, ISA or SIPP account by 13 February.
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Get up to £3,000 cashback on investments (1%)

Verified 5 days ago Expires 5 Apr 2026
Move your investment portfolio of at least £1,000 to IG before 5 April. Capital at risk. T&Cs apply.
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Earn £100 for you and £50 for your friend

Earn £100 and £50 for your friend when you refer them to IG. Get up to a total of £500 when you refer up to 5 friends. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.
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Free stock worth £10-£100 (deposit £50)

Free stock worth £10-£100 when you sign-up using Finder’s link. New accounts only. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.
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Sign-up welcome bonus of £20-£100. (deposit £100)

Sign-up welcome bonus of £20-£100 with InvestEngine. You need to deposit at least £100. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.
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Earn 4.28% AER variable tax-free with Finder's link

Withdraw funds at anytime. Standard cash ISA rate plus a bonus of 0.68% for the first 12 months for current tax year contributions. T&Cs apply.
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Earn 3.8% on uninvested cash

Paid daily. Withdraw funds at anytime. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.
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Refer a friend and get up to £100 each

Share your referral link with friends. If they invest at least £100 you'll both have the chance to earn a bonus between £20 and £100. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.

About Lightyear

Relative-newbie Lightyear launched in the UK in 2021. It perhaps hasn’t marketed itself quite as hard as your Freetrades and your Trading 212s, but it’s quietly begaining a respectable reputation. It’s authorised here by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

We’ve found that even though it charges nominal trading fees (capped at $1/£1/€1), when you combine this with its competitive exchange rate of , it can actually work out cheaper than supposedly “commission-free” trading apps. Read our full review with expert verdict and pros and cons to find out more.

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