Lunar vs Anna.
Lunar (L79/100) and Anna (A58/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Lunar leads Anna 6-1.
| A Anna №57 · FCA 58 /100 | L Lunar №06 · Finanstilsynet 79 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 58 /100 | 79 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | £11 /mo | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | E-money inst. FCA | Full bank Finanstilsynet |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded GB.FSCS | €100,000 EU.DGS.DK |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 3 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | Yes |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.6 ★ 6k reviews | 4.6 ★ 22k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.6 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Anna if…
The design-led mobile-first UK SMB neobank — Anna positions itself versus Tide as the friendlier UX with a focus on solo founders and freelancers. The Self Assessment + Corporation Tax filing tools are the structural differentiator versus Tide at the UK freelance tier. FCA-authorised EMI — funds safeguarded, NOT FSCS-protected (same structural trade-off as Tide).
Pick Lunar if…
Pick if you live in the Nordics and want a local credit institution with native commission-free brokerage.
- Best for fees Lunar won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Lunar won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Lunar won 2 of 3
- Best for ux Anna won 1 of 2
Lunar vs Anna — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Anna better than Lunar?
Under our v3 methodology, Lunar leads Anna 6–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Anna 58/100 vs Lunar 79/100. Lunar is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Anna or Lunar cheaper?
Monthly fee — Anna: £11; Lunar: €0. Card FX markup — Anna: Interbank; Lunar: Interbank. Lunar wins more fee rows (1 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Anna or Lunar?
Anna holds a E-money inst. licence under FCA; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Lunar holds a Full bank licence under Finanstilsynet; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Lunar is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Anna and Lunar?
Anna operates in 1 country; Lunar operates in 3 countries. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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