Lunar vs Carbon.
Lunar (L79/100) and Carbon (C50/100), 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 Carbon 7-0.
| C Carbon №80 · CBN 50 /100 | L Lunar №06 · Finanstilsynet 79 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 50 /100 | 79 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 3.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. CBN | Full bank Finanstilsynet |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded NG.NDIC | €100,000 EU.DGS.DK |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 3 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | Yes |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 4.6 ★ 22k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.3 · And 4.4 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Carbon if…
Nigerian credit-led digital bank (formerly Paylater). CBN microfinance bank charter — same regulatory tier as Kuda/OPay (₦2M NDIC microfinance ceiling, not ₦5M DMB full-bank). Credit-line access is the structural differentiator vs. spending-account-led Kuda.
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 1 of 3
- Best for ux Lunar won 2 of 2
Lunar vs Carbon — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Carbon better than Lunar?
Under our v3 methodology, Lunar leads Carbon 7–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Carbon 50/100 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 Carbon or Lunar cheaper?
Monthly fee — Carbon: €0; Lunar: €0. Card FX markup — Carbon: 3.00%; 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, Carbon or Lunar?
Carbon holds a Payment inst. licence under CBN; 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 Carbon and Lunar?
Carbon 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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