Friday, 18 September 2026

Reviews

Brokers, banks, investing apps and payment services, tested by the newsroom and scored the same way every time. Nobody pays for a score.

  • Broker

    Harborline Brokerage

    A low-cost, well-regulated broker with a strong core platform, let down by a narrow fund range and a clunky mobile app.

    Tested

    4.3/ 5
  • Bank

    Orbit Savings Bank

    A digital savings bank with consistently competitive rates, clear terms and reliable service, and little to offer beyond savings.

    Tested

    4.1/ 5
  • Payments

    Tidewater Pay

    A merchant payments provider with transparent pricing, fast settlement and good tools for small businesses, at a rate that larger merchants can beat elsewhere.

    Tested

    4.0/ 5
  • Investing app

    Pebble Invest

    A clean, low-cost app for building a diversified portfolio in small amounts, with limited tools for anyone who wants to go beyond the defaults.

    Tested

    3.9/ 5
  • Broker

    Kestrel Direct

    A full-service broker with excellent research and support, priced for active or larger accounts rather than occasional investors.

    Tested

    3.6/ 5
  • Payments

    Lumen Payments Business

    A capable online-first processor with competitive interchange-plus pricing, held back by slow onboarding, opaque reserve policies and thin support.

    Tested

    3.4/ 5

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