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Last updated - September 19, 2025
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Lanistar is a UK-based fintech company founded in 2019, offering a digital banking alternative that consolidates multiple cards into a single account. The platform provides virtual cards compatible with Google Pay and supports regional payment solutions like PIX and Boleto in Brazil....
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Company altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Based on the available data, we recommend that employees exercise extreme caution or reconsider association with this Company.
This advisory stems from an aggregate risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
You are likely to face significant risks by pursuing or maintaining employment with this entity.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Company.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Yes, in November 2020, the FCA warned that Lanistar was offering financial services without authorization, suggesting it might be a scam.
Yes, the FCA withdrew the warning after Lanistar agreed to add appropriate disclaimers to its marketing materials
Yes, Lanistar’s influencer-led marketing campaign was criticized for lacking transparency and potentially misleading consumers.
Yes, the ASA investigated Lanistar following complaints about its advertising practices.
Yes, filings indicated that Lanistar is majority-owned by Kiziloz’s father, raising transparency concerns.
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The article reports that the UK financial regulator (FCA) issued a warning to Lanistar, a fintech startup heavily promoted on Instagram.
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Lanistar has drawn scrutiny from the UK Advertising Standards Authority over its influencer campaign, after the FCA warned that the company.
The article says Lanistar has fired dozens of support staff and is dealing with delays in wage payments to employees.
Lanistar was warned by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for promoting a debit-card fintech startup without proper authorization.
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