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How popular isRelay?

In September 2026, people searched for Relay by name about 26,600 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3.4% of all global business bank account provider searches, placing Relay sixth out of seven providers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about business bank account providers, Relay appeared in three of the five answers and was the joint second most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Relay is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the joint second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. MonzoShare of searches 61.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. BluevineShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. MercuryShare of searches 9.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. ChaseShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. RelayShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top business bank account providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Relay was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Relay is the joint second most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Bluevine1st
  2. Mercury2nd
  3. Chase2nd
  4. Relay2nd
  5. Monzo–
  6. Chime–
  7. Tide–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Bluevine3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mercury3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Chase3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Relay3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Monzo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Chime0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tide0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which business bank account provider should I switch to?”

    1. 1Bluevine
    2. 2Relay
    3. 3Chase
    4. 4Mercury

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best business bank account providers?”

    1. 1Bluevine
    2. 2Chase
    3. 3Mercury
    4. 4Relay

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best business bank account provider for a small business?”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “best business bank account”

      1. 1Bluevine
      2. 2Mercury
      3. 3Relay
      4. 4Chase

    2. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “small business bank account”

      Not named in any answer:

      Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

      Which business bank account providers compete with Relay?

      Relay against business bank account providers worldwide, by month

      Share of searches by month for Monzo, Bluevine, Mercury, Chase, Chime, Relay, Tide. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthMonzoBluevineMercuryChaseChimeRelayTide
      Oct 202559%10.1%8.2%8.2%8.2%3.6%2.6%
      Nov 202556.4%11.7%9.6%7.8%7.8%3.6%3.1%
      Dec 202555.1%11.6%9.5%9.5%7.7%4.2%2.5%
      Jan 202661.8%9.3%9.3%7.6%6.2%3.5%2.4%
      Feb 202655%11%11%9%7.3%3.9%2.8%
      Mar 202654.5%11.5%11.5%9.4%6.3%4.3%2.4%
      Apr 202652.7%11.2%11.2%9.2%9.2%4%2.4%
      May 202655.1%12%9.8%9.8%6.5%4.3%2.5%
      Jun 202653.5%13.2%10.8%8.8%7.2%3.9%2.8%
      Jul 202657.2%12.2%10%8.2%6.7%3.6%2.1%
      Aug 202662%10.8%8.8%7.2%5.9%3.3%1.9%
      Sep 202661.2%11.5%9.4%6.3%6.3%3.4%2%

      1. 1.Monzo

        61.2%

        Held 1st. 482K estimated branded searches, -7.1% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

      2. 2.Bluevine

        11.5%

        Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

      3. 3.Mercury

        9.4%

        Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

      4. 4.Chase

        6.3%

        Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

      5. 5.Chime

        6.3%

        Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

      6. 6.Relay

        3.4%

        Held 6th. 26.6K estimated branded searches, -3.6% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

      7. 7.Tide

        2%

        Held 7th. 15.8K estimated branded searches, +0.77% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

      Compare popularity between Relay and its closest rivals

      Every comparison with Relay

      9 comparisons

      How has branded search demand for Relay changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

      2 findings
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Relay worldwide held steady at 26.6K.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Relay’s share of searches among business bank account providers worldwide held steady, from 3.6% to 3.4%.

      How did search popularity change for business bank account providers worldwide in September 2026?

      6 changes

      1. In September 2026, Bluevine gained share of searches among business bank account providers worldwide, from 10.8% to 11.5%.

      2. In September 2026, Mercury gained share of searches among business bank account providers worldwide, from 8.8% to 9.4%.

      3. In September 2026, Chase lost share of searches among business bank account providers worldwide, from 7.2% to 6.3%.

      4. In September 2026, Monzo lost share of searches among business bank account providers worldwide, from 62% to 61.2%.

      5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Tide worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 19.4K to 15.8K in September 2026.

      6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Chime worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.

      How are Relay’s branded searches counted?

      2 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Relay’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

      • relay bank
      • relayfi

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      How the Brand Demand Index is measured

      Where does Relay compete?

      Relay is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
      Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
      Business banking platforms6th of 62.6%Show ranking
      Business bank account providers6th of 73.4%Shown above
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