How popular isWise in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 623K branded searches for Wise worldwide which is up 6.8% over the last 12 months. Wise holds 4.2% estimated Share of Search among send money brands worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Western Union61.8%MoneyGram24%
Remitly8.3%
Wise4.2%
Xoom1.7%
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Which send money brands compete with Wise?
Share of Search by month for Western Union, MoneyGram, Remitly, Wise. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Western Union | MoneyGram | Remitly | Wise | Xoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.4% | 24.5% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.9% | 24.3% | 8.3% | 3.9% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.1% | 25% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.2% | 24.7% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.4% | 25.1% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 63% | 24.9% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.3% | 21.2% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 66.4% | 21.2% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.8% | 24.4% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.3% | 21.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.4% | 24.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.8% | 24% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 1.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.8% | 9.1M | -17.7% | -1.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24% | 3.6M | -17.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.3% | 1.2M | 0% | +1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.2% | 623K | -5.3% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 246K | 0% | +0.3 points |
61.8%
Held 1st. 9.1M estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
24%
Held 2nd. 3.6M estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.
Remitly8.3%
Held 3rd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
4.
Wise4.2%
Held 4th. 623K estimated branded searches, -5.3% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
Xoom1.7%
Held 5th. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare search popularity between Wise and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Wise changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Wise worldwide rose from 584K to 623K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wise’s estimated Share of Search among send money brands worldwide held steady, from 3.9% to 4.2%.
How did search popularity change for send money brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Remitly gained estimated Share of Search among send money brands worldwide, from 7% to 8.3%.
In September 2026, Western Union lost estimated Share of Search among send money brands worldwide, from 63.4% to 61.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Xoom worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 301K to 246K in September 2026.
Where does Wise compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money transfer apps | 6th of 6 | 2.1% | Show ranking |
| Payment processors | 4th of 12 | 2.1% | Show ranking |
| Creator payout platforms | 4th of 5 | 2.5% | Show ranking |
| Money transfer services | 5th of 8 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
| Remittance services | 4th of 6 | 4.2% | Show ranking |
| Send money brands | 4th of 5 | 4.2% | Shown above |
| Currency converter software | 2nd of 4 | 6.2% | Show ranking |
| Prepaid cards | 4th of 6 | 7.7% | Show ranking |
| UK and European digital banks and money apps | 2nd of 10 | 9.6% | Show ranking |
How is Wise measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Wise’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.
20 branded search terms
- send money wise
- transfer wise app
- TransferWise
- transferwise app
- transferwise apps
- transferwise mobile app
- transferwise wise
- wise app
- wise bank
- wise banking app
- wise business
- wise card
- wise debit card
- wise international payments
- wise money transfer
- wise remittance
- wise transfer
- wise transfer money
- wise transferwise
- wise travel card
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