How popular isMoneyGram?
In September 2026, people searched for MoneyGram by name about 7,750 times in New Zealand, a 17.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 9.2% of all New Zealand money transfer service searches, placing MoneyGram fourth out of eight services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about money transfer services, MoneyGram did not appear in any of the answers.
MoneyGram is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Western UnionShare of searches 39.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
WiseShare of searches 20.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RevolutShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MoneyGramShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
RemitlyShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top money transfer services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MoneyGram did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Wise1st
- Remitly2nd
OFX3rd
Xe4th- Western Union5th
- Revolut–
- MoneyGram–
WorldRemit–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Western Union5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Wise5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Remitly4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OFX3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Xe3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Revolut0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- MoneyGram0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- WorldRemit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about money transfer services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which money transfer service should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best money transfer services in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best money transfer service in New Zealand for sending money overseas?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best money transfer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“send money overseas nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which money transfer services compete with MoneyGram?
Share of searches by month for Western Union, Wise, Revolut, MoneyGram, Remitly, OFX, Xe. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Western Union | Wise | Revolut | MoneyGram | Remitly | OFX | Xe | WorldRemit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.6% | 4.8% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 6.3% | 0.79% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.4% | 3.6% | 10.9% | 10.2% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 5.2% | 0.64% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.9% | 3.4% | 11.6% | 10.9% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 4.5% | 0.57% |
| Jan 2026 | 54% | 4.1% | 13.5% | 10.2% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 5.2% | 0.54% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.7% | 4.2% | 11.6% | 10.7% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 5.5% | 0.56% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 6% | 5.7% | 0.56% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.9% | 56.5% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 14.4% | 72.5% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.74% | 1.8% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.3% | 53.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.8% | 55.3% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 0.97% | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.9% | 42.3% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.7% | 20.6% | 12.5% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 0.33% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 39.7% | 33.3K | -18.3% | +6.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 20.6% | 17.3K | -67% | -21.7 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 12.5% | 10.5K | +19.7% | +5.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 9.2% | 7.8K | -15% | +1.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.7% | 7.3K | -0.81% | +2.8 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 4.7% | 3.9K | +171.7% | +3.5 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 4.2% | 3.5K | -3.1% | +1.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.33% | 280 | -15.2% | +0.1 points |
39.7%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 33.3K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share +6.8 points.
2.
Wise20.6%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 17.3K estimated branded searches, -67% vs prior month. Share -21.7 points.
3.
Revolut12.5%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 10.5K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +5.4 points.
9.2%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 7.8K estimated branded searches, -15% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
5.
Remitly8.7%
Held 5th. 7.3K estimated branded searches, -0.81% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
6.
OFX4.7%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 3.9K estimated branded searches, +171.7% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
7.
Xe4.2%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 3.5K estimated branded searches, -3.1% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
0.33%
Held 8th. 280 estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between MoneyGram and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for MoneyGram changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for MoneyGram in New Zealand rose from 6.6K to 7.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MoneyGram’s share of searches among money transfer services in New Zealand decreased from 10.4% to 9.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MoneyGram’s share of searches among money transfer services in New Zealand peaked at 10.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 3.3% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand money transfer services in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Western Union overtook Wise to become the leader among money transfer services in New Zealand, with 39.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Revolut overtook MoneyGram to rank 3rd among money transfer services in New Zealand, with 12.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, OFX overtook Xe to rank 6th among money transfer services in New Zealand, with 4.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Remitly gained share of searches among money transfer services in New Zealand, from 6% to 8.7%.
In September 2026, MoneyGram gained share of searches among money transfer services in New Zealand, from 7.4% to 9.2%.
In September 2026, Xe gained share of searches among money transfer services in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 4.2%.
How are MoneyGram’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MoneyGram’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.
- moneygram
- moneygram app
- moneygram currency rate
- moneygram gram
- moneygram money transfer
- moneygram near
- moneygram send money
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Where does MoneyGram compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money transfer services | 4th of 8 | 9.2% | Shown above |
| Send money brands | 3rd of 6 | 11% | Show ranking |
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