How popular isTSB?
In September 2026, people searched for TSB by name about 79,600 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3.5% of all New Zealand retail bank searches, placing TSB sixth out of ten banks. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about retail banks, TSB appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the ten.
TSB is the sixth most searched of 10 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
ANZShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ASBShare of searches 22.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WestpacShare of searches 16.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
KiwibankShare of searches 16.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
TSBShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top retail banks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TSB was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. TSB is the sixth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
BNZ1st
ASB2nd
ANZ3rd
Kiwibank4th
Westpac5th
TSB6th
The Co-operative Bank7th
Heartland Bank8th
Rabobank New Zealand9th
SBS Bank10th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
ANZ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ASB5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Westpac5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kiwibank5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BNZ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
The Co-operative Bank3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
TSB2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Heartland Bank2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rabobank New Zealand2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SBS Bank1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about retail banks
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which retail bank should I switch to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best retail banks in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best retail bank in New Zealand for everyday banking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bank nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nz retail banks”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which retail banks compete with TSB?
Share of searches by month for ANZ, ASB, Westpac, Kiwibank, BNZ, TSB. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ANZ | ASB | Westpac | Kiwibank | BNZ | TSB | SBS Bank | The Co-operative Bank | Heartland Bank | Rabobank New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.1% | 18.3% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 0.97% | 0.83% | 0.53% | 0.48% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.7% | 19.6% | 17.7% | 17.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 1% | 0.89% | 0.57% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.9% | 19.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 0.86% | 0.9% | 0.47% | 0.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.8% | 20.4% | 18.5% | 14.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 0.89% | 0.76% | 0.59% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.8% | 22.5% | 16.8% | 16.4% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 0.98% | 0.84% | 0.65% | 0.42% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.3% | 20.4% | 18.1% | 14.6% | 6.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.74% | 0.58% | 0.46% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.7% | 19.7% | 17.9% | 17.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 0.86% | 0.74% | 0.57% | 0.41% |
| May 2026 | 34.7% | 20.2% | 18.3% | 14.8% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.59% | 0.48% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.6% | 20.1% | 18.1% | 14.6% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.87% | 0.47% |
| Jul 2026 | 32% | 22.3% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 0.97% | 1% | 0.65% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.8% | 21.6% | 19.6% | 15.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 0.94% | 0.8% | 0.63% | 0.47% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.2% | 22.6% | 16.9% | 16.5% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 0.98% | 0.84% | 0.65% | 0.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.2% | 731K | +0.34% | +1.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.6% | 513K | +0.44% | +1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.9% | 384K | -17.3% | -2.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 16.5% | 374K | +0.2% | +0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.4% | 123K | -14.9% | -0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.5% | 79.6K | +0.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.98% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.84% | 19K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.65% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.5% | 11.3K | +1.2% | 0 points |
1.
ANZ32.2%
Held 1st. 731K estimated branded searches, +0.34% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
2.
ASB22.6%
Held 2nd. 513K estimated branded searches, +0.44% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
3.
Westpac16.9%
Held 3rd. 384K estimated branded searches, -17.3% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
4.
Kiwibank16.5%
Held 4th. 374K estimated branded searches, +0.2% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
5.
BNZ5.4%
Held 5th. 123K estimated branded searches, -14.9% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
6.
TSB3.5%
Held 6th. 79.6K estimated branded searches, +0.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
SBS Bank0.98%
Held 7th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.84%
Held 8th. 19K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.65%
Held 9th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.5%
Held 10th. 11.3K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between TSB and its closest rivals
Every comparison with TSB
13 comparisons
How has branded search demand for TSB changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for TSB in New Zealand held steady, from 76.6K to 79.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TSB’s share of searches among retail banks in New Zealand increased from 2.7% to 3.5%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand retail banks in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, ANZ gained share of searches among retail banks in New Zealand, from 30.8% to 32.2%.

In September 2026, ASB gained share of searches among retail banks in New Zealand, from 21.6% to 22.6%.

In September 2026, Kiwibank gained share of searches among retail banks in New Zealand, from 15.8% to 16.5%.

In September 2026, Westpac lost share of searches among retail banks in New Zealand, from 19.6% to 16.9%.

In September 2026, BNZ lost share of searches among retail banks in New Zealand, from 6.1% to 5.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for The Co-operative Bank in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 23.2K to 19K in September 2026.
How are TSB’s branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TSB’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.
- tsb
- Tsb Bank
- tsb banking
- tsb credit card
- tsb home loan
- tsb home loans
- tsb kiwisaver
- tsb mortgage
- tsb mortgages
- tsb personal loan
- tsb savings
- tsb term deposit
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Where does TSB compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| retail banks | 6th of 10 | 3.5% | Shown above |
| Credit card providers | 10th of 10 | 0.34% | Show ranking |

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