Currency converter software in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Western Union was the most searched currency converter software in New Zealand, accounting for 56.2% of all searches among the six software we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Xe showed up in every answer. Xe was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four responses that gave a list.
Western UnionShare of searches 56.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
WiseShare of searches 27.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
OFXShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
XeShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AirwallexShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top currency converter software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Xe appeared every time. Xe was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers that gave a list. Wise was second, and OFX was third. Western Union, which ranked first in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Xe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Wise4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OFX2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Airwallex2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OANDA2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Western Union0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which currency converter software should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best currency converter software options in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best currency converter software in New Zealand for international payments?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best currency converter”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“exchange rate software”
- 1Xe
- 1
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 currency converter software do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each currency converter software by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six currency converter software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Western Union, Wise, OFX, Xe, Airwallex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Western Union | Wise | OFX | Xe | Airwallex | OANDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.3% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.8% | 3.3% | 3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 79% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 7% | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 7% | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.8% | 16.8% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.6% | 64.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.91% |
| May 2026 | 16% | 79.8% | 0.74% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.62% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.5% | 62.4% | 3.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.3% | 64.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 41% | 51.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.2% | 27.3% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 56.2% | 33.3K | -18.3% | +15.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 27.3% | 16.2K | -68.3% | -24 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 5th to 3rd | 5.8% | 3.5K | +150.7% | +4.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 4.9% | 2.9K | 0% | +2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 4.1% | 2.4K | 0% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 1K | 0% | +0.7 points |
56.2%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 33.3K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share +15.2 points.
2.
Wise27.3%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 16.2K estimated branded searches, -68.3% vs prior month. Share -24 points.
3.
OFX5.8%
Moved from 5th to 3rd. 3.5K estimated branded searches, +150.7% vs prior month. Share +4.5 points.
4.
Xe4.9%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
4.1%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
6.
OANDA1.7%
Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among currency converter software in New Zealand?
6 brands
In September 2026, Western Union was the most searched among currency converter software in New Zealand, with an estimated 33.3K branded searches, 56.2% of all searches for the six we track. Wise is in 2nd place, 28.9 percentage points behind at 27.3%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Union | 76.3% → 56.2% | 80.1%Nov 2025 | 16%May 2026 | 1st |
| Wise | 4.5% → 27.3% | 79.8%May 2026 | 3.3%Dec 2025 | 3rd → 2nd |
| OFX | 3.7% → 5.8% | 7.9%Mar 2026 | 0.74%May 2026 | 5th → 3rd |
| Xe | 8.2% → 4.9% | 8.2%Oct 2025 | 1.7%May 2026 | 2nd → 4th |
| Airwallex | 4.3% → 4.1% | 5.7%Dec 2025 | 1.2%May 2026 | 4th → 5th |
| OANDA | 3% → 1.7% | 3%Oct 2025 | 0.62%May 2026 | 6th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Western Union’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand decreased from 76.3% to 56.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wise’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand increased from 4.5% to 27.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OFX’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand increased from 3.7% to 5.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xe’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand decreased from 8.2% to 4.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OANDA’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand decreased from 3% to 1.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Western Union’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand peaked at 80.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 16% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wise’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand peaked at 79.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OFX’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand peaked at 7.9% in March 2026 and was lowest at 0.74% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xe’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand peaked at 8.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 1.7% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Airwallex’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand peaked at 5.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 1.2% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OANDA’s share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand peaked at 3% in October 2025 and was lowest at 0.62% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wise rose from 3rd to 2nd among currency converter software in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OFX rose from 5th to 3rd among currency converter software in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xe fell from 2nd to 4th among currency converter software in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Airwallex fell from 4th to 5th among currency converter software in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand currency converter software in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Western Union overtook Wise to become the leader among currency converter software in New Zealand, with 56.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, OFX overtook Xe and Airwallex to rank 3rd among currency converter software in New Zealand, with 5.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Xe gained share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 4.9%.
In September 2026, Airwallex gained share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand, from 2.4% to 4.1%.
In September 2026, OANDA gained share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand, from 1% to 1.7%.
In September 2026, Wise lost share of searches among currency converter software in New Zealand, from 51.3% to 27.3%.
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