Payap vs Wise:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wise had more branded searches than Payap among neo-banks and everyday money apps in New Zealand. Wise had about 3,710 branded searches, while Payap had 880. Wise made up 21.8% of all neo-banks and everyday money app searches we track, and Payap accounted for 5.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about neo-banks and everyday money apps, Wise appeared in two of the five answers and Payap in one. Wise was mentioned before Payap in two out of three answers that named either.
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Top neo-banks and everyday money apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wise was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Payap was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Wise was listed before Payap in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
Revolut2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wise2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dosh2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Emerge2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Debut2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Payap1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Booster Savvy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digital bank should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digital banks in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digital bank in New Zealand for everyday spending and saving?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital banks nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“neo bank 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 21, 2026.
Is Payap or Wise more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Payap and Wise by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven neo-banks and everyday money apps we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Wise, Payap. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Revolut | Wise | Payap | Dosh | Booster Savvy | Emerge | Debut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.3% | 20% | 11.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 0.36% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.3% | 16.7% | 12.9% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.3% | 19.2% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.21% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.5% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 9.7% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.1% | 16.3% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.9% | 20.1% | 7.4% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 63% | 20.8% | 3.5% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 62% | 22.7% | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.1% | 19.4% | 3% | 5.7% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 69% | 19.2% | 2.4% | 4.6% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.2% | 22.7% | 4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 64% | 21.8% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.06% |
How has the Payap and Wise comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Wise was ahead of Payap in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Payap’s share of searches among neo-banks and everyday money apps in New Zealand moved from 11.6% to 5.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wise’s share of searches among neo-banks and everyday money apps in New Zealand moved from 20% to 21.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.8K to 3.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand neo-banks and everyday money apps in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Payap overtook Dosh to rank 3rd among neo-banks and everyday money apps in New Zealand, with 5.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Wise lost share of searches among neo-banks and everyday money apps in New Zealand, from 22.7% to 21.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Payap’s and Wise’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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