Remitly vs Wise:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wise had more branded searches than Remitly among send money brands in New Zealand. Wise had about 16,200 branded searches, while Remitly had 6,890. Wise made up 23% of all send money brand searches we track, and Remitly accounted for 9.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about send money brands, Wise appeared in all five answers and Remitly in three. Wise was mentioned before Remitly in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Wise, about 2 searches for every 1 for Remitly
Who does AI mention more?
Wise, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Wise, named ahead of Remitly in every answer
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Top send money brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wise appeared in all five answers. Remitly was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Wise was listed before Remitly in every answer.
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.
- Wise5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
OFX4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Remitly3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Western Union2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MoneyGram1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which send money brand should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best send money brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best send money brand in New Zealand for sending money overseas?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“send money overseas”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“money transfer service”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Remitly or Wise more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Remitly and Wise by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six send money brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Wise, Remitly. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Western Union | Wise | MoneyGram | Remitly | OFX | Xe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.6% | 3.7% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.9% | 2.6% | 11.8% | 15.8% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.6% | 3.4% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 3% | 5.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.2% | 3.7% | 12.5% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.5% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.6% | 59.8% | 5% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 15.1% | 75.7% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.6% | 58.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.2% | 60.1% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.3% | 45.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.2% | 23% | 11% | 9.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
How has the Remitly and Wise comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Wise took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Remitly’s share of searches among send money brands in New Zealand moved from 13.1% to 9.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.1K to 6.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wise’s share of searches among send money brands in New Zealand moved from 3.7% to 23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 16.2K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand send money brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Western Union overtook Wise to become the leader among send money brands in New Zealand, with 47.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Remitly gained share of searches among send money brands in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 9.8%.
In September 2026, Wise lost share of searches among send money brands in New Zealand, from 45.5% to 23%.
How are branded searches counted?
14 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Remitly’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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