How popular isBarclaycard?
In September 2026, people searched for Barclaycard by name about 209,000 times in the United Kingdom, an 18.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 11.5% of all United Kingdom business credit card searches, placing Barclaycard second out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about business credit cards, Barclaycard appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
Barclaycard is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Capital on TapShare of searches 86.1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BarclaycardShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
NatWestShare of searches 1%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Lloyds BankShare of searches 0.68%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
HSBCShare of searches 0.55%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top business credit cards in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Barclaycard appeared in all four answers. Barclaycard is the second most recommended of the six.
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.
Barclaycard4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Capital on Tap3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
NatWest2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Lloyds Bank2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
HSBC0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
American Express0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about business credit cards
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best business credit card in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which business credit card should a sole trader get?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK business credit card has the best cashback?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business credit card”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.
Which business credit cards compete with Barclaycard?
Share of searches by month for Capital on Tap, Barclaycard. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Capital on Tap | Barclaycard | NatWest | Lloyds Bank | HSBC | American Express |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 83.6% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 83.6% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.9% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 83.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 0.66% | 0.81% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 83.4% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 0.66% | 0.81% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.7% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 85.9% | 11.5% | 1% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.9% | 11.5% | 1% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.4% | 11.6% | 0.84% | 0.56% | 0.56% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.2% | 9.6% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.1% | 11.5% | 1% | 0.68% | 0.55% | 0.16% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 86.1% | 60.5K | 0% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.5% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1% | 720 | +22% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 0.68% | 480 | +23.1% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 0.55% | 390 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.16% | 110 | +22.2% | 0 points |
86.1%
Held 1st. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
11.5%
Held 2nd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
3.
NatWest1%
Held 3rd. 720 estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.68%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
HSBC0.55%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.16%
Held 6th. 110 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Barclaycard, NatWest and 3 other brands sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “barclaycard business”.
Compare popularity between Barclaycard and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Barclaycard changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Barclaycard in the United Kingdom fell from 256K to 209K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Barclaycard’s share of searches among business credit cards in the United Kingdom decreased from 13.7% to 11.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Barclaycard’s share of searches among business credit cards in the United Kingdom peaked at 16.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 9.6% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom business credit cards in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Barclaycard gained share of searches among business credit cards in the United Kingdom, from 9.6% to 11.5%.

In September 2026, Capital on Tap lost share of searches among business credit cards in the United Kingdom, from 88.2% to 86.1%.

In September 2026, Lloyds Bank rose from 5th to 4th among business credit cards in the United Kingdom.

In September 2026, HSBC fell from 4th to 5th among business credit cards in the United Kingdom.

Estimated monthly branded searches for American Express in the United Kingdom fell 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 110 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for NatWest in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are Barclaycard’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Barclaycard’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.
- barclaycard
- barclaycard business
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Where does Barclaycard compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit cards | 2nd of 9 | 23.5% | Show ranking |
| Business credit cards | 2nd of 6 | 11.5% | Shown above |

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