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Barclaycard vs Tesco Bank:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Barclaycard had more branded searches than Tesco Bank among credit cards in the United Kingdom. Barclaycard had about 201,000 branded searches, while Tesco Bank had 60,500. Barclaycard made up 23.5% of all credit card searches we track, and Tesco Bank accounted for 7.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about credit cards, Barclaycard appeared in three of the five answers and Tesco Bank in none.

Among credit cards in the United Kingdom in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Barclaycard, about 3 searches for every 1 for Tesco Bank

Barclaycard 201K searchesTesco Bank 60.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Barclaycard, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Tesco Bank in 0

Barclaycard in 3 of 5Tesco Bank in 0 of 5

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Top credit cards in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Barclaycard was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tesco Bank did not appear in any of the five answers.

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Barclaycard3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • American Express1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Virgin Money1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Capital One0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • MBNA0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tesco Bank0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Aqua0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Vanquis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zopa0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which credit card should I use in the UK?”

    1. 1American Express
    2. 2Barclaycard

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best credit cards in the UK?”

    1. 1Barclaycard

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best credit card in the UK for everyday spending?”

    1. 1Barclaycard

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “credit cards uk”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “business credit cards”

      1. 1Virgin Money

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 19, 2026.

    Is Barclaycard or Tesco Bank more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Barclaycard and Tesco Bank by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine credit card brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.

    Barclaycard and Tesco Bank among credit cards in the United Kingdom, by month

    Share of searches by month for Barclaycard, Tesco Bank. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthAmerican ExpressBarclaycardCapital OneMBNATesco BankAquaVanquisVirgin MoneyZopa
    Oct 202523.6%23.6%23.6%13%7.1%3.9%3.2%0.95%0.95%
    Nov 202520.3%24.9%24.9%13.6%7.5%4.1%2.7%1%1%
    Dec 202522.4%27.4%22.4%12.3%6.7%3.7%3%1.1%0.9%
    Jan 202623.5%23.5%23.5%12.9%7.1%3.9%3.2%1.2%1.2%
    Feb 202622.2%27.2%22.2%12.1%6.7%4.5%3%1.1%1.1%
    Mar 202620.2%24.7%24.7%13.6%7.4%4.1%3.3%0.99%0.99%
    Apr 202621%25.8%25.8%11.5%6.3%4.2%3.5%0.85%1%
    May 202621%25.7%25.7%11.5%6.3%5.2%2.8%0.85%0.85%
    Jun 202622.3%27.3%22.3%12.2%6.7%4.5%3%0.9%0.9%
    Jul 202622.3%27.3%22.3%12.2%6.7%4.5%3%0.9%0.9%
    Aug 202622.2%27.2%22.2%12.2%6.7%4.5%3%1.1%0.9%
    Sep 202623.5%23.5%23.5%12.9%7.1%4.7%2.6%1.2%0.95%

    How has the Barclaycard and Tesco Bank comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for United Kingdom credit cards in September 2026?

    3 changes

    1. In September 2026, American Express overtook Barclaycard to become the leader among credit cards in the United Kingdom, with 23.5% of the searches.

    2. In September 2026, Barclaycard lost share of searches among credit cards in the United Kingdom, from 27.2% to 23.5%.

    3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Tesco Bank in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Barclaycard’s and Tesco Bank’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.

    Barclaycard

    1 branded search term

    • barclaycard

    Tesco Bank

    1 branded search term

    • tesco credit card

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