Atom bank vs Revolut:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Revolut had more branded searches than Atom bank among neobanks in the United Kingdom. Revolut had about 88,500 branded searches, while Atom bank had 12,100. Revolut made up 23.2% of all neobank searches we track, and Atom bank accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about neobanks, Revolut appeared in four of the five answers and Atom bank in none.
Who do people search for more?
Revolut, about 7 searches for every 1 for Atom bank
Who does AI mention more?
Revolut, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Atom bank in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Revolut, the only one of the two named
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Top neobanks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Revolut was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Atom bank did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Monzo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Starling Bank5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Chase UK5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Revolut4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Zopa0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Atom bank0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kroo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which neobank should I use in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best neobanks in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best neobank in the UK for everyday banking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“neobanks uk”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mobile bank account”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 19, 2026.
Share of searches by month for Revolut, Atom bank. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Monzo | Revolut | Starling Bank | Zopa | Chase UK | Atom bank | Kroo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.4% | 22.7% | 25.2% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.2% | 21.8% | 27.7% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.7% | 22.1% | 26.3% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.6% | 17.2% | 24.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.1% | 20.2% | 26.5% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.8% | 24.9% | 24.7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.1% | 23% | 29% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 30.6% | 24.7% | 26.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.2% | 26.9% | 25.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.2% | 28.5% | 24.4% | 5.5% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.7% | 24.5% | 23.2% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.5% | 23.2% | 21.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
How has the Atom bank and Revolut comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Revolut was ahead of Atom bank in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Atom bank’s share of searches among neobanks in the United Kingdom moved from 5.6% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Revolut’s share of searches among neobanks in the United Kingdom moved from 22.7% to 23.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 73.2K to 88.5K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom neobanks in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
17 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Atom bank’s and Revolut’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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