Kroo vs Monzo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Monzo had more branded searches than Kroo among neobanks in the United Kingdom. Monzo had about 158,000 branded searches, while Kroo had 6,300. Monzo made up 41.5% of all neobank searches we track, and Kroo accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about neobanks, Monzo appeared in all five answers and Kroo in none.
Who do people search for more?
Monzo, about 25 searches for every 1 for Kroo
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Top neobanks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Monzo appeared in all five answers. Kroo 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 Monzo, Kroo. 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% |
Monzo sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “monzo app”.
How has the Kroo and Monzo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Monzo was ahead of Kroo in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kroo’s share of searches among neobanks in the United Kingdom moved from 2.1% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.8K to 6.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Monzo’s share of searches among neobanks in the United Kingdom moved from 31.4% to 41.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 101K to 158K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom neobanks in September 2026?
1 change
How are branded searches counted?
17 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kroo’s and Monzo’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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