US Finance Banks - PPC Market Share Analysis March 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Banks category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Banks – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Finance Banks US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 26.9959624674
73.0040375326
26%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 59
41
59%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 20%
Transactional 6%
Navigational 7%
Seasonal 0%
Local 3%
Problem Solving 13%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Finance Banks brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
capitalone.com 32.2
wellsfargo.com 29.41
bankofamerica.com 7.16
navyfederal.org 5.53
usbank.com 4.89
citi.com 2.44
pnc.com 2.17
westernunion.com 1.87
chime.com 1.51
td.com 1.44
others 11.38
  • capitalone.com - 32.2%
  • wellsfargo.com - 29.41%
  • bankofamerica.com - 7.16%
  • navyfederal.org - 5.53%
  • usbank.com - 4.89%
  • citi.com - 2.44%
  • pnc.com - 2.17%
  • westernunion.com - 1.87%
  • chime.com - 1.51%
  • td.com - 1.44%
  • others - 11.38%

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Capital One leads with 32.2% click share, followed by Wells Fargo at 29.41%. Others collectively hold 11.38%, highlighting diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Finance Banks brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date capitalone.com wellsfargo.com chime.com bankofamerica.com nerdwallet.com citi.com usbank.com forbes.com sofi.com marcus.com
2026/03/01 23.11% 33.79% 3.31% 5.55% 3.04% 2.15% 1.63% 2.34% 2.56% 2.14%
2026/03/02 22.38% 33.92% 2.98% 4.98% 2.14% 2.43% 1.88% 3.01% 2.25% 1.76%
2026/03/03 19.15% 39.14% 3.05% 5.02% 2.34% 2.54% 2.14% 2.38% 1.98% 1.75%
2026/03/04 20.22% 36.29% 3.16% 6.05% 2.64% 2.52% 2.65% 3.08% 2.35% 1.42%
2026/03/05 19.04% 36.13% 3.4% 6.85% 3.99% 2.86% 1.87% 2.56% 2.9% 1.18%
2026/03/06 21.12% 33.78% 3.76% 7.04% 3.68% 2.44% 2.08% 2.15% 1.92% 1.8%
2026/03/07 20.41% 33.11% 3.42% 7.48% 3.18% 2.62% 2.25% 2.23% 2.99% 2.04%
2026/03/08 21.03% 30.37% 3.22% 7.47% 2.94% 2.54% 2.28% 1.86% 3.94% 2.11%
2026/03/09 19.61% 34.02% 4.19% 6.3% 2.6% 2.39% 2.64% 1.95% 3.3% 1.36%
2026/03/10 22.07% 31.1% 6.47% 4.99% 3.13% 2.44% 2.89% 1.74% 3.24% 1.11%
2026/03/11 23.1% 32.07% 5.03% 5.65% 3.13% 2.89% 3% 1.61% 2.79% 1.72%
2026/03/12 21.61% 32.75% 5.69% 4.73% 3.19% 2.38% 3.3% 1.85% 2.99% 1.37%
2026/03/13 23.42% 33.1% 4.75% 5.33% 2.8% 2.69% 2.77% 1.73% 2.31% 1.43%
2026/03/14 22.73% 30.35% 6.19% 5.13% 2.49% 2.6% 2.48% 1% 2.38% 1.57%
2026/03/15 21.1% 31.45% 5.04% 5.17% 3.59% 2.65% 2.74% 1.76% 2.87% 1.5%
2026/03/16 22.17% 34.22% 4.73% 5% 2.68% 2.62% 3.04% 1.71% 2.46% 1.3%
2026/03/17 22.19% 31.97% 5.05% 5.91% 2.62% 0.66% 3.02% 1.62% 2.77% 1.1%
2026/03/18 22.19% 30.99% 4.84% 5.79% 2.76% 2.77% 2.98% 2.1% 2.71% 0.97%
2026/03/19 21.26% 32.47% 5.16% 5.54% 1.78% 2.51% 3.13% 2.02% 2.99% 1.35%
2026/03/20 21.18% 33.64% 5.09% 5.39% 1.1% 2.07% 3.12% 1.45% 3.25% 1.02%
2026/03/21 23.44% 30.7% 7.48% 5.06% 3.07% 1.78% 2.77% 1.13% 3.19% 1.24%
2026/03/22 21.2% 31.74% 5.8% 5.72% 2.69% 1.58% 2.89% 1.26% 3.72% 1.17%
2026/03/23 19.91% 33.45% 5.29% 7.22% 2.23% 2% 2.36% 2.32% 3.31% 0.91%
2026/03/24 22.91% 33.97% 5.66% 4.47% 2.1% 2.35% 3.02% 1.93% 2.06% 1.16%
2026/03/25 21.84% 34.93% 6.3% 4.89% 2.41% 2.17% 1.59% 1.48% 2.07% 1.19%
2026/03/26 23.18% 36% 4.89% 6.13% 2.16% 2.06% 1.64% 1.62% 1.75% 1.17%
2026/03/27 23.29% 34.41% 4.49% 5.42% 3.22% 2.07% 1.32% 1.94% 1.7% 1.32%
2026/03/28 22.89% 35.64% 5.2% 5.1% 3.18% 2.19% 1.87% 2.6% 1.66% 1.14%
2026/03/29 22.9% 30.51% 4.9% 6.48% 2.86% 2.29% 2.02% 2.64% 1.98% 1.27%
2026/03/30 22.16% 30.52% 6.13% 5.76% 2.93% 2.26% 1.77% 2.26% 2.02% 1.06%
2026/03/31 28.86% 23.92% 5.46% 4.54% 3.08% 2.78% 2.56% 2.25% 1.5% 1.17%
  • capitalone.com
  • wellsfargo.com
  • chime.com
  • bankofamerica.com
  • nerdwallet.com
  • citi.com
  • usbank.com
  • forbes.com
  • sofi.com
  • marcus.com

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In March 2026, Capital One’s PPC spend share fluctuated, peaking at 28.86% on the 31st. Wells Fargo led early but dropped to 23.92% by month’s end. Chime and Bank of America showed steady growth, while Citi and Marcus had minimal impact.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Finance Banks

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/03/01 555
2026/03/02 548
2026/03/03 543
2026/03/04 530
2026/03/05 518
2026/03/06 532
2026/03/07 534
2026/03/08 520
2026/03/09 524
2026/03/10 527
2026/03/11 519
2026/03/12 511
2026/03/13 516
2026/03/14 530
2026/03/15 543
2026/03/16 548
2026/03/17 539
2026/03/18 549
2026/03/19 538
2026/03/20 544
2026/03/21 533
2026/03/22 542
2026/03/23 537
2026/03/24 516
2026/03/25 525
2026/03/26 522
2026/03/27 532
2026/03/28 543
2026/03/29 538
2026/03/30 530
2026/03/31 499

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March began with 555 advertisers, fluctuating throughout, peaking mid-month at 549, and concluded with a decline to 499.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Finance Banks

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
capitalone.com 1.16%
bankofamerica.com 0.61%
westernunion.com 0.56%
pnc.com 0.46%
regions.com 0.21%
marcus.com -0.11%
wellsfargojobs.com -0.23%
wellsfargo.com -0.31%
citi.com -0.4%
usbank.com -2.03%

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Capitalone.com surged with a 1.16% click share increase, while usbank.com faced a 2.03% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

US Finance Banks Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date wellsfargo.com capitalone.com bankofamerica.com chime.com navyfederal.org pnc.com usbank.com citi.com marcus.com sofi.com
2026/03/01 32.47% 23.93% 4.39% 2.22% 2.87% 1.9% 3.44% 1.97% 3.15% 2.21%
2026/03/02 32.64% 24.49% 4.47% 2.25% 3.58% 1.49% 3.42% 2.2% 2.48% 1.56%
2026/03/03 38.07% 22.99% 3.84% 2.11% 3.13% 1.45% 3.43% 2.33% 2.2% 1.49%
2026/03/04 35.11% 22.09% 4.26% 2.01% 3.55% 1.57% 5.6% 2.14% 1.76% 1.66%
2026/03/05 32.33% 23.09% 6.58% 3.15% 2.61% 1.43% 3.5% 2.54% 1.45% 2.63%
2026/03/06 30.75% 24.19% 6.86% 2.75% 2.3% 1.74% 4.38% 2.33% 2.42% 1.29%
2026/03/07 31.51% 22.79% 6.27% 2.81% 2.88% 1.15% 4.14% 2.43% 2.93% 2.01%
2026/03/08 30.01% 21.66% 5.47% 2.24% 2.96% 2.04% 3.86% 2.17% 2.13% 3.06%
2026/03/09 31.48% 22.36% 5.18% 3.15% 3.74% 1.79% 4.11% 2.25% 1.26% 3.35%
2026/03/10 28.28% 24.64% 3.43% 6.78% 3.2% 1.46% 5.45% 2.12% 1.25% 2.19%
2026/03/11 33.24% 23.53% 4.76% 3.31% 2.67% 1.37% 5.18% 2.59% 2.04% 1.32%
2026/03/12 31.14% 24.77% 3.33% 4.89% 2.54% 1.35% 4.78% 2.14% 1.53% 2.25%
2026/03/13 32.92% 25.62% 4.24% 3.8% 2.25% 0.81% 3.88% 2.46% 1.33% 1.29%
2026/03/14 29.05% 23.52% 4.12% 5.85% 3.25% 1.07% 3.88% 2.23% 1.23% 1.68%
2026/03/15 29.98% 22.87% 4% 4.08% 3.33% 1.58% 3.42% 2.38% 1.77% 1.9%
2026/03/16 33.84% 23.94% 4.22% 3.88% 3.46% 1.51% 4.25% 2.24% 1.07% 2.25%
2026/03/17 31.2% 23.08% 5.87% 4.63% 3.08% 1.13% 4.16% 0.62% 0.97% 1.95%
2026/03/18 30.43% 24.75% 5.52% 3.56% 2.88% 1.52% 4.54% 2.45% 0.96% 1.8%
2026/03/19 30.06% 25.9% 4.87% 3.85% 2.6% 0.73% 3.9% 2.34% 1.18% 2.04%
2026/03/20 31.47% 25.14% 5.7% 3.47% 2.28% 1.55% 3.75% 2.02% 0.97% 2.25%
2026/03/21 30.58% 25.02% 5.04% 7.21% 2.8% 1.44% 3.77% 1.52% 1.09% 2.61%
2026/03/22 32.05% 22.79% 4.97% 4.76% 3.01% 1.51% 3.39% 1.5% 1.04% 2.62%
2026/03/23 31.3% 22.6% 7.34% 3.92% 2.95% 1.79% 2.29% 1.91% 0.81% 2.39%
2026/03/24 31.88% 26.01% 3.47% 5.25% 3.1% 1.89% 3.05% 2.34% 1% 1.39%
2026/03/25 33.83% 25.68% 4.08% 5.71% 3.5% 1.36% 1.72% 2.04% 0.95% 1.24%
2026/03/26 34.29% 26.38% 5.96% 2.75% 3.5% 2.62% 2.21% 1.94% 1% 1.01%
2026/03/27 36.63% 24.1% 4.53% 2.94% 3.04% 2.01% 2.14% 1.71% 1.08% 1.18%
2026/03/28 36.13% 25.17% 3.8% 4.23% 3.16% 1.84% 3.42% 1.88% 0.97% 0.96%
2026/03/29 30.58% 24.39% 5.75% 3.61% 3.42% 2.62% 3.15% 1.87% 1.04% 1.06%
2026/03/30 32.93% 25.45% 4.63% 5.4% 2.82% 2.77% 1.58% 1.7% 0.93% 1.41%
2026/03/31 32.06% 27.64% 4.57% 3.53% 2.96% 2.42% 1.97% 1.8% 0.89% 0.68%
  • wellsfargo.com
  • capitalone.com
  • bankofamerica.com
  • chime.com
  • navyfederal.org
  • pnc.com
  • usbank.com
  • citi.com
  • marcus.com
  • sofi.com

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In March 2026, Wells Fargo led with fluctuating impressions, peaking mid-month. Capital One showed steady growth, ending strong. Bank of America and Chime experienced volatility, while Navy Federal and PNC had modest gains. U.S. Bank and Citi saw declines, with Marcus and SoFi trailing.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Finance Banks

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Finance Banks - Last month
  1. 1
    Capital One® Official Site https://www.capitalone.com

    Credit, Banking, Auto and More — Explore Capital One® credit card offers, bank accounts and more—apply online!

  2. 2
    Citibank® Official Site | Credit Card & Bank Promotions https://banking.citi.com

    Find the Right Citi® Product for You. Browse Banking & Credit Card Offers. Open Your Account Now With Our Simplified Application Process.

  3. 3
    Huntington Bank Account - Up To $600 Welcome Bonus https://www.huntington.com

    Welcome to Huntington! Earn up to $600 new account bonus with required activities. See how

  4. 4
    Marcus by Goldman Sachs® - Earn A Cash Bonus Up To $1,500 https://www.marcus.com › cash_bonus › online_savings

    Earn Up to $1,500 Cash Bonus. Offer Expires 03/11/26. Goldman Sachs Bank USA. Member FDIC.

  5. 5
    $125 Bonus For New Customers - Second Chance Bank Account https://accountoffers.wellsfargo.com › second_chance › banking

    Open Clear Access Banking and Earn $125 Bonus With Qualifying Transactions. Member FDIC.

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In the competitive world of finance, Capital One, Citibank, Huntington, Marcus by Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo captivate with enticing offers. From Capital One’s diverse financial solutions to Marcus’s impressive $1,500 bonus, these ads highlight unique benefits, drawing customers with promises of rewards and simplified processes.

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