AUS Finance Banks - PPC Market Share Analysis May 2026

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

Banks – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Finance Banks AUS

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 25.8800570165
74.1199429835
25%

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 60
40
60%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 19%
Transactional 3%
Navigational 10%
Seasonal 0%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 10%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS 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
westpac.com.au 32.08
commbank.com.au 15.17
greatsouthernbank.com.au 9.03
stgeorge.com.au 6.86
macquarie.com.au 5.89
ing.com.au 5.04
bankwest.com.au 3.83
westernunion.com 3.09
hsbc.com.au 1.9
finder.com.au 1.89
others 15.22
  • westpac.com.au - 32.08%
  • commbank.com.au - 15.17%
  • greatsouthernbank.com.au - 9.03%
  • stgeorge.com.au - 6.86%
  • macquarie.com.au - 5.89%
  • ing.com.au - 5.04%
  • bankwest.com.au - 3.83%
  • westernunion.com - 3.09%
  • hsbc.com.au - 1.9%
  • finder.com.au - 1.89%
  • others - 15.22%

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Westpac leads with a 32.08% click share, followed by CommBank at 15.17%. “Others” collectively hold a significant 15.22%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS 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 ing.com.au greatsouthernbank.com.au commbank.com.au westpac.com.au bankwest.com.au macquarie.com.au nab.com.au finder.com.au airwallex.com anz.com
2026/05/01 3.9% 5.99% 8.91% 8.68% 9.42% 7.94% 3.61% 4.29% 2.51% 4.69%
2026/05/02 5.95% 7.86% 8.29% 8.33% 9.97% 6.37% 3.39% 3.43% 2.13% 6.01%
2026/05/03 4.14% 6.37% 7.63% 8.11% 10.33% 6.47% 3.05% 3.38% 2.47% 5.64%
2026/05/04 3.74% 7.78% 9.42% 7.79% 10.65% 7.06% 3.41% 4.44% 1.84% 5.1%
2026/05/05 5.71% 8.99% 8.64% 7.41% 9.84% 7.44% 2.88% 5.37% 1.96% 5.79%
2026/05/06 9.6% 9.95% 8.53% 8.47% 6.47% 6.25% 3.62% 4.97% 2.24% 4.82%
2026/05/07 11.37% 8.81% 8.96% 8.37% 7.65% 5.51% 3.09% 3.59% 2.78% 4.42%
2026/05/08 10% 7% 7.8% 8.5% 9.7% 5.96% 3.54% 2.6% 2.95% 4.13%
2026/05/09 15.88% 6.97% 7.07% 9.97% 8.59% 4.75% 3.95% 2.64% 2.38% 4.8%
2026/05/10 11.88% 6.89% 7.02% 9.56% 12.84% 4.65% 3.2% 2.36% 2.85% 6.37%
2026/05/11 10.59% 7.78% 7.32% 8.23% 10.35% 5.03% 2.94% 3.47% 5.27% 5.27%
2026/05/12 5.03% 9.03% 8.79% 8.89% 10.99% 5.72% 3.58% 4.27% 4.81% 5.19%
2026/05/13 5.21% 8.85% 8.17% 10.1% 12.23% 4.9% 3.38% 3.71% 4.44% 6.37%
2026/05/14 6.06% 10.05% 8.19% 9.76% 8.21% 4.82% 3.93% 3.52% 5.76% 5.92%
2026/05/15 7.51% 9.29% 8.08% 8.01% 9.08% 5.86% 3.25% 3.1% 7.96% 5.47%
2026/05/16 9.5% 8.84% 7.68% 9% 8.03% 7.24% 3.83% 3.33% 3.57% 6.01%
2026/05/17 10.28% 9.18% 7.06% 9.42% 9.05% 6.29% 3.9% 3.96% 3.02% 7.3%
2026/05/18 8.37% 8.48% 7.28% 8.71% 9.92% 6.18% 4.27% 3.95% 4.33% 5.84%
2026/05/19 10.94% 8.43% 6.88% 8.98% 7.98% 6.51% 4.5% 3.61% 5.93% 5.03%
2026/05/20 13.68% 10.05% 6.29% 8.44% 7.2% 5.57% 3.91% 3.71% 5.55% 5.33%
2026/05/21 14.22% 9.53% 7.82% 9.57% 7.66% 5.8% 3.94% 3.77% 4.99% 2.06%
2026/05/22 13.66% 9% 8.01% 10.1% 7.71% 6.26% 4.6% 4.3% 3.99% 2.42%
2026/05/23 14.84% 11.49% 9.21% 9.1% 7.39% 5.91% 4.49% 3.56% 3.56% 2.63%
2026/05/24 17.89% 9.78% 7.54% 10.57% 8.24% 6.11% 4.4% 4% 4.9% 2.75%
2026/05/25 19.35% 9.96% 9.11% 7.64% 7.22% 6.02% 4.2% 4.65% 4.73% 2.22%
2026/05/26 15.54% 11.85% 8.84% 6.98% 8.2% 7.2% 3.48% 6.28% 3.43% 1.66%
2026/05/27 17.3% 12.14% 9.85% 7.8% 8.09% 5.76% 4.24% 6.02% 4.13% 1.86%
2026/05/28 19.58% 14.22% 10.09% 7.15% 8.87% 3.85% 3.91% 5.88% 3.67% 1.61%
2026/05/29 15.95% 13.06% 10.87% 6.69% 6.63% 6.38% 3.56% 4.87% 4.02% 2%
2026/05/30 15.96% 9.93% 10.51% 7.93% 4.87% 5.91% 4.71% 4.45% 3.3% 2.35%
2026/05/31 13.82% 12.24% 10.86% 8.72% 7.23% 5.94% 4.34% 3.78% 2.74% 2.1%
  • ing.com.au
  • greatsouthernbank.com.au
  • commbank.com.au
  • westpac.com.au
  • bankwest.com.au
  • macquarie.com.au
  • nab.com.au
  • finder.com.au
  • airwallex.com
  • anz.com

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In May 2026, ING’s PPC spend surged, peaking at 19.58% on the 28th. Great Southern Bank and CommBank showed steady growth, while Westpac fluctuated. Bankwest’s spend peaked mid-month, then declined. Macquarie and NAB remained stable. Finder and Airwallex saw moderate increases, while ANZ’s spend decreased significantly.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS 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
2026/05/01 130
2026/05/02 126
2026/05/03 129
2026/05/04 130
2026/05/05 136
2026/05/06 137
2026/05/07 136
2026/05/08 132
2026/05/09 129
2026/05/10 140
2026/05/11 139
2026/05/12 141
2026/05/13 136
2026/05/14 134
2026/05/15 138
2026/05/16 139
2026/05/17 140
2026/05/18 141
2026/05/19 136
2026/05/20 133
2026/05/21 138
2026/05/22 141
2026/05/23 140
2026/05/24 147
2026/05/25 162
2026/05/26 168
2026/05/27 164
2026/05/28 168
2026/05/29 156
2026/05/30 157
2026/05/31 162

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In May 2026, distinct advertisers on Google SERP began at 130, fluctuated slightly, then surged to 168 by month’s end, indicating a dynamic advertising landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS 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
ing.com.au 2.88%
commbank.com.au 2.69%
greatsouthernbank.com.au 0.78%
nab.com.au 0.55%
money.com.au 0.26%
bankwest.com.au -0.61%
rabobank.com.au -0.82%
westpac.com.au -0.85%
stgeorge.com.au -1.09%
anz.com -1.79%

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In the past month, ing.com.au and commbank.com.au saw significant click share growth, rising by 2.88% and 2.69% respectively. Conversely, anz.com experienced the largest decline, dropping by 1.79%.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS 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 westpac.com.au greatsouthernbank.com.au commbank.com.au ing.com.au bankwest.com.au macquarie.com.au finder.com.au rabobank.com.au stgeorge.com.au airwallex.com
2026/05/01 19.45% 7.01% 8.74% 2.03% 9.2% 6.19% 4.86% 2.85% 5.72% 2.15%
2026/05/02 21.41% 8.59% 8.59% 2.51% 9.02% 5.63% 3.84% 4.18% 6.72% 1.53%
2026/05/03 17.53% 7.15% 7.69% 2.05% 10.71% 5.24% 3.81% 5.43% 5.57% 2.1%
2026/05/04 18.15% 7.19% 9.99% 1.98% 11.52% 6.01% 5.26% 4.72% 5.46% 1.31%
2026/05/05 17.01% 8.22% 9.3% 3.02% 11.05% 6.63% 6.44% 5.05% 3.74% 1.47%
2026/05/06 17.65% 9.21% 9.96% 4.78% 6.62% 6.11% 6.87% 4.93% 5.19% 1.83%
2026/05/07 19.19% 7.69% 10.82% 5.93% 7.64% 5.46% 4.82% 5.81% 5.27% 2.52%
2026/05/08 18.03% 7.42% 8.52% 4.57% 10% 5.63% 3.43% 5.11% 5.36% 2.71%
2026/05/09 21.13% 7.1% 7.66% 6.34% 9.13% 4.42% 3.62% 6.93% 5.24% 2.01%
2026/05/10 18.1% 6.55% 7.46% 4.92% 13.58% 3.95% 3.34% 6.17% 4.46% 3.54%
2026/05/11 15.56% 6.82% 7.6% 4.85% 11.81% 4.58% 4.91% 4.32% 3.25% 6.28%
2026/05/12 15.93% 8.27% 8.52% 2.53% 12.01% 5.52% 5.77% 2.58% 4.96% 5.48%
2026/05/13 18.66% 7.24% 7.29% 2.4% 12.76% 4.36% 4.67% 1.45% 5.1% 6.1%
2026/05/14 22.35% 8.79% 7.43% 4.41% 8.97% 4.34% 3.84% 3.91% 5.07% 5.68%
2026/05/15 15.15% 8.25% 8.4% 4.26% 11.39% 4.74% 4.36% 3.5% 4.49% 9.38%
2026/05/16 18.76% 7.71% 8.25% 6.52% 9.13% 5.26% 4.03% 3.24% 5.45% 3.82%
2026/05/17 17.47% 8.91% 7.78% 10.2% 9.06% 4.82% 4.66% 2.03% 2.68% 2.57%
2026/05/18 17.37% 7.74% 8.38% 6.76% 10.1% 5.26% 4.83% 2.17% 3.51% 3.98%
2026/05/19 21.1% 8.73% 8.15% 7.46% 8.22% 5.37% 4.4% 2.12% 3.67% 4.95%
2026/05/20 21.89% 9.11% 7.52% 8.93% 7.77% 4.85% 5% 2.56% 3.66% 4.05%
2026/05/21 20.02% 8.56% 9.39% 10.61% 7.69% 4.99% 4.53% 1.86% 3.81% 3.78%
2026/05/22 20.23% 8.36% 9.79% 10.82% 9.58% 5.08% 5.47% 1.02% 4.23% 2.54%
2026/05/23 11.9% 12.26% 11.92% 11.15% 10.34% 5.45% 4.69% 0.96% 4.86% 2.41%
2026/05/24 22.89% 9.76% 8.61% 12.26% 8.25% 5.77% 4.68% 0.85% 4.47% 3.33%
2026/05/25 17.65% 10.01% 10.53% 13.21% 8.66% 5.84% 5.7% 0.72% 3% 3.41%
2026/05/26 14.97% 11.19% 9.85% 10.23% 11.22% 6.22% 7.28% 0.69% 2.28% 2.93%
2026/05/27 18.25% 10.54% 10.48% 11.35% 9.1% 5.41% 7.31% 0.79% 3.38% 3.84%
2026/05/28 15.67% 14.16% 11.11% 11.23% 12% 3.32% 6.87% 0.81% 3.81% 2.87%
2026/05/29 14.66% 12.28% 12.27% 9.67% 7.77% 5.56% 5.68% 1.25% 4.19% 4.36%
2026/05/30 17.03% 10.35% 11.29% 10.5% 4.89% 5.38% 5.37% 3.37% 5.43% 2.49%
2026/05/31 16.65% 12.1% 11.89% 9.01% 8.25% 4.81% 4.09% 3.88% 3.67% 2.49%
  • westpac.com.au
  • greatsouthernbank.com.au
  • commbank.com.au
  • ing.com.au
  • bankwest.com.au
  • macquarie.com.au
  • finder.com.au
  • rabobank.com.au
  • stgeorge.com.au
  • airwallex.com

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Westpac’s impression share fluctuated, peaking at 22.89% on May 24. Great Southern Bank saw a rise, ending at 12.10%. CommBank’s share increased, closing at 11.89%. ING’s share grew, peaking at 13.21% on May 25. Bankwest’s share varied, finishing at 8.25%. Macquarie’s share remained stable, ending at 4.81%. Finder’s share peaked mid-month, closing at 4.09%. Rabobank’s share declined, ending at 3.88%. St. George’s share fluctuated, closing at 3.67%. Airwallex’s share remained low, ending at 2.49%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS 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 AUS Finance Banks - Last month
  1. 1
    Open a Business Account Online - All-In-One Business Account https://www.airwallex.com

    No more bank queues, paperwork, or needless fees. Easier than a business bank account.

  2. 2
    Open An Account Online - No-Fee Banking https://www.bankwest.com.au › bankwest › bank-account

    Everyday Banking Made Easy. Open An Account In The Bankwest App. Download Now.

  3. 3
    Compare Our Savings Accounts - Savings Account https://www.commbank.com.au › savings › open

    Compare Our Savings Accounts and Find The Right Account For Your Goals. Learn More.

  4. 4
    St.George Everyday Banking - We're Going Fee Free https://www.stgeorge.com.au

    St.George Everyday Banking Accounts Have No Monthly Fees. T&Cs Apply. Featuring Balance Alerts Direct To Your Mobile, And A Money Back Guarantee On Fraud.

  5. 5
    Westpac Term Deposit Account | Money Is Safely Locked Away https://www.westpac.com.au

    Stay On Track With Your Finances With The Westpac Mobile Banking App

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In the competitive world of online banking, Airwallex leads with a seamless, fee-free business account experience. Bankwest and St.George emphasize no-fee banking, while CommBank focuses on tailored savings solutions. Westpac highlights security with its term deposit offering.

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