Bankrate

United States
Total Offices: 3
160 Total Employees
80 Product + Tech Employees
Year Founded: 1982

Bankrate Company Growth, Stability & Outlook

Updated on October 26, 2026

What People Are Saying About Bankrate

  • Strategic Partnerships: Partnerships with hundreds of financial institutions and an expanded collaboration with TransUnion indicate a robust commercial network and more personalized offer delivery at scale. Integration of historical interest‑rate data into FRED further extends institutional reach and visibility.
  • Future-Ready Strategy: New leadership, AI‑enabled workflows, and a 2026 brand and platform redesign point to active investment in evolving from a marketplace to a technology‑driven platform. The launch of the Bankrate Data Center and focus on AI/organic search readiness suggest preparation for shifting search and distribution dynamics.
  • Strong Market Position & Advantage: An established brand serving 100M+ people annually and decades of specialization in rate comparisons underpin a durable position in U.S. personal finance. Third‑party estimates still show millions of monthly visits and strong rankings for mortgage and loan calculators.