💳Fintech & Banking CPA Benchmarks 2026
Average CPA for fintech brands is £56 with median ROAS of 3x. Full breakdown across CPA, ROAS, CTR, CPM and CPC by platform below.
Benchmarks by platform
| Platform | Avg CPA | Avg ROAS | Avg CTR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta | £52 | 3.0x | 1.3% |
| YouTube | £64 | 2.8x | 1.0% |
| £78 | 3.6x | 0.8% | |
| £68 | 3.4x | 1.1% |
Category notes
LTV-led — first-acquisition CPA can run high if 6-month retention is strong. Bonus / referral campaigns often beat brand creative.
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FAQs — Fintech & Banking Benchmarks
What is the average CPA for Fintech & Banking?+
Average CPA for fintech brands is £56, with top-performing brands seeing CPAs as low as £22 and lower-performing brands at £82+. Performance correlates strongly with creative quality and refresh cadence.
What is a good ROAS for Fintech & Banking?+
Median ROAS for fintech is 3x. Top performers exceed 4.4x by aggressively testing 30-50 creative variations per product per month.
Which platform has the lowest CPA for Fintech & Banking?+
Meta typically delivers the lowest CPA at around £52, but performance varies by brand maturity and creative quality.
How can I lower my CPA in Fintech & Banking?+
The single biggest CPA lever is creative quality and freshness. fintech creatives typically fatigue in 14-21 days — refresh creative on that cadence with 30+ fresh variations per product per month to keep CPA in the lower bands.
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