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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Finance in United Kingdom

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Finance in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Finance click-through-rate (CTR) in Great Britain averaged 3.19% across the period, about 79% above the global baseline (1.78%) for the same months.
  • Highest CTR in the selection was 4.47% (Feb 2025) and the lowest was 1.31% (Aug 2025), a wide 3.17-point range; the global range was far tighter (0.35 points).
  • Volatility was elevated: average month‑to‑month movement was 1.04 points in the selection vs. 0.05 points globally.
  • Seasonal shape: strong lift from November through February, a lull in March–April, a June–July rebound, then a sharp August dip.
  • From first to last month, the selection fell 32.8% (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025), while the global baseline rose 14.7% over the same window.

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Finance and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

What we analyzed

  • Metric: click-through-rate (CTR)
  • Period: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 for the selected series; Oct 2024–Sep 2025 for the global baseline (comparisons use the overlapping months).

Selected trend highlights

  • Average: 3.19% across 11 months.
  • Highs and lows: peak 4.47% (Feb 2025); low 1.31% (Aug 2025).
  • Month-to-month swings: average absolute change of 1.04 points.
  • Notable rises: Oct→Nov (+1.46 points), May→Jun (+1.31), Nov→Dec (+0.88).
  • Notable drops: Feb→Mar (−2.27), Jul→Aug (−3.08).
  • Direction: −32.8% from Oct 2024 (1.94%) to Aug 2025 (1.31%).

The pattern suggests a Q4–Q1 engagement lift (Nov–Feb), softer spring (Mar–Apr), renewed strength in early summer (Jun–Jul), then a sharp pullback in August.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average: selection 3.19% vs. global 1.78% (Oct–Aug), keeping the selection consistently above market for 10 of 11 months; only August was below global.
  • Peaks and troughs:
  • Selection peak 4.47% (Feb) vs. global peak 2.02% (Aug) over the same period; the global series continues to 2.12% in Sep.
  • Selection low 1.31% (Aug) vs. global low 1.67% (Feb).
  • Volatility: selection average monthly swing 1.04 points vs. 0.05 points for the global benchmark.
  • Trend direction: selection declined into August; the global line trended steadily upward (+14.7% from Oct to Aug).
  • August relative positioning: the selection was 35% below the global benchmark (1.31% vs. 2.02%).

Overall, Finance CTR in Great Britain ran above market most months, showed clear seasonal uplift into winter, and exhibited materially higher volatility than the global trend.

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • Seasonal patterns: uplift from November to February is evident; this aligns with typical Q4 holiday-period effects and early-year engagement carryover.
  • Summer: strong June–July, then a pronounced August dip.
  • Stability: the global benchmark rose gradually from February through September, indicating steadier engagement levels compared to the selected series.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Finance and Great Britain helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Finance industry, Facebook ad costs can be typically higher due to high competition and valuable conversions. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. Why we use median instead of average We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

What is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.