Visa Acquires BioCatch for $2.4 Billion to Fight AI-Powered Fraud

Visa has agreed to acquire Israeli behavioral biometrics firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash, as announced on 3 August 2026, to combat AI-powered fraud such as account takeovers and digital scams before they reach the payment stage. BioCatch analyzes thousands of real-time signals during digital banking sessions to detect fraudulent behavior.

Disruption Banking https://www.disruptionbanking.com Visa Acquires BioCatch for $2.4 Billion to Fight AI-Powered Fraud https://www.disruptionbanking.com/2026/08/03/visa-acquires-biocatch-for-2-4-billion-to-fight-ai-powered-fraud/ Visa has agreed to buy Israeli behavioral biometrics firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash. The deal, announced on 3 August 2026, targets rising account takeovers and digital scams before they reach the payment stage. Why Visa is Betting Big on Behavioural Biometrics BioCatch analyses thousands of real-time signals during digital banking sessions. These include … Artykuł Visa Acquires BioCatch for $2.4 Billion to Fight AI-Powered Fraud https://www.disruptionbanking.com/2026/08/03/visa-acquires-biocatch-for-2-4-billion-to-fight-ai-powered-fraud/ pochodzi z serwisu Disruption Banking https://www.disruptionbanking.com .