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Aug 3, 2026

Visa to Acquire Fraud Detection Firm BioCatch for $2.4 Billion in Cash

Visa announced it will purchase Israeli behavioral biometrics company BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash from Permira and other investors, marking the payment giant's largest cybersecurity acquisition as it seeks to combat rising AI-powered fraud and scams.

Aug 3, 2026·8 sources
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  • ▪BioCatch will continue to operate as a standalone business within Visa Inc., with its leadership team, reporting structure, and customer relationships remaining unchanged.
  • ▪Visa Inc. agreed to acquire fraud intelligence provider BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash.
  • ▪Account takeovers and scams cost the global economy over $1 trillion annually, with artificial intelligence enabling these attacks at an unprecedented scale.

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