Visa Plans to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm BioCatch

On August 3, 2026, global payments leader Visa made a major move in the fight against financial crime by announcing the acquisition of BioCatch, an Israeli cybersecurity firm, for $2.4 billion in cash.

As AI-powered scams and account takeovers continue to threaten the global economy, costing over $1 trillion annually, this acquisition marks a significant step for Visa.

BioCatch is renowned for its expertise in behavioral biometrics, a technology that analyzes user patterns—such as mouse movements and touch gestures—to detect fraud in real time before a transaction is completed.

By integrating these advanced tools into its services, Visa aims to stop threats upstream.

This deal follows Visa’s 2024 acquisition of Featurespace, reinforcing its commitment to expanding security and risk management services beyond traditional payment processing.

BioCatch, which already serves over 350 banking clients worldwide, will continue to operate with its existing team.

This investment highlights Visa's strategy to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated digital threats, protecting millions of users and billions of devices across its expansive financial ecosystem.