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Visa Buys BioCatch for $2.4B to Detect Scams Before Money Moves

August 03, 2026
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BioCatch Unveils ‘Behavior-Based’ Financial Crime Intelligence Network
Cybersecurity // November 20, 2024

Fraud prevention firm BioCatch launched what it called “the world’s first interbank, behavior-based, financial crime intelligence-sharing network.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Private Equity Firm Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Fraud Prevention Firm BioCatch
Partnerships // May 02, 2024

Private equity company Permira has acquired a majority stake in Israeli fraud/financial crime prevention provider BioCatch.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Fraud Detection Firm BioCatch Adds Permira to Investors List
Cybersecurity // May 03, 2023

BioCatch says investment firm Permira has acquired a “significant” stake in its fraud detection company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Faster Payments, Open Banking Should Keep Treasurers On High Alert
B2B Payments // January 09, 2019

While financial services (FinServ) innovations often emerge with built-in security measures, new market trends — including faster payments and open banking — are introducing new security threats to corporate treasury departments, according to cybersecurity company BioCatch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Interviews & Exclusives
Slowing Down Faster Payments Fraud

August 03, 2017
Fraudsters are good at what they do. Payments got faster, but so did criminals. Banks built more defenses, and bad guys jumped over them with glee. But Uri Rivner, BioCatch co-founder, head of cyber strategy and vice president, said in a recent webinar with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster that things are getting better — and the U.S. […]

Stopping Faster Payments Fraud, Faster

May 23, 2017
When the U.K. implemented Faster Payments, fraud tripled as fraudsters exploited the vulnerabilities of a new system that moved money in an instant. In the latest Data Drivers, BioCatch’s head...

Quick Reads
Visa Buys BioCatch for $2.4B to Detect Scams Before Money Moves

August 03, 2026
Visa is set to acquire Israel-based fraud intelligence company BioCatch for $2.4 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

BioCatch Unveils ‘Behavior-Based’ Financial Crime Intelligence Network

November 20, 2024
Fraud prevention firm BioCatch launched what it called “the world’s first interbank, behavior-based, financial crime intelligence-sharing network.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Private Equity Firm Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Fraud Prevention Firm BioCatch

May 02, 2024
Private equity company Permira has acquired a majority stake in Israeli fraud/financial crime prevention provider BioCatch.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Fraud Detection Firm BioCatch Adds Permira to Investors List

May 03, 2023
BioCatch says investment firm Permira has acquired a “significant” stake in its fraud detection company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...