Transaction · Identity / Fraud · 2026

Payment Fraud Is Moving Upstream, and Visa Just acquires the Data

Payment Fraud Is Moving Upstream, and Visa Just acquired the Data for $2.4B on August 4, 2026.

Target
the Data
Acquirer
Payment Fraud Is Moving Upstream, and Visa Just
Deal value
$2.4B
Announced
August 4, 2026
Sub-sector
Identity / Fraud

Transaction overview

  • Payment Fraud Is Moving Upstream, and Visa Just announced the acquisition of the Data on August 4, 2026 for $2.4B.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Visa acquires BioCatch for $2.4B, signaling major consolidation in fraud prevention tech.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
$2.4B
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
August 4, 2026
Sub-sector
Identity / Fraud

Frequently asked questions

How much did Payment Fraud Is Moving Upstream, and Visa Just pay for the Data?

Payment Fraud Is Moving Upstream, and Visa Just acquired the Data for $2.4B, announced on August 4, 2026.

When did Payment Fraud Is Moving Upstream, and Visa Just announce the acquisition of the Data?

Payment Fraud Is Moving Upstream, and Visa Just announced the acquisition of the Data on August 4, 2026.

What sub-sector is the Data in?

the Data is tracked in the Identity / Fraud sub-sector.

Sources

  • pymnts.com /cybersecurity/fraud-prevention/2026/payment-fraud-is-moving-upstream-visa-bought-data-follow-it/