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Visa signs $2.4 billion deal to acquire Israeli anti-fraud firm BioCatch

Visa agreed to buy Tel Aviv-based BioCatch for $2.4 billion, expanding its AI-driven defenses against scams, account takeovers and digital fraud.

A Visa credit card is seen on a computer keyboard in this picture illustration taken September 6, 2017.
Thousands of laid-off employees

Just after presenting record profits: Another giant fires thousands of employees

EL AL’s Matmid credit card program has moved to Isracard. Here are the deadlines, benefits and steps cardholders should know to maintain their points accrual.

Does your card still earn EL AL points? Here’s what FLY CARD holders need to know

Children are capable of delaying gratification, but usually for a clear, near and tangible goal.

Banks are storming your children: Eight-year-olds do not need a credit card


Black Friday: How much money did Israelis spend in eight hours?

At the ALM branch in Beersheba, a record transaction was made for a single customer, who purchased products at a cost of over NIS 70,000.

Black Friday sales in Jerusalem, Nov. 2020

Visa launches new Europe initiative

The popularity and need for digital payments and online banking has never been greater, with the global pandemic accelerating this shift in behavior.

MasterCard and VISA credit cards are seen in this picture illustration taken June 9, 2016

Cash no longer king in Italy as COVID helps government push for plastic

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is offering refunds on some money spent electronically, tax breaks for outlets with card machines and a new 50-million euro state lottery for card users only.

Euro banknotes and coins are displayed in a shop in Brussels, Belgium November 14, 2017

Visa, Mastercard called upon to cut ties with Palestinian terror funding

Both companies have been warned that continuing to offer credit services to banks processing terror funding is a contravention of the law.

MasterCard and VISA credit cards are seen in this picture illustration taken June 9, 2016

Visa in credit card payment app agreement with Max

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the transition to digital payments.

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Apple Pay to launch in Israel by the end of this year

The introduction of Apple Pay in Israel is part of a worldwide revolution expected to take place within the next year.

A gentleman paying for coffee with an iPhone 6 with Square's apple pay and EMV reader.

Medical Collection Agencies Can Impact Your Credit Score


Digital Bank, Isracard to issue and manage credit cards

The cards for First Digital Bank’s customers will be issued by MasterCard, which is a leader in digital payments worldwide.

A Visa credit card is seen on a computer keyboard in this picture illustration

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