# Regions Bank AI Cybersecurity Costs Rise 1.5%-3.5%

> Regions Bank reports AI cybersecurity investments will increase costs by 1.5% to 3.5% for 2026.
- Title: Regions Bank AI Cybersecurity Costs Rise 1.5%-3.5% · Pymnts
- Summary: Regions Bank reports AI cybersecurity investments will increase costs by 1.5% to 3.5% for 2026. Regions Bank expects AI cybersecurity to raise adjusted…
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- Published: 2026-10-16T18:48:15+00:00
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- Topics: regions bank, ai cybersecurity, costs, noninterest expense, 2026, cloud deposit platform, business, finance
## Regions Bank CFO says AI cybersecurity costs rise
Regions Financial Corp. expects cybersecurity costs to increase adjusted noninterest expense by 1.5% to 3.5% for full-year 2026.

> That is just investment in cybersecurity
## AI cybersecurity investments drive 6% expense increase
The company’s technology investments drove a 6% increase in equipment and software expense for 2026.
## AI threat requires heightened cybersecurity focus
Chadha said AI-driven cyber threats require significant ongoing cybersecurity investments for banks.

> We do expect that to continue through time
## Cloud deposit platform pilot begins next week
Regions Bank will pilot its cloud-based deposit platform in the next week or two, expanding by q1 2027.
## Key takeaway

Regions Bank expects AI cybersecurity to raise adjusted noninterest expenses by 1.5% to 3.5% for full-year 2026.