Bank of America is preparing to launch a cross-border real-time payments service. The bank will allow clients to send and receive funds instantly through SWIFT or its CashPro platform. For XRP watchers, the timing is significant. Bank of America is already a documented Ripple partner , and that relationship adds weight to what this new service could mean for XRP’s role in global payments. Crypto researcher SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) highlighted the development. He pointed to Bank of America’s presence on Ripple’s partner list alongside more than 500 financial institutions, showing that this is not a distant or speculative relationship. RIPPLE PARTNER BANK OF AMERICA TO LAUNCH CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS SERVICE USING SWIFT Remember, banks are increasingly adopting hybrid payment models that utilize both Ripple and SWIFT simultaneously for global transactions. Ripple’s partnership with Bank of America creates… pic.twitter.com/o1SnVaKzoD — SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) June 7, 2026 Hybrid Payment Models Are Already in Motion The financial industry is not choosing between Ripple and SWIFT. It is using both. Analysis of the current payments landscape shows financial institutions increasingly adopting hybrid approaches, with some using Ripple’s payment system for specific high-volume corridors while maintaining SWIFT connectivity for universal reach. This removes the either/or assumption many observers attach to these systems. Banks do not need to abandon SWIFT to integrate Ripple. RippleNet connects to existing banking infrastructure in a way that mirrors how banks currently operate within the SWIFT network. The Interledger Protocol connects existing bank ledgers rather than replacing them. What Bank of America’s Service Means for XRP Bank of America’s new service builds on infrastructure that Ripple’s technology can directly support. The bank’s CashPro platform already serves corporate clients managing large volumes of international transactions. Adding real-time cross-border capability to that platform opens a corridor in which XRP can function as a source of on-demand liquidity. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Ripple delivers settlements in 3 to 5 seconds at sub-0.1% transaction costs. Those figures matter in high-volume corridors where speed and cost determine competitive positioning. Bank of America operates one of the largest global payment networks. Its move into real-time cross-border payments places that entire network closer to Ripple’s XRP-powered rails. Infrastructure Alignment Builds the Case The documentation SMQKE compiled connects several points. Bank of America is building a real-time international payment infrastructure as an active Ripple partner. That alignment creates a direct pathway for XRP to operate within the bank’s core payment systems . Companies that adopt modern payment rails gain advantages through improved cash flow management and reduced operational costs. Bank of America is now building exactly that kind of infrastructure. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post This Recent Bank of America’s Action Puts XRP in the Spotlight appeared first on Times Tabloid .
