Chainlink Enables Financial Institutions to Connect to Swift's Blockchain Ledger

Chainlink announced on September 28, 2026, that it is developing a solution to connect financial institutions to Swift's blockchain ledger. The technology leverages the Chainlink platform and its Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE) to allow banks to manage smart contracts and access Swift's ledger.

The new solution enables banks to easily access Swift's ledger and manage the usage of smart contracts on both their own ledgers for tokenized deposits and the Swift ledger. A key feature is a self-signing model for financial institutions, facilitated by CRE, which allows them to retain control of their transaction keys while orchestrating workflows with Swift's ledger.

This integration aims to support 24/7 tokenized payment workflows while preserving institutions' existing security governance and approval processes. Banks can connect seamlessly to Swift's ledger, a platform designed for orchestrating cross-border payments using tokenized deposits that remain on bank balance sheets, thus maintaining the benefits of commercial bank money.

Swift's ledger acts as an orchestration layer for tokenized deposits, coordinating fund movements between institutions without altering Swift's core role as a global financial messaging network. Final settlement continues through existing mechanisms, allowing for extended payment availability without replacing current settlement arrangements.

Sergey Nazarov, CEO of Chainlink Labs, expressed excitement about the Swift ledger's potential for tokenized deposits and future global payments. He highlighted Chainlink's role as a technology partner for financial institutions seeking to leverage this new infrastructure and connect to Swift's extensive network.