Rakuten Adds XRP as Payment Option for Its 44 Million Users
Rakuten will allow XRP to be used as a payment method. The move integrates XRP into Rakuten’s consumer payments ecosystem. Rakuten has 44 million customers.
marketscreener.com# Rakuten Integrates XRP as Payment Method Rakuten will allow XRP to be used as a payment method. The company has 44 million customers. This development integrates XRP into Rakuten’s consumer payments ecosystem.
Background on Rakuten's Customer Base Rakuten maintains a customer base of 44 million users.
These customers will gain access to XRP for payments. The integration expands payment options within the ecosystem.
Details of XRP Integration The allowance of XRP as a payment method represents a new feature for Rakuten users.
Integration into the consumer payments ecosystem enables direct use of XRP. This applies across Rakuten's platform serving 44 million customers.
Implications for Payments Ecosystem Rakuten’s decision broadens cryptocurrency usage in everyday transactions.
With 44 million customers, the integration reaches a large user group. XRP becomes part of the established payments framework.
Story Timeline
2 events- 2026-04-14
Rakuten announces XRP integration as payment method.
1 source@CoinDesk - Prior to 2026
Rakuten operates with 44 million customers.
1 source@CoinDesk
Potential Impact
- 01
Increased XRP adoption among Rakuten users
- 02
Expansion of cryptocurrency in e-commerce payments
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