Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (NYSE: BBVA) is a global financial services group headquartered in Bilbao, Spain. The bank provides retail and commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, asset management, private banking, payments and insurance-related services to individuals, businesses, institutions and public-sector customers.
BBVA traces its origins to Banco de Bilbao, founded in 1857. The modern group was formed through the merger of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya and Argentaria in 1999. Its operations are centered in Spain and Mexico, with additional banking activities in Türkiye through Garanti BBVA, South America, the United States and other European markets. The group also serves customers through digital banking platforms and branch networks.
BBVA offers products including checking and savings accounts, consumer and mortgage loans, credit and debit cards, business financing, treasury and transaction services, investment products, securities brokerage and financial advisory services. The company has emphasized digital transformation and sustainable finance as part of its broader banking strategy. Carlos Torres Vila serves as executive chair, and Onur Genç is the group’s chief executive officer.
