About Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA)

Company Description:

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) is a multinational Spanish banking group. It provides a variety of financial services, including retail banking, wholesale banking, asset management, and private banking. BBVA has a significant presence in South America and Turkey, with operations across Europe and North America as well. The bank was established following the merger of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya and Argentaria in 1999 and is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain.

Main Product(s):

BBVA's primary products include retail and commercial banking, investment banking, asset management, and private banking services.

Short History of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.:

1857: Banco de Bilbao, a predecessor of BBVA, was founded.

1901: Banco de Vizcaya was established.

1988: Banco de Bilbao and Banco de Vizcaya merged to form BBV.

1999: BBV and Argentaria merged, creating BBVA.

2007: BBVA acquired Compass Bank in the United States, expanding its international presence.

2019: BBVA streamlined its operations, selling its franchise in Chile and consolidating its position in other markets.