BBVA
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Company and Brand
| Stands for | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
BBVA stands for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, a company and brand abbreviation.
Spanish multinational bank with major operations in Spain, Mexico, Turkey and South America. Headquartered in Bilbao, with its operational center in Madrid.
Example: BBVA Mexico is the largest bank in that country by assets.
Usage notes
Formed in 1999 by the merger of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya (itself a 1988 merger) and state-owned Argentaria. Its digital banking push has made it a frequent case study in banking innovation. The bank sold its US operations to PNC in 2021.
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