Founding of Banco de Bilbao
- When
- 1857
- Where
- Bilbao, Spain
- Episodes
- 1
Banco de Bilbao was established in Bilbao on 28 May 1857 as an issuing and discount bank. The initiative was promoted by the Board of Trade, marking the origin of what would later become BBVA. The foundation occurred in the Basque city of Bilbao, northern Spain.
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Background and detail
Background. The history of BBVA began in 1857 in Bilbao, a city located in the Basque part of northern Spain. The Board of Trade promoted the creation of Banco de Bilbao as an issuing and discount bank. This institution served as the predecessor to the modern multinational financial services company BBVA, which is currently headquartered in Bilbao.
Foundation. Banco de Bilbao was founded on 28 May 1857 in Bilbao. The bank was established as an issuing and discount bank, promoted by the Board of Trade. This event marks the beginning of the history of BBVA, which later expanded into a global financial institution.
People involved
- Board of Trade · Promoter of the bank's creation
Sources
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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