Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

Reference number: 139228

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • What kind of line 020 7623 3060 is
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Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Banco Bilbao Vizcaya SA Former name

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (1)
  • 020 4577 0864
Fake email addresses (1)
  • info@bbvatrade.co.uk
Fake websites (1)
  • bbvatrade.co.uk
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
Show FCA detail (15 permissions)
  • Accepting Deposits
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Bidding in emissions auctions
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)
  • Sending dematerialised instructions

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
FC014702
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
1 October 1988 (38 years old)
Registered office
4 San Nicholas Square, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48005, Spain

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Belen Garijo Lopez Director Jul 1960 16 Mar 2012 None
Jose Miguel Torrecillas Andres Director Jun 1955 13 Mar 2015 None
Carlos Torres Vila Director Feb 1966 4 May 2015 None
Jaime Felx Caruana Lacrote Director Mar 1952 16 Mar 2018 None
Jan Paul Marie Francis Verplacke Director Jul 1963 16 Mar 2018 None
Ana Cristina Peralta Moreno Director Sep 1961 16 Mar 2018 None
Genc Onur Director Sep 1974 20 Dec 2018 None
Carlos Vicenta Salazar Lomelin Director Apr 1951 13 Mar 2020 None
Raul Catalino Galamba De Oliveira Director Nov 1964 13 Mar 2020 None
Ana Leonor Revenga Shanklin Director Jan 1963 13 Mar 2020 None
Connie Hedegaard Koksbang Director Sep 1960 18 Mar 2022 None
Sonia Lilla Dula Director Jan 1961 17 Mar 2023 None
Enrique Casunueva Nardiz Director Aug 1961 15 Mar 2024 None
Cristina De Parias Halcon Director Apr 1965 15 Mar 2024 None
Jorge Montalbo Todoli Director Oct 1965 20 Mar 2026 None

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 15 directors run no other company
  • All 58 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (9) All events (114)

2023

3 March 2023

  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2021

5 January 2021

  • FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm

FCA warning list

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

2000

10 February 2000

  • Changed its registered name from "Banco Bilbao Vizcaya SA"

FCA register

1989

5 January 1989

  • Regulated by the Banco de España from this date
  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1988

1 October 1988

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 114 events

  • All 114 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 101
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  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 114 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA FCA authorised?
Yes, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (FRN 139228) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2023 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7623 3060 and the website bbvauk.com for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA: the FCA has published a warning about fake versions of it, using contact details that are not the firm's. Only trust the details the FCA register gives for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, shown on this page.
Is my money safe with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who runs Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA?
Companies House lists 15 directors of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA: Belen Garijo Lopez, Jose Miguel Torrecillas Andres, Carlos Torres Vila, Jaime Felx Caruana Lacrote, Jan Paul Marie Francis Verplacke, Ana Cristina Peralta Moreno and 9 more.
How long has Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA been in business?
The company was formed on 1 October 1988, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2023.
Does Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA use any other names?
It has previously used the name Banco Bilbao Vizcaya SA.

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