BBVA American Depositary Shares

BBVA is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BBVA” in the form of American Depositary Shares (ADSs).  A BBVA ADS is an equity security that is issued by The Bank of New York Mellon (BNYM), our depositary bank.  Each BBVA ADS represents an ownership interest in one BBVA ordinary share. 

Benefits of Investing in BBVA ADSs

§        Easy to Trade — BBVA ADSs are quoted in U.S. dollars and trade, settle and clear in the same manner as other U.S. listed securities.  Moreover, you can buy and sell BBVA ADSs through full-service brokers, online brokers, or through BNYM via the Global BuyDIRECT Plan.  BBVA ADSs can also be cancelled at anytime to receive the ordinary share in the home market.

§        Dividends — BBVA ADS dividends are paid in U.S. dollars at competitive exchange rates.  BBVA ADS holders receive payments as efficiently as other cash distributions for listed U.S. securities.  Payments are received through existing brokerage arrangements or, for registered holders of BBVA ADSs, by check or electronic debit from BNYM.

§        Easy to Hold — As with all U.S. listed securities, corporate action notifications and shareholder meeting materials are delivered to BBVA ADS investors in English.  Additionally, BBVA complies with all U.S. regulatory requirements under the Sarbanes Oxley Act and as such, all financial information is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact Information

To learn more about BBVA’s ADS program,Dividend Reinvestment Plan,Historical Dividend Payments, please visitBNYM’s ADR websiteor contact Ricardo Marine at BBVA’s New York Investor Relations Office:

Ricardo Marine        212-728-1660

E-mail:                     ricardo.marine@bbvany.com

IR website:              http://inversores.bbva.com

Additional Information

BBVA ADS Factsheet

ADS Frequently Asked Questions