The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) announces that, after verifying compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, it has issued Resolution SBP-BAN-R-2025-00416, dated July 11, 2025, granting an International Banking License to BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA COLOMBIA S.A. (BBVA Colombia S.A.)
With this authorization, BBVA Colombia S.A. officially joins the International Banking Center of Panama, from which it may operate via an office established in the country. The license permits the institution to conduct transactions that are perfected, executed, or have effects abroad, as well as other activities previously authorized by this Superintendency.
BBVA Colombia S.A. is part of a global financial group whose holding company is BBVA S.A. (Spain), a group with a long and solid path of over 165 years in financial services and presence in 25 countries.
The incorporation of this renowned financial institution into the Panamanian banking system strengthens Panama’s position as a solid, reliable, and competitive international financial center. Our country has a robust regulatory framework and banking supervision aligned with the highest international standards, ensuring a safe, transparent, and efficient operating environment for top-tier financial institutions.
The SBP reiterates its commitment to the stability, integrity, and growth of the national financial system, as well as to the continued strengthening of confidence in the International Banking Center of Panama.
