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Note 43 - Subsidiaries - Narratives (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Subsidiaries Abstract    
Deconsolidation of Subsidiary VWFS BBVA Francés lost control over the company due to the termination of the two-year term committed by the Bank to provide financing to the company if it would fail to diversify its sources of funding. According to IAS 28, VWFS qualifies as an associate and, as such, it has been deconsolidated effective since the date of loss of control.  
Subsidiary 1 Member    
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Name of Subsidiaries   BBVA Francés Valores S.A.
Subsidiary 2 Member    
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Name of Subsidiaries   BBVA Francés Asset Management S.A.
Subsidiary 3 Member    
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Name of Subsidiaries   Consolidar Administradora de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones S.A. (undergoing liquidation proceedings)
Subsidiary 4 Member    
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Name of Subsidiaries   Volkswagen Financial Services Compañía Financiera S.A. (“VWFS”)