BBVA Peru review
Updated October 14, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
BBVA Smart application uses a short form, a photo of the applicant’s DNI and a selfie.
Pros and cons
Pros
- App access to card details and operation-level controls are described
- Application identity steps are stated
Cons
- Application includes ID photography and a selfie
Who it suits
- Peru customers applying for BBVA Smart and managing its digital card.
Everyday
BBVA Smart application uses a short form, a photo of the applicant’s DNI and a selfie. In the BBVA app, users can view the card number, expiry date and dynamic CVV, and switch cards on or off by operation.
How BBVA Peru compares
Where BBVA Peru is available
- Available
- Peru
- Licence in Spain
- Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) (MiCA CASP K8MS7FD7N5Z2WQ51AZ71), checked September 26, 2026, also valid in Spain
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 29, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Which company operates BBVA Peru?+
BBVA Peru is operated by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is BBVA Peru based?+
BBVA Peru is based in Spain. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was BBVA Peru founded?+
BBVA Peru was founded in 1951. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Licences
“ae_homeMemberState=ES”
- bbva.com/en/bbva-continental-history-goes-hand-hand-country checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Banco Continental started operating on October 9, 1951”
- bbva.pe/personas/productos/tarjetas/debito.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card type
- bbva.pe/personas/productos/tarjetas/debito/card-mastercar... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card network
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked October 14, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Monthly fee, Currency conversion fee, Free ATM withdrawals, Protection.