BBVA expands crypto access in Spain: Here’s what changed
Spain’s BBVA opens retail access to Bitcoin and Ether through its mobile app, offering bank-grade custody and MiCA-backed compliance without the complexity of crypto exchanges.
BBVA launched its crypto trading and custody service for retail customers in Spain on July 4, 2025, making it the first traditional bank in the country to offer such a service under the EU’s new MiCA regulations.
BBVA’s crypto offering provides buy, sell and custody services for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), integrated directly into the bank’s mobile banking app. The service is designed to bring cryptocurrency access to retail investors without requiring them to use third-party exchanges or separate custodians.