Einlagensicherung bei BBVA: Sicherheit für dein Geld

The statutory deposit guarantee system protects deposits up to €100,000 per customer and bank.
When it comes to your money, security is paramount. Especially with a bank that is new to the German market, you want to be sure that your savings are in good hands. This is exactly where the Spanish deposit guarantee system comes into play. In this article, we explain how BBVA protects your deposits and what you should know.

What is deposit protection?

BBVA (Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA) is a member of the Spanish deposit guarantee scheme called Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos de Entidades de Crédito (FGD). This system secures deposits up to a fixed limit of €100,000 per customer and bank and ensures that your money remains protected even in the unlikely event of the bank becoming insolvent.

The statutory deposit guarantee system in Germany also protects deposits up to a maximum of €100,000 per customer and bank. This system is organized by the German Banks' Compensation Scheme to ensure that customers get their deposits back in the event of a bank failure.

How high is the statutory security limit?

Just like with the German statutory deposit guarantee scheme, your deposits at BBVA insured up to €100,000 per depositor. This limit applies to the sum of all accounts you have with the bank – regardless of whether it is a current account or a fixed-term deposit account.

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Types of insoles and their protection

Not all financial products are covered by statutory deposit protection. Deposits in current and savings accounts as well as fixed-term deposits are generally insured. Neither securities nor other investment products such as investment funds are protected by the deposit guarantee system. So if you invest in stocks or funds, you should be aware that they are not legally protected in the event of a bank failure.

Security the European way: Why the Spanish deposit guarantee scheme is just as reliable

Are you wondering whether it makes a difference whether your deposits are subject to Spanish or German deposit protection?

It is important to know that both the Spanish and German deposit guarantee systems offer the same protection – namely up to €100,000 per depositor and per bank. Both systems comply with the European Deposit Guarantee Directive (2014/49/EU) and ensure that your deposits are repaid quickly in the event of insolvency.

Even though deposit protection in Spain is provided by the Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos, BBVA, as a member of this system, is subject to the same European requirements for the protection of customer deposits as banks in Germany. Therefore, you don’t have to worry – the security of your deposits remains guaranteed.

What happens if you have multiple accounts?

If you have multiple deposits with BBVA, they will be added together. For example, if you have €70,000 in a savings account and €40,000 in a current account, a total of €100,000 is insured. However, there is no protection for any amount exceeding this. 

How quickly will you receive your money in an emergency?

If a credit institution gets into financial difficulties and your deposits are no longer available, the deposit guarantee scheme ensures that you Reimbursed up to €100,000 within 7 working days get. This fast response time gives you additional security. The refund will always be made in € – regardless of the currency in which your original deposit was made.

Deposit insurance in other European countries

In other EU countries, the protection varies, but is generally also €100,000 per depositor and bank, which is EU Directive 2014/49/EU was harmonized. Some countries offer additional voluntary security systems that extend protection beyond the legal framework.

The role of the European Union in deposit insurance

The EU has introduced deposit guarantees through the Directive 2014/49/EU standardized to ensure uniform standards for the protection of their citizens' bank deposits. These harmonised rules ensure that all Member States offer a high level of security and that depositors are optimally protected in the event of a bank failure.

The EU has also developed a comprehensive system to ensure financial stability and strengthen citizens' confidence in the banking system. In addition to deposit guarantee schemes, the EU also supports Measures to monitor and stabilize the banking sector, to prevent possible crises and enable a rapid response to exceptional circumstances.

Contact and further information

For further information, read the information investor information sheet. 

You can also contact the Fondo de Guarantía de Depósitos de Entidades de Crédito turn around:

Address: C/José Ortega y Gasset, 22 - Planta 4

28006 Madrid

Phone: +34 91 431 66 45

site: www.fgd.es

Conclusion: Your deposits are safe

BBVA not only offers you innovative banking services, but also highest security for your money. Dank der Mitgliedschaft im spanischen Einlagensicherungssystem kannst du dir sicher sein, dass deine Ersparnisse bis zu 100.000 € pro Person geschützt sind. This allows you to concentrate fully on your financial goals – with the peace of mind that your money is in safe hands.

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