03 March 2025
BBVA among the World’s Top 10 in international Trade Finance, according to Euromoney
BBVA CIB is ranked seventh in Euromoney's ranking of the best banks in international trade finance. This achievement reflects the bank's commitment to innovation and excellence in its services in a complex sector in constant transformation.
BBVA CIB has ranked seventh globally in international trade finance, according to the latest Euromoney survey. The institution has earned its place in the top 10 thanks to the quality of its client services, its sustainable approach, and its ability to navigate today’s challenging environment.
Euromoney, one of the most recognised and respected firms in the global financial sector, conducts an annual review of the leading banks in international trade finance through its Euromoney Trade Finance Survey. This year’s survey was completed by over 13,000 treasury executives from more than 100 countries. At the end of 2024, over a 10-week period, respondents assessed trade finance institutions based on 24 criteria, covering customer service, product offering, and technological capabilities.
According to Patxi Fernández de Trocóniz, Head of Global Trade & International Banking at BBVA CIB, “this success reflects the efforts made in recent years to become a key partner for our clients and is built on three fundamental pillars: strengthening our teams and product capabilities, particularly in our New York and UK hubs; supporting expansion into new geographies, such as Brazil; and placing sustainability at the core of our commercial offering.”
Digitalisation, Collaboration, and Sustainability for Excellence
In an extremely challenging global trade environment due to the global geopolitical situation, BBVA CIB provides solutions on legal, logistical, and financial aspects, helping businesses to mitigate risks and maximise opportunities. As Patxi Fernández de Trocóniz explains, “at BBVA CIB, we stand out for our ability to adapt, combining solid global experience with a deep understanding of local dynamics. This enables us to offer specialized solutions that support strategic decision-making, specially in such a rapidly changing geopolitical environment, that requires quick and flexible responses.”
BBVA is committed to innovation in international trade, a sector that remains largely non-digitalised, where technology plays a crucial role in streamlining processes, reducing bureaucracy. Collaboration between key stakeholders—including banks, industry players, local governments, and external technological providers— is critical to harmonise regulation and facilitate a digital transition. Tools such Artificial Intelligence (AI) will also allow us to process transactions quickly and reliably while maintaining rigorous oversight.
BBVA is also focused on financing the transition of its clients towards more sustainable practices. “Sustainability is both a responsibility and an opportunity for banks, and our goal is to offer innovative solutions to help clients transition towards responsible models that generate a positive impact on both the planet and society, building the future of global trade together,” concludes Patxi Fernández de Trocóniz.