BBVA USA has said that it will shutter approximately 637 branch lobbies to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19).

Effective today, most BBVA branches will offer services only through drive-through and will be completely shut on Saturdays until further notice.

Branches without drive-through or in close proximity to branches with active drive-throughs will be closed.

The bank added that 5% of branches will operate with limited lobby hours three days a week. These will be locations without a drive-thru and are located over 10 miles from the next closest BBVA location.

BBVA USA retail head Larry Franco said: “This measure, in addition to others taken by the bank in recent days, is one way it is fulfilling its responsibilities to customers, employees and communities in these unprecedented times.

“This strategy enables us to provide vital services in 94% of our branches, while working safely and responsibly.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData

Tick here to opt out of curated industry news, reports, and event updates from Retail Banker International.

Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

“These are extraordinary times, but we feel confident that in taking this measure we are doing the right thing for our customers, employees and community.

BBVA has also advised customers to stay home and use online banking and the bank’s mobile banking app to carry out their transactions.

Banks around the world are working to keep their business running amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Earlier this month, BBVA transferred almost 100 people from its trading floor in Madrid to a location outside the city.

Recently, the European Central Bank (ECB) also asked the majority of its 3,500 staff in Frankfurt to work from home to measure its coronavirus (COVID-19) preparations.

Last week, HSBC Bank sent more than 100 employees home after a worker from the research department tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Visit our Covid-19 microsite for the latest coronavirus news, analysis and updates

Follow the latest updates of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak on our timeline.