BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass
announced today that the BBVA Compass Foundation has pledged a
$500,000 donation to the American Red
Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist in the tornado recovery
efforts in Alabama. In addition to
the monetary donation, BBVA Compass earlier today deployed its BBVA
Compass Mobile ATM to Tuscaloosa
to help provide victims access to funds. Access to the Mobile ATM
is free for both BBVA Compass customers as well as
non-customers.
"We are deeply saddened by the devastation that these horrific
storms has had on the individuals and communities we serve
throughout Alabama," said
Manolo Sanchez, BBVA U.S. Country
Manager and President and CEO of BBVA Compass. "It is critical in
times like this that we assist in providing readily available
access to resources and funds to begin the rebuilding process as
quickly as possible. As an organization that is committed to
building a better future for people, BBVA Compass and its employees
are passionate about helping those impacted maintain a financial
balance while working through the hardships this disaster has
created."
For those wishing to assist the American Red Cross in their
relief efforts, donations will be accepted at any of the 716 BBVA
Compass branch locations throughout its seven-state Sunbelt
footprint. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
BBVA Compass has also committed to a disaster relief program to
assist individuals and business impacted by the devastating
tornadoes. Additional information concerning this program will be
made available on our website at www.bbvacompass.com
ABOUT BBVA COMPASS
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that
operates more than 716 branches including 380 in Texas, 93 in Alabama, 65 in California, 77 in Arizona, 45 in Florida, 36 in Colorado and 20 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top
20 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and
ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (3rd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been
recognized as one of the nation's leading Small Business
Administration (SBA) lenders, earning 'Lender of the Year' honors
in 2009 and 2010. Additional information concerning BBVA Compass
can be found on our website www.bbvacompass.com.
BBVA Compass is a subsidiary of Compass Bancshares, Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) (MAD: BBVA). BBVA is a
financial services group with approximately $740 billion in total assets, 47 million clients,
7,400 branches and approximately 107,000 employees in more than 30
countries. BBVA ranks among the top 20 largest financial
institutions in the world based on market capitalization and 21st
in Global Finance magazine's list of the "World's 50 Safest
Banks" for 2010. BBVA provides its customers around the world with
a full range of financial services, including commercial and
wholesale banking, retail banking services, consumer loans,
mortgages, credit cards, securities brokerage, wealth management,
pension plan management and insurance. The BBVA Group maintains a
leadership position in Spain,
Mexico, Latin America and the Sunbelt Region of
the United States, as well as
operations in China, France, Germany, Hong
Kong, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. More information about the
BBVA Group can be found at www.bbva.com.
Editor's note: BBVA Compass is the trade name of Compass Bank
and is a trademark of Compass Bancshares, Inc. Compass Bank,
member FDIC.
SOURCE BBVA Compass