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Note 13 - Loans and receivables - Loans and advances to central banks and credit institutions (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Disclosure Of Loans And Receivables Credit Institutions [Line Items] |  |  |
Loans and advances to central banks | € 7,300 | € 8,894 | € 17,830
Loans and advances to banks | 26,261 | 31,373 | 29,317
Total Loans And Advances To Central Banks And Credit Institutions | 33,561 | 40,267 | 47,148
Reverse repurchase agreements [Member] |  |  |
Disclosure Of Loans And Receivables Credit Institutions [Line Items] |  |  |
Loans and advances to banks | 13,861 | 15,561 | 11,749
Other accounts [Member] |  |  |
Disclosure Of Loans And Receivables Credit Institutions [Line Items] |  |  |
Loans and advances to banks | 12,400 | 15,812 | 17,568
Impairment Losses Valuation Adjustments [Member] |  |  |
Disclosure Of Loans And Receivables Credit Institutions [Line Items] |  |  |
Loans and advances to banks | € (36) | € (43) | € (51)

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