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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September, 2020

Commission file number: 1-10110

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

BANK BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

Calle Azul 4,

28050 Madrid

Spain

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Yes ☐ No ☒

BBVA: a position of strength to address today's challenges and seize future opportunities September 2020 BofA 25th Annual Financials CEO Conference

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BBVA faces current challenges from a position of strength Resilient Operating Income Sound capital position and proven capacity to generate capital Comfortable liquidity position Digital edge as a competitive advantage

Resilient Operating Income Sound capital position and proven capacity to generate capital Comfortable liquidity position Digital edge as a competitive advantage A proven track record of earnings resilience and low volatility Strong operating income, with low volatility… OPERATING INCOME/ RWAs (2008-1H2020 annualized, average, %) … even under stressed scenarios European peer group: BARC, BNPP, CASA, CS, CMZ, DB, HSBC, ISP, LBG, RBS, SAN, SG, UBS, UCG. 2018 EBA STRESS TEST: ADVERSE SCENARIO NET ATTRIBUTABLE PROFIT 2018-2020 (Cumulative €M) VOLATILITY – STANDARD DEVIATION European peers subject to EBA ST: BARC, BNPP, CASA, CMZ, DB, HSBC, ISP, LBG, RBS, SAN, SG, UCG. ±0.4% EUROPEAN PEERS AVG ±0.8%

Resilient Operating Income Sound capital position and proven capacity to generate capital Comfortable liquidity position Digital edge as a competitive advantage Leading to a distinctive growth and profitability profile REVENUE growth vs. ROE BBVA vs European peer group1. Percentage (1 ) European peer group: CS, CBK, HSBC, ISP, DBK, SAN, UCG, BARC, BNP, LBG, SG, CASA. (2) BBVA’s as reported. Peers ROE: Attributed Profit / Average shareholders equity (including valuation adjustments). Gross Income growth 2008- Last 12M to Jun 20 CAGR ROE2 2008-1H2020 annualized, Average Peer average Peer 3 Peer 2 Peer 8 Peer 7 Peer 5 Peer 4 Peer 9 Peer 10 Peer 13 Peer 1 Peer 6 Peer 14 Peer 12

Resilient Operating Income Sound capital position and proven capacity to generate capital Comfortable liquidity position Digital edge as a competitive advantage BBVA is present in high growth markets with leading franchises (1) Loans’ market shares except for USA (Deposits): Spain lending market share according BoS as of Jun.20 and ranking by AEB and CECA as of Mar.20; USA: by FDIC as of Jun.20 considering only Texas; Turkey: BRSA total performing loans among private banks as of Jun.20; Mexico data according to the system (CNBV) as of Jun.20; Argentina data based on private banks, lending market share as of Jun.20 and ranking as of Feb 20; Colombia and Peru data according to the system as of Jun.20. strong POSITIONING JUN-20 Total assets (€M) Lending Market share1 (%) Ranking SPAIN 419.5 13.4% #3 MEXICO 103.7 23.1% #1 USA 101.1 4.4% (Texas) #4 (Texas) TURKEY 63.5 18.4% (Private banks) #2 (Private banks) ARGENTINA 7.0 12.1% (Private banks) #4 (Private banks) COLOMBIA 18.5 10.2% #4 PERU 24.6 20.6% #2

Ability to generate capital Superior resilience under stress A proven ability to generate capital, with lower volatility and superior resilience... CET1 Fully-Loaded (%) 2018 EBA STRESS TEST: ADVERSE SCENARIO Var. CET1 FL 2020 vs. 2017 (Depletion, bps) +23€Bn 2.3x European peers subject to EBA ST: BARC, BNPP, CASA, CMZ, DB, HSBC, ISP, LBG, RBS, SAN, SG, UCG. Lower volatility CET1 ratio Volatility Jun-08 to Jun-20 (standard deviation, annual CET1 ratio variation) European peer group: BARC, BNPP, CASA, CS, CMZ, DB, HSBC, ISP, LBG, RBS, SAN, SG, UBS, UCG. Resilient Operating Income Sound capital position and proven capacity to generate capital Comfortable liquidity position Digital edge as a competitive advantage

... result in the lowest capital requirement among peers Resilient Operating Income Sound capital position and proven capacity to generate capital Comfortable liquidity position Digital edge as a competitive advantage An efficient total capital structure, with a comfortable distance to requirements Lowest CET1 Requirement among peers Suitable distance to requirements Capital stack fully endowed CET1 Requirement Distance to MDA (Phased-in, Jun-20, bps) AT1 & TIER 2 Fully-Loaded Jun-20 REQUIREMENT 263 bps on a FL basis European Peer Group subject to ECB supervision: BNPP, CA, CMZ, DB, ISP, SAN, SG, UCG Note: Including the € 1Bn AT1 and GBP 300Mn Tier2 issued in July 2020. Note: Based on 2020 SREP requirement post P2R tiering. European Peer Group subject to ECB supervision: BNPP, CA, CMZ, DB, ISP, SAN, SG, UCG

CET1 expected to be above our capital target by year-end (*) Expected impacts: BBVA Paraguay sale (+6 bps) and JV with Allianz (+7 bps). Pending regulatory approval ABOVE THE 225-275 BPS BUFFER TARGET To resume shareholders remuneration once COVID-19 uncertainties dissipate and supervisory recommendation is eliminated. Dividend and buybacks will be both considered Buffer vs. CET1 requirement. Fully loaded (bps) JV Allianz & BBVA Paraguay c. +13 bps* Organic capital generation Software treatment: c. +12 bps Resilient Operating Income Sound capital position and proven capacity to generate capital Comfortable liquidity position Digital edge as a competitive advantage

Comfortable liquidity position in all geographies Resilient Operating Income Sound capital position and proven capacity to generate capital Comfortable liquidity position Digital edge as a competitive advantage 191% considering excess liquidity in subsidiaries Eurozone1 USA Mexico Turkey South America LCR 198% 144%2 169% 142% >100% NSFR 118% 120% 132% 144% >100% BBVA GROUP LIQUIDITY AND FUNDING METRICS Jun.20 (1) Perimeter: Spain+Rest of Eurasia. (2) Compass LCR calculated according to local regulation (Fed Modified LCR). 159% LCR Group 124% NSFR Group Self-sufficient subsidiaries in terms of liquidity and funding Sound liquidity metrics in all geographies Jun-20

Our digital capabilities are a competitive advantage as proven in the COVID-19 context Resilient Operating Income Sound capital position and proven capacity to generate capital Comfortable liquidity position Digital edge as a competitive advantage DIGITAL SALES % OF TOTAL UNITS SALES Global apps visits* Current vs. Before COVID-19 Remote banker interactions “My conversations in Spain” Aug.20 vs. Feb.20 55.1% 59.1% 66% + 30% + 70% 60.7% 57.5% 58.% Differential capabilities key to successfully serve our clients through digital and remote channels (*) Data excludes Venezuela, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Resilient Operating Income Sound capital position and proven capacity to generate capital Comfortable liquidity position Digital edge as a competitive advantage BBVA preferred bank to partner by Big Techs Partnership with Google to offer consumers a digital bank account through Google Pay First BBVA product through Open Banking in partnership with a Big Tech. “Google is excited to work with BBVA USA in enabling a digital experience that is equitable for all and meets the evolving needs of a new generation of customers.” Felix Lin, vice president of Payments Ecosystems at Google Uber’s first financial product outside USA Co-branded account and debit card for 500K Uber drivers in Mexico

Business update Spain NII and expenses, main profitability levers Best in class coverage and very effective COVID-19 Government support program USA Performing better than expectations Excellent cost of deposits and expenses management South America Focus on spread management and cost control Profitability leadership Mexico Improving core revenue trends in 2H20 Payment performance of expired deferrals much better than expected Turkey Proven earnings resilience in challenging times The highest pre-provision profit generation capacity and best-in-class NPL coverage

NII and expenses as main profitability levers and best-in-class NPL coverage Spain: EXPENSES (Last 12M, 100 Index Evolution) NII: better performance than peers due to an excellent price management Outstanding track record in expenses Portfolio breakdown (Jun-20) BEST-IN-CLASS NPL coverage ratio (Jun-20) Peers average 66% +11.71pp above Spanish Peers average Best-in-class NPL coverage and a less risky portfolio Peers average Net interest income (1H20, YoY evolution) Peers average 2020 guidance: NII to increase slightly 2020 guidance: Expenses to decrease >5% 2020 guidance: CoR significantly below 1H20 levels YIELDS ON LOANS (2Q20, YoY evolution, bps) Peers average Peers: Bankia, Caixabank ex BPI, Sabadell ex TSB and Santander España.

COST OF CUSTOMER DEPOSITS (%) 2020 guidance: Expenses decrease in line with 1H20 (-2.5% YoY) 2020 guidance: CoR significantly below 1H20 level 2020 guidance: NII low single digit decrease Local unconsolidated figures. Source Federal Reserve. Peers: Citizens, Comerica, Fifth Third, Huntington, Key, M&T, PNC, Regions, Truist, USB, Zions. Truist resulting form BB&T and Trust integration in 4Q19, both in peer group before merger. OPERATING jaws (Revenues YoY var. -Expenses YoY var., local data, 2Q20) COST OF RISK (YTD) BBVA USA Peers average USA: Operating performance better than expected NII: excellent cost of deposits management Effort in expenses and back to positive jaws CoR decreased significantly Peers average

Mexico: Improving Core Revenue trends in 2H20 NII negative one-off in 2Q Retail loan growth recovery, improving loan mix Fee generation recovery Net Interest Income (€M, constant) Monthly retail new loan production (Apr-19, 100 Index) BBVA Mexico monthly fees (Dec-19, 100 Index) Mortgages Consumer Credit Cards 2020 guidance: NII flat / slight decrease Credit Cards Mutual Funds Mutual Funds and Credit Card fees account for c. 60% of total fees 2020 guidance in constant Euros € -107mn Lack of NII accrual from Credit Cards and SME deferrals (1) as of Sep 14th , 84% of Credit Cards and 87% of SME deferrals already expired Most of those deferrals already accruing NII 1

Mexico: almost 2/3rds of deferred loans have already expired 92% 87% of retail deferrals has already expired of wholesale deferrals will expire in 4Q20 Deferrals breakdown by segment 12.6 bn€, c. 25% of total loan book (1) Current LTV taking into account the latest appraisal value and outstanding loan balances, equivalent to a LTV of 73% at origination. NOTE: Data based on management information, as of Sep 14th Deferrals expiration calendar As of Sep 14th TOTAL 12.6 bn€ Deferred mortgages: average LTV of 44%1 Consumer deferred portfolio: 67% have their payrolls with BBVA Mexico Deferred SMEs: 68% have a state guarantee covering on avg. 52% of the loan

Payment performance better than expected Mexico: (1) From total payment obligations c.90% continue paying the full installment Improving 2020 CoR Guidance to clearly below the 495bps reported in 1H20 (from flat or slightly below 1H20 levels previously) Expired Deferrals MORTGAGES 95% 90% CONSUMER 94% 88% CREDIT CARDS 84% 83% SMEs 87% 90% TOTAL RETAIL 92% 89% Data as of Sep 14th, 2020 From these expired deferrals, % that resumed payment obligations1 2020 guidance in constant Euros 4 months grace period not extended specific solutions offered to clients in need Clients contacted twice before payment date All clients categorized by collection management intensity needed Collection contact centers’ capacity increased from 50% to 75% now and to > 95% by Sept-end EARLY AND PROACTIVE COLLECTION MANAGEMENT, A KEY DIFFERENTIAL TOOL PAYMENT PERFORMANCE OF RETAIL EXPIRED DEFERRALS Retail payment ratio already at c.90%, much better than initial expectations

Pre-provision PROFIT/ avg. interest earning assets (1H20) Based on bank only local figures Peers: Akbank, Isbank, YKB. 2020 guidance: CoR significantly below 1H20 levels COVERAGE RATIO (Jun-20, Coverage ratio including free provisions) Turkey: proven earnings resilience in challenging times The highest pre-provision profit generation capacity Proactive reduction of loans and wholesale funding in FC Best-in-class coverage ratio FC BALANCE SHEET -38% -30% FC Loan portfolio (in Bn USD) FC wholesale funding (in Bn USD) $ 9.3 Bn Comfortable FC liquidity buffer Jun-20 LTD ratio (FC) 84% +15.6pp above Peers average

South America: 12.6% contribution to BBVA Group’s Net Attributable Profit in 1H20 Argentina: Colombia: Peru: Positive News on Argentina’s debt restructuring P&L Drivers: Cost management & provision releases in the securities portfolios Excellent cost of deposits management: Increasing weight of demand deposits by 285 bps YTD Focus on cost management: Cost to Income at 42.7% (1H20), 95bps better than local peers average Economy severely impacted in 2020 (GDP -15%), recovering in 2021 (+8.0%) Focus on cost control and asset quality management BREAKDOWN BY COUNTRY Note: Contribution to Group’s Net Attributable Profit excludes the Corporate Center Net Attributable profit (1H 2020) € 159mn ROE (1H20 annualized) System ex-BBVA System ex-BBVA Profitability leadership Source: Latest available data from country’s Supervisors. System ex-BBVA 3.8% of BBVA Group’s 1H20 Net Attributable Profit 3.4% of BBVA Group’s 1H20 Net Attributable Profit 2.6% of BBVA Group’s 1H20 Net Attributable Profit ROE (as of 2019) ROE (1H20 annualized)

Forward-looking, BBVA has solid fundamentals to successfully navigate this challenging environment Improving core revenue in 2H20 vs. 1H20(1), thanks to the recovery in retail new loan production and focus on price management Excellent Cost control continues during 2H20, with confidence to beat expectations Improving Group's 2020 COR guidance to 150-160bps (vs. 150-180bps previously) due to better than expected performance of loan deferrals in Mexico. CET1 expected to end the year above the 225-275 management buffer target. BBVA remains committed to shareholder remuneration (1) In constant Euros

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

|  |  |  | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
Date: September 23, 2020 |  |  |  | By: |  | /s/ Gloria Couceiro Justo
|  |  |  | Name: |  | Gloria Couceiro Justo
|  |  |  | Title: |  | Investor Relations Manager