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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950103-03-001471
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NT 20-F
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20021231
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030630
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20030630

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BBVA BANCO FRANCES SA
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000913059
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	COMMERCIAL BANKS, NEC [6029]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		NT 20-F
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12568
		FILM NUMBER:		03764936

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		RECONQUISTA 199
		CITY:			1003 BUENOS AIRES AR
		STATE:			C1
		ZIP:			00000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2127595576

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRENCH BANK OF THE RIO DE LA PLATA
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931005
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<P align="center"> <B><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Bold,Times New Roman,Times,serif">SECURITIES
  AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</FONT></B> <br>
  <B><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Bold,Times New Roman,Times,serif">WASHINGTON,
  DC 20549</FONT></B> </P>
<P align="center"> <B><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Bold,Times New Roman,Times,serif">FORM
  12b-25</FONT></B> </P>
<P align="right"> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Commission
  File Number</FONT><U><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">
  001-12568</FONT></U> </P>
<P align="center"> <B><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Bold,Times New Roman,Times,serif">NOTIFICATION
  OF LATE FILING</FONT></B></P>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: .5in"> <font face="TIMES NEW ROMAN" size="2">(Check One):
  [ ] Form 10-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [ ] Form 11-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong> [X]
  Form 20-F</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [ ] Form 10-Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </font><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">[</FONT>&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">]
  Form N-SAR</FONT> </p>
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    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">For
      Period Ended: </FONT><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">December
      31, 2002</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">[ ] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
      Transition Report on Form 10-K</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="51%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">[
      ] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Transition Report on Form 10-Q</FONT></TD>
  </TR>
  <TR>
    <TD><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">[ ] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
      Transition Report on Form 20-F</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="51%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">[
      ] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Transition Report on Form N-SAR</FONT></TD>
  </TR>
  <TR>
    <TD><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">[ ] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
      Transition Report on Form 11-K</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="51%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">For the Transition
  Period Ended:<u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></FONT>
  <br>
  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <I><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Italic,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Read
  attached instruction sheet before preparing form. Please print or type.</FONT></I>
</P>
<P>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.</FONT>
</P>
<P>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:</FONT>
</P>
<P align="center"> <B><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Bold,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Part
  I. Registrant Information</FONT></B> </P>
<P> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Full name of
  registrant<u> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BBVA Banco Franc&eacute;s S.A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>
  </FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Former name if
  applicable </FONT></P>
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<p><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Address of principal
  executive office (Street and number)</FONT> </P>
<P><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Reconquista 199</FONT><HR size="1" noshade color="#000000" style="margin-top: -10px"></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">City, State and
  Zip Code </FONT><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1003
  Buenos Aires, Republic of Argentina</FONT>
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<P align="center"> <B><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Bold,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Part
  II. Rule 12b-25 (b) and (c)</FONT></B> </P>

<P align="left"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">If
  the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
  and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should
  be completed. (Check appropriate box.)</FONT> </P>
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
  <tr align="left" valign="top">
    <td width="5%"><font size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">[X]</font></td>
    <td><font size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif"> (a) The
      reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not
      be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;</font><br> </td>
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    <td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>&nbsp;</td>
  </tr>
  <tr align="left" valign="top">
    <td><font size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">[X]</font></td>
    <td><font size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif"> (b) The
      subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K,
      20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will be filed on or before
      the 15th calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject
      quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof will
      be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due
      date; and</font><br> </td>
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  <tr align="left" valign="top">
    <td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>&nbsp;</td>
  </tr>
  <tr align="left" valign="top">
    <td><font size="2">[X]</font></td>
    <td><font size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">(c) The
      accountant&#146;s statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25</font><font size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">(c)
      has been attached if applicable.</font><br></td>
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<P align="center"> <B><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Bold,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Part
  III.&nbsp;&nbsp; Narrative</FONT></B> </P>
<P>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F, 10-Q, N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could not be filed within the
prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)</FONT>
</P>
<P>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Our independent accountants, Deloitte &amp; Co. S.R.L., need additional time to complete their review and approval requirements in order to issue a final
audit report on the consolidated financial statements for inclusion in our Form 20-F. Due to the conversion in Argentina of assets and liabilities from dollars to pesos, Deloitte &amp; Co. S.R.L. is evaluating the appropriate method of accounting
according to U.S. GAAP for the compensation we received from the Argentine government to redress the effects of the conversion. We expect to file the Form 20-F no later than July 15, 2003.</FONT>
</P>
<P align="center"> <B><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Bold,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Part
  IV. &nbsp;&nbsp;Other Information</FONT></B> </P>
<P>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification.</FONT>
</P>
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   <TD width="40%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Katia Brener</FONT></TD>
   <TD width="60%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">(212) 450-4465</FONT></TD>
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   <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
   <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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   <TD><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">(Name)</FONT></TD>
   <TD width="60%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">(Area Code) (Telephone Number)</FONT></TD>
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<P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">(2)
  Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
  Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during
  the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
  to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no, identify report(s).</FONT></P>
<P align="right"> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">[X]
  Yes &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] No</FONT> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif"></FONT></P>
<P align="center"> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">2</FONT>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?</FONT>
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<P align="right"> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">[</FONT>&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">]
  Yes &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[X] No</FONT> </P>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate
of the results cannot be made.</FONT>
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    <TD align="center" valign="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">BBVA
      Banco Franc&eacute;s S.A.</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="center" valign="top"><font size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">(Name
      of registrant as specified in charter)</font></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P align="center"> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">3</FONT>
</P>
<P>
<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.</FONT>
</P>
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    <TD width="5%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Date</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="center" width="38%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">June
      30, 2003</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">By</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="center" width="50%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">/s/
      Jorge Carlos Bledel</FONT></TD>
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    <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="50%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Name:
      Jorge Carlos Bledel</FONT></TD>
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    <TD width="38%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="50%"><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Title:
      Chief Executive Officer</FONT></TD>
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<P align="right"> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">EXHIBIT
  A</FONT> </P>
<P align="center"> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;June
  30, 2003</FONT> </P>
<P> <FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Mr. Jorge Carlos
  Bledel <br>
  BBVA Banco Franc&eacute;s S.A. <br>
  Buenos Aires, Argentina</FONT> </P>
<P>
<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Dear Sir:</FONT>
</P>
<P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">We
  are in the process of completing our review and approval requirements to enable
  us to issue our independent auditors&#146; report on the financial statements
  to be included in the Annual Report of BBVA Banco Franc&eacute;s S.A. on Form
  20-F. We expect to issue our report no later than July 7, 2003.</FONT></P>
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    <TD><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Very truly
      yours,</FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">DELOITTE
      &amp; CO. S.R.L.</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">/s/ Carlos
      Srulevich</FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Carlos Srulevich</FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size=2 face="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman,Times,serif">Partner</FONT></TD>
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