October 10, 2012

VIA EDGAR SUBMISSION

Ms. Suzanne Hayes

Assistant Director

Division of Corporation Finance

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.; mail stop 4561

Washington, D.C. 20549

U.S.A.

Re:	BBVA Banco Frances S.A.

Form 20-F for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011

Filed March 27, 2012

File No. 001-12568

Dear Ms. Hayes:

On behalf of BBVA Banco Frances S.A. (“BBVA Francés” or the “Bank”), we acknowledge receipt by the Bank of the letter dated September 28, 2012 (the “Comment Letter”) of the Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the above referenced Annual Report on Form 20-F.

BBVA Francés is working to respond to the Comment Letter. However, the Bank has advised us that it will require additional time to consider and respond to the Staff’s comments. Accordingly, on behalf of BBVA Francés, we respectfully request an extension of time to respond to the Comment Letter to November 15, 2012.

We are grateful for the Staff’s accommodation in this matter. Please do not hesitate to call me at (212) 450-4779 with any questions you may have regarding the Bank’s proposed timetable for responding to the Comment Letter.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Andrés V. Gil

Andrés V. Gil

cc: Eduardo Gonzalez Correas

Rocio Carreras

Denise Leynaud

BBVA BBVA Francés S.A.

Laura Crotty

Securities and Exchange Commission