The bank was established in 1951, and its operations are authorized by the Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP (SBS).

[3] In June 2011, the Fitch credit rating agency raised BBVA Continental's investment grade from BBB to A−.

[4] The bank conducts its business through 311 branches located in different regions of Peru.

[5] In 2014, Global Finance ranked BBVA Continental the "Best Bank in Peru.

[7] In July 2019, Fernando Eguiluz becomes CEO of BBVA Perú.