{"product_id":"banco-bilbao-vizcaya-argentaria-bbva-metal-bottle-opener","title":"Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Metal Bottle Opener","description":"GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd a conversation-starting piece of banking history to a home bar or collection. The name BBVA brings together a long chain of Spanish institutions, beginning with Banco de Bilbao in 1857 and Banco de Vizcaya in 1901. Their merger formed BBV, while the later combination with Argentaria created BBVA in 1999. From Bilbao's banking roots to a unified worldwide brand in 2019, this bottle opener celebrates how company names can preserve stories of change and growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBBVA traces its history to Banco de Bilbao, founded on 28 May 1857 in Bilbao, in the Basque region of northern Spain, as an issuing and discount bank. Banco de Vizcaya was founded in 1901 and began operations in Bilbao. Banco de Bilbao opened a Paris branch in 1902 and a London branch in 1918, marking the start of its international presence. The two Spanish banks signed a merger agreement in 1988 and adopted the BBV brand in 1989. In 1991, Spain's government created Argentaria by grouping public banks; the entity was privatized between 1993 and 1998. BBV and Argentaria announced their merger on 19 October 1999, creating BBVA. The group later expanded through acquisitions, including nationalized Unnim Banc and Catalunya Banc in Catalonia between 2012 and 2014. In 2019, BBVA unified its worldwide brand, replacing local names in Argentina, Mexico, Peru and the United States; Turkey's Garanti Bank became Garanti BBVA. BBVA is headquartered in Bilbao, with operational offices in Madrid, where its Ciudad BBVA complex is located. Its history also includes international expansion across Latin America, the United States and Turkey, alongside a digital transformation initiative begun in 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOne size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"2\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003eWidth, in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"2\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003e5.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"3\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003eHeight, in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"3\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU representative\u003c\/strong\u003e: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Silver","offer_id":54768304488732,"sku":"27226850689929021353","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2517\/5580\/files\/253697676124372588_2048.jpg?v=1792948462","url":"https:\/\/ghostcorpapparel.com\/products\/banco-bilbao-vizcaya-argentaria-bbva-metal-bottle-opener","provider":"Ghost Corp Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}