Filed by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company:
Compass Bancshares, Inc.
(Commission File No. 1-31272)

The slides below form part of a presentation utilized by representatives of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (“BBVA”) in connection with meetings with certain institutional investors. Such slides, which include information pertaining to the acquisition of Compass Bancshares, Inc., are hereby filed by BBVA pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933.

BBVA, a World Class International Franchise (euro) 412 Bn1 total assets, offering a full range of products and services Leading positions in Spain and Latin America Building a leading franchise in the US Sunbelt(2): an excellent platform to grow in the fast growing Hispanic population segment International platform with 7,585 branches and 98,553 employees, both with over 50% outside Spain Profitable and efficient retail banking franchise with excellent asset quality Capital discipline and management committed to value creation for shareholders 5th largest bank in the Eurozone by Market Cap. ((euro) Bn) (1) As of December 31, 2006 (2) Pending closing of Compass acquisition Feb 28, 2007 4

BBVA USA: creating #1 regional bank in the SunBelt Texas State BBVA USA Compass Regional Laredo National National State Branches $ Bn Deposits Texas 326 19.6 Alabama 90 6.7 Arizona 75 3.2 Florida 44 2.0 Colorado 33 0.7 New Mexico 21 0.6 California 33 0.1 $47 Bn in assets $32 Bn in loans $33 Bn in deposits 622 offices in 7 states 19th largest U.S. bank (1) 101 MM people in markets served Growing 76% faster than U.S. 2005-10: Population growth of 11.8% vs 6.7% US average (1) Market cap 7

BBVA's non-organic expansion has showed strategic fit Consolidating our position in Mexico Reinforcing high potential businesses Creating a franchise in USA Building presence in new high growth markets Buyout of BBVA Bancomer minorities Hipot. Nacional Granahorrar (Col) Forum (Chile) Laredo Texas Regional State National Compass (1) oAlliance with Citic Group: CNCB+CIFH 2003 to date investments: (euro)15 Bn (1) Pending closure 12

Forward-Looking Statements

     This document may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements with respect to revenues, earnings, performance, strategies, prospects and other aspects of the businesses of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (“BBVA”), Compass Bancshares, Inc. (“Compass”) and the combined group after completion of the proposed transaction are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following risks and uncertainties: those set forth in BBVA’s and Compass’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the failure to obtain and retain expected synergies from the proposed transaction, failure of Compass stockholders to approve the transaction, failure of BBVA stockholders to approve the related capital increase, delays in obtaining, or adverse conditions contained in, any required regulatory approvals, failure to consummate or delay in consummating the transaction for other reasons, changes in laws or regulations and other similar factors. Readers are referred to BBVA’s and Compass’s most recent reports filed with the SEC. BBVA and Compass are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter their forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

     This filing may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed transaction involving BBVA and Compass. In connection with the proposed transaction, BBVA will file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 that will include a proxy statement of Compass that also constitutes a prospectus of BBVA. SHAREHOLDERS OF COMPASS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS THAT WILL BE PART OF THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The final proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to shareholders of Compass. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the disclosure documents (when they are available) and other documents filed by BBVA and Compass with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, from BBVA’s Investor Relations department or from Compass’s Investor Relations department. BBVA will also file certain documents with the Spanish Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores in connection with its shareholders’ meeting to be held in connection with the proposed transaction, which will be available on the CNMV’s website at www.cnmv.es.

Participants in the Transaction

     BBVA, Compass and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transactions. Information regarding BBVA’s directors and executive officers is available in BBVA’s annual report on Form 20-F, which was filed with the SEC on July 7, 2006, and information regarding Compass’s directors and executive officers is available in Compass’s proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 17, 2006. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available.