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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
54
GRADE
F
FIX
6
REVIEW
2
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 2 REVIEW 6 FIX
F
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 403, custom page
FIX
HTTP 403, custom page
Warning::
Unexpected status code: HTTP 403
Expected HTTP 404 but received 403. This may confuse search engine crawlers.
Got: HTTP 403
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 403 Page Title BBVA Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
1 icon(s) detected
FIX
1 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
favicon.ico Missing
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Missing
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass 13 pass AA only
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 NEWS BBVA.COM17.32:13.0:1
#000000
#D4EDFC
Pass
h3 Sustainability17.32:13.0:1
#000000
#D4EDFC
Pass
h3 Innovation17.32:13.0:1
#000000
#D4EDFC
Pass
h3 Annual General Meeti…17.32:13.0:1
#000000
#D4EDFC
Pass
h3 Enterprises17.32:13.0:1
#000000
#D4EDFC
Pass
h3 Some podcasts you sh…17.32:13.0:1
#000000
#D4EDFC
Pass
h3 Share on Mastodon17.32:13.0:1
#000000
#D4EDFC
Pass
title BBVA | The digital b…4.89:14.5:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
span Close panel4.89:14.5:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
span BBVA.com4.89:14.5:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
label What are you looking…5.02:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7C7C
Pass
span Press Enter5.02:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7C7C
Pass
span Close panel5.02:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7C7C
Pass
span Close panel5.02:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7C7C
Pass
span Close panel5.02:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7C7C
Pass
span BBVA.com5.02:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7C7C
Pass
a Economy5.02:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7C7C
Pass
a Finance5.02:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7C7C
Pass
a Innovation5.02:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7C7C
Pass
a Sustainability4.95:14.5:1
#000000
#7A7B7B
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Landmark Structure
4 landmarks
PASS
4 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

A
Heading Hierarchy
52 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
52 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H2 Home
  • H2 Financials
  • H2 The Share
  • H2 Shareholders
  • H2 Debt investors
  • H2 Sustainability and Responsible Banking
  • H2 Corporate Governance and Remuneration Policy
  • H1 NEWS BBVA.COM
  • H2 Cellnex updates its sustainable financing framework with BBVA’s advisory
  • H2 Inventory Solutions: Unlocking Liquidity in Global Trade
  • H3 BBVA Named World’s Most Innovative Bank 2026 by Global Finance
  • H3 BBVA Completes Another €1.0 Billion of Its Extraordinary Share Buyback Program
  • H2 ''Europe needs greater unity and stronger investment ambition to enhance competitiveness and autonomy''
  • H4 BBVA Significantly Exceeds Its New MREL Requirement skipped
  • H4 BBVA obtains LEED Gold Certification for its Milan and São Paulo offices
  • H3 BBVA to pay €0.60 per share in cash this Friday, the second payment of a record 2025 dividend
  • H3 BBVA Publishes Its Organizational Water Footprint for the First Time
  • H3 "Simplifying to Compete: Redefining the EU’s Digital Framework"
  • H4 Responsible AI Is Not Just About Regulation—It Starts in the Design
  • H4 "Automating Uncritically With AI: The Mistake Companies Can't Afford"
  • H3 BBVA and OpenAI Seal a Strategic Alliance to Redefine Banking with Artificial Intelligence
  • H3 Sustainability
  • H2 What Are Clean Technologies? How Does 'Cleantech' Work?
  • H2 BBVA sets a new target of €700 billion in sustainable business
  • H2 The Iberian Peninsula needs to invest an additional €250 billion in clean technologies by 2030, according to Cleantech for Iberia
  • H3 The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BBVA Sign Two Agreements to Boost Green Finance
  • H3 "CERAWeek 2026: Energy Security Strikes Back"
  • H3 How does BBVA promote clean technologies ecosystem?
  • H3 BBVA's New York Office Earns LEED Gold Certification for Sustainable Construction
  • H2 Towards 2029: BBVA and Sustainability as a Growth Driver
  • H3 Innovation
  • H2 ''Our Secret Sauce Combines the Trust and Product Range of an Incumbent with the Digital Experience and Pricing of a Neobank''
  • H3 BBVA Joins Banking Consortium to Issue European Stablecoin
  • H3 BBVA, the First Bank to Enable Apple Intelligence-powered Card Personalization Directly From its App
  • H3 Annual General Meeting 2026
  • H2 ''BBVA Faces 2026 With Confidence to Continue Growing and Leading Banking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence''
  • H2 BBVA to Launch Second Tranche of €1 Billion of its Share Buyback Program
  • H3 BBVA to Launch Second Tranche of €1 Billion of its Share Buyback Program
  • H3 BBVA Completes Record €4.5 Billion Synthetic Securitisation to Boost Corporate Lending Capacity
  • H3 Enterprises
  • H2 BBVA, Companies' Strategic Partner
  • H3 "A New Wave of Investment Is Reshaping the Financial Needs of Spanish Companies”
  • H3 BBVA Payment Solutions That Boost Growth for SMEs and the Self-Employed in Spain
  • H2 Earnings: BBVA Posts Record Profit of €10.5 Billion in 2025 and Will Distribute a Dividend of More Than €5.2 Billion
  • H3 BBVA CIB Posts A Record 2025: €6,558 Million In Revenues
  • H3 BBVA to Propose Jordi Montalbo As Independent Board Member
  • H3 Some podcasts you should listen to
  • H4 Christophe Galfard: Are we alone in the universe?
  • H4 Tessa Hulls: Questions to Connect with Your Roots
  • H4 Giulia Enders: Stress Is in Your Gut
  • H4 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: A Book to Call Our Parents
  • H3 Share on Mastodon

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 3 images OK
PASS
All 3 images OK
Info::
3 decorative image(s) correctly marked
3 images 3 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
All 2 controls labeled
PASS
All 2 controls labeled
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
2 controls
2 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#tagsinputWhat are you looking for?for/id
inputtextEnter your Mastodon instance URL (optional)none
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 95/100 — 2 failing, 25 passed
PASS
95

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
BBVA Significantly Exceeds Its New MREL Requirement div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupInfo_sph > div.noticia_InfoHeader_sph > h4.notTituloDest

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage div.mod_noticia_box > div.groupFoto_sph > div.notBoxOverHidden > a.linkImage
div.mediaIconsPodcast > ul.groupLinks_sph > li.listaItem_last > a.datalayer_podcast_mod div.mediaIconsPodcast > ul.groupLinks_sph > li.listaItem_last > a.datalayer_podcast_mod
div.mediaIconsPodcast > ul.groupLinks_sph > li.listaItem_last > a.datalayer_podcast_mod div.mediaIconsPodcast > ul.groupLinks_sph > li.listaItem_last > a.datalayer_podcast_mod
div.mediaIconsPodcast > ul.groupLinks_sph > li.listaItem_last > a.datalayer_podcast_mod div.mediaIconsPodcast > ul.groupLinks_sph > li.listaItem_last > a.datalayer_podcast_mod
div.mediaIconsPodcast > ul.groupLinks_sph > li.listaItem_last > a.datalayer_podcast_mod div.mediaIconsPodcast > ul.groupLinks_sph > li.listaItem_last > a.datalayer_podcast_mod

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Identical links have the same purpose.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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