9. Cash and balances with central banks

The breakdown of the balance under the headings “Cash and balances with central banks” and "Financial liabilities at amortized cost – Deposits from central banks" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets is as follows:

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Cash and Balances with Central Banks		Millions of Euros
	Notes	2014	2013	2012
Cash		6,247	5,533	5,155
Balances at the Central Banks		24,974	29,234	29,845
Reverse repurchase agreements	34	209	120	476
Accrued interests		-	16	17
Total		31,430	34,903	35,494

During the 2014, the changes in this item are mainly due to the decrease in deposits with ECB and to the depreciation in Venezuela.

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Deposits from Central Banks		Millions of Euros
	Notes	2014	2013	2012
Deposits from Central Banks		19,405	25,059	40,576
Repurchase agreements	34	8,774	5,636	5,614
Accrued interest until expiration		14	198	285
Total	21	28,193	30,893	46,475

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the variation of the heading “Financial liabilities at amortized cost – Deposits at central Banks” is due mainly to a decrease in deposits at the European Central Bank.