Experience history in the making

Innovation. It’s in our blood. It’s the enduring thread that runs through our history and continues to move us forward. As long as there are customers to be helped, we’ll keep at it. And keep sharing our stories here. Welcome.

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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryAugust 21, 1922

Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis opened its Women’s Department. Recognizing some women customers felt uncomfortable or intimidated in traditional bank settings, it created friendly spaces for women to do their banking and discuss finances.
Two women pose side-by-side standing in front of bank teller window, arms clasped behind them, hair neatly pinned up. Woman at left wears long skirt and white blouse, woman at right dark floor-length dress. Image is black and white.

Our
Story

Equal parts innovation and endurance, we have a long history of helping customers do new and amazing things. You might say getting things done is our specialty.

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Archives and
Resources

Our collection of artifacts and images document a great deal of America’s history and serve as valuable research material to historians and communities.

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A partnership born to solve challenges

Throughout their lives, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co., were known for their innovation and dedication to customers.

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