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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryAugust 31, 1982

Northwest Bancorporation acquired Dial Finance Company, a consumer finance firm based in Des Moines, Iowa. Dial’s 460 offices in 38 states soon converted to the name Norwest Financial, later part of Wells Fargo.
View of building entrance at night. Interior lobby seating area lights are on. Illuminated sign reads Dial Plan Money Center in black letters on white background. Image in black and white.

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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