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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 HistoryJune 1, 1967

Wells Fargo introduced a full-color check that featured a beautifully detailed stagecoach pulled by six horses. The “scenic stagecoach check” started a national trend in check designs that embraced fun, color, and self-expression.

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A blank Wells Fargo Bank check showing a red stagecoach pulled by six horses running right to left across scenic landscape of golden California hills and blue sky background. Image is color.

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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