Express Business

A legacy of women in leadership

Over the years, many women have made history serving on the bank’s board of directors.

Safely moving $3 billion in 1915

Rare video from 1915 shows Wells Fargo successfully moving $121 million — or $3 billion in today’s dollars — securely through the streets of San Francisco.

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Before apps, there was an agent for that

In the last half of the 1800s, Wells Fargo’s network of hundreds of agents would take care of a customer’s personal or commercial business by commission.

Serving customers worldwide since 1852

Wells Fargo expanded its presence from California to multiple overseas offices and continues to serve customers worldwide today.

The faithful guard dogs who kept us safe

Over the years, many four-legged friends have served as protectors of Wells Fargo and its employees.

Wells Fargo’s bittersweet sacrifice of WWI

Why Wells Fargo & Co. closed more than 10,000 express offices around the country over 100 years ago.

Our “culture of caring” origin story

In 1864, this Wells Fargo agent stopped at nothing to deliver mail, money, and newspapers to customers — and later became the company’s president.

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.

Outwitting outlaws

Wells Fargo special agents in the 1800s helped protect the company and its customers.

Our new stagecoaches’ head-turning debut

This extraordinary new fleet’s arrival in 1868 was a “sight never seen before.”

Breaking printing industry gender barriers

After being denied employment opportunities, a group of women typesetters started the Women’s Co-operative Printing Union. Their business soon counted Wells Fargo as a regular customer.

Yesterday’s revolutionary form of currency

Uncover the surprising evolution of money from handwritten papers to digital payments.

Treasure boxes: Keeping valuables secure

Wells Fargo’s iconic treasure boxes were one of the first ways the company kept its customers’ valuables secure.