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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryAugust 30, 1990

Wells Fargo made headlines by offering California military reservists called to active duty in the Persian Gulf deferred interest and principal payments on credit card and loan balances. Other banks soon followed Wells Fargo’s patriotic lead.
News headline reads Wells Fargo first to help U.S. reservists. Image is black text on white background.

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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