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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 HistoryJanuary 7, 1782

The Bank of North America opened its doors in Philadelphia. Chartered December 31, 1781, it was the first commercial bank in the new nation. General George Washington’s army depended on this bank to buy supplies and pay troops.
Image of an early Philadelphia street with block of five commercial buildings. Bank is second from left. Legend at bottom reads Bank of North America 1828. Image is color art.

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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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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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