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 HistoryOctober 24, 1861

A transcontinental telegraph went into operation, ending the 19-month run of the Pony Express. The Pony had delivered mail in 10 days, but a telegraph offered almost instantaneous communication. Wells Fargo used the telegraph to send and receive money.

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A black and white line drawing of a single rider on horseback tipping his hat as he rides by several men erecting wood telegraph poles and wires. In the background one worker is atop a pole. Mountains in the distance, desert landscape in foreground.

Our
Story

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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Archives and
Resources

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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