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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryFebruary 5, 2002

Wells Fargo installed an envelope-free ATM at its Roseville, California, branch. The first of its kind in the country, this ATM made a scan of all deposited checks. Scanning eliminated the need for deposit envelopes, reducing paper usage and saving trees.
ATM machine in large metal enclosure sits against a wall. Purple signage on side of machine reads this is the new envelope-free ATM. Purple diamond sign on front reads Envelope Free Zone.

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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