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 HistoryMay 20, 1818

William George Fargo was born on a farm in Pompey, New York, the eldest in a family of 12 children. He forged a career in the express business, and achieved success as a founder of the American Express Company in 1850 and Wells Fargo & Company in 1852.

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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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Museum
Experience

Discover nearly two centuries of Wells Fargo history at our museum located in San Francisco’s financial district.

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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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Featured story

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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