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 3, 1872

Peter Hogg, an elderly African American miner, walked into Wells Fargo’s office in Columbia, California, seeking help. A man in a distant town owed him money. Agent Solinski tracked the man down, collected on the debt, and made sure Hogg got his money.

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Yellow vertical envelope with vignette of train, and print reading Wells Fargo & Co. Express general office Number 64 Broadway, New York and Bill for Collection. Handwritten information lists customer Peter Hogg of Columbia, and gives instructions and date for collection transaction. Image is color.

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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