Wells Fargo building and community

About Wells Fargo

Helping customers succeed financially since 1852.

Our Mission

We want to satisfy our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. We focus on building lifelong relationships one customer at a time, providing excellent service, and being a responsible corporate citizen.

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Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do.

People as a Competitive Advantage

Our team members are our most important resource. We invest in their development and create an inclusive environment.

Ethics

We strive to be recognized as the financial institution with the highest level of integrity.

Customer Focus

Everything starts with the customer. We build lifelong relationships one customer at a time.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value and promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of business.

Sustainability

We are committed to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.

Leadership

We believe in leadership at all levels and lead by example in everything we do.

Our History

1852

Wells Fargo & Company founded in San Francisco to serve the banking needs of the Gold Rush.

1905

Survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and played a key role in rebuilding the city.

1969

Wells Fargo became one of the first banks to offer a credit card.

1995

Launched one of the first internet banking services in the United States.

2020

Committed over $400 million in donations to support communities during the pandemic.

Today

Serving 70+ million customers with innovative banking solutions worldwide.

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Committed to Our Communities

We believe that our success is directly tied to the strength of the communities we serve. Through philanthropy, volunteerism, and sustainable business practices, we invest in building stronger communities for everyone.

  • $300M+ in annual community investments
  • 2M+ volunteer hours by team members
  • Supporting 11,000+ nonprofits nationwide
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