An American multinational financial services company, one of the largest banks in the United States by assets and a major provider of consumer and commercial banking.
Origins
Wells Fargo was founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William Fargo to provide express and banking services in California during the Gold Rush. The company became famous for its stagecoach delivery service across the American West.
Products
Wells Fargo offers checking and savings accounts, mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, personal and small business loans, brokerage and investment services, and corporate and investment banking.
Operations
Headquartered in San Francisco, California. Wells Fargo operates thousands of branches and ATMs across the United States. The stagecoach remains a symbol used in the bank’s branding.