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Wells Fargo Summary: Wells Fargo is a full-service bank and lender. It also offers investment services and products for small businesses and corporations. It offers five personal credit cards with no annual fees. Four of its five credit cards include rewards and/or cash-back programs, including one that offers rewards for rent payments.
Recommended for: Wells Fargo may be a good option for those who are looking to have all their banking services under one roof. It also offers special services for military members. While Wells Fargo is available nationwide through its online banking services, it’s important to note that it only has branches and ATMs in 36 states and the District of Columbia. (See the list below.)
All credit cards have no annual fee
7,200 branches across the U.S.
13,000 ATMs
Full-service bank and lender
No NSF-fees, overdraft fee grace period
Low-customer service ratings
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Wells Fargo is a full-service bank, lender, and investment firm.
It offers the following products and services:
When it comes to credit cards, Wells Fargo offers ten personal credit cards and one business credit cards. By comparison, Chase Bank offers more than 25 personal credit cards.
However, all of the personal credit cards come with no annual fees. It also offers one unique credit card, the Bilt Mastercard, which gives customers the opportunity to earn reward points for rent payments.
All of Wells Fargo’s checking accounts can be opened with a minimum of a $25 deposit.
In January 2022, Wells Fargo eliminated NSF fees and created a 24-hour grace period for overdrafts.
Wells Fargo’s mobile app offers mobile deposits, bill pay, functions as a digital wallet, and other features. The app is highly rated in both the App Store and Google Play store.
Wells Fargo offers the following credit cards:
Credit Card | Great For… | Rewards/Benefits | Annual Fee | APR |
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Wells Fargo Active Cash Card | Simple cash back program Low intro APR | Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases (all categories included) Welcome Offer: Earn $200 after qualifying purchases | No | 17.24%, 22.24% or 27.24% (0% APR for 15 months) |
Wells Fargo Autograph Card | Robust rewards program Low intro APR | Unlimited 3X points for restaurants, travel, gas, transit, streaming services, phone plans 1X points on other purchases Welcome Offer: 30K bonus points after qualifying purchases | No | 17.24%, 22.24% or 27.24% (0% APR for 12 months) |
Wells Fargo Reflect Card | Long 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers | No cash back or rewards program Includes cell phone protection, access to My Wells Fargo Deals, emergency roadside assistance and others | No | 15.24% to 27.24% variable APR (0% APR for up to 21 months) |
Choice Privileges® Mastercard® Credit Card | Choice hotels customers Travel Rewards and Benefits | 5X points on participating Choice hotel purchases 3X points on gas, grocery stores, home improvement, phone plans 1X point on all other purchases | No | 20.99%, 25.24%, or 29.99% |
Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® | Choice hotels customers Travel Rewards and Benefits | 10X points on participating Choice hotel purchases 5X points on gas, grocery stores, home improvement, phone plans 1X point on all other purchases | $95 | 20.99%, 25.24%, or 29.99%, |
Bilt Mastercard | Renters Rewards program | 3X points on dining 2X points on travel 1X points on rent payments, other purchases | No | 18.49%, 21.49%, or 26.49% |
Henry Wells and William G. Fargo founded Wells, Fargo & Co. in 1852 as a stagecoach delivery company. As a courier service, it was often enlisted to help hold and transport money. There are several banks that later became part of Wells Fargo, such as the Bank of North America, Atlanta National Bank, and the First National Bank of Palm Beach.
It is now the fourth largest bank in America when ranked by assets, and it is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Wells Fargo has approximately 7,200 branches and 13,000 ATMs. It has locations in 36 states and the District of Columbia and offices in 31 countries and territories to support global businesses.
In 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined Wells Fargo after it was discovered that Wells Fargo employees opened fake accounts and credit cards in customer’s names without their knowledge as a result of high pressure on employees to meet sales goals.
After the news broke, Wells Fargo also faced civil and criminal lawsuits. The settlements reached approximately $3 billion.
Wells Fargo has branches and ATMs in 36 states and the District of Columbia. It does not have any locations in the following states:
While Wells Fargo does not have any branches or ATMs in other countries, Wells Fargo customers may use ATMs outside of the United States with the Plus® logo to check balances and withdraw cash.
Reviews last updated: 10/14/24. (Reviews are typically updated monthly.)
Ratings last updated: 9/6/24. (Ratings are typically updated quarterly.)
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Address: 420 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94104
NMLS# 399801
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Wells fargo has always been one of the top banks ever