Wells Fargo Bank


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800-869-3557
420 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94104

Written by Ali Cybulski, Published on 6/28/2024

Wells Fargo Bank, based in North Dakota, is the third-largest U.S. bank, with $1.74 trillion in consolidated assets and nearly 4,300 branches. The bank offers access to a broad range of products, including several checking and savings accounts as well as CDs. You’ll also find business banking and investment and wealth management products, among others.

The bank has four checking accounts, and according to Wells Fargo, the Everyday Checking account is its most popular. The account requires a $25 minimum opening deposit and charges a $10 monthly fee but provides several waiver options. You receive eligible direct deposits, such as paychecks, up to two days early and use of more than 11,000 network ATMs.

The Way2Save Savings account links to your Wells Fargo checking account and allows you to select an automatic savings option that works best for you. Transfer $1 to your savings account whenever you make a debit card purchase or complete a transaction using online bill pay, or set up a daily transfer of as little as $1 or a monthly transfer of at least $25.

The account earns an annual percentage yield (APY) of 0.01%, and the minimum opening deposit is $25. A Platinum Savings account offers rate tiers, with higher rates going to bigger balances, but rates still top out at 2.51% APY for balances of $1 million or more.

A $5 monthly service fee for Way2Save can be waived by maintaining a $300 minimum balance or opting for an autosave option; savers 24 or under will not be charged the fee. Overdraft protection is optional, and an ATM card is included for access to your savings.

If you’re in the market for CDs, you’ll find a few special promotional rates and standard-rate CDs online. The bank encourages CD shoppers to make an appointment at a branch to explore additional terms. Among the special rates are four- and seven-month CDs with APYs of 4.75% and a $5,000 minimum initial deposit.

Banking customer service is available 24/7 at 800-869-3557. You can also use Wells Fargo’s highly rated app to deposit checks, transfer money with the peer-to-peer payment system Zelle, pay bills and more.

Wells Fargo pros and cons

Pros:
• Autosave options that also waive the monthly service fee
• Large branch network
• 24/7 customer service by phone

Cons:
• Low APRs on savings accounts
• Monthly account fee, though a waiver may be possible
• $35-per-item overdraft fee

Great Bank To Do Business With!

My husband and I have been with Wells Fargo for several years and we are extremely happy with them. We have checking, savings and credit cards with them and find the bank to be very easy to deal with. The employees at our branch are friendly and helpful and we wouldn't consider banking elsewhere!

Just Fine For Checking Needs

I have been using WF in FL for my daily checking, savings, and bill pay for about 3 months now and have no complaints. The mobile app and online banking are great, and the one interaction I had with my local branch customer service was good. A lot of the complaints I see are related to interest rates, which really don't bother me because I keep the majority of my savings and investments with Fidelity, which pays 4.67% in the government money market fund or 2.67% in the FDIC-insured cash management account.

After 50+ Years, We're Leaving!

We've been with Wells Fargo before it was Wells Fargo. We opened our account when they were still Kelly Field National bank in about 1965. We recently tried to make our living trust the beneficiary on our account. When we called the first time, we were told that we had to send them a notarized letter and a copy of the trust certificate. We did exactly what they said to do. A couple of weeks later, we received a letter that said we would have to physically go into a Wells Fargo bank to accomplish updating the beneficiary because they need a "wet" signature. However, there are no physical Wells Fargo institutions within 100s of miles. No alternative ways to accomplish it. So we've decided to close the account and as soon as we get our direct deposits moved, they are history.

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Health

Health Grade Components

Overall
FDIC Certificate #3511
Year Established1870
Employees192713
Primary RegulatorOCC
Profit Margin
Return on Assets - YTD1.32%
Return on Equity - YTD13.66%
Annual Interest Income$82.81B
Assets and Liabilities
AssetsQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$1,705.5B$1,733.2B
LoansQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$865.3B$889.7B
DepositsQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$1,435.1B$1,416.9B
Equity CapitalQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$166.2B$163B
Loan Loss AllowanceQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$14.19B$14.61B
Unbacked Noncurrent LoansQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$9.37B$9.05B
Real Estate OwnedQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$294MM$297MM
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Wells Fargo Bank Savings Account Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
2.51%*$1m*-Platinum Savings w/Premier Checking
OTHER TIERS: 0.26% $0 - $100k | 1.02% $100k - $500k | 2.01% $500k - $1m
0.02%$0-Platinum Savings w/Prime Checking
0.01%$0-Wells Fargo Way2Save Savings
0.01%$0$5mBusiness Platinum Savings - Standard Interest Rate
0.01%$0-Platinum Savings - Standard Interest Rate

Wells Fargo Bank Money Market Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
0.01%$0-Business Market Rate Savings

Wells Fargo Bank Checking Account Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
0.35%$0-Wells Fargo Premier Checking
0.01%$0-Wells Fargo Prime Checking

Wells Fargo Bank CD Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
4.26%$5k-4 Month CD Special - Bonus
4.01%$5k-7 Month CD Special - Bonus
4.00%$5k-4 Month CD Special
4.00%$5k-Business 4 Month CD Special
3.76%$5k-11 Month CD Special - Bonus
3.75%$5k-7 Month CD Special
3.75%$5k-Business 7 Month CD Special
3.50%$5k-11 Month CD Special
3.50%$5k-Business 11 Month CD Special
2.75%*$100k*-Business 24 - 35 Month CD
OTHER TIERS: 2.25% $0 - $100k
2.01%$0-3 Month CD - Bonus
2.01%$0-6 Month CD - Bonus
2.01%$0-1 Year CD - Bonus
2.00%$0-3 Month CD
2.00%$0-6 Month CD
2.00%$0-1 Year CD
2.00%$0-Business 3 - 5 Month CD
2.00%$0-Business 6 - 11 Month CD
2.00%$0-Business 12 - 23 Month CD
1.50%*$100k*-Business 36 - 47 Month CD
OTHER TIERS: 1.01% $0 - $100k
1.50%*$100k*-Business 48 - 59 Month CD
OTHER TIERS: 1.01% $0 - $100k
1.50%*$100k*-Business 60 - 71 Month CD
OTHER TIERS: 1.01% $0 - $100k
1.50%*$100k*-Business 72 - 144 Month CD
OTHER TIERS: 1.01% $0 - $100k
0.01%$0-Business 1 - 2 Month CD

Wells Fargo Bank IRA Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
4.26%$2.5k-7 Month IRA Special - Bonus
4.01%$2.5k-11 Month IRA Special - Bonus
4.00%$2.5k-7 Month IRA Special
3.76%$2.5k-18 Month IRA Special - Bonus
3.75%$2.5k-11 Month IRA Special
3.50%$2.5k-18 Month IRA Special
2.76%*$100k*-24 - 35 Month IRA - Bonus
OTHER TIERS: 2.27% $0 - $100k
2.75%*$100k*-24 - 35 Month IRA
OTHER TIERS: 2.25% $0 - $100k
2.50%*$1m*-Wells Fargo Retirement High Yield Savings
OTHER TIERS: 0.25% $0 - $100k | 1.01% $100k - $500k | 2.00% $500k - $1m
2.01%$0-3 - 5 Month IRA - Bonus
2.01%$0-6 - 11 Month IRA - Bonus
2.01%$0-12 - 23 Month IRA - Bonus
2.00%$0-3 - 5 Month IRA
2.00%$0-6 - 11 Month IRA
2.00%$0-12 - 23 Month IRA
1.51%*$100k*-36 - 47 Month IRA - Bonus
OTHER TIERS: 1.02% $0 - $100k
1.51%*$100k*-48 - 59 Month IRA - Bonus
OTHER TIERS: 1.02% $0 - $100k
1.51%*$100k*-60 - 71 Month IRA - Bonus
OTHER TIERS: 1.02% $0 - $100k
1.51%*$100k*-72 - 144 Month IRA - Bonus
OTHER TIERS: 1.02% $0 - $100k
1.50%*$100k*-36 - 47 Month IRA
OTHER TIERS: 1.01% $0 - $100k
1.50%*$100k*-48 - 59 Month IRA
OTHER TIERS: 1.01% $0 - $100k
1.50%*$100k*-60 - 71 Month IRA
OTHER TIERS: 1.01% $0 - $100k
1.50%*$100k*-72 - 144 Month IRA
OTHER TIERS: 1.01% $0 - $100k
0.02%$0-1 - 2 Month IRA - Bonus
0.01%$0-Wells Fargo Retirement Way2Save Savings
0.01%$0-1 - 2 Month IRA
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