Wells Fargo

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Wells Fargo and asked the guard, ‘Hey, do you know why they call it “Wells” Fargo?’ The guard thought for a moment and replied, ‘No idea.’ And that’s when everyone started asking questions. A regular customer overheard the conversation and chimed in, 'They say it's named after a famous horse!' Everyone laughed, including the guard, who said, 'Well, that's one theory.' And from then on, whenever someone asked, people would joke, 'Maybe it's because horses were always faster than our service!'

2. A curious customer entered Wells Fargo one day and asked the teller, ‘Excuse me, can I withdraw my money in gold coins?’ The teller smiled and replied, 'Certainly sir, but it will cost you a small fee.' The man nodded, pleased with the answer. A few minutes later, he returned with a big smile, holding a bag filled with golden coins. As he left, he turned around and said, 'By the way, how much is that fee?' The teller grinned and answered, 'Just one coin back, sir!'

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Wells Fargo and noticed an eerie humming sound coming from inside the vault. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only old coins spinning gently in mid-air. Startled, he knocked on the door, and a sleepy guard asked what was going on. Turns out, it was just the bank’s new security system—designed to keep coins entertained during late-night shifts.

4. On a chilly autumn morning, a delivery driver approached Wells Fargo with a box of old ledgers under his arm. As he signed in, the guard eyed him curiously. As he opened the ledger, an ancient smell wafted out—musty pages and dust from another era. The guard leaned closer, reading aloud: 'Account No. 12345… Balance: One hundred dollars.' Everyone burst into laughter when they realized it was an account from 1890.