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Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo review

3.2Est. 1852
By Awais Imran · Reviewed by Awais ImranData updated every 6 hoursOur methodology

Wells Fargo provides international wire transfers for existing customers. Like most US banks, fees and exchange rate markups are substantially higher than dedicated transfer services.

Countries

200+

Currencies

100+

Speed

2-5 business days

Fees

$30-$45 per international wire

Wells Fargo overview

Founded in 1852 and based in San Francisco, USA, Wells Fargo is a high-street bank. Wells Fargo's regulators: OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve.

Across the 7 corridors we track for Wells Fargo, its median rate sits 3.09% from mid-market — compare that with the 3% - 5% above mid-market it publishes.

Pros

  • Trusted US bank with wide branch network
  • Send from existing account
  • ExpressSend for select countries

Cons

  • High transfer fees ($30-$45)
  • Significant exchange rate markup (3%+)
  • Slow standard delivery

Wells Fargo features

Online banking
ExpressSend
Wire transfers
Branch access

Wells Fargo transfer details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, USA
RegulatedYes
RegulatorsOCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve
Min Transfer$1
Max Transfer$100,000
Payment MethodsBank Transfer
Delivery MethodsBank Deposit
Exchange Rate Markup3% - 5% above mid-market

Published by Wells Fargo. Not measured by us; Wells Fargo’s limits and methods vary by country.

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