
Wells Fargo review
3.2Est. 1852
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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