Scope of Covered Online Services and Functionalities
The Online Access Agreement governs user access to and use of Wells Fargo Online, Wells Fargo Business Online, Wells Fargo Mobile, Wells Fargo Advisors online services, and other present or future online functionalities or products offered by Wells Fargo.
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Who
Wells Fargo
What it covers
Wells Fargo Online, Business Online, Mobile, and Advisors online services
What it does
governs your use of the Service
Supporting quotations
This Online Access Agreement ("Agreement") governs your use of:
Wells Fargo Online®
Wells Fargo Business Online®
Wells Fargo Mobile®
Wells Fargo Advisors® online services
In this Agreement, "Service" refers to all Wells Fargo Online, Wells Fargo Business Online, Wells Fargo Mobile, or Wells Fargo Advisors online and mobile services, plus all the Eligible Accounts and Online Financial Services you can access via the Website after entering into this Agreement, as described further below.
Qualifications & exceptions
Encompasses existing and future online functionality, products, or services offered by Wells Fargo
Account & Service Control · Context
Definition of Account Owners and Authorized Representatives
Defines "You" or "Your" as each owner of an Eligible Account, any applicant applying for an Eligible Account, or an Authorized Representative acting on behalf of an owner or applicant.
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Who
User / You
What it covers
Eligible Account owner, applicant, or Authorized Representative
Supporting quotations
Each owner of an Eligible Account, a person applying for an Eligible Account, or Eligible Beneficiary entitled to online access of a Trust and Investment Management Account, or a Delegate or Authorized Representative.
Qualifications & exceptions
Covers individual account owners, applicants, and designated authorized representatives
Account & Service Control · Context
Definition of Business Customers and Non-Personal Usage
Defines Business as any person or entity other than a Consumer holding an Eligible Account where Online Financial Services are utilized for business, commercial, or non-personal purposes.
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Who
Business entity or non-consumer person
Why
business, commercial, or other non-personal purposes
Supporting quotations
Any person or entity other than a Consumer with an Eligible Account where an Online Financial Service is requested.
Qualifications & exceptions
Excludes natural person consumers using accounts primarily for personal, family, or household purposes
Account & Service Control · Context
Definition of Consumer Customers for Personal Household Purposes
Defines a Consumer as a natural person (not a business or entity) holding an Eligible Account used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.
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Who
Consumer (natural person)
Why
primarily for personal, family, or household purposes
Supporting quotations
A natural person (not a business or other entity) with an Eligible Account for which an Online Financial Service is requested primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.
Qualifications & exceptions
Restricted to natural persons acting for personal, family, or household purposes
Account & Service Control · Context
Definition of Delegate and Delegate Management Tools
Defines Delegates as Authorized Representatives appointed using Delegate Tools, which are management tools provided by Wells Fargo to manage authority and access for Authorized Representatives.
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Who
Delegate
What it covers
Delegate Tools
Why
manage authority and access for Authorized Representatives
Supporting quotations
Authorized Representatives appointed using the Delegate Tools.
Management tools we provide that help you manage the authority and access for some of your Authorized Representatives.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to Authorized Representatives appointed specifically through Wells Fargo Delegate Tools
Account & Service Control · Context
Definition and Scope of Eligible Accounts
Defines an Eligible Account as each Wells Fargo product owned or applied for accessible through the Service—including deposit accounts, loans, credit cards, lines of credit, and investment accounts—while noting that specific services may be restricted to certain account types.
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What it covers
Eligible Account
Condition
product owned or applied for accessible through the Service
Exception
some services available for only certain types of accounts
Supporting quotations
Each Wells Fargo product that you own or have applied for that is accessible through the Website.
Eligible Accounts include deposit accounts, loans, credit cards, lines of credit, investment products, securities accounts, brokerage accounts, advisory accounts, rewards accounts, and other products or accounts you have with us.
Some Online Financial Services are available for only certain types of Eligible Accounts.
Qualifications & exceptions
Certain online financial services are restricted to specific categories of eligible accounts
Account & Service Control · Context
Definition and Online Access of Eligible Beneficiary
Defines an Eligible Beneficiary as a person named in governing trust or investment documents as a recipient or potential recipient of account funds, granting them entitlement to online account access.
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Who
Eligible Beneficiary
What it does
entitled to have online access to that account
Condition
named in governing document of Trust and Investment Management Account
Supporting quotations
A person named in the governing document of a Trust and Investment Management Account as the recipient or potential recipient of funds from the account. An Eligible Beneficiary is entitled to have online access to that account.
Qualifications & exceptions
Limited to beneficiaries named in governing documents of Trust and Investment Management Accounts
Account & Service Control · Context
Definition of Supported Financial Management Software
Defines Financial Management Software to include Quicken, QuickBooks, Xero, and other software platforms identified by Wells Fargo on the Website.
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What it covers
Financial Management Software
Supporting quotations
Quicken®, QuickBooks®, XeroTM and other financial management software we may identify on the Website.
Qualifications & exceptions
Includes software platforms specifically identified by Wells Fargo on the Website
Account & Service Control · Context
Definition and Scope of Mobile Banking Service
Defines Mobile Banking Service as products and services accessed through the Service via Mobile Device browsers or apps, noting not all eligible accounts are accessible through mobile banking.
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What it covers
Mobile Banking Service
Exception
Not all Eligible Accounts are accessible through the Mobile Banking Service
Supporting quotations
Each of the products and services you may access through the Service using a Mobile Device. These products and services may be accessed through browsers, and apps, for example. Not all Eligible Accounts are accessible through the Mobile Banking Service.
Qualifications & exceptions
Not all Eligible Accounts are accessible through the Mobile Banking Service
Account & Service Control · Context
Definition and Scope of Online Financial Services
Defines Online Financial Service to include website products, services, mobile banking, chat, virtual assistants, and account opening/maintenance instructions, explicitly distinguishing the service from underlying Eligible Accounts.
Details
What it covers
Online Financial Service
Exception
does not include an Eligible Account
Supporting quotations
The term Online Financial Service includes:
Each product or service you may access or enroll in through the Website, including the Mobile Banking Service and any chat, virtual assistant, or similar service that may be available. Not every product or service made available through the Online Financial Service may be available through both Wells Fargo Online/Wells Fargo Business Online, and the Mobile Banking Service.
Actions you take, and instructions you give us, through the Website about opening or maintaining Eligible Accounts.
The term Online Financial Service does not include an Eligible Account.
Qualifications & exceptions
Does not include an Eligible Account itself
Account & Service Control · Context
Comprehensive Definition of Service
Defines Service comprehensively to include all Wells Fargo Online, Business Online, Mobile, and Advisors online/mobile services, together with eligible accounts and financial services accessible through the website under the agreement.
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What it covers
Service definition
Supporting quotations
All Wells Fargo Online, Wells Fargo Business Online, Wells Fargo Mobile, and Wells Fargo Advisors online and mobile services, plus all the Eligible Accounts and Online Financial Services you can access or enroll in via the Website after entering into this Agreement.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to all eligible accounts and services accessed via the Website after agreement entry
Account & Service Control · Context
Definition and Boundaries of Website
Defines Website to include online banking, mobile app, wellsfargo.com, and wellsfargoadvisors.com pages, while excluding any Wells Fargo websites governed by independent online access agreements.
Details
What it covers
Website definition
Exception
Website does not include any Wells Fargo website with its own separate agreement
Supporting quotations
The term Website includes:
All Wells Fargo Online, Wells Fargo Business Online, Wells Fargo Mobile, and Wells Fargo Advisors online services and all other web pages maintained by us and accessible through wellsfargo.com, wellsfargoadvisors.com, or the Wells Fargo Mobile app.
Any other Wells Fargo website or web pages you can access only after you or an Authorized Representative enter into this Agreement.
Website does not include any Wells Fargo website with its own separate agreement governing online access.
Qualifications & exceptions
Excludes Wells Fargo websites with independent separate agreements governing online access
Account & Service Control · User right or choice
Permitted Service Transactions and Balance Reporting Timing
Users may use the Service to access Eligible Accounts, obtain Online Financial Services, and conduct authorized transactions such as balance and history inquiries, which for certain accounts reflect activity only as of the prior Business Day close.
balances may show activity as of close of previous Business Day
Supporting quotations
Under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you may use the Service to:
Access your Eligible Accounts;
Obtain Online Financial Services; and
Perform authorized transactions through the Website.
For your Eligible Accounts, transactions available to you may include obtaining balance information, transaction history, and other information. For some Eligible Accounts, the balances and transaction history may only show activity as of the close of the previous Business Day.
Qualifications & exceptions
Balances and transaction history for some accounts may reflect activity only as of the close of the prior Business Day
Account & Service Control · User right or choice
Individual Authority of Joint Owners, Representatives, and Delegates
Each joint owner, Authorized Representative, or Delegate may independently provide instructions, make decisions, obtain information, or submit requests regarding an Eligible Account and related services as permitted by account agreements.
Details
Who
Joint owner, Authorized Representative, or Delegate
What it does
provide instructions, make decisions, obtain information, or make requests
Supporting quotations
If an Eligible Account is owned by more than one person (joint account), or has an Authorized Representative or Delegate, each person may provide us with instructions (written, electronic, or verbal); make any decision; obtain any information; or make any request associated with the Eligible Account and related Online Financial Services, to the extent allowed by agreements covering the Eligible Account.
Qualifications & exceptions
Authority is subject to the terms of agreements covering the Eligible Account
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Delegate Tools Management, Joint Authority, and Access Levels
Owners may appoint Delegates via Delegate Tools with View Only or View and Transact permissions; appointment by one joint owner binds all co-owners, and the appointing user remains responsible for all actions taken under granted credentials.
Details
What it covers
Delegate Tools and access tiers
What it does
appoint Delegate with View Only or View and Transact authority
Condition
appointment by one owner treated as appointment by all owners
Supporting quotations
We may offer Delegate Tools (online or otherwise) that help you manage the authority and access of the Authorized Representatives and Delegates you appoint. Some Delegate features may not be available for certain accounts or customers. Additional features may include:
Owners and certain Authorized Representatives of Eligible Accounts may use the Delegate Tools to name a Delegate;
We may provide Delegate Tools that let one Delegate establish, or manage the access of, another Delegate;
Delegates who are Authorized Representatives may also have authority in addition to that established using the Delegate Tools;
We will treat a Delegate appointment by one owner or certain Authorized Representatives of an Eligible Account as a Delegate appointment by all other owners of that Eligible Account;
View Only – Guest users and authorized users may have access to an Eligible Account or Online Financial Service, but only to view balance and transaction information and other non-transactional capabilities as permitted by the Service. If Delegate Tools are used by you to grant a guest user or authorized user with a username, password, or other login credential to access an Online Financial Service, you are responsible for any actions taken using your, your guest user, or authorized user's username and password; and
View and Transact – Authorized Representatives may have access to an Eligible Account or Online Financial Service, and may engage in and authorize specified transactions permitted by the Service.
Qualifications & exceptions
Appointment by one joint owner is treated as an appointment by all owners
User is responsible for all actions taken using granted login credentials
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Automatic View and Transact Delegate Assignment for Authorized Signers
Wells Fargo may treat an authorized signer on an Eligible Account who is enrolled in the Service as a Delegate and automatically assign them View and Transact authority.
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Who
Wells Fargo
What it does
treat authorized signer as Delegate and automatically assign View and Transact authority
Condition
someone enrolled in Service made authorized signer on Eligible Account
Supporting quotations
If you make someone who is enrolled in the Service an authorized signer on an Eligible Account, we may treat that authorized signer as a Delegate and automatically assign View and Transact authority to that Delegate.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to authorized signers who are enrolled in the Service
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Mandatory Appointment Requirements and Unilateral Delegate Discontinuation
Delegates may only be appointed according to Wells Fargo requirements, taking precedence over other agreements, and Wells Fargo reserves the right to discontinue Delegate options or access at any time without prior notice.
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Who
User
What it does
appoint Delegates in accordance with requirements
What it does
discontinue offering Delegate options at any time without prior notice
Supporting quotations
You agree that you may only appoint Delegates in accordance with the requirements we provide to you. This provision takes precedence over any conflicting provision in any other agreement you have with us. We may discontinue offering Delegate options or permitting Delegates to access your Eligible Account or Online Financial Services at any time, without prior notice.
Qualifications & exceptions
Wells Fargo may discontinue delegate options or access without prior notice
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Presumption of Authority for Representative and Delegate Transactions
All transactions initiated by an Authorized Representative or Delegate are presumed authorized until the user provides revocation notice and Wells Fargo has had reasonable opportunity to act upon it.
Details
What it covers
Authorized Representative or Delegate transactions
What it does
considered authorized
Condition
unless user notifies no longer authorized and reasonable opportunity to act
Supporting quotations
An Authorized Representative or Delegate's transactions are considered authorized, unless (1) you tell us that they are no longer authorized as an Authorized Representative or Delegate, and (2) we have had reasonable opportunity to act on your notification (unless otherwise provided by law or regulation).
Qualifications & exceptions
Transactions remain authorized until user gives notice and Wells Fargo has reasonable opportunity to act
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Conditions and Notice Events Ending Delegate Authority
A Delegate's authority terminates when Wells Fargo has a reasonable opportunity to act on notice of removal by an owner or representative, departure of the appointing owner, court or written notice of owner death or incapacity, or delegate unenrollment.
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Who
Delegate
What it does
authority will end
Condition
reasonable opportunity to act on removal notice, owner departure, death/incapacity, or unenrollment
Supporting quotations
A Delegate's authority will end when we have a reasonable opportunity to act on any of the following:
An owner of an Eligible Account or Authorized Representative lets us know that the Delegate's authority has ended and requests that the Delegate be removed.
An owner lets us know that the owner who appointed the Delegate is no longer an owner on the Eligible Account and requests that the Delegate be removed.
If we get written notice of the delegating owner's death/incapacity from a reliable source such as a court (applies to Consumer and sole-proprietor Business Eligible Accounts only) and requests that the Delegate be removed.
The Delegate is no longer enrolled in the Service as a Delegate.
Qualifications & exceptions
Requires reasonable opportunity for Wells Fargo to act upon receipt of notice
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Waiver of Multiple-Signature Requirements for Electronic Transfers
Multiple-signature requirements (such as two-signature checks) do not apply to electronic transfers, allowing any individual Authorized Representative to initiate electronic transfers alone, controlling over conflicting account agreements.
Details
What it covers
requirement to verify two or more signatures
Exception
does not apply to electronic transfers
What it does
controls and takes precedence over conflicting agreements
Supporting quotations
Any requirement to verify two or more signatures on any item (such as a check) does not apply to electronic transfers. This means that you're allowing any Authorized Representative on your Eligible Account to individually make electronic transfers, even though his/her authority to transfer or withdraw funds from your account by some other means (such as by check) must be exercised jointly with one or more other persons.
This provision controls and takes precedence over any conflicting provision in any other agreements you have with us.
Qualifications & exceptions
Takes precedence over conflicting signature requirements in any other agreements with Wells Fargo
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Agency Status, Supervision, and User Liability for Delegate Transactions
Authorized Representatives and Delegates act as user agents whose instructions Wells Fargo may rely upon; users are solely responsible for all transactions they perform (even unintended ones), credential confidentiality, and active supervision.
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Who
Authorized Representatives and Delegates
What it does
acting as user agent
Condition
user solely responsible for transactions performed, supervision, and credentials
Supporting quotations
You agree that:
Each of your Authorized Representatives and Delegates will be acting as your agent and will be bound by this Agreement and any separate agreement governing the Eligible Account or Online Financial Service.
We may rely and act on the instructions of any Authorized Representative or Delegate.
All transactions that an Authorized Representative or Delegate performs on an Eligible Account or Online Financial Service, including those you did not want or intend, are transactions authorized by you. Unless prohibited by applicable law, you are solely responsible for those transactions.
You are solely responsible for supervising all of your Authorized Representatives and Delegates, and monitoring the actions they take on your behalf, whether or not we provide Delegate Tools for managing their authority.
You will be responsible for ensuring each Authorized Representative or Delegate maintains the confidentiality of that person's username, password, or other login identification.
Each Delegate will access and use each Eligible Account and Online Financial Service, in accordance with the authority given to the Delegate by the delegating owner or Authorized Representative.
Each time the Delegate accesses, views, or transacts on an Eligible Account or Online Financial Service, you represent and warrant to us that the delegating owner authorizes the Delegate's action.
Qualifications & exceptions
Users remain solely responsible unless prohibited by applicable law
Account & Service Control · Permission or license
Authorization for Wells Fargo to Provide Online Access and Service Access
Users authorize Wells Fargo to provide access to Eligible Accounts and Online Financial Services through the Service, permitting account information retrieval and authorized transaction execution.
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Who
User
What it does
authorize Wells Fargo to provide access to Eligible Accounts and Online Financial Services
Why
obtain information and perform transactions authorized on the Website
Supporting quotations
You authorize Wells Fargo to provide access to your Eligible Accounts and Online Financial Services through the Service. You may access your Eligible Accounts and Online Financial Services through the Website to obtain information and perform transactions authorized on the Website.
Qualifications & exceptions
Access permitted through Website to obtain information and perform authorized transactions
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Mobile Banking Service Channels and Verified Phone Number Requirement
Mobile Banking Service access via mobile browser, apps, SMS, or push notifications requires maintaining a valid mobile phone number that the user owns or has legal authority to use.
Details
Who
User
What it does
provide and maintain a valid mobile phone number
Condition
owner of or delegated legal authority to act on behalf of subscriber
Supporting quotations
When using the Mobile Banking Service, you may generally access certain Eligible Accounts through the mobile browser, our mobile apps, or get certain information through text messaging or push notification on a Mobile Device. In order to do so, you must provide us with (and maintain) a valid mobile phone number, which you are the owner of or have the delegated legal authority to act on behalf of the mobile subscriber.
Qualifications & exceptions
User must own the mobile phone number or have delegated legal authority from subscriber
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Account Linking and Summary Display Regardless of Co-Ownership
Enrolled users may link and display eligible accounts on their Account Summary page regardless of co-ownership interests, subject to limitations and restrictions on mobile banking.
Details
Who
User
What it does
link and display certain Eligible Accounts
Condition
without regard to who else may have an ownership interest
Supporting quotations
Once you enroll for the Service, you can link and display certain Eligible Accounts. Eligible Accounts that are linked and displayed through the Mobile Banking Service may be subject to certain limitations and restrictions.
Eligible Accounts will appear on your Account Summary page on the Website without regard to who else may have an ownership interest in each Eligible Account.
Qualifications & exceptions
Accounts displayed without regard to who else may have an ownership interest
Mobile banking display subject to certain limitations and restrictions
Account & Service Control · Company commitment
Continuous Service Availability and Maintenance Downtime Channels
Access is generally provided 24/7, though service may be unavailable during system maintenance or circumstances beyond Wells Fargo's control, with phone, ATM, and branch alternatives available.
Details
When
24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Exception
system maintenance or circumstances beyond our control
Supporting quotations
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, you'll generally be able to access your Eligible Accounts and Online Financial Services through the Website 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Sometimes the Service may be unavailable due to system maintenance or circumstances beyond our control. During these times, you may be able to call Online Customer Service at 1-800-956-4442, use a Wells Fargo ATM, or visit a Wells Fargo branch to obtain information about your Eligible Accounts. For brokerage accounts and services, contact your Financial Advisor, or call 1-877-879-2495 or 1-866-552-3312 (WFCS Custodied brokerage accounts).
Qualifications & exceptions
Service may be unavailable due to maintenance or circumstances beyond Wells Fargo control
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Procedure for User Removal of Account Online Access
Users may remove online access for a specific Eligible Account directly through the Service or by calling designated customer service or Wells Fargo Advisors phone lines.
Details
Who
User
What it does
remove online access for an Eligible Account
What it does
through the Service or call customer service phone numbers
Supporting quotations
If you want to remove online access for an Eligible Account, you can do so through the Service or call:
Wells Fargo Online Customer Service at 1-800-956-4442
Removal may be requested online through the Service or via telephone support
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Agreement Execution Requirement for Business Account Representatives
Wells Fargo may require any Authorized Representative of a Business Eligible Account or business service to enter into this Agreement prior to granting access to the Service.
Details
Who
Wells Fargo
What it does
require Authorized Representative to enter into this Agreement
Condition
before authorizing access to Business Eligible Account or Service
Supporting quotations
If you have a Business Eligible Account or Business Online Financial Service, before authorizing access to the Service, we may require (based on terms, conditions, or other agreements) any Authorized Representative to enter into this Agreement, as amended.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to Authorized Representatives of Business Eligible Accounts or business services
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Required Information for Submitting Error Notices
When reporting an error or questioning a transfer, users must provide their name, account number, a clear explanation of the error or questioned transfer, and reason for inquiry.
Details
Who
User
What it does
tell name, account number, and explain error or questioned transfer
Supporting quotations
When contacting us about an error or with questions, please tell us:
Your name and account number (if any).
About the error or the transfer you question, and clearly explain why you believe it is an error or why you need more information.
Qualifications & exceptions
Must explain clearly why user believes an error occurred or why more information is needed
Account & Service Control · Company commitment
EFT Verification Rights, Periodic Account Statements, and Terminal Receipts
Consumers have the right to verify EFT debits and credits by telephone, receive monthly statements when EFTs occur (or quarterly otherwise), and receive receipts at ATMs or merchant terminals.
Details
Who
Consumer
What it does
find out whether EFT was credited or debited, get monthly statements and receipts
Supporting quotations
You have the right to find out whether an EFT was credited to or debited from your Eligible Account. To do so, contact us at the number listed on your statement for your Eligible Account.
We'll send you a monthly statement if there are EFTs in a particular month. Otherwise, we'll send you a statement at least quarterly.
You can get a receipt at the time you make any EFT to or from your account using one of our ATMs or when you use your card at a merchant terminal.
Qualifications & exceptions
Monthly statements provided when EFTs occur; quarterly otherwise
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Bill Pay Eligibility Prerequisites and Credit/Loan Payee Authorization
To use Bill Pay, users must hold an accessible checking, brokerage cash services, or priority credit line account, and authorize Wells Fargo to add credit card or loan accounts as payees subject to account history.
Details
Who
User
What it does
schedule bill payments through the Service
Condition
must have checking, brokerage cash services, or priority credit line account
Supporting quotations
Wells Fargo Bill Pay ("Bill Pay") lets you schedule bill payments through the Service. You must have at least one Eligible Account that is a Wells Fargo checking account, a Wells Fargo Advisors or WFCS Custodied brokerage account with the Brokerage Cash Services feature ("Brokerage Cash Services account"), a Priority Credit Line, or a Wells Fargo Bank Priority Credit Line accessible through the Service, to use Bill Pay. You authorize us to add Eligible Accounts that are Wells Fargo credit card or loan accounts as payees in Bill Pay, but depending on your history related to those accounts, we may not automatically establish them as your Bill Pay payees. For certain providers, you may have to provide additional identification information to see the bill detail information from our Website, or you may have to visit your provider’s site directly to see bill detail information.
Qualifications & exceptions
Automatic establishment of credit card or loan payees depends on account history
Account & Service Control · User right or choice
Joint Account Shared Bill Pay Funding Authority
Joint account holders are each permitted to use the same shared joint account as their individual Bill Pay funding account.
Details
Who
Joint account holders
What it does
use same account as Bill Pay Funding Eligible Account for individual use
Supporting quotations
Joint account holders may use the same account as their Bill Pay Funding Eligible Account for their individual use of Bill Pay.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to joint account holders using the account for individual Bill Pay access
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Automatic Cancellation of Pending Payments Upon Account Closure or Restriction
If a funding account closes or is restricted for any reason, Wells Fargo cancels all pending payments associated with the account, and the user assumes sole responsibility for making all pending and future payments.
Details
Who
Wells Fargo
What it does
cancel all pending payments associated with the account
Condition
Funding Eligible Account closes or is restricted for any reason
Supporting quotations
If your Bill Pay Funding Eligible Account closes or is restricted for any reason, we'll cancel all pending payments associated with the account. It will be your sole responsibility to make all pending and future payments.
Qualifications & exceptions
User assumes sole responsibility for all pending and future payments upon account closure or restriction
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Account Eligibility Restrictions and Discretionary Risk Exclusions
Certain account types (such as retirement, trust, custodial, or corporate accounts) may be ineligible or restricted by external banks, and Wells Fargo reserves the right to decline any account deemed to present risk.
Details
Who
Wells Fargo
What it does
decline use of any Account believed to present risk
What it covers
retirement, savings, trusts, loans, custodial, and corporate account eligibility
Supporting quotations
Not all types of accounts are eligible for Transfer & Payments Service. We may decline the use of any Account that we believe may present a risk to you and/or us. Be sure to check with your U.S. financial institution for restrictions regarding transfers among your retirement (401k, IRA, etc.), savings, trusts, loans, custodial, business, corporate, and other account types.
Qualifications & exceptions
Wells Fargo may decline use of any account believed to present risk
Account & Service Control · User right or choice
Transfer Cancellation Rights and Channels
Transfers that are in process cannot be canceled or stopped. For recurring or future one-time transfers, users may cancel before the process date or cut-off time by logging into the service or calling customer service. Recurring transfers can be canceled for the next transfer or the entire schedule.
Details
Condition
Payments that are in process cannot be canceled or stopped
What it does
cancel any transfer before process date or cut-off time
What it does
cancel only the next scheduled transfer or entire recurring transfer schedule
What it does
cancel transfer by logging in or calling 1-800-956-4442
Supporting quotations
Payments that are in process cannot be canceled or stopped.
you may cancel any transfer as long as we receive the request before the process date or other applicable cut-off time of the one-time transfer or the next scheduled recurring transfer.
For recurring transfers, you may cancel only the next scheduled transfer or the entire recurring transfer schedule.
After the entire recurring transfer schedule is canceled, all future transfers will be canceled and you must reschedule it if you want transfers to be made in the future.
You may cancel a transfer by logging on to the Transfer & Payments Service or by contacting us at Wells Fargo Online Customer Service at 1-800-956-4442.
Qualifications & exceptions
In-process transfers cannot be canceled or stopped
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Transfer Service Suspension and Reinstatement Discretion
Wells Fargo reserves the right to immediately suspend access to the Transfer & Payments Service without prior notice upon problems (such as failed debit attempts or collection issues). Reinstatement is granted or denied in Wells Fargo's sole discretion and may require lower transaction limits and additional terms.
Details
What it does
suspend right to use Transfer & Payments Service immediately without prior notice upon problem
Condition
suspension action is reasonable to protect bank from loss
What it does
request reinstatement by contacting customer service at 1-800-956-4442
What it does
grant or deny reinstatement in sole discretion, subject to lower dollar limits or restrictions
Supporting quotations
Without limiting any other right or remedy that we may have under this Agreement or otherwise, we reserve the right to suspend your right to use the Transfer & Payments Service, immediately and without prior notice to you, if we incur a problem with your use of the Transfer & Payments Service.
We may do so if, for example, there is a failure in attempting to debit any of your Accounts or to collect any of your fund transfers as described above.
You understand and agree that such action is reasonable for us to take in order to protect Wells Fargo from loss.
In the event of such suspension, you may request reinstatement of your service by contacting us at 1-800-956-4442.
In our sole discretion, we may grant or deny reinstatement of your use of the Transfer & Payments Service.
If we agree to reinstate you, we may initially reinstate your Transfer & Payments Service subject to lower per-transaction and monthly dollar limits and/or with other restrictions.
Qualifications & exceptions
Suspension may occur immediately without prior notice
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Transfer Service Termination Grounds and Discretion
Subject to applicable law, Wells Fargo may terminate user rights to use the Transfer & Payments Service at any time and for any reason, including agreement violations, provision of false information, or interference with other users or service administration.
Details
What it does
terminate right to use Transfer & Payments Service at any time and for any reason
Condition
violation of terms of Agreement or bank rights
Condition
providing false or misleading information
Condition
interfering with other users or administration of service
Supporting quotations
Subject to applicable law or regulation, we may terminate your right to use the Transfer & Payments Service at any time and for any reason, including if in our sole judgment we believe you:
Engaged in conduct or activities that violate any of the terms of this Agreement or our rights; or
Provided us with false or misleading information; or
Interfered with other users or the administration of the Transfer & Payments Services.
Qualifications & exceptions
Subject to applicable law or regulation
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Mobile Deposit App Availability, Device Eligibility, and Carrier Coverage
The Mobile Deposit Service requires downloading the Wells Fargo Mobile app onto an eligible mobile device meeting supported operating system requirements. Service availability may be affected by carrier coverage, and certain accounts are ineligible for mobile deposit.
Details
What it does
download mobile app on eligible mobile device to access Mobile Deposit Service
Condition
availability affected by mobile carrier coverage area
Condition
some accounts are not eligible for mobile deposit
Supporting quotations
The Mobile Deposit Service is only available through the Wells Fargo Mobile app for eligible Mobile Devices. Download the Wells Fargo Mobile app on an eligible Mobile Device.
Availability of the Mobile Deposit Service may be affected by your mobile carrier’s coverage area.
Some accounts are not eligible for mobile deposit.
Qualifications & exceptions
Availability affected by carrier coverage area; certain accounts are not eligible
Not stated here
The text of the linked Supported Browsers and Wells Fargo Mobile App Requirements is not supplied in this agreement
Account & Service Control · Permission or license
Mobile Deposit Termination Rights and Transmitted Image Governance
Either Wells Fargo or the user may terminate or discontinue the Mobile Deposit Service at any time. Transmitted check images remain governed by this Agreement.
Details
What it does
terminate Mobile Deposit Service at any time
What it does
stop using Mobile Deposit Service at any time
Condition
transmitted check images remain subject to this Agreement
Supporting quotations
We may terminate the Mobile Deposit Service at any time. You may stop using the Mobile Deposit Service at any time. However, any image transmitted through the Mobile Deposit Service shall be subject to this Agreement.
Qualifications & exceptions
Service terminable at any time by either party; transmitted images remain governed by agreement
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Paze Digital Wallet Service, Card Tokenization, and Online Merchant Scope
Paze is an online checkout solution operated by Early Warning Services, LLC that stores eligible card credentials in a digital wallet. Added card numbers are tokenized and replaced with digital card numbers upon wallet activation. Paze is available only with participating online merchants (not physical stores), and certain merchants may require merchant account creation.
Details
What it does
Paze digital wallet operated by Early Warning Services stores card credentials
What it does
tokenize card number and replace with digital card number
What it does
activate Paze wallet to share tokenized credentials with participating online merchants
Condition
available only with participating online merchants; cannot be used at physical stores
Supporting quotations
The provisions in this Section only apply to the Paze digital wallet service (Paze), which is an online checkout solution operated by a third party, Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning").
Paze stores your eligible credit and debit card payment credentials and related personal information, in a digital wallet created for you. When your eligible card is added to Paze, your actual card number is tokenized and replaced with a different digital card number.
You will need to activate your Paze wallet before you can use it. Paze lets you select your eligible credit or debit card from your Paze wallet, and share your tokenized payment credentials and related personal information with participating merchants to make purchases online.
Paze is only available with participating online merchants and cannot be used at physical merchant locations. Some merchants may require that an account be created with them before Paze can be used at checkout. Certain eligibility criteria to use Paze apply.
Paze Contact Information Maintenance and Automatic Replacement Card Updates
Users must maintain up-to-date contact information with Wells Fargo and accurate shipping addresses with Paze or merchants. When cards are replaced or re-issued, Wells Fargo automatically provides updated credential information to Paze, Early Warning, and the card network.
Details
What it does
maintain current contact info with bank and provide accurate shipping address to Paze/merchants
What it does
automatically provide updated card credentials to Paze, Early Warning, and card network upon card replacement
Supporting quotations
You are required to maintain your current and most up-to-date contact information with us, such as your email address, mobile phone number, and statement address. It is your responsibility to provide to Paze and/or the participating merchant your accurate shipping address.
When your eligible Wells Fargo card is replaced or re-issued, we may automatically provide Paze, Early Warning, and your card network, with updated information about your eligible card payment credentials.
Qualifications & exceptions
Bank automatically updates replacement card credentials with Paze, Early Warning, and card network
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Paze User Eligibility Criteria, Representations, and Bank Discretion
Paze usage requires meeting eligibility criteria: users must represent they are U.S. residents, at least 18 years old, and primary account holders for selected cards. Wells Fargo determines which card accounts are eligible and reserves sole discretion to modify or terminate eligibility rules or change authentication processes.
Details
Condition
user and card accounts must meet eligibility requirements
Condition
representation of U.S. residency, age 18+, and primary account holder status
What it does
bank determines card account eligibility and reserves right to add accounts
What it does
modify or terminate eligibility requirements or change card authentication in sole discretion
Supporting quotations
Your use of Paze is contingent on you and your credit and debit card Eligible Accounts meeting certain eligibility requirements.
In order to use Paze, you represent that: (a) you are a U.S. resident, (b) you are at least 18 years of age, and (c) you are the primary account holder for the Eligible Accounts you select to use with Paze.
Wells Fargo, not Paze, will determine which of your Wells Fargo credit and/or debit card Eligible Accounts are eligible for Paze. We reserve the right to add additional Eligible Accounts to Paze in the future.
We have the right and sole discretion to modify or terminate the eligibility requirements to use Wells Fargo cards with Paze. We may also change the card authentication process for our cards.
Qualifications & exceptions
Must be U.S. resident, 18+, and primary account holder; bank holds sole discretion over card eligibility
Account & Service Control · User right or choice
Paze Card Removal Rights and Opt-Out Management Channels
Users have the right to remove Wells Fargo cards from Paze by calling 1-800-956-4442 or through the Wells Fargo Mobile app wallet. To opt out of Paze entirely, users may manage their status via the Paze website (https://paze.com/optout).
Details
What it does
remove Wells Fargo cards from Paze
What it does
remove cards by calling 1-800-956-4442 or via Wells Fargo Mobile app wallet
What it does
opt-out of Paze entirely through https://paze.com/optout
Supporting quotations
You have the right to remove your Wells Fargo cards from Paze. To the extent that you have cards from other financial institutions in Paze, you understand that Wells Fargo can only remove your Wells Fargo cards from Paze.
To remove your Wells Fargo cards from Paze, you may call Wells Fargo Online Customer Service at 1-800-956-4442 for assistance, or if your cards appear in your Paze digital wallet in the Wells Fargo Mobile app you can remove them there.
If Paze is available to you and you do not wish to continue to participate in Paze, you may opt-out of Paze entirely through the Paze wallet management website: https://paze.com/optout.
Qualifications & exceptions
Wells Fargo can only remove its own cards; full opt-out available at paze.com/optout
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Paze Lawful Use Duty and Suspension/Termination Discretion
Users must use Paze only for lawful purposes, avoiding activities causing liability, reputational harm, or brand damage. Wells Fargo, Paze, and Early Warning reserve discretionary rights to define prohibited uses and suspend or terminate card participation or Paze usage at any time.
Details
Condition
duty to use Paze only for lawful purposes avoiding liability or reputational harm
What it does
suspend or terminate ability to use Wells Fargo cards in Paze at any time
What it does
suspend or terminate Paze usage by bank, Paze, or Early Warning for failing criteria
Supporting quotations
You agree that you will only use Paze for lawful purposes, and not for purposes or activities that may lead to liability, reputational harm, or brand damage to Wells Fargo, Paze, or Early Warning. We reserve the right to determine prohibited uses of Paze at our sole discretion, and at any time, consistent with applicable law or regulation.
You agree that unless otherwise required by applicable law or regulation, we can suspend or terminate your ability to use your eligible Wells Fargo cards in Paze, in whole or in part, at any time.
You further agree that unless otherwise required by applicable law or regulation, we, Paze, and Early Warning, may suspend or terminate your usage of Paze, if at any time we determine that it does not meet our, Paze's, or Early Warning's, criteria for Paze usage.
Qualifications & exceptions
Bank, Paze, and Early Warning may suspend or terminate usage at any time
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Automatic Account Alerts and Alerts Service Delivery Preferences and Opt-Out
Wells Fargo automatically sends critical alerts (fraud, activity, statements, profile changes) via email, text, or push notifications, and offers an Alerts Service for customizable delivery preferences. Push notifications can be turned off in app settings, and text alerts can be opted out by replying STOP.
Details
What it does
automatically send alert messages via email, text, or push notification
What it does
turn off push notifications in app settings or reply STOP to opt out of text alerts
What it does
choose delivery preferences and manage Alerts Service settings through Service
Supporting quotations
Wells Fargo may automatically send you certain alert messages via email, text message, push notification, and/or by other means, including to your Mobile Device or to any phone number you have provided to us.
These messages may include notifications about potential fraud on your accounts, debit card or credit card, recent account activity, statement ready notifications, or changes to your online profile.
You can opt not to receive push notifications by turning off push notifications on your Wells Fargo Mobile app. You may also opt out of receiving text messages by replying STOP at any time.
Wells Fargo also offers an Alerts Service ("Alerts Service") through Wells Fargo Online or Wells Fargo Mobile for your Eligible Account(s). You may choose to receive eligible alerts through (as available) email message(s), text message(s), push notification(s), and/or by other means.
You may modify your Alerts Service delivery preferences or choose to discontinue receiving alerts by updating your alerts through the Service.
Qualifications & exceptions
Opt-out of push notifications via mobile app settings; opt-out of text alerts by replying STOP
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Push Notification App Usage Requirement and Delivery Maintenance
Wells Fargo sends push notifications only to devices where the mobile app is frequently used. To maintain or resume push notification delivery, users must log in to the Wells Fargo Mobile app frequently.
Details
Condition
push notifications sent to devices where mobile app is frequently used
What it does
log in frequently to maintain or resume push notification delivery
Supporting quotations
Wells Fargo sends push notifications to devices on which the Wells Fargo Mobile app is frequently used.
To ensure continued delivery or resume delivery of push notifications, log on to the Wells Fargo Mobile app on your device frequently.
Qualifications & exceptions
User must log into mobile app frequently to maintain or resume push notifications
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Alerts Service Unilateral Termination and Modification Without Notice
Wells Fargo may modify, suspend, or terminate the Alerts Service at any time without notice, and may alter or cancel the content or delivery method of any automatic alerts.
Details
What it does
terminate or change use of Alerts Service at any time without notice
What it does
change, modify, or cancel content or delivery method of automatic alerts
Supporting quotations
Wells Fargo may terminate or change your use of the Alerts Service at any time without notice.
We may also change, modify, or cancel either the content or the delivery method of any automatic alerts.
Qualifications & exceptions
Bank may terminate or alter alerts service at any time without notice
Account & Service Control · Permission or license
Online Statements, Electronic Legal Notices Delivery, and User Authority Warranty
Account statements, tax documents, and legal notices can be delivered online as PDF documents for certain accounts. Users warrant they have legal authority to receive documents electronically. Paper mailing may still occur where legally required. Wells Fargo is not responsible for non-delivery if a valid email is not maintained.
Details
What it does
deliver statements, tax documents, and legal notices electronically as PDF
Condition
paper statements mailed if legally required; bank not responsible if email invalid
Condition
user warrants legal authority to receive communications electronically
What it does
modify or delete features of online statements in sole discretion
Supporting quotations
Many account documents — including statements, tax documents, and legal notices — can be delivered online for certain Eligible Accounts and Online Financial Services. You have the option to view, save, or print PDF versions of your account documents from the Website via desktop, tablet, or Mobile Device.
Any legal notices or disclosures about your Eligible Account or Online Financial Service that would normally accompany your paper account statement, or that we would mail to you, may be delivered to you electronically.
In some cases, we must continue to mail paper statements, legal notices, and disclosures even if you elect to receive them electronically. Wells Fargo is not responsible for statement non-delivery if you do not maintain a valid email address as described in Section 12(c).
By requesting that bills, statements, or other communications from us be sent to you electronically, you warrant that you have the right, power, and authority to receive them electronically.
We may add to, modify, or delete any feature of online statements and documents at our sole discretion.
Qualifications & exceptions
Electronic delivery of legal notices authorized; paper statements may still be mailed if legally required
Most Eligible Account statements and documents can be delivered online. Users determine specific online statement eligibility by logging into the Website.
Details
What it does
deliver most account statements and documents online
What it does
determine statement eligibility by logging into the Website
Supporting quotations
Most Eligible Account statements and documents can be delivered online. You can determine online statement eligibility by signing on to the Website.
Qualifications & exceptions
Account eligibility determined by logging into secure website
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Online Statement Enrollment, Email Maintenance, and Joint Account Delivery Preferences
Enrollment requires a valid email address to receive availability notifications; failing to maintain an updated email may cause revocation of online delivery and return to U.S. Mail. Many accounts come with online-only delivery automatically. Any account owner or authorized representative can change delivery preferences, binding all account owners.
Details
Condition
enrollment requires valid email; failure to maintain email revokes online delivery to U.S. Mail
What it does
delivery preference change by any account owner applies to all account owners
Condition
automatic online-only delivery with right to switch to U.S. Mail at any time
Supporting quotations
Online statements and documents are available for certain Eligible Accounts or Online Financial Services if you have completed enrollment in the Service and provided us with a valid email address.
We may revoke your online-only statement and document option and change your delivery preference to U.S. Mail if you don't maintain a valid email address.
Delivery preferences can be changed by any account owner or Authorized Representative, and the new delivery preference will apply to all owners or Authorized Representatives of that account.
Depending on the Eligible Account or Online Financial Service, one or more of the following may be true:
Many Eligible Accounts and Online Financial Services automatically come with online-only delivery for statements and documents. This means you will no longer receive paper statements and documents, unless required by law or regulation. You can change your delivery preference to U.S. Mail at any time.
For Eligible Accounts or Online Financial Services that don't automatically come with online-only delivery, you can choose online-only delivery for that Eligible Account or Online Financial Service.
Qualifications & exceptions
Delivery preference changed by any owner applies to all owners; failure to maintain valid email revokes online delivery
Account & Service Control · User right or choice
Deposit Account Online Check Images Viewing and Photocopy Requests
For deposit accounts, users may view online images of posted checks and may request mailed photocopies of canceled checks from Wells Fargo.
Details
What it does
view online images of posted checks for deposit accounts
What it does
request mailed photocopy of canceled checks
Supporting quotations
For deposit accounts, you may view online images of the individual checks posted to your account. You can ask us to mail a photocopy of a canceled check to you.
Qualifications & exceptions
Online check images available for posted checks; paper photocopies available upon request
Account & Service Control · Permission or license
Electronic Tax Documents Consent Scope and October 15 Availability
Enrolled users providing a valid email can view year-end tax documents online without separate enrollment. Consenting to electronic delivery substitutes paper copies for designated tax forms across consecutive years until withdrawn. Tax forms remain available online until at least October 15 of the delivery year.
Details
Condition
online tax documents available to enrolled users with valid email without separate enrollment
What it does
consent to receive tax documents electronically instead of paper mail
When
available online until at least October 15 of delivery year
Supporting quotations
Online year-end tax documents may be available to customers with certain account types who are enrolled in the Service and provide a valid email address for the Service. You don't have to complete a separate enrollment process to view your tax documents online.
You are entitled to receive paper versions of your tax documents by U.S. Mail. By selecting Online as your delivery preference, you are consenting to receive those tax documents electronically instead.
Your consent applies to all the tax documents you have designated for Online delivery. The consent for each form designated will remain in effect for every year that form is required to be furnished until the consent is withdrawn in the manner provided below.
Tax documents will remain available to you online until at least October 15 of the year in which they are delivered for Eligible Accounts (except for closed accounts, as provided in Sections 3(d) and 12(e) of this Agreement).
Qualifications & exceptions
Consent covers designated forms annually until withdrawn; documents accessible online until October 15
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Tax Document Electronic Consent Withdrawal Channels, Paper Copies, and Account Closure
Consent to electronic tax documents may be withdrawn online, by phone, or in writing, taking up to two business days to take effect. Brokerage tax forms (e.g. 5498, FMV) may be delivered with monthly statements. Paper copies may be requested by phone without withdrawing electronic consent. Closing accounts terminates electronic tax document delivery.
Details
What it does
withdraw consent online, by phone, or in writing, taking up to two Business Days
Condition
brokerage tax forms delivered as part of monthly statements under same preferences
What it does
request paper copies without withdrawing electronic consent
Condition
closing account ends electronic delivery of tax documents
Supporting quotations
You may withdraw your consent to electronic delivery by changing your delivery preferences back to U.S. Mail from the delivery preference section of the Website, by calling customer service at 1-800-956-4442, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Wells Fargo Advisor accounts call 1-877-879-2495, Monday to Friday, 8:00am ET to midnight ET, or 1-866-552-3312 (WFCS Custodied brokerage accounts), Monday to Friday, 8:00am ET to midnight ET, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am ET to 6:00pm ET), or in writing to Wells Fargo Customer Correspondence, PO Box 6995, Portland, OR, 97228-6995.
Note that delivery preference changes will be reflected immediately on the Website but may take up to two Business Days to take effect.
For Brokerage, certain tax forms, 5498 and Fair Market Value information related to your accounts, may be delivered as part of your monthly account statement. If you agree to online delivery for monthly account statement documents, you also agree to online delivery for these documents.
You will receive confirmation via email of any change to your delivery preference. Should you change your delivery preference to U.S. Mail, this email will be the written confirmation of your withdrawal of consent to electronic delivery.
You may obtain a paper copy of any tax document we deliver electronically by calling customer service at 1-800-956-4442, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; or for Wells Fargo Advisors accounts, please contact your Financial Advisor or call 1-877-879-2495, Monday to Friday, 8:00am ET to midnight ET, or 1-866-552-3312 (WFCS Custodied brokerage accounts), Monday to Friday, 8:00am ET to midnight ET, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am ET to 6:00pm ET). Requesting a paper copy of your electronically-delivered tax document does not change your delivery preference or withdraw your consent to electronic delivery.
If you close the related account or end your online banking relationship with us, tax documents will no longer be delivered to you electronically.
Qualifications & exceptions
Preference change takes up to two business days; requesting paper copies does not withdraw consent
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Online Contact Information and Brokerage Email Updating Procedures
Users update contact info and email addresses in the Update Contact Information section of the Website. To update brokerage notification emails, users must update their email address and then configure the delivery preference section.
Details
What it does
update contact information and email address within Website section
What it does
update brokerage email by updating email then updating delivery preference section
Supporting quotations
You may update your contact information and email address within the "Update Contact Information" section found on the Website. To change the email address associated with your brokerage notifications, once you have changed your email, then go to the delivery preference section found within the website.
Electronic Tax Documents Hardware, Software, and Storage Requirements
To access and retain electronic tax documents, users require a supported browser, PDF reader software (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader), a compatible computer/OS, electronic storage for digital retention, and a printer for paper retention.
Details
Condition
requires supported browser, PDF reader, and compatible computer operating system
What it does
printer required for paper retention and electronic storage for digital retention
Supporting quotations
describes in detail the hardware and software you need to access and print your tax documents. In summary, you will need:
a current version of an internet browser we support,
a current version of a program that accurately reads and displays PDF files (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader), and
a computer and an operating system capable of supporting all of the above.
You will also need a printer if you wish to print out and retain records on paper, and electronic storage if you wish to retain records in electronic form.
Qualifications & exceptions
Requires supported browser, PDF reader, compatible computer, and printer/storage
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Bank Reservation of Right to Communicate via U.S. Mail
Wells Fargo reserves the right at all times to communicate with users in writing using U.S. Mail regardless of chosen electronic delivery preferences.
Details
What it does
reserve right to communicate in writing using U.S. Mail regardless of elected options
Supporting quotations
We always reserve the right to communicate with you in writing using U.S. Mail, regardless of what other options you have chosen.
Qualifications & exceptions
Bank reserves right to communicate via U.S. Mail regardless of electronic options selected
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Online Delivery Unilateral Termination and Email-Based Revocation
Wells Fargo may terminate online statement and document delivery for any accounts or services without notice, and may revoke online-only delivery changing preferences to U.S. Mail if a valid email address is not maintained.
Details
What it does
terminate online delivery of statements and documents without notice
What it does
revoke online-only option and switch to U.S. Mail for failure to maintain valid email
Supporting quotations
We may terminate online delivery of statements and documents to you for one or more Eligible Accounts or Online Financial Services, without notice.
As provided in Section 12(c) of this Agreement, we may revoke your online-only statement and document option and change your delivery preference to U.S. Mail if you don't maintain a valid email address.
Qualifications & exceptions
Bank may terminate online delivery without notice or revoke preference for invalid email
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Financial Management Software Third-Party Licensing and Access Limits Disclaimer
Financial Management Software includes Quicken, QuickBooks Desktop, and other identified software. Users must maintain separate license agreements with software providers. Wells Fargo is not liable for access duration restrictions imposed by software provider licenses.
Details
What it covers
software includes Quicken, QuickBooks Desktop, and other identified software
What it does
obtain valid separate license agreement with software provider
What it does
bank not liable for online access duration restrictions in software provider licenses
Supporting quotations
Financial Management Software includes: Quicken®, QuickBooks® Desktop Software, and other software we may identify on the Website.
You are responsible for obtaining a valid and separate license agreement with the provider of your Financial Management Software.
Your license agreement with the provider of your Financial Management Software may restrict the duration of your online access; we aren't liable for any such limitations or restrictions.
Qualifications & exceptions
User responsible for software licenses; bank not liable for provider access restrictions
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Financial Management Software Data Downloads, Bill Pay Initiation, and Feature Discretion
Wells Fargo may permit downloading account information and initiating Bill Pay instructions through Financial Management Software for designated Eligible Accounts. Wells Fargo reserves the right to add, modify, or delete software access features at any time.
Details
What it does
permit downloading account information from eligible accounts into software
What it does
permit initiating Bill Pay instructions through software for identified accounts
What it does
add to, modify, or delete software access features at bank discretion
Supporting quotations
We may choose to let you download information into your Financial Management Software from certain Eligible Accounts.
We may also let you initiate Bill Pay instructions through your Financial Management Software. The Eligible Accounts for which these options are available will be identified on the Website.
We may also add to, modify, or delete any feature of your ability to access the Service through your Financial Management Software.
Qualifications & exceptions
Bank reserves discretion to add, modify, or delete software access features
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Disabling Service Features Mandatory Phone Notification Requirement
Even if Financial Management Software offers options to disable Service features, users must contact Wells Fargo directly by calling 1-800-956-4442 to effectively disable any Service feature.
Details
What it does
contact bank by calling 1-800-956-4442 to disable any feature of the Service
Supporting quotations
Your Financial Management Software may provide the option of disabling selected features of the Service. To disable any feature of the Service, you MUST contact us by calling 1-800-956-4442 with your notification.
Qualifications & exceptions
Disabling service features requires calling 1-800-956-4442 directly
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
User Security Hygiene, Sole User Warranty, and Authorized/Unauthorized Usage Liability
Users agree to be the sole user of credentials, keep them confidential, maintain up-to-date OS/software/anti-virus, keep valid contact details, and sign off after sessions. Wells Fargo may rely on instructions received under user credentials, and users are liable for all service usage and fees, whether authorized or unauthorized, except as limited by consumer EFT law.
Details
What it does
responsible for actions under credentials; bank entitled to rely on sign-in instructions
What it does
duty to keep credentials confidential, sign off after session, and maintain current OS and antivirus
Condition
maintain valid contact info and warrant sole user status without credential sharing
What it does
responsible for all service usage and fees whether authorized or unauthorized
Supporting quotations
You agree that:
You are responsible for actions taken by anyone using the Service after signing in with your username and password, or any other Wells Fargo approved authentication control, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation. We are entitled to rely and act upon instructions received under your username and password.
You are responsible for keeping your username and password confidential.
You are responsible for ensuring that you have signed off from the Service when your session is complete to prevent unauthorized persons from using the Service.
You are responsible for ensuring your computer operating system, software, browser version, plug-ins, and anti-virus software are all current and up-to-date.
You are responsible for ensuring that you have a valid email address and phone number at all times.
You will be the only user of your username and password, and that you won't transfer or disclose any of this information to any other person.
You will be responsible for all usage of the Service and any fees associated with use of other services accessed through the Service on your Eligible Account, whether or not authorized by you, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation (including, to the extent applicable, the protections described in Section 5 relating to EFTs for Consumer accounts).
Qualifications & exceptions
User warrants sole use of credentials, duty to maintain updated OS/antivirus, and liability for all usage/fees
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
User Information Accuracy Obligation and Identity Misrepresentation Ban
Users agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete personal information upon request and agree not to misrepresent their identity.
Details
Condition
provide accurate, current, and complete information and refrain from misrepresenting identity
Supporting quotations
You will provide true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as requested.
You will not misrepresent your identity.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
User Responsibility for Access Equipment, Operating Software, and Telecom Services
Users are solely responsible for acquiring, configuring, and maintaining all computers, telephones, hardware, third-party software, and telecommunication services required to access the Service.
Details
Condition
provide and maintain equipment, non-bank software, and telecommunications necessary for access
Supporting quotations
You will be responsible for and provide all computer, telephone, and other equipment, software (other than any software provided by us), and services necessary to access the Service.
Qualifications & exceptions
Excludes bank-provided software
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Multi-Channel Account Notices and Delivery to Recorded Contact Addresses
Wells Fargo delivers Account-Related Information electronically, by phone, through mail, or by overnight courier, addressed to the record E-address, phone number, or postal address of the account owner unless an alternate address is specified.
Details
What it does
deliver notices electronically, by mail, or phone to owner address in records
Supporting quotations
We'll provide notices and other information regarding your Eligible Account, Online Financial Service, or the Service (collectively "Account-Related Information") electronically, by phone, through the mail (U.S. Postal Service or overnight courier), or by other means, except as expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement.
We'll send this information to the electronic address ("E-Address"), phone number, or postal address, of the owner of the applicable Eligible Account or Online Financial Service as reflected in our records, unless you specify a different E-address, phone number, or postal address.
Qualifications & exceptions
Notices sent to contact details in bank records unless user provides alternate instructions
Bank notices are deemed delivered upon posting online, electronic transmission, or mailing, with user assuming transit risk. Delivery to one joint account owner constitutes delivery to all, and user notices to the bank take effect only upon actual receipt.
Details
Condition
bank notices deemed delivered upon posting, transmission, or mailing; user assumes transit risk
What it does
joint owner receiving notice must copy all co-owners and delegates
Condition
user notice effective only upon bank actual receipt and opportunity to act
Supporting quotations
Any notice or Account-Related Information we send you will be effective, and deemed delivered to you, when posted on our Website, sent electronically, mailed, or otherwise made available to you. You assume the risk of loss in the mail or other transit.
If your Eligible Account has multiple owners, we may send Account-Related Information to any one of them. The person receiving the notice is responsible for providing copies of all Account-Related Information to all joint account owners, Delegates, or other persons with access to the applicable Eligible Account or Online Financial Service.
Any notice you send to us won't be effective until we actually receive it and have a reasonable opportunity to act on it.
Qualifications & exceptions
User assumes risk of transit loss; delivery to one joint owner is deemed delivery to all
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Electronic Notice Delivery Channels, Website Posting, and E-Address Definition
Under ESIGN and agreement terms, written information may be delivered to user E-Addresses, posted to the bank website, or sent to secure online banking mailboxes. E-Addresses include email, internet addresses, text numbers, and electronic access identifiers.
Details
What it does
deliver written notices electronically to E-Address, website posting, or secure mailbox
Condition
definition of E-Address encompassing email, web, text numbers, and access addresses
Supporting quotations
Unless applicable law or regulation states otherwise or pursuant to the ESIGN Consent to Use Electronic Records and Signatures, when we need to provide you with information in writing, we can send it electronically:
To your E-Address (if applicable and you have provided us with a valid email address); or
By posting the information to our Website; or
To your online banking secure mailbox, or other electronic means.
E-Addresses include email addresses, other internet addresses, text messaging numbers, or other electronic access addresses provided to us in accordance with this Agreement.
Qualifications & exceptions
Governed by ESIGN consent and applicable laws
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Consent for Calls and Texts via Autodialer and Exclusion of VoIP/Landline SMS
Providing a phone number grants consent to receive calls and texts from Wells Fargo (using autodialers, prerecorded, or artificial voice) for servicing, debt collection, and marketing. Wells Fargo does not support SMS/MMS for VoIP, prepaid, or landline numbers.
Details
What it does
receive automated calls and texts for account servicing, debt collection, and product discussions
Exception
SMS and MMS unsupported on VoIP, prepaid, and landline lines
Supporting quotations
When you provide a phone number to us, you are authorized to provide this phone number(s) and agree to receive calls and text messages from Wells Fargo at this number(s) for all your current and future Wells Fargo products and services. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Automated systems, including prerecorded or artificial voice may be used. To help protect your account security, Wells Fargo does not support SMS or MMS functionality for recognized VoIP, prepaid, or landline phone numbers. In order to receive text messages from Wells Fargo, such as one-time passcodes or suspicious activity alerts, an eligible phone number and Mobile Device are required.
You agree that we may call you and text you to service your accounts, collect any amount you may owe, or discuss our relationship, products, and services with you, as described in this Section.
Qualifications & exceptions
Autodialers and artificial voices permitted; SMS/MMS not supported for VoIP, prepaid, or landline numbers
Account & Service Control · Company practice
Third-Party Email/SMS Transmission on User Behalf and Recipient Consent Warranty
Users authorize Wells Fargo to send emails and text messages to third parties on the user's behalf to execute instructions, warranting that third-party recipient consent has been obtained, and agreeing that messages may identify the user.
Details
What it does
bank sends communications identifying user to third parties based on user instructions and consent warranty
Supporting quotations
You authorize us to send emails and text messages to others on your behalf, if needed to carry out your instructions regarding an Eligible Account or Online Financial Service. You confirm and agree that you have obtained consent from the person who owns or is the current subscriber of the email address or phone number to receive the communication. These communications may identify you by name and may state that we're sending them on your behalf and according to your instructions.
Qualifications & exceptions
User warrants obtaining prior consent from recipient owner or current subscriber
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Undeliverable Notices Protocol: Alternate Routing, Destruction, and Suspension
If account documents or electronic notifications are returned as undeliverable, Wells Fargo may halt mailings, destroy returned documents, hold documents for pickup, switch from mail to email after two failures, or suspend account access.
Details
What it does
stop mailings, destroy returned records, switch delivery method, or suspend account access on delivery failures
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Unless otherwise prohibited by the laws or regulations governing your Eligible Account or Online Financial Service, this section applies if Account-Related Information documents are returned or electronic notifications are returned as undeliverable.
This means we can stop sending Account-Related Information or electronic notifications to you until you provide a valid postal or valid email to us.
We may also:
Destroy Account-Related Information sent to you and returned to us as undeliverable.
Hold the Account-Related Information for your Account for you to pick up.
Stop sending the Account-Related Information through the current delivery method and use an alternative delivery method. For example, if we're sending Account-Related Information to you via the U.S. Postal Service, and the information is returned to us as undeliverable on two or more occasions, we may attempt to deliver the information to your E-Address instead.
Suspend access to your Eligible Accounts or Online Financial Services.
If we hold Account-Related Information for you to pick up and it remains unclaimed for a period of time, we may send the Account-Related Information to the address reflected in our records for your Eligible Account or destroy it.
Qualifications & exceptions
Mail switched to email after two undeliverable returns; account access may be suspended
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Duty to Report Contact Changes, Postal Service Updates, and Account Scope
Users must immediately report losing authorization for any contact number or address. Address changes may be triggered by user request, USPS address change notices, or address verification services, and may be applied across specific or all accounts.
Details
What it does
notify bank immediately of contact changes; bank updates records via user, USPS, or address databases
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You agree to notify us immediately if you no longer own or you are no longer authorized to use or share your address, E-Address, or phone number you previously provided to us. Address changes may be initiated:
At your request, you can instruct us to change the address or E-Address to which we send notices or Account-Related Information about your Account at any time.
If we get an address change notice from the U.S. Postal Service.
If another party in the business of providing correct address information notifies us that the address in our records no longer corresponds to your address.
We may act on instructions purportedly made on your behalf within a reasonable time after we receive them.
Unless you instruct us otherwise, we may change the U.S. Postal Service address or E-Address only for the account(s) you specify, or for all or some of your other account(s) with us.
Qualifications & exceptions
Bank may update addresses based on USPS or commercial address services; applies across accounts
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Customer Support, Complaints Escalation, and Feedback Channels
Users may submit feedback, complaints, and inquiries to Wells Fargo by calling 1-844-WF1-CARE (1-844-931-2273) or through online customer care feedback forms.
Details
What it does
contact bank for complaints and feedback via toll-free phone or online support page
Supporting quotations
Your feedback and questions matter. Share your feedback and complaints so we can better serve you, and contact us with questions:
Call 1-844-WF1-CARE (1-844-931-2273)
Visit us at
Qualifications & exceptions
Phone support available at 1-844-WF1-CARE
Account & Service Control · Procedure
Servicing Channels, Relay Call Acceptance, and Secure Advisors Messaging Mandate
Wells Fargo provides support via mail, branch visits, phone (1-800-956-4442), and accepts relay calls (711). Users must use the dedicated secure messaging feature when transmitting confidential Wells Fargo Advisors account information.
Details
What it does
access servicing via mail, branch bankers, customer service phone, and relay calls
What it does
mandatory use of secure messaging feature for sensitive Advisors account details
Supporting quotations
Write to us.
Talk with a banker at any Wells Fargo banking location
For other online servicing needs, call Online Customer Service at 1-800-956-4442.
We accept all relay calls, including 711.
The Service also lets you securely communicate sensitive or confidential information for your applicable Wells Fargo Advisors accounts. Use only the secure messaging feature (if available) when sharing sensitive or confidential account information about your applicable Wells Fargo Advisors accounts.
Qualifications & exceptions
Relay calls accepted; sensitive Advisors account info restricted to secure messaging