Online Statements Questions

Wells Fargo Online comes with the ability to receive and view statements for most of your accounts online. Simply enroll to set up a username and password to access your personal and business accounts online.

If you already have a username and password, sign on to view your statements online. Or, to change how you wish to receive your statements and other documents, access Manage Delivery Preferences from Statements and Documents.

Is there a fee to receive statements through Wells Fargo Online?

There is no charge to receive statements online.

Will my Wells Fargo Online statement look the same as my regular printed statement?

Yes, your Wells Fargo Online statement is the same as your paper statement and is considered an official document. It contains all the information that is included on your paper statements. A printed version of a Wells Fargo Online statement is the same as a paper statement mailed via U.S. Mail.

General questions

What if I want to receive paper statements for my eligible accounts?

To resume receiving your paper statements in the mail, sign on to update your delivery preference. Once you make your request, your next statement may be delivered through Wells Fargo Online, but all subsequent months will be delivered by mail as paper statements.

How can I get a worksheet to help me balance my checking account?

On your computer or mobile device, download and print this Worksheet to Balance your Checking Account (PDF).

If I have a joint account, can each account owner choose how they wish to receive statements?

No, the delivery preference for statements applies to all account holders. While any account holder can change the delivery preference, it will apply to all account holders. For example, if a delivery preference of “Online Only” is selected, no paper statements will be produced and mailed.

Are Wells Fargo Online statements secure?

Yes, with Wells Fargo Online or Wells Fargo Business Online, your online statements are protected.

What are the benefits of switching to Wells Fargo Online statements?

With Wells Fargo Online statements you can:

What is the difference between my Account Activity and a Wells Fargo Online statement?

Both your Account Activity screen and your Wells Fargo Online statements show your transaction history. Here are the key differences:

For example: Your credit card statement shows the transactions you made before the statement closing date and the current amount owed. Your credit card Account Activity screen shows the past 60 days of activity, including pending transactions and transactions that occurred after the statement closing date.

How can I view or get copies of my Wells Fargo Online statements?

Saving Wells Fargo Online statements

Once you open your Wells Fargo Online statement, you can save it to your computer. Provide a name for the file using a .pdf extension and a descriptive name that will help you identify the statement (for example: “CheckingMarch2019.pdf”).

Printing Wells Fargo Online statements

Once you’ve opened your statement, you can print it by using the Print function in your browser, or if you’ve saved your statement onto your computer, you can print directly from your PDF reader.

How long will my Wells Fargo Online statements be available?

Wells Fargo retains statement copies for up to seven years for most checking accounts.

The length of time Online Statements are available to view and download varies depending on the product: up to 12 months for auto loans; up to 2 years for credit cards, home equity lines of credit, and personal loans and lines of credit; and up to 7 years for deposit accounts, home mortgage accounts, and trust and managed investment accounts. The length of time the specific product statements are available online can be found in Wells Fargo Online in Statements & Documents.

How will I know when a new Wells Fargo Online statement for my eligible account(s) is available for viewing?

We'll automatically send you an email at the close of each statement cycle to let you know that your current statement is ready. You must maintain a valid email address to receive your notification. We will also send a notification to your Wells Fargo Secure Inbox through the Message Center.

Sign on to confirm your email address is current and correct. Then check to see if your email account is filing notifications in your spam or bulk folders. If it is, add Wells Fargo to your address book to ensure that notifications go to your regular inbox.

Even if you have not received an email notification from us, you can sign on and view your statements.

What should I do if my account is not listed on the Manage Delivery Preferences page?

If your eligible account is not listed on your Manage Delivery Preferences page, you will need to link it to your Wells Fargo Online or Wells Fargo Business Online account. To link your account, simply sign on and click Account Settings through the Profile & Settings menu.

If your account isn’t listed, please call us at 1-800-956-4442 .

If my account is set up for Wells Fargo Online statements, will I still receive my paper statements?

If you choose Online Only as your delivery preference for eligible accounts (most checking and savings, trust, mortgage, personal lines and loans, and credit card accounts), you won’t receive paper statements. You can view, save, and print your online statements anytime, and they are legally the same as the paper version we mail to you.

If you wish to receive paper, visit Statements and Documents and choose Manage Delivery Preferences.

How can I view my check images?

You can access images of your checks from the past 18 months through Wells Fargo Online ® on your Account Activity page.

If you’d like to have check images included in your statement (additional fees may apply), contact us.

How do I view my Brokerage statement online?

Sign on to Wells Fargo Online, and select Portfolio, then Statements & Docs in the Brokerage menu.

You will continue to receive your paper statements in the mail. If you want to save paper by turning off your paper statements, click Delivery Preferences on the Statements & Docs page and follow the simple instructions.

If you have any problems viewing your brokerage statement online, call us at 1-800-956-4442 .

A printed version of a Wells Fargo Online statement is the same as a paper statement mailed via U.S. Mail.

Can I get Wells Fargo Online statements if my account statements are combined or if I have a Prime Checking or Premier Checking account?

Yes. If you have combined statements or a Prime Checking or Premier Checking account, your Wells Fargo Online Statements will look the same as the paper statements you currently receive.

Your combined, Prime Checking and Premier Checking statements may include detailed or summary account information based on the types of accounts linked to these statements and the options available for those accounts.

To combine your checking and savings account statements, please call us at 1-800-TO-WELLS ( 1-800-869-3557 ).

Can I access my account online after it’s closed?

Yes. If you close your account, you may sign on and view your account information including your statements and documents for approximately 90 days after the date of closure.

Online Statements require Adobe ® Acrobat ® PDF reader. The length of time Online Statements are available to view and download varies depending on the product: up to 12 months for auto loans; up to 2 years for credit cards, home equity lines of credit, and personal loans and lines of credit; and up to 7 years for deposit accounts, home mortgage accounts, and trust and managed investment accounts. The length of time the specific product statements are available online can be found in Wells Fargo Online ® in Statements & documents. Availability may be affected by your mobile carrier's coverage area. Your mobile carrier’s message and data rates may apply.

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