U.S. Bank (loans) vs Wells Fargo (loans): which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology U.S. Bank (loans) and Wells Fargo (loans) score the same — 78 out of 100. Below: where they differ by factor and by fact.

Personal loans in the US 2026: banks and credit unions ranked How we rank

Score breakdown

U.S. Bank (loans)Wells Fargo (loans)
Licence100100
Transparency6060
Cost7584
Service6340

Pros and cons

U.S. Bank (loans)

  • Long licence history
  • Licence confirmed by the official list or a stated licence number
  • Publishes how to complain
  • No arrangement fee in the standard terms

Wells Fargo (loans)

  • Long licence history
  • Licence confirmed by the official list or a stated licence number
  • Publishes how to complain
  • No arrangement fee in the standard terms
  • Online application is not open to new customers

Facts side by side

FactU.S. Bank (loans)Wells Fargo (loans)
Licensed since1863 api.fdic.gov1870 api.fdic.gov
Licensed by the regulatorYes api.fdic.govYes api.fdic.gov
Published rate, % of country reference100% usbank.com82% wellsfargo.com
Free early repaymentYes usbank.comYes wellsfargo.com
No arrangement feeYes usbank.comYes wellsfargo.com
Complaints procedureYes usbank.comYes wellsfargo.com
Online application for new customersYes usbank.comNo wellsfargo.com
Support hours a weekNot verified84 h wellsfargo.com
Maximum amount, % of country reference100% usbank.com200% wellsfargo.com
Longest term84 mo usbank.com84 mo wellsfargo.com

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