Wells Fargo Introduces Earth Day 2008 Initiatives

"Our goal is to find ways through our financial products and services to help our customers save money, time and where possible, benefit the environment," said Mary Wenzel, vice president, Environmental Affairs. "Through all of our collective actions, we can make a difference -- this Earth Day and every day."

Incentive for solar energy

Consumers who purchase a new residential photovoltaic solar energy system using their Wells Fargo home equity loan or line of credit account can qualify for a $250 Wells Fargo® Visa® Gift Card. The offer is available through Dec. 31, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.wellsfargo.com/homeimprovement.

Wells Fargo Online® Statements Sweepstakes

Through June 10, 2008, when customers sign up for online-only statement delivery for their eligible personal and business accounts, they are automatically entered for a chance to win $1,000, $5,000 or even $25,000.* Likewise, customers who currently receive both online and paper statement delivery will receive automatic entry for opting out of paper statements. A total of $50,000 will be awarded to eighteen winners. There's no purchase necessary; for eligibility and Official Rules, including how to enter without purchase or paper turn-off, visit the Wells Fargo Online® Statements Sweepstakes website at http://www.wellsfargo.com/greensweep. Last year, customers who signed up for online-only statements for their savings and checking accounts helped save more than 3,800 trees according to estimates derived from the Environment Defense paper calculator, http://www.papercalculator.org.

Wells Fargo Rewards® programs

Wells Fargo is the first financial institution to make renewable energy certificates available to customers via rewards programs. Wells Fargo Rewards® programs recently added a line of green rewards options for customers who are enrolled in Enhanced Rewards®, Exclusive Rewards®, Rewards for Business Check Card or Wells Fargo Business Card Rewards(SM) , or Wells Fargo BusinessLine Rewards(SM) programs. Wells Fargo Rewards program participants can redeem for more than 20 eco-friendly items ranging from the Simply Fido 10" Organic Pet Toy and an Allsop Green Solar Swirl Light to an EcoPod Recycling System and an AirPod Personal Air Purifier. More information about Wells Fargo Rewards programs and redemption options can be found online at http://www.wellsfargorewards.com.