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About this branch
Wells Fargo's Downtown Palo Alto branch is at 301 University Avenue, on the town's main shopping street. It is one of three Wells Fargo branches in Palo Alto, along with the Midtown branch on Middlefield Road and the branch on South California Avenue. Of the three, it is the only one with Saturday lobby hours and the only one that lists both a notary and safe deposit boxes. Its ATM is also the only one of the three listed as open 24 hours.
Branch staff speak English and Spanish. The South California Avenue branch also lists Gujarati, Hindi and Vietnamese. Downtown, Bank of America on Lytton Avenue and Stanford Federal Credit Union have branches too. See our downtown guide and University Avenue shopping guide. This listing is not financial advice.
What this location offers
- Cashier's checks, check cashing and money orders
- New account openings: bring a government-issued photo ID, your Social Security number or ITIN and a way to fund the account
- Notary service and meetings with a Premier banker, by appointment
- Safe deposit boxes, whose contents are not insured by the FDIC or Wells Fargo
- Counter deposits by 5 p.m. on a weekday post the same day; Saturday deposits post the next business day
- A 24-hour ATM with instructions in English, Chinese, French, Hmong, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese
Wells Fargo says most of its locations provide accessible entrances and parking, welcome service animals and can arrange interpreters or auxiliary aids at no charge. Branches close on federal holidays, including Veterans Day on November 11, 2026, Thanksgiving on November 26, Christmas Day and New Year's Day 2027.
Location and getting there
Wells Fargo University Avenue is at 301 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 7 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Monday to Friday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Brandy Melville, store, under 0.1 mi
- Bevri, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Artsy Rugs, store, under 0.1 mi
- Khazana, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Miniso, shop, under 0.1 mi
- Cogswell Plaza, under 0.1 mi
- University Avenue, under 0.1 mi
- Lytton Plaza, 0.1 mi
Other everyday services nearby: Fidelity Investments Palo Alto (under 0.1 mi); Citibank University Avenue (under 0.1 mi); The UPS Store Bryant Street (under 0.1 mi); U.S. Bank University Avenue (0.1 mi). Browse the full everyday services list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Wells Fargo branch page, 301 University Ave.; Wells Fargo locations in Palo Alto; Wells Fargo on Wikipedia. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wells Fargo University Avenue in Palo Alto?
Wells Fargo University Avenue is at 301 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away.
Does Wells Fargo at 301 University Avenue have safe deposit boxes?
Yes. Wells Fargo lists safe deposit boxes at this branch. It notes that box contents are not insured by the FDIC or by Wells Fargo.
Do I need an appointment at Wells Fargo in downtown Palo Alto?
Not for everyday transactions. Wells Fargo suggests booking online or in the app for account opening, notary service or wire transfers.
What are Wells Fargo University Avenue's hours?
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday: Closed.