You can hide accounts from your Wells Fargo app home screen without closing them

Wells Fargo's mobile app lets you hide accounts from the main dashboard view. The account stays open and active—you can still transfer money to and from it, and it appears in your full account list—but it no longer shows up on the first screen you see when you open the app. This is useful if you have accounts you don't use often, want to reduce clutter, or prefer not to see a particular balance every time you log in.

The process takes about 30 seconds and can be reversed at any time. Hiding an account does not affect statements, alerts, or any other account features. Wells Fargo calls this feature "hide account" in some versions of the app and "archive" in others, depending on your device and app version.

Key Takeaways

  • Hidden accounts remain fully functional and can still send and receive transfers; they straightforward do not appear on your home screen.
  • You access the hide option by tapping the account menu or settings icon next to the account name on your dashboard.
  • Hidden accounts appear in a separate section when you view all accounts, so you can unhide them whenever you want.
  • Hiding an account does not change your statements, tax documents, or any other Wells Fargo records.

Steps to hide an account on iOS

Open the Wells Fargo app and log in. On the home screen, locate the account you want to hide. Look for a menu icon—usually three dots or a gear symbol—next to the account name or balance.

Tap that icon. A menu will appear with options including "Hide account" or "Archive account." Select it. The app will ask you to confirm. Tap "Hide" or "Confirm" to complete the action. The account will when ready disappear from your home screen dashboard.

If you do not see a menu icon next to the account name, try swiping left across the account tile. On some versions of the app, this reveals the hide option as a button on the right side of the account.

Steps to hide an account on Android

Open the Wells Fargo app and log in. Find the account you want to hide on the home screen. Tap and hold on the account tile for one to two seconds. A menu will pop up with options.

Select "Hide account" from the menu. The app will ask you to confirm the action. Tap "Yes" or "Confirm." The account will be removed from your home screen when ready.

If tapping and holding does not work, look for a menu icon (three dots or similar) next to the account name and tap it instead. The exact location and appearance of this icon varies slightly between Android versions.

How to find and unhide a hidden account

Hidden accounts do not disappear from Wells Fargo—they move to a separate view. To see all your accounts, including hidden ones, tap the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines) at the bottom or top of the app, depending on your version. Select "Accounts" or "All Accounts."

Scroll through the list until you find the hidden account. It will be marked as "Hidden" or appear in a section labeled "Hidden Accounts." Tap the menu icon next to it and select "Unhide account" or "Show account." The account will reappear on your home screen dashboard within seconds.

What happens to statements and alerts when you hide an account

Hiding an account does not affect your monthly statements, tax documents, or any official Wells Fargo records. The account continues to generate statements on its normal schedule, and you can still view them in the app or request them by mail.

Alerts and notifications tied to that account remain active. If you have set up a low-balance alert or a transfer notification, you will still receive those messages even if the account is hidden from your home screen. You can adjust alert settings separately if you want to turn them off.

Difference between hiding and closing an account

Hiding an account and closing an account are two completely different actions. When you hide an account, it stays open, earns interest if applicable, and can send and receive money. When you close an account, Wells Fargo terminates it, stops any interest accrual, and may charge a fee depending on the account type and how long it has been open.

If you want to close an account instead of hiding it, you will need to contact Wells Fargo directly by phone, in person at a branch, or through the app's messaging feature. Closing typically takes a few business days to process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone else see my hidden accounts if they use my phone?

No. Hidden accounts are only hidden from the home screen view. Anyone who logs into your Wells Fargo app with your username and password can still see all your accounts, including hidden ones, by going to the full account list. Hiding accounts does not provide security or privacy—it is only a display preference. If you want to prevent someone from seeing your accounts, do not share your login credentials.

Will hidden accounts show up on my monthly statement?

Yes. Each account generates its own statement regardless of whether it is hidden in the app. You will receive statements for hidden accounts on their regular schedule, and they will appear in your statement history within the app.

Can I hide accounts on the Wells Fargo website instead of the app?

The hide account feature is primarily available in the mobile app. The website version of Wells Fargo does not have the same hiding option. You can still view all your accounts on the website, but you cannot hide them from the dashboard view.

What if I hide an account and forget which one it is?

Go to your full account list by tapping the menu and selecting "All Accounts" or "Accounts." Hidden accounts are labeled or grouped separately, so you can see which ones are hidden and unhide any of them when ready.

Does hiding an account affect transfers or bill payments?

No. You can still transfer money to and from a hidden account, and you can still use it to pay bills. The account functions normally—it is only removed from the home screen view.