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Wells Fargo Setup

Enable transaction alerts so Daily Benji can track your spending

Using the Wells Fargo Mobile App (Recommended)

  1. Open the Wells Fargo Mobile app.
  2. Tap "Menu" in the bottom navigation bar.
  3. Tap your name or "Welcome" at the top of the screen.
  4. Select "Manage Banking Alerts" from the menu.
  5. Choose your specific card from the account dropdown list (credit card or debit card).
  6. Check the boxes next to desired alert types (Single Purchase Amount, Online/Phone/Mail Purchase, Foreign Transaction, ATM Activity).
  7. Select EMAIL as the delivery preference.
  8. Enter dollar thresholds - set to $1.00 (likely the minimum allowed).
  9. Save your selections to complete setup.
  10. Repeat for all cards: If you have multiple Wells Fargo cards, you must repeat steps 5-9 for each one.

Using the Wells Fargo Website

  1. Sign in at wellsfargo.com with your username and password.
  2. Click "Manage Alerts" (available immediately after signing in).
  3. Select your account from the dropdown menu showing all eligible cards.
  4. Check boxes to enable specific transaction alerts.
  5. Enter dollar thresholds in the designated fields - set to $1.00.
  6. Choose delivery preferences ensuring EMAIL is selected.
  7. Click "Save your edits" to finalize the configuration.
  8. Repeat for all cards: If you have multiple Wells Fargo cards, you must repeat steps 3-7 for each one.

Important: Email is Required

For Daily Benji to work, you must select Email as the delivery method for your transaction alerts.

Next: Set Up Email Forwarding

Once you've enabled Wells Fargo alerts, you'll need to forward them to your Daily Benji inbox.

Set Up Gmail Forwarding →