Your mobile banking screens can flip back to English in minutes by adjusting the app language, profile preference, and device settings.
You open the app, and suddenly everything reads “Saldo,” “Depósito,” and “Transferir.” It can feel like you tapped something by accident. Good news: this is usually a settings mismatch, not a broken account.
This article walks you through the fixes that stick. You’ll start with the fastest checks, then move into profile and phone settings that can force the app back into Spanish after you change it.
Wells Fargo App Is in Spanish On iPhone And Android
This can happen for a few plain reasons:
- You picked Spanish during the app’s first-time setup and it saved as your preference.
- Your Wells Fargo Online language preference is set to Spanish and the app is following it.
- Your phone has Spanish set as the main language, or the app is set to Spanish at the device level.
- An app update resets how language is chosen, and the app grabs the first language your device offers.
The fastest fix depends on what is driving the change. So we’ll do this in the same order most people get results: app setting first, then account preference, then device controls.
Fast Checks Before You Change Anything
Take 30 seconds to confirm what you’re seeing. It saves repeat work later.
- Check if it’s only inside the app. If your whole phone is Spanish, jump to the iPhone or Android sections below.
- Check if Spanish appears only after sign-in. If the sign-in screen is English and it flips after you log in, your account language preference is a common cause.
- Check if only a few tiles are Spanish. Some banks show mixed language in promos or product areas. A partial mix can be normal.
If it’s fully Spanish across the app, keep going. You’re close.
Switch Language Inside Your Wells Fargo Profile
Wells Fargo lets you select a language preference in online banking and the mobile app. If your preference is set to Spanish, the app can revert even after you change device settings.
Start here if the app flips to Spanish right after you sign in.
Change Language Preference In The Mobile App
Once you’re signed in, look for the menu and profile areas. Wells Fargo notes you can change language preference after signing on, including from the mobile app experience. Use the steps shown on the official page: Online Banking language preference instructions.
If you can’t spot the language option due to the Spanish interface, look for these common labels inside the menu area:
- Menú (Menu)
- Perfil (Profile)
- Configuración (Settings)
- Idioma (Language)
After you switch, fully close the app and open it again. A simple back tap to the prior screen can leave cached text in Spanish.
Change Language Preference In Wells Fargo Online
If you prefer doing this in a browser, sign in on the website and adjust language preference there, then reopen the app. Wells Fargo describes how language preference works inside account and profile settings, including English and Spanish options, on its profile FAQ page: Language Preference details in account profile.
Once you change it, wait a moment, then open the app again. If your phone uses Face ID or fingerprint sign-in, you may still need a full sign-out and sign-in to refresh the app’s stored preference.
Fix It On iPhone Without Changing Your Whole Phone
On iPhone, there are two different levers: your device language and, on many iOS versions, per-app language. If the Wells Fargo app is set to Spanish at the app level, it can stay Spanish even while your phone stays English.
Check Your iPhone Language And Region
If your entire phone is in Spanish, flip the device language back to English. Apple’s official steps are clear and safe to follow: Change the language on your iPhone or iPad.
After you adjust the phone language, reopen the Wells Fargo app. Many apps reread the system language at launch.
Use Per-App Language If Your iPhone Shows It
Many iPhones allow a language choice inside the Settings entry for a specific app. If you see a language option for the Wells Fargo app, set it to English, then force-close and reopen the app.
If you don’t see a per-app language option, that can be normal. Not every app exposes it, and the option can depend on your iOS version and your preferred language list.
Fix It On Android With App Language Settings
Android can set language per app on many devices, especially Android 13 and later. If your Wells Fargo app is locked to Spanish there, it will ignore your general phone language.
Change The App’s Language In Android Settings
Google provides the official steps for changing language for a single app. Follow the system path on your phone using this reference: Change the language setting for a specific app.
After you select English for the Wells Fargo app, reopen it. If the app does not appear in the “App languages” list, your device may not offer per-app language controls for that app. In that case, use the account language preference steps earlier in this article, then check your main system language list.
When Spanish Keeps Coming Back After You Switch It
If you changed language once and it snaps back, one of these is usually involved:
- Account preference is still Spanish. The app may apply your online banking preference after sign-in.
- Two device languages are enabled and Spanish is first. Some phones pick the first language in your list when an app has a Spanish translation.
- The app cached older screens. Closing the app from the app switcher helps more than backing out with a gesture.
- You’re logged into a second profile. If you share a device, a different sign-in can bring a different language preference.
Try this sequence when the revert happens:
- Set your Wells Fargo Online language preference to English.
- Force-close the app.
- Restart the phone.
- Open the app and sign in again.
Fix Map For Common Situations
Use this table to match what you’re seeing with the most reliable next step. Work from top to bottom.
| What You Notice | What To Do Next | What It Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign-in screen is English, app flips after sign-in | Change Wells Fargo Online language preference to English, then reopen the app | Account-level language used after login |
| Whole phone is Spanish, not just the app | Change device language back to English in system settings | System language applied to most apps |
| Only the Wells Fargo app is Spanish on iPhone | Check per-app language setting for the app, set to English if available | App-level language on iOS |
| Only the Wells Fargo app is Spanish on Android | Use Android “App languages” and set the app to English | Per-app language on Android |
| Spanish returns after an update | Recheck account preference and app language settings, then force-close the app | Preference sync plus cached screens |
| Some screens are English, some stay Spanish | Sign out, sign back in, then relaunch the app | Session-based text and cached content |
| Nothing changes after settings updates | Update the app, restart the phone, then reinstall if needed | Fresh install and clean local storage |
| Shared phone, different users see different language | Confirm which login is active and recheck that profile’s preference | Profile-specific preference |
Clean Reset Steps That Don’t Break Your Account
If you’ve tried the settings and the app still loads Spanish, do a clean reset in a controlled way. These steps keep your account safe because they do not change your bank login, only the local app state.
Update The App First
Check for updates in the App Store or Google Play. An older version can behave oddly with language selection, especially after a phone update.
Force-Close And Relaunch
On iPhone, swipe up from the app switcher to close the app. On Android, open the recent apps view and dismiss it, or use the app info screen and stop it. Then open it again and sign in.
Restart Your Phone
This sounds basic, yet it clears stuck language resources on some devices. After the restart, open the app once, give it a moment to load, then check the menu and main dashboard language.
Reinstall As A Last Step
Delete the app, restart the phone, then install it again. After reinstalling, pay attention during first-time setup prompts. If you see a language choice, pick English before you complete sign-in.
Spanish Labels You’ll See While You Fix It
If you’re working inside the app while it’s still Spanish, this quick mapping helps you find what you need without guessing.
| Spanish | English | Where It Shows Up |
|---|---|---|
| Menú | Menu | Bottom navigation or side menu |
| Perfil | Profile | Account and personal settings area |
| Configuración | Settings | Preferences and app options |
| Idioma | Language | Language preference picker |
| Depósito | Deposit | Mobile deposit section |
| Transferir | Transfer | Move money between accounts |
| Pagar facturas | Pay bills | Bill pay section |
| Actividad | Activity | Recent transactions and history |
| Cerrar sesión | Sign out | Account menu options |
Security Notes While You’re Changing Settings
Language changes do not move money or change account access by themselves. Still, when you’re clicking through unfamiliar labels, go slow and stay on settings screens.
- Use your phone’s biometric sign-in only on your own device.
- Don’t share one-time passcodes with anyone.
- If you think you signed in on the wrong profile, sign out and sign in again before you adjust preferences.
If you’re stuck in Spanish and worried you might tap the wrong item, switch to the web version in a browser where your language preference may be easier to spot, then return to the app after you change it.
When To Call For Account-Level Language Changes
Most language issues are fixable with the steps above. A small set of cases can still require a phone call or in-person visit, such as language for certain mailed notices. Wells Fargo notes that some statement and notice language changes may require contacting the bank or visiting a location, as described on its profile FAQ page you saw earlier.
Before you call, write down what you tried: device language, per-app language, and the Wells Fargo Online preference. It makes the conversation shorter and keeps you from repeating steps.
Quick Wrap Up You Can Rely On
If the Wells Fargo app is showing Spanish, start with your Wells Fargo Online language preference, then check per-app language settings on your phone. After each change, force-close the app and reopen it. In most cases, that’s all it takes for English to stay put.
References & Sources
- Wells Fargo.“Online Banking Help.”Explains where language preference can be set and changed after signing in, including the mobile app flow.
- Wells Fargo.“Account Profile Questions.”Describes what Language Preference does and how it applies to Wells Fargo services and communications.
- Apple.“Change the language on your iPhone or iPad.”Shows the official device-level steps to switch iOS language settings when the whole phone is in Spanish.
- Google.“Change the language setting for a specific app.”Gives the official Android steps for per-app language selection, which can force Wells Fargo back to English.