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Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 04, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Jan. 01, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Allowance for loan and lease losses		$ (737)	$ (624)	$ (737)	$ (624)	$ (715)		$ (685)	$ (622)	$ (670)
Retained earnings		3,830		3,830				3,430
Accounting Standards Update 2022-02
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Allowance for loan and lease losses							$ 6	$ 6
Retained earnings							$ 4
TD Transaction
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from merger contract termination	$ 200
Fee reimbursement received	$ 25
Merger and integration expense		$ 30	$ 25	$ 51	$ 34