Acquisition and Divestiture Activity (BBVA Financial Results) (Details) - BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc. $ in Millions	4 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net interest income	$ 768
Noninterest income	285
Net income	$ 378

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