Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
Net income before noncontrolling interests	$ 3,500	$ 5,405	$ 10,254	$ 16,839
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net change in debt securities	(2,408)	(468)	(11,176)	(1,689)
Net change in derivatives and hedging activities	(1,111)	38	(1,174)	101
Defined benefit plans adjustments	(49)	(121)	1	248
Other	(166)	(64)	(291)	(31)
Other comprehensive loss, after tax	(3,734)	(615)	(12,640)	(1,371)
Total comprehensive income (loss) before noncontrolling interests	(234)	4,790	(2,386)	15,468
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) from noncontrolling interests	2	(2)	2	0
Less: Net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests	(28)	283	(64)	1,041
Wells Fargo comprehensive income (loss)	$ (208)	$ 4,509	$ (2,324)	$ 14,427