Interest income Interest and Dividend Income, Operating [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense [Abstract] Noninterest income Noninterest Income [Abstract] Noninterest expense Noninterest Expense [Abstract] Wells Fargo net income applicable to common stock Wells Fargo net income applicable to common stock Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Wells Fargo net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Income tax expense Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income before income tax expense INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Total noninterest expense Noninterest Expense Other Noninterest Expense Other Net occupancy Occupancy, Net Equipment Equipment Expense Employee benefits Other Labor-related Expenses Total noninterest income Noninterest Income Other Noninterest Income, Other Operating Income Gain (Loss) on Sale of Debt Investments Net gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale Other fees Fees and Commissions, Other Trust and investment fees Fees and Commissions, Fiduciary and Trust Activities, Total Fees and Commissions, Fiduciary and Trust Activities Net interest income after provision for credit losses Net interest income after provision for credit losses Interest Income (Expense), after Provision for Loan Loss Provision for credit losses Provision for credit losses Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses Net interest income NET INTEREST INCOME Interest Income (Expense), Net Total interest expense Total interest expense Interest Expense Long-term debt Long-term debt Interest Expense, Long-term Debt Short-term borrowings Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings, Total Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings Deposits Interest Expense, Deposits, Total Interest Expense, Deposits Total interest income Total interest income Interest and Dividend Income, Operating Other interest income Other Interest and Dividend Income Loans Interest and Fee Income, Loans and Leases Held-in-portfolio, Total Interest and Fee Income, Loans and Leases Held-in-portfolio Mortgages held for sale Interest and Fee Income, Loans Held-for-sale, Mortgages Securities available for sale Interest and Dividend Income, Securities, Available-for-sale Assets [Abstract] Assets Liabilities Liabilities [Abstract] Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Total Wells Fargo stockholders' equity Beginning Balance Ending Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Unearned ESOP shares Unearned ESOP Shares Treasury Stock, Value Treasury stock - 40,260,165 shares and 67,346,829 shares Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Treasury stock - 40,260,165 shares and 67,346,829 shares Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total Cumulative other comprehensive income Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Total Additional Paid in Capital, Beginning Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Ending Balance Additional Paid in Capital Common Stock, Value Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Common stock - $1 2/3 par value, authorized 9,000,000,000 and 9,000,000,000; issued 5,245,971,422 and 5,245,971,422 Preferred stock Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Total Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Preferred Stock, Value Wells Fargo stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities (2) Long-term Debt Long-term debt Long-term debt (includes $367 carried at fair value at March 31, 2010) Long-term debt Short-term borrowings Short-term Borrowings, Total Short-term Borrowings Total deposits Deposits Interest-bearing deposits Interest-bearing deposits Interest-bearing Deposit Liabilities Noninterest-bearing deposits Noninterest-bearing Deposit Liabilities, Total Noninterest-bearing Deposit Liabilities Assets Total assets Total assets (1) Other Assets Other assets Other assets Other assets Goodwill Goodwill, Beginning Balance Goodwill, Ending Balance Goodwill Premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Amortized Servicing Asset at Amortized Value, Beginning Balance Servicing Asset at Amortized Value, Ending Balance Servicing Asset at Amortized Value Measured at fair value (residential MSRs) Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount, Beginning Balance Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount, Ending Balance Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Reported Amount Net loans Net loans Allowance for loan losses Allowance for loan losses Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Beginning Balance Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Ending Balance Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income, Total Loans (includes $371 carried at fair value at March 31, 2010) Securities available for sale Available-for-sale Securities, Total Available-for-sale Securities Trading assets Trading Securities, Total Trading Securities Cash and Due from Banks Cash and due from banks at end of period Cash and due from banks at beginning of period Cash and due from banks Cash and due from banks at end of quarter Cash and due from banks Loans held for sale, carried at fair value Loans held for sale, carried at fair value The aggregate amount of loans receivable classified as held for sale carried at fair value, excluding mortgages held for sale. Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par Value Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Shares Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net change in: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Long-term debt: Proceeds from (Repayments of) Long-term Debt and Capital Securities [Abstract] Net change in cash and due from banks Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash used by financing activities Net cash provided (used) by financing activities Excess tax benefits related to stock option payments Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Common stock dividends Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Repurchased Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Proceeds from issuance Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Proceeds from issuance Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt and Capital Securities, Net, Total Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt and Capital Securities, Net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt, Total Net change in short-term borrowings Increase (Decrease) in Deposits Increase (Decrease) in Deposits, Total Net change in deposits Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash provided by investing activities Other, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Changes in MSRs from purchases and sales Payments for (Proceeds from) Mortgage Servicing Rights, Total Payments for (Proceeds from) Mortgage Servicing Rights Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets Proceeds from Sale of Foreclosed Assets Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Net cash paid for acquisitions Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total Net cash acquired from (paid for) acquisitions Loans originated by nonbank entities Loans originated by nonbank entities Loans originated by nonbank entities. Principal collected on nonbank entities' loans Principal collected on nonbank entities' loans Principal collected on nonbank entities' loans. Purchases Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Total Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Prepayments and maturities Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities Sales proceeds Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Total Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities Other accrued expenses and liabilities, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Other assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accrued interest payable Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net Accrued interest receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Receivable, Net Deferred income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Proceeds from sales of and principal collected on mortgages originated for sale Proceeds from sales of and principal collected on mortgages originated for sale The cash inflow from sales of loans that are secured with real estate mortgages and are held with the intention to resell in the near future. The cash inflow from collection of repayments from borrowers on loans that are secured with real estate mortgages and are held with the intention to resell in the near future. Originations of MHFS Payments for Origination of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale Excess tax benefits related to stock option payments Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Stock option compensation expense Stock Option Plan Expense Other net losses (gains) Other Net Gains The amount of other (gains) losses not presented separately in this statement. Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net, Total Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net Supplemental cash flow disclosures: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid for interest Interest Paid, Net, Total Interest Paid, Net Cash paid for income taxes Cash paid for income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred shares released to ESOP Preferred shares released to E S O P Value of preferred stock released to the employee stock ownership plan during the period. Earnings per common share Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per common share Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total Earnings Per Share, Diluted Dividends declared per common share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations. Federal Funds Sold, Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements and Other Short-Term Investments Federal Funds Sold, Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements and Other Short-Term Investments [Abstract] Federal Funds Sold, Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements And Other Short-Term Investments. Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] Securitizations And Variable Interest Entities. Mortgage Banking Activities [Abstract] Mortgage Banking Activities [Abstract] Mortgage Banking Activities. Intangible Assets [Abstract] Intangible Assets [Abstract] Intangible Assets. Guarantees and Legal Actions [Abstract] Guarantees and Legal Actions [Abstract] Guarantees And Legal Actions. Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Fair Values Of Assets And Liabilities. Preferred Stock [Abstract] Preferred Stock [Abstract] Preferred Stock. Operating Segments [Abstract] Operating Segments [Abstract] Operating Segments. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract] Financial Statements. Other interest income Other Trading assets Trading assets Interest and dividend income from trading assets that are primarily securities, including corporate debt, U.S. government agency obligations and other securities that we acquire for short-term appreciation or other trading purposes, and the fair value of derivatives held for customer accommodation purposes or proprietary trading. Trading assets are carried at fair value, with realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded in noninterest income. Loans held for sale Loans held for sale The amount of interest income earned from loans held-for-sale, other than mortgage loans. Service charges on deposit accounts Service charges on deposit accounts Includes amounts charged depositors for: (1) maintenance of their accounts (maintenance charges); (2) failure to maintain specified minimum balances on account; (3) exceeding the number of checks or transactions allowed to be processed in a given period; (4) checks drawn on no minimum balance deposit accounts; (5) withdrawals from nontransaction deposit accounts; (6) closing savings accounts before a specified minimum period of time has elapsed; (7) accounts which have remained inactive for extended periods of time or which have become dormant; (8) checks drawn against insufficient funds that the bank assesses regardless of whether it decides to pay, return or hold the check; (9) issuing stop payment orders; and (10) accumulating or disbursing funds deposited in IRAs or Keogh Plan accounts when not handled by the bank's trust department. This item does not include penalties assessed on the early withdrawal of time deposits. ATM fees and check certification charges are included in other fees. Card fees Fees And Commissions Credit Card Income earned from debit card and credit card services including late, over limit, and annual fees. This item excludes interest income earned on credit card balances and transactions. Mortgage banking Mortgage banking The noninterest income derived from mortgage banking activities. Net Gains Losses From Equity Investments Net gains (losses) from equity investments Net gains (losses) from equity investments The revenue derived from investments, including but are not limited to investments in marketable equity securities, private equity, and principal investments: includes realized investment gains or losses. Salaries Salaries Expenditures for salaries, wages, and special allowances. Includes amounts paid to officers. Commission and incentive compensation Commission and incentive compensation Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from incentive compensation, bonuses, commissions, and awards. Also includes expenses from share-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Mortgage servicing rights: Mortgage Servicing Rights Abstract Mortgage Servicing Rights. Federal funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and other short-term investments Federal funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and other short-term investments The fair value of federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell that serve as collateral for borrowings and other short-term investments. Mortgages Held For Sale Net Mortgages held for sale (includes $35,205, $18,754 and $27,927 carried at fair value) Mortgages held for sale (includes $31,931 and $36,962 carried at fair value) Mortgages held for sale (carried at fair value or lower of cost or market), including commercial and residential mortgages originated for sale and securitization in the secondary market, or for sale as whole loans. Loans Held For Sale Net Loans held for sale (includes $114 and $398 carried at fair value at March 31, 2009, and December 31, 2008) Loans held for sale (includes $297 and $149 carried at fair value) The aggregate amount of loans receivable classified as held for sale (carried at fair value or lower of cost or market), excluding mortgages held for sale. Allowance for loan losses Accrued expenses and other liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Total deposits Unearned ESOP shares Net income Trading assets Increase Decrease in Trading Assets The net change during the reporting period in the carrying value of trading assets. Loans: Payments for (Proceeds from) Loans and Leases [Abstract] Securities available for sale: Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments [Abstract] Decrease Increase In Banking Subsidiaries Loan Originations Net Of Collections Decrease (increase) in banking subsidiaries' loan originations, net of collections Decrease in banking subsidiaries' loan originations, net of collections The cash inflow (outflow) related to banking subsidiaries' loan originations, net of collections. Proceeds from sales (including participations) of loans originated for investment by banking subsidiaries Proceeds from sales (including participations) of loans originated for investment by banking subsidiaries The net cash inflow from sales (including participations) of loans originated for investment by banking subsidiaries. Purchases (including participations) of loans by banking subsidiaries Purchases (including participations) of loans by banking subsidiaries Purchases (including participations) of loans by banking subsidiaries. Preferred stock: Dividends, Preferred Stock [Abstract] Common stock: Common Stock Abstract Common Stock. Guarantees and Legal Actions Guarantees and Legal Actions Disclosures on contracts requiring guaranteed payments based on an event or a change in an underlying asset, liability, rate or index. Mortgage Banking Activities Mortgage Banking Activities Disclosures on mortgage banking activities that consist of residential and commercial originations and servicing. Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities Disclosure of classifications of assets and liabilities associated with transactions with QSPEs and VIEs. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Business Combinations Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Securities Available for Sale Available-for-sale Securities [Text Block] Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Derivatives Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Text Block] Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Text Block] Preferred Stock Schedule of Stock by Class [Text Block] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Employee Benefits Earnings Per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Operating Segments Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block] Regulatory and Agency Capital Requirements Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Text Block] Comprehensive income: Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Wells Fargo net income Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Translation adjustments Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net unrealized losses on derivatives and hedging activities Common stock repurchased Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Common stock repurchased, shares Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Unearned ESOP Unearned ESOP shares Unearned ESOP Shares. Common stock Preferred stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Cumulative other comprehensive income Treasury stock Noncontrolling interests Net change Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) Net change, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease) Common stock issued, shares Common stock issued, shares Stock issued during the period. Shares, Beginning Balance Shares, Ending Balance Shares, Issued Federal Funds Sold, Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements and Other Short-Term Investments Federal funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and other short-term investments Detail of federal funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and other short-term investments. Repayment Proceeds from (Repayments of) Long-term Debt and Capital Securities, Total Proceeds from (Repayments of) Long-term Debt and Capital Securities Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Fees And Commissions Depositors Accounts Fees And Commission Mortgage Banking Federal Funds Sold Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements And Other Short Term Investments Stocks Issued During Period Shares Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Total Wells Fargo stockholders' equity Proceeds From Sales Including Participations Of Loans Originated For Investment By Banking Subsidiaries Purchases Including Participations Of Loans By Banking Subsidiaries Federal Funds Sold Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements And Other Short Term Investments [Text Block] Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities Mortgage Banking Activities Guarantees and Legal Actions Financial Statements [Abstract] Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent, Total Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Preferred stock issued to ESOP Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Ownership Plan Preferred stock converted to common shares Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities Tax benefit upon exercise of stock options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options Preferred stock converted to common shares, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities Other Other accrued expenses and liabilities, net Other, net Cash dividends paid Excess tax benefits related to stock option payments Net change in cash and due from banks Securitizations And Variable Interest Entities [Text Block] Mortgage Banking Activities [Text Block] Guarantees And Legal Actions [Text Block] Net change in federal funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and other short-term investments Net change in Federal funds sold securities purchased under resale agreements and other short term investments Net change in Federal funds sold securities purchased under resale agreements and other short term investments Preferred stock issued to ESOP Preferred stock issued to ESOP, shares Aggregate value of stock issued during the period as a result of employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Unearned ESOP shares Other, net Changes in MSRs from purchases and sales Purchases Cash dividends paid Repurchased Cash dividends paid Unearned ESOP shares Income Taxes Paid, Net Share Issued During Period Value Employee Stock Ownership Plan Unearned Employee Stock Option Plan Shares Balance Sheet [Abstract] Statement of Income [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Changes in Equity and Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses [Abstract] Regulatory and Agency Capital Requirements [Abstract] Derivatives [Abstract] Securities Available for Sale [Abstract] Changes in fair value of MSRs (residential), MHFS and LHFS carried at fair value Change in fair value of MSRs (residential) and MHFS carried at fair value The adjustment to the carrying value of the rights retained or purchased to service mortgages. Also includes the adjustment to the carrying value of mortgages held for sale and loans held for sale. These adjustments are made when the estimate of the fair value is changed. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Statement Scenario [Axis] Scenario Unspecified [Domain] Total stockholders' equity Unearned ESOP Changes In Fair Value Of M S Rs Residential M H F S And L H F S Carried At Fair Value Common stock issued Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Issued During Period Value. Preferred stock released to ESOP Preferred Stock Released To ESOP Preferred Stock Released To ESOP. Net change in deferred compensation and related plans Net Change In Deferred Compensation And Related Plans Net Change In Deferred Compensation And Related Plans. Operating leases Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue, Total Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue Unamortized gains under defined benefit plans, net of amortization Unamortized gains under defined benefit plans, net of amortization Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax Unamortized gains under defined benefit plans, net of amortization Preferred stock discount accretion Preferred Stock Discount Accretion Preferred stock discount accretion. Employee Benefits [Abstract] Core deposit and other intangibles Core deposit and other intangibles Amortization expense for core deposit intangibles, commercial mortgage servicing rights, credit card and other intangibles. FDIC and other deposit assessments Insurance And Deposit Assessments Expenditures for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other deposit assessments. Less: Net income from noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Originations of LHFS Originations Of Loans Held For Sale The amount of cash paid for the origination of loans, other than mortgages, that are held for sale. Proceeds from sales of and principal collected on LHFS Proceeds From Sales Of LHFS The cash inflow resulting from the sale of loans classified as held-for-sale, excluding proceeds from loans sold through mortgage securitization. Purchases of LHFS Purchases of LHFS The aggregate cash outflow used to purchase all loans, other than mortgage loans, that are held with the intention to resell in the near future. Per share information Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Unrealized losses related to factors other than credit Unrealized losses related to factors other than credit This element relates to debt securities and represents the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the investment. The amount is charged to other comprehensive income if the decline in fair value based upon noncredit factors and is deemed to be other-than-temporary. Securities available for sale: Noncontrolling interests Payments of Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Cash dividends paid Cash dividends paid Other Net Unrealized Gains Net Of Reclassification All other net unrealized gains All other net unrealized gains This item represents the difference between the total fair value of Available-for-Sale Securities and their related carrying values. Net unrealized gains are presented if the total fair value of Available-for-Sale securities exceeds the related total carrying value. Net unrealized losses are presented if the total fair value of Available-for-Sale securities is less than the related total carrying value, and the net unrealized losses are not deemed to be other-than-temporary. Net unrealized gains/losses are included in other comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders' equity unless the Available-for-sale Security is designated as a hedge. All or a portion of the net unrealized holding gains/losses of available-for-sale securities that are designated as being hedged in fair value hedges are recognized in earnings during the period of the hedge. Cumulative Effect For Change In Accounting For Other Than Temporary Impairment On Debt Securities Cumulative effect from change in accounting for other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities Comulative effect of impact of adopting new accounting provisions for recording other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities as prescribed in FASB ASC 320-10, "Investments - Debt and Equity Securities," resulting in an adjustment, net of tax, to retained earnings. Effect of change in accounting for noncontrolling interests Effect of change in accounting for noncontrolling interests Effect of change in accounting for noncontrolling interests Impact of adoption of FASB ASC 810-10, "Consolidation," which requires that noncontrolling interests be reported as a component of total equity, on a retrospective basis. Total equity Beginning Balance Ending Balance Total Wells Fargo stockholders' equity Total equity Net gains from trading activities Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net, Total Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net Common stock dividends Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Preferred stock dividends and accretion Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments, Total Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Net income before noncontrolling interest Common stock dividends Changes In Noncontrolling Interest Net Net change in noncontrolling interests Other, net Changes in noncontrolling interest. Noncontrolling interests: Noncontrolling Interest Items [Abstract] Noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Stock Issuance or Sale of Parent Equity Interest Other interest expense Interest Expense, Other Insurance Insurance Premiums And Fees Premiums earned on the income statement for all insurance and reinsurance contracts after subtracting any amounts ceded to another insurer and adding premiums assumed from other insurers. Includes income from agency and brokerage operations (including income from sales of annuities and supplemental contracts); service charges, commissions and fees from the sale of insurance and related services; and management fees from separate accounts, deferred annuities and universal life products. Previously Reported Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure Loans, carried at fair value Long-term debt, carried at fair value. Long Term Debt Carried At Fair Value Long-term debt, carried at fair value Documant And Entity Information Abstract. Documant and Entity Information [Abstract] Mortgages Held For Sale Carried At fair value Mortgages held for sale carried at fair value, including residential mortgages originated for sale and securitization in the secondary market, or for sale as whole loans. Mortgages Held For Sale Carried At fair value Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Variable Interest by Interest Type [Axis] Variable Interest Type [Domain] Variable Interest, Held by Sponsor Variable Interest, Held by Entity Preferred stock dividends Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash Cumulative Effect of Initial Adoption of New Accounting Principle Cumulative effect from change in accounting for VIEs Reclassification Of Net Gains Losses Included In Net Income. Reclassification Of Net Gains Losses Included In Net Income Reclassification of Net Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Reclassification of net gains on cash flow hedges included in net income Other-than-temporary impairment on equity securities in earnings Total of other-than-temporary impairment write-downs related to equity securities available for sale and nonmarketable equity securities that are recognized in earnings. Other-than-temporary impairment on equity securities in earnings Impairment Losses On Debt Securities Available For Sale Impairment losses on debt securities available for sale Impairment Losses On Debt Securities Available For Sale. Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses On Debt Securities Available For Sale Other-than-temporary impairment losses on debt securities available for sale Total other-than-temporary impairment write-downs on debt securities that are recognized in income and other comprehensive income. Other-than-temporary impairment is the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the related debt securities. Impairment Losses Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income On Debt Securities Available For Sale Impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income on debt securities available for sale Total other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities related to non-credit factors. This amount is recognized in other comprehensive income and presented net of taxes. Other Assets Abstract. Other Assets [Abstract] Other Assets Text Block. Other Assets Text Block Other Assets Changes in fair value related to adoption of new consolidation accounting guidance. Changes in fair value related to adoption of new consolidation accounting guidance Changes in fair value related to adoption of new consolidation accounting guidance