PREMISES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE - Schedule of Amortization (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Capitalized Software, Expected Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2020	$ 175
2021	136
2022	102
2023	73
2024	46
Thereafter	62
Total	594
In-process software	$ 296

- Definition

The amount of capitalized computer software amortization expense expected to be recognized after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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- Definition

The amount of capitalized computer software amortization expense expected to be recognized during year five of the succeeding fiscal years.

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- Definition

The amount of capitalized computer software amortization expense expected to be recognized during year four of the succeeding fiscal years.

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- Definition

The amount of capitalized computer software amortization expense expected to be recognized during the succeeding fiscal year.

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- Definition

The amount of capitalized computer software amortization expense expected to be recognized during year three of the succeeding fiscal years.

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- Definition

The amount of capitalized computer software amortization expense expected to be recognized during year two of the succeeding fiscal years.

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- Definition

The amount of capitalized computer software amortization expense to be recognized.

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- Definition

Capitalized Software Development Costs for Internal Use Software

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