Loans and Leases (Nonperforming and Past Due Loans) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Held for investment	$ 103,629		$ 102,602
Total nonaccrual loans and leases	1,843		1,872
Foreclosed real estate	378	[1]	536	[1]
Other foreclosed property	35		42
Total nonperforming assets (excluding covered assets)	2,256	[1]	2,450	[1]
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing (excluding covered loans)	157	[2],[3],[4]	202	[2],[3],[4]
Foreclosed real estate covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements	364		378
Mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA not required to be repurchased	439		426
Loans past due 90 days or more covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements	677		736
Mortgage loans 90 days or more past due government guaranteed	$ 218		$ 206

[1] Excludes foreclosed real estate totaling $364 million and $378 million as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, that is covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements.

[2] Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T does not have the obligation to repurchase totaling $439 million and $426 million as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

[3] Excludes loans 90 days or more past due that are covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements totaling $677 million and $736 million as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

[4] Excludes mortgage loans 90 days or more past due that are government guaranteed totaling $218 million and $206 million as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.