Derivative Financial Instruments - Impact on Derivatives and Hedged Items on Consolidated Statement of Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) on derivative recognized in consolidated statement of income	$ (308)	$ (19)	$ (296)	$ 47
Amount of gain (loss) on hedged item recognized in consolidated statement of income	309	19	297	(48)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities designated in fair value hedges, net of related taxes	436	36	404	70
Interest Rate Contract One
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) on derivative recognized in consolidated statement of income	(521)	57	(478)	99
Amount of gain (loss) on hedged item recognized in consolidated statement of income	522	(57)	479	(100)
Interest Rate Contract Two
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) on derivative recognized in consolidated statement of income	195	(76)	159	(52)
Amount of gain (loss) on hedged item recognized in consolidated statement of income	(195)	76	(159)	52
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) on derivative recognized in consolidated statement of income	18	0	23	0
Amount of gain (loss) on hedged item recognized in consolidated statement of income	$ (18)	$ 0	$ (23)	$ 0

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-For-Sale, Designated In Fair Value Hedges, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, After Tax

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Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 25
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (a)(1)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147480238/815-25-50-1

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