Deposits (Scheduled Maturities Of U.S. Time Deposits) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011
Deposits [Abstract]
3 months or less	$ 6,141
4 months to a year	161
Over a year	40
Total	$ 6,342

Contractual Maturities Time Deposits 100000 Or More Four Months Through 12 Months

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The amount of contractual maturities of domestic and foreign time deposits (including certificates of deposits, individual retirement accounts and open accounts) in denominations of $100,000 or more, after twelve months from the balance sheet date.

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The aggregate amount of domestic time deposits (including certificates of deposits, individual retirement accounts and open accounts) in denominations of $100,000 or more.

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-Publisher AICPA

-Name Statement of Position (SOP)

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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