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Other Fees and Commissions and Other Expenses (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Other Fees and Commissions and Other Expenses [Abstract] |  |
Occupancy and equipment | $ 549 | $ 508
Professional services | 439 | 494
Other | 301 | 597
Total Other expenses | $ 1,289 | $ 1,599

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