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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Gains Losses on Freestanding Derivatives (Details) - Other non-interest income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) recognized in other non-interest income:	$ 265	$ 324	$ 141
Interest rate contracts:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) recognized in other non-interest income:	69	89	103
Interest rate contracts: | Customer accommodation:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) recognized in other non-interest income:	30	34	40
Interest rate contracts: | Other interest rate exposures
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) recognized in other non-interest income:	254	264	76
Commodity contracts | Customer accommodation:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) recognized in other non-interest income:	18	39	49
Foreign exchange and other contracts | Customer accommodation:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) recognized in other non-interest income:	21	16	14
Other contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) recognized in other non-interest income:	$ (58)	$ (29)	$ (38)

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