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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Wells Fargo net income (loss) $ 4,248 $ 3,759
Foreign currency translation adjustments:    
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, before tax 10 [1] 24 [1]
Securities available for sale:    
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, Before tax 1,874 498
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income, Before tax (226) 51
Derivatives and hedging activities:    
Net unrealized gains arising during the period, Before tax 42 (4)
Reclassification of net gains on cash flow hedges included in net income, Before tax (107) (156)
Defined benefit plans adjustment:    
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period, Before tax (5) (1)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost included in net income, Before tax 36 24
Other comprehensive income, Before tax 1,624 436
Income tax expense related to OCI (611) (157)
Other comprehensive income, Net of tax 1,013 279
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 4 (4)
Wells Fargo other comprehensive income, net of tax 1,009 283
Wells Fargo Total Comprehensive Income 5,257 4,042
Comprehensive income from noncontrolling interests 76 51
Total comprehensive income 5,333 4,093
Total Wells Fargo stockholders' equity [Member]
   
Wells Fargo net income (loss) 4,248 3,759
Defined benefit plans adjustment:    
Wells Fargo other comprehensive income, net of tax 1,009 283
Wells Fargo Total Comprehensive Income 5,257 4,042
Noncontrolling interests [Member]
   
Defined benefit plans adjustment:    
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 4 (4)
Comprehensive income from noncontrolling interests $ 76 $ 51
[1] There was no sale or liquidation of an investment in a foreign entity, and therefore no reclassification adjustment for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.