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Long-term Debt Textuals (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Wells Fargo & Company [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Senior Notes | $ 59,252 | $ 57,233 | |
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Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and Other Bank Entities [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Senior Notes | 8,344 | 4,353 | |
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Other Consolidated Subsidiaries [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Senior Notes | 5,988 | 5,174 | |
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Floating-rate notes [Member] | Wells Fargo & Company [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Senior Notes | 1,750 | 10,996 | 17,872 |
| Maturity date | Jun. 15, 2012 | ||
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Floating-rate notes [Member] | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and Other Bank Entities [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Senior Notes | 170 | 72 | |
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Fixed-rate notes [Member] | Wells Fargo & Company [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Senior Notes | 1,750 | 44,623 | 38,002 |
| Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 2.125% | ||
| Maturity date | Jun. 15, 2012 | ||
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Fixed-rate notes [Member] | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and Other Bank Entities [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Senior Notes | 1,331 | 1,326 | |
| Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.00% | ||
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Fixed-rate notes [Member] | Other Consolidated Subsidiaries [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Senior Notes | 5,968 | 5,154 | |
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Floating-Rate Extendible Notes [Member] | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and Other Bank Entities [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Senior Notes | $ 4,450 | $ 0 |