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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Wells Fargo net income $ 18,897 $ 15,869 $ 12,362
Foreign currency translation adjustments:      
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, Before tax (6) (37) 83
Reclassification of net gains to net income, Before tax (10) 0 0
Securities available for sale:      
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, Before tax 5,143 (588) 2,624
Reclassification of net (gains) losses to net income, Before tax (271) (696) 77
Derivatives and hedging activities:      
Net unrealized gains arising during the period, Before tax 52 190 750
Reclassification of net gains on cash flow hedges to net income, Before tax (388) (571) (613)
Defined benefit plans adjustments:      
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period, Before tax (775) (1,079) 20
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost to net income, Before tax 144 99 104
Other comprehensive income (loss), Before tax 3,889 (2,682) 3,045
Income tax (expense) benefit related to other comprehensive income (1,442) 1,139 (1,291)
Other comprehensive income (loss), Net of tax 2,447 (1,543) 1,754
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 4 (12) 25
Wells Fargo other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 2,443 (1,531) 1,729
Total comprehensive income 21,815 14,668 14,417
Total Wells Fargo stockholders' equity [Member]
      
Wells Fargo net income 18,897 15,869 12,362
Defined benefit plans adjustments:      
Wells Fargo other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 2,443 (1,531) 1,729
Wells Fargo Comprehensive Income 21,340 14,338 14,091
Noncontrolling interests [Member]
      
Defined benefit plans adjustments:      
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 4 (12) 25
Comprehensive income from noncontrolling interests $ 475 $ 330 $ 326