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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Wells Fargo net income $ 5,171 $ 4,248
Foreign currency translation adjustments:    
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, Before tax (18) [1] 10 [1]
Securities available for sale:    
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, Before tax (634) 1,874
Reclassification of net (gains) losses to net income, Before tax (113) (226)
Derivatives and hedging activities:    
Net unrealized gains arising during the period, Before tax 7 42
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on cash flow hedges to net income, Before tax (87) (107)
Defined benefit plans adjustments:    
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period, Before tax 6 (5)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and other costs to net income, Before tax 49 36
Other comprehensive income (loss), Before tax (790) 1,624
Income tax (expense) benefit related to other comprehensive income 288 (611)
Other comprehensive income (loss), Net of tax (502) 1,013
Less: Other comprehensive income from noncontrolling interests 3 4
Wells Fargo other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (505) 1,009
Wells Fargo Comprehensive Income 4,666 5,257
Comprehensive income from noncontrolling interests 52 76
Total comprehensive income 4,718 5,333
Total Wells Fargo stockholders' equity [Member]
   
Wells Fargo net income 5,171 4,248
Defined benefit plans adjustments:    
Wells Fargo other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (505) 1,009
Noncontrolling interests [Member]
   
Defined benefit plans adjustments:    
Less: Other comprehensive income from noncontrolling interests $ 3 $ 4
[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, 2013 and 2012, respectively.