Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] HTM securities, fair value Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value Preferred stock, par value per share (in usd per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, liquidation preference per share (in usd per share) Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Roll Forward of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Fair Value and UPB of LHFS Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Table Text Block] Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on Nonrecurring Basis Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block] Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Recorded at Fair Value Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Selected Information Pertaining to Off Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments Schedule of Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks [Table Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] CDI Core Deposits [Member] Other, primarily customer relationship intangibles Other Intangible Assets [Member] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Wtd. Avg. Remaining Life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Equity-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Income tax benefit from equity-based compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Intrinsic value of options exercised and RSUs that vested during the year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested Grant date fair value of equity-based awards that vested during the year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Unrecognized compensation cost related to equity-based awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted-average life over which compensation cost is expected to be recognized, years Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition 2 The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years. Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract] Summary Information Regarding Regulatory Capital Schedule of Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Table Text Block] Receivables [Abstract] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable [Domain] Receivable [Domain] Purchased Impaired Purchased Impaired Loans [Member] Reflects the carrying amount of all purchased loans that were deemed impaired on the purchase date. These loans are in scope of ASC 310-30. Purchased Nonimpaired Purchased Nonimpaired Loans [Member] Reflects the carrying amount of all purchased loans that were deemed nonimpaired on the purchase date. These loans are not in scope of ASC 310-30, but the Registrant has elected to use the income recognition method of ASC 310-30 on these loans. Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accretable Yield Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield Movement Schedule [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield Additions Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Additions Accretion Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Accretion Other, net Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Accretable Yield Other Net Other changes in accretable yield including reclassifications from nonaccretable balance Balance at end of period Carrying Value Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Carrying Value Movement Schedule [Roll Forward] Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Carrying Value Movement Schedule [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Carrying Amount, Net Additions Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount Additions Amount of additions to the carrying amount of the investor's investment in acquired loans not accounted for as debt securities with evidence of deterioration of credit quality. Accretion Change In Carrying Amount Of Loan, Accretion Recognized During Period Current period recognition due to accretion of the excess of a loan's cash flows expected to be collected over the investor's initial investment in the loan for loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that were acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Payments received, net Change In Carrying Amount Of Loans Payments Received Net Net payments received during the period on purchased loans. Balance at end of period Outstanding UPB at end of period Unpaid Principal Balance Represents the unpaid principal balance of loans Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Residential Mortgage Banking Residential Mortgage Banking [Member] Residential Mortgage Banking [Member] Dealer Financial Services Dealer Financial Services [Member] Dealer Financial Services [Member] Specialized Lending Specialized Lending [Member] Specialized Lending [Member] Insurance Holdings Insurance Services [Member] Insurance Services [Member] Financial Services Financial Services [Member] Financial Services [Member] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill, beginning balance Goodwill Acquired goodwill, net Goodwill, Acquired During Period Contingent consideration Contingent consideration Amount of contingent consideration paid or payable that qualifies for goodwill pre-SFAS 141R American Coastal sale Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit Other adjustments Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Goodwill, ending balance Weighted average assumed discount rate Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate Weighted average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets Assumed long-term rate of annual compensation increases Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Parent Company Parent Company [Member] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Income: Revenues [Abstract] Dividends from banking subsidiaries Dividends from banking subsidiaries Dividends from banking subsidiaries Dividends from other subsidiaries Dividends From Other Subsidiaries Dividends From Other Subsidiaries Interest and other income from subsidiaries Interest And Other Income From Subsidiaries Interest and other income from subsidiaries Other income Noninterest Income, Other Operating Income Total income Revenues Expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Other expenses Noninterest Expense Total expenses Operating Expenses Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax benefit Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries in excess of dividends from subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total OCI Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Business Combinations [Abstract] Summarized Purchase Price Allocations Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Deposits [Abstract] Summary of Deposits Summary of deposits table [Table Text Block] Summary of Deposits Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Securities Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net Income OCI, Net of Tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Change in unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on AFS securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Change in FDIC's share of unrealized gains/losses on AFS securities Net Change In Amounts Attributable To F D I C Under Loss Share Net Of Tax Represents the impact of changes in the fair value of securities available for sale that are subject to FDIC loss sharing agreements. This amount represents the FDIC's portion of the unrealized gains should these securities be sold, net of tax. Other, net Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax Total OCI Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract] Change in unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on AFS securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Change in FDIC 's share of unrealized gains/losses on AFS securities Net Change In Amounts Attributable To F D I C Under Loss Share Tax Portion Represents the impact of changes in the fair value of securities available for sale that are subject to FDIC loss sharing agreements. This amount represents the FDIC's portion of the unrealized gains should these securities be sold, tax portion. Other, net Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net, Tax Tax effects of the increase (decrease) to accumulated comprehensive income during the period related to other, net Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis] Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis] Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain] Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain] Commercial Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] Retail Retail Portfolio Segment [Member] Retail Portfolio Segment [Member] PCI PCI [Member] Purchased credit impaired acquired and Loans Acquired from FDIC Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Axis] Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Axis] Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Domain] Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Domain] Commercial and industrial Commercial and Industrial [Member] Commercial And Industrial [Member] CRE-income producing properties CRE Income Producing Properties [Member] CRE-construction and development CRE Construction And Development [Member] Dealer floor plan Commercial Dealer Floor Plan [Member] Other lending subsidiaries Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member] Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member] Direct retail lending Direct Retail Lending [Member] Direct Retail Lending [Member] Revolving credit Retail Revolving Credit [Member] Retail Revolving Credit [Member] Residential mortgage-nonguaranteed Retail Residential Mortgage-Nonguaranteed [Member] Retail Residential Mortgage-Nonguaranteed [Member] Residential mortgage-government guaranteed Retail Residential Mortgage-Government Guaranteed [Member] Retail Residential Mortgage-Government Guaranteed [Member] Sales finance Retail Sales Finance [Member] Retail Sales Finance [Member] Other lending subsidiaries Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member] Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries Current Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current 30-89 Days Past Due Financing receivables recorded investment, thirty to eighty nine days past due Financing receivables recorded investment, thirty to eighty nine days past due 90 Days Or More Past Due Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing Nonaccrual Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status Total Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Investment [Axis] Investment [Axis] Investment [Domain] Investment [Domain] Non-agency MBS Non-agency MBS [Member] Non-agency MBS [Member] Private Equity Investments Private Equity Funds [Member] Re-REMIC Trusts Re-REMIC Trusts [Member] Re-REMIC Trusts [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Weighted Average Weighted Average [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Difference between fair value of securities held and securities owned, percentage Fair Value, Differences Between Securities Held and Securities Owned, Percentage Fair Value, Differences Between Securities Held and Securities Owned, Percentage Weighted average remaining life of private equity and similar investments Weighted Average Remaining Life Of Private Equity And Similar Investments Weighted Average Remaining Life Of Private Equity And Similar Investments Unobservable inputs, EBITDA multiples Fair Value Inputs, Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization Multiple Acquisitions and Divestitures Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] National Penn National Penn Bancshares, Inc. [Member] National Penn Bancshares, Inc. [Member] Revolving credit Revolving Credit Loans [Member] Revolving Credit Loans [Member] Residential mortgage Residential Mortgage [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] UPB Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount Fair Value Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract] Assets acquired: Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract] Cash, due from banks and federal funds sold Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Securities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Marketable Securities Loans and leases Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets CDI Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Other assets Other Intangible Assets, Net Total assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Liabilities assumed: Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract] Noninterest-bearing deposits Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noninterest-bearing Deposits Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noninterest-bearing Deposits Interest-bearing deposits Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Interest-bearing Deposits Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Interest-bearing Deposits Total deposits Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities Debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt Other liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other Total liabilities assumed Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Consideration paid Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Cash paid Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Fair value of common stock issued, including replacement equity awards Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Loans and ACL Financing Receivables [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Computation of EPS Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Transfers and Servicing [Abstract] Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table] Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments [Domain] Financial Instruments [Domain] Residential MSRs Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items] Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items] Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward] Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward] Carrying value, beginning of year Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount Additions Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Additions Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions: Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Changes in Fair Value Resulting from Changes in Valuation Inputs or Changes in Assumptions [Abstract] Prepayment speeds Prepayment Speed Assumption The net Increase or Decrease in fair value as a result of changes in the prepayment speed assumption used in the model to calculate the fair value of servicing assets. Weighted average OAS Oas Net Increase or Decrease in fair value as a result of changes in the OAS assumption used in the model to calculate the fair value of servicing assets. Servicing costs Servicing Costs The net increase or decrease in fair value as a result of changes in the servicing costs assumption used in the model to calculate the fair value of servicing assets. Realization of expected net servicing cash flows, passage of time and other Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Other Changes in Fair Value Carrying value, end of year Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments used to mitigate the income statement effect of changes in fair value Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Unearned income, discounts and net deferred loan fees and costs, excluding PCI Loans and Leases Receivable, Deferred Income Residential mortgage loans in process of foreclosure Mortgage Loans in Process of Foreclosure, Amount Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Credit Derivatives [Table] Schedule of Credit Derivatives [Table] Credit Derivatives Contract Type [Axis] Credit Derivatives Contract Type [Axis] Credit Derivatives Contract Type [Domain] Credit Derivatives Contract Type [Domain] Dealer Counterparties Dealer Counterparties [Member] Dealer Counterparties [Member] Central Clearing Parties Central Clearing Parties [Member] Central Clearing Parties [Member] Credit Derivatives [Line Items] Credit Derivatives [Line Items] Cash collateral received from dealer counterparties Cash collateral received from dealer counterparties The amount received from or paid to a counterparty for credit risk (risk of loss) related to derivatives. Derivatives in a net gain position secured by that collateral Derivatives In Gain Position For Which Collateral Has Been Received Derivatives in a gain position for which collateral has been received Unsecured positions in a net gain with dealer counterparties after collateral postings Unsecured position with derivative dealers The unsecured position with a counterparty related to derivative credit risk. Cash collateral posted Cash collateral posted to counterparties Cash collateral posted to counterparties Derivatives in a net loss position secured by that collateral Derivatives In Loss Position For Which Collateral Has Been Posted Derivatives in a loss position for which collateral has been posted Additional collateral that would have been posted had BB&T's credit ratings dropped below investment grade Increase Decrease Posted Collateral Increase in the aggregate fair value of assets that are required to be posted as collateral for derivative instruments in the event of a credit ratings downgrade below investment grade. Securities pledged to central clearing parties Security Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Fair Value Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Changes In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Beginning balance of unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Additions based on tax positions related to current year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Additions (reductions) for tax positions of prior years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Settlements Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Lapse of statute of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Unrecognized deferred tax benefits from acquisitions Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Tax Positions From Business Combination Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Tax Positions From Business Combinations Ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Federal Domestic Tax Authority [Member] State State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Unrecognized tax benefits that would have impacted effective rate if recognized Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Carrying Value Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] Impaired loans Assets Measured At Fair Value On Nonrecurring Basis Impaired Loans Impaired loans, excluding loans acquired from FDIC, measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that were still held on the balance sheet. Impaired loans are classified as Level 3 assets. Foreclosed real estate Assets Measured At Fair Value On Nonrecurring Basis Foreclosed Real Estate Foreclosed real estate, excluding foreclosed real estate acquired from FDIC, measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that were still held on the balance sheet. Foreclosed real estate is classified as Level 3 assets. Valuation Adjustments Valuation Allowance [Abstract] Impaired loans Losses Related To Write Downs Of Impaired Loans These amounts represent write downs recorded on impaired loans still held. Foreclosed real estate Losses Related To Write Downs Of Foreclosed Real Estate These amounts represent write downs recorded on foreclosed real estate Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Pledged securities Pledged Securities Carrying Value Carrying value of securities pledged to secure municipal deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings Pledged loans Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Qualified Plans Qualified [Member] Retirement plans offered by the Registrant that meet certain Internal Revenue Code requirements, and as a result are eligible to receive certain tax benefits. Nonqualified Plans Nonqualified [Member] Tax deferred retirement plans offered by the Registrant that fall outside of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) guidelines. These plans are designed to meet specialized retirement needs, but do not meet certain Internal Revenue Code requirements, and as a result are not eligible to receive certain tax benefits. Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Actuarial (gain) loss Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Acquisitions Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation Projected benefit obligation, end of year Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Carrying Amount Reported Value Measurement [Member] Total Fair Value Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Financial assets: HTM securities Held-to-maturity Securities Loans and leases HFI, net of ALLL Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Amount FDIC loss share receivable FDIC Indemnification Asset Financial liabilities: Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Deposits Deposits FDIC loss share payable FDIC loss share payable FDIC loss share payable Long-term debt Long-term Debt Purchased loan portfolio Purchased loan portfolio Represents the dollar values of loans purchased that were not part of a business combination. Loans transferred Loans transferred Carrying amount of loans transferred between reportable segments Loans sold Loans sold Carrying amount of loans sold in connection with the sale of a consumer lending subsidiary Allowance for loan and lease losses, loans sold Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Loans Sold Gain on sale of residential mortgage loans Gain on sale of residential mortgage loans Gain on sale of residential mortgage loans Modifications that defaulted during the period that had been classified as a TDR during the previous 12 months Financing Receivable, Modifications, Subsequent Default, Recorded Investment Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Rent expense applicable to operating leases Operating Leases, Rent Expense Rental income from owned properties and subleases Rental Income, Nonoperating Future minimum lease payments for operating leases Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2021 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Schedule of Changes in AOCI Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Adjustment to income tax provision Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions Accrued tax-related interest and penalties Income Tax Examination, Interest Accrued Net interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits recognized in consolidated income statement Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense Noninterest-bearing deposits Noninterest-bearing Deposit Liabilities Interest checking Demand Deposit Accounts Money market and savings Deposits, Money Market and Savings Deposits Deposits, Money Market and Savings Deposits Time deposits Time Deposits Total deposits Time deposits $100,000 and greater Time Deposits, $100,000 or More Time deposits $250,000 and greater Time Deposits $250,000 and Greater Time Deposits $250,000 and Greater AOCI Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Summary of Residential Mortgage Banking Activities Residential Mortgage Banking Activities [Table Text Block] Presents a summary of information related to residential mortgage banking activities including a reconciliation of mortgage loans managed to mortgage loans held for investment on the balance sheet; along with past due, nonaccrual and charge-off data related to these loans. Also includes details about the servicing portfolio, recourse and repurchase exposure and loan sales occurring during the period Loan Servicing Activity and Data Loan Servicing Activity [Table Text Block] Loan Servicing Activity [Text Block] Analysis of Activity in Residential MSRs Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block] Residential MSRs Sensitivity Schedule of Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets [Table Text Block] Summary of Commercial Mortgage Banking Activities Summary of Commercial Mortgage Banking Activities [Table Text Block] Summary of Commercial Mortgage Banking Activities Schedule of Financing Receivable, Troubled Debt Restructurings [Table] Schedule of Financing Receivable, Troubled Debt Restructurings [Table] Loan Restructuring Modification [Axis] Loan Restructuring Modification [Axis] Loan Restructuring Modification [Domain] Loan Restructuring Modification [Domain] Rate Interest Rate Below Market Reduction [Member] Structure Extended Maturity [Member] Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items] Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items] TDRs Financing Receivable, Modifications, Post-Modification Recorded Investment ALLL Impact Financing Receivables Impaired Troubled Debt Restructuring Allowance For Credit Losses Change Reflects the amount of the change in the allowance for credit losses related to a troubled debt restructuring. 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This includes the unpaid principal balances held for investment included on the balance sheet as well as the portion serviced for others representing the balances sold to third-party investors. UPB of residential mortgage loans serviced for others (primarily agency conforming fixed rate) Unpaid Principal Balances Of Residential Mortgage Loans Serviced For Others Represents the unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others that were previously sold to third-party investors. Mortgage loans sold with recourse Residential Mortgage Loans Sold With Recourse Represents the carrying amount of residential mortgage loans sold with recourse. Maximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liability Maximum Recourse Exposure On Residential Mortgage Loans Sold Represents the total exposure to the Registrant from residential mortgage loans sold with recourse liability. Indemnification, recourse and repurchase reserves Reserve For Residential Mortgage Loans Sold Represents the reserve recorded for expected losses related to indemnification, recourse and representations & warranties residential mortgage loans sold. FHA-insured mortgage loan reserve FHA-Insured Mortgage Loss Reserve FHA-insured mortgage loan reserve UPB of residential mortgage loans sold from the LHFS portfolio Unpaid Principal Balance Of Residential mortgage loans sold Reflects the unpaid principal balances of residential mortgage loans sold to third-party investors during the period. Pre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for sale Recognized Pretax Gains On Mortgage Loans With Unpaid Principal Balances Difference between the sale price and the carrying value when a financial asset transferred in a securitization or asset-backing financing arrangement is accounted for as a sale. Servicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for others Bank Servicing Fees Approximate weighted average servicing fee on the outstanding balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others Residential Mortgage Loans Weighted Average Servicing Fee Percentage Represents the weighted average servicing fee earned from servicing residential mortgage loans. The amount is presented as the percentage of fee income divided by the outstanding balances of the residential mortgage loans being serviced. Weighted average interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for others Weighted Average Interest Rate Serviced For Others Represents the weighted average interest rate on the portfolio of residential mortgage loans serviced for others. 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Net unrecognized after-tax gain on terminated hedges recorded in AOCI (to be recognized in earnings through 2022) Net unrecognized after tax gain on terminated hedges recorded in AOCI to be recognized thru 2022 Net unrecognized after tax gain on terminated hedges recorded in AOCI to be recognized in future periods Estimated portion of net after-tax loss on active and terminated hedges to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 months Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months Maximum time period over which BB&T has hedged a portion of the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions excluding those transactions relating to the payment of variable interest on existing instruments Maximum length of time entity has hedged portion of variable cash flows for forecasted transactions (in years) Maximum length of time entity has hedged portion of variable cash flows for forecasted transactions (in years) Fair value hedges: Unrecognized pre-tax net gain on terminated hedges (to be recognized as interest primarily through 2019) Unrecognized pre-tax gain on terminated hedges to be recognized as interest primarily through 2019 Unrecognized pre-tax gain on terminated hedges to be recognized as interest in future periods Portion of pre-tax net gain on terminated hedges to be recognized as a change in interest during the next 12 months Portion of pre-tax gain on terminated hedges to be recognized as a change in interest expense during the next 12 months Portion of pre-tax gain on terminated hedges to be recognized as a change in interest expense during the next 12 months Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents; Restricted Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Securities Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] LHFS Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-sale, Policy [Policy Text Block] Loans and Leases Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] NPAs Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-investment, Allowance and Nonperforming Loans, Nonperforming Loans Policy [Policy Text Block] ACL Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Policy for Uncollectible Amounts [Policy Text Block] Assets Acquired from the FDIC and Related FDIC Loss Share Receivable/Payable Assets Acquired From Fdic And Related Fdic Loss Share Receivable Payable [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for Assets Acquired From FDIC and Related FDIC Loss Share Receivable/Payable Premises and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Bank-Owned Life Insurance Life Insurance, Bank Owned, Policy [Policy Text Block] Life Insurance, Bank Owned, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Financial Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] MSRs Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Equity-Based Compensation Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block] Insurance Income Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Segments Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure Aggregate UPB Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Held-for-sale or Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Difference Fair Value, Option, Aggregate Differences, Loans and Long-term Receivables Schedule of Basic and Diluted EPS Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Pay fixed swaps Pay Fixed Swaps [Member] Derivative contract to pay a fixed interest rate obligation or instrument and receive a floating interest rate obligation or instrument. 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