Financial instruments (Details 8) (Nonrecurring basis, CHF) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value
Loans	0.3	0.5
Level 3
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value
Loans	0.3	0.5
Bank
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value
Loans	0.3	0.5
Bank \| Level 3
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value
Loans	0.3	0.5

This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant