Investments (Securities Gains and Losses Recognized in Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale, gross gains	$ 1	$ 0
Available-for-sale, gross losses	1	0
Trading, gross gains	3	0
Trading, gross losses	3	0
Other noninterest-bearing investments, Nonmarketable equity securities, Gross gains	4	3
Other noninterest-bearing investments, Nonmarketable equity securities, Gross losses	3	20
Gross gains	8	3
Gross losses	7	20
Securities gains (losses), net	$ 1	$ (17)

Amount of unrealized and realized gain (loss) on investment in debt and equity securities.

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Amount of realized gain on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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