Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Dividends on common stock, cash paid (usd per share)	$ 0.34	$ 0.34	$ 0.31	$ 0.68	$ 0.62
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation shareholders’ equity	$ 40,984			$ 40,984		$ 43,034
Common stock
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation shareholders’ equity	$ 36,146	$ 36,961	$ 40,740	$ 36,146	$ 40,740	$ 38,196	$ 40,413	$ 41,260