Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 1,432	$ 1,252	$ 4,115	$ 3,460
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Changes in unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale	300	181	738	958
Other-than-temporary impairment not recognized in earnings on securities available-for-sale	2	(2)	3	(17)
Amortization of unrealized gains on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity	(21)		(28)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative hedges	(30)	(196)	(68)	(323)
Foreign currency translation	26	1	34	(16)
Reclassification to earnings of realized gains and losses	90	92	288	270
Income taxes related to other comprehensive income	(140)	(29)	(370)	(333)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	227	47	597	539
Comprehensive income	1,659	1,299	4,712	3,999
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	42	21	112	62
Comprehensive income attributable to U.S. Bancorp	$ 1,701	$ 1,320	$ 4,824	$ 4,061