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Derivative Instruments - Summary of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Fair Value Hedges, Other Economic Hedges and Customer-Related Positions (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Asset and Liability Management Positions [Member], Interest Rate Contracts [Member], Fair Value Hedges [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Asset and Liability Management Positions [Member] | Interest Rate Contracts [Member] | Fair Value Hedges [Member]
   
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Gain (losses) on items hedged by fair value hedges $ (33)usb_GainLossesOnItemsHedgedByFairValueHedges
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$ 2usb_GainLossesOnItemsHedgedByFairValueHedges
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