U.S. Bancorp (Parent Company) - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2015
Receivables
Loan Limits to the company or individual affiliate	10.00%
Maximum limit of loans to the Company and all affiliates	20.00%

Maximum Limit of Loans to Company and All Affiliates as Percent of Capital and Surplus

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