Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings for level 3 assets and liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012		Mar. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Abstract]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Other Income	$ (1)	[1]	$ (1)	[1]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	1		(7)
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss Total	6		(3)
Other Fee Revenue [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Income	1		(6)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Other Income	6		(2)
Trading Gains Losses [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Trading Revenue	1		0
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Trading Revenue	1		0
F D I C Loss Share Expense Income [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Abstract]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Income	(1)		(1)
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Other Income	$ (1)		$ (1)

[1] Gains (losses) are included in “FDIC loss share (expense) income” in the consolidated statement of operations.