Loans and Leases (Nonperforming and Past Due Loans) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Nonaccrual loans and leases held for investment	$ 1,540		$ 1,872
Foreclosed real estate	139	[1]	536	[1]
Other foreclosed property	39		42
Total nonperforming assets (excluding covered assets)	1,718	[1]	2,450	[1]
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing (excluding covered loans)	152	[2],[3],[4]	202	[2],[3],[4]
Foreclosed real estate covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements	289		378
Mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA that are 90 days or more past due not required to be repurchased	499		426
Loans past due 90 days or more covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements	476		736
Mortgage loans 90 days or more past due government guaranteed	$ 233		$ 206

[1] Excludes foreclosed real estate totaling $289 million and $378 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, that is covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements.

[2] Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T does not have the obligation to repurchase totaling $499 million and $426 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

[3] Excludes loans 90 days or more past due that are covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements totaling $476 million and $736 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

[4] Excludes mortgage loans 90 days or more past due that are government guaranteed totaling $233 million and $206 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.