10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012

Commission File Number: 1-10853

BB&T CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

North Carolina	56-0939887
(State of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
200 West Second Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina	27101
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(336) 733-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $5 par value	New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series D Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series E Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series F Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  [X]   No  [  ]

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  [  ]   No  [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes  [X]   No  [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes  [X]   No  [  ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by references in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	X		Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer		(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  [  ]   No  [X]

At January 31, 2013, the Company had 699,826,132 shares of its Common Stock, $5 par value, outstanding. As of June 30, 2012, the aggregate market value of voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the Company was approximately $21.5 billion. 

BB&T CORPORATION
Cross Reference Index
December 31, 2012
		Page No.
PART I
Item 1	Business	6
Item 1A	Risk Factors	19
Item 1B	Unresolved Staff Comments - (None to be reported.)
Item 2	Properties	25
Item 3	Legal Proceedings (see Note 15.  Commitments and Contingencies)	121
Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures - (Not applicable.)
PART II
Item 5	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	25
Item 6	Selected Financial Data	29
Item 7	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	30
Item 7A	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (see Market Risk Management)	68
Item 8	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	80
	Consolidated Statements of Income	81
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	82
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity	83
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	84
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	85
	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	79
	Quarterly Financial Summary	77
Item 9	Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure - (None to be reported)
Item 9A	Controls and Procedures	78
Item 9B	Other Information - (None to be reported)
PART III
Item 10	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	*
Item 11	Executive Compensation	*
Item 12	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	*
Item 13	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	*
Item 14	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	*
PART IV
Item 15	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
	Financial Statements - (see Listing in Item 8 above)
	Exhibits	143
	Financial Statement Schedules - (None required)

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* For information regarding executive officers, refer to “Executive Officers of BB&T” in Part I.  The other information required by Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to the information that appears under the headings “Proposal 1-Election of Directors,” “Corporate Governance Matters” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The information required by Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to the information that appears under the headings “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Compensation of Executive Officers,” “Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and “Compensation of Directors” in the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

For information regarding the registrant’s securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans, refer to “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in Part II.

The other information required by Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to the information that appears under the headings “Security Ownership” and “Compensation of Executive Officers” in the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The information required by Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to the information that appears under the headings “Corporate Governance Matters” and “Transactions with Executive Officers and Directors” in the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The information required by Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to the information that appears under the headings “Fees to Auditors” and “Corporate Governance Matters” in the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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Glossary of Defined Terms

The following terms are used throughout this Report, including the consolidated financial statements and related notes.

Term	Definition
2004 Plan	2004 Stock Incentive Plan
2006 Repurchase Plan	Plan for the repurchase of up to 50 million shares of BB&T’s common stock
2012 Plan	2012 Incentive Plan
ADC	Acquisition, development and construction
ACL	Allowance for credit losses
ALLL	Allowance for loan and lease losses
AOCI	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
BankAtlantic	BankAtlantic, a federal savings association acquired by BB&T from BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.
Basel III	Global regulatory standards on bank capital adequacy and liquidity published by the BCBS
BB&T	BB&T Corporation and subsidiaries
BB&T FSB	BB&T Financial, FSB
BCBS	Basel Committee on Bank Supervision
BHC	Bank holding company
BHCA	Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended
Branch Bank	Branch Banking and Trust Company
CCAR	Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review
CD	Certificate of deposit
CDI	Core deposit intangible assets
CFPB	Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Colonial	Collectively, certain assets and liabilities of Colonial Bank acquired by BB&T in 2009
Company	BB&T Corporation and subsidiaries (interchangeable with "BB&T" above)
Council	Financial Stability Oversight Council
CRA	Community Reinvestment Act of 1977
CRE	Commercial real estate
Crump Insurance	The life and property and casualty insurance operations acquired from the Crump Group
DIF	Deposit Insurance Fund administered by the FDIC
Directors’ Plan	Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan
Dodd-Frank Act	Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
EPS	Earnings per common share
EU	European Union
EVE	Economic value of equity
Exchange Act	Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASB	Financial Accounting Standards Board
FDIC	Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHA	Federal Housing Administration
FHLB	Federal Home Loan Bank
FHLMC	Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FINRA	Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
FNMA	Federal National Mortgage Association
FRB	Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
FTE	Fully taxable-equivalent
FTP	Funds transfer pricing
GAAP	Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
GNMA	Government National Mortgage Association
Grandbridge	Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, LLC
GSE	U.S. government-sponsored enterprise
IMLAFA	International Money Laundering Abatement and Financial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001
IPV	Independent price verification
IRS	Internal Revenue Service
LHFS	Loans held for sale
LIBOR	London Interbank Offered Rate
LOB	Line of business

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MRLCC	Market Risk, Liquidity and Capital Committee
MSR	Mortgage servicing right
MSRB	Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
NIM	Net interest margin
NPA	Nonperforming asset
NPL	Nonperforming loan
NPR	Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
NYSE	NYSE Euronext, Inc.
OAS	Option adjusted spread
OCC	Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
OCI	Other comprehensive income (loss)
Omnibus Plan	1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan
OREO	Other real estate owned
OTS	Office of Thrift Supervision
OTTI	Other-than-temporary impairment
Parent Company	BB&T Corporation, the parent company of Branch Bank and other subsidiaries
Patriot Act	Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001
Peer Group	Financial holding companies included in the industry peer group index
Reform Act	Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005
RMBS	Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities
RMO	Risk Management Organization
RSU	Restricted stock unit
RUFC	Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
S&P	Standard & Poor's
SBIC	Small Business Investment Company
SCAP	Supervisory Capital Assessment Program
SEC	Securities and Exchange Commission
Simulation	Interest Sensitivity Simulation Analysis
TBA	To be announced
TDR	Troubled debt restructuring
U.S.	United States of America
U.S. Treasury	United States Department of the Treasury
VA	U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VaR	Value-at-risk
VIE	Variable interest entity

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, regarding the financial condition, results of operations, business plans and the future performance of BB&T that are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of BB&T and the information available to management at the time that these disclosures were prepared. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and other similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

· general economic or business conditions, either nationally or regionally, may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and/or a reduced demand for credit or other services;

· disruptions to the credit and financial markets, either nationally or globally, including the impact of a downgrade of U.S. government obligations by one of the credit ratings agencies and the adverse effects of the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in Europe;

· changes in the interest rate environment and cash flow reassessments may reduce NIM and/or the volumes and values of loans made or held as well as the value of other financial assets held;

· competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions may increase significantly;

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· legislative, regulatory or accounting changes, including changes resulting from the adoption and implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act may adversely affect the businesses in which BB&T is engaged;

· local, state or federal taxing authorities may take tax positions that are adverse to BB&T;

· a reduction may occur in BB&T’s credit ratings;

· adverse changes may occur in the securities markets;

· competitors of BB&T may have greater financial resources and develop products that enable them to compete more successfully than BB&T and may be subject to different regulatory standards than BB&T;

· natural or other disasters could have an adverse effect on BB&T in that such events could materially disrupt BB&T’s operations or the ability or willingness of BB&T’s customers to access the financial services BB&T offers;

· costs or difficulties related to the integration of the businesses of BB&T and its merger partners may be greater than expected;

· expected cost savings or revenue growth associated with completed mergers and acquisitions may not be fully realized or realized within the expected time frames;

· deposit attrition, customer loss and/or revenue loss following completed mergers and acquisitions may be greater than expected; and

· cyber-security risks, including “denial of service,” “hacking” and “identity theft,” that could adversely affect our business and financial performance, or our reputation.

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

BB&T is a financial holding company headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. BB&T conducts its business operations primarily through its commercial bank subsidiary, Branch Bank, and other nonbank subsidiaries.

Operating Subsidiaries

The principal operating subsidiaries of BB&T include the following:

· Branch Banking and Trust Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

· BB&T Securities, LLC, Richmond, Virginia

· Regional Acceptance Corporation, Greenville, North Carolina

· American Coastal Insurance Company, Davie, Florida

· Sterling Capital Management, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina

Branch Bank, BB&T’s largest subsidiary, was chartered in 1872 and is the oldest bank headquartered in North Carolina. Branch Bank provides a wide range of banking and trust services for retail and commercial clients in its geographic markets, including small and mid-size businesses, public agencies, local governments and individuals, through 1,832 offices (as of December 31, 2012). Branch Bank’s principal operating subsidiaries include:

· BB&T Equipment Finance Corporation, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, which provides loan and lease financing to commercial and small businesses;

· BB&T Investment Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer located in Charlotte, North Carolina, which offers clients non-deposit investment alternatives, including discount brokerage services, equities, fixed-rate, variable-rate and index annuities, mutual funds, government and municipal bonds, and money market funds;

· BB&T Insurance Services, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, which offers property and casualty, life, health, employee benefits, commercial general liability, surety, title and other insurance products through its agency network;

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· Prime Rate Premium Finance Corporation, Inc., located in Florence, South Carolina, and its subsidiary AFCO Credit Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which provide insurance premium financing to clients in the United States and Canada;

· Grandbridge, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, which specializes in arranging and servicing commercial mortgage loans;

· Lendmark Financial Services, Inc., located in Covington, Georgia, which offers consumer loans to clients unable to meet Branch Bank’s normal credit underwriting guidelines;

· CRC Insurance Services, Inc., based in Birmingham, Alabama, which is a wholesale insurance broker authorized to do business nationwide;

· McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc., based in Birmingham, Alabama, which is authorized to do business nationwide and specializes in providing insurance products on an agency basis to large commercial and energy clients, including many Fortune 500 companies; and

· Crump Group, Inc., based in New Jersey, which is a wholesale insurance broker authorized to do business nationwide.

BB&T FSB, based in Columbus, Georgia, was merged into Branch Bank effective January 1, 2013. Sheffield Financial, based in Clemmons, North Carolina, specializes in loans to small commercial lawn care businesses across the country for the purchase of outdoor power equipment and loans to individuals for power sport and leisure equipment. Sheffield was a subsidiary of BB&T FSB and was also merged into Branch Bank effective January 1, 2013.

Major Nonbank Subsidiaries

BB&T also has a number of nonbank subsidiaries, including:

· BB&T Securities, LLC was formed by the merger of Scott & Stringfellow, LLC and Clearview Correspondent Services, LLC on January 1, 2013. BB&T Securities is a registered investment banking and full-service brokerage firm that provides services in retail brokerage, equity and debt underwriting, investment advice, corporate finance and equity research; and facilitates the origination, trading and distribution of fixed-income securities and equity products in both the public and private capital markets. It also has a public finance department that provides investment banking, financial advisory services and debt underwriting services to a variety of regional taxable and tax-exempt issuers. BB&T Securities also provides correspondent clearing services to other broker-dealers and entities involved in the securities industry. As a correspondent clearing firm, it provides clearing services to affiliated and unaffiliated broker-dealers;

· Regional Acceptance Corporation, which specializes in indirect financing for consumer purchases of primarily mid-model and late-model used automobiles;

· American Coastal Insurance Company, an admitted Florida specialty insurance company that underwrites property insurance risks for commercial condominium or cooperative associations; and

· Sterling Capital Management, LLC, a registered investment advisor and the advisor to the Sterling Capital Management Funds and Sterling Capital Variable Insurance Funds, provides tailored investment management solutions to meet the specific needs and objectives of individual and institutional clients through a full range of investment strategies, including domestic and international equity, alternative investment products and strategies, and fixed income investing.

Services

BB&T’s subsidiaries offer a variety of services targeted to retail and commercial clients. BB&T’s objective is to offer clients a full array of products to meet all their financial needs.

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Retail Services:		Commercial Services:
	Asset management		Asset management
	Automobile lending		Association services
	Bankcard lending		Capital markets services
	Consumer finance		Commercial deposit services
	Home equity lending		Commercial finance
	Home mortgage lending		Commercial middle market lending
	Insurance		Commercial mortgage lending
	Investment brokerage services		Institutional trust services
	Mobile/online banking		Insurance
	Payment solutions		Insurance premium finance
	Retail deposit services		International banking services
	Sales finance		Leasing
	Small business lending		Merchant services
	Wealth management/private banking		Mortgage warehouse lending
			Payment solutions
			Real estate lending
			Supply chain management
			Private equity investments

Market Area
The following table reflects BB&T’s deposit market share and branch locations by state.
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BB&T Deposit Market Share and Branch Locations by State
				Deposit
		% of		Market	Number
		BB&T's		Share	of
		Deposits (2)		Rank (2)	Branches (3)
	North Carolina (1)	23	%	2nd	366
	Virginia	20		4th	377
	Florida	15		5th	328
	Georgia	11		4th	164
	Maryland	7		7th	129
	South Carolina	6		3rd	116
	West Virginia	5		1st	78
	Kentucky	4		4th	88
	Alabama	4		4th	87
	Tennessee	3		6th	55
	Texas	1		36th	30
	Washington, D.C.	1		7th	12
(1)	Excludes home office deposits.
(2)	Source: FDIC.gov-data as of June 30, 2012.
(3)	As of December 31, 2012.  Excludes two branches in Indiana.

BB&T operates in markets that have a diverse employment base and primarily consist of manufacturing, general services, agricultural, wholesale/retail trade, technology, government and financial services. Management strongly believes that BB&T’s community bank approach to providing client service is a competitive advantage that strengthens the Company’s ability to effectively provide financial products and services to businesses and individuals in its markets. Furthermore, BB&T believes its current market area will support growth in assets and deposits in the future.

Competition

The financial services industry is highly competitive, and dramatic change continues to occur in all aspects of BB&T’s business. The ability of nonbank financial entities to provide services previously reserved for commercial banks has intensified competition. BB&T’s subsidiaries compete actively with national, regional and local financial services providers,

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including banks, thrifts, securities dealers, mortgage bankers, finance companies and insurance companies. Competition among providers of financial products and services continues to increase, with consumers having the opportunity to select from a growing variety of traditional and nontraditional alternatives. The industry continues to consolidate, which affects competition by eliminating some regional and local institutions, while strengthening the franchises of acquirers. In addition, some financial services entities are still experiencing significant challenges as a result of the economic crisis, resulting in bank and thrift failures. For additional information concerning markets, BB&T’s competitive position and business strategies, and recent government interventions see “Market Area” above and “General Business Development” below.

General Business Development

BB&T is a regional financial holding company. BB&T has maintained a long-term focus on a strategy that includes expanding and diversifying the BB&T franchise in terms of revenues, profitability and asset size. This strategy has encompassed both organic growth and acquisitions of complementary banks and financial businesses. During the 1990s and through the mid-2000s, BB&T’s growth resulted largely from mergers and acquisitions as the economics of business combinations were compelling. Since that time, BB&T has focused more on organic growth, but is well positioned for strategic opportunities.

Merger and Acquisition Strategy

BB&T’s growth in business, profitability and market share has historically been enhanced by strategic mergers and acquisitions. Management intends to remain disciplined and focused with regard to future merger and acquisition opportunities. BB&T will continue to assess bank and thrift acquisitions subject to market conditions, primarily within BB&T’s existing footprint, and will pursue economically advantageous acquisitions of insurance agencies, specialized lending businesses, and fee income generating financial services businesses. BB&T’s strategy is currently focused on meeting the following three acquisition criteria:

· transactions must be strategically attractive – meaning that any bank acquisition should be in BB&T’s existing footprint to allow for cost savings and economies of scale, or in contiguous states to provide market diversification;

· any credit-related issues would need to be addressed; and

· acquisitions must meet BB&T’s financial criteria.

Regulatory Considerations

The following discussion describes elements of an extensive regulatory framework applicable to BHCs, financial holding companies and banks and specific information about BB&T. Regulation of banks, BHCs and financial holding companies is intended primarily for the protection of depositors, the DIF and the stability of the financial system, rather than for the protection of shareholders and creditors. As described in more detail below, comprehensive reform of the legislative and regulatory landscape occurred with the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010. Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act and related rulemaking activities continued in 2012. In addition to banking laws, regulations and regulatory agencies, BB&T is subject to various other laws, regulations, supervision and examination by other regulatory agencies, all of which directly or indirectly affect the operations and management of BB&T and its ability to make distributions to shareholders.

BB&T’s earnings are affected by general economic conditions, management policies, changes in state and federal laws and regulations and actions of various regulatory authorities, including those referred to in this section. Proposals to change the laws and regulations to which BB&T is subject are frequently introduced at both the federal and state levels. The likelihood and timing of any such changes and the impact such changes may have on BB&T is impossible to determine with any certainty. The description herein summarizes the significant state and federal laws to which BB&T currently is subject. To the extent statutory or regulatory provisions are described in this section, such descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the particular statutory or regulatory provisions.

Financial Regulatory Reform

The past two years have resulted in a significant increase in regulation and regulatory oversight for U.S. financial services firms, primarily resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act. The Dodd-Frank Act is extensive, complicated and comprehensive legislation that impacts practically all aspects of a banking organization, representing a significant overhaul of many aspects of the regulation of the financial services industry. The Dodd-Frank Act implements numerous and far-reaching changes that affect financial companies, including banks and BHCs such as BB&T, by, among other things:

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· Requiring regulation and oversight of large, systemically important financial institutions by establishing an interagency council on systemic risk and implementation of heightened prudential standards and regulation by the FRB for systemically important financial institutions (including nonbank financial companies), as well as the implementation of the FDIC resolution procedures for liquidation of large financial companies to avoid market disruption;

· applying the same leverage and risk-based capital requirements that apply to insured depository institutions to most BHCs, savings and loan holding companies and systemically important nonbank financial companies;

· limiting the FRB’s emergency authority to lend to nondepository institutions to facilities with broad-based eligibility, and authorizing the FDIC to establish an emergency financial stabilization fund for solvent depository institutions and their holding companies, subject to the approval of Congress, the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury and the FRB;

· centralizing responsibility for consumer financial protection by creating a new independent agency, the CFPB, with responsibility for implementing, enforcing and examining compliance with federal consumer financial laws;

· creating regimes for regulation of over-the-counter derivatives and non-admitted property and casualty insurers and reinsurers;

· requiring any interchange transaction fee charged for a debit transaction be “reasonable” and proportional to the cost incurred by the issuer for the transaction, with new regulations that establish such fee standards, eliminate exclusivity arrangements between issuers and networks for debit card transactions and limit restrictions on merchant discounting for use of certain payment forms and minimum or maximum amount thresholds as a condition for acceptance of credit cards;

· transferring the functions of the OTS relating to federal savings associations, including rulemaking authority, to the OCC;

· implementing regulation of hedge fund and private equity advisers by requiring such advisers to register with the SEC;

· providing for the implementation of certain corporate governance provisions for all public companies concerning executive compensation;

· increasing the FDIC’s deposit insurance limits permanently to $250,000 for non-transaction accounts and changing the assessment base as well as increasing the reserve ratio for the DIF to ensure the future strength of the DIF; and

· reforming regulation of credit rating agencies.

Many of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to further rulemaking, guidance and interpretation by the applicable federal regulators. BB&T will continue to evaluate the impact of any new regulations so promulgated, including changes in regulatory costs and fees, modifications to consumer products or disclosures required by the CFPB and the requirements of the enhanced supervision provisions, among others.

As a BHC and a financial holding company under federal law, BB&T is subject to regulation under the BHCA and the examination and reporting requirements of the FRB. Branch Bank, a state-chartered commercial bank, is subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks and the FDIC.

State and federal law govern the activities in which Branch Bank engages, the investments it makes and the aggregate amount of loans that may be granted to one borrower. Various consumer and compliance laws and regulations also affect its operations. Branch Bank also is affected by the actions of the FRB as it attempts to control the monetary supply and credit availability in order to influence the economy.

In addition to federal and state banking laws and regulations, BB&T and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates, including those that engage in securities underwriting, dealing, brokerage, investment advisory and insurance activities, are subject to other federal and state laws and regulations, and supervision and examination by other state and federal regulatory agencies and other regulatory authorities, including the SEC, FINRA, NYSE, and various state insurance and securities regulators.

Financial Holding Company Regulation

Under current federal law, a BHC, such as BB&T, may elect to become a financial holding company, which allows the holding company to offer customers virtually any type of service that is financial in nature or incidental thereto, including

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banking and activities closely related thereto, securities underwriting, insurance (both underwriting and agency) and merchant banking. In order to qualify and maintain its status as a financial holding company, a financial holding company and all of its affiliated depository institutions must be well-capitalized, well-managed, and have at least a satisfactory CRA rating. If the FRB determines that a financial holding company is not well-capitalized or well-managed, the company has a period of time to comply, but during the period of noncompliance, the FRB can place any limitations on the financial holding company that it believes to be appropriate. Furthermore, if the FRB determines that a financial holding company has not maintained a satisfactory CRA rating, the company will not be able to commence any new financial activities or acquire a company that engages in such activities, although the company will still be allowed to engage in activities closely related to banking and make investments in the ordinary course of conducting merchant banking activities. BB&T is a financial holding company and currently satisfies the requirements to maintain its status as a financial holding company.

Most of the financial activities that are permissible for financial holding companies also are permissible for a bank’s “financial subsidiary,” except for insurance underwriting, insurance company portfolio investments, real estate investments and development, and merchant banking, which must be conducted in a financial holding company. In order for permissible financial activities to be engaged in by a financial subsidiary of a bank, federal law requires the parent bank (and its sister-bank affiliates) to be well-capitalized and well-managed; the aggregate consolidated assets of all of that bank’s financial subsidiaries may not exceed the lesser of 45% of its consolidated total assets or $50 billion; the bank must have at least a satisfactory CRA rating; and, if that bank is one of the 100 largest national banks, it must meet certain financial rating or other comparable requirements.

Current federal law also establishes a system of functional regulation under which the FRB is the umbrella regulator for BHCs, but BHC affiliates are principally regulated by functional regulators such as the FDIC for state nonmember bank affiliates, the OCC for thrifts, the SEC for securities affiliates and state insurance regulators for insurance affiliates. Certain specific activities, including traditional bank trust and fiduciary activities may be conducted in the bank without the bank being deemed a “broker” or a “dealer” in securities for purposes of functional regulation. Although states generally must regulate bank insurance activities in a nondiscriminatory manner, states may continue to adopt and enforce rules that specifically regulate bank insurance activities in certain identifiable areas.

The Dodd-Frank Act establishes additional regulation for BHCs, which will generally apply to BB&T. The Council is required under the Dodd-Frank Act to monitor emerging risks to financial stability, recommend heightened prudential standards for large, interconnected financial companies and require certain nonbank financial companies to be supervised by the FRB if their activities are determined to pose a risk to financial stability.

The Dodd-Frank Act also imposes new prudential regulation on depository institutions and their holding companies. The law imposes new, more stringent standards and requirements with respect to (1) bank and nonbank acquisitions and mergers, (2) financial holding companies engaged in “financial activities,” (3) affiliate transactions and (4) proprietary trading, among other provisions.

Enhanced Supervision Standards for Systemically Important Financial Institutions

The Dodd-Frank Act requires the FRB to establish enhanced supervision and prudential standards applicable to large, interconnected financial institutions, including BHCs like BB&T, with total consolidated assets of $50 billion or more (often referred to as systemically important financial institutions). The Council may make recommendations to the FRB on those standards. The Dodd-Frank Act mandates that the requirements applicable to systemically important financial institutions be more stringent than those applicable to other financial companies.

Resolution Planning

In September 2011, the FDIC adopted rules implementing “living will” requirements for systemically important financial institutions such as BB&T. These requirements impose obligations on systemically important financial institutions to file, maintain and update plans for an institution’s rapid and orderly resolution in the event of its material financial distress or failure. Both the FRB and the FDIC must review and approve BB&T’s living will and are authorized to impose restrictions on BB&T’s growth and activities or operations if deemed necessary. BB&T’s initial plans are expected to be submitted to the FRB and the FDIC in December 2013. Following the initial submission, BB&T is required to submit annual resolution plans by July 1 of each subsequent year.

CCAR and Stress Test Requirements

In November 2011, the FRB published a final rule requiring BHCs such as BB&T with $50 billion or more of total consolidated assets to submit annual capital plans based on pre-defined stress scenarios. Capital plans are required to be submitted on an annual basis. Such BHCs will also be required to collect and report certain related data on a quarterly basis

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to allow the FRB to monitor the companies’ progress against their annual capital plans. Covered BHCs, including BB&T, may pay dividends and repurchase stock only in accordance with a capital plan that has been reviewed by the FRB and as to which the FRB has not objected. The rules also require, among other things, that a covered BHC may not make a capital distribution unless, after giving effect to the distribution, it will meet all minimum regulatory capital ratios and have a ratio of Basel I Tier 1 common capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 5%. BB&T submitted its capital plan to the FRB for 2012 and thereafter received notice that the FRB had no objections to the capital plan. BB&T submitted its 2013 capital plan for review in January 2013.

In addition to the CCAR process, the Dodd-Frank Act requires the FRB to conduct an annual supervisory stress test for BHCs such as BB&T with $50 billion or more of total consolidated assets and to conduct semi-annual company-run stress tests. In October 2012, the FRB adopted final stress testing rules for covered BHCs that describe the types of supervisory scenarios that may be provided in connection with the annual CCAR process, and require that BB&T (as well as other covered BHCs) conduct a separate mid-year stress test, file the results of such test with the FRB in early July and publicly disclose details of the scenario and the impact on BHC capital by the end of September of each year. These stress test rules became effective for BB&T in November 2012.

The Dodd-Frank Act also requires the FDIC to conduct an annual supervisory stress test for FDIC-insured state nonmember banks such as Branch Bank with $50 billion or more of total consolidated assets and requires such institutions to conduct annual company-run stress tests. The FDIC adopted final annual stress testing rules in October 2012.

OCC

Prior to January 1, 2013, BB&T FSB, as a federally chartered thrift, was subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the OCC. Effective January 1, 2013, BB&T FSB was merged into Branch Bank and no longer exists as a separate entity and, therefore, is no longer regulated by the OCC.

Acquisitions

BB&T complies with numerous laws related to its acquisition activity. Under the BHCA, a BHC may not directly or indirectly acquire ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares or substantially all of the assets of any BHC or bank or merge or consolidate with another BHC without the prior approval of the FRB. Current federal law authorizes interstate acquisitions of banks and BHCs without geographic limitation. Furthermore, a bank headquartered in one state is authorized to merge with a bank headquartered in another state, subject to any state requirement that the target bank shall have been in existence and operating for a minimum period of time, not to exceed five years; and subject to certain deposit market-share limitations. After a bank has established branches in a state through an interstate merger transaction, the bank may establish and acquire additional branches at any location in the state where a bank headquartered in that state could have established or acquired branches under applicable federal or state law. These regulatory considerations are applicable to privately negotiated acquisition transactions.

Other Safety and Soundness Regulations

The FRB has enforcement powers over BHCs and their nonbanking subsidiaries. The FRB has authority to prohibit activities that represent unsafe or unsound practices or constitute violations of law, rule, regulation, administrative order or written agreement with a federal regulator. These powers may be exercised through the issuance of cease and desist orders, civil money penalties or other actions.

There also are a number of obligations and restrictions imposed on BHCs and their depository institution subsidiaries by federal law and regulatory policy that are designed to reduce potential loss exposure to the depositors of such depository institutions and to the FDIC insurance fund in the event the depository institution is insolvent or is in danger of becoming insolvent. For example, under requirements of the FRB with respect to BHC operations, a BHC is required to serve as a source of financial strength to its subsidiary depository institutions and to commit financial resources to support such institutions in circumstances where it might not do so otherwise. In addition, the “cross-guarantee” provisions of federal law require insured depository institutions under common control to reimburse the FDIC for any loss suffered or reasonably anticipated by the DIF as a result of the insolvency of commonly controlled insured depository institutions or for any assistance provided by the FDIC to commonly controlled insured depository institutions in danger of failure. The FDIC may decline to enforce the cross-guarantee provision if it determines that a waiver is in the best interests of the DIF. The FDIC’s claim for reimbursement under the cross-guarantee provisions is superior to claims of shareholders of the insured depository institution or its holding company but is subordinate to claims of depositors, secured creditors and nonaffiliated holders of subordinated debt of the commonly controlled insured depository institution.

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Federal and state banking regulators also have broad enforcement powers over Branch Bank, including the power to impose fines and other civil and criminal penalties, and to appoint a conservator (with the approval of the Governor in the case of a North Carolina state bank) in order to conserve the assets of any such institution for the benefit of depositors and other creditors. The North Carolina Commissioner of Banks also has the authority to take possession of a North Carolina state bank in certain circumstances, including, among other things, when it appears that such bank has violated its charter or any applicable laws, is conducting its business in an unauthorized or unsafe manner, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to transact its business or has an impairment of its capital stock.

Payment of Dividends; Capital Requirements

The Parent Company is a legal entity separate and distinct from Branch Bank and its subsidiaries. The majority of the Parent Company’s revenue is from dividends paid by Branch Bank. Branch Bank is subject to laws and regulations that limit the amount of dividends it can pay. In addition, BB&T and Branch Bank are subject to various regulatory restrictions relating to the payment of dividends, including requirements to maintain capital at or above regulatory minimums, and to remain “well-capitalized” under the prompt corrective action regulations summarized elsewhere in this section. Federal banking regulators have indicated that banking organizations should generally pay dividends only if (1) the organization’s net income available to common shareholders over the past year has been sufficient to fully fund the dividends and (2) the prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. BB&T’s 2013 capital actions will depend on the FRB’s review of BB&T’s 2013 capital plan.

North Carolina law states that, provided a bank does not make distributions that reduce its capital below its applicable required capital, the board of directors of a bank chartered under the laws of North Carolina may declare such distributions as the directors deem proper.

The FRB and the FDIC have issued substantially similar risk-based and leverage capital guidelines applicable to banking organizations they supervise, including BHCs and banks. Under the current risk-based capital requirements, BB&T and Branch Bank are each generally required to maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets (including certain off-balance sheet activities, such as standby letters of credit) of 8%. At least half of the total capital must be composed of common shareholders’ equity excluding the over or underfunded status of postretirement benefit obligations, unrealized gains or losses on debt securities available for sale, unrealized gains on equity securities available for sale and unrealized gains or losses on cash flow hedges, net of deferred income taxes; plus certain mandatorily redeemable capital securities; less nonqualifying intangible assets net of applicable deferred income taxes and certain nonfinancial equity investments. This is called “Tier 1 capital.” The remainder may consist of qualifying subordinated debt, qualifying preferred stock and a limited amount of the ACL. This is called “Tier 2 capital.” Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital combined are referred to as total regulatory capital.

The FRB requires BHCs that engage in trading activities to adjust their risk-based capital ratios to take into consideration market risks that may result from movements in market prices of covered trading positions in trading accounts, or from foreign exchange or commodity positions, whether or not in trading accounts, including changes in interest rates, equity prices, foreign exchange rates or commodity prices. Any capital required to be maintained under these provisions may consist of “Tier 3 capital” consisting of forms of short-term subordinated debt.

The FRB and the FDIC also have established minimum leverage capital requirements for banking organizations. These requirements provide that banking organizations that meet certain criteria, including excellent asset quality, high liquidity, low interest rate exposure and good earnings, and that have received the highest regulatory rating must maintain a ratio of Tier 1 capital to total adjusted average assets of at least 3%. Institutions not meeting these criteria, as well as institutions with supervisory, financial or operational weaknesses, are expected to maintain a minimum Tier 1 capital to total adjusted average assets ratio at least 100 basis points above that stated minimum. BHCs experiencing internal growth or making acquisitions are expected to maintain strong capital positions substantially above the minimum supervisory levels without significant reliance on intangible assets. The FRB also continues to consider a “tangible Tier 1 capital leverage ratio” (deducting all intangibles) and other indicators of capital strength in evaluating proposals for expansion or new activity.

In addition, the FRB and the FDIC have adopted risk-based capital standards that explicitly identify concentrations of credit risk and the risk arising from non-traditional activities, as well as an institution’s ability to manage these risks, as important factors to be taken into account by each agency in assessing an institution’s overall capital adequacy. The capital guidelines also provide that an institution’s exposure to a decline in the economic value of its capital due to changes in interest rates be considered by the agency as a factor in evaluating a banking organization’s capital adequacy. The agencies also require banks and BHCs to adjust their regulatory capital to take into consideration the risk associated with certain recourse obligations, direct credit subsidies, residual interest and other positions in securitized transactions that expose banking organizations to credit risk.

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As part of the Dodd-Frank Act, provisions were added that require federal banking agencies to develop capital requirements, which are discussed in more detail below. The effect of these capital rules will disallow trust preferred securities from inclusion as Tier 1 capital at the holding company level for entities with greater than $15 billion in assets with a three-year phase-in period beginning on January 1, 2013.

Information related to certain capital ratios is shown in the following table.

Table 2
Capital Adequacy Ratios
December 31, 2012
					Regulatory
					Minimums											Branch
			Regulatory		to be Well-					Branch			BB&T			Bank
			Minimums		Capitalized		BB&T			Bank			FSB			Proforma (1)
	Risk-based capital ratios:
		Tier 1 common capital		N/A		N/A		9.3	%		9.3	%		23.6	%		9.7	%
		Tier 1 capital		4.0		6.0		11.0			11.6			23.6			12.0
		Total risk-based capital		8.0		10.0		13.9			13.4			24.9			13.8
	Tier 1 leverage capital ratio			3.0		5.0		8.2			8.6			22.8			8.9
(1)	Represents the proforma combined capital ratios of Branch Bank and BB&T FSB as if the two entities had been merged on December 31, 2012.

The federal banking agencies, including the FRB and the FDIC, are required to take “prompt corrective action” in respect of depository institutions and their BHCs that do not meet minimum capital requirements. The law establishes five capital categories for insured depository institutions for this purpose: “well-capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized.” To be considered “well-capitalized” under these standards, an institution must maintain a total risk-based capital ratio of 10% or greater; a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% or greater; a leverage capital ratio of 5% or greater; and must not be subject to any order or written directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure.

Federal law also requires the bank regulatory agencies to implement systems for “prompt corrective action” for institutions that fail to meet minimum capital requirements within the five capital categories, with progressively more severe restrictions on operations, management and capital distributions according to the category in which an institution is placed. Failure to meet capital requirements also may cause an institution to be directed to raise additional capital. Federal law also mandates that the agencies adopt safety and soundness standards generally relating to operations and management, asset quality and executive compensation, and authorizes administrative action against an institution that fails to meet such standards.

In addition to the “prompt corrective action” directives, failure to meet capital guidelines may subject a banking organization to a variety of other enforcement remedies, including additional substantial restrictions on its operations and activities, termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC and, under certain conditions, the appointment of a conservator or receiver.

Basel III

In 2010, the Group of Governors and Heads of Supervisors of the BCBS, the oversight body of the Basel Committee, published Basel III. Under these standards, when fully phased in, banking institutions will be required to maintain heightened Tier 1 common equity, Tier 1 capital and total capital ratios, as well as maintaining a “capital conservation buffer.” As proposed, Basel III provides for the Tier 1 common equity and Tier 1 capital ratio requirements to be phased in incrementally between January 1, 2013 and January 1, 2015; the deductions from common equity made in calculating Tier 1 common equity (for example, for mortgage servicing assets, deferred tax assets and investments in unconsolidated financial institutions) to be phased in incrementally over a four-year period commencing on January 1, 2014; and the capital conservation buffer to be phased in incrementally between January 1, 2016 and January 1, 2019. The BCBS also announced that a “countercyclical buffer” of 0% to 2.5% of common equity or other fully loss-absorbing capital “will be implemented according to national circumstances” as an “extension” of the conservation buffer. The final package of Basel III reforms were approved by the G20 leaders in November 2010 and are subject to individual adoption by member nations, including the United States.

U.S. Implementation of Basel III

In June 2012, the FRB, FDIC, and OCC issued a joint release announcing three separate NPRs seeking comment on proposed rules that would revise and replace their current capital rules in a manner consistent with relevant provisions of the Dodd-

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Frank Act as well as the implementation of Basel III. The comment period on these NPRs ended on October 22, 2012. Also in June 2012, these agencies announced the finalization of their market risk capital rule proposed in 2011.

One NPR proposes the majority of the revisions to international capital standards in Basel III, including a more restrictive definition of regulatory capital, higher minimum regulatory capital requirements, and the imposition of capital conservation and countercyclical capital buffers. It also proposes limitations on certain distributions and discretionary bonuses as well as revisions to the agencies’ prompt corrective action regulations. Another NPR proposes new methodologies for determining risk-weighted assets, such as by expanding the number and type of exposure categories, providing a more comprehensive recognition of collateral and guarantees, and introducing or applying more risk-sensitive treatment for certain exposures (including certain high-volatility CRE, corporate, equity, foreign, securitization, derivative, residential mortgage, and 90 day or more past due exposures). It also proposes detailed qualitative and quantitative public disclosure requirements relating to capital adequacy. The final NPR proposes to revise the current advanced approaches risk-based capital rule to incorporate certain aspects of Basel III as well as certain other revisions to the Basel capital framework published by the BCBS between 2009 and 2011. While BB&T and Branch Bank would be subject to the first two NPRs, they would not be subject to the third NPR.

While Basel III is intended to be implemented on a global basis beginning January 1, 2013, to be fully-phased in by January 1, 2019, on November 9, 2012 the FRB, FDIC, and OCC issued a joint release announcing that the implementation of the proposed rules under Basel III in the U.S. would be delayed.

New Minimum Capital Requirements

While uncertainty exists regarding the timing for adoption of the foregoing revised capital standards, if such capital standards are adopted in their current form, we estimate these standards would have a negligible impact on our ability to comply with the revised regulatory capital ratios based on our current understanding of the revisions to capital qualification. Once adopted, banking organizations such as BB&T would be required to meet the following minimum capital and leverage ratios – 3.5% common equity Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets, 4.5% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, 8.0% total capital to risk-weighted assets and 4% Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets minus amounts deducted from Tier 1 capital. The implementation of a capital conservation buffer, effectively raising the minimum capital requirements, will begin on January 1, 2016, at 0.625% of common equity to risk-weighted assets and be phased-in over a four-year period (increasing by that amount on each subsequent January 1, until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019).

When fully phased-in, the Basel III capital framework will require BB&T and Branch Bank to maintain: (1) a minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer; (2) a Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 6%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer; (3) a minimum ratio of total (that is, Tier 1 plus Tier 2) capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer; and (4) a minimum leverage capital ratio of 4%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets minus amounts deducted from Tier 1 capital. Thus, when the capital conservation buffer is fully phased-in, minimum ratios will effectively be: 7% for Tier 1 common equity, 8.5% for Tier 1 capital, and 10.5% for total capital, with a 4% leverage ratio.

Deposit Insurance Assessments

Branch Bank’s deposits are insured by the DIF of the FDIC up to the limits set forth under applicable law. The FDIC imposes a risk-based deposit premium assessment system, which was amended pursuant to the Reform Act and further amended by the Dodd-Frank Act. Under this system, as amended, the assessment rates for an insured depository institution vary according to the level of risk incurred in its activities. Effective April 1, 2011, the FDIC implemented a revised assessment rate calculator, which is based on a number of elements to measure the risk each institution poses to the DIF. The new assessment rate is applied to total average assets less tangible equity, as defined under the Dodd-Frank Act. The assessment rate schedule can change from time to time, at the discretion of the FDIC, subject to certain limits. The FDIC has published guidelines under the Reform Act on the adjustment of assessment rates for certain institutions. Under the current system, premiums are assessed quarterly.

Consumer Protection Laws and Regulations

In connection with its lending and leasing activities, Branch Bank is subject to a number of federal and state laws designed to protect borrowers and promote lending to various sectors of the economy and population. These laws include the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and their respective state law counterparts.

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CFPB

The Dodd-Frank Act created a new, independent federal agency, the CFPB, which was granted broad rulemaking, supervisory and enforcement powers under various federal consumer financial protection laws, including the laws referenced above, fair lending laws and certain other statutes.  The CFPB has examination and primary enforcement authority with respect to depository institutions with $10 billion or more in assets, their service providers and certain non-depository entities such as debt collectors and consumer reporting agencies.  The CFPB has authority to prevent unfair, deceptive or abusive practices in connection with the offering of consumer financial products.  The Dodd-Frank Act authorizes the CFPB to establish certain minimum standards for the origination of residential mortgages including a determination of the borrower’s ability to repay.  In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act allows borrowers to raise certain defenses to foreclosure if they receive any loan other than a “qualified mortgage” as defined by the CFPB.  The Dodd-Frank Act permits states to adopt consumer protection laws and standards that are more stringent than those adopted at the federal level and, in certain circumstances, permits state attorneys general to enforce compliance with both the state and federal laws and regulations.

The CFPB has concentrated much of its rulemaking efforts on a variety of mortgage-related topics required under the Dodd-Frank Act, including mortgage origination disclosures, minimum underwriting standards and ability to repay, high-cost mortgage lending, and servicing practices.  On August 9, 2012, the CFPB issued three NPRs covering loan origination and servicing requirements, which were finalized in January 2013, along with other rules on mortgages.  The ability to repay and qualified mortgage standards rules, as well as the mortgage servicing rules, are scheduled to become effective in January 2014.  The escrow and loan originator compensation rules are scheduled to become effective in June 2013.  A final rule integrating disclosures required by the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act is expected later this year.  BB&T continues to analyze the impact that such rules may have on its business.

Interchange Fees

As required by the Dodd-Frank Act, the FRB adopted rules effective October 1, 2011, establishing standards for assessing whether the interchange fees that may be charged with respect to electronic debit transactions are “reasonable and proportional” to the costs incurred by issuers for such transactions. Interchange fees, or “swipe” fees, are charges that merchants pay to BB&T and other credit card companies and card-issuing banks for processing electronic payment transactions. Under the final rules, the maximum permissible interchange fee that an issuer may receive for an electronic debit transaction will be the sum of 21 cents per transaction and 5 basis points multiplied by the value of the transaction. An additional 1 cent per transaction fraud prevention adjustment is available to those issuers that comply with certain standards outlined by the FRB.

Privacy

Federal law currently contains extensive customer privacy protection provisions, including substantial customer privacy protections provided under the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999 (commonly known as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act). Under these provisions, a financial institution must provide to its customers, at the inception of the customer relationship and annually thereafter, the institution’s policies and procedures regarding the handling of customers’ nonpublic personal financial information. These provisions also provide that, except for certain limited exceptions, an institution may not provide such personal information to unaffiliated third parties unless the institution discloses to the customer that such information may be so provided and the customer is given the opportunity to opt out of such disclosure. Federal law makes it a criminal offense, except in limited circumstances, to obtain or attempt to obtain customer information of a financial nature by fraudulent or deceptive means.

CRA

The CRA requires Branch Bank’s primary federal bank regulatory agency, the FDIC, to assess the bank’s record in meeting the credit needs of the communities served by the bank, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and persons. Institutions are assigned one of four ratings: “Outstanding,” “Satisfactory,” “Needs to Improve” or “Substantial Noncompliance.” This assessment is reviewed for any bank that applies to merge or consolidate with or acquire the assets or assume the liabilities of an insured depository institution, or to open or relocate a branch office. The CRA record of each subsidiary bank of a financial holding company, such as BB&T, also is assessed by the FRB in connection with any acquisition or merger application.

Automated Overdraft Payment Regulation

The FRB and FDIC have enacted consumer protection regulations related to automated overdraft payment programs offered by financial institutions. In 2009, the FRB amended its Regulation E to prohibit financial institutions from charging consumers fees for paying overdrafts on automated teller machine and one-time debit card transactions, unless a consumer  

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consents, or opts in, to the overdraft service for those types of transactions. Financial institutions must also provide consumers with a notice that explains the financial institution’s overdraft services, including the fees associated with the service and the consumer’s choices. In addition, FDIC-supervised institutions must monitor overdraft payment programs for “excessive or chronic” customer use and undertake “meaningful and effective” follow-up action with customers that overdraw their accounts more than six times during a rolling 12-month period. Financial institutions must also impose daily limits on overdraft charges, review and modify check-clearing procedures, prominently distinguish account balances from available overdraft coverage amounts and ensure board and management oversight regarding overdraft payment programs.

Patriot Act

The Patriot Act contains anti-money laundering measures affecting insured depository institutions, broker-dealers and certain other financial institutions. The Patriot Act includes the IMLAFA, which requires such financial institutions to implement policies and procedures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism and grants the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury broad authority to establish regulations and to impose requirements and restrictions on financial institutions’ operations. In addition, the Patriot Act requires the federal bank regulatory agencies to consider the effectiveness of a financial institution’s anti-money laundering activities when reviewing bank mergers and BHC acquisitions. The U.S. Treasury has issued a number of regulations to implement the Patriot Act, which impose obligations on financial institutions to maintain appropriate policies, procedures and controls to detect, prevent and report money laundering and terrorist financing. The obligations of financial institutions under the Patriot Act have increased and may continue to increase. The increase in obligations of financial institutions has resulted in increased costs for BB&T, which may continue to rise, and also may subject BB&T to additional liability.

Other Regulatory Matters

BB&T is subject to numerous examinations by federal and state banking regulators, as well as the SEC, the FINRA, the NYSE, various taxing authorities and various state insurance and securities regulators. BB&T has periodically received requests for information from regulatory authorities in various states, including state insurance commissions and state attorneys general, securities regulators and other regulatory authorities, concerning their business and accounting practices. Such requests are considered incidental to the normal conduct of business.

Employees

At December 31, 2012, BB&T had approximately 34,000 full-time equivalent employees compared to approximately 31,800 full-time equivalent employees at December 31, 2011.

Website Access to BB&T’s Filings with the SEC

All of BB&T’s electronic filings with the SEC, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as amended, are made available at no cost in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.BBT.com/Investor, as soon as reasonably practicable after BB&T files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC. BB&T’s SEC filings are also available through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Corporate Governance

Information with respect to BB&T’s Board of Directors, Executive Officers and corporate governance policies and principles is presented on BB&T’s website, www.BBT.com, and includes:

· Corporate Governance Guidelines

· Corporate Board of Directors

· Committees of the Corporate Board of Directors and Committee Charters

· Codes of Ethics for Directors, Senior Financial Officers and Employees

· Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certifications

· Executive Officers

· Policy and Procedures for Accounting and Legal Complaints, including Whistleblower Procedures

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BB&T intends to disclose any substantive amendments or waivers to the Codes of Ethics for Directors or Senior Financial Officers on BB&T’s website at www.BBT.com/Investor.

Executive Officers of BB&T

Executive Officer		Recent Work Experience	Years of Service	Age
Kelly S. King		Chairman since January 2010.  Chief Executive Officer since January 2009.  Chief Operating Officer between June 2004 and December 2008.	40	64
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Christopher L. Henson		Chief Operating Officer since January 2009.  Chief Financial Officer between July 2005 and December 2008.	28	51
Chief Operating Officer
Daryl N. Bible		Chief Financial Officer since January 2009.  Assistant Chief Financial Officer between January 2008 and December 2008.  Employed by U.S Bancorp for 24 years, serving as Treasurer for the final 10 years.	5	51
Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Ricky K. Brown		President, Community Banking since July 2004.	35	57
Senior Executive Vice President and
President, Community Banking
Barbara F. Duck		Enterprise Risk Manager since July 2009.  Electronic Delivery Channels Manager between July 2006 and June 2009.	25	46
Senior Executive Vice President and
Enterprise Risk Manager
Donna C. Goodrich		Deposit Services Manager since April 2004.	27	50
Senior Executive Vice President and
Deposit Services Manager
Robert E. Greene		Administrative Group Manager since August 2001.  Risk Management Group Manager between July 2006 and June 2009.	40	63
Senior Executive Vice President and
Administrative Group Manager
Clarke R. Starnes III		Chief Risk Officer since July 2009.  Chief Credit Officer between September 2008 and June 2009.  Specialized Lending Manager between January 2000 and August 2008.	30	53
Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Risk Officer
Steven B. Wiggs		Chief Marketing Officer since February 2005.  Lending Group Manager since July 2009.	33	55
Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Marketing Officer and Lending
	Group Manager
Cynthia A. Williams		Chief Corporate Communications Officer since June 2009.  Corporate Financial Controls Manager from May 2004 through June 2009	27	60
Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
C. Leon Wilson III		Operations Division Manager since July 1988.	35	58
Senior Executive Vice President and
Operations Division Manager
W. Rufus Yates		President and CEO of BB&T Securities since January 1, 2013.  President and CEO of Scott & Stringfellow, LLC since 2009.  Capital Markets Manager since 2006.	26	55
Senior Executive Vice President and
Capital Markets Manager

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The following discussion sets forth some of the more important risk factors that could materially affect BB&T’s financial condition and operations. Other factors that could affect the Company’s financial condition and operations are discussed in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section above. However, there may be additional risks that are not presently material or known, and factors besides those discussed below, or elsewhere in this or other reports that BB&T filed or furnished with the SEC, that also could adversely affect the Company.

Changes in national, regional and local economic conditions and deterioration in the geographic and financial markets in which BB&T operates could lead to higher loan charge-offs and reduce BB&T’s net income and growth.

BB&T’s business is subject to periodic fluctuations based on national, regional and local economic conditions. These fluctuations are not predictable, cannot be controlled, and may have a material adverse impact on BB&T’s operations and financial condition even if other favorable events occur. BB&T’s banking operations are locally oriented and community-based. Accordingly, BB&T expects to continue to be dependent upon local business conditions as well as conditions in the local residential and commercial real estate markets it serves. For example, an increase in unemployment, a decrease in real estate values or increases in interest rates, as well as other factors, could weaken the economies of the communities BB&T serves. Weakness in BB&T’s market area could depress its earnings and consequently its financial condition because:

· customers may not want or need BB&T’s products or services;

· borrowers may not be able or willing to repay their loans;

· the value of the collateral securing loans to borrowers may decline; and

· the quality of BB&T’s loan portfolio may decline.

Any of the latter three scenarios could require BB&T to charge off a higher percentage of loans and/or increase provisions for credit losses, which would reduce BB&T’s net income. For example, while the credit deterioration that BB&T experienced from 2007 through 2010 has improved considerably in the last two years, the challenges in the residential real estate markets still present credit deterioration risks for BB&T in light of the slow pace of general economic recovery. Any further credit deterioration, combined with flat to declining real estate values, would result in increased loan charge-offs and higher provisions for credit losses, which may negatively impact BB&T’s net income.

Although the United States economy has shown modest improvement recently, economic conditions continue to pose a risk to financial services firms such as BB&T. The economic recovery, although continuing, proceeded at a slower pace in 2012 than previously anticipated. Job growth has not yet been sufficient to significantly reduce high unemployment in the United States. There continues to be concern regarding the possibility of a return to recessionary conditions, as well as increased turmoil or volatility in the financial system. BB&T is part of the financial system and a systemic lack of available credit, a lack of confidence in the financial sector, continued volatility in the financial markets and/or reduced business activity could materially adversely affect BB&T’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Further downgrades of U.S. government securities by one or more of the credit ratings agencies could have a material adverse effect on BB&T’s operations, earnings and financial condition.

In August 2011, the S&P credit rating agency lowered its long term sovereign credit rating on the U.S. from AAA to AA+, while maintaining a negative outlook. The downgrade reflected S&P’s view that an August 2011 agreement of U.S. lawmakers regarding the debt ceiling fell short of what would be necessary to stabilize the U.S. government’s medium term debt dynamics. The three other major credit rating agencies did not downgrade their previously issued U.S. sovereign credit ratings. The current uncertainty over U.S. fiscal policy, and the resulting tax increases and potential spending cuts in the U.S. in 2013 could lead to future or further downgrades of the U.S. sovereign credit rating by one or more of the major credit rating agencies. A possible future downgrade of the federal government’s credit rating by one or more of the other major ratings agencies could create uncertainty in the U.S. and global financial markets and cause other events which, directly or indirectly, may adversely affect BB&T’s operations, earnings and financial condition. For example, BB&T’s securities portfolio consists largely of RMBS issued by GSEs, such as FHLMC and FNMA. Among other things, a further downgrade in the U.S. government’s credit rating could adversely impact the value of these securities and may trigger requirements that the Company post additional collateral for trades relative to these securities.

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Turmoil and volatility in global financial markets could have a material adverse effect on BB&T’s operations, earnings and financial condition.

The negative impact on economic conditions and global markets from the EU sovereign debt matters could adversely affect BB&T’s business, financial condition and liquidity. Concerns about the EU sovereign debt have caused uncertainty and disruption for financial markets globally, and continued uncertainties loom over the outcome of the EU’s financial support programs and the possibility that other EU member states may experience similar financial troubles.

The monetary, tax and other policies of governmental agencies, including the FRB, have a significant impact on market interest rates, and our business and financial performance is impacted significantly by such interest rates.

BB&T’s businesses and earnings are affected by the fiscal and other policies adopted by various regulatory authorities of the U.S., non-U.S. governments and international agencies. The FRB regulates the supply of money and credit in the U.S. The federal policies determine in large part the cost of funds for lending and investing and the return earned on those loans and investments. The market impact from such policies can also materially decrease the value of certain of BB&T’s financial assets, most notably debt securities. Changes in the federal policies are beyond BB&T’s control and, consequently, the impact of these changes on our activities and results of our operations is difficult to predict.

Weakness in the secondary residential mortgage loan markets could reduce BB&T’s net income and profitability.

Significant ongoing disruption in the secondary market for residential mortgage loans has limited the market for, and liquidity of, most mortgage loans other than conforming FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA loans. The effects of ongoing mortgage market challenges, combined with the ongoing correction in residential real estate market prices and reduced levels of home sales has resulted in reductions in single family home values, adversely affecting the value of collateral securing mortgage loans held and mortgage loan originations. Continued declines in real estate values and home sales volumes within BB&T’s banking footprint, and financial stress on borrowers as a result of job losses, or other factors, could have further adverse effects on borrowers that result in higher delinquencies and greater charge-offs in future periods, which would adversely affect BB&T’s financial condition and results of operations.

BB&T’s liquidity could be impaired by an inability to access the capital markets, an unforeseen outflow of cash or a reduction in the credit ratings for BB&T or its subsidiaries.

Liquidity is essential to BB&T’s businesses. Capital and credit markets continue to demonstrate volatility and disruption, despite modest improvements in the general economy during the last two years, producing in some cases downward pressure on stock prices and credit capacity for certain issuers without regard to those issuers’ underlying financial strength. If these levels of market disruption and volatility continue, worsen or abate and then arise at a later date, BB&T’s ability to access capital could be materially impaired. Additionally, other factors outside of BB&T’s control, such as a general market disruption or an operational problem that affects third parties, could impair BB&T’s ability to access capital markets or create an unforeseen outflow of cash or deposits. BB&T’s inability to access the capital markets could constrain its ability to make new loans, to meet its existing lending commitments and ultimately jeopardize its overall liquidity and capitalization.

BB&T’s credit ratings are also important to its liquidity. Rating agencies regularly evaluate BB&T and its subsidiaries, and their ratings are based on a number of factors, including the financial strength of BB&T and its subsidiaries, as well as factors not entirely within BB&T’s control, including conditions affecting the financial services industry generally. In light of ongoing difficulties in the financial services industry and the housing and financial markets, as well as the soft economic recovery in general, there can be no assurance that BB&T will maintain its current ratings. A reduction in BB&T’s credit ratings could adversely affect BB&T’s liquidity and competitive position, increase its borrowing costs, limit its access to the capital markets or trigger unfavorable contractual obligations.

The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect BB&T.

Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty, or other relationships. BB&T has exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and BB&T and certain of its subsidiaries routinely execute transactions with counterparties in the financial services industry, including brokers and dealers, commercial banks, investment banks, mutual and hedge funds, and other institutional clients. Many of these transactions expose BB&T to credit risk in the event of default of its counterparty or client. In addition, BB&T’s credit risk may be exacerbated when collateral is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the loan or derivative exposure. These types of losses could materially and adversely affect BB&T’s results of operations or financial condition.

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Changes in interest rates may have an adverse effect on BB&T’s profitability.

BB&T’s earnings and financial condition are largely dependent on net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned from loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and borrowings. The narrowing of interest rate spreads, could adversely affect BB&T’s earnings and financial condition. BB&T cannot control or predict with certainty changes in interest rates. Regional and local economic conditions, competitive pressures and the policies of regulatory authorities, including monetary policies of the FRB, affect interest income and interest expense. As discussed in “Market Risk Management – Interest Rate Market Risk (Other than Trading),” BB&T has ongoing policies and procedures designed to manage the risks associated with changes in market interest rates. However, changes in interest rates still may have an adverse effect on BB&T’s profitability. For example, high interest rates could adversely affect BB&T’s mortgage banking business because higher interest rates could cause customers to apply for fewer mortgage refinancings or purchase mortgages. While BB&T actively manages against these risks, if BB&T’s assumptions regarding borrower behavior are wrong or overall economic conditions are significantly worse than we anticipate, the Company’s risk mitigation techniques may be insufficient.

Changes in banking laws could have a material adverse effect on BB&T.

BB&T is extensively regulated under federal and state banking laws and regulations that are intended primarily for the protection of depositors, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking system as a whole. In addition, BB&T is subject to changes in federal and state laws as well as changes in banking and credit regulations, and governmental economic and monetary policies. Any of these changes could adversely and materially affect BB&T. The current regulatory environment for financial institutions entails significant potential increases in compliance requirements and associated costs, including those related to consumer credit, with a focus on mortgage lending. For example, the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010 represented a significant overhaul of many aspects of the regulation of the financial services industry, and the implementation of and rulemaking under the Dodd-Frank Act during 2012 and in the future could result in higher compliance costs and otherwise materially adversely affect BB&T’s business, financial condition or results of operations. See “Regulatory Considerations” and the immediately following risk factors for additional information regarding the Dodd-Frank Act and its potential impact upon BB&T and its subsidiaries.

Federal and state banking regulators also possess broad powers to take supervisory actions as they deem appropriate. These supervisory actions may result in higher capital requirements, higher insurance premiums and limitations on BB&T’s activities that could have a material adverse effect on its business and profitability.

The ongoing implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act, and its related rulemaking activities, may result in lower revenues, higher costs and ratings downgrades. In addition, failure to meet the FRB’s capital planning and adequacy requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act, may limit our ability to pay dividends, enter into acquisitions and repurchase our common stock.

The Dodd-Frank Act, signed into law in July 2010, represents a significant overhaul of many aspects of the regulation of the financial services industry, addressing, among other things, systemic risk, capital adequacy, deposit insurance assessments, consumer financial protection, interchange fees, derivatives, lending limits, and changes among the bank regulatory agencies. BB&T, under Dodd-Frank, is deemed to be a “systemically important” institution. During 2012, federal agencies continued implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act. Many of these provisions remain subject to further rulemaking, guidance, and interpretation by the applicable federal regulators, such as the Council, which will regulate the systemic risk of the financial system. Due to BB&T’s size, it will be subject to additional regulations such as the “living will” requirements relating to the rapid and orderly resolution of systemically important financial institutions in the event of material financial distress or failure. BB&T cannot predict the additional effects that compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act or any regulations will have on BB&T’s businesses or its ability to pursue future business opportunities. Additional regulations resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act may materially adversely affect BB&T’s business, financial condition or results of operations. See “Regulatory Considerations” for additional information regarding the Dodd-Frank Act and its impact upon BB&T.

In addition, BB&T has been subject to assessment by the FRB as part of the CCAR program. CCAR is an annual exercise by the FRB to ensure that institutions have forward-looking capital planning processes that account for their risks and sufficient capital to continue operations throughout times of economic and financial stress. BB&T cannot be certain that the FRB will have no objections to BB&T’s future capital plans submitted through the CCAR program. Failure by BB&T to pass the CCAR review could adversely affect our ability to pay dividends, enter into acquisitions and repurchase our common stock.

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Consumer protection regulations related to automated overdraft payment programs could adversely affect BB&T’s business operations, net income and profitability.

BB&T has implemented changes to its business practices relating to overdraft payment programs in order to comply with the regulations enacted by the FRB in July 2010 and the FDIC in July 2011 relating to automated overdraft payment programs offered by financial institutions. See “Regulatory Considerations—Automated Overdraft Payment Regulation.”

Prior to enactment of these consumer protection regulations, Branch Bank’s overdraft and insufficient funds fees represented a significant amount of non-interest fees collected by Branch Bank. Since taking effect, the fees received by Branch Bank for automated overdraft payment services have decreased, thereby adversely impacting BB&T’s non-interest income. For 2010, overdraft and insufficient fund fees totaled $427 million. For 2012, the first full fiscal year for which the regulations took effect, overdraft and insufficient fund fees totaled $318 million. Complying with these regulations has resulted in increased operational costs for BB&T and Branch Bank, which may continue to rise. In addition, BB&T may be placed at a competitive disadvantage to the extent that its competitors are not subject to the FDIC’s automated overdraft payment program regulations. The actual impact of these regulations in future periods could vary due to a variety of factors, including changes in customer behavior, economic conditions and other factors, which could adversely affect BB&T’s business operations, net income and profitability.

BB&T may be subject to more stringent capital requirements, which could diminish its ability to pay dividends or require BB&T to reduce its operations.

The Dodd-Frank Act requires federal banking agencies to establish more stringent risk-based capital requirements and leverage limits applicable to banks and BHCs. Under the legislation, federal banking agencies are required to develop capital requirements that address systemically risky activities. The effect of these capital rules will disallow trust preferred securities from qualifying as Tier 1 capital at the holding company level for entities with greater than $15 billion in assets, with a three-year phase-in period. On June 12, 2012, the FRB, FDIC, and OCC issued a joint release announcing three separate notices of proposed rulemaking seeking comment on proposed rules that would revise and replace their current capital rules in a manner consistent both with relevant provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act as well as the implementation of Basel III. Once adopted and fully phased in, banking organizations such as BB&T would be required to meet enhanced minimum capital and leverage ratios. These requirements, and any other new regulations, including those that have been proposed but not yet implemented as a result of the requirements established by the BCBS, could adversely affect BB&T’s ability to pay dividends, or could require BB&T to reduce business levels or to raise capital, including ways that may adversely affect its results of operations or financial condition. In addition, the costs associated with complying with more stringent capital requirements, such as the requirement to formulate and submit capital plans based on pre-defined stress scenarios on an annual basis, could have a material adverse effect on BB&T. See “Regulatory Considerations” for additional information regarding the capital requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act and Basel III.

BB&T may experience significant competition in its market area, which may reduce its customer base or cause it to lower prices for its products and services in order to maintain market share.

There is intense competition among commercial banks in BB&T’s market area. In addition, BB&T competes with other providers of financial services, such as savings and loan associations, credit unions, consumer finance companies, securities firms, insurance companies, commercial finance and leasing companies, the mutual funds industry, full-service brokerage firms and discount brokerage firms, some of which are subject to less extensive regulations than BB&T is with respect to the products and services they provide. BB&T’s success depends, in part, on its ability to adapt its products and services to evolving industry standards. There is increasing pressure to provide products and services at lower prices. Lower prices can reduce BB&T’s NIM and revenues from its fee-based products and services.

In addition, the adoption of new technologies by competitors, including internet banking services, mobile phone applications and advanced ATM functionality could require BB&T to make substantial expenditures to modify or adapt its existing products and services. Also, these and other capital investments in BB&T’s business may not produce expected growth in earnings anticipated at the time of the expenditure. BB&T may not be successful in introducing new products and services, achieving market acceptance of its products and services, anticipating or reacting to consumers’ changing technological preferences or developing and maintaining loyal customers.

Some of BB&T’s larger competitors, including certain national banks that have a significant presence in BB&T’s market area, may have greater capital and resources than BB&T, may have higher lending limits and may offer products and services not offered by BB&T. Any potential adverse reactions to BB&T’s financial condition or status in the marketplace, as compared to its competitors, could limit BB&T’s ability to attract and retain customers and to compete for new business opportunities. The inability to attract and retain customers or to effectively compete for new business may have a material and adverse effect on BB&T’s financial condition and results of operations.

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BB&T also experiences competition from a variety of institutions outside of its market area. Some of these institutions conduct business primarily over the Internet and may thus be able to realize certain cost savings and offer products and services at more favorable rates and with greater convenience to the customer who can pay bills and transfer funds directly without going through a bank. This “disintermediation” could result in the loss of fee income, as well as the loss of customer deposits and income generated from those deposits. In addition, changes in consumer spending and saving habits could adversely affect BB&T’s operations, and the Company may be unable to develop competitive new products and services in response to these changes on a timely basis or at all.

Catastrophic events could have a material adverse effect on BB&T.

The occurrence of catastrophic events such as hurricanes, tropical storms, tornados, and other large scale catastrophes could adversely affect BB&T’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations. BB&T has operations and customers along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts as well as other parts of the southeastern United States, which could be adversely impacted by hurricanes and other severe weather in those regions. Unpredictable natural and other disasters could have an adverse effect on BB&T in that such events could materially disrupt its operations or the ability or willingness of its customers to access the financial services offered by BB&T. BB&T’s property and casualty insurance operations also expose it to claims arising out of catastrophes. The incidence and severity of catastrophes are inherently unpredictable. Although BB&T carries insurance to mitigate its exposure to certain catastrophic events, these events could nevertheless reduce BB&T’s earnings and cause volatility in its financial results for any fiscal quarter or year and have a material adverse effect on BB&T’s financial condition and/or results of operations.

BB&T faces significant operational risks related to its activities, which could expose it to negative publicity, litigation and/or regulatory action.

BB&T is exposed to many types of risks, including operational, reputational, legal and compliance risk, the risk of fraud or theft by employees or outsiders (including identity and information theft), unauthorized transactions by employees or operational errors, including clerical or record-keeping errors or those resulting from faulty or disabled computer or telecommunications systems. Negative public opinion can result from BB&T’s actual or alleged conduct in any number of activities, including lending practices, corporate governance and acquisitions, activities related to asset sales and balance sheet management and from actions taken by government regulators and community organizations in response to those activities. Negative public opinion can adversely affect BB&T’s ability to attract and keep customers and can expose it to litigation and regulatory action.

Because the nature of the financial services business involves a high volume of transactions, certain errors may be repeated or compounded before they are discovered and successfully rectified. BB&T’s necessary dependence upon automated systems to record and process its transaction volume may further increase the risk that technical flaws or employee tampering or manipulation of those systems will result in losses that are difficult to detect. BB&T also may be subject to disruptions of its operating systems arising from events that are wholly or partially beyond its control (for example, computer viruses or electrical or telecommunications outages), which may give rise to disruption of service to customers and to financial loss or liability. BB&T is further exposed to the risk that its external vendors may be unable to fulfill their contractual obligations (or will be subject to the same risk of fraud or operational errors by their respective employees as is BB&T) and to the risk that BB&T’s (or its vendors’) business continuity and data security systems prove to be inadequate.

BB&T relies on other companies to provide certain key components of its business infrastructure.

Third party vendors provide certain key components of BB&T’s business infrastructure such as internet connections, network access and mutual fund distribution. While BB&T has selected these third party vendors carefully, it does not control their operations. Any failure by these third parties to perform or provide agreed upon goods and services for any reason or their poor performance of services, could adversely affect BB&T’s ability to deliver products and services to its customers and otherwise to conduct its business. Replacing these third party vendors could also entail significant delay and expense.

Significant litigation could have a material adverse effect on BB&T.

BB&T faces legal risks in its business, and the volume of claims and amount of damages and penalties claimed in litigation and regulatory proceedings against financial institutions remain high. Substantial legal liability or significant regulatory action against BB&T may have material adverse financial effects or cause significant reputational harm to BB&T, which in turn could seriously harm BB&T’s business prospects.

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BB&T faces systems failure risks as well as cyber-security risks, including “denial of service,” “hacking” and “identity theft” that could adversely affect BB&T’s business and financial performance or reputation.

The computer systems and network infrastructure BB&T and its third-party service providers use could be vulnerable to unforeseen problems. BB&T’s operations are dependent upon its ability to protect computer equipment against damage from fire, power loss or telecommunication failure. Any damage or failure that causes an interruption in BB&T’s operations could adversely affect its business and financial results.

In addition, BB&T’s computer systems and network infrastructure are subject to security risks, and could be susceptible to cyber-attacks, such as denial of service attacks, hacking, terrorist activities or identity theft. Denial of service attacks have been launched against a number of large financial services institutions, including BB&T. None of these events resulted in a breach of BB&T’s client data or account information; however, the performance of BB&T’s website, www.bbt.com, was adversely affected and in some instances customers were prevented from accessing BB&T’s website. We expect to be subject to similar attacks in the future. While events to date primarily resulted in inconvenience, future cyber-attacks could be more disruptive and damaging. Hacking and identity theft risks, in particular, could cause serious reputational harm. Cyber threats are rapidly evolving and BB&T may not be able to anticipate or prevent all such attacks. BB&T may incur increasing costs in an effort to minimize these risks and could be held liable for any security breach or loss.

Differences in interpretation of tax laws and regulations may adversely impact BB&T’s financial statements.

Local, state or federal tax authorities may interpret tax laws and regulations differently than BB&T and challenge tax positions that BB&T has taken on its tax returns. This may result in differences in the treatment of revenues, deductions, credits and/or differences in the timing of these items. The differences in treatment may result in payment of additional taxes, interest or penalties that could have a material adverse effect on BB&T’s results. For example, as discussed in Note 13 “Income Taxes” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,” in February 2010, BB&T received an IRS statutory notice of deficiency for tax years 2002-2007 asserting a liability for taxes, penalties and interest of approximately $892 million related to the disallowance of foreign tax credits and other deductions claimed by a subsidiary in connection with a financing transaction. BB&T paid the disputed tax, penalties and interest in March 2010 and filed a lawsuit seeking a refund in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. The Court has scheduled the trial to begin March 4, 2013. Potential developments in BB&T’s litigation or in similar cases could adversely affect BB&T’s financial position or results of operations.

BB&T may not be able to complete future acquisitions.

BB&T must generally satisfy a number of meaningful conditions before it can complete an acquisition of another bank or BHC, including federal and/or state regulatory approvals. In determining whether to approve a proposed bank acquisition, bank regulators will consider, among other factors, the effect of the acquisition on competition, financial condition and future prospects, including current and projected capital ratios and levels, the competence, experience and integrity of management and record of compliance with laws and regulations, the convenience and needs of the communities to be served, including the acquiring institution’s record of compliance under the CRA, the effectiveness of the acquiring institution in combating money laundering activities and protests from various stakeholders of both BB&T and its acquisition partner. Also, under the Dodd-Frank Act, U.S. regulators must now take systemic risk into account when evaluating whether to approve a potential acquisition transaction involving a large financial institution like BB&T. BB&T cannot be certain when or if, or on what terms and conditions, any required regulatory approvals will be granted. In specific cases, BB&T may be required to sell banks or branches, or take other actions as a condition to receiving regulatory approval. An inability to satisfy other material conditions necessary to consummate an acquisition transaction, such as third-party litigation, a judicial order blocking the transaction or lack of shareholder approval, could also prevent BB&T from completing an announced acquisition.

BB&T may not be able to successfully integrate bank or nonbank mergers and acquisitions.

Difficulties may arise in the integration of the business and operations of BHCs, banks and other nonbank entities BB&T acquires and, as a result, BB&T may not be able to achieve the cost savings and synergies that it expects will result from such transactions. Achieving cost savings is dependent on consolidating certain operational and functional areas, eliminating duplicative positions and terminating certain agreements for outside services. Additional operational savings are dependent upon the integration of the acquired or merged entity’s businesses with BB&T or one of BB&T’s subsidiaries, the conversion of core operating systems, data systems and products and the standardization of business practices. Complications or difficulties in the conversion of core operating systems, data systems and products may result in the loss of customers, damage to BB&T’s reputation within the financial services industry, operational problems, one-time costs currently not anticipated or reduced cost savings resulting from such mergers or acquisitions. Annual cost savings in each such transaction may be materially less than anticipated if the holding company, bank merger or nonbank merger or acquisition is delayed unexpectedly, the integration of operations is delayed beyond what is anticipated or the conversion to a single data system is not accomplished on a timely basis.

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Difficulty in integrating an acquired company may cause BB&T not to realize expected revenue increases, cost savings, increases in geographic or product presence and/or other projected benefits from the acquisition. The integration could result in higher than expected deposit attrition, loss of key employees, disruption of BB&T’s businesses or the businesses of the acquired company, or otherwise adversely affect BB&T’s ability to maintain relationships with customers and employees or achieve the anticipated benefits of the acquisition. Also, the negative effect of any divestitures required by regulatory authorities in acquisitions or business combinations may be greater than expected.

Rulemaking changes implemented by the CFPB will result in higher regulatory and compliance costs related to originating and servicing mortgages and may adversely affect our results of operations.

The CFPB recently has finalized a number of significant rules which will impact nearly every aspect of the lifecycle of a residential mortgage. These rules implement the Dodd-Frank Act amendments to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. The final rules require banks to, among other things: (i) develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with a new "reasonable ability to repay" test and identify whether a loan meets a new definition for a "qualified mortgage;" (ii) implement new or revised disclosures, policies and procedures for servicing mortgages including, but not limited to, early intervention with delinquent borrowers and specific loss mitigation procedures for loans secured by a borrower's principal residence; (iii) comply with additional restrictions on mortgage loan originator compensation; and (iv) comply with new disclosure requirements and standards for appraisals and escrow accounts maintained for "higher priced mortgage loans." These new rules create operational and strategic challenges for BB&T, as it is both a mortgage originator and a servicer. For example, business models for cost, pricing, delivery, compensation, and risk management will need to be reevaluated and potentially revised, perhaps substantially. Additionally, programming changes and enhancements to systems will be necessary to comply with the new rules. Some of these new rules will be effective in June 2013, while others will be effective in January 2014. Forthcoming additional rulemaking affecting the residential mortgage business is also expected. Achieving full compliance in the relatively short timeframe provided for certain of the new rules will result in increased regulatory and compliance costs.

The Colonial loan portfolios are largely covered by shared-loss agreements, however, BB&T is not immune from losses or risks relative to these portfolios.

Branch Bank acquired significant loan portfolios in connection with its acquisition of Colonial and entered into loss sharing agreements with the FDIC, which provide that a significant portion of losses related to the covered loan portfolios will be borne by the FDIC.  Fluctuations in economic conditions, including those related to local residential real estate, commercial real estate and construction markets, may increase the level of charge-offs on the acquired loan portfolio and correspondingly reduce BB&T’s net income.  These fluctuations are not predictable, cannot be controlled and may have a material adverse impact on BB&T’s operations and financial condition even if other favorable events occur.  Additionally, the loss sharing agreements have limited terms; therefore, any charge-off of related losses that Branch Bank experiences after the term of the loss sharing agreements will not be reimbursed by the FDIC and will negatively impact BB&T’s net income.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

BB&T owns or leases significant office space used as the Company’s headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. BB&T owns free-standing operations centers, with its primary operations and information technology center located in Wilson, North Carolina. BB&T occupies offices that are either owned or operated under long-term leases. At December 31, 2012, Branch Bank operated 1,832 branch offices in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, Alabama, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Washington D.C and Indiana. BB&T also operates numerous insurance agencies and other businesses that occupy facilities. Office locations are either owned or leased. Management believes that the premises occupied by BB&T and its subsidiaries are well-located and suitably equipped to serve as financial services facilities. See Note 5 “Premises and Equipment” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in this report for additional disclosures related to BB&T’s properties and other fixed assets.

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

BB&T’s common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “BBT.” BB&T’s common stock was held by approximately 315,000 shareholders at December 31, 2012 compared to approximately 293,000 shareholders at December 31, 2011. The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low trading prices and closing sales prices for BB&T’s common stock and the dividends declared per share of common stock for each of the last eight quarters.

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Table 3
Quarterly Summary of Market Prices and Cash Dividends Declared on Common Stock
				2012								2011
										Cash								Cash
				Sales Prices						Dividends		Sales Prices						Dividends
				High		Low		Last		Declared		High		Low		Last		Declared (1)
	Quarter Ended:
		March 31		$	31.94	$	25.26	$	31.39	$	0.20	$	29.60	$	25.95	$	27.45	$	0.17
		June 30			32.74		27.40		30.85		0.20		27.81		25.24		26.84		0.16
		September 30			34.37		30.41		33.16		0.20		27.36		18.92		21.33		0.16
		December 31			33.89		26.86		29.11		0.20		25.57		19.76		25.17		0.16
			Year	$	34.37	$	25.26	$	29.11	$	0.80	$	29.60	$	18.92	$	25.17	$	0.65
(1)	The first quarter of 2011 included a special $0.01 dividend.

Common Stock and Dividends

BB&T’s ability to pay dividends is primarily dependent on earnings from operations, the adequacy of capital and the availability of liquid assets for distribution. BB&T’s ability to generate liquid assets for distribution is dependent on the ability of Branch Bank to pay dividends to the Parent Company. The payment of cash dividends is an integral part of providing a competitive return on shareholders’ investments. The Company’s policy is to accomplish this while retaining sufficient capital to support future growth and to meet regulatory requirements. Management has established a guideline that the common dividend payout ratio will be between 30% and 50% of basic EPS during normal economic conditions. BB&T’s common dividend payout ratio, computed by dividing dividends declared per common share by basic EPS, was 29.2% in 2012 compared to 35.1% in 2011. BB&T has paid a cash dividend to shareholders every year since 1903. In January 2013, BB&T aligned scheduled common dividend payment dates to occur in the same quarter the dividends are declared. Going forward, BB&T expects common dividend declarations, if declared, to occur in January, April, July and October with payment dates on or about the first of March, June, September and December. A discussion of dividend restrictions is included in Note 16 “Regulatory Requirements and Other Restrictions” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” and in the “Regulatory Considerations” section.

Preferred Stock

During 2012, BB&T issued $2.2 billion of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock through a series of issuances for net proceeds of $2.1 billion. Dividends, if declared, accrue and are payable quarterly, in arrears, at rates ranging from 5.20% to 5.85% per annum. See Note 11 “Shareholders’ Equity” for additional information.

These securities are expected to qualify as non-common Tier 1 capital under the new Basel III capital rules.

Share Repurchases

BB&T has periodically repurchased shares of its own common stock. In accordance with North Carolina law, repurchased shares cannot be held as treasury stock, but revert to the status of authorized and unissued shares upon repurchase.

On June 27, 2006, BB&T’s Board of Directors granted authority under the 2006 Repurchase Plan for the repurchase of up to 50 million shares of BB&T’s common stock. The 2006 Repurchase Plan also authorizes the repurchase of the remaining shares from the previous authorization. The 2006 Repurchase Plan remains in effect until all the authorized shares are repurchased unless modified by the Board of Directors. No shares were repurchased in connection with the 2006 Repurchase Plan during 2012, 2011 or 2010.

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Table 4
Share Repurchase Activity
							Maximum Remaining
							Number of Shares
			Total		Average	Total Shares Purchased	Available for Repurchase
			Shares		Price Paid	Pursuant to	Pursuant to
			Repurchased (1)		Per Share (2)	Publicly-Announced Plan	Publicly-Announced Plan
			(Shares in thousands)
	October 2012		8	$	32.01	―	44,139
	November 2012		7		28.42	―	44,139
	December 2012		9		28.42	―	44,139
		Total	24		29.70	―	44,139
(1)	Repurchases reflect shares exchanged or surrendered in connection with the exercise of equity-based awards under BB&T’s equity-based compensation plans.
(2)	Excludes commissions.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information concerning securities to be issued upon the exercise of outstanding equity-based awards, the weighted average price of such awards and the securities remaining available for future issuance as of December 31, 2012.

	Table 5
	Equity Compensation Plan Information
			(a)		(b)		(c)(1)
			Number of securities		Weighted-average		Number of securities remaining
			to be issued upon		exercise price of		available for future issuance
			exercise of outstanding		outstanding options,		under equity compensation plans
	Plan Category		options, warrants and rights		warrants and rights		(excluding securities reflected in (a))
	Equity compensation plans
		approved by security
		holders		59,321,898	$	26.13		34,886,045
	Equity compensation plans
		not approved by
		security holders		―		―		―
	Total			59,321,898		26.13		34,886,045
(1)	All awards remaining available for future issuance will be issued under the terms of the 2012 Plan.

Performance Graph

Set forth below is a graph comparing the total returns (assuming reinvestment of dividends) of BB&T Common Stock, the S&P 500 Index, and an Industry Peer Group Index. The graph assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2007 in BB&T Common Stock and in each of the indices. In 2012, the financial holding companies in the Peer Group were Comerica Incorporated, Fifth-Third Bancorp, Huntington Bancshares, Incorporated, KeyCorp, M&T Bank Corporation, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Regions Financial Corporation, SunTrust Banks, Inc., U.S. Bancorp and Zions Bancorporation. The Peer Group consists of financial and BHCs with assets between approximately $50 billion and $355 billion as of December 31, 2012.

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*	$100 invested on December 31, 2007, in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.  Fiscal year ending December 31.
		Cumulative Total Return
		12/07		12/08		12/09		12/10		12/11		12/12
	BB&T Corporation	$	100.00	$	95.69	$	93.87	$	99.43	$	97.57	$	115.69
	S&P 500 Index		100.00		63.00		79.68		91.68		93.61		108.59
	BB&T’s Peer Group		100.00		63.27		59.09		77.41		68.63		83.99

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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
																					Five Year
			As of/ For the Years Ended December 31,																		Compound
			2012			2011			2010			2009			2008			2007			Growth Rate
Summary of Operations:
	Interest income		$	6,917		$	6,885		$	7,115		$	6,884		$	7,207		$	7,894		(2.6)	%
	Interest expense			1,060			1,378			1,795			2,040			2,969			4,014		(23.4)
	Net interest income			5,857			5,507			5,320			4,844			4,238			3,880		8.6
	Provision for credit losses			1,057			1,190			2,638			2,811			1,445			448		18.7
	Net interest income after
		provision for credit losses		4,800			4,317			2,682			2,033			2,793			3,432		6.9
	Noninterest income			3,820			3,113			3,957			3,934			3,197			2,774		6.6
	Noninterest expense			5,828			5,802			5,670			4,931			3,911			3,624		10.0
	Income before income taxes			2,792			1,628			969			1,036			2,079			2,582		1.6
	Provision for income taxes			764			296			115			159			550			836		(1.8)
	Net income			2,028			1,332			854			877			1,529			1,746		3.0
	Noncontrolling interest			49			43			38			24			10			12		32.5
	Dividends and accretion on
		preferred stock		63			―			―			124			21			―		NM
	Net income available to
		common shareholders	$	1,916		$	1,289		$	816		$	729		$	1,498		$	1,734		2.0
Per Common Share:
	Average shares outstanding:
		Basic		698,739			696,532			692,489			629,583			548,847			547,184		5.0
		Diluted		708,877			705,168			701,039			635,619			552,498			551,755		5.1
	Earnings:
		Basic	$	2.74		$	1.85		$	1.18		$	1.16		$	2.73		$	3.17		(2.9)
		Diluted		2.70			1.83			1.16			1.15			2.71			3.14		(3.0)
	Cash dividends declared (1)			0.80			0.65			0.60			0.92			1.87			1.80		(15.0)
	Book value			27.21			24.98			23.67			23.47			23.16			23.14		3.3
Average Balances:
	Securities, at amortized cost		$	36,334		$	29,923		$	27,610		$	31,226		$	23,402		$	21,731		10.8
	Loans and leases (2)			113,733			105,962			104,787			102,146			95,195			87,952		5.3
	Other assets			28,035			27,081			27,261			21,810			18,284			16,737		10.9
		Total assets	$	178,102		$	162,966		$	159,658		$	155,182		$	136,881		$	126,420		7.1
	Deposits		$	127,617		$	112,318		$	106,773		$	102,381		$	88,831		$	83,501		8.9
	Long-term debt			20,651			22,257			21,653			19,085			19,839			18,045		2.7
	Other liabilities			10,357			11,124			14,346			17,478			14,678			12,659		(3.9)
	Shareholders' equity			19,477			17,267			16,886			16,238			13,533			12,215		9.8
	Total liabilities and
		shareholders' equity	$	178,102		$	162,966		$	159,658		$	155,182		$	136,881		$	126,420		7.1
Period-End Balances:
	Total assets		$	183,872		$	174,579		$	157,081		$	165,764		$	152,015		$	132,618		6.8
	Loans and leases (2)			118,364			111,205			107,264			106,207			98,669			91,686		5.2
	Deposits			133,075			124,939			107,213			114,965			98,613			86,766		8.9
	Long-term debt			19,114			21,803			21,730			21,376			18,032			18,693		0.4
	Shareholders' equity			21,223			17,480			16,498			16,241			16,081			12,664		10.9
Selected Ratios:
	Rate of return on:
		Average total assets		1.14	%		0.82	%		0.54	%		0.56	%		1.12	%		1.38	%
		Average common equity		10.35			7.49			4.85			4.93			11.44			14.25
		Average total equity		10.41			7.71			5.06			5.40			11.30			14.30
	Dividend payout			29.20			35.14			50.85			79.31			68.50			56.78
	Average equity to average assets			10.94			10.60			10.58			10.46			9.89			9.66
(1)	2011 included a special $0.01 dividend.
(2)	Loans and leases are net of unearned income and include LHFS.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Executive Overview

Significant accomplishments in 2012

The Company’s more significant accomplishments during 2012 were:

· Record net income available to common shareholders of $1.9 billion represented a 48.6% increase over the prior year

· Strong growth in noninterest income was driven by record insurance, mortgage banking and investment banking and brokerage commission revenues

· Continued improvement in credit quality with NPAs, excluding covered foreclosed property, declining $914 million, or 37.3%. NPAs are now at their lowest level since June 30, 2008

· Strong results from the FRB’s 2012 CCAR process, which resulted in a 25% increase to the quarterly dividend in 2012 and a 15% increase to the quarterly dividend in the first quarter of 2013. Highlights of the stress test results include:

o One of the strongest Tier 1 common ratios (excluding capital issuances) among traditional banks

o Lowest loan loss rate under the stress scenario among traditional banks

· Total end of period loans held for investment increased 6.6% driven by growth in the residential mortgage, commercial and industrial, other lending subsidiaries and direct retail lending portfolios

· Continued improvement in deposit mix and average cost, as evidenced by a 26.4% increase in noninterest-bearing deposits, and a 25 basis point reduction in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits, during 2012

· Successful acquisition of Crump Insurance in April 2012 resulted in BB&T establishing a #1 market share in wholesale life and a #2 market share in wholesale property and casualty in U.S. markets

· Successful acquisition of BankAtlantic in July 2012, which enhanced BB&T’s presence in the Southeast Florida market and resulted in a $3.5 billion increase in deposits

Challenges

BB&T’s business has become more dynamic and complex in recent years. Consequently, management has annually evaluated and, as necessary, adjusted the Company’s business strategy in the context of the current operating environment. During this process, management considers the current financial condition and performance of the Company and its expectations for future economic activity from both a national and local market perspective. The achievement of BB&T’s key strategic objectives and established long-term financial goals is subject to many uncertainties and challenges. In the opinion of management, the challenges that are most relevant and likely to have a near term impact on performance are presented below:

· The impact of U.S. fiscal debt, budget and tax negotiations

· Intense competition within the financial services industry

· Cost and risk associated with the regulatory initiatives

Overview of Significant Events and Financial Results

Despite challenging market conditions throughout the year, BB&T produced record annual earnings for 2012. These results were driven by broad-based loan growth, improvements in deposit mix and cost, a significant increase in noninterest income, and a continued focus on controlling noninterest expense. In addition, BB&T continued to make significant progress towards reducing the level of NPAs, which had a beneficial impact on credit costs incurred during the year.

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Consolidated net income available to common shareholders for 2012 totaled $1.9 billion, an increase of $627 million, or 48.6%, compared to $1.3 billion earned during 2011. On a diluted per common share basis, earnings for 2012 were $2.70, compared to $1.83 for 2011. BB&T’s results of operations for 2012 produced a return on average assets of 1.14% and a return on average common shareholders’ equity of 10.35% compared to prior year ratios of 0.82% and 7.49%, respectively.

BB&T’s revenues for 2012 were $9.8 billion on a FTE basis, up 12.1% compared to 2011. The increase in revenues was broad based, with $350 million of the increase attributable to higher net interest income and $707 million related to an increase in noninterest income. Net interest income on a FTE basis was up 6.2% compared to 2011, primarily the result of a 23.1% decrease in interest expense compared to 2011. Noninterest income increased 22.7% compared to 2011, largely the result of record insurance, mortgage banking and investment banking and brokerage commission revenues.

Credit costs continued to improve during 2012 as NPAs, excluding covered foreclosed property, declined $914 million, or 37.3%, compared to 2011. This decline included a $492 million decrease in NPLs and a $422 million decrease in foreclosed real estate and other property. Net charge-offs for 2012, excluding covered, were $1.3 billion, a decrease of $334 million, or 21.0%, compared to the prior year. BB&T recorded a $1.0 billion provision for credit losses in 2012, excluding covered, compared to $1.1 billion in the prior year. The ratio of the ALLL to net charge-offs excluding covered was 1.50x for 2012 compared to 1.32x in 2011. Foreclosed property expenses declined $536 million, or 66.8%, during 2012, reflecting the impact of a more aggressive approach to reducing the inventory of foreclosed property that was implemented during the fourth quarter of 2011.

BB&T’s total assets at December 31, 2012 were $183.9 billion, an increase of $9.3 billion, or 5.3%, compared to December 31, 2011. The growth in total assets includes an increase of $7.2 billion in total loans and leases and $2.3 billion in the total securities portfolio. The growth in the loan and lease portfolio reflects broad-based growth, led by increases in the residential mortgage, commercial and industrial and direct retail lending portfolios. The increase in the total securities portfolio is primarily the result of purchases of investment securities that were made in the fourth quarter of 2012 in response to slowing loan growth forecasts.

Total deposits at December 31, 2012 were $133.1 billion, an increase of $8.1 billion, or 6.5%, from December 31, 2011. The increase in deposits was led by noninterest-bearing deposits, which increased $6.8 billion, or 26.4%, and money market and savings accounts, which increased $3.3 billion, or 7.4%. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in certificates and other time deposits totaling $2.3 billion. These changes resulted in a substantial improvement to deposit mix, with noninterest-bearing accounts representing 24.4% of total deposits at December 31, 2012, compared to 20.6% at December 31, 2011. The cost of interest-bearing deposits for 2012 declined to 0.43%, a decline of 25 basis points from 0.68% for 2011.

Total shareholders’ equity increased 21.4% compared to December 31, 2011. This increase was primarily driven by net proceeds of $2.1 billion of Tier 1 qualifying non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock during 2012 and net income retained after dividends declared. The Tier 1 common ratio was 9.3% at December 31, 2012, compared to 9.4% at December 31, 2011. In addition, the Tier 1 risk-based capital and total risk-based capital ratios were 11.0% and 13.9% at December 31, 2012, respectively. BB&T’s risk-based and tangible capital ratios remain well above regulatory standards for well-capitalized banks. As of December 31, 2012, measures of tangible capital were not required by the regulators and, therefore, were considered non-GAAP measures. Refer to the section titled “Capital” herein for a discussion of how BB&T calculates and uses these measures in the evaluation of the Company.

Reclassifications

In certain circumstances, reclassifications have been made to prior period information to conform to the 2012 presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported shareholders’ equity or net income.

Critical Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies of BB&T are in accordance with GAAP and conform to the accounting and reporting guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. The financial position and results of operations are affected by management’s application of accounting policies, including estimates, assumptions and judgments made to arrive at the carrying value of assets and liabilities and amounts reported for revenues and expenses. Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in the consolidated financial position and/or consolidated results of operations and related disclosures. The more critical accounting and reporting policies include those related to the ACL, determining fair value of financial instruments, intangible assets and other purchase accounting related adjustments associated with mergers and acquisitions, costs and benefit obligations associated with BB&T’s pension and postretirement benefit plans, and income taxes. Understanding BB&T’s accounting policies is fundamental to understanding the consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations. Accordingly, BB&T’s significant accounting policies

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and changes in accounting principles and effects of new accounting pronouncements are discussed in detail in Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

The following is a summary of BB&T’s critical accounting policies that are highly dependent on estimates, assumptions and judgments. These critical accounting policies are reviewed with the Audit Committee of BB&T’s Board of Directors on a periodic basis.

ACL

It is the policy of BB&T to maintain an ALLL and a RUFC that represent management’s best estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. Estimates for loan and lease losses are determined by analyzing historical loan and lease losses, historical loan and lease migration to charge-off experience, current trends in delinquencies and charge-offs, expected cash flows on purchased loans, current assessment of problem loans and leases, the results of regulatory examinations, and changes in the size, composition and risk assessment of the loan and lease portfolio. For TDRs, default expectations and estimated slower prepayment speeds that are specific to each of the restructured loan populations are incorporated in the determination of the ALLL. Also included in management’s estimates for loan and lease losses are considerations with respect to the impact of current economic events, the outcomes of which are uncertain. These events may include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in overall interest rates, political conditions, legislation that may directly or indirectly affect the banking industry and economic conditions affecting specific geographical areas and industries in which BB&T conducts business. The methodology used to determine an estimate for the RUFC is inherently similar to the methodology used in calculating the ALLL adjusted for factors specific to binding commitments, including the probability of funding and exposure at the time of funding. A detailed discussion of the methodology used in determining the ALLL and the RUFC is included in Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

At December 31, 2012, the percentage of total assets and total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis was 17.3% and 0.9%, respectively, including securities available for sale, trading securities, derivatives, LHFS, residential MSRs and private equity investments. The vast majority of assets and liabilities carried at fair value are based on either quoted market prices or market prices for similar instruments. At December 31, 2012, 6.3% of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, or 1.1% of total assets, were based on significant unobservable inputs. See Note 18 “Fair Value Disclosures” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for additional disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments.

Securities

BB&T generally utilizes a third-party pricing service in determining the fair value of its available for sale and trading securities. Fair value measurements are derived from market-based pricing matrices that were developed using observable inputs that include benchmark yields, benchmark securities, reported trades, offers, bids, issuer spreads and broker quotes. Management performs various procedures to evaluate the accuracy of the fair values provided by the third-party service. These procedures, which are performed independent of the responsible LOB, include comparison of pricing information received from the third party pricing service to other third party pricing sources, review of additional information provided by the third party pricing service and other third party sources for selected securities, and back-testing to compare the price realized on any security sales to the daily pricing information received from the third party pricing service. The IPV committee, which provides oversight to BB&T’s enterprise-wide IPV function, is responsible for oversight of the comparison of pricing information received from the third party pricing service to other third party pricing sources, approving tolerance limits determined by IPV for price comparison exceptions, reviewing significant changes to pricing and valuation policies, and reviewing and approving the pricing decisions made on any illiquid and hard-to-price securities. When market observable data is not available, which generally occurs due to the lack of liquidity for certain securities, the valuation of the security is subjective and may involve substantial judgment by management. As of December 31, 2012, BB&T had approximately $994 million of available for sale securities, which is less than 1% of total assets, valued using unobservable inputs, the majority of which were non-agency RMBS securities that are covered by a loss sharing agreement with the FDIC.

BB&T periodically reviews available-for-sale securities with an unrealized loss. An unrealized loss exists when the current fair value of an individual security is less than its amortized cost basis. The purpose of the review is to consider the length of time and the extent to which the market value of a security has been below its amortized cost. The primary factors BB&T considers in determining whether an impairment is other-than-temporary are long-term expectations and recent experience regarding principal and interest payments, and BB&T’s intent to sell and whether it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell those securities before the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis.

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MSRs

BB&T has a significant mortgage loan servicing portfolio and related MSRs. BB&T has two classes of MSRs for which it separately manages the economic risk: residential and commercial. Residential MSRs are primarily carried at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as a component of mortgage banking income. BB&T uses various derivative instruments to mitigate the income statement effect of changes in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs and assumptions of its residential MSRs. MSRs do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. While sales of MSRs do occur, the precise terms and conditions typically are not readily available. Accordingly, BB&T estimates the fair value of residential MSRs using an OAS valuation model to project MSR cash flows over multiple interest rate scenarios, which are then discounted at risk-adjusted rates. The OAS model considers portfolio characteristics, contractually specified servicing fees, prepayment assumptions, delinquency rates, late charges, other ancillary revenue, costs to service and other economic factors. BB&T reassesses and periodically adjusts the underlying inputs and assumptions in the OAS model to reflect market conditions and assumptions that a market participant would consider in valuing the MSR asset.

Fair value estimates and assumptions are compared to industry surveys, recent market activity, actual portfolio experience and, when available, observable market data. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, MSRs are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The value of MSRs is significantly affected by mortgage interest rates available in the marketplace, which influence mortgage loan prepayment speeds. In general, during periods of declining interest rates, the value of MSRs declines due to increasing prepayments attributable to increased mortgage-refinance activity. Conversely, during periods of rising interest rates, the value of MSRs generally increases due to reduced refinance activity. Commercial MSRs are carried at the lower of cost or market and amortized over the estimated period that servicing income is expected to be received based on projections of the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows. The amount and timing of servicing asset amortization is based on actual results and updated projections. Refer to Note 7 “Loan Servicing” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for quantitative disclosures reflecting the effect that changes in management’s assumptions would have on the fair value of MSRs.

LHFS

BB&T originates certain mortgage loans for sale to investors that are carried at fair value. The fair value is primarily based on quoted market prices for securities backed by similar types of loans. Changes in the fair value are recorded as a component of mortgage banking income, while the related origination costs are recognized in noninterest expense when incurred. The changes in fair value of these assets are largely driven by changes in interest rates subsequent to loan funding and changes in the fair value of servicing associated with the mortgage loan held for sale. BB&T uses various derivative instruments to mitigate the economic effect of changes in fair value of the underlying loans.

Derivative Assets and Liabilities

BB&T uses derivatives to manage various financial risks. The fair values of derivative financial instruments are determined based on quoted market prices, dealer quotes and internal pricing models that are primarily sensitive to market observable data. BB&T mitigates the credit risk by subjecting counterparties to credit reviews and approvals similar to those used in making loans and other extensions of credit. In addition, certain counterparties are required to provide collateral to BB&T when their unsecured loss positions exceed certain negotiated limits. The fair value of interest rate lock commitments, which are related to mortgage loan commitments, is based on quoted market prices adjusted for commitments that BB&T does not expect to fund and includes the value attributable to the net servicing fee.

Private Equity and Similar Investments

BB&T has private equity and similar investments that are carried at fair value. Changes in the fair value of these investments are recorded in other noninterest income each period. In many cases there are no observable market values for these investments and management must estimate the fair value based on a comparison of the operating performance of the company to multiples in the marketplace for similar entities. This analysis requires significant judgment and actual values in a sale could differ materially from those estimated. As of December 31, 2012, BB&T had $323 million of these investments, which represented less than 1% of total assets.

Intangible Assets

BB&T’s mergers and acquisitions are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method, BB&T is required to record the assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, and liabilities assumed at their fair values, which often involves estimates based on third party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques, all of which are inherently subjective. The amortization of identified intangible assets is based upon the estimated economic benefits to be received, which is also subjective.

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Acquisitions typically result in goodwill, which is subject to ongoing periodic impairment tests based on the fair values of the reporting units to which the acquired goodwill relates. Refer to Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for a description of BB&T’s impairment testing process. Management considers the sensitivity of the significant assumptions in its impairment analysis including consideration of a 10% change in estimated future cash flows or the discount rate for each reporting unit.

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations

BB&T offers various pension plans and postretirement benefit plans to employees. Calculation of the obligations and related expenses under these plans requires the use of actuarial valuation methods and assumptions. Actuarial assumptions used in the determination of future values of plan assets and liabilities are subject to management judgment and may differ significantly if different assumptions are used. The discount rate assumption used to measure the postretirement benefit obligations is set by reference to published high-quality bond indices, as well as certain hypothetical spot-rate yield curves. These yield curves were constructed from the underlying bond price and yield data collected as of the plan’s measurement date and are represented by a series of annualized, individual discount rates with durations ranging from six months to thirty years. Each discount rate in the curve was derived from an equal weighting of the double A or higher bond universe, apportioned into distinct maturity groups. For durations where no bond maturities were available, the discount rates for these maturities were extrapolated based on historical relationships from observable data in similar markets. These indices and hypothetical curves give only an indication of the appropriate discount rate because the cash flows of the bonds comprising the indices and curves do not match the projected benefit payment stream of the plan precisely. For this reason, BB&T also considers the individual characteristics of the plan, such as projected cash flow patterns and payment durations, when setting the discount rate. Management evaluated the sensitivity changes that the expected return on plan assets and the discount rate would have on pension expense for 2013. A decrease of 25 basis points in the discount rate would result in additional pension expense of approximately $19 million for 2013. Based on the balance of plan assets on December 31, 2012, a decrease of one percent in the expected return on plan assets would result in an increase of approximately $30 million in pension expense for 2013. Refer to Note 14 “Benefit Plans” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for disclosures related to BB&T’s benefit plans.

Income Taxes

The calculation of BB&T’s income tax provision is complex and requires the use of estimates and judgments. As part of the Company’s analysis and implementation of business strategies, consideration is given to the tax laws and regulations that apply to the specific facts and circumstances for any tax position under evaluation. For tax positions that are uncertain in nature, management determines whether the tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. For tax positions that meet this threshold, management then estimates the amount of the tax benefit to recognize in the financial statements. Management closely monitors tax developments in order to evaluate the effect they may have on the Company’s overall tax position and the estimates and judgments used in determining the income tax provision and records adjustments as necessary.

Analysis of Results of Operations

Consolidated net income available to common shareholders totaled $1.9 billion for 2012, which generated basic EPS of $2.74 and diluted EPS of $2.70. Net income available to common shareholders for 2011 and 2010 was $1.3 billion and $816 million, respectively. Basic EPS was $1.85 in 2011 and $1.18 in 2010, while diluted EPS was $1.83 and $1.16 for 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Two important and commonly used measures of bank profitability are return on average assets (net income as a percentage of average total assets) and return on average common shareholders’ equity (net income available to common shareholders as a percentage of average common shareholders’ equity). BB&T’s returns on average assets were 1.14%, 0.82%, and 0.54% for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The returns on average common shareholders’ equity were 10.35%, 7.49%, and 4.85% for the last three years.

Net Interest Income and NIM

Net interest income is BB&T’s primary source of revenue. Net interest income is influenced by a number of factors, including the volume, mix and maturity of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned and paid thereon. The difference between rates earned on interest-earning assets and the cost of funds (with a FTE adjustment made to tax-exempt items to provide comparability with taxable items) is measured by the NIM.

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2012 compared to 2011

For 2012, net interest income on an FTE-adjusted basis totaled $6.0 billion, compared with $5.7 billion in 2011. Net interest income on an FTE-adjusted basis increased 6.2% in 2012 compared to 2011. The increase in net interest income was primarily driven by lower funding costs, which declined $319 million compared to 2011. The improvement in funding costs reflects a 25 basis point reduction in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits for 2012 compared to the prior year and the 2012 redemption of all junior subordinated debt to unconsolidated trusts. Net interest income also benefited from the growth in average earning assets, which more than offset the negative impact of lower yields on new loans.

The FTE-adjusted NIM is the primary measure used in evaluating the gross profit margin from the portfolios of earning assets. The FTE-adjusted NIM was 3.91% in 2012 compared with 4.06% in 2011. The decline in the NIM primarily reflects the runoff of higher yielding covered loans and lower yields on new loans, partially offset by the lower funding costs described above.

Management expects NIM to be in the mid 3.70s% range in the first quarter of 2013 as a result of lower rates on new earning assets and the runoff of covered loans, partially offset by lower funding costs and improved asset mix. Deposit costs are expected to continue to trend lower in 2013, which would benefit net interest income.

The FTE yield on the total securities portfolio was 2.64% for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to 2.67% for the prior year. The decrease reflects a higher volume of lower yielding RMBS securities issued by GSEs.

The average annualized FTE yield for 2012 for the total loan portfolio was 5.35% compared to 5.87% for the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to the runoff of higher yielding covered loans and a higher volume of new loans originated at lower rates.

The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits dropped to 0.43% during 2012, from 0.68% in 2011. This improvement was a result of lower rates on interest-bearing deposits, including a 56 basis point reduction in the cost of certificates and other time deposits and a 13 basis point reduction in the cost of money market and savings accounts.

The rates paid on average short-term borrowings declined from 0.27% in 2011 to 0.26% during 2012. At December 31, 2012, the targeted Federal funds rate was a range of zero percent to 0.25%. The average rate on long-term debt during 2012 was 3.02%, a decrease of 38 basis points compared to the prior year. This reduction was primarily due to the redemption of all higher cost junior subordinated debt to unconsolidated trusts during 2012 and the related benefit associated with accelerated amortization of derivatives that were unwound in a gain position.

2011 compared to 2010

For 2011, net interest income on an FTE-adjusted basis totaled $5.7 billion, compared with $5.5 billion in 2010. Net interest income on an FTE-adjusted basis increased 3.6% in 2011 compared to 2010. The increase in net interest income was driven by lower funding costs, which declined $418 million compared to 2010. The improvement in funding costs reflects a more favorable mix of funding liabilities, benefits from the accelerated amortization of derivatives that were unwound in a gain position and decreases in rates paid on deposits. The improvement in funding costs more than offset lower yields on new loans and securities. In addition, net interest income was higher due to better performance from loans and securities acquired in the Colonial acquisition as cash flow expectations improved from the prior estimates.

The FTE-adjusted NIM is the primary measure used in evaluating the gross profit margin from the portfolios of earning assets. The FTE-adjusted NIM was 4.06% in 2011 compared with 4.03% in 2010. This improvement primarily reflects the higher yields on covered loans and securities and lower funding costs.

The FTE yield on the total securities portfolio was 2.67% for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to 3.89% for the prior year. The decrease was primarily the result of management’s efforts to deleverage and de-risk the portfolio during 2010. The securities purchased included floating rate and other securities with lower yields. The yield on the securities portfolio benefited from higher yields on covered securities due to the impact of duration adjustments in the prior year.

The average annualized FTE yield for 2011 for the total loan portfolio was 5.87% compared to 5.88% for the prior year. The slight decrease was primarily due to new loan volumes originated at lower rates, partially offset by the acquired loans from the Colonial transaction, which have produced higher yields due to better than expected performance.

The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits dropped to 0.68% during 2011, from 1.05% in 2010. The decline was a result of the decrease in relatively higher-rate CDs and management’s ability to lower rates on other deposit products.

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The rates paid on average short-term borrowings declined from 0.28% in 2010 to 0.27% during 2011. At December 31, 2011, the targeted Federal funds rate was a range of zero percent to 0.25%. The average rate on long-term debt during 2011 was 3.40%, a decrease of 56 basis points compared to the prior year. This reduction was due to new issuances at lower rates and the positive impact of accelerated amortization from certain derivatives that were unwound in a gain position.

Covered Assets and FDIC Loss Share Receivable

In connection with the Colonial acquisition, Branch Bank entered into loss sharing agreements with the FDIC that outline the terms and conditions under which the FDIC will reimburse Branch Bank for a portion of the losses incurred on certain loans, OREO, certain investment securities and other assets (collectively, “covered assets”). The FDIC’s obligation to reimburse Branch Bank for losses with respect to covered assets begins with the first dollar of loss incurred. The loss sharing agreement applicable to single family residential mortgage loans expires in 2019. The loss sharing agreement applicable to commercial loans and other covered assets expires in 2014; however, Branch Bank must reimburse the FDIC for gains and recoveries through August 2017. The terms of the loss sharing agreement with respect to certain non-agency RMBS provides that Branch Bank will be reimbursed by the FDIC for 95% of any and all losses. For other covered assets, the FDIC will reimburse Branch Bank for (1) 80% of losses incurred up to $5 billion and (2) 95% of losses in excess of $5 billion. Gains and recoveries on covered assets will offset losses, or be paid to the FDIC, at the applicable loss share percentage at the time of recovery. At the conclusion of the loss share period should actual aggregate losses, excluding securities, be less than an amount determined in accordance with these agreements, BB&T will pay the FDIC a portion of the difference. The fair value of the net reimbursement the Company expected to receive from the FDIC under those agreements was recorded as the FDIC loss share receivable at the date of acquisition. The fair value of the FDIC loss share receivable was estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology.

Acquired loans were aggregated into separate pools based upon common risk characteristics. Each pool is considered a unit of account and the cash flows expected to be collected, credit losses and other relevant information are developed for each pool. A summary of the accounting treatment related to changes in credit losses on each loan pool and the related FDIC loss share asset follows.

· If the estimated credit loss on a loan pool is increased:

o The reduction in the net present value of the loan pool is recognized immediately as provision expense and an increase to the ALLL.

o The FDIC loss share asset is increased by 80% of the adjustment to the allowance through income.

· If the estimated credit loss on a loan pool is reduced:

o If the loan pool has an allowance, the allowance is first reduced to $0 (and 80% of this reduction decreases the FDIC loss share asset) through income.

o If the loan pool does not have an allowance (or it is first reduced to $0 and there remains additional expected cash flows), the excess of expected cash flows is recognized as a yield adjustment over the remaining expected life of the loan.

o The decrease in expected reimbursement from the FDIC is recognized in income prospectively using a level yield methodology over the remaining life of the loss share agreements.

o The increase in the amount expected to be paid to the FDIC as a result of the aggregate loss calculation is recognized prospectively using a level yield methodology over the remaining life of the loss share agreements.

The accounting treatment for covered securities is summarized below:

· The discount established at acquisition is accreted over the expected life of the underlying securities using a level yield methodology.

· Changes to the expected life of the securities are recognized with a cumulative adjustment to the accretion recognized.

· OTTI is determined using the same methodology as non-covered securities.

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· The income statement effect of the above items is offset by the applicable loss share percentage in FDIC loss share income, net.

The following table provides the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the components of the FDIC loss share receivable.

Table 6
FDIC Loss Share Receivable
			December 31,
			2012				2011
			Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
			(Dollars in millions)
	Covered loans		$	1,107	$	751	$	1,532	$	1,351
	Covered securities			(553)		(502)		(396)		(354)
	Aggregate loss calculation			(75)		(100)		(36)		(87)
		FDIC loss share receivable	$	479	$	149	$	1,100	$	910

The decrease in the carrying amount attributable to covered loans was due to the receipt of cash from the FDIC and the negative accretion due to the credit loss improvement partially reduced by the offset to the provision for covered loans. The change in the carrying amount attributable to covered securities was due to the offsets to the accretion of the discount and the amount of the increase in fair value of covered securities. The change in the carrying amount attributable to the aggregate loss calculation is primarily due to accretion of the expected payment, which is included in the “Accretion due to credit loss improvement” below. The fair values were based upon a discounted cash flow methodology that was consistent with the acquisition date methodology. The fair value attributable to covered loans and the aggregate loss calculation changes over time due to the receipt of cash from the FDIC, updated credit loss assumptions and the passage of time. The fair value attributable to covered securities was based upon the timing and amount that would be payable to the FDIC should they settle at the current fair value at the conclusion of the loss share agreement.

The following table provides information related to the income statement impact of covered loans and securities and the FDIC loss sharing asset recognized in the Colonial acquisition. The table excludes all amounts related to other assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

Table 7
Revenue, Net of Provision, Impact from Covered Assets
				Years Ended December 31,
				2012		2011		2010
				(Dollars in millions)
	Interest income-covered loans			$	765	$	1,053	$	933
	Interest income-covered securities				172		168		142
		Total interest income			937		1,221		1,075
	Provision for covered loans				(13)		(71)		(144)
	OTTI for covered securities				(4)		―		―
	FDIC loss share income, net				(318)		(289)		(116)
		Adjusted net revenue		$	602	$	861	$	815
	FDIC loss share income, net:
		Offset to provision for covered loans		$	11	$	57	$	115
		Accretion due to credit loss improvement			(271)		(297)		(203)
		Offset to OTTI for covered securities			3		―		―
		Accretion for securities			(61)		(49)		(28)
			Total	$	(318)	$	(289)	$	(116)

2012 compared to 2011

Interest income for 2012 on covered loans and securities acquired in the Colonial acquisition decreased $284 million compared to 2011, primarily due to lower average covered loan balances. The yield on covered loans for 2012 was 18.91% compared to 19.15% in 2011. At December 31, 2012, the accretable yield balance on covered loans was $881 million. Accretable yield represents the excess of expected future cash flows above the current net carrying amount of loans and will be recognized in income over the remaining life of the covered loans.

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During 2012, BB&T reduced the accretable yield balance on covered loans by $72 million primarily due to changes in the expected lives of the underlying loans. During 2011, BB&T reclassified $379 million from the nonaccretable balance to accretable yield on covered loans. This reclassification was primarily the result of increased cash flow estimates resulting from improved loss expectations. These adjustments are recognized on a prospective basis over the remaining lives of the loan pools.

The provision for covered loans was $13 million in 2012, a decrease of $58 million compared to 2011. This decrease resulted from the quarterly reassessment process.

FDIC loss share income, net was $29 million worse than 2011 primarily due to a lower offset to the provision for covered loans.

2011 compared to 2010

Interest income for 2011 on covered loans and securities acquired in the Colonial acquisition increased $146 million compared to 2010, which was offset by a decrease in FDIC loss share income. The majority of the increase is related to loans and reflects higher expected cash flows based on the quarterly cash flow reassessment process. The yield on covered loans for 2011 was 19.15% compared to 13.22% in 2010. At December 31, 2011, the accretable yield balance on these loans was $1.7 billion. Accretable yield represents the excess of future cash flows above the current net carrying amount of loans and will be recognized into income over the remaining life of the covered and acquired loans. The increase in interest income on securities compared to the prior year was primarily a result of security duration adjustments in the prior year, which is offset in FDIC loss share income.

During 2011 and 2010, BB&T reclassified $379 million and $1.2 billion, respectively, from the nonaccretable balance to accretable yield on covered loans. These reclassifications were primarily the result of increased cash flow estimates resulting from improved loss expectations. These amounts are recognized as prospective yield adjustments and result in increased interest income over the remaining lives of the loan pools.

The provision for covered loans was $71 million in 2011, a decrease of $73 million compared to 2010. The provision expenses recorded during 2011 and 2010 resulted from the quarterly reassessment process, which showed decreases in expected cash flows in certain loan pools that were partially offset by recoveries in other previously impaired loan pools.

FDIC loss share income, net decreased $173 million compared to 2010 primarily due to the impact of cash flow reassessments that generated additional interest income and a reduction of amounts due from the FDIC as a result of decreased loss projections on covered loans.

FTE Net Interest Income and Rate / Volume Analysis

The following table sets forth the major components of net interest income and the related yields and rates for 2012, 2011 and 2010, as well as the variances between the periods caused by changes in interest rates versus changes in volumes. Changes attributable to the mix of assets and liabilities have been allocated proportionally between the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.

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Table 8
FTE Net Interest Income and Rate / Volume Analysis (1)
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
																						2012 vs. 2011						2011 vs. 2010
				Average Balances						Yield/Rate						Income/Expense						Increase		Change due to				Increase		Change due to
				2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		(Decrease)		Rate		Volume		(Decrease)		Rate		Volume
				(Dollars in millions)
Assets
Total securities, at amortized cost: (2)
	GSEs			$	1,601	$	288	$	568	1.64	%	1.52	%	3.67	%	$	26	$	4	$	21	$	22	$	―	$	22	$	(17)	$	(9)	$	(8)
	RMBS issued by GSE				30,848		25,305		22,310	2.02		1.86		3.24			624		472		723		152		43		109		(251)		(338)		87
	States and political subdivisions				1,851		1,895		2,047	5.83		5.72		5.49			108		109		112		(1)		2		(3)		(3)		5		(8)
	Non-agency RMBS				346		528		1,174	5.76		6.72		5.87			20		35		69		(15)		(5)		(10)		(34)		9		(43)
	Other securities				505		658		313	1.65		1.55		2.16			8		10		7		(2)		1		(3)		3		(2)		5
	Covered securities				1,183		1,249		1,198	14.53		13.46		11.84			172		168		142		4		13		(9)		26		20		6
		Total securities			36,334		29,923		27,610	2.64		2.67		3.89			958		798		1,074		160		54		106		(276)		(315)		39
Other earning assets (3)					3,359		3,207		2,933	0.91		0.62		0.55			31		20		17		11		10		1		3		1		2
Loans and leases, net of unearned income: (4)(5)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial			36,966		34,153		32,028	3.96		4.23		4.45			1,464		1,446		1,427		18		(96)		114		19		(72)		91
		CRE-other			10,779		11,139		12,056	3.81		3.81		3.87			411		425		465		(14)		―		(14)		(40)		(7)		(33)
		CRE-residential ADC			1,665		2,769		4,693	3.76		3.51		3.64			63		97		171		(34)		7		(41)		(74)		(6)		(68)
	Direct retail lending				15,270		13,850		14,033	4.87		5.22		5.36			744		722		751		22		(50)		72		(29)		(19)		(10)
	Sales finance				7,680		7,202		6,766	3.97		4.88		5.87			305		352		397		(47)		(69)		22		(45)		(69)		24
	Revolving credit				2,217		2,106		2,032	8.41		8.77		8.74			186		185		178		1		(8)		9		7		1		6
	Residential mortgage				22,623		18,782		15,965	4.37		4.80		5.38			989		902		859		87		(86)		173		43		(99)		142
	Other lending subsidiaries				9,525		8,280		7,778	11.04		11.51		11.46			1,051		953		892		98		(40)		138		61		4		57
		Total loans and leases held for investment (excluding covered loans)			106,725		98,281		95,351	4.88		5.17		5.39			5,213		5,082		5,140		131		(342)		473		(58)		(267)		209
	Covered loans				4,045		5,498		7,059	18.91		19.15		13.22			765		1,053		933		(288)		(13)		(275)		120		357		(237)
		Total loans and leases held for investment			110,770		103,779		102,410	5.40		5.91		5.93			5,978		6,135		6,073		(157)		(355)		198		62		90		(28)
	LHFS				2,963		2,183		2,377	3.42		3.75		3.80			101		82		90		19		(8)		27		(8)		(1)		(7)
		Total loans and leases			113,733		105,962		104,787	5.35		5.87		5.88			6,079		6,217		6,163		(138)		(363)		225		54		89		(35)
		Total earning assets			153,426		139,092		135,330	4.61		5.06		5.36			7,068		7,035		7,254		33		(299)		332		(219)		(225)		6
		Nonearning assets			24,676		23,874		24,328
			Total assets	$	178,102	$	162,966	$	159,658
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing deposits:
	Interest-checking			$	19,904	$	18,614	$	16,477	0.12		0.16		0.17			25		30		29		(5)		(7)		2		1		(2)		3
	Money market and savings				46,927		41,287		34,942	0.18		0.31		0.50			85		129		175		(44)		(60)		16		(46)		(74)		28
	Certificates and other time deposits				31,647		28,825		33,699	1.01		1.57		2.12			319		453		715		(134)		(175)		41		(262)		(168)		(94)
	Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing				214		647		1,913	0.11		(0.37)		(0.11)			―		(2)		(2)		2		1		1		―		(2)		2
		Total interest-bearing deposits			98,692		89,373		87,031	0.43		0.68		1.05			429		610		917		(181)		(241)		60		(307)		(246)		(61)
Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and
	short-term borrowed funds				3,408		5,189		9,022	0.26		0.27		0.28			9		14		26		(5)		(1)		(4)		(12)		(1)		(11)
Long-term debt					20,651		22,257		21,653	3.02		3.40		3.96			624		757		856		(133)		(81)		(52)		(99)		(122)		23
		Total interest-bearing liabilities			122,751		116,819		117,706	0.86		1.18		1.53			1,062		1,381		1,799		(319)		(323)		4		(418)		(369)		(49)
		Noninterest-bearing deposits			28,925		22,945		19,742
		Other liabilities			6,949		5,935		5,324
		Shareholders’ equity			19,477		17,267		16,886
			Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	178,102	$	162,966	$	159,658
Average interest rate spread										3.75	%	3.88	%	3.83	%
NIM/ net interest income										3.91	%	4.06	%	4.03	%	$	6,006	$	5,654	$	5,455	$	352	$	24	$	328	$	199	$	144	$	55
Taxable-equivalent adjustment																$	149	$	147	$	135
(1)	Yields are stated on a taxable equivalent basis assuming tax rates in effect for the periods presented.
(2)	Total securities include securities available for sale and securities held to maturity.
(3)	Includes Federal funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements or similar arrangements, interest-bearing deposits with banks, trading securities, FHLB stock and other earning assets.
(4)	Loan fees, which are not material for any of the periods shown, have been included for rate calculation purposes.
(5)	Nonaccrual loans have been included in the average balances.

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Provision for Credit Losses

2012 compared to 2011

The provision for credit losses recorded by BB&T in 2012 was $1.1 billion, a decrease of $133 million, or 11.2%, compared to the prior year. Included in the provision for credit losses during 2012 was $13 million related to covered loans. The decrease in the provision for credit losses during 2012 compared to 2011 was primarily due to improving credit trends and outlook, as net charge-offs in 2012 decreased 22.0% compared to the prior year. Improving credit conditions also resulted in an increase in the ratio of the ALLL to net charge-offs, which increased to 1.56 for 2012, compared to 1.36 for 2011.

Net charge-offs were 1.14% of average loans and leases (or 1.15% excluding covered loans) for 2012 compared to 1.57% of average loans and leases (or 1.59% excluding covered loans) during 2011. Net charge-offs for 2011 included $87 million related to the transfer and sale of residential mortgage loans in the second quarter. Excluding the charge-off related to this transfer, net charge-offs were 1.50% of average loans and leases for 2011. The largest decreases in the provision for credit losses for 2012 were in the residential mortgage and CRE - ADC portfolios.

2011 compared to 2010

The provision for credit losses recorded by BB&T in 2011 was $1.2 billion compared with $2.6 billion in 2010, which represents a decrease of 54.9% during 2011. Included in the provision for credit losses during 2011 was $71 million related to covered loans. The provision for credit losses recorded for covered loans reflects lower expected cash flows on certain loan pools compared to the original estimates. Approximately 80% of this provision for credit losses is offset through a credit to noninterest income based on the provisions of the FDIC loss sharing agreements. The decrease in the provision for credit losses during 2011 compared to 2010 was primarily due to improving credit trends and outlook, as net charge-offs in 2011 decreased 34.3% compared to 2010.

Net charge-offs were 1.57% of average loans and leases (or 1.59% excluding covered loans) for 2011 compared to 2.41% of average loans and leases (or 2.59% excluding covered loans) during 2010. Net charge-offs for 2011 included $87 million related to the transfer and sale of residential mortgage loans in the second quarter. This compares to $605 million of net charge-offs recorded in 2010 related to commercial and residential mortgage loans that were transferred to the held for sale portfolio. Excluding these items, net charge-offs were 1.50% and 1.97% of average loans and leases for 2011 and 2010, respectively. The largest decreases in the provision for credit losses for 2011 were in the commercial and residential mortgage portfolios.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income is a significant contributor to BB&T’s financial results. Noninterest income includes insurance income, service charges on deposit accounts, mortgage banking income, investment banking and brokerage fees and commissions, trust and investment advisory revenues, gains and losses on securities transactions, and commissions and fees derived from other activities. Management continues to focus on diversifying its sources of revenue to further reduce BB&T’s reliance on traditional spread-based interest income, as fee-based activities are a relatively stable revenue source during periods of changing interest rates.

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The following table provides a breakdown of BB&T’s noninterest income:
Table 9
Noninterest Income
									% Change
									2012		2011
			Years Ended December 31,						v.		v.
			2012		2011		2010		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Insurance income		$	1,359	$	1,044	$	1,041	30.2	%	0.3	%
	Mortgage banking income			840		436		521	92.7		(16.3)
	Service charges on deposits			566		563		618	0.5		(8.9)
	Investment banking and brokerage fees and commissions			365		333		352	9.6		(5.4)
	Bankcard fees and merchant discounts			236		204		177	15.7		15.3
	Checkcard fees			185		271		274	(31.7)		(1.1)
	Trust and investment advisory revenues			184		173		159	6.4		8.8
	Income from bank-owned life insurance			116		122		123	(4.9)		(0.8)
	FDIC loss share income, net			(318)		(289)		(116)	10.0		149.1
	Securities gains (losses), net			(12)		62		554	(119.4)		(88.8)
	Other income			299		194		254	54.1		(23.6)
		Total noninterest income	$	3,820	$	3,113	$	3,957	22.7		(21.3)

2012 compared to 2011

Noninterest income was $3.8 billion for 2012, up 22.7% compared to 2011. This increase was driven by record income generated by BB&T’s insurance, mortgage banking and investment banking and brokerage lines of business. In addition, bankcard fees and merchant discounts and other income increased compared to the prior year. These increases were partially offset by lower checkcard fees, a decrease in income related to the FDIC loss share receivable and a reduction in net securities income. The major categories of noninterest income and fluctuations in these amounts are discussed in the following paragraphs. These fluctuations include the impact of acquisitions.

Income from BB&T’s insurance agency/brokerage operations was the largest source of noninterest income in 2012. Insurance income was up 30.2% compared to 2011, primarily due to the acquisition of Crump Insurance on April 2, 2012, which added approximately $234 million in revenues during 2012. The remainder of the increase in insurance income is attributable to the impact of other acquisitions that closed during the fourth quarter of 2011 and firming market conditions.

Mortgage banking income totaled $840 million in 2012 compared to $436 million in 2011. The increase in mortgage banking income was primarily due to an increase in residential mortgage production revenues totaling $378 million, which was driven by higher gains on residential mortgage production and sales. Included in mortgage banking income for 2012 is a negative valuation adjustment of $32 million related to changes in assumptions for residential MSRs that are carried at fair value. Approximately $22 million of the decline in the valuation of the residential MSRs was due to a revision in the servicing cost assumption based on an expectation of higher costs that continue to impact the industry. The remainder of the net decrease is primarily due to the impact of an increase in OAS assumption changes partially offset by prepayment speed changes, which are reflective of the current MSR market. This decrease was more than offset by gains of $128 million from derivative financial instruments used to manage the economic risk.

Service charges on deposit accounts, which totaled $566 million in 2012, represent BB&T’s third largest category of noninterest revenue. Service charge revenues were essentially flat compared to the prior year, reflecting the impact of pricing changes for routine services related to retail and commercial transaction deposit products, such as monthly maintenance fees and commercial transaction deposit products, implemented in 2011 that were designed to offset a reduction in service charges that occurred in 2010 as a result of a change in overdraft policies.

Investment banking and brokerage fees and commissions increased $32 million, or 9.6%, compared to 2011. This increase was largely driven by a higher level of investment banking activities and higher brokerage fees and commissions. Checkcard fees decreased $86 million, or 31.7%, due to the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act, which was implemented on October 1, 2011 and limited the rate banks could assess for debit card transactions. Bankcard fees and merchant discounts increased $32 million in 2012, primarily the result of higher volumes for both retail and commercial bankcard activities.

FDIC loss share income reflects accretion of the FDIC receivable due to credit loss improvement (including expense associated with the aggregate loss calculation) and accretion related to covered securities, partially reduced by the offset to

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the provision for covered loans. Covered loans have experienced better performance than originally anticipated, which has resulted in the recognition of additional interest income on a level yield basis over the expected life of the corresponding loans. A significant portion of this increase in interest income is offset by a reduction in noninterest income recorded in FDIC loss share income. For 2012, noninterest income was reduced by $271 million related to improvement in loan performance, compared to a reduction of $297 million in 2011. These decreases in income were partially offset by increases of $11 million and $57 million, respectively, which reflected 80% of the provision for credit losses recorded on covered loans for 2012 and 2011.

BB&T recognized $12 million in net securities losses during 2012, compared to $62 million of net securities gains in 2011. The net securities losses during 2012 included $9 million of OTTI charges and $3 million of net losses realized from securities sales. The net securities gains during 2011 included $174 million of net gains realized from securities sales and $112 million of OTTI charges. The OTTI charges recognized during 2011 were due to weaker actual and forecasted collateral performance for non-agency RMBS. Refer to the “Analysis of Financial Condition – Investment Activities” section for a detailed discussion of strategies executed during the years presented.

Other income increased $105 million in 2012 compared to 2011, primarily due to $149 million of losses and write-downs recorded in 2011 related to the sale of commercial NPLs. This increase was partially offset by $42 million of increased write-downs on affordable housing investments in 2012 due to revised estimates and processes used to value these investments.

2011 compared to 2010

Noninterest income was $3.1 billion for 2011, down 21.3% compared to 2010. The decline in noninterest revenue was due to fewer securities gains, lower income related to the FDIC loss share receivable, lower service charges on deposit accounts and lower mortgage banking revenues, while bankcard fees and merchant discounts and trust and investment advisory revenues grew compared to the prior year. The major categories of noninterest income and fluctuations in these amounts are discussed in the following paragraphs. These fluctuations include the impact of acquisitions.

Insurance income was up slightly in 2011 compared to 2010, as pricing for premiums remained soft throughout the year.

Service charges on deposit accounts totaled $563 million in 2011, a decline of $55 million, or 8.9%, compared to 2010. The decrease in 2011 was largely a result of a decline in overdraft fees as a result of mid-2010 changes to BB&T’s overdraft policies that were partially in response to new regulation. In 2011, management implemented pricing changes for routine services related to retail and commercial transaction deposit products, such as monthly maintenance fees and check enclosure fees, which partially offset the reduction in overdraft fees.

Mortgage banking income totaled $436 million in 2011 compared to $521 million in 2010, a decrease of $85 million. This decrease was primarily due to a decline of $97 million in residential mortgage production revenues due to lower volumes and pricing in 2011 and the decision in the third quarter of 2010 to retain a portion of 10 to 15 year mortgage production. This decline was partially offset by higher servicing revenues as a result of growth in the servicing portfolio and higher revenues from commercial mortgage banking revenues. Included in mortgage banking income for 2011 is a negative valuation adjustment of $341 million related to changes in assumptions for residential MSRs that are carried at fair value. This was more than offset by gains of $394 million from derivative financial instruments used to manage the economic risk. Approximately $284 million of the decline in the valuation of the residential MSRs was due to increases in the prepayment speed assumption as a result of a decrease in interest rates. During 2011, management also revised its servicing cost assumption based on changes to regulations and industry standards that impact the mortgage servicing industry. The change in the servicing cost assumption resulted in a decline of approximately $30 million in the valuation of the mortgage servicing asset.

Investment banking and brokerage fees and commissions decreased $19 million, or 5.4%, compared to 2010. This decrease was largely due to weaker market conditions during the year and a record fourth quarter in 2010.

Checkcard fees decreased slightly in 2011 compared to 2010, due to the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act. The decrease resulting from the implementation was more than offset by higher volumes during the year.

Bankcard fees and merchant discounts increased $27 million in 2011. The increased bankcard fees were the result of higher volumes for both retail and commercial bankcard activities.

Trust and investment advisory revenues are based on the types of services provided as well as the overall value of the assets managed, which is affected by stock market conditions. In 2011, trust and investment advisory revenues increased $14 million, or 8.8%, due to improved market conditions.

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FDIC loss share income reflects the offset to the provision for covered loans, accretion of the FDIC receivable due to credit loss improvement and accretion related to covered securities. During 2011 and 2010, covered loans experienced better performance than originally anticipated resulting in additional interest income. A significant portion of the increases in interest income for 2011 and 2010 was offset by reductions in noninterest income. For 2011 and 2010, noninterest income was reduced by $297 million and $203 million, respectively, related to improvement in loan performance. These decreases in income were partially offset by increases of $57 million and $115 million, respectively, which reflected 80% of the provision for credit losses recorded on covered loans for 2011 and 2010.

BB&T recognized $62 million in net securities gains during 2011. The net securities gains during 2011 included $174 million of net gains realized from securities sales and $112 million of OTTI charges. The OTTI charges recognized during 2011 are due to weaker actual and forecasted collateral performance for non-agency RMBS. BB&T recognized $554 million in net securities gains during 2010. The net securities gains recognized in 2010 included $585 million of net gains realized from securities sales and $31 million of losses as a result of OTTI charges. The large decrease in securities gains during 2011 compared to 2010 reflects the results of the balance sheet deleveraging strategy that was executed during the second quarter of 2010 and the de-risking of the investment portfolio that began during the third quarter of 2010 and was completed in the fourth quarter. Refer to the “Analysis of Financial Condition – Investment Activities” section for a detailed discussion of strategies executed during the years presented.

Other income decreased $60 million in 2011 compared to 2010, primarily due to losses and write-downs on commercial loans that were transferred to the LHFS portfolio in 2010 in connection with management’s NPL disposition strategy. There was a total of $149 million of losses and write-downs recorded in 2011 compared to $90 million in 2010.

Noninterest Expense

The following table provides a breakdown of BB&T’s noninterest expense:

Table 10
Noninterest Expense
									% Change
									2012		2011
			Years Ended December 31,						v.		v.
			2012		2011		2010		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Personnel expense		$	3,125	$	2,727	$	2,616	14.6	%	4.2	%
	Occupancy and equipment expense			650		616		608	5.5		1.3
	Loan-related expense			283		227		201	24.7		12.9
	Foreclosed property expense			266		802		747	(66.8)		7.4
	Regulatory charges			159		212		211	(25.0)		0.5
	Professional services			156		174		170	(10.3)		2.4
	Software expense			138		118		117	16.9		0.9
	Amortization of intangibles			110		99		122	11.1		(18.9)
	Merger-related and restructuring charges, net			68		16		69	NM		(76.8)
	Other expense			873		811		809	7.6		0.2
		Total noninterest expense	$	5,828	$	5,802	$	5,670	0.4		2.3

2012 compared to 2011

Personnel expense is the largest component of noninterest expense and includes salaries, wages and incentives, as well as pension and other employee benefit costs. Total personnel expense increased 14.6% during 2012, primarily the result of the Crump Insurance and BankAtlantic acquisitions during 2012. Other factors contributing to this increase include normal salary increases, higher production-related incentives and commissions and other performance incentives, and higher pension expense related to certain changes in actuarial assumptions. Additional disclosures relating to BB&T’s benefit plans can be found in Note 14 “Benefit Plans” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

Occupancy and equipment expense increased $34 million, or 5.5%, compared to 2011 primarily due to the acquisitions of Crump Insurance and BankAtlantic.

Loan-related expense totaled $283 million, an increase of $56 million compared to the prior year. This increase was primarily the result of higher investor-owned loan expense and provisions for higher mortgage repurchase reserves.

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Foreclosed property expenses include the gain or loss on sale of foreclosed property, valuation adjustments resulting from updated appraisals, and the ongoing expense of maintaining foreclosed properties. Foreclosed property expense decreased $536 million, or 66.8% in 2012, primarily reflecting the impact of a more aggressive approach to reducing the inventory of foreclosed property that was undertaken in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Regulatory charges decreased $53 million in 2012 due to improved credit quality, which led to lower deposit insurance premiums.

Merger-related and restructuring charges increased $52 million compared to the prior year as a result of the Crump Insurance and BankAtlantic acquisitions.

Other expense increased $62 million compared to 2011, primarily the result of higher advertising expenses, an increase in depreciation expense related to assets under operating leases to customers driven by growth in BB&T’s equipment financing business, higher operating charge-offs in 2012 and increased referral fee expense. The remaining noninterest expenses increased a net $13 million, or 3.3%, compared to 2011. Refer to Table 10 for additional detail on fluctuations in other categories of noninterest expense.

Management currently expects that total noninterest expense should decline in the range of 1% to 2% in 2013 compared with 2012, largely driven by lower credit-related expenses.

2011 compared to 2010

Personnel expense increased $111 million, or 4.2%, during 2011 compared to 2010. This increase included an additional $90 million for salaries and wages due to customary salary increases and higher incentive expense resulting from improved performance and production-related businesses. The increase also included higher pension and employee benefits expense of $21 million.

Foreclosed property expense totaled $802 million in 2011, an increase of $55 million compared to 2010. This increase was largely due to an increase of $78 million for losses and write-downs, partially offset by a decrease of $23 million for maintenance and repair costs. Included in the losses and write-downs for 2011 was a $220 million liquidity valuation adjustment in the fourth quarter related to management’s decision to implement a more aggressive shorter period disposition strategy for foreclosed properties. The carrying value of BB&T’s inventory of foreclosed property decreased $723 million, or 57.4%, during 2011. This decline reflects management’s more aggressive efforts to liquidate properties and fewer inflows.

Loan-related expense totaled $227 million, an increase of $26 million compared to 2010. This increase includes a $12 million increase for losses related to repurchase reserves on BB&T’s investor owned servicing portfolio.

The remaining noninterest expenses decreased a net $60 million, or 2.8%, compared to 2010. This decrease includes lower merger-related and restructuring charges, as 2010 included charges related to the Colonial acquisition and systems conversion. In addition, amortization of intangibles declined by $23 million, as intangibles are amortized on an accelerated basis. Noninterest expense for 2011 also includes a $16 million loss from the sale of leveraged leases and an $11 million charge for an increase to the indemnification reserve related to the 2008 sale of Visa stock. These increases were partially offset by $19 million in lower advertising and other marketing expenses.

Merger-Related and Restructuring Charges

BB&T recorded certain merger-related and restructuring charges during the years 2012, 2011 and 2010. These charges are reflected in BB&T’s Consolidated Statements of Income as a category of noninterest expense.

Merger-related and restructuring expenses or credits include: severance and personnel-related costs or credits, which typically occur in corporate support and data processing functions; occupancy and equipment charges or credits, which relate to costs or gains associated with lease terminations, obsolete equipment write-offs, and the sale of duplicate facilities and equipment; and other merger-related and restructuring charges or credits, which include expenses necessary to convert and combine the acquired branches and operations of merged companies, direct media advertising related to the acquisitions, asset and supply inventory write-offs, investment banking advisory fees and other similar charges.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were $11 million and $20 million, respectively, of merger-related and restructuring accruals. Merger-related and restructuring accruals are established when the costs are incurred or once all requirements for a plan to dispose of certain business functions have been approved by management. In general, a major portion of accrued costs are utilized in conjunction with or immediately following the systems conversion, when most of the duplicate positions are eliminated and the terminated employees begin to receive severance. Other accruals are utilized over time based on the sale, closing or disposal of duplicate facilities or equipment or the expiration of lease contracts. Merger and restructuring

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accruals are re-evaluated periodically and adjusted as necessary. The remaining accruals at December 31, 2012 are generally expected to be utilized during 2013, unless they relate to specific contracts that expire in later years.

Provision for Income Taxes

BB&T’s provision for income taxes totaled $764 million, $296 million and $115 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. BB&T’s effective tax rates for the years ended 2012, 2011 and 2010 were 27.4%, 18.2% and 11.9%, respectively. The increases in the effective tax rate for 2012 compared to 2011, and 2011 compared to 2010, reflect higher levels of pre-tax earnings relative to permanent income tax differences.

BB&T has extended credit to and invested in the obligations of states and municipalities and their agencies, and has made other investments and loans that produce tax-exempt income. The income generated from these investments, together with certain other transactions that have favorable tax treatment, have reduced BB&T’s overall effective tax rate from the statutory rate in all periods presented.

Management currently expects the effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2013 to be similar to the effective tax rate in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Refer to Note 13 “Income Taxes” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for a reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the statutory tax rate and a discussion of uncertain tax positions and other tax matters.

Segment Results

BB&T’s operations are divided into six reportable business segments: Community Banking, Residential Mortgage Banking, Dealer Financial Services, Specialized Lending, Insurance Services and Financial Services. These segments have been identified based on BB&T’s organizational structure. See Note 21 “Operating Segments” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for additional disclosures related to BB&T’s operating segments, the internal accounting and reporting practices used to manage these segments and financial disclosures for these segments.

Fluctuations in noninterest income and noninterest expense incurred directly by the segments are more fully discussed in the “Noninterest Income” and “Noninterest Expense” sections above.

2012 compared to 2011

Community Banking

Community Banking had a network of 1,832 banking offices at the end of 2012, an increase of 53 offices compared to December 31, 2011. The increase in offices was driven by the BankAtlantic acquisition and de novo branch openings, partially offset by the closing of low volume branches. Community Banking results include BankAtlantic since the systems conversion in October 2012. Community Banking net income was $752 million in 2012, up $216 million, or 40.3%, compared to 2011.

Segment net interest income for Community Banking totaled $3.4 billion in 2012 compared to $3.6 billion in 2011. The decrease in segment net interest income was primarily attributable to lower funding credits on deposits as the result of declining interest rates. This decrease was partially offset by loan growth and improvement in the deposit mix, which was the result of an increase in noninterest-bearing deposits and a decrease in client CDs.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses increased by $77 million, or 13.1%, to $666 million in 2012, primarily due to loan growth and reserve rate adjustments, partially offset by lower charge-offs.

Noninterest income in Community Banking increased $109 million, or 10.7%, to $1.1 billion in 2012, primarily due to higher bankcard and merchant fees, as well as losses on commercial LHFS in the prior year. The increase in noninterest income was partially offset by lower debit interchange and overdraft fees. Noninterest income allocated from other segments, which is reported as intersegment net referral fees (“referral fees”), increased by $50 million, or 37.9% in 2012, driven by higher referrals for residential mortgage lending as originations grew.

Noninterest expense incurred by Community Banking during 2012 declined $526 million, or 22.3%, to $1.8 billion. This decline was primarily due to lower foreclosed property expense and regulatory charges, partially offset by higher net occupancy expense and personnel expense. Allocated corporate expense increased $126 million, or 14.0%, to $1.0 billion in 2012, primarily due to increases in loan administration, operations and marketing expense.

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Residential Mortgage Banking

BB&T’s mortgage originations totaled $33.1 billion in 2012, up $9.4 billion, or 39.9%, compared to 2011. BB&T’s residential mortgage servicing portfolio, which includes both retained loans and loans serviced for third parties, totaled $101.3 billion at the end of 2012, an increase of 10.5%, compared to $91.6 billion at December 31, 2011. Residential Mortgage Banking net income was $366 million in 2012, compared to a net loss of $15 million in 2011.

Segment net interest income in Residential Mortgage Banking increased $81 million, or 27.8%, to $372 million in 2012. The increase in segment net interest income was primarily due to growth in LHFS, growth in loans held for investment and higher spreads to funding costs on loans held for investment. These increases in segment net interest income were partially offset by lower spreads to funding costs on LHFS.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses was $95 million for 2012, down $225 million, or 70.3%, compared to $320 million in 2011. The decrease in provision expense reflects improved credit quality in the loan portfolio, as well as the sale of NPLs in the second quarter of 2011, which resulted in higher charge-offs. Net charge-offs of $133 million were recorded in 2012 compared to $264 million in 2011.

Noninterest income in Residential Mortgage Banking increased from $349 million in 2011 to $753 million in 2012. This increase was primarily due to higher mortgage loan production and sales and higher margins than in the prior year.

Noninterest expense increased $92 million, or 31.1%, to $388 million in 2012, reflecting higher loan-related and personnel expenses. The increase in loan-related expense was driven by an increase in the loan repurchase reserve. The increase in personnel expense was driven by a higher number of employees and incentives related to the increased production.

Dealer Financial Services

Dealer Financial Services net income was $208 million in 2012, a decrease of $1 million, or 0.5%, compared to 2011.

Segment net interest income in Dealer Financial Services increased $47 million, or 8.1%, to $629 million in 2012. The increase in segment net interest income was primarily due to loan growth and an improved NIM in Regional Acceptance Corporation’s point-of-sale loan portfolio.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses increased $39 million, or 31.2%, in 2012, primarily due to increases in Regional Acceptance Corporation’s allowance for loan losses related to nonprime auto loans as delinquent accounts and NPAs move from historical lows to more normalized levels.

Specialized Lending

Specialized Lending net income was $235 million in 2012, flat compared to 2011.

Specialized Lending net interest income increased $82 million, or 17.6%, to $547 million in 2012. This increase was primarily due to strong loan growth by Sheffield Financial as the result of dealer volume growth and expanded dealer relationships. Additionally, Mortgage Warehouse Lending benefited from increased market penetration, higher commitment levels and higher line usage, while Lendmark and Equipment Finance realized higher NIM. Average loans for Specialized Lending grew by $2.0 billion, or 15.6%, to $14.8 billion in 2012.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses increased $65 million, or 90.3%, in 2012. The increase in provision expense was primarily due to reserve rate adjustments, as well as adjustments to loss factors resulting from an acceleration of certain consumer loan charge-offs in the third quarter of 2012. Due to the overall higher credit risk profiles of Specialized Lending’s clients, loss rates are expected to be higher than conventional bank lending. Loss rates are also affected by shifts in the portfolio mix of the underlying subsidiaries.

Noninterest income increased $17 million, or 8.1%, to $228 million in 2012. The increase in noninterest income was driven by higher operating lease income and gains on sale of finance lease equipment by Equipment Finance, as well as higher commercial finance and commercial mortgage banking fees.

Noninterest expense increased $23 million, or 9.9%, to $256 million. The increase in noninterest expense was driven by higher depreciation on property leased to customers by Equipment Finance, higher loan referral fees paid by Sheffield Financial and higher personnel expense.

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Insurance Services

Insurance Services net income was $144 million in 2012, an increase of $43 million, or 42.6%, compared to 2011. The increase in net income was driven by acquisitions and improving premium pricing in the property and casualty insurance business.

Noninterest income increased $325 million, or 31.3%, to $1.4 billion. The increase in noninterest income was primarily driven by higher life insurance, property and casualty insurance and employee benefits commissions. The life insurance and property and casualty operations of Crump Insurance, which was acquired on April 2, 2012, contributed $234 million of insurance income. Property and casualty insurance commission growth was partially attributable to improvement in premium pricing compared to the prior year. Employee benefits commission growth was primarily due to the acquisitions of Precept, a full-service employee benefits consulting and administrative solutions firm with offices in Irvine and San Ramon, California and Liberty Benefit Insurance Services, a full-service employee benefits broker located in San Jose, California, in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Noninterest expenses incurred within the Insurance Services segment increased $229 million, or 29.1%, in 2012. The increase in noninterest expenses was primarily due to the Crump Insurance acquisition and related personnel expense, occupancy expense and amortization of intangibles.

Financial Services

Financial Services net income was $286 million in 2012, up $13 million, or 4.8%, compared to 2011.

Segment net interest income for Financial Services increased $77 million, or 20.6%, to $451 million in 2012. The increase in segment net interest income during 2012 was primarily attributable to strong organic loan and deposit growth by Corporate Banking and BB&T Wealth, partially offset by a lower NIM for both businesses.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses increased $11 million to $10 million in 2012 as the result of reserve rate adjustments related to the commercial and industrial loan portfolio, combined with overall growth in the loan portfolio.

Noninterest income for Financial Services increased $31 million, or 4.5%, to $725 million in 2012. The increase in noninterest income was primarily due to higher investment banking and brokerage fees and commissions, trust and investment advisory revenues and commercial loan fees.

Noninterest expense incurred by Financial Services increased $67 million, or 11.7%, to $641 million in 2012, primarily due to higher personnel expense and intercompany expense. The increase in noninterest expense in 2012 was driven by continued efforts to expand the national lending teams in Corporate Banking and by the associated increases in incentive expenses tied to the strong income growth in the LOBs.

Other, Treasury & Corporate

Net income in Other, Treasury & Corporate can vary due to changing needs of the Company, including the size of the investment portfolio, the need for wholesale funding, income received from derivatives used to hedge the balance sheet and, in certain cases, income associated with acquisition activities. Other, Treasury & Corporate’s 2012 results reflect the income from BankAtlantic from the acquisition date to the systems conversion date in October 2012. Other, Treasury & Corporate generated net income of $37 million in 2012 compared to a net loss of $7 million in the prior year.

The increase in segment net interest income was primarily due to a decrease in FTP funding credits on deposits allocated to the Community Banking segment. The decrease in the allocated provision for loan losses was primarily the result of a decline in the provision for covered loans. The decrease in noninterest income was primarily due to higher securities gains in the prior year, increased write-downs on affordable housing investments and lower FDIC loss share income. The decrease in allocated corporate expenses was primarily due to changes in intersegment service center allocations.

2011 compared to 2010

Community Banking

Community Banking had a network of 1,779 banking offices at the end of 2011, a decrease of 3 offices compared to 1,782 banking offices at December 31, 2010. The decrease in offices was the result of closing low volume branches partially offset by de novo branch openings. Net income attributable to Community Banking increased $460 million to $536 million in 2011.

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Segment net interest income for Community Banking totaled $3.6 billion in 2011 compared to $3.8 billion in 2010. The decline in segment net interest income was primarily the effect of a lower interest rate environment. The decline in segment net interest income was primarily attributable to lower funding credits on deposits as the result of declining interest rates, This decline was partially offset by improvements in the deposit mix, as the result of growth in noninterest checking balances and a decrease in client CD balances.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses declined $1.2 billion, or 67.3%, to $589 million in 2011, reflecting lower charge-offs in the CRE loan portfolios associated with improved credit quality metrics and charge-offs associated with the accelerated disposition of commercial NPLs during 2011.

Noninterest income in Community Banking decreased $184 million, or 15.3%, to $1.0 billion in 2011, primarily due to higher losses on commercial NPLs held for sale, lower overdraft fees and lower debit interchange fees. This decline in noninterest income was offset by increases in merchant discounts, deposit account service charges, account analysis fees and credit card interchange fees. Noninterest income allocated from other segments, which is reported as intersegment net referral fees (“referral fees”), declined by $14 million, or 9.6% in 2011, This decline was driven by lower referrals for residential mortgage lending as originations slowed.

Noninterest expense for Community Banking declined $19 million in 2011, or 0.8%, to $2.4 billion compared to 2010. The decline was primarily due to lower regulatory charges and personnel expense, partially offset by higher foreclosed property expense. Allocated corporate expense increased $100 million, or 12.5%, to $899 million in 2011, primarily due to increases in loan administration expense, IT services and operations.

Residential Mortgage Banking

BB&T’s mortgage originations totaled $23.7 billion in 2011, down $1.2 billion, or 4.8%, compared to 2010. BB&T’s residential mortgage servicing portfolio, which includes both retained loans and loans serviced for third parties, totaled $91.6 billion at year end 2011, an increase of 9.8%, compared to $83.5 billion at December 31, 2010. Residential Mortgage Banking experienced a net loss of $15 million in 2011, compared to a net loss of $77 million in 2010.

Segment net interest income for Residential Mortgage Banking totaled $291 million in 2011, up $31 million, or 11.9%, compared to 2010. The increase in segment net interest income in 2011 was primarily due to growth in the loans held for investment, as well as higher spreads compared to funding costs.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses was $320 million for 2011, down $233 million, or 42.1%, compared to $553 million in 2010. The decline in provision expense reflects improved credit quality in the loan portfolio. Net charge-offs of $87 million and $141 million were recorded in 2011 and 2010, respectively, impacted by the sale of problem loans in connection with management’s NPL disposition strategy.

Noninterest income in Residential Mortgage Banking declined $108 million, or 23.6%, to $349 million in 2011. This decrease was due to lower volumes and margins on loans originated for sale. Noninterest expense increased $42 million, or 16.5%, to $296 million compared to 2010, reflecting higher foreclosed property expense, as well as increased provision expense associated with loan repurchases.

Dealer Financial Services

Net income from Dealer Financial Services was $209 million in 2011, up $24 million, or 13.0%, over 2010.

Segment net interest income for Dealer Financial Services increased by $68 million, or 13.2%, to $582 million in 2011 compared to 2010. The increase in segment net interest income was primarily due to growth in the prime auto and marine and recreational vehicle loan portfolios, as well as an improved NIM in Regional Acceptance Corporation’s point-of-sale loan portfolio.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses of $125 million was up $32 million, or 34.4%, in 2011, primarily due to increases in Regional Acceptance Corporation’s allowance for loan losses related to nonprime auto loans as delinquent accounts and NPAs move from historical lows to more normalized levels.

Specialized Lending

Specialized Lending continued to expand during 2011 through strong organic growth. Net income was $235 million for 2011, up $67 million, or 39.9%, compared to 2010.

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Segment net interest income totaled $465 million in 2011, an increase of $58 million, or 14.3%, compared to 2010. The growth in segment net interest income in 2011 was driven by strong loan growth in Sheffield Financial as the result of dealer volume growth and expanded dealer relationships, as well as higher NIM for Lendmark and Governmental Finance. Average loans for Specialized Lending grew by $1.3 billion, or 11.2%, to $12.8 billion in 2011 compared to 2010.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses totaled $72 million in 2011, a decrease of $38 million, or 34.5%, compared to 2010. The decline in the provision for 2011 was primarily attributable to generally improved credit performance across the lines of business. Due to the overall higher credit risk profiles of some of Specialized Lending’s clients, loss rates are expected to be higher than conventional bank lending. Loss rates are also affected by shifts in the portfolio mix of the underlying subsidiaries.

Noninterest income totaled $211 million in 2011, an increase of $35 million, or 19.9%, compared to 2010. Noninterest income growth in 2011 was driven by Grandbridge, which achieved record commercial mortgage loan origination volume for delivery to the secondary market.

Noninterest expense totaled $233 million in 2011, an increase of $15 million, or 6.9%, compared to 2010. The increase in noninterest expense was driven by personnel expenses related to growth in commercial mortgage lending activities.

Insurance Services

Net income from Insurance Services was $101 million in 2011, down $2 million, or 1.9%, compared to 2010. Insurance Services was impacted by the weak economy and soft insurance premium pricing, resulting in low commission revenue growth and pressure on brokerage operating margins.

Noninterest income produced by Insurance Services totaled $1.0 billion during both 2011 and 2010. Revenue generated by acquisitions was offset by weaker pricing.

Noninterest expenses incurred within the Insurance Services segment increased $12 million, or 1.6%, in 2011 compared to 2010. This increase was due to higher operating costs, including increased legal costs compared to 2010.

Financial Services

Net income from Financial Services increased by $39 million, or 16.7%, to $273 million in 2011, compared to 2010.

Segment net interest income totaled $374 million in 2011, an increase of $60 million, or 19.1%, compared to 2010. The increase in segment net interest income during 2011 was attributable to strong organic loan and deposit growth in Corporate Banking, offset by a lower NIM.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses declined $46 million, or 102.2%, to a $1 million benefit in 2011, reflecting lower reserve rates for commercial and industrial loans with the continued excellent credit quality performance.

Noninterest income in Financial Services totaled $694 million in 2011, up $37 million, or 5.6%, compared to $657 million earned during 2010. This increase is primarily attributable to strong BB&T Capital Partners revenue growth related to maturing investments in its private equity and mezzanine funds. Additionally, Retirement and Institutional Services had strong noninterest income growth in 2011, with assets growing as the result of improved market conditions and business initiatives.

Noninterest expense of $574 million incurred by Financial Services increased $47 million, or 8.9%, in 2011. The increase in noninterest expense in 2011 was impacted by the continued efforts to expand the sales force in Corporate Banking and BB&T Wealth.

Other, Treasury & Corporate

In 2011, the Other, Treasury & Corporate segment generated a $7 million net loss, compared to net income of $165 million for the prior year. The decrease in net income was primarily due to a $634 decrease in noninterest income, driven by securities gains recognized in 2010. The decrease in noninterest income was partially offset by a $197 million increase in segment net interest income, primarily due to a decrease in FTP funding credits on deposits allocated to the Community Banking segment. The overall decrease in FTP credits was partially offset by lower yields on the investment portfolio. In addition, the income tax benefit was $196 million higher than in the prior year.

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Analysis of Financial Condition

A review of the Company’s major balance sheet categories is presented below.

Investment Activities

BB&T’s investment activities are governed internally by a written, board-approved policy. The investment policy is carried out by the MRLCC, which meets regularly to review the economic environment and establish investment strategies. The MRLCC also has much broader responsibilities, which are discussed in the “Market Risk Management” section in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” herein.

Investment strategies are reviewed by the MRLCC based on the interest rate environment, balance sheet mix, actual and anticipated loan demand, funding opportunities and the overall interest rate sensitivity of the Company. In general, the investment portfolio is managed in a manner appropriate to the attainment of the following goals: (i) to provide a sufficient margin of liquid assets to meet unanticipated deposit and loan fluctuations and overall funds management objectives; (ii) to provide eligible securities to secure public funds, trust deposits as prescribed by law and other borrowings; and (iii) to earn the maximum return on funds invested that is commensurate with meeting the requirements of (i) and (ii).

Branch Bank invests in securities as allowable under bank regulations. These securities may include obligations of the U.S. Treasury, U.S. government agencies, GSEs (including RMBS), bank eligible obligations of any state or political subdivision, non-agency RMBS, structured notes, bank eligible corporate obligations (including corporate debentures), commercial paper, negotiable CDs, bankers acceptances, mutual funds and limited types of equity securities. Branch Bank also may deal in securities subject to the provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. BB&T’s full-service brokerage and investment banking subsidiary engages in the underwriting, trading and sales of equity and debt securities subject to the risk management policies of the Company.

The following table provides information regarding the composition of BB&T’s available-for-sale and held to maturity securities portfolio for the years presented:

Table 11
Composition of Securities Portfolio
			December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Securities available for sale (at fair value):
		GSE securities	$	290	$	306	$	103
		RMBS issued by GSE		20,930		18,132		18,344
		States and political subdivisions		2,011		1,923		1,909
		Non-agency RMBS		312		368		515
		Other securities		3		7		759
		Covered securities		1,591		1,577		1,539
	Total securities available for sale			25,137		22,313		23,169
	Securities held to maturity (at amortized cost):
		GSE securities		3,808		500		―
		RMBS issued by GSE		9,273		13,028		―
		States and political subdivisions		34		35		―
		Other securities		479		531		―
	Total securities held to maturity			13,594		14,094		―
	Total securities		$	38,731	$	36,407	$	23,169

The total securities portfolio increased $2.3 billion, or 6.4%, in 2012. This growth was primarily driven by purchases of investment securities in the fourth quarter of 2012 that were made in response to slowing loan growth forecasts.

As of December 31, 2012, approximately 18.3% of the securities portfolio was variable rate. The effective duration of the securities portfolio was 2.8 years at December 31, 2012 compared to 3.3 years at the end of 2011. The duration of the securities portfolio excludes equity securities, auction rate securities, and certain covered non-agency RMBS. During the first quarter of 2011, BB&T reclassified approximately $8.3 billion from securities available for sale to securities held to maturity. Management determined that it has both the positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity. The reclassification of these securities was accounted for at fair value. Management transferred these securities to mitigate

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possible negative impacts on its regulatory capital under the proposed Basel III capital guidelines. In addition, management purchased additional securities into the held-to-maturity portfolio based on its intent at the date of purchase.

RMBS issued by GSEs were 78.0% of the total securities portfolio at year-end 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the available-for-sale securities portfolio also includes $1.6 billion of securities that were acquired from the FDIC as part of the Colonial acquisition. These securities are covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements and include $1.3 billion of non-agency RMBS and $326 million of municipal securities.

During 2012, management sold $306 million of securities that produced a realized loss of $3 million. In addition, BB&T recognized $9 million in charges for OTTI related to certain non-agency RMBS and covered securities. In 2011, primarily in connection with strengthening its liquidity under the proposed Basel III liquidity guidelines, management purchased a total of $13.4 billion of GNMA RMBS. Management also sold approximately $4.0 billion of securities during 2011, which produced net securities gains of $174 million. In addition, BB&T recognized $112 million in charges for OTTI during 2011 related to BB&T’s portfolio of non-agency RMBS. The OTTI charges were the result of weaker actual and forecasted collateral performance for non-agency RMBS.

In 2010, management executed two major strategies to strengthen the balance sheet. In the second quarter of 2010, management executed a deleveraging strategy to better position BB&T’s balance sheet for a rising rate environment and achieve a better mix of earning assets. In connection with this strategy, management reduced the balance sheet by approximately $8 billion through the sale of securities. During the third and fourth quarters of 2010, management executed a strategy to further de-risk the available-for-sale securities portfolio. The de-risking strategy was aimed at further reducing the duration of the securities portfolio and reducing the risk of charges to OCI in a rising rate environment. Also to further protect against the risk of a rising rate environment, management replaced a portion of the securities sold with floating-rate securities. In addition, management sold approximately $400 million of non-agency RMBS to reduce the potential for future credit losses. These strategies were the primary driver in generating net securities gains during 2010. Primarily in connection with these strategies, BB&T sold a total of $31.3 billion in available-for-sale securities during 2010, which produced net securities gains of $585 million. In addition, BB&T recognized $31 million in charges for OTTI related to BB&T’s portfolio of non-agency RMBS.

Refer to Note 2 “Securities” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for additional disclosures related to BB&T’s evaluation of securities for OTTI.

The following table presents BB&T’s securities portfolio at December 31, 2012, segregated by major category with ranges of maturities and average yields disclosed.

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Table 12
Securities
					December 31, 2012
					Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
							Weighted				Weighted
					Fair Value		Average Yield (1)		Amortized Cost		Average Yield (1)
					(Dollars in millions)
	GSE securities:
		Within one year			$	188	0.24	%	$	―	―	%
		One to five years				102	0.23			―	―
		Five to ten years				―	―			3,600	2.00
		After ten years				―	―			208	1.22
			Total			290	0.24			3,808	1.96
	RMBS issued by GSE: (2)
		One to five years				6	5.59			―	―
		Five to ten years				144	2.62			―	―
		After ten years				20,780	2.14			9,273	2.13
			Total			20,930	2.14			9,273	2.13
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions: (3)
		One to five years				23	6.91			―	―
		Five to ten years				209	6.15			1	1.74
		After ten years				1,779	6.50			33	5.22
			Total			2,011	6.47			34	5.14
	Non-agency RMBS: (2)
		After ten years				312	5.93			―	―
			Total			312	5.93			―	―
	Other securities:
		Within one year				2	―			―	―
		One to five years				1	1.29			―	―
		Five to ten years				―	―			72	1.37
		After ten years				―	―			407	1.46
			Total			3	0.37			479	1.45
	Covered securities:
		One to five years				2	4.51			―	―
		Five to ten years				324	3.81			―	―
		After ten years				1,265	16.26			―	―
			Total			1,591	13.71			―	―
				Total securities	$	25,137	3.25		$	13,594	2.06
(1)	Yields are calculated on a taxable-equivalent basis using the statutory federal income tax rate of 35%.  Yields for available-for-sale securities are calculated based on the amortized cost of the securities.
(2)	For purposes of the maturity table, RMBS, which are not due at a single maturity date, have been included in maturity groupings based on the contractual maturity.  The expected life of RMBS will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay the underlying mortgage loans with or without call or prepayment penalties.
(3)	Weighted-average yield excludes the effect of pay-fixed swaps hedging municipal securities.

Lending Activities

The primary goal of the BB&T lending function is to help clients achieve their financial goals by providing quality loan products that are fair to the client and profitable to the Company. Management believes that this purpose can best be accomplished by building strong, profitable client relationships over time, with BB&T becoming an important contributor to the prosperity and well-being of its clients. In addition to the importance placed on client knowledge and continuous involvement with clients, BB&T’s lending process incorporates the standards of a consistent company-wide credit culture and an in-depth local market knowledge. Furthermore, the Company employs strict underwriting criteria governing the degree of assumed risk and the diversity of the loan portfolio in terms of type, industry and geographical concentration. In

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this context, BB&T strives to meet the credit needs of businesses and consumers in its markets while pursuing a balanced strategy of loan profitability, loan growth and loan quality.

The following table summarizes BB&T’s loan portfolio based on the regulatory classification of the portfolio, which focuses on the underlying loan collateral, and differs from internal classifications presented herein that focus on the primary purpose of the loan. Covered loans are included in their respective categories.

Table 13
Composition of Loan and Lease Portfolio
			December 31,
			2012		2011		2010		2009		2008
			(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial, financial and agricultural loans		$	23,863	$	21,452	$	20,490	$	19,076	$	17,489
	Lease receivables			1,114		1,067		1,158		1,092		1,315
	Real estate-construction and land development loans			5,900		7,714		10,969		15,353		18,012
	Real estate-mortgage loans			65,760		60,821		57,418		55,671		48,719
	Consumer loans			17,966		16,415		13,532		12,464		11,710
		Total loans and leases held for investment		114,603		107,469		103,567		103,656		97,245
	LHFS			3,761		3,736		3,697		2,551		1,424
		Total loans and leases	$	118,364	$	111,205	$	107,264	$	106,207	$	98,669

The following table is based upon the regulatory classification of loans and reflects the scheduled maturities of commercial, financial and agricultural loans, as well as real estate construction loans:

Table 14
Selected Loan Maturities and Interest Sensitivity
					December 31, 2012
					Commercial,		Real Estate:
					Financial		Construction
					and		and Land
					Agricultural		Development
					Loans		Loans			Total
					(Dollars in millions)
	Fixed Rate:
		1 year or less (1)			$	2,688	$	233		$	2,921
		1-5 years				2,699		772			3,471
		After 5 years				3,793		1,074			4,867
			Total			9,180		2,079			11,259
	Variable Rate:
		1 year or less (1)				3,508		1,395			4,903
		1-5 years				8,935		1,959			10,894
		After 5 years				2,240		467			2,707
			Total			14,683		3,821			18,504
				Total loans and leases (2)	$	23,863	$	5,900		$	29,763
(1)	Includes loans due on demand.
(2)	The above table excludes:								(Dollars in millions)
	(i)	consumer loans								$	17,966
	(ii)	real estate mortgage loans									65,760
	(iii)	LHFS									3,761
	(iv)	lease receivables									1,114
		Total								$	88,601

Scheduled repayments are reported in the maturity category in which the payment is due. Determinations of maturities are based upon contract terms. BB&T’s credit policy typically does not permit automatic renewal of loans. At the scheduled maturity date (including balloon payment date), the customer generally must request a new loan to replace the matured loan and execute either a new note or note modification with rate, terms and conditions negotiated at that time.

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BB&T’s loan portfolio is approximately 50% commercial and 50% retail by design, and is divided into six major categories—commercial, direct retail, sales finance, revolving credit, residential mortgage and other lending subsidiaries. In addition, BB&T has a portfolio of loans that were acquired in the Colonial acquisition that are covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements. BB&T lends to a diverse customer base that is substantially located within the Company’s primary market area. At the same time, the loan portfolio is geographically dispersed throughout BB&T’s branch network to mitigate concentration risk arising from local and regional economic downturns. Refer to the “Risk Management” section herein for a discussion of each of the loan portfolios and the credit risk management policies used to manage the portfolios.

The following table presents BB&T’s total loan portfolio based upon BB&T’s lines of business, as discussed herein, rather than upon regulatory reporting classifications:

Table 15
Composition of Loan and Lease Portfolio Based on Lines of Business
				December 31,
				2012		2011		2010		2009		2008
				(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial			$	51,017	$	49,165	$	48,886	$	49,820	$	50,480
	Direct retail lending				15,817		14,506		13,807		14,406		15,454
	Sales finance				7,736		7,401		7,050		6,290		6,354
	Revolving credit				2,330		2,212		2,127		2,016		1,777
	Residential mortgage				24,272		20,581		17,550		15,435		17,091
	Other lending subsidiaries				10,137		8,737		7,953		7,670		6,089
		Total loans and leases held for investment
			(excluding covered loans)		111,309		102,602		97,373		95,637		97,245
	Covered				3,294		4,867		6,194		8,019		―
		Total loans and leases held for investment			114,603		107,469		103,567		103,656		97,245
	LHFS				3,761		3,736		3,697		2,551		1,424
		Total loans and leases		$	118,364	$	111,205	$	107,264	$	106,207	$	98,669

BB&T’s lending portfolio reflected broad-based growth throughout 2012 with notable increases in the commercial and industrial, direct retail and residential mortgage lending portfolios. Total loans were $118.4 billion at year-end 2012, up $7.2 billion, or 6.4%, compared to the balance at year-end 2011. Covered loans decreased $1.6 billion, or 32.3%, during 2012.

The following table presents BB&T’s average loans for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, segregated by major category:

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Table 16
Composition of Average Loans and Leases
				Years Ended December 31,
				2012				2011
				Balance		% of total		Balance		% of total
					(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial		$	36,966	32.4	%	$	34,153	32.2	%
		CRE - other			10,779	9.5			11,139	10.5
		CRE - residential ADC			1,665	1.5			2,769	2.6
	Direct retail lending				15,270	13.4			13,850	13.1
	Sales finance				7,680	6.8			7,202	6.8
	Revolving credit				2,217	1.9			2,106	2.0
	Residential mortgage				22,623	19.9			18,782	17.7
	Other lending subsidiaries				9,525	8.4			8,280	7.8
		Total average loans and leases held for
			investment (excluding covered loans)		106,725	93.8			98,281	92.7
	Covered				4,045	3.6			5,498	5.2
		Total average loans and leases held
			for investment		110,770	97.4			103,779	97.9
	LHFS				2,963	2.6			2,183	2.1
		Total average loans and leases		$	113,733	100.0	%	$	105,962	100.0	%

Average total loans were $113.7 billion for 2012, up $7.8 billion compared to the prior year. Average commercial and industrial loans increased $2.8 billion, or 8.2%, in 2012 as compared to 2011. The increase in the commercial and industrial portfolio was driven by investments in corporate banking in key national markets and the expansion of vertical lending teams focused on targeted industries. Average CRE – other loans for 2012 decreased $360 million, or 3.2%, compared to 2011. The average CRE – residential ADC portfolio declined $1.1 billion, or 39.9%, compared to the average balance for 2011, as management continued to reduce exposure to higher risk real estate lending.

Average direct retail loans increased 10.3% during 2012, primarily due to increased demand for home equity loans and an increase in non-real estate loans generated through the wealth and small business lending channels. This growth was partially offset by continued runoff of the residential lot/land component of this portfolio as management has continued to reduce exposures to these types of loans. Average sales finance loans and average revolving credit reflected 2012 growth rates of 6.6% and 5.3%, respectively. BB&T concentrates its efforts on the highest quality borrowers in both of these product markets. The growth in average sales finance loans was primarily driven by an increase in prime automobile lending, which reflects increased momentum in the new and used automobile markets during 2012.

Average residential mortgage loans increased $3.8 billion, or 20.5%, compared to 2011. The increase in residential mortgage loans was driven by a previous strategy that resulted in a higher portion of 10 to 15 year mortgage production being retained in the held for investment loan portfolio. During the second quarter of 2012, this strategy was modified such that the majority of future loan production is directed to the held for sale portfolio. As a result, management expects slower growth in the residential mortgage loan portfolio during 2013.

Average loans held by BB&T’s other lending subsidiaries increased $1.2 billion, or 15.0%, compared to 2011. The growth in this portfolio was primarily in small ticket finance, equipment leasing and nonprime automobile financing.

Asset Quality

The following discussion excludes assets covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements that provide for reimbursement to BB&T for the majority of losses incurred on those assets. Covered loans, which are considered performing due to the application of the accretion method of accounting, were $3.3 billion at December 31, 2012 and $4.9 billion in the prior year. Covered foreclosed property totaled $254 million and $378 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

NPAs, which include foreclosed real estate, repossessions and nonaccrual loans, totaled $1.5 billion at December 31, 2012, compared to $2.5 billion at December 31, 2011. The decline in NPAs of $914 million was driven by a decrease of $492 million in NPLs and $422 million in foreclosed property. The decline in NPLs was broad-based, reflecting decreases in most loan portfolios, including a 34.5% decrease in commercial NPLs. The decline in foreclosed property reflects a more

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aggressive approach to reducing the inventory of foreclosed property that was implemented during the fourth quarter of 2011. The current inventory of foreclosed real estate as of December 31, 2012 includes land and lots, totaling $35 million that have been held for approximately 15 months on average. The remaining foreclosed real estate of $72 million, which is primarily single family residential and commercial real estate, had an average holding period of seven months. NPAs as a percentage of loans and leases plus foreclosed property were 1.33% at December 31, 2012 compared with 2.29% at December 31, 2011.

Management expects NPAs to improve at a modest pace during the first quarter of 2013, assuming no significant economic deterioration during the quarter.

The following table presents the changes in NPAs during 2012 and 2011.

Table 17
Rollforward of NPAs
			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Balance at beginning of year		$	2,450	$	3,971
		New NPAs		2,449		3,216
		Advances and principal increases		161		120
		Disposals of foreclosed property		(737)		(1,062)
		Loan sales (1)		(754)		(1,139)
		Charge-offs and losses		(1,002)		(1,719)
		Payments		(669)		(634)
		Transfers to performing status		(392)		(303)
		Other, net		30		―
	Balance at end of year		$	1,536	$	2,450
(1)	Includes charge-offs and losses recorded upon sale of $219 million and $241 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Tables 18 and 19 summarize asset quality information for the past five years. As more fully described below, this information has been adjusted to exclude past due loans that are subject to FDIC loss sharing agreements and certain mortgage loans guaranteed by the government:

· In accordance with regulatory reporting standards, covered loans that are contractually past due are reported as past due and still accruing based on the number of days past due. However, given the significant amount of acquired loans that are past due but still accruing due to the application of the accretion method, BB&T has concluded that it is appropriate to adjust Table 18 to exclude covered loans in summarizing total loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing and total loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing.

· BB&T has also concluded that the inclusion of covered loans in certain asset quality ratios summarized in Table 19 including “Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing as a percentage of total loans and leases,” “Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of total loans and leases,” “Nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of total loans and leases” and certain other asset quality ratios that reflect NPAs in the numerator or denominator (or both) results in significant distortion to these ratios. In addition, because loan level charge-offs related to the acquired loans are not recognized in the financial statements until the cumulative amounts exceed the original loss projections on a pool basis, the net charge-off ratio for the acquired loans is not consistent with the net charge-off ratio for other loan portfolios. The inclusion of these loans in the asset quality ratios described above could result in a lack of comparability across quarters or years, and could negatively impact comparability with other portfolios that were not impacted by acquisition accounting. BB&T believes that the presentation of asset quality measures excluding covered loans and related amounts from both the numerator and denominator provides better perspective into underlying trends related to the quality of its loan portfolio. Accordingly, the asset quality measures in Table 19 present asset quality information both on a consolidated basis as well as excluding the covered assets and related amounts.

· In addition, BB&T has excluded mortgage loans that are guaranteed by the government, primarily FHA/VA loans, from the asset quality metrics and ratios reflected on Tables 18 and 19, as these loans are recoverable through various government guarantees. In addition, BB&T has recorded on the balance sheet

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certain amounts related to delinquent GNMA loans serviced for others that BB&T has the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase and has effectively regained control. These amounts are also excluded from asset quality metrics as reimbursement of insured amounts is proceeding in accordance with investor guidelines. The amount of government guaranteed mortgage loans and GNMA loans serviced for others that have been excluded are noted in the footnotes to Table 18.

Table 18
Asset Quality
(Excluding Covered Assets)
		December 31,
		2012		2011		2010		2009		2008
			(Dollars in millions)
Nonaccrual loans and leases:
	Commercial	$	886	$	1,352	$	1,426	$	1,651	$	845
	Direct retail lending		132		142		191		197		89
	Sales finance loans		7		7		6		7		7
	Residential mortgage loans (1)		269		308		466		707		358
	Other lending subsidiaries		86		63		60		96		97
Total nonaccrual loans and leases held for investment			1,380		1,872		2,149		2,658		1,396
	Nonaccrual LHFS		―		―		521		5		―
Total nonaccrual loans and leases			1,380		1,872		2,670		2,663		1,396
	Foreclosed real estate (2)		107		536		1,259		1,451		538
	Other foreclosed property		49		42		42		58		79
Total NPAs (1)(2)		$	1,536	$	2,450	$	3,971	$	4,172	$	2,013
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing:
	Commercial	$	1	$	2	$	20	$	7	$	86
	Direct retail lending		38		56		79		87		117
	Sales finance loans		10		18		27		30		26
	Revolving credit loans		16		17		20		25		23
	Residential mortgage loans (3)(4)		92		104		143		150		158
	Other lending subsidiaries		10		5		6		12		14
Total loans 90 days or more past due and still
	accruing (3)(4)(5)	$	167	$	202	$	295	$	311	$	424
Loans 30-89 days past due:
	Commercial	$	56	$	121	$	315	$	377	$	594
	Direct retail lending		145		162		190		222		270
	Sales finance loans		56		75		95		126		146
	Revolving credit loans		23		22		28		32		34
	Residential mortgage loans (6)(7)		498		479		532		600		665
	Other lending subsidiaries		290		273		248		306		313
Total loans 30 - 89 days past due (6)(7)(8)		$	1,068	$	1,132	$	1,408	$	1,663	$	2,022

(1) Excludes nonaccrual mortgage loans that are government guaranteed totaling $55 million and $17 million as of 2009 and 2008, respectively. BB&T revised its nonaccrual policy related to FHA/VA guaranteed loans during 2010. The change in policy resulted in a decrease in nonaccrual mortgage loans and an increase in mortgage loans 90 days past due and still accruing of approximately $79 million.

(2) Excludes covered foreclosed real estate totaling $254 million, $378 million, $313 million and $160 million at December 31, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

(3) Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA that are 90 days or more past due totaling $517 million, $426 million, $425 million, $337 million and $74 million at December 31, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

(4) Excludes mortgage loans past due 90 days or more that are government guaranteed totaling $254 million, $206 million, $153 million, $8 million and $7 million at December 31, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Includes past due mortgage LHFS.

(5) Excludes covered loans past due 90 days or more totaling $442 million, $736 million, $1.1 billion and $1.4 billion at December 31, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

(6) Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA that are past due 30-89 days totaling $5 million, $7 million, $7 million, $10 million and $12 million at December 31, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

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(7) Excludes mortgage loans past due 30-89 days that are government guaranteed totaling $96 million, $91 million, $83 million, $23 million and $25 million at December 31, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Includes past due mortgage LHFS.

(8) Excludes covered loans past due 30-89 days totaling $135 million, $222 million, $363 million and $391 million at December 31, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest, excluding government guaranteed loans and covered loans, totaled $167 million at December 31, 2012, compared with $202 million at year-end 2011, a decline of 17.3%. Loans 30-89 days past due, excluding government guaranteed loans and covered loans, totaled $1.1 billion at December 31, 2012, which was a decline of $64 million, or 5.7% compared to year-end 2011. Excluding government guaranteed loans and covered loans, BB&T’s past due asset quality metrics are essentially at normalized levels.

Table 19
Asset Quality Ratios
			As Of / For The Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010		2009		2008
Asset Quality Ratios (including amounts related to
	covered loans and covered foreclosed property):
	Loans 30 - 89 days past due and still accruing as a
		percentage of total loans and leases (1)(2)	1.02	%	1.22	%	1.65	%	1.93	%	2.05	%
	Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a
		percentage of total loans and leases (1)(2)	0.52		0.84		1.34		1.60		0.43
	Nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of total
		loans and leases	1.17		1.68		2.49		2.51		1.42
	NPAs as a percentage of:
		Total assets	0.97		1.62		2.73		2.61		1.32
		Loans and leases plus foreclosed property	1.51		2.52		3.94		4.02		2.03
	Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans
		and leases (3)	1.14		1.57		2.41		1.74		0.89
	ALLL as a percentage of loans and leases
		held for investment	1.76		2.10		2.62		2.51		1.62
	Ratio of ALLL to:
		Net charge-offs (3)	1.56	x	1.36	x	1.07	x	1.47	x	1.85	x
		Nonperforming loans and leases held for investment	1.46		1.21		1.26		0.98		1.13
Asset Quality Ratios (excluding amounts related to
	covered loans and covered foreclosed property): (4)
	Loans 30 - 89 days past due and still accruing as a
		percentage of total loans and leases (1)(2)	0.93	%	1.06	%	1.39	%	1.69	%	2.05	%
	Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a
		percentage of total loans and leases (1)(2)	0.15		0.19		0.29		0.32		0.43
	Nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of total
		loans and leases	1.20		1.76		2.64		2.71		1.42
	NPAs as a percentage of:
		Total assets	0.85		1.45		2.64		2.65		1.32
		Loans and leases plus foreclosed property	1.33		2.29		3.88		4.18		2.03
	Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans
		and leases (3)	1.15		1.59		2.59		1.79		0.89
	ALLL as a percentage of
		loans and leases held for investment	1.70		2.05		2.63		2.72		1.62
	Ratio of ALLL to:
		Net charge-offs (3)	1.50	x	1.32	x	1.01	x	1.47	x	1.85	x
		Nonperforming loans and leases held for investment	1.37		1.13		1.19		0.98		1.13

(1) Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA. Refer to the footnotes of preceding table for related amounts.

(2) Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by the government. Refer to the footnotes of preceding table for related amounts.

(3) Net charge-offs for 2011 and 2010 include $695 million and $236 million, respectively, related to BB&T’s NPA disposition strategy. In connection with this strategy, approximately $271 million and $1.9 billion of problem loans

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were transferred from loans held for investment to LHFS in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The disposition of all such loans was complete as of December 31, 2011.

(4) These asset quality ratios have been adjusted to remove the impact of covered loans and covered foreclosed property. Appropriate adjustments to the numerator and denominator have been reflected in the calculation of these ratios.

BB&T’s potential problem loans include loans on nonaccrual status or past due as disclosed in Table 18. In addition, for its commercial portfolio segment, loans that are rated special mention or substandard performing are closely monitored by management as potential problem loans. Refer to Note 4 “Allowance for Credit Losses” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for additional disclosures related to these potential problem loans.

TDRs generally occur when a borrower is experiencing, or is expected to experience, financial difficulties in the near-term. As a result, BB&T will work with the borrower to prevent further difficulties, and ultimately to improve the likelihood of recovery on the loan. To facilitate this process, a concessionary modification that would not otherwise be considered may be granted resulting in classification of the loan as a TDR. Refer to Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional policy information regarding TDRs.

BB&T’s performing TDRs, excluding government guaranteed mortgage loans, totaled $1.3 billion at December 31, 2012, an increase of $218 million, or 19.7%, compared with December 31, 2011. This increase was attributable to guidance issued by a national bank regulatory agency during 2012 that requires certain loans, which have been discharged in bankruptcy and not reaffirmed by the borrower, to be accounted for as a TDR and possibly as nonperforming, regardless of their actual payment history and expected performance. BB&T’s primary regulators have not formalized how this guidance will be applied to the entities that it regulates. However, based on a preliminary interpretation of this guidance, BB&T classified $226 million of performing loans across all loan portfolios as TDRs during the fourth quarter of 2012. Approximately 77% of these loans have been current for two years or more and approximately 92% are less than 60 days past due. As a result, BB&T concluded that it has a reasonable expectation of collection of principal and interest and therefore has classified these TDRs as performing. BB&T’s exposure to the expected collateral shortfall has been considered in the ALLL recorded at December 31, 2012.

In addition, BB&T classified approximately $44 million of loans already on nonaccrual status as TDRs as a result of regulatory guidance described above. The classification of these loans as TDRs had an insignificant impact on the allowance as these loans had been previously charged down to their estimated collateral value less costs to sell.

The following table provides a summary of performing TDR activity during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Table 20
Rollforward of Performing TDRs
			Years Ended December 31,
				2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Balance at beginning of year		$	1,109	$	1,476
		Inflows		417		395
		Change in regulatory guidance		226		―
		Payments and payoffs		(187)		(334)
		Chargeoffs		(36)		(43)
		Transfers from (to) nonperforming TDRs, net		(50)		(206)
		Removal due to the passage of time		(109)		(105)
		Non-concessionary re-modifications		(43)		(74)
	Balance at end of year		$	1,327	$	1,109

Payments and payoffs represent cash received from borrowers in connection with scheduled principal payments, prepayments and payoffs of amounts outstanding. Transfers to nonperforming TDRs represent loans that no longer meet the requirements necessary to reflect the loan in accruing status and as a result are subsequently classified as a nonperforming TDR.

TDRs may be removed due to the passage of time if they: (1) did not include a forgiveness of principal or interest, (2) have performed in accordance with the modified terms (generally a minimum of six months), (3) were reported as a TDR over a year end reporting period, and (4) reflected an interest rate on the modified loan that was no less than a market rate at the date of modification. These loans were previously considered TDRs as a result of structural concessions such as extended interest-only terms or an amortization period that did not otherwise conform to normal underwriting guidelines.

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In addition, certain transactions may be removed from classification as a TDR as a result of a subsequent non-concessionary re-modification. Non-concessionary re-modifications represent TDRs that did not contain concessionary terms at the date of a subsequent renewal/modification and there was a reasonable expectation that the borrower would continue to comply with the terms of the loan subsequent to the date of the re-modification. A re-modification may be considered for such a re-classification if the loan has not had a forgiveness of principal or interest and the modified terms qualify as more than minor such that the re-modified loan is considered a new loan. Alternatively, such loans may be considered for reclassification in years subsequent to the date of the re-modification based on the passage of time as described in the preceding paragraph.

In connection with consumer loan TDRs, a NPL will be returned to accruing status when current as to principal and interest and upon a sustained historical repayment performance (generally a minimum of six months).

The following table provides further details regarding the payment status of TDRs outstanding at December 31, 2012:

Table 21
Troubled Debt Restructurings
			December 31, 2012
							Past Due				Past Due
			Current Status				30-89 Days (1)				90 Days Or More (1)				Total
			(Dollars in millions)
Performing TDRs:
	Commercial loans:
		Commercial and industrial	$	76	98.7	%	$	1	1.3	%	$	―	―	%	$	77
		CRE - other		67	100.0			―	―			―	―			67
		CRE - residential ADC		21	100.0			―	―			―	―			21
	Direct retail lending			183	92.9			12	6.1			2	1.0			197
	Sales finance			16	84.2			2	10.5			1	5.3			19
	Revolving credit			45	80.4			5	8.9			6	10.7			56
	Residential mortgage (2)			643	83.6			106	13.8			20	2.6			769
	Other lending subsidiaries			104	86.0			17	14.0			―	―			121
		Total performing TDRs (2)		1,155	87.0			143	10.8			29	2.2			1,327
Nonperforming TDRs (3)				60	25.0			24	10.0			156	65.0			240
		Total TDRs (2)	$	1,215	77.5		$	167	10.7		$	185	11.8		$	1,567

(1) Past due performing TDRs are included in past due disclosures.

(2) Excludes mortgage TDRs that are government guaranteed totaling $315 million.

(3) Nonperforming TDRs are included in nonaccrual loan disclosures.

ACL

The ACL, which totaled $2.0 billion and $2.3 billion at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, consists of the ALLL, which is presented separately on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the RUFC, which is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The ALLL amounted to 1.76% of loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 2012 (or 1.70% excluding covered loans), compared to 2.10% (or 2.05% excluding covered loans) at December 31, 2011. The decline in the ALLL reflects continued improvement in the credit quality of the loan portfolio, especially in the commercial portfolio segment due to improvement in risk-grade migration trends and reductions in higher-risk CRE loans. The ratio of the ALLL to NPLs held for investment, excluding covered loans, was 1.37x at December 31, 2012 compared to 1.13x at December 31, 2011.

BB&T’s net charge-offs totaled $1.3 billion for 2012, compared to $1.7 billion in 2011. Included in net charge-offs for 2012 and 2011 was $34 million and $66 million, respectively, of charge-offs related to covered loans. BB&T’s net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases was 1.14% (or 1.15% excluding covered loans) for 2012, compared to 1.57% (or 1.59% excluding covered loans), in 2011. Net charge-offs for 2011 included $87 million of losses on the sale of problem loans in connection with management’s NPA disposition strategy. Excluding these charge-offs, the adjusted net charge-off ratio would have been 1.50% in 2011. Net charge-offs decreased in most lending portfolios, including a 24.7% decrease in CRE – other, a 46.2% decrease in CRE – residential ADC and a 49.6% reduction in residential mortgage net charge-offs. Net charge-offs for the commercial and industrial and other lending subsidiaries portfolios increased 8.5% and 20.6%, respectively. Management expects net charge-offs to approximate 1.00% in the first quarter of 2013 and trend lower throughout the remainder of the year.

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Refer to Note 4 “Allowance for Credit Losses” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional disclosures.

The following table presents an estimated allocation of the ALLL at the end of each of the last five years. This allocation of the ALLL is calculated on an approximate basis and is not necessarily indicative of future losses or allocations. The entire amount of the allowance is available to absorb losses occurring in any category of loans and leases.

Table 22
Allocation of ALLL by Category
			December 31,
			2012				2011				2010				2009				2008
					% Loans				% Loans				% Loans				% Loans				% Loans
					in each				in each				in each				in each				in each
			Amount		category		Amount		category		Amount		category		Amount		category		Amount		category
			(Dollars in millions)
Balances at end of period applicable to:
	Commercial		$	774	44.5	%	$	1,053	45.7	%	$	1,536	47.1	%	$	1,574	48.2	%	$	912	51.9	%
	Direct retail lending			300	13.8			232	13.5			246	13.3			297	13.8			124	15.9
	Sales finance			29	6.8			38	6.9			47	6.8			77	6.1			55	6.5
	Revolving credit			102	2.0			112	2.1			109	2.1			127	1.9			94	1.8
	Residential mortgage			328	21.2			365	19.2			298	17.0			131	14.9			91	17.6
	Other lending subsidiaries			277	8.8			197	8.1			198	7.7			264	7.4			238	6.3
	Covered			128	2.9			149	4.5			144	6.0			―	7.7			―	―
	Unallocated			80	―			110	―			130	―			130	―			60	―
		Total ALLL		2,018	100.0	%		2,256	100.0	%		2,708	100.0	%		2,600	100.0	%		1,574	100.0	%
		RUFC		30				29				47				72				33
		Total ACL	$	2,048			$	2,285			$	2,755			$	2,672			$	1,607

Information related to BB&T’s ALLL for the last five years is presented in the following table.

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Table 23
Analysis of ACL
					December 31,
					2012		2011		2010		2009		2008
						(Dollars in millions)
	Beginning balance				$	2,285	$	2,755	$	2,672	$	1,607	$	1,015
	Provision for credit losses (excluding covered loans)					1,044		1,119		2,494		2,811		1,445
	Provision for covered loans					13		71		144		―		―
		Charge-offs:
			Commercial (1)			(732)		(898)		(1,508)		(720)		(276)
			Direct retail lending			(224)		(276)		(338)		(349)		(156)
			Sales finance			(26)		(32)		(48)		(72)		(59)
			Revolving credit			(81)		(95)		(118)		(127)		(79)
			Residential mortgage (2)			(136)		(269)		(394)		(280)		(96)
			Other lending subsidiaries			(225)		(190)		(252)		(314)		(251)
			Covered loans			(34)		(66)		―		―		―
				Total charge-offs (1)(2)		(1,458)		(1,826)		(2,658)		(1,862)		(917)
		Recoveries:
			Commercial			71		71		37		21		16
			Direct retail lending			36		37		33		19		12
			Sales finance			10		9		9		9		7
			Revolving credit			18		19		16		12		11
			Residential mortgage			3		5		4		5		1
			Other lending subsidiaries			26		25		31		23		19
				Total recoveries		164		166		130		89		66
	Net charge-offs (1)(2)					(1,294)		(1,660)		(2,528)		(1,773)		(851)
	Other changes, net					―		―		(27)		27		(2)
	Ending balance				$	2,048	$	2,285	$	2,755	$	2,672	$	1,607
	ALLL (excluding covered loans)				$	1,890	$	2,107	$	2,564	$	2,600	$	1,574
	Allowance for covered loans					128		149		144		―		―
	RUFC					30		29		47		72		33
		Total ACL			$	2,048	$	2,285	$	2,755	$	2,672	$	1,607
(1)	Includes charge-offs of $464 million in commercial loans and leases during 2010 in connection with BB&T's NPL disposition strategy.
(2)	Includes charge-offs of $87 million and $141 million in residential mortgage loans during 2011 and 2010, respectively, in connection with BB&T's NPL disposition strategy.

Funding Activities

Deposits are the primary source of funds for lending and investing activities. Scheduled payments, as well as prepayments, and maturities from portfolios of loans and investment securities also provide a stable source of funds. FHLB advances, other secured borrowings, Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowed funds, as well as longer-term debt issued through the capital markets, all provide supplemental liquidity sources. BB&T’s funding activities are monitored and governed through BB&T’s overall asset/liability management process, which is further discussed in the “Market Risk Management” section in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” herein. Following is a brief description of the various sources of funds used by BB&T.

Deposits

Deposits are attracted principally from clients within BB&T’s branch network through the offering of a broad selection of deposit instruments to individuals and businesses, including noninterest-bearing checking accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, CDs and individual retirement accounts. Deposit account terms vary with respect to the minimum balance required, the time period the funds must remain on deposit and service charge schedules. Interest rates paid on specific deposit types are determined based on (i) the interest rates offered by competitors, (ii) the anticipated amount and timing of funding needs, (iii) the availability and cost of alternative sources of funding, and (iv) anticipated future economic conditions and interest rates. Deposits are attractive sources of funding because of their

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stability and relative cost. Deposits are regarded as an important part of the overall client relationship and provide opportunities to cross-sell other BB&T services.

Total deposits at December 31, 2012, were $133.1 billion, an increase of $8.1 billion, or 6.5%, compared to year-end 2011. Noninterest-bearing deposits totaled $32.5 billion at December 31, 2012, an increase of $6.8 billion, or 26.4%, from December 31, 2011. The increase in noninterest-bearing deposits was broad based in nature, with increases in deposits from personal, business and public funds clients. Interest checking and money market and savings accounts increased $3.7 billion, or 5.6% compared to the prior year, while certificates and other time deposits declined $2.3 billion, or 6.7%, during that same time period. For the year ended December 31, 2012, total deposits averaged $127.6 billion, an increase of $15.3 billion, or 13.6%, compared to 2011. Management currently expects more modest deposit growth in the first quarter of 2013.

The following table presents BB&T’s average deposits for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, segregated by major category:

Table 24
Composition of Average Deposits
			Years Ended December 31,
			2012				2011
			Balance		% of total		Balance		% of total
			(Dollars in millions)
	Noninterest-bearing deposits		$	28,925	22.7	%	$	22,945	20.4	%
	Interest checking			19,904	15.6			18,614	16.6
	Money market and savings			46,927	36.7			41,287	36.7
	Certificates and other time deposits			31,647	24.8			28,825	25.7
	Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing			214	0.2			647	0.6
		Total average deposits	$	127,617	100.0	%	$	112,318	100.0	%

The overall mix of deposits improved during 2012, with average noninterest-bearing deposits representing 22.7% of average total deposits during 2012, compared to 20.4% during 2011. Deposit mix was also positively impacted by certificates and other time deposits, which represented 24.8% of average total deposits during 2012, down from 25.7% of average total deposits during 2011. The average cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.43% for 2012, compared to 0.68% in the prior year. Management expects that deposit costs will continue to trend downward in 2013.

The following table provides information regarding the scheduled maturities of time deposits that are $100,000 and greater at December 31, 2012:

Table 25
Scheduled Maturities of Time Deposits $100,000 and Greater
			December 31, 2012
			(Dollars in millions)
	Three months or less		$	7,675
	Over three through six months			4,163
	Over six through twelve months			3,054
	Over twelve months			4,436
		Total	$	19,328

Short-term Borrowings

BB&T also uses various types of short-term borrowings in meeting funding needs. While deposits remain the primary source for funding loan originations, management uses short-term borrowings as a supplementary funding source for loan growth and other balance sheet management purposes. Short-term borrowings were 1.9% of total funding on average in 2012 as compared to 3.2% in 2011. See Note 8 “Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Short-Term Borrowed Funds” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for further disclosure. The types of short-term borrowings that have been, or may be, used by the Company include Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements, master notes, commercial paper, U.S. Treasury tax and loan deposit notes and short-term bank notes. All of BB&T’s securities sold under repurchase agreements are reflected as collateralized borrowings on the balance sheet. Short-term borrowings at the end of 2012 were $2.9 billion, a decrease of $702 million, or 19.7%, compared to year-

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end 2011. Average short-term borrowings totaled $3.4 billion during 2012 compared to $5.2 billion last year, a decrease of 34.3%. The decline in the balances during 2012 primarily reflects the strong deposit growth described previously.

The following table summarizes certain pertinent information for the past three years with respect to BB&T’s short-term borrowings:

Table 26
Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under
Agreements to Repurchase and Short-Term Borrowed Funds
			As Of / For The Years Ended December 31,
			2012			2011			2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase:
		Maximum outstanding at any month-end during the year	$	813		$	1,176		$	2,299
		Balance outstanding at end of year		514			619			1,189
		Average outstanding during the year		651			956			1,620
		Average interest rate during the year		0.30	%		0.73	%		0.85	%
		Average interest rate at end of year		0.33			0.31			0.96
	Federal Funds Purchased and Short-Term Borrowed Funds:
		Maximum outstanding at any month-end during the year	$	3,627		$	9,350		$	10,486
		Balance outstanding at end of year		2,350			2,947			4,484
		Average outstanding during the year		2,757			4,233			7,402
		Average interest rate during the year		0.20	%		0.10	%		0.10	%
		Average interest rate at end of year		0.19			0.17			0.32

Long-term Debt

BB&T uses long-term debt to provide both funding and, to a lesser extent, regulatory capital. During 2012, long-term debt represented 11.6% of average total funding, compared to 13.7% during 2011. At December 31, 2012, long-term debt totaled $19.1 billion, a decrease of $2.7 billion compared to year-end 2011. The average cost of long-term debt was 3.02% in 2012, compared to 3.40% in 2011. See Note 10 “Long-Term Debt” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for further disclosure.

BB&T’s long-term debt consists primarily of FHLB advances, which represented 47.1% of total outstanding long-term debt at December 31, 2012; senior notes of BB&T, which represented 31.6% of the year-end balance; subordinated notes of BB&T, which represented 11.3% of the year-end balance; and subordinated notes of Branch Bank, which represented 6.4% of total outstanding long-term debt at December 31, 2012. FHLB advances are cost-effective long-term funding sources that provide BB&T with the flexibility to structure the debt in a manner that aids in the management of interest rate risk and liquidity.

The decrease in long-term debt reflects the redemption of $3.3 billion of junior subordinated debt and the maturity of $1.0 billion in senior debt. The redemption of the junior subordinated debt was initiated based on the early redemption provisions of the related trust preferred securities due to the fact that they will no longer qualify for Tier 1 capital treatment.

These decreases in long-term debt were partially offset by the issuance of $2.3 billion of senior and subordinated notes with interest rates ranging from 1.45% to 3.95%.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity totaled $21.2 billion at December 31, 2012, an increase of $3.7 billion, or 21.4%, from year-end 2011. BB&T’s book value per common share at December 31, 2012 was $27.21, compared to $24.98 at December 31, 2011.

The increase in shareholders’ equity during 2012 includes $2.1 billion in net proceeds from the issuance of Tier 1 qualifying non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. See Note 11 “Shareholders’ Equity” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for further disclosure. In addition, shareholders’ equity increased $1.4 billion due to BB&T’s earnings available to common shareholders retained after dividends declared, and $113 million as a result of the issuance of additional shares and other transactions in connection with BB&T’s equity-based compensation plans, 401(k) plan and dividend reinvestment plan. Accumulated other comprehensive income increased $154 million. The increase in accumulated other comprehensive income was primarily due to a $335 million after-tax increase in the value of the available for sale securities

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portfolio, partially offset by declines of $111 million related to pensions and other post-retirement benefit plans and $61 million related to an increase in amounts attributable to the FDIC under loss share agreements.

BB&T’s tangible book value per common share at December 31, 2012 was $17.52 compared to $16.73 at December 31, 2011. As of December 31, 2012, measures of tangible capital were not required by the regulators and, therefore, were considered non-GAAP measures. Refer to the section titled “Capital” herein for a discussion of how BB&T calculates and uses these measures in the evaluation of the Company.

Risk Management

In the normal course of business BB&T encounters inherent risk in its business activities. Risk is managed on a decentralized basis with risk decisions made as closely as possible to where the source of risk occurs. Centrally, risk oversight is managed at the corporate level through oversight, policies and reporting. The principal types of inherent risk include regulatory, credit, liquidity, market, operational, reputation and strategic risks.

Regulatory risk

Regulatory risk is the risk to earnings, capital, or reputation arising from violations of, or nonconformance with current and changing laws, regulations, supervisory guidance, regulatory expectations, or the rules, standards, or codes of conduct of self regulatory organizations.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from the default, inability or unwillingness of a borrower, obligor, or counterparty to meet the terms of any financial obligation with BB&T or otherwise perform as agreed. Credit risk exists in all activities where success depends on the performance of a borrower, obligor, or counterparty. Credit risk arises when BB&T funds are extended, committed, invested, or otherwise exposed through actual or implied contractual agreements, whether on or off the balance sheet. Credit risk also occurs when the credit quality of an issuer whose securities or other instruments the bank holds deteriorates.

BB&T has established the following general practices to manage credit risk:

· limiting the amount of credit that individual lenders may extend to a borrower;

· establishing a process for credit approval accountability;

· careful initial underwriting and analysis of borrower, transaction, market and collateral risks;

· ongoing servicing and monitoring of individual loans and lending relationships;

· continuous monitoring of the portfolio, market dynamics and the economy; and

· periodically reevaluating the bank’s strategy and overall exposure as economic, market and other relevant conditions change.

The following discussion presents the principal types of lending conducted by BB&T and describes the underwriting procedures and overall risk management of BB&T’s lending function.

Underwriting Approach

Recognizing that the loan portfolio is a primary source of profitability and risk, proper loan underwriting is critical to BB&T’s long-term financial success. BB&T’s underwriting approach is designed to define acceptable combinations of specific risk-mitigating features that ensure credit relationships conform to BB&T’s risk philosophy. Provided below is a summary of the most significant underwriting criteria used to evaluate new loans and loan renewals:

· Cash flow and debt service coverage—cash flow adequacy is a necessary condition of creditworthiness, meaning that loans must either be clearly supported by a borrower’s cash flow or, if not, must be justified by secondary repayment sources.

· Secondary sources of repayment—alternative repayment funds are a significant risk-mitigating factor as long as they are liquid, can be easily accessed and provide adequate resources to supplement the primary cash flow source.

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· Value of any underlying collateral—loans are generally secured by the asset being financed. Because an analysis of the primary and secondary sources of repayment is the most important factor, collateral, unless it is liquid, does not justify loans that cannot be serviced by the borrower’s normal cash flows.

· Overall creditworthiness of the customer, taking into account the customer’s relationships, both past and current, with BB&T and other lenders—BB&T’s success depends on building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with clients, which involves assessing their financial position and background.

· Level of equity invested in the transaction—in general, borrowers are required to contribute or invest a portion of their own funds prior to any loan advances.

Commercial Loan and Lease Portfolio

The commercial loan and lease portfolio represents the largest category of the Company’s total loan portfolio. BB&T’s commercial lending program is generally targeted to serve small-to-middle market businesses with sales of $250 million or less. In addition, BB&T’s Corporate Banking Group provides lending solutions to large corporate clients. Traditionally, lending to small and mid-sized businesses has been among BB&T’s strongest market segments.

Commercial and small business loans are primarily originated through BB&T’s Community Bank. In accordance with the Company’s lending policy, each loan undergoes a detailed underwriting process, which incorporates BB&T’s underwriting approach, procedures and evaluations described above. Commercial loans are typically priced with an interest rate tied to market indices, such as the prime rate or LIBOR. Commercial loans are individually monitored and reviewed for any possible deterioration in the ability of the client to repay the loan. Approximately 90% of BB&T’s commercial loans are secured by real estate, business equipment, inventories and other types of collateral.

Direct Retail Loan Portfolio

The direct retail loan portfolio primarily consists of a wide variety of loan products offered through BB&T’s branch network. Various types of secured and unsecured loans are marketed to qualifying existing clients and to other creditworthy candidates in BB&T’s market area. The vast majority of direct retail loans are secured by first or second liens on residential real estate and include both closed-end home equity loans and revolving home equity lines of credit. Direct retail loans are subject to the same rigorous lending policies and procedures as described above for commercial loans and are underwritten with note amounts and credit limits that ensure consistency with the Company’s risk philosophy.

Sales Finance Loan Portfolio

The sales finance category primarily includes secured indirect installment loans to consumers for the purchase of new and used automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles. Such loans are originated through approved franchised and independent dealers throughout the BB&T market area. These loans are relatively homogenous and no single loan is individually significant in terms of its size and potential risk of loss. Sales finance loans are subject to the same rigorous lending policies and procedures as described above for commercial loans and are underwritten with note amounts and credit limits that ensure consistency with the Company’s risk philosophy. In addition to its normal underwriting due diligence, BB&T uses application systems and “scoring systems” to help underwrite and manage the credit risk in its sales finance portfolio. Also included in the sales finance category are commercial lines, serviced by the Dealer Finance Department, to finance dealer wholesale inventory (“Floor Plan Lines”) for resale to consumers. Floor Plan Lines are underwritten by commercial loan officers in compliance with the same rigorous lending policies described above for commercial loans. In addition, Floor Plan Lines are subject to intensive monitoring and oversight to ensure quality and to mitigate risk, including from fraud.

Revolving Credit Loan Portfolio

The revolving credit portfolio comprises the outstanding balances on credit cards and BB&T’s checking account overdraft protection product, Constant Credit. BB&T markets credit cards to its existing banking client base and does not solicit cardholders through nationwide programs or other forms of mass marketing. Such balances are generally unsecured and actively managed.

Residential Mortgage Loan Portfolio

Branch Bank offers various types of fixed- and adjustable-rate loans for the purpose of constructing, purchasing or refinancing residential properties. BB&T primarily originates conforming mortgage loans and higher quality jumbo and construction-to-permanent loans for owner-occupied properties. Conforming loans are loans that are underwritten in accordance with the underwriting standards set forth by FNMA and FHLMC. They are generally collateralized by one-to-

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four-family residential real estate, typically have loan-to-collateral value ratios of 80% or less, and are made to borrowers in good credit standing. Additionally, BB&T’s Direct Retail Lending group provides home equity loans that can increase the loan-to-collateral value to 90% or less for certain borrowers.

Risks associated with the mortgage lending function include interest rate risk, which is mitigated through the sale of a substantial portion of conforming fixed-rate loans in the secondary mortgage market and an effective MSR hedging process. Borrower risk is lessened through rigorous underwriting procedures and mortgage insurance. The right to service the loans and receive servicing income is generally retained when conforming loans are sold. Management believes that the retention of mortgage servicing is a primary relationship driver in retail banking and a vital part of management’s strategy to establish profitable long-term customer relationships and offer high quality client service. BB&T also purchases residential mortgage loans from correspondent originators. The loans purchased from third-party originators are subject to the same underwriting and risk-management criteria as loans originated internally.

Other Lending Subsidiaries Portfolio

BB&T’s other lending subsidiaries portfolio consists of loans originated through six LOBs that provide specialty finance alternatives to consumers and businesses including: dealer-based financing of equipment for small businesses and consumers, commercial equipment leasing and finance, direct and indirect consumer finance, insurance premium finance, indirect nonprime automobile finance, and full-service commercial mortgage banking. BB&T offers these services to bank clients as well as nonbank clients within and outside BB&T’s primary geographic market area.

BB&T’s other lending subsidiaries adhere to the same overall underwriting approach as the commercial and consumer lending portfolio and also utilize automated credit scoring to assist with underwriting credit risk. The majority of these loans are relatively homogenous and no single loan is individually significant in terms of its size and potential risk of loss. The majority of the loans are secured by real estate, automobiles, equipment or unearned insurance premiums. As of December 31, 2012, included in the other lending subsidiaries portfolio are loans to nonprime borrowers of approximately $3.6 billion, or 3.0% of the total BB&T loan and lease portfolio. Of these, approximately $262 million are residential real estate loans.

Covered Loan Portfolio

BB&T has $3.3 billion of loans covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC, which are primarily CRE and residential mortgage loans. Refer to Note 3 “Loans and Leases” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in this report for additional disclosures related to BB&T’s covered loans.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk to ongoing operations arising from the inability to accommodate liability maturities, deposit withdrawals, fund asset growth, or meet contractual obligations when they come due. For additional information concerning BB&T’s management of liquidity risk, see the “Liquidity” section of “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” herein.

Market risk

Market risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from changes in the market value of portfolios, securities, or other financial instruments due to changes in the level, volatility, or correlations among financial market rates or prices, including interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices, or other relevant rates or prices. For additional information concerning BB&T’s management of market risk, see the “Market Risk Management” section of “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” herein.

Operational risk

Operational risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from external events. This definition includes legal risk, which is the risk of loss arising from defective transactions, litigation or claims made, or the failure to adequately protect company-owned assets.

Reputation risk

Reputation risk is the risk to earnings, capital, enterprise value, the BB&T brand, and public confidence arising from negative publicity or public opinion, whether real or perceived, regarding BB&T’s business practices, products and services, transactions, or other activities undertaken by BB&T, its representatives, or its partners. Reputation risk may impact BB&T’s clients, employees, communities or shareholders, and is often a residual risk that arises when other risks are not managed properly.

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Strategic risk

Strategic risk is the risk to earnings, capital, enterprise value, and to the achievement of BB&T’s Vision, Mission, Purpose, and business objectives that arises from BB&T’s business strategy, adverse business decisions, improper or ineffective implementation of decisions, or lack of responsiveness to changes in business environment. Strategic risk is a function of the compatibility of BB&T’s strategic goals, the business strategies developed to achieve those goals, the resources deployed against these goals, and the quality of implementation.

Risk Governance

The management of risk has always been an enterprise-wide initiative at BB&T. It is part of BB&T’s mission statement that risk is managed to optimize the long-term return to shareholders, while providing a safe and sound investment.

The Chief Risk Officer leads the RMO, which designs, organizes and manages BB&T’s risk framework. The management of risk begins at the business level through risk identification and management programs. The RMO is responsible for ensuring effective risk management oversight, measurement, monitoring, reporting and consistency of controls.

Market Risk Management

The effective management of market risk is essential to achieving BB&T’s strategic financial objectives. As a financial institution, BB&T’s most significant market risk exposure is interest rate risk in its balance sheet; however, market risk also includes product liquidity risk, price risk and volatility risk in BB&T’s lines of business. The primary objectives of market risk management are to minimize any adverse effect that changes in market risk factors may have on net interest income, and to offset the risk of price changes for certain assets recorded at fair value. Market Risk Management also performs the enterprise-wide IPV function.

Interest Rate Market Risk (Other than Trading)

BB&T actively manages market risk associated with asset and liability portfolios with a focus on the strategic pricing of asset and liability accounts and management of appropriate maturity mixes of assets and liabilities. The goal of these activities is the development of appropriate maturity and repricing opportunities in BB&T’s portfolios of assets and liabilities that will produce reasonably consistent net interest income during periods of changing interest rates. These portfolios are analyzed for proper fixed-rate and variable-rate mixes under various interest rate scenarios.

The asset/liability management process is designed to achieve relatively stable NIM and assure liquidity by coordinating the volumes, maturities or repricing opportunities of earning assets, deposits and borrowed funds. Among other things, this process gives consideration to prepayment trends related to securities, loans and leases and certain deposits that have no stated maturity. Prepayment assumptions are developed using a combination of market data and internal historical prepayment experience for residential mortgage-related loans and securities, and internal historical prepayment experience for client deposits with no stated maturity and loans that are not residential mortgage related. These assumptions are subject to monthly back-testing, and are adjusted as deemed necessary to reflect changes in interest rates relative to the reference rate of the underlying assets or liabilities. On a monthly basis, BB&T evaluates the accuracy of its interest rate forecast simulation model, which includes an evaluation of its prepayment assumptions, to ensure that all significant assumptions inherent in the model appropriately reflect changes in the interest rate environment and related trends in prepayment activity. It is the responsibility of the MRLCC to determine and achieve the most appropriate volume and mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as to ensure an adequate level of liquidity and capital, within the context of corporate performance goals. The MRLCC also sets policy guidelines and establishes long-term strategies with respect to interest rate risk exposure and liquidity. The MRLCC meets regularly to review BB&T’s interest rate risk and liquidity positions in relation to present and prospective market and business conditions, and adopts funding and balance sheet management strategies that are intended to ensure that the potential impact on earnings and liquidity as a result of fluctuations in interest rates is within acceptable standards.

BB&T uses derivatives primarily to manage economic risk related to securities, commercial loans, MSRs and mortgage banking operations, long-term debt and other funding sources. BB&T also uses derivatives to facilitate transactions on behalf of its clients. As of December 31, 2012, BB&T had derivative financial instruments outstanding with notional amounts totaling $73.3 billion, with a net fair value of $13 million. See Note 19 “Derivative Financial Instruments” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for additional disclosures.

The majority of BB&T’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature and, therefore, differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories. Fluctuations in interest rates and actions of the FRB to regulate the availability and cost of credit have a greater effect on a financial institution’s profitability than do

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the effects of higher costs for goods and services. Through its balance sheet management function, which is monitored by the MRLCC, management believes that BB&T is positioned to respond to changing needs for liquidity, changes in interest rates and inflationary trends.

Management uses the Simulation to measure the sensitivity of projected earnings to changes in interest rates. The Simulation model projects net interest income and interest rate risk for a rolling two-year period of time. The Simulation takes into account the current contractual agreements that BB&T has made with its customers on deposits, borrowings, loans, investments and commitments to enter into those transactions. Furthermore, the Simulation considers the impact of expected customer behavior. Management monitors BB&T’s interest sensitivity by means of a model that incorporates current volumes, average rates earned and paid, and scheduled maturities and payments of asset and liability portfolios, together with multiple scenarios that include projected prepayments, repricing opportunities and anticipated volume growth. Using this information, the model projects earnings based on projected portfolio balances under multiple interest rate scenarios. This level of detail is needed to simulate the effect that changes in interest rates and portfolio balances may have on the earnings of BB&T. This method is subject to the accuracy of the assumptions that underlie the process, but management believes that it provides a better illustration of the sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates than other analyses such as static or dynamic gap. In addition to Simulation analysis, BB&T uses EVE analysis to focus on projected changes in capital given potential changes in interest rates. This measure also allows BB&T to analyze interest rate risk that falls outside the analysis window contained in the Simulation model. The EVE model is a discounted cash flow of the entire portfolio of BB&T’s assets, liabilities, and derivatives instruments. The difference in the present value of assets minus the present value of liabilities is defined as the economic value of BB&T’s equity.

The asset/liability management process requires a number of key assumptions. Management determines the most likely outlook for the economy and interest rates by analyzing external factors, including published economic projections and data, the effects of likely monetary and fiscal policies, as well as any enacted or prospective regulatory changes. BB&T’s current and prospective liquidity position, current balance sheet volumes and projected growth, accessibility of funds for short-term needs and capital maintenance are also considered. This data is combined with various interest rate scenarios to provide management with the information necessary to analyze interest sensitivity and to aid in the development of strategies to reach performance goals.

The following table shows the effect that the indicated changes in interest rates would have on net interest income as projected for the next twelve months assuming a gradual change in interest rates as described below. Key assumptions in the preparation of the table include prepayment speeds of mortgage-related assets, cash flows and maturities of derivative financial instruments, loan volumes and pricing, deposit sensitivity, customer preferences and capital plans. The resulting change in net interest income reflects the level of sensitivity that interest-sensitive income has in relation to changing interest rates.

Table 27
Interest Sensitivity Simulation Analysis
	Interest Rate Scenario						Annualized Hypothetical Percentage
	Linear		Prime Rate					Change in Net Interest Income
	Change in		December 31,					December 31,
	Prime Rate		2012		2011			2012		2011
	2.00	%	5.25	%	5.25	%		3.16	%	3.92	%
	1.00		4.25		4.25			2.04		2.27
	No Change		3.25		3.25			―		―
	(0.25)		3.00		3.00			(0.13)		(0.55)

The MRLCC has established parameters related to interest sensitivity that prescribe a maximum negative impact on net interest income under different interest rate scenarios. In the event the results of the Simulation model fall outside the established parameters, management will make recommendations to the MRLCC on the most appropriate response given the current economic forecast. The following parameters and interest rate scenarios are considered BB&T’s primary measures of interest rate risk:

· Maximum negative impact on net interest income of 2% for the next 12 months assuming a linear change in interest rates totaling 100 basis points over four months followed by a flat interest rate scenario for the remaining eight month period.

· Maximum negative impact on net interest income of 4% for the next 12 months assuming a linear change of 200 basis points over eight months followed by a flat interest rate scenario for the remaining four month period.

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These “interest rate ramp” limits are considered BB&T’s primary measure of interest rate risk. If a rate change of 200 basis points cannot be modeled due to a low level of rates, a proportional limit applies. Management currently only models a negative 25 basis point decline because larger declines would have resulted in a Federal funds rate of less than zero. In a situation such as this, the maximum negative impact on net interest income is adjusted on a proportional basis. Regardless of the proportional limit, the negative risk exposure limit will be the greater of 1% or the proportional limit.

Management has also established a maximum negative impact on net interest income of 4% for an immediate 100 basis points change in rates and 8% for an immediate 200 basis points change in rates. These “interest rate shock” limits are designed to create an outer band of acceptable risk based upon a significant and immediate change in rates.

Management must also consider how the balance sheet and interest rate risk position could be impacted by changes in balance sheet mix. Liquidity in the banking industry has been very strong during the current economic downturn. Much of this liquidity increase has been due to a significant increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits. Consistent with the industry, Branch Bank has seen a significant increase in this funding source. The behavior of these deposits is one of the most important assumptions used in determining the interest rate risk position of BB&T. A loss of these deposits in the future would reduce the asset sensitivity of BB&T’s balance sheet as the company increases interest-bearing funds to offset the loss of this advantageous funding source.

Beta represents the correlation between overall market interest rates and the rates paid by BB&T on interest-bearing deposits. BB&T applies an average beta of approximately 80% to its managed rate deposits for determining its interest rate sensitivity. Managed rate deposits are high beta, premium money market and interest checking accounts, which attract significant client funds when needed to support balance sheet growth. BB&T regularly conducts sensitivity on other key variables to determine the impact they could have on the interest rate risk position. This discipline informs management judgment and allows BB&T to evaluate the likely impact on its balance sheet management strategies due to a more extreme variation in a key assumption than expected.

The following table shows the effect that the loss of demand deposits and an associated increase in managed rate deposits would have on BB&T’s interest-rate sensitivity position. For purposes of this analysis, BB&T modeled the beta at 100%.

Table 28
Deposit Mix Sensitivity Analysis
						Results Assuming a Decrease in
		Increase in		Base Scenario		Noninterest Bearing Demand Deposits
		Rates		at December 31, 2012 (1)		$1 Billion		$5 Billion
		2.00	%	3.16	%	2.92	%	1.94	%
		1.00		2.04		1.89		1.28
(1)	The base scenario is equal to the annualized hypothetical percentage change in net interest income at December 31, 2012 as presented in the preceding table.

The following table shows the effect that the indicated changes in interest rates would have on EVE. Key assumptions in the preparation of the table include prepayment speeds of mortgage-related and other assets, cash flows and maturities of derivative financial instruments, loan volumes and pricing and deposit sensitivity. The resulting change in the EVE reflects the level of sensitivity that EVE has in relation to changing interest rates.

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Table 29
EVE Simulation Analysis
							Hypothetical Percentage
			EVE/Assets				Change in EVE
	Change in		December 31,				December 31,
	Rates		2012		2011		2012		2011
	2.00	%	7.5	%	6.2	%	16.6	%	19.6	%
	1.00		7.2		5.9		11.9		13.3
	No Change		6.5		5.2		―		―
	(0.25)		6.2		4.9		(4.1)		(4.9)

Market Risk from Trading Activities

BB&T also manages market risk from trading activities which consists of acting as a financial intermediary to provide its customers access to derivatives, foreign exchange and securities markets. Trading market risk is managed through the use of statistical and non-statistical risk measures and limits, with overall firm limits established through Board Policy. BB&T utilizes a historical VaR methodology to measure and aggregate risks across its covered trading lines of business. This methodology uses one year of historical data to estimate economic outcomes for a one-day time horizon at a 99% confidence level.

The average VaR for the year ended December 31, 2012 was less than $1 million. The maximum daily VaR was approximately $3 million, and the low daily VaR was less than $1 million during the same period.

Liquidity

Liquidity represents BB&T’s continuing ability to meet funding needs, primarily deposit withdrawals, timely repayment of borrowings and other liabilities, and funding of loan commitments. In addition to the level of liquid assets, such as cash, cash equivalents and securities available for sale, many other factors affect the ability to meet liquidity needs, including access to a variety of funding sources, maintaining borrowing capacity in national money markets, growing core deposits, the repayment of loans and the capability to securitize or package loans for sale. BB&T monitors key liquidity metrics at both the Parent Company and Branch Bank.

Parent Company

The purpose of the Parent Company is to serve as the capital financing vehicle for the operating subsidiaries. The assets of the Parent Company consist primarily of cash on deposit with Branch Bank, equity investments in subsidiaries, advances to subsidiaries, accounts receivable from subsidiaries, and other miscellaneous assets. The principal obligations of the Parent Company are principal and interest payments on long-term debt. The main sources of funds for the Parent Company are dividends and management fees from subsidiaries, repayments of advances to subsidiaries, and proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt. The primary uses of funds by the Parent Company are for investments in subsidiaries, advances to subsidiaries, dividend payments to common and preferred shareholders, retirement of common stock and interest and principal payments due on long-term debt.

The primary source of funds used for Parent Company cash requirements was dividends received from subsidiaries, which totaled $1.8 billion during 2012. In addition, the Parent Company issued $2.0 billion of senior notes and $300 million of subordinated notes during 2012, repaid $1.5 billion of maturing long-term debt and redeemed all of its junior subordinated debt to unconsolidated trusts. Funds raised through master note agreements with commercial clients are placed in a note receivable at Branch Bank primarily for its use in meeting short-term funding needs and, to a lesser extent, to support the short-term temporary cash needs of the Parent Company. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, master note balances totaled $37 million and $296 million, respectively.

The Parent Company had ten issues of senior notes outstanding totaling $6.0 billion and four issues of subordinated notes outstanding totaling $2.2 billion at December 31, 2012.

Liquidity at the Parent Company is more susceptible to market disruptions. BB&T prudently manages cash levels at the Parent Company to cover a minimum of one year of projected contractual cash outflows which includes unfunded external commitments, debt service, preferred dividends and scheduled debt maturities without the benefit of any new cash infusions. Generally, BB&T maintains a significant buffer above the projected one year of contractual cash outflows. In determining the buffer, BB&T considers cash for common dividends, unfunded commitments to affiliates, being a source of strength to its banking subsidiaries, and being able to withstand sustained market disruptions which may limit access to the credit markets.

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As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Parent Company had 35 months and 23 months, respectively, of cash on hand to satisfy projected contractual cash outflows as described above.

Branch Bank

Branch Bank has several major sources of funding to meet its liquidity requirements, including access to capital markets through issuance of senior or subordinated bank notes and institutional CDs, access to the FHLB system, dealer repurchase agreements and repurchase agreements with commercial clients, access to the overnight and term Federal funds markets, use of a Cayman branch facility, access to retail brokered CDs and a borrower in custody program with the FRB for the discount window. As of December 31, 2012, BB&T has approximately $53 billion of secured borrowing capacity, which represents approximately 290% of one year wholesale funding maturities.

BB&T also monitors the ability to meet customer demand for funds under both normal and stressed market conditions. In considering its liquidity position, management evaluates BB&T’s funding mix based on client core funding, client rate-sensitive funding and non-client rate-sensitive funding. In addition, management also evaluates exposure to rate-sensitive funding sources that mature in one year or less. Management also measures liquidity needs against 30 days of stressed cash outflows for Branch Bank. To ensure a strong liquidity position, management maintains a liquid asset buffer of cash on hand and highly liquid unpledged securities. The Company has established a policy that the liquid asset buffer would be a minimum of 5% of total assets, but intends to maintain the ratio well in excess of this level. As of December 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, BB&T’s liquid asset buffer was 11.1% and 13.5%, respectively, of total assets.

BB&T’s and Branch Bank’s ability to raise funding at competitive prices is affected by the rating agencies’ views of BB&T’s and Branch Bank’s credit quality, liquidity, capital and earnings. Management meets with the rating agencies on a routine basis to discuss the current outlook for BB&T and Branch Bank. The ratings for BB&T and Branch Bank by the four major rating agencies are detailed in the table below.

Table 30
Credit Ratings of BB&T Corporation and Branch Bank
December 31, 2012
			S&P	Moody's	Fitch	DBRS
	BB&T Corporation:
		Commercial Paper	A-2	P-1	F1	R-1(low)
		Issuer	A-	A2	A+	A(high)
		LT/Senior debt	A-	A2	A+	A(high)
		Subordinated debt	BBB+	A3	A	A
		Subordinated shelf short term	A-2	N/A	F1	N/A
	Branch Bank:
		Bank financial strength	N/A	B-	a+	N/A
		Long term deposits	A	A1	AA-	AA(low)
		LT/Senior unsecured bank notes	A	A1	A+	AA(low)
		Other long term senior obligations	A	A1	A+	AA(low)
		Other short term senior obligations	A-1	P-1	F1	R-1(middle)
		Short term bank notes	A-1	P-1	F1	R-1(middle)
		Short term deposits	A-1	P-1	F1+	R-1(middle)
		Subordinated bank notes	A-	A2	A	A(high)
	Ratings Outlook:
		Credit Trend	Stable	Stable	Stable	Stable

BB&T and Branch Bank have Contingency Funding Plans designed to ensure that liquidity sources are sufficient to meet their ongoing obligations and commitments, particularly in the event of a liquidity contraction. These plans are designed to examine and quantify the organization’s liquidity under various “stress” scenarios. Additionally, the plans provide a framework for management and other critical personnel to follow in the event of a liquidity contraction or in anticipation of such an event. The plans address authority for activation and decision making, liquidity options and the responsibilities of key departments in the event of a liquidity contraction. The liquidity options available to management could include seeking secured funding, asset sales, and under the most extreme scenarios, curtailing new loan originations.

Management believes current sources of liquidity are adequate to meet BB&T’s current requirements and plans for continued growth. See Note 5 “Premises and Equipment,” Note 10 “Long-Term Debt” and Note 15 “Commitments and Contingencies”

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in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information regarding outstanding balances of sources of liquidity and contractual commitments and obligations.

Contractual Obligations, Commitments, Contingent Liabilities, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, And Related Party Transactions

The following table presents, as of December 31, 2012, BB&T’s significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations by payment date. The payment amounts represent those amounts contractually due to the recipient. The table excludes liabilities recorded where management cannot reasonably estimate the timing of any payments that may be required in connection with these liabilities. Further discussion of the nature of each obligation is included in Note 15 “Commitments and Contingencies” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

Table 31
Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments
December 31, 2012
					Less than		1 to 3		3 to 5		After 5
			Total		One Year		Years		Years		Years
			(Dollars in millions)
	Long-term debt		$	18,825	$	1,655	$	3,046	$	6,318	$	7,806
	Operating leases			1,430		197		345		275		613
	Commitments to fund affordable housing investments			461		265		178		14		4
	Private equity commitments (1)			129		39		68		20		2
	Time deposits			31,624		21,130		7,795		2,698		1
	Contractual interest payments (2)			4,385		827		1,287		871		1,400
		Total contractual cash obligations	$	56,854	$	24,113	$	12,719	$	10,196	$	9,826
(1)	Maturities are based on estimated payment dates.
(2)	Includes accrued interest and future contractual interest obligations.  Variable rate payments are based upon the rate in effect at December 31, 2012.

BB&T’s significant commitments include investments in affordable housing and historic building rehabilitation projects throughout its market area and private equity funds. Refer to Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and to Note 15 “Commitments and Contingencies” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further discussion of these commitments.

In addition, BB&T enters into derivative contracts to manage various financial risks. A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its cash flows, and therefore its value, by reference to an underlying instrument, index or referenced interest rate. Derivative contracts are carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with the fair value representing the net present value of expected future cash receipts or payments based on market interest rates as of the balance sheet date. Derivative contracts are written in amounts referred to as notional amounts, which only provide the basis for calculating payments between counterparties and are not a measure of financial risk. Therefore, the derivative liabilities recorded on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 do not represent the amounts that may ultimately be paid under these contracts. Further discussion of derivative instruments is included in Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and Note 19 “Derivative Financial Instruments” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

In the ordinary course of business, BB&T indemnifies its officers and directors to the fullest extent permitted by law against liabilities arising from litigation. BB&T also issues standard representation and warranties in underwriting agreements, merger and acquisition agreements, loan sales, brokerage activities and other similar arrangements. Counterparties in many of these indemnifications provide similar indemnifications to BB&T. Although these agreements often do not specify limitations, BB&T does not believe that any payments related to these guarantees would materially change the financial condition or results of operations of BB&T.

BB&T holds public funds in certain states that do not require 100% collateralization on public fund bank deposits. In these states, should the failure of another public fund depository institution result in a loss for the public entity, the resulting shortfall would have to be absorbed on a pro-rata basis by the remaining financial institutions holding public funds in that state.

As a member of the FHLB, BB&T is required to maintain a minimum investment in capital stock. The board of directors of the FHLB can increase the minimum investment requirements in the event it has concluded that additional capital is required to allow it to meet its own regulatory capital requirements. Any increase in the minimum investment requirements outside of

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specified ranges requires the approval of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Because the extent of any obligation to increase BB&T’s investment in the FHLB depends entirely upon the occurrence of a future event, potential future payments to the FHLB are not determinable.

In the normal course of business, BB&T is also a party to financial instruments to meet the financing needs of clients and to mitigate exposure to interest rate risk. Such financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and certain contractual agreements, including standby letters of credit and financial guarantee arrangements. Further discussion of these commitments is included in Note 15 “Commitments and Contingencies” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

BB&T’s significant commitments and obligations are summarized in the accompanying table. Not all of the commitments presented in the table will be used, thus the actual cash requirements are likely to be significantly less than the amounts reported.

Table 32
Summary of Significant Commitments
			December 31, 2012
			(Dollars in millions)
	Lending commitments		$	43,760
	Letters of credit and financial guarantees written			5,164
		Total significant commitments	$	48,924

Related Party Transactions

The Company may extend credit to its officers and directors in the ordinary course of business. These loans are made under substantially the same terms as comparable third-party lending arrangements and are in compliance with applicable banking regulations.

Capital

The maintenance of appropriate levels of capital is a management priority and is monitored on a regular basis. BB&T’s principal goals related to the maintenance of capital are to provide adequate capital to support BB&T’s risk profile consistent with the Board-approved risk appetite, provide financial flexibility to support future growth and client needs, comply with relevant laws, regulations, and supervisory guidance, achieve optimal credit ratings for BB&T and its subsidiaries and provide a competitive return to shareholders.

Management regularly monitors the capital position of BB&T on both a consolidated and bank level basis. Capital ratios are determined using operating forecasts and plans as well as stressed scenarios. In this regard, management’s overriding policy is to maintain capital at levels that are in excess of the operating capital guidelines, which are above the regulatory “well capitalized” levels. Management has recently implemented stressed capital ratio minimum guidelines to evaluate whether capital levels are sufficient to withstand the impact of plausible, severe economic downturns or bank-specific events. The following table presents the minimum capital ratios:

Table 33
BB&T's Internal Capital Guidelines
		Operating		Stressed
	Tier 1 Capital Ratio	9.5	%	7.5	%
	Total Capital Ratio	11.5		9.5
	Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio	6.5		5.0
	Tangible Capital Ratio	5.5		4.0
	Tier 1 Common Equity Ratio	8.0		6.0

Payments of cash dividends to BB&T’s shareholders and repurchases of common shares are the methods used to manage any excess capital generated. In addition, management closely monitors the Parent Company’s double leverage ratio (investments in subsidiaries as a percentage of shareholders’ equity) with the intention of maintaining the ratio below 125%. The active management of the subsidiaries’ equity capital, as described above, is the process used to manage this important driver of Parent Company liquidity and is a key element in the management of BB&T’s capital position.

The capital of BB&T’s subsidiaries is regularly monitored to determine if the levels that management believes are the most beneficial and efficient for their operations are maintained. Management intends to maintain capital at Branch Bank at levels that will result in these subsidiaries being classified as “well-capitalized” for regulatory purposes. Secondarily, it is

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management’s intent to maintain Branch Bank’s capital at levels that result in regulatory risk-based capital ratios that are generally comparable with peers of similar size, complexity and risk profile. If the capital levels of Branch Bank increase above these guidelines, excess capital may be transferred to the Parent Company, subject to regulatory and other operating considerations, in the form of special dividend payments.

While nonrecurring events or management decisions may result in the Company temporarily falling below its minimum guidelines for one or more of these ratios, it is management’s intent through capital planning to return to these targeted minimums within a reasonable period of time. Such temporary decreases below these minimums are not considered an infringement of BB&T’s overall capital policy provided the Company and Branch Bank remain “well-capitalized.”

Risk-based capital ratios, which include Tier 1 Capital, Total Capital and Tier 1 Common Equity, are calculated based on regulatory guidance related to the measurement of capital and risk-weighted assets. BB&T reevaluated its process related to calculating risk-weighted assets and determined that certain adjustments, primarily related to the presentation of certain unfunded lending commitments, were required in order to conform to regulatory guidance. These adjustments resulted in an increase to risk-weighted assets and a decrease in BB&T’s risk-based capital ratios under the Basel I regulatory guidance. These adjustments had a minimal impact on BB&T’s Basel III ratio as calculated based on the June 7, 2012 NPR.

BB&T’s Tier 1 common equity ratio was 9.3% at December 31, 2012. The acquisitions of Crump Insurance and BankAtlantic during the second and third quarters of 2012, respectively, had a negative impact on regulatory capital, as a result of the intangible assets associated with those acquisitions. This negative regulatory capital impact was offset by strong capital generation during 2012.

BB&T regularly performs stress testing on its capital levels and is required to periodically submit the company’s capital plans to the banking regulators. Management’s capital deployment plan in order of preference is to focus on organic growth, dividends, strategic opportunities and share repurchases.

Table 34
Capital Ratios (1)
				December 31,
				2012			2011
				(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
	Risk-based:
		Tier 1			11.0	%		12.0	%
		Total			13.9			15.1
	Leverage capital				8.2			9.0
	Non-GAAP capital measures (2):
		Tier 1 common equity as a percentage of tangible assets			6.9			6.9
		Tier 1 common equity as a percentage of risk-weighted assets (3)			9.3			9.4
	Calculations of Tier 1 common equity and tangible assets and related measures:
		Tier 1 equity		$	14,373		$	14,913
		Less:
			Qualifying restricted core capital elements		2,116			3,250
		Tier 1 common equity		$	12,257		$	11,663
		Total assets		$	183,872		$	174,579
		Less:
			Intangible assets, net of deferred taxes		7,273			6,406
		Plus:
			Regulatory adjustments, net of deferred taxes		212			421
		Tangible assets		$	176,811		$	168,594
		Total risk-weighted assets (3)		$	131,096		$	124,507
	Tier 1 common equity			$	12,257		$	11,663
	Outstanding shares at end of period (in thousands)				699,728			697,143
	Tangible book value per common share			$	17.52		$	16.73

(1) The Company has revised its calculation of risk-weighted assets and adjusted the applicable ratios.

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(2)

Tier 1 common equity ratios are non-GAAP measures. BB&T uses the Tier 1 common equity definition used in the SCAP assessment to calculate these ratios. Management uses these measures to assess the quality of capital and believes that investors may find them useful in their analysis of the Company. These capital measures are not necessarily comparable to similar capital measures that may be presented by other companies.

(3)

Risk-weighted assets are determined based on regulatory capital requirements.

As of December 31, 2012, management currently estimates the Tier 1 common ratio under the currently proposed U.S. Basel III standards to be 7.9%. The proposed U.S. Basel III standards incorporate changes to the risk-weighting of loans secured by residential properties, requiring consideration of loan-to-value ratios in determining risk-weighting. Management’s estimate of the Tier 1 common ratio under the proposed U.S. Basel III standards does not include any mitigation strategies to improve capital levels, which management believes will have a significant positive impact on this measure. The following table presents the calculation of the Tier 1 common equity ratio under the proposed Basel III guidelines.

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Estimated Basel III Capital Ratio Under Proposed U.S. Rules (1)
				December 31, 2012
				(Dollars in millions)
	Tier 1 common equity under Basel I definition			$	12,257
	Adjustments:
		OCI related to AFS securities, defined benefit
			pension and other postretirement employee benefit plans		(385)
		Other adjustments			(9)
	Estimated Tier 1 common equity under proposed Basel III definition			$	11,863
	Estimated risk-weighted assets under proposed Basel III definition			$	150,300
	Estimated Tier 1 common equity as a percentage of risk-weighted assets under proposed
		Basel III definition			7.9	%
(1)	The estimated Basel III capital ratio is a non-GAAP measure and reflects adjustments for the related elements as proposed by regulatory authorities, which are subject to change.  BB&T management uses this measure to assess the quality of capital and believes that investors may find it useful in their analysis of the Company.  This capital measure is not necessarily comparable to similar capital measures that may be presented by other companies.

 Fourth Quarter Results

Consolidated net income available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2012 totaling $506 million was up 29.4% compared to $391 million earned during the same period in 2011. On a diluted per common share basis, earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012 were $0.71, up 29.1% compared to $0.55 for the same period in 2011. BB&T’s results of operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 produced an annualized return on average assets of 1.20% and an annualized return on average common shareholders’ equity of 10.51% compared to prior year ratios of 0.93% and 8.76%, respectively.

Total revenues were $2.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2012, up $122 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. The increase in total revenues included $24 million of higher taxable-equivalent net interest income, which was primarily driven by a 21.4% decrease in funding costs from the same quarter of the prior year. NIM was 3.84%, down 18 basis points compared to the fourth quarter of 2011, which reflects covered loan run-off and lower yields on new loans and securities partially offset by lower funding costs. Noninterest income increased $98 million, primarily attributable to a $108 million increase in insurance income and a $96 million increase in mortgage banking income, offset by a $103 million decrease in net securities gains.

Noninterest expenses were $1.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2012, a decrease of $130 million, or 8.0%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease in noninterest expenses was primarily due to a $298 million decrease in foreclosed property expense, which was the result of losses and writedowns in the prior year quarter when management implemented a more aggressive approach to reduce foreclosed real estate. This decrease was partially offset by a $144 million increase in personnel expense primarily due to the Crump Insurance and BankAtlantic acquisitions, increased production-related incentives and commissions and certain other increases in salaries and benefits.

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The provision for credit losses, excluding covered loans, for the fourth quarter of 2012 totaled $256 million, compared to $223 million for fourth quarter of 2011. The increase in the provision for credit losses reflects a smaller reserve release in the fourth quarter of 2012 than was recorded in the same quarter of the prior year. Net charge-offs, excluding covered loans, for the fourth quarter of 2012 were $85 million lower than the fourth quarter of 2011 reflecting improved credit quality. NPAs declined $914 million, or 37.3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2011.

The provision for income taxes was $207 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to $84 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2012 was 27.4% compared to 17.4% for the prior year’s fourth quarter. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to higher levels of pre-tax earnings relative to permanent tax differences in 2012 compared to 2011.

The accompanying table, “Quarterly Financial Summary—Unaudited,” presents condensed information relating to quarterly periods in the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

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Quarterly Financial Summary―Unaudited
			2012								2011
			Fourth		Third		Second		First		Fourth		Third		Second		First
			Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
			(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Consolidated Summary of Operations:
	Interest income		$	1,726	$	1,720	$	1,728	$	1,743	$	1,769	$	1,750	$	1,690	$	1,676
	Interest expense			250		237		266		307		317		334		336		391
	Provision for credit losses			252		244		273		288		272		250		328		340
	Securities gains (losses), net			―		(1)		(2)		(9)		103		(39)		(2)		―
	Other noninterest income			1,020		964		968		880		819		729		789		714
	Noninterest expense			1,488		1,529		1,426		1,385		1,618		1,417		1,395		1,372
	Provision for income taxes			207		177		191		189		84		68		91		53
	Net income			549		496		538		445		400		371		327		234
	Noncontrolling interest			13		2		20		14		9		5		20		9
	Preferred stock dividends			30		25		8		―		―		―		―		―
	Net income available to common
		shareholders	$	506	$	469	$	510	$	431	$	391	$	366	$	307	$	225
	Basic earnings per common share		$	0.72	$	0.67	$	0.73	$	0.62	$	0.56	$	0.52	$	0.44	$	0.32
	Diluted earnings per common share		$	0.71	$	0.66	$	0.72	$	0.61	$	0.55	$	0.52	$	0.44	$	0.32
Selected Average Balances:
	Assets		$	182,204	$	179,306	$	176,870	$	173,969	$	171,496	$	165,520	$	157,730	$	156,931
	Securities, at amortized cost			36,383		35,260		37,114		36,589		35,867		31,567		27,060		25,059
	Loans and leases (1)			117,103		115,609		111,760		110,403		108,523		105,658		104,341		105,294
	Total earning assets			156,863		153,918		152,385		150,494		147,364		141,259		134,235		133,331
	Deposits			131,762		128,695		125,348		124,606		121,925		115,056		106,466		105,614
	Federal funds purchased, securities
		sold under repurchase
		agreements and short-term debt		3,340		3,478		3,362		3,452		3,727		4,307		5,486		7,286
	Long-term debt			18,689		19,682		22,544		21,720		21,689		22,347		23,114		21,879
	Total interest-bearing liabilities			121,942		121,865		123,611		123,605		122,125		118,340		112,915		113,789
	Shareholders' equity			21,188		20,125		18,737		17,829		17,755		17,551		17,072		16,673
(1)	Loans and leases are net of unearned income and include LHFS.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management of BB&T is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. BB&T’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records, that in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of the Company’s assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAP and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with the authorizations of BB&T’s management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material impact on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate due to changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework” promulgated by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, commonly referred to as the “COSO” criteria. Based on this evaluation under the COSO criteria, management concluded that the internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2012.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the management of the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2012 that has materially affected or is likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as of December 31, 2012, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their accompanying report, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of BB&T Corporation:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of BB&T Corporation and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Charlotte, North Carolina

February 28, 2013

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2012 and 2011
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
				2012		2011
Assets
	Cash and due from banks			$	1,972	$	1,562
	Interest-bearing deposits with banks				1,659		2,646
	Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements or similar
		arrangements			122		136
	Segregated cash due from banks				36		20
	Trading securities at fair value				497		534
	Securities available for sale at fair value ($1,591 and $1,577 covered by FDIC loss
		share at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)			25,137		22,313
	Securities held to maturity (fair value of $13,848 and $14,098 at December 31, 2012
		and 2011, respectively)			13,594		14,094
	LHFS at fair value				3,761		3,736
	Loans and leases ($3,294 and $4,867 covered by FDIC loss share at December 31,
		2012 and 2011, respectively)			114,603		107,469
	ALLL				(2,018)		(2,256)
		Loans and leases, net of ALLL			112,585		105,213
	FDIC loss share receivable				479		1,100
	Premises and equipment				1,888		1,855
	Goodwill				6,804		6,078
	Core deposit and other intangible assets				673		444
	Residential MSRs at fair value				627		563
	Other assets ($297 and $415 of foreclosed property and other assets covered by FDIC
		loss share at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)			14,038		14,285
			Total assets	$	183,872	$	174,579
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Deposits:
		Noninterest-bearing deposits		$	32,452	$	25,684
		Interest-bearing deposits			100,623		99,255
			Total deposits		133,075		124,939
	Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term
		borrowed funds			2,864		3,566
	Long-term debt				19,114		21,803
	Accounts payable and other liabilities				7,596		6,791
			Total liabilities		162,649		157,099
	Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
	Shareholders’ equity:
		Preferred stock, $5 par, liquidation preference of $25,000 per share			2,116		—
		Common stock, $5 par			3,499		3,486
		Additional paid-in capital			5,973		5,873
		Retained earnings			10,129		8,772
		AOCI, net of deferred income taxes			(559)		(713)
		Noncontrolling interests			65		62
			Total shareholders’ equity		21,223		17,480
			Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	183,872	$	174,579
	Common shares outstanding				699,728		697,143
	Common shares authorized				2,000,000		2,000,000
	Preferred shares outstanding				87		—
	Preferred shares authorized				5,000		5,000

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
						2012		2011		2010
Interest Income
	Interest and fees on loans and leases				$	5,980	$	6,119	$	6,080
	Interest and dividends on securities					907		747		1,019
	Interest on other earning assets					30		19		16
			Total interest income			6,917		6,885		7,115
Interest Expense
	Interest on deposits					429		610		917
	Interest on federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase
		agreements and short-term borrowed funds				7		11		22
	Interest on long-term debt					624		757		856
			Total interest expense			1,060		1,378		1,795
Net Interest Income						5,857		5,507		5,320
	Provision for credit losses					1,057		1,190		2,638
Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses						4,800		4,317		2,682
Noninterest Income
	Insurance income					1,359		1,044		1,041
	Mortgage banking income					840		436		521
	Service charges on deposits					566		563		618
	Investment banking and brokerage fees and commissions					365		333		352
	Bankcard fees and merchant discounts					236		204		177
	Checkcard fees					185		271		274
	Trust and investment advisory revenues					184		173		159
	Income from bank-owned life insurance					116		122		123
	FDIC loss share income, net					(318)		(289)		(116)
	Other income					299		194		254
	Securities gains (losses), net
			Realized gains (losses), net			(3)		174		585
			OTTI charges			(5)		(22)		(117)
			Non-credit portion recognized in OCI			(4)		(90)		86
				Total securities gains (losses), net		(12)		62		554
			Total noninterest income			3,820		3,113		3,957
Noninterest Expense
	Personnel expense					3,125		2,727		2,616
	Occupancy and equipment expense					650		616		608
	Loan-related expense					283		227		201
	Foreclosed property expense					266		802		747
	Regulatory charges					159		212		211
	Professional services					156		174		170
	Software expense					138		118		117
	Amortization of intangibles					110		99		122
	Merger-related and restructuring charges, net					68		16		69
	Other expense					873		811		809
			Total noninterest expense			5,828		5,802		5,670
Earnings
	Income before income taxes					2,792		1,628		969
	Provision for income taxes					764		296		115
			Net income			2,028		1,332		854
	Noncontrolling interests					49		43		38
	Dividends on preferred stock					63		―		―
			Net income available to common shareholders		$	1,916	$	1,289	$	816
EPS
			Basic		$	2.74	$	1.85	$	1.18
			Diluted		$	2.70	$	1.83	$	1.16
	Cash dividends declared				$	0.80	$	0.65	$	0.60
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
			Basic			698,739		696,532		692,489
			Diluted			708,877		705,168		701,039

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
(Dollars in millions)
				2012		2011		2010
Net Income			$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
OCI, Net of Tax:
	Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on securities
		available for sale		327		437		415
	Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on securities available for sale
		included in net income		8		(38)		(347)
	Change in amounts attributable to the FDIC under loss share agreements			(61)		(19)		(157)
	Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges			(14)		(112)		(154)
	Change in pension and postretirement liability			(111)		(235)		(90)
	Other, net			5		1		3
		Total OCI		154		34		(330)
		Total comprehensive income	$	2,182	$	1,366	$	524
Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI:
	Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on securities
		available for sale	$	200	$	261	$	252
	Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on securities available for sale
		included in net income		4		(24)		(207)
	Change in amounts attributable to the FDIC under loss share agreements			(38)		(11)		(94)
	Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges			(9)		(67)		(94)
	Change in pension and postretirement liability			(70)		(143)		(50)
	Other, net			2		3		(2)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
				Shares of Common Stock	Preferred Stock		Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Retained Earnings		AOCI		Noncontrolling Interests		Total Shareholders' Equity
Balance, January 1, 2010				689,750	$	―	$	3,449	$	5,620	$	7,539	$	(417)	$	50	$	16,241
Add (Deduct):
	Net income			―		―		―		―		816		―		38		854
	Net change in OCI			―		―		―		―		―		(330)		―		(330)
	Stock transactions:
		In purchase acquisitions		57		―		―		2		―		―		―		2
		In connection with equity awards,
			net of repurchases	1,667		―		8		24		―		―		―		32
		In connection with dividend
			reinvestment plan	1,106		―		6		24		―		―		―		30
		In connection with 401(k) plan		1,801		―		9		39		―		―		―		48
	Cash dividends declared on common stock,
		$0.60 per share		―		―		―		―		(416)		―		―		(416)
	Equity-based compensation expense			―		―		―		79		―		―		―		79
	Other, net			―		―		―		(12)		(4)		―		(26)		(42)
Balance, December 31, 2010				694,381	$	―	$	3,472	$	5,776	$	7,935	$	(747)	$	62	$	16,498
Add (Deduct):
	Net income			―		―		―		―		1,289		―		43		1,332
	Net change in OCI			―		―		―		―		―		34		―		34
	Stock transactions:
		In purchase acquisitions		26		―		―		1		―		―		―		1
		In connection with equity awards		1,963		―		10		(9)		―		―		―		1
		Shares repurchased in connection
			equity awards	(651)		―		(3)		(15)		―		―		―		(18)
		In connection with dividend
			reinvestment plan	586		―		3		13		―		―		―		16
		In connection with 401(k) plan		838		―		4		19		―		―		―		23
	Cash dividends declared on common stock,
		$0.65 per share		―		―		―		―		(453)		―		―		(453)
	Equity-based compensation expense			―		―		―		98		―		―		―		98
	Other, net			―		―		―		(10)		1		―		(43)		(52)
Balance, December 31, 2011				697,143	$	―	$	3,486	$	5,873	$	8,772	$	(713)	$	62	$	17,480
Add (Deduct):
	Net income			―		―		―		―		1,979		―		49		2,028
	Net change in OCI			―		―		―		―		―		154		―		154
	Stock transactions:
		In purchase acquisitions		28		―		―		1		―		―		―		1
		In connection with equity awards		3,147		―		16		17		―		―		―		33
		Shares repurchased in connection
			with equity awards	(590)		―		(3)		(15)		―		―		―		(18)
		In connection with preferred stock
			offerings	―		2,116		―		―		―		―		―		2,116
	Cash dividends declared on common stock,
		$0.80 per share		―		―		―		―		(559)		―		―		(559)
	Cash dividends declared on preferred stock			―		―		―		―		(63)		―		―		(63)
	Equity-based compensation expense			―		―		―		97		―		―		―		97
	Other, net			―		―		―		―		―		―		(46)		(46)
Balance, December 31, 2012				699,728	$	2,116	$	3,499	$	5,973	$	10,129	$	(559)	$	65	$	21,223

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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BB&T CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
(Dollars in millions)
					2012		2011		2010
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
	Net income				$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
			Provision for credit losses			1,057		1,190		2,638
			Depreciation			281		264		260
			Amortization of intangibles			110		99		122
			Equity-based compensation			97		98		79
			(Gain) loss on securities, net			12		(62)		(554)
			Net write-downs/losses on foreclosed property			168		655		576
			Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
				Segregated cash due from banks		(16)		289		(39)
				LHFS		(433)		(583)		(620)
				FDIC loss share receivable		590		869		921
				Other assets		(381)		(55)		(2,006)
				Accounts payable and other liabilities		346		572		689
			Other, net			(161)		(103)		(22)
				Net cash from operating activities		3,698		4,565		2,898
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
	Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale					303		4,006		31,334
	Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities available for sale					4,396		3,271		6,049
	Purchases of securities available for sale					(7,026)		(13,926)		(26,598)
	Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities held to maturity					5,536		1,828		―
	Purchases of securities held to maturity					(5,055)		(7,578)		―
	Originations and purchases of loans and leases, net of principal collected					(6,651)		(6,240)		(4,594)
	Net cash from divestitures					―		―		(832)
	Net cash from business combinations					675		(86)		(7)
	Purchases of premises and equipment					(145)		(224)		(428)
	Proceeds from sales of foreclosed property or other real estate held for sale					799		1,017		967
	Other, net					83		106		88
			Net cash from investing activities			(7,085)		(17,826)		5,979
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
	Net change in deposits					4,676		17,799		(6,843)
	Net change in federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements
		and short-term borrowed funds				(702)		(2,107)		(2,434)
	Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt					2,327		2,010		500
	Repayment of long-term debt					(5,112)		(2,190)		(336)
	Net proceeds from common stock issued					15		22		110
	Net proceeds from preferred stock issued					2,116		―		―
	Cash dividends paid on common stock					(531)		(446)		(415)
	Cash dividends paid on preferred stock					(33)		―		―
	Other, net					40		132		277
			Net cash from financing activities			2,796		15,220		(9,141)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents						(591)		1,959		(264)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period						4,344		2,385		2,649
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period					$	3,753	$	4,344	$	2,385
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
	Cash paid (received) during the period for:
			Interest		$	1,120	$	1,404	$	1,868
			Income taxes			347		(82)		972
	Noncash investing and financing activities:
			Transfer of securities available for sale to securities held to maturity			1		8,341		―
			Transfers of loans to foreclosed property			473		1,083		1,521
			Transfers of loans held for investment to LHFS			―		226		1,604

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NOTE 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

General

See the Glossary of Defined Terms at the beginning of this Report for terms used throughout the consolidated financial statements and related notes of this Form 10-K.

BB&T is a financial holding company organized under the laws of North Carolina. BB&T conducts operations through its principal bank subsidiary, Branch Bank and its nonbank subsidiaries.

The accounting and reporting policies of BB&T and its subsidiaries are in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, where applicable, the policies conform to the accounting and reporting guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. The following is a summary of BB&T’s more significant accounting policies.

Nature of Operations

Branch Bank has offices in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Washington D.C and Indiana. Branch Bank provides a wide range of banking services to individuals and businesses, and offers a variety of loans to businesses and consumers. Such loans are made primarily to individuals residing in the market areas described above or to businesses located within BB&T’s geographic footprint. Branch Bank also markets a wide range of deposit services to individuals, businesses and public entities. Branch Bank offers, either directly, or through its subsidiaries, lease financing to businesses and municipal governments; factoring; discount brokerage services, annuities and mutual funds; life insurance, property and casualty insurance, health insurance and commercial general liability insurance on an agency basis and through a wholesale insurance brokerage operation; insurance premium financing; permanent financing arrangements for CRE; loan servicing for third-party investors; direct consumer finance loans to individuals; trust and retirement services, comprehensive wealth advisory services and association services. BB&T FSB and the direct nonbank subsidiaries of BB&T provide a variety of financial services including credit card lending, automobile financing, equipment financing, full-service securities brokerage, asset management and capital markets services.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of BB&T include the accounts of BB&T Corporation and those subsidiaries that are majority owned by BB&T and over which BB&T exercises control. In consolidation, all significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. The results of operations of companies or assets acquired are included only from the dates of acquisition. All material wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries are consolidated unless GAAP requires otherwise.

BB&T holds investments in certain legal entities that are considered VIEs. VIEs are legal entities in which equity investors do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to independently finance its activities, or as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk lack the power through voting or similar rights to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact its economic performance, or do not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity or the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity. Consolidation of a VIE is required if a reporting entity is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.

BB&T evaluates its investments in VIEs to determine if BB&T is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. This evaluation gives appropriate consideration to the design of the entity and the variability that the entity was designed to pass along, the relative power of each of the parties to the VIE, and to BB&T’s relative obligation to absorb losses or receive residual returns of the entity, in relation to such obligations and rights held by other parties to the VIE. BB&T has variable interests in certain entities that were not required to be consolidated, including affordable housing partnership interests, historic tax credit partnerships, and other partnership interests. Refer to Note 15 for additional disclosures regarding BB&T’s significant VIEs.

BB&T accounts for unconsolidated partnership and similar investments using the equity method of accounting. In addition to affordable housing partnerships, which represent the majority of unconsolidated investments in VIEs, BB&T also has investments in, and future funding commitments to, private equity investments.

BB&T has investments in certain entities for which BB&T does not have a controlling interest. For these investments, the Company records its portion of income or loss in other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. BB&T periodically evaluates these investments for impairment.

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Reclassifications

In certain instances, amounts reported in prior years’ consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported cash flows, shareholders’ equity or net income.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change include the determination of the ACL, determination of fair value for financial instruments, valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and other purchase accounting related adjustments, benefit plan obligations and expenses, and tax assets, liabilities and expense.

Business Combinations

BB&T accounts for all business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. Under this method of accounting, the accounts of an acquired entity are included with the acquirer’s accounts as of the date of acquisition with any excess of purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired (including identifiable intangibles) capitalized as goodwill.

To consummate an acquisition, BB&T typically issues common stock and/or pays cash, depending on the terms of the acquisition agreement. The value of common shares issued is determined based upon the market price of the stock as of the closing of the acquisition.

In connection with mergers and acquisitions, BB&T may issue options to purchase shares of its common stock in exchange for options to purchase shares of the acquired entities that are outstanding at the time the merger is completed. To the extent vested, the options are considered to be part of the purchase price paid. There is no change in the aggregate intrinsic value of the options issued compared to the intrinsic value of the options held immediately before the exchange, nor does the ratio of the exercise price per option to the market value per share change.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks, Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements or similar arrangements. Cash and cash equivalents have maturities of three months or less. Accordingly, the carrying amount of such instruments is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities

BB&T classifies marketable investment securities as held to maturity, available for sale or trading. Interest income and dividends on securities are recognized in interest income on an accrual basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized as an adjustment to interest income using the interest method.

Debt securities are classified as held to maturity where BB&T has both the intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. These securities are reported at amortized cost.

Debt securities, which may be sold to meet liquidity needs arising from unanticipated deposit and loan fluctuations, changes in regulatory capital requirements, or unforeseen changes in market conditions, are classified as available for sale. Securities available for sale are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in AOCI, net of deferred income taxes, in the shareholders’ equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains or losses realized from the sale of securities available for sale are determined by specific identification and are included in noninterest income.

BB&T evaluates each held to maturity and available for sale security in a loss position for OTTI. BB&T considers such factors as the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been below amortized cost, long term expectations and recent experience regarding principal and interest payments, BB&T’s intent to sell and whether it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell those securities before the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis. The credit component of an OTTI loss is recognized in earnings and the non-credit component is recognized in AOCI in situations where BB&T does not intend to sell the security and it is more-likely-than-not that BB&T will not be required to sell the security prior to recovery.

Trading account securities, which include both debt and equity securities, are reported at fair value. Unrealized market value adjustments, fees, and realized gains or losses from trading account activities (determined by specific identification) are

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included in noninterest income. Interest income on trading account securities is included in interest and dividends from other earning assets.

LHFS

BB&T accounts for new originations of prime residential mortgage and commercial mortgage LHFS at fair value. BB&T accounts for the derivatives used to economically hedge the LHFS at fair value. The value for LHFS carried at fair value is primarily based on quoted market prices for securities collateralized by similar types of loans. Direct loan origination fees and costs related to LHFS and accounted for at fair value are not capitalized, but rather are recorded as mortgage banking income in the case of the direct loan origination fees and primarily personnel expense in the case of the direct loan origination costs. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans are included in mortgage banking income. Gains and losses on sales of commercial LHFS are included in other noninterest income.

Loans and Leases

The Company’s accounting methods for loans differ depending on whether the loans are originated or acquired, and if acquired, whether or not the acquired loans reflect credit deterioration since the date of origination such that it is probable at the date of acquisition that BB&T will be unable to collect all contractually required payments.

Originated Loans and Leases

Loans and leases that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, charge-offs, and unamortized fees and costs. The net amount of nonrefundable loan origination fees and certain direct costs associated with the lending process are deferred and amortized to interest income over the contractual lives of the loans using methods that approximate the interest method.

BB&T classifies all loans and leases past due when the payment of principal and interest based upon contractual terms is greater than 30 days delinquent. When commercial loans are placed on nonaccrual status as described below, a charge-off is recorded, as applicable, to decrease the carrying value of such loans to the estimated recoverable amount. Consumer loans are subject to mandatory charge-off at a specified delinquency date consistent with regulatory guidelines. As such, consumer loans are subject to collateral valuation and charge-off, as applicable, when they are moved to nonaccrual status as described below.

Purchased Loans

Purchased loans are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Credit discounts are included in the determination of fair value; therefore, an allowance for loan losses is not recorded at the acquisition date.

Acquired loans are evaluated upon acquisition and classified as either purchased impaired or purchased non-impaired. Purchased impaired loans reflect credit deterioration since origination such that it is probable at acquisition that BB&T will be unable to collect all contractually required payments. For purchased impaired loans, expected cash flows at the acquisition date in excess of the fair value of loans are recorded as interest income over the life of the loans using a level yield method if the timing and amount of the future cash flows is reasonably estimable. Subsequent to the acquisition date, increases in cash flows over those expected at the acquisition date are recognized prospectively as interest income. Decreases in expected cash flows after the acquisition date are recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses. For purchased non-impaired loans, the difference between the fair value and unpaid principal balance of the loan at the acquisition date is amortized or accreted to interest income over the estimated life of the loans using a method that approximates the interest method.

Based on the characteristics of loans acquired in a FDIC-assisted transaction and the impact of associated loss sharing arrangements, BB&T determined that it was appropriate to apply the expected cash flows approach described above to all loans acquired in such transactions.

TDRs

Modifications to a borrower’s debt agreement are considered TDRs if a concession is granted for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties that otherwise would not be considered. TDRs are undertaken in order to improve the likelihood of recovery on the loan and may take the form of modifications made with the stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, other modifications to the structure of the loan that fall outside of normal underwriting policies and procedures, or in certain limited circumstances forgiveness of principal or interest. Modifications of covered loans that are part of a pool accounted for as a single asset are not considered TDRs. TDRs can involve loans remaining on nonaccrual, moving to nonaccrual, or continuing on accruing status, depending on the

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individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. In circumstances where the TDR involves charging off a portion of the loan balance, BB&T typically classifies these TDRs as nonaccrual.

In connection with commercial TDRs, the decision to maintain a loan that has been restructured on accrual status is based on a current, well documented credit evaluation of the borrower’s financial condition and prospects for repayment under the modified terms. This evaluation includes consideration of the borrower’s current capacity to pay, which among other things may include a review of the borrower’s current financial statements, an analysis of global cash flow sufficient to pay all debt obligations, and an evaluation of secondary sources of payment from the client and any guarantors. This evaluation also includes an evaluation of the borrower’s current willingness to pay, which may include a review of past payment history, an evaluation of the borrower’s willingness to provide information on a timely basis, and consideration of offers from the borrower to provide additional collateral or guarantor support. The credit evaluation also reflects consideration of the borrower’s future capacity and willingness to pay, which may include evaluation of cash flow projections, consideration of the adequacy of collateral to cover all principal and interest and trends indicating improving profitability and collectability of receivables.

The evaluation of mortgage and consumer loans includes an evaluation of the client’s debt to income ratio, credit report, property value, loan vintage, and certain other client-specific factors that impact their ability to make timely principal and interest payments on the loan.

Nonaccrual TDRs may be returned to accrual status based on a current, well-documented credit evaluation of the borrower’s financial condition and prospects for repayment under the modified terms. This evaluation must include consideration of the borrower’s sustained historical repayment performance for a reasonable period (generally a minimum of six months) prior to the date on which the loan is returned to accrual status. Sustained historical repayment performance for a reasonable time prior to the TDR may be taken into account. In connection with retail TDRs, a NPL will be returned to accruing status when current as to principal and interest and upon a sustained historical repayment performance (generally a minimum of six months).

NPAs

NPAs include NPLs and foreclosed property. Foreclosed property consists of real estate and other assets acquired as a result of customers’ loan defaults. BB&T’s policies for placing loans on nonaccrual status conform to guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. The majority of commercial loans and leases are placed on nonaccrual status when it is probable that principal or interest is not fully collectible, or generally when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due, whichever occurs first. Other lending subsidiaries’ loans, which includes both consumer and commercial loans, are placed on nonaccrual status generally when principal and interest becomes 90 days past due. Direct retail, mortgage and sales finance loans are placed on nonaccrual status at varying intervals, based on the type of product, generally when principal and interest becomes between 90 days and 180 days past due. Revolving credit loans are not placed on nonaccrual but are charged off after they become 150 days past due, with unpaid fees and finance charges reversed against interest income. Covered loans are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method.

Certain loans past due 90 days or more may remain on accrual status if management determines that it does not have concern over the collectibility of principal and interest. Generally, when loans are placed on nonaccrual status, accrued interest receivable is reversed against interest income in the current period. Interest payments received thereafter are applied as a reduction to the remaining principal balance as long as concern exists as to the ultimate collection of the principal. Loans and leases are generally removed from nonaccrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest and concern no longer exists as to the collectability of principal and interest.

Assets acquired as a result of foreclosure are subsequently carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value equals fair value less estimated selling costs. Any excess of cost over net realizable value at the time of foreclosure is charged to the ALLL. NPAs are subject to periodic revaluations of the collateral underlying impaired loans and foreclosed real estate. The periodic revaluations are generally based on the appraised value of the property and may include additional liquidity adjustments based upon the expected retention period. BB&T’s policies require that valuations be updated at least annually and that upon foreclosure, the valuation must not be more than six months old, otherwise an updated appraisal is required. Routine maintenance costs, other costs of ownership, subsequent declines in market value and net losses on disposal are included in foreclosed property expense.

ACL

The ACL comprises the ALLL and the RUFC. The ACL represents management’s best estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolios and off-balance sheet lending commitments at the balance sheet date. The Company determines the ACL based on an ongoing evaluation. This evaluation is inherently subjective because it requires material

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estimates, including the amounts and timing of cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans. Those estimates are susceptible to significant change. Changes to the ACL are made by charges to the provision for credit losses, which is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Loans or lease balances deemed to be uncollectible are charged off against the ALLL. Recoveries of amounts previously charged off are credited to the ALLL. The methodology used to determine the RUFC is inherently similar to that used to determine the collectively evaluated component of the ALLL, adjusted for factors specific to binding commitments, including the probability of funding and exposure at default. While management uses the best information available to establish the ACL, future adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in computing the allowance or, if required by regulators, based upon information available to them at the time of their examinations.

Accounting standards require the presentation of certain disclosure information at the portfolio segment level, which represents the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine its ACL. BB&T concluded that its loan and lease portfolio comprises three portfolio segments; commercial, retail and covered. The commercial portfolio segment includes CRE, commercial and industrial and other loans originated by certain other lending subsidiaries, and was identified based on the risk-based approach used to estimate the ALLL for the vast majority of these loans. The retail portfolio segment includes direct retail lending, revolving credit, mortgage, sales finance and other loans originated by certain retail-oriented subsidiaries, and was identified based on the delinquency-based approach used to estimate the allowance for these loans. The covered portfolio segment was identified based on the expected cash flows approach used to estimate the allowance related to loans acquired subsequent to December 31, 2008.

A portion of BB&T’s ALLL is not allocated to any specific category of loans. This unallocated portion of the allowance reflects management’s best estimate of the elements of imprecision and estimation risk inherent in the calculation of the overall allowance. Due to the subjectivity involved in determining the overall allowance, including the unallocated portion, the portion considered unallocated may fluctuate from period to period based on management’s evaluation of the factors affecting the assumptions used in calculating the allowance, including historical loss experience, current economic conditions, industry or borrower concentrations and the status of merged institutions.

The entire amount of the ACL is available to absorb losses on any loan category or lending-related commitment.

The following provides a description of BB&T’s accounting policies and methodologies related to each of its portfolio segments:

Commercial

The vast majority of loans in the commercial lending portfolio are assigned risk grades based on an assessment of conditions that affect the borrower’s ability to meet contractual obligations under the loan agreement. This process includes reviewing borrowers’ financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and other information specific to each borrower. Risk grades are reviewed on an annual basis for all credit relationships with total credit exposure of $1 million or more, or at any point management becomes aware of information affecting the borrowers’ ability to fulfill their obligations. For commercial clients with total credit exposure less than $1 million, BB&T has developed an automated loan review system to identify and proactively manage accounts with a higher risk of loss. The “score” produced by this automated system is updated monthly.

On a quarterly basis, BB&T reviews all commercial lending relationships with outstanding debt of $5 million or more that have been classified as substandard or doubtful. While this review is largely focused on the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, BB&T also considers the capacity and willingness of a loan’s guarantors to support the debt service on the loan as a secondary source of repayment. When a guarantor exhibits the documented capacity and willingness to support the loan, BB&T may consider extending the loan maturity and/or temporarily deferring principal payments if the ultimate collection of both principal and interest is not in question. In these cases, BB&T may not deem the loan to be impaired due to the documented capacity and willingness of the guarantor to repay the loan. Loans are considered impaired when the borrower (or guarantor in certain circumstances) does not have the cash flow capacity or willingness to service the debt according to contractual terms, or it does not appear reasonable to assume that the borrower will continue to pay according to the contractual agreement. BB&T establishes a specific reserve for each loan that has been deemed impaired based on the criteria outlined above. The amount of the reserve is based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, and/or the value of collateral. BB&T has also established a review process related to TDRs and other impaired loans that are in commercial lending relationships with outstanding debt of less than $5 million at the balance sheet date. In connection with this process, BB&T establishes reserves related to these loans that are calculated using an expected cash flow approach. These discounted cash flow analyses incorporate adjustments to future cash flows that reflect management’s best estimate of the default risk related to TDRs based on a combination of historical experience and management judgment.

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BB&T also maintains reserves for collective impairment that reflect an estimate of losses related to non-impaired commercial loans as of the balance sheet date. Embedded loss estimates for BB&T’s commercial loan portfolio are based on estimated migration rates, which are estimated based on historical experience, and current risk mix as indicated by the risk grading process described above. Embedded loss estimates may be adjusted to reflect current economic conditions and current portfolio trends including credit quality, concentrations, aging of the portfolio, and significant policy and underwriting changes.

Retail

The majority of the ALLL related to the retail lending portfolio is calculated on a collective basis using a delinquency-based approach. Embedded loss estimates for BB&T’s retail lending portfolio are based on estimated migration rates that are developed based on historical experience, and current risk mix as indicated by prevailing delinquency rates. These estimates may be adjusted to reflect current economic conditions and current portfolio trends. The remaining portion of the allowance related to the retail lending portfolio relates to loans that have been deemed impaired based on their classification as a TDR at the balance sheet date. BB&T establishes specific reserves related to these TDRs using an expected cash flow approach. The allowance for retail TDRs is based on discounted cash flow analyses that incorporate adjustments to future cash flows that reflect management’s best estimate of the default risk related to TDRs based on a combination of historical experience and management judgment.

Acquired Loans

Purchased impaired loans and all loans acquired in an FDIC-assisted transaction are typically aggregated into loan pools based upon common risk characteristics. The ALLL for each loan pool is based on an analysis that is performed each period to estimate the expected cash flows. To the extent that the expected cash flows of a loan pool have decreased since the acquisition date, BB&T establishes an allowance for loan losses. For non-FDIC assisted purchased non-impaired loans, BB&T uses an approach consistent with that described above for originated loans and leases.

Covered Assets and Related FDIC Loss Share Receivable

Assets subject to loss sharing agreements with the FDIC are labeled “covered” and include certain loans, securities and other assets.

The FDIC’s obligation to reimburse Branch Bank for losses with respect to covered assets begins with the first dollar of loss incurred. The terms of the loss sharing agreement with respect to certain non-agency RMBS provides that Branch Bank will be reimbursed by the FDIC for 95% of any and all losses. All other covered assets are subject to a stated threshold of $5 billion that provides for the FDIC to reimburse Branch Bank for (1) 80% of losses incurred up to $5 billion and (2) 95% of losses in excess of $5 billion. Gains and recoveries on covered assets will offset losses, or be paid to the FDIC, at the applicable loss share percentage at the time of recovery. The loss sharing agreement applicable to single family residential mortgage loans expires in 2019, and provides for FDIC loss sharing and Branch Bank reimbursement to the FDIC. The loss sharing agreement applicable to commercial loans and other covered assets expires in 2014, however, Branch Bank must reimburse the FDIC for realized gains and recoveries through August 2017. At the conclusion of the loss share period should actual aggregate losses, excluding securities, be less than an amount determined in accordance with these agreements, BB&T will pay the FDIC a portion of the difference.

The income statement effect of the changes in the FDIC loss share receivable includes the accretion due to discounting and changes in expected net reimbursements. Decreases in expected net reimbursements, including the amounts expected to be paid to the FDIC as a result of the aggregate losses calculation, are recognized in income prospectively over the term of the loss share agreements consistent with the approach taken to recognize increases in cash flows on covered loans. Increases in expected reimbursements are recognized in income in the same period that the ACL for the related loans is recognized.

Premises and Equipment

Premises, equipment, capital leases and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Land is stated at cost. In addition, purchased software and costs of computer software developed for internal use are capitalized provided certain criteria are met. Depreciation and amortization are computed principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the lease terms, including certain renewals that were deemed probable at lease inception, or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Capitalized leases are amortized by the same methods as premises and equipment over the estimated useful lives or lease terms, whichever is less. Obligations under capital leases are amortized using the interest method to allocate payments between principal reduction and interest expense. Rent expense and rental income on operating leases is recorded using the straight-line method over the appropriate lease terms.

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Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements

Securities sold under repurchase agreements generally have maturities ranging from 1 day to 36 months. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reflected as collateralized borrowings on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are recorded based on the amount of cash received in connection with the borrowing. The terms of repurchase agreements may require BB&T to provide additional collateral if the fair value of the securities underlying the borrowings declines during the term of the agreement.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes have been provided when different accounting methods have been used in determining income for income tax purposes and for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on future tax consequences attributable to differences arising from the financial statement carrying values of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. In the event of changes in the tax laws, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted in the period of the enactment of those changes, with the cumulative effects included in the current year’s income tax provision.

Derivative Financial Instruments

A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its cash flows, and therefore its value, by reference to an underlying instrument, index or referenced interest rate. These instruments include interest rate swaps, caps, floors, collars, financial forwards and futures contracts, swaptions, when-issued securities, foreign exchange contracts and options written and purchased. BB&T uses derivatives primarily to manage economic risk related to securities, commercial loans, MSRs and mortgage banking operations, long-term debt and other funding sources. BB&T also uses derivatives to facilitate transactions on behalf of its clients. The fair value of derivatives in a gain or loss position is included in other assets or liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

BB&T classifies its derivative financial instruments as either (1) a hedge of an exposure to changes in the fair value of a recorded asset or liability (“fair value hedge”), (2) a hedge of an exposure to changes in the cash flows of a recognized asset, liability or forecasted transaction (“cash flow hedge”), (3) a hedge of a net investment in a subsidiary, or (4) derivatives not designated as hedges. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized in current period earnings. BB&T has master netting agreements with the derivatives dealers with which it does business, but reflects gross assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

BB&T uses the long-haul method to assess hedge effectiveness. BB&T documents, both at inception and over the life of the hedge, at least quarterly, its analysis of actual and expected hedge effectiveness. This analysis includes techniques such as regression analysis and hypothetical derivatives to demonstrate that the hedge has been, and is expected to be, highly effective in off-setting corresponding changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. For cash flow hedges involving interest rate caps and collars, this analysis also includes consideration of whether critical terms match, the strike price of the hedging option matches the specified level beyond (or within) which the entity’s exposure is being hedged, the hedging instrument’s inflows (outflows) at its maturity date completely offset the change in the hedged transaction’s cash flows for the risk being hedged and the hedging instrument can be exercised only on its contractual maturity date. For a qualifying fair value hedge, changes in the value of the derivatives that have been highly effective as hedges are recognized in current period earnings along with the corresponding changes in the fair value of the designated hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged. For a qualifying cash flow hedge, the portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives that have been highly effective are recognized in OCI until the related cash flows from the hedged item are recognized in earnings. For qualifying cash flow hedges involving interest rate caps and collars, the initial fair value of the premium paid is allocated and recognized in the same future period that the hedged forecasted transaction impacts earnings.

For either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges, ineffectiveness may be recognized in noninterest income to the extent that changes in the value of the derivative instruments do not perfectly offset changes in the value of the hedged items. If the hedge ceases to be highly effective, BB&T discontinues hedge accounting and recognizes the changes in fair value in current period earnings. If a derivative that qualifies as a fair value or cash flow hedge is terminated or the designation removed, the realized or then unrealized gain or loss is recognized into income over the life of the hedged item (fair value hedge) or period in which the hedged item affects earnings (cash flow hedge). Immediate recognition in earnings is required upon sale or extinguishment of the hedged item (fair value hedge) or if it is probable that the hedged cash flows will not occur (cash flow hedge).

Derivatives used to manage economic risk not designated as hedges primarily represent economic risk management instruments of MSRs and mortgage banking operations, with gains or losses included in mortgage banking income. In connection with its mortgage banking activities, BB&T enters into loan commitments to fund residential mortgage loans at specified rates and for specified periods of time. To the extent that BB&T’s interest rate lock commitments relate to loans

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that will be held for sale upon funding, they are also accounted for as derivatives, with gains or losses included in mortgage banking income. Gains and losses on other derivatives used to manage economic risk are primarily associated with client derivative activity and included in other income.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the cost in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired (including identifiable intangibles) in transactions accounted for as acquisitions. BB&T allocates goodwill to the reporting unit(s) that receives significant benefits from the acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized over an estimated useful life, but rather is tested at least annually for impairment. BB&T performs its impairment testing in the fourth quarter of each year and more frequently if circumstances exist that indicate a possible reduction in the fair value of the business below its carrying value. BB&T measures impairment using the present value of estimated future cash flows. The analysis is based upon available information regarding expected future cash flows and discount rates. Discount rates are based upon the cost of capital specific to the industry in which the reporting unit operates. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second analysis is performed to measure the fair value of all assets and liabilities. If, based on the second analysis, it is determined that the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, BB&T would recognize impairment for the excess of carrying value over fair value.

CDI and other intangible assets include premiums paid for acquisitions of core deposits and other identifiable intangible assets. Intangible assets other than goodwill, which are determined to have finite lives, are amortized based upon the estimated economic benefits received.

Loan Securitizations

BB&T enters into loan securitization transactions related to most of its fixed-rate commercial and conforming residential mortgage loan originations. In connection with these transactions, loans are converted into RMBS issued primarily by FHLMC, FNMA and GNMA, and are subsequently sold to third party investors. BB&T records loan securitizations as a sale when the transferred loans are legally isolated from BB&T’s creditors and the other accounting criteria for a sale are met. Gains or losses recorded on loan securitizations are based in part on the net carrying amount of the loans sold, which is allocated between the loans sold and retained interests based on their relative fair values at the date of sale. BB&T generally retains the mortgage servicing on loans sold. Since quoted market prices are not typically available, BB&T estimates the fair value of these retained interests using modeling techniques to determine the net present value of expected future cash flows. Such models incorporate management’s best estimates of key variables, such as prepayment speeds and discount rates that would be used by market participants based on the risks involved.

MSRs

BB&T has two primary classes of MSRs for which it separately manages the economic risks: residential and commercial. Residential MSRs are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets primarily at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as a component of mortgage banking income. Commercial MSRs are recorded as other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the lower of cost or market and are amortized in proportion to, and over the estimated period, that net servicing income is expected to be received based on projections of the amount and timing of estimated future net cash flows. The amount and timing of estimated future net cash flows are updated based on actual results and updated projections. BB&T periodically evaluates its commercial MSRs for impairment.

Equity-Based Compensation

BB&T maintains various equity-based compensation plans. These plans provide for the granting of stock options (incentive and nonqualified), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs, performance units and performance shares to selected BB&T employees and directors. BB&T values share-based awards at the grant date fair value and recognizes the expense over the requisite service period taking into account retirement eligibility.

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations

BB&T offers various pension plans and postretirement benefit plans to employees. Calculation of the obligations and related expenses under these plans requires the use of actuarial valuation methods and assumptions. The discount rate assumption used to measure the postretirement benefit obligations is set by reference to published high-quality bond indices, as well as certain hypothetical spot-rate yield curves. These yield curves were constructed from the underlying bond price and yield data collected as of the plan’s measurement date and are represented by a series of annualized, individual discount rates with durations ranging from six months to thirty years. BB&T also considers the individual characteristics of the plan, such as projected cash flow patterns and payment durations, when setting the discount rate. The expected long-term rate of return on

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assets is based on the expected returns for each major asset class in which the plan invests, adjusted for the weight of each asset class in the target mix.

Insurance Income

Insurance commission revenue is recognized at the later of the billing date or the effective date of the related insurance policies. Insurance premiums from underwriting activities are recognized as income over the policy term. The portion of premiums that will be earned in the future is deferred and included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted new guidance impacting Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. The new guidance requires: quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used for Level 3 measurements; a qualitative discussion about the sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in the unobservable inputs disclosed, including the interrelationship between inputs; and a description of the company’s valuation processes. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on BB&T’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The new disclosures required by this guidance are included in Note 18 to these consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted new guidance impacting Comprehensive Income that requires all changes in OCI to be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The guidance does not change the items that must be reported in OCI. BB&T has elected to present two separate but consecutive financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted new guidance impacting Intangibles that permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the two step goodwill impairment test is required. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on BB&T’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will adopt new guidance impacting the presentation of certain items on the Balance Sheet. The new guidance requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information about derivatives and securities borrowing and lending transactions that have a right of setoff or are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The adoption of this guidance will not impact BB&T’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, but may result in certain additional disclosures.

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will adopt new guidance on Business Combinations. The new guidance clarifies that when a reporting entity recognizes an indemnification asset as a result of a government-assisted acquisition of a financial institution and subsequently a change in the cash flows expected to be collected on the indemnification asset occurs, the reporting entity should account for the change in the measurement of the indemnification asset on the same basis as the change in the assets subject to indemnification. Any amortization of changes in value should be limited to the lesser of the contractual term of the indemnification agreement or the remaining life of the indemnified assets. BB&T has previously accounted for its indemnification asset in accordance with this guidance; accordingly, this guidance will have no impact on BB&T’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will adopt new guidance impacting Comprehensive Income that requires a reporting entity to present significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income. The adoption of this guidance will not impact BB&T’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, but may result in certain additional disclosures.

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NOTE 2. Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and approximate fair values of securities available for sale and held to maturity were as follows:
				Amortized		Gross Unrealized				Fair
	December 31, 2012			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
				(Dollars in millions)
	Securities available for sale:
		GSE securities		$	290	$	—	$	—	$	290
		RMBS issued by GSE			20,482		466		18		20,930
		States and political subdivisions			1,948		153		90		2,011
		Non-agency RMBS			307		16		11		312
		Other securities			3		—		—		3
		Covered securities			1,147		444		—		1,591
			Total securities available for sale	$	24,177	$	1,079	$	119	$	25,137
	Securities held to maturity:
		GSE securities		$	3,808	$	17	$	1	$	3,824
		RMBS issued by GSE			9,273		238		1		9,510
		States and political subdivisions			34		1		1		34
		Other securities			479		4		3		480
			Total securities held to maturity	$	13,594	$	260	$	6	$	13,848

			Amortized		Gross Unrealized				Fair
December 31, 2011			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
			(Dollars in millions)
Securities available for sale:
	GSE securities		$	305	$	1	$	—	$	306
	RMBS issued by GSE			17,940		199		7		18,132
	States and political subdivisions			1,977		91		145		1,923
	Non-agency RMBS			423		—		55		368
	Other securities			7		—		—		7
	Covered securities			1,240		343		6		1,577
		Total securities available for sale	$	21,892	$	634	$	213	$	22,313
Securities held to maturity:
	GSE securities		$	500	$	—	$	—	$	500
	RMBS issued by GSE			13,028		32		23		13,037
	States and political subdivisions			35		—		2		33
	Other securities			531		1		4		528
		Total securities held to maturity	$	14,094	$	33	$	29	$	14,098

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the fair value of covered securities included $1.3 billion of non-agency RMBS and $326 million of municipal securities.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, securities with carrying values of approximately $19.0 billion and $15.5 billion, respectively, were pledged to secure municipal deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, other borrowings, and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

BB&T had certain investments in marketable debt securities and RMBS issued by FNMA and FHLMC that exceeded ten percent of shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2012. The FNMA investments had total amortized cost and fair value of $13.1 billion and $13.3 billion, respectively. The FHLMC investments had total amortized cost and fair value of $7.9 billion.

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The gross realized gains and losses recognized in income are reflected in the following table:
			Years Ended December 31,
				2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Gross gains		$	1	$	175	$	607
	Gross losses			(4)		(1)		(22)
		Net realized gains (losses)	$	(3)	$	174	$	585

The following table reflects changes in credit losses on other-than-temporarily impaired securities, which was primarily non-agency RMBS, where a portion of the unrealized loss was recognized in OCI. OTTI of $4 million related to covered securities during 2012 is not reflected in this table.

			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Balance at beginning of period			$	130	$	31	$	2
	Credit losses on securities not previously considered other-than-temporarily
		impaired		―		1		4
	Credit losses on securities for which OTTI was previously recognized			5		111		28
	Reductions for securities sold/settled during the period			(30)		(13)		(3)
Balance at end of period			$	105	$	130	$	31

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown in the accompanying table. The expected life of RMBS will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay the underlying mortgage loans with or without prepayment penalties. For purposes of the maturity table, RMBS, which are not due at a single maturity date, have been included in maturity groupings based on the contractual maturity.

		Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
		Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
December 31, 2012		Cost		Value		Cost		Value
		(Dollars in millions)
Due in one year or less		$	190	$	190	$	―	$	―
Due after one year through five years			130		133		―		―
Due after five years through ten years			636		676		3,674		3,688
Due after ten years			23,221		24,138		9,920		10,160
	Total debt securities	$	24,177	$	25,137	$	13,594	$	13,848

The following tables reflect the gross unrealized losses and fair values of BB&T’s investments, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
				Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
				Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	December 31, 2012			Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
				(Dollars in millions)
	Securities available for sale:
		RMBS issued by GSE		$	2,662	$	18	$	—	$	—	$	2,662	$	18
		States and political subdivisions			52		1		478		89		530		90
		Non-agency RMBS			—		—		113		11		113		11
			Total	$	2,714	$	19	$	591	$	100	$	3,305	$	119
	Securities held to maturity:
		GSE securities		$	805	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	805	$	1
		RMBS issued by GSE			593		1		—		—		593		1
		States and political subdivisions			22		1		—		—		22		1
		Other securities			266		3		—		—		266		3
			Total	$	1,686	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	1,686	$	6

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			Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
			Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
December 31, 2011			Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
			(Dollars in millions)
Securities available for sale:
	RMBS issued by GSE		$	3,098	$	7	$	—	$	—	$	3,098	$	7
	States and political subdivisions			16		3		702		142		718		145
	Non-agency RMBS			—		—		368		55		368		55
	Covered securities			29		6		—		—		29		6
		Total	$	3,143	$	16	$	1,070	$	197	$	4,213	$	213
Securities held to maturity:
	RMBS issued by GSE		$	7,770	$	23	$	—	$	—	$	7,770	$	23
	States and political subdivisions			33		2		—		—		33		2
	Other securities			207		4		—		—		207		4
		Total	$	8,010	$	29	$	—	$	—	$	8,010	$	29

BB&T conducts periodic reviews to identify and evaluate each investment with an unrealized loss for OTTI. An unrealized loss exists when the current fair value of an individual security is less than its amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses that are determined to be temporary in nature are recorded, net of tax, in AOCI for available-for-sale securities.

Factors considered in determining whether a loss is temporary include:

· The financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events that may influence the operations of the issuer;

· BB&T’s intent to sell and whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these debt securities before the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis;

· The length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost;

· Whether the decline in fair value is attributable to specific conditions, such as conditions in an industry or in a geographic area;

· Whether a debt security has been downgraded by a rating agency;

· Whether the financial condition of the issuer has deteriorated;

· The seniority of the security;

· Whether dividends have been reduced or eliminated, or scheduled interest payments on debt securities have not been made; and

· Any other relevant available information.

To the extent that BB&T has identified OTTI and does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that BB&T will not be required to sell the security prior to recovery, the credit component of the unrealized loss is recognized in earnings and the non-credit component is recognized in AOCI. In making this determination, BB&T considers its expected liquidity and capital needs, including its asset/liability management needs, forecasts, strategies and other relevant information.

BB&T uses cash flow modeling to evaluate non-agency RMBS in an unrealized loss position for potential credit impairment. These models give consideration to long-term macroeconomic factors applied to current security default rates, prepayment rates and recovery rates and security-level performance. At December 31, 2012, four non-agency RMBS with an unrealized loss were below investment grade. None of the unrealized losses were significant.

At December 31, 2012, $79 million of unrealized loss on municipal securities was the result of fair value hedge basis adjustments that are a component of amortized cost. Municipal securities in an unrealized loss position are evaluated for credit impairment through a qualitative analysis of issuer performance and the primary source of repayment. The evaluation of municipal securities indicated there were no credit losses evident.

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NOTE 3. Loans and Leases

The following table provides a breakdown of BB&T’s loans and leases, net of unearned income:
			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial	$	38,295	$	36,415
		CRE - other		11,461		10,689
		CRE - residential ADC		1,261		2,061
	Direct retail lending			15,817		14,506
	Sales finance			7,736		7,401
	Revolving credit			2,330		2,212
	Residential mortgage			24,272		20,581
	Other lending subsidiaries			10,137		8,737
		Total loans and leases held for investment (excluding covered loans)		111,309		102,602
	Covered			3,294		4,867
		Total loans and leases held for investment		114,603		107,469
	LHFS			3,761		3,736
		Total loans and leases	$	118,364	$	111,205

Unearned income and net deferred loan fees and costs totaled $298 million and $374 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

BB&T had $75.4 billion in loans secured by real estate at December 31, 2012. However, these loans were not concentrated in any specific market or geographic area other than Branch Bank’s primary markets. Certain loans have been pledged as collateral to the FHLB and to the FRB. The collateral pledged is used to secure FHLB advances and letters of credit issued by the FHLB and to provide additional borrowing capacity.

Changes in the carrying amount and accretable yield for purchased impaired and nonimpaired covered loans accounted for under the accretion method were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31, 2012								Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Purchased Impaired				Purchased Nonimpaired				Purchased Impaired				Purchased Nonimpaired
				Carrying				Carrying				Carrying				Carrying
		Accretable		Amount		Accretable		Amount		Accretable		Amount		Accretable		Amount
		Yield		of Loans		Yield		of Loans		Yield		of Loans		Yield		of Loans
		(Dollars in millions)
Balance at beginning of period		$	520	$	2,123	$	1,193	$	2,744	$	833	$	2,855	$	1,549	$	3,339
	Accretion		(219)		219		(541)		541		(358)		358		(691)		691
	Payments received, net		―		(942)		―		(1,391)		―		(1,090)		―		(1,286)
	Other, net		(37)		―		(35)		―		45		―		335		―
Balance at end of period		$	264	$	1,400	$	617	$	1,894	$	520	$	2,123	$	1,193	$	2,744
Outstanding unpaid principal balance
	at end of period			$	2,047			$	2,489			$	3,269			$	3,825

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The following table provides a summary of TDRs that continue to accrue interest and TDRs that have been placed in nonaccrual status:
				December 31,
				2012		2011
				(Dollars in millions)
	Performing TDRs:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial	$	77	$	74
			CRE - other		67		117
			CRE - residential ADC		21		44
		Direct retail lending			197		146
		Sales finance			19		8
		Revolving credit			56		62
		Residential mortgage (1)(2)			769		608
		Other lending subsidiaries			121		50
			Total performing TDRs (1)(2)		1,327		1,109
	Nonperforming TDRs (3)				240		280
			Total TDRs (1)(2)(3)(4)	$	1,567	$	1,389
(1)	Excludes mortgage TDRs held for investment that are government guaranteed totaling $313 million and $232 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Excludes mortgage TDRs held for sale that are government guaranteed totaling $2 million and $4 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(3)	Nonperforming TDRs are included in NPL disclosures.
(4)	All TDRs are considered impaired.  The ALLL attributable to these TDRs, excluding TDRs that are government guaranteed, totaled $281 million and $266 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Commitments to lend additional funds to clients with loans classified as TDRs were immaterial at December 31, 2012 and 2011. The gross additional interest income that would have been earned if the loans and leases classified as nonaccrual had performed in accordance with the original terms was approximately $70 million, $93 million and $131 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The gross additional interest income that would have been earned in 2012, 2011 and 2010 had performing TDRs performed in accordance with the original terms is immaterial.

The following table provides a summary of BB&T’s NPAs and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing:
			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	NPLs held for investment		$	1,380	$	1,872
	Foreclosed real estate (1)			107		536
	Other foreclosed property			49		42
		Total NPAs (excluding covered assets) (1)	$	1,536	$	2,450
	Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing (excluding covered loans) (2)(3)(4)		$	167	$	202
(1)	Excludes covered foreclosed real estate totaling $254 million and $378 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase totaling $517 million and $426 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(3)	Excludes covered loans 90 days or more past due totaling $442 million and $736 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(4)	Excludes mortgage loans 90 days or more past due that are government guaranteed totaling $254 million and $206 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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NOTE 4. Allowance for Credit Losses

		Beginning		Charge-						Ending
Year Ended December 31, 2012		Balance		Offs		Recoveries		Provision		Balance
		(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial	$	433	$	(337)	$	17	$	357	$	470
	CRE - other		334		(205)		13		62		204
	CRE - residential ADC		286		(190)		41		(37)		100
	Other lending subsidiaries		11		(8)		2		8		13
Retail:
	Direct retail lending		232		(224)		36		256		300
	Revolving credit		112		(81)		18		53		102
	Residential mortgage		365		(136)		3		96		328
	Sales finance		38		(26)		10		7		29
	Other lending subsidiaries		186		(217)		24		271		264
Covered			149		(34)		―		13		128
Unallocated			110		―		―		(30)		80
ALLL			2,256		(1,458)		164		1,056		2,018
RUFC			29		―		―		1		30
ACL		$	2,285	$	(1,458)	$	164	$	1,057	$	2,048

		Beginning		Charge-						Ending
Year Ended December 31, 2011		Balance		Offs		Recoveries		Provision		Balance
		(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial	$	621	$	(323)	$	28	$	107	$	433
	CRE - other		446		(273)		18		143		334
	CRE - residential ADC		469		(302)		25		94		286
	Other lending subsidiaries		21		(9)		3		(4)		11
Retail:
	Direct retail lending		246		(276)		37		225		232
	Revolving credit		109		(95)		19		79		112
	Residential mortgage		298		(269)		5		331		365
	Sales finance		47		(32)		9		14		38
	Other lending subsidiaries		177		(181)		22		168		186
Covered			144		(66)		―		71		149
Unallocated			130		―		―		(20)		110
ALLL			2,708		(1,826)		166		1,208		2,256
RUFC			47		―		―		(18)		29
ACL		$	2,755	$	(1,826)	$	166	$	1,190	$	2,285

	Beginning		Charge-								Ending
Year Ended December 31, 2010	Balance		Offs		Recoveries		Provision		Other		Balance
	(Dollars in millions)
ALLL	$	2,600	$	(2,658)	$	130	$	2,663	$	(27)	$	2,708
RUFC		72		―		―		(25)		―		47
ACL	$	2,672	$	(2,658)	$	130	$	2,638	$	(27)	$	2,755

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The following tables provide a breakdown of the ALLL and the recorded investment in loans based on the method for determining the allowance:
				ALLL
				December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
				Individually		Collectively		Individually		Collectively
				Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated
				for		for		for		for
				Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment
				(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial		$	73	$	397	$	77	$	356
		CRE - other			36		168		69		265
		CRE - residential ADC			21		79		50		236
		Other lending subsidiaries			1		12		1		10
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending			59		241		35		197
		Revolving credit			24		78		27		85
		Residential mortgage			130		198		152		213
		Sales finance			6		23		1		37
		Other lending subsidiaries			61		203		20		166
	Covered				―		128		―		149
	Unallocated				―		80		―		110
			Total	$	411	$	1,607	$	432	$	1,824

			Loans and Leases
			December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
			Individually		Collectively		Individually		Collectively
			Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated
			for		for		for		for
			Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment
			(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial		$	631	$	37,664	$	656	$	35,759
	CRE - other			312		11,149		511		10,178
	CRE - residential ADC			155		1,106		420		1,641
	Other lending subsidiaries			3		4,135		5		3,621
Retail:
	Direct retail lending			235		15,582		165		14,341
	Revolving credit			56		2,274		62		2,150
	Residential mortgage			1,187		23,085		931		19,650
	Sales finance			22		7,714		10		7,391
	Other lending subsidiaries			146		5,853		49		5,062
Covered				―		3,294		―		4,867
		Total	$	2,747	$	111,856	$	2,809	$	104,660

BB&T monitors the credit quality of its commercial portfolio segment using internal risk ratings. These risk ratings are based on established regulatory guidance. Loans with a Pass rating represent those not considered a problem credit. Special mention loans are those that have a potential weakness deserving management’s close attention. Substandard loans are those for which a well-defined weakness has been identified that may put full collection of contractual cash flows at risk. Substandard loans are placed in nonaccrual status when BB&T believes it is no longer probable it will collect all contractual cash flows. BB&T assigns an internal risk rating at loan origination and reviews the relationship again on an annual basis or at any point management becomes aware of information affecting the borrower’s ability to fulfill their obligations.

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BB&T monitors the credit quality of its retail portfolio segment based primarily on delinquency status, which is the primary factor considered in determining whether a retail loan should be classified as nonaccrual.

The following tables illustrate the credit quality indicators associated with loans and leases held for investment.  Covered loans are excluded from this analysis because their related allowance is determined by loan pool performance.

							CRE -		Other
			Commercial				Residential		Lending
December 31, 2012			& Industrial		CRE - Other		ADC		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Pass		$	36,044	$	10,095	$	859	$	4,093
	Special mention			274		120		41		13
	Substandard - performing			1,431		1,034		233		29
	Nonperforming			546		212		128		3
		Total	$	38,295	$	11,461	$	1,261	$	4,138

			Direct Retail		Revolving		Residential		Sales		Other Lending
			Lending		Credit		Mortgage		Finance		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Retail:
	Performing		$	15,685	$	2,330	$	24,003	$	7,729	$	5,916
	Nonperforming			132		―		269		7		83
		Total	$	15,817	$	2,330	$	24,272	$	7,736	$	5,999

							CRE -		Other
			Commercial				Residential		Lending
December 31, 2011			& Industrial		CRE - Other		ADC		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Pass		$	33,497	$	8,568	$	1,085	$	3,578
	Special mention			488		234		60		5
	Substandard - performing			1,848		1,493		540		35
	Nonperforming			582		394		376		8
		Total	$	36,415	$	10,689	$	2,061	$	3,626

			Direct Retail		Revolving		Residential		Sales		Other Lending
			Lending		Credit		Mortgage		Finance		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Retail:
	Performing		$	14,364	$	2,212	$	20,273	$	7,394	$	5,056
	Nonperforming			142		―		308		7		55
		Total	$	14,506	$	2,212	$	20,581	$	7,401	$	5,111

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The following tables represent aging analyses of BB&T's past due loans and leases held for investment.  Covered loans have been excluded from this aging analysis because they are covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements, and their related allowance is determined by loan pool performance due to the application of the accretion method.
				Accruing Loans and Leases
								90 Days Or		Nonaccrual		Total Loans And
						30-89 Days		More Past		Loans And		Leases, Excluding
	December 31, 2012			Current		Past Due		Due		Leases		Covered Loans
				(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial		$	37,706	$	42	$	1	$	546	$	38,295
		CRE - other			11,237		12		―		212		11,461
		CRE - residential ADC			1,131		2		―		128		1,261
		Other lending subsidiaries			4,106		20		9		3		4,138
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending			15,502		145		38		132		15,817
		Revolving credit			2,291		23		16		―		2,330
		Residential mortgage (1)(2)			22,555		582		344		269		23,750
		Sales finance			7,663		56		10		7		7,736
		Other lending subsidiaries			5,645		270		1		83		5,999
			Total (1)(2)	$	107,836	$	1,152	$	419	$	1,380	$	110,787

				Accruing Loans and Leases
								90 Days Or		Nonaccrual		Total Loans And
						30-89 Days		More Past		Loans And		Leases, Excluding
	December 31, 2011			Current		Past Due		Due		Leases		Covered Loans
				(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial		$	35,746	$	85	$	2	$	582	$	36,415
		CRE - other			10,273		22		―		394		10,689
		CRE - residential ADC			1,671		14		―		376		2,061
		Other lending subsidiaries			3,589		25		4		8		3,626
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending			14,146		162		56		142		14,506
		Revolving credit			2,173		22		17		―		2,212
		Residential mortgage (1)(2)			19,406		560		307		308		20,581
		Sales finance			7,301		75		18		7		7,401
		Other lending subsidiaries			4,807		248		1		55		5,111
			Total (1)(2)	$	99,112	$	1,213	$	405	$	1,872	$	102,602
(1)	Residential mortgage loans include $84 million and $81 million in government guaranteed loans 30-89 days past due, and $252 million and $203 million in government guaranteed loans 90 days or more past due as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Residential mortgage loans exclude $5 million and $7 million in loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase which are past due 30-89 days at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Residential mortgage loans exclude $517 million and $426 million in loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase, which are past due 90 days or more at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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The following tables set forth certain information regarding BB&T's impaired loans, excluding purchased impaired loans and LHFS, that were evaluated for specific reserves.
							Unpaid				Average		Interest
					Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income
	As Of / For The Year Ended December 31, 2012				Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized
					(Dollars in millions)
	With No Related Allowance Recorded:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial		$	116	$	232	$	―	$	117	$	―
			CRE - other			60		108		―		81		―
			CRE - residential ADC			44		115				103		―
		Retail:
			Direct retail lending			19		73		―		19		1
			Residential mortgage (1)			120		201		―		80		2
			Sales finance			1		3		―		1		―
			Other lending subsidiaries			2		6		―		3		―
	With An Allowance Recorded:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial			515		551		73		522		3
			CRE - other			252		255		36		319		5
			CRE - residential ADC			111		116		21		180		1
			Other lending subsidiaries			3		3		1		4		―
		Retail:
			Direct retail lending			216		226		59		140		9
			Revolving credit			56		56		24		59		2
			Residential mortgage (1)			754		770		104		649		28
			Sales finance			21		21		6		13		―
			Other lending subsidiaries			144		146		61		66		2
				Total (1)	$	2,434	$	2,882	$	385	$	2,356	$	53

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							Unpaid				Average		Interest
					Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income
	As Of / For The Year Ended December 31, 2011				Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized
					(Dollars in millions)
	With No Related Allowance Recorded:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial		$	114	$	196	$	―	$	153	$	―
			CRE - other			102		163		―		142		―
			CRE - residential ADC			153		289		―		187		―
		Retail:
			Direct retail lending			19		74		―		23		1
			Residential mortgage (1)			46		85		―		31		1
			Sales finance			1		1		―		1		―
			Other lending subsidiaries			2		4		―		1		―
	With An Allowance Recorded:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial			542		552		77		482		4
			CRE - other			409		433		69		466		7
			CRE - residential ADC			267		298		50		360		4
			Other lending subsidiaries			5		5		1		4		―
		Retail:
			Direct retail lending			146		153		35		148		9
			Revolving credit			62		61		27		62		3
			Residential mortgage (1)			653		674		125		627		28
			Sales finance			9		10		1		6		―
			Other lending subsidiaries			47		50		20		35		2
				Total (1)	$	2,577	$	3,048	$	405	$	2,728	$	59
(1)	Residential mortgage loans exclude $313 million and $232 million in government guaranteed loans and related allowance of $26 million and $27 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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The following tables provide a summary of the primary reason current year loan modifications were classified as TDRs and their estimated impact on the ALLL:
			Years Ended December 31,
			2012								2011
			Types of								Types of
			Modifications (1)						Impact To		Modifications (1)				Impact To
			Rate (2)		Structure		Other		ALLL		Rate (2)		Structure		ALLL
			(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial	$	37	$	63	$	14	$	―	$	29	$	68	$	5
		CRE - other		60		45		7		―		56		58		8
		CRE - residential ADC		41		34		3		(1)		29		47		10
		Other lending subsidiaries		―		―		―		―		1		1		―
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending		38		17		82		35		51		5		9
		Revolving credit		30		―		―		5		40		―		8
		Residential mortgage		106		88		135		22		142		35		17
		Sales finance		4		―		12		4		5		5		1
		Other lending subsidiaries		106		2		17		35		37		7		15
(1)	Includes modifications made to existing TDRs, as well as new modifications that are considered TDRs.  Balances represent the recorded investment as of the end of the period in which the modification was made.
(2)	Includes TDRs made with a below market interest rate that also includes a modification of loan structure.

During 2012, a national bank regulatory agency issued guidance that requires certain loans that had been discharged in bankruptcy and not reaffirmed by the borrower to be accounted for as TDRs and possibly as nonperforming, regardless of their actual payment history and expected performance. As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s primary regulators had not reached a final decision on how this guidance may apply to its regulated entities. BB&T concluded that these loans should be classified as TDRs and these are included in “Other” in the above table. BB&T has also concluded there is a reasonable expectation of collection of principal and interest and has classified these loans as performing unless already classified as nonperforming.

Charge-offs recorded at the modification date were $25 million and $47 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The forgiveness of principal or interest for TDRs recorded during the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was immaterial.

The following table summarizes the pre-default balance for modifications that experienced a payment default that had been classified as TDRs during the previous 12 months. BB&T defines payment default as movement of the TDR to nonaccrual status, foreclosure or charge-off, whichever occurs first.

			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial	$	8	$	39
		CRE - other		6		92
		CRE - residential ADC		14		80
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending		8		16
		Revolving credit		12		15
		Residential mortgage		36		31
		Sales finance		―		2
		Other lending subsidiaries		12		5
If a TDR subsequently defaults, BB&T evaluates the TDR for possible impairment.  As a result, the related allowance may be increased or charge-offs may be taken to reduce the carrying value of the loan.

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NOTE 5. Premises and Equipment

A summary of premises and equipment is presented in the accompanying table:

		Estimated	December 31,
		Useful Life	2012		2011
		(Years)	(Dollars in millions)
Land and land improvements			$	547	$	508
Buildings and building improvements		40		1,235		1,220
Furniture and equipment		5 - 10		1,141		1,132
Leasehold improvements				555		521
Construction in progress				37		37
Capitalized leases on premises and equipment				59		52
	Total			3,574		3,470
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization				(1,686)		(1,615)
	Net premises and equipment		$	1,888	$	1,855

BB&T has noncancelable leases covering certain premises and equipment. Total rent expense applicable to operating leases was $215 million, $199 million and $188 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Rental income from owned properties and subleases was $8 million, $7 million and $8 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Future minimum lease payments for operating leases for the five years subsequent to 2012 are $197 million, $181 million, $164 million, $147 million and $128 million. The payments for 2018 and later years total $613 million.

NOTE 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill attributable to each of BB&T’s operating segments are reflected in the table below. To date, there have been no goodwill impairments recorded by BB&T.

				Residential		Dealer
		Community		Mortgage		Financial		Specialized		Insurance		Financial
		Banking		Banking		Services		Lending		Services		Services		Total
		(Dollars in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2011		$	4,537	$	7	$	111	$	94	$	1,067	$	192	$	6,008
	Acquired goodwill, net		―		―		―		―		45		―		45
	Contingent consideration		―		―		―		―		20		―		20
	Other adjustments		5		―		―		―		―		―		5
Balance, December 31, 2011		$	4,542	$	7	$	111	$	94	$	1,132	$	192	$	6,078
	Acquired goodwill, net		358		―		―		5		358		―		721
	Contingent consideration		―		―		―		―		3		―		3
	Other adjustments		―		―		―		―		2		―		2
Balance, December 31, 2012		$	4,900	$	7	$	111	$	99	$	1,495	$	192	$	6,804

The following table presents the gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization for BB&T’s identifiable intangible assets subject to amortization:
				December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
				Gross				Net		Gross				Net
				Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying		Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying
				Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amount		Amortization		Amount
				(Dollars in millions)
	Identifiable intangible assets:
		CDI		$	672	$	(522)	$	150	$	626	$	(484)	$	142
		Other (1)			1,080		(557)		523		787		(485)		302
			Totals	$	1,752	$	(1,079)	$	673	$	1,413	$	(969)	$	444
(1)	Other identifiable intangibles are primarily customer relationship intangibles.

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During 2012, BB&T acquired the life and property and casualty insurance divisions of Crump Group Inc. The changes in Insurance Services goodwill and other identifiable intangibles were primarily the result of this acquisition, although the final purchase accounting has not been completed.

During 2012, BB&T completed the acquisition of Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based BankAtlantic. BB&T acquired approximately $1.7 billion in loans and assumed approximately $3.5 billion in deposits. BB&T also assumed the seller’s obligations with respect to outstanding trust preferred securities, with an aggregate principal balance of $285 million. In exchange for the assumption of these liabilities, BB&T received a 95% preferred interest in a newly established LLC, which holds a pool of loans and other net assets. BankAtlantic Bancorp also provided BB&T with an incremental $35 million guarantee to further assure BB&T’s recovery of the $285 million. The LLC’s assets will be monetized over time and once BB&T has recovered $285 million in preference amount from the LLC plus a defined return, BB&T’s interest in the LLC will terminate. The net purchase price received, excluding cash held by BankAtlantic, was $45 million, which consisted of net liabilities assumed less a deposit premium of $316 million. The changes in Community Banking goodwill and CDI were primarily the result of this acquisition, although the final purchase accounting has not been completed.

At December 31, 2012, the weighted-average remaining life of CDI and other identifiable intangibles was 7.9 years and 15.9 years, respectively. Estimated amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets for each for the next five years total $105 million, $89 million, $75 million, $65 million and $56 million.

NOTE 7. Loan Servicing

Residential Mortgage Banking Activities

The following tables summarize residential mortgage banking activities for the periods presented:

			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Mortgage loans managed or securitized (1)		$	29,882	$	26,559
	Less: Loans securitized and transferred to securities available for sale			4		4
		LHFS		3,547		3,394
		Covered mortgage loans		1,040		1,264
		Mortgage loans sold with recourse		1,019		1,316
	Mortgage loans held for investment		$	24,272	$	20,581
	Mortgage loans on nonaccrual status		$	269	$	308
	Mortgage loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest (2)			92		104
	Mortgage loans net charge-offs - year to date			133		264
	Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans servicing portfolio			101,270		91,640
	Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others			73,769		67,066
	Maximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liability			446		522
	Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure			12		6
	Repurchase reserves for mortgage loan sales to GSEs			59		29
(1)	Balances exclude loans serviced for others with no other continuing involvement.
(2)	Includes amounts related to residential mortgage LHFS and excludes amounts related to government guaranteed loans and covered mortgage loans.  Refer to the Loans and Leases Note for additional disclosures related to past due government guaranteed loans.

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		As Of / For The
		Years Ended December 31,
		2012			2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans sold from the held for
	sale portfolio	$	25,640		$	17,202
Pre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for sale			539			175
Servicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for others			247			240
Approximate weighted average servicing fee on the outstanding balance of
	residential mortgage loans serviced for others		0.32	%		0.34	%
Weighted average coupon interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for others			4.59			5.02

The unpaid principal balances of BB&T’s total residential mortgage loans serviced for others consist primarily of agency conforming fixed-rate mortgage loans. Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in loans and leases on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T sold residential mortgage loans from the held for sale portfolio and recognized pre-tax gains including marking LHFS to fair value and the impact of interest rate lock commitments. These gains are recorded in noninterest income as a component of mortgage banking income. BB&T retained the related MSRs and receives servicing fees.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T had residential mortgage loans sold with recourse liability. In the event of nonperformance by the borrower, BB&T has recourse exposure for these loans. At both December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T has recorded reserves related to these recourse exposures. Payments made to date have been immaterial.

BB&T also issues standard representations and warranties related to mortgage loan sales to GSEs. Although these agreements often do not specify limitations, BB&T does not believe that any payments related to these warranties would materially change the financial condition or results of operations of BB&T.

Residential MSRs are primarily recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as a component of mortgage banking income in the Consolidated Statements of Income for each period. BB&T uses various derivative instruments to mitigate the income statement effect of changes in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs and assumptions of its residential MSRs. The following is an analysis of the activity in BB&T’s residential MSRs:

				Years Ended December 31,
				2012		2011		2010
				(Dollars in millions)
	Carrying value, January 1,			$	563	$	830	$	832
		Additions			270		225		265
		Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions:
			Prepayment speeds		19		(284)		(66)
			Weighted average OAS		(36)		(20)		(28)
			Servicing costs		(22)		(30)		(44)
			Other		7		(7)		―
		Other changes (1)			(174)		(151)		(129)
	Carrying value, December 31,			$	627	$	563	$	830
	Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments used to mitigate the
		income statement effect of changes in fair value		$	128	$	394	$	196
(1)	Represents the realization of expected net servicing cash flows, expected borrower payments and the passage of time.

During 2012, the prepayment speed assumptions were updated as actual prepayments have slowed relative to modeled projections as interest rates have begun to stabilize and the higher coupon, faster prepaying mortgage loans were refinanced over the past two years. Management also increased its OAS assumption to reflect the return that management believes a market participant would require in the current market. The servicing costs assumptions have also been increased due to the expectation of higher costs that continued to impact the industry.

At December 31, 2012, the valuation of MSRs was based on prepayment speeds ranging from 15.3% to 18.5% and OAS ranging from 8.22% to 8.35%. The sensitivity of the current fair value of the residential MSRs to immediate 10% and 20% adverse changes in key economic assumptions is included in the accompanying table:

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			December 31,
			2012			2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Fair value of residential MSRs			$	627		$	563
Composition of residential loans serviced for others:
	Fixed-rate mortgage loans			99	%		99	%
	Adjustable-rate mortgage loans			1			1
		Total		100	%		100	%
Weighted average life				4.4	yrs		3.7	yrs
Prepayment speed				17.3	%		20.8	%
	Effect on fair value of a 10% increase		$	(35)		$	(35)
	Effect on fair value of a 20% increase			(67)			(66)
Weighted average OAS				8.3	%		6.9	%
	Effect on fair value of a 10% increase		$	(17)		$	(12)
	Effect on fair value of a 20% increase			(33)			(23)

The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in fair value based on adverse changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in the above table, the effect of an adverse variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption; while in reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which may magnify or counteract the effect of the change.

Commercial Mortgage Banking Activities

CRE mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in loans and leases on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes commercial mortgage banking activities for the periods presented:

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid principal balance of CRE mortgages serviced for others		$	29,520	$	25,367
CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions			4,970		4,520
Maximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages
	sold with recourse liability		1,368		1,226
Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure			13		15
Originated CRE mortgages during the period - year to date			4,934		4,803

NOTE 8. Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Short-Term Borrowed Funds

Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term borrowed funds are summarized as follows:

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Federal funds purchased		$	4	$	12
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			514		619
Master notes			37		296
Other short-term borrowed funds			2,309		2,639
	Total	$	2,864	$	3,566

Federal funds purchased represent unsecured borrowings from other banks and generally mature daily. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are borrowings collateralized primarily by securities of the U.S. government or its agencies. Master notes are unsecured, non-negotiable obligations of BB&T (variable rate commercial paper) that mature in 270 days or less. Other short-term borrowed funds include unsecured bank notes that mature in less than one year, bank obligations with

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a maturity of seven days that are collateralized by municipal securities and U.S. Treasury tax and loan deposit notes payable to the U.S. Treasury upon demand.

A summary of selected data related to Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term borrowed funds follows:

		As Of / For The Years Ended December 31,
		2012			2011			2010
		(Dollars in millions)
	Maximum outstanding at any month-end during the year	$	4,385		$	10,473		$	11,690
	Balance outstanding at end of year		2,864			3,566			5,673
	Average outstanding during the year		3,408			5,189			9,022
	Average interest rate during the year (1)		0.20	%		0.21	%		0.24	%
	Average interest rate at end of year		0.22			0.20			0.46
(1)	Includes the impact of derivative activities.

 NOTE 9. Deposits

A summary of BB&T’s deposits is presented in the accompanying table:

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Noninterest-bearing deposits		$	32,452	$	25,684
Interest checking			21,091		20,701
Money market and savings			47,908		44,618
Certificates and other time deposits			31,624		33,899
Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing			―		37
	Total deposits	$	133,075	$	124,939
Time deposits $100,000 and greater		$	19,328	$	19,819

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NOTE 10. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt comprised the following:

				December 31,
				2012		2011
				(Dollars in millions)
	BB&T Corporation:
		3.85% Senior Notes Due 2012		$	―	$	1,000
		3.38% Senior Notes Due 2013			500		500
		5.70% Senior Notes Due 2014			510		510
		2.05% Senior Notes Due 2014			700		700
		Floating Rate Senior Note Due 2014 (1)			300		300
		3.95% Senior Notes Due 2016			500		499
		3.20% Senior Notes Due 2016			999		999
		2.15% Senior Notes Due 2017			748		―
		1.60% Senior Notes Due 2017			749		―
		1.45% Senior Notes Due 2018			499		―
		6.85% Senior Notes Due 2019			539		538
		4.75% Subordinated Notes Due 2012 (2)			―		490
		5.20% Subordinated Notes Due 2015 (2)			933		933
		4.90% Subordinated Notes Due 2017 (2)			345		342
		5.25% Subordinated Notes Due 2019 (2)			586		586
		3.95% Subordinated Notes Due 2022 (2)			298		―
	Branch Bank:
		Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Due 2016 (2)(3)			350		350
		Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Due 2017 (2)(3)			262		262
		4.875% Subordinated Notes Due 2013 (2)			222		222
		5.625% Subordinated Notes Due 2016 (2)			386		386
	FHLB Advances to Branch Bank: (4)
		Varying maturities to 2034			8,994		8,998
	Junior Subordinated Debt to Unconsolidated Trusts (5)				―		3,271
	Other Long-Term Debt				100		83
	Fair value hedge-related basis adjustments				594		834
			Total Long-Term Debt	$	19,114	$	21,803
(1)	This floating-rate senior note is based on LIBOR and had an effective rate of 1.01% at December 31, 2012.
(2)	Subordinated notes that qualify under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 2 supplementary capital, subject to certain limitations.
(3)	These floating-rate securities are based on LIBOR, but the majority of the cash flows have been swapped to a fixed rate.  The effective rate paid on these securities including the effect of the swapped portion was 3.25% at December 31, 2012.
(4)	Certain of these advances have been swapped to floating rates from fixed rates or from fixed rates to floating rates.  At December 31, 2012, the weighted average rate paid on these advances including the effect of the swapped portion was 3.58%, and the weighted average maturity was 6.9 years.
(5)	Securities that qualified under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 1 capital, subject to certain limitations.

Excluding capitalized leases, future debt maturities total $1.7 billion, $2.1 billion, $1.1 billion, $3.9 billion, and $2.5 billion for the next five years. The maturities for 2018 and later years total $7.8 billion.

In connection with the acquisition of BankAtlantic, BB&T assumed $285 million in junior subordinated debt to unconsolidated trusts, which was redeemed prior to December 31, 2012. BB&T has no junior subordinated debt outstanding as of December 31, 2012.

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NOTE 11. Shareholders’ Equity

Preferred Stock

Dividends on the preferred stock, if declared, accrue and are payable quarterly, in arrears. For each issuance, BB&T issued depositary shares, each of which represents a fractional ownership interest in a share of the Company’s preferred stock. The preferred stock has no stated maturity and redemption is solely at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, upon the occurrence of a regulatory capital treatment event, as defined. In addition, the preferred stock may be redeemed in whole or in part, on any dividend payment date after five years from the date of issuance. Under current rules, any redemption of the preferred stock is subject to prior approval of the FRB. The preferred stock is not subject to any sinking fund or other obligations of the Company.

The following table presents a summary of the preferred stock as of December 31, 2012:

	Issuance	Liquidation		Net		Dividend
Issue	Date	Amount		Proceeds		Rate
		(Dollars in millions)
Series D Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	5/1/12	$	575	$	559	5.850	%
Series E Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	7/31/12		1,150		1,120	5.625
Series F Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	10/31/12		450		437	5.200
		$	2,175	$	2,116

Equity-Based Plans

At December 31, 2012, BB&T had options, restricted shares and restricted share units outstanding from the following equity-based compensation plans: the 2012 Plan, the 2004 Plan, the Omnibus Plan, the Directors’ Plan, and a plan assumed from an acquired entity. BB&T’s shareholders have approved all equity-based compensation plans with the exception of the plan assumed from an acquired entity. As of December 31, 2012, the 2012 Plan is the only plan that has shares available for future grants. The 2012 and 2004 Plans allow for accelerated vesting of awards for holders who retire and have met all retirement eligibility requirements and in connection with certain other events.

BB&T’s 2012 and 2004 Plans are intended to assist the Company in recruiting and retaining employees, directors and independent contractors and to associate the interests of eligible participants with those of BB&T and its shareholders. At December 31, 2012, there were 30.6 million non-qualified and incentive stock options at exercise prices ranging from $16.88 to $44.20, 13.9 million restricted shares and restricted share units outstanding under the 2004 Plan and 110 thousand restricted share units outstanding under the 2012 Plan. Awards outstanding under the 2004 and 2012 Plans vest as follows: (1) those granted prior to 2010 generally vest over five years and (2) those granted after 2009 generally vest over four years. Options outstanding have a ten year term. At December 31, 2012, there were no shares available for future grants under the 2004 Plan and 34.9 million shares available for future grants under the 2012 Plan.

At December 31, 2012, 14.7 million non-qualified and qualified stock options at prices ranging from $32.66 to $43.25 were outstanding under the Omnibus Plan. All options under this plan are fully vested and have a ten year term.

BB&T measures the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants awarded in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Substantially all of BB&T’s option awards are granted in February of each year:

		December 31,
		2012			2011			2010
Assumptions:
	Risk-free interest rate		1.5	%		1.7	%		2.0	%
	Dividend yield		4.4			3.5			5.4
	Volatility factor		33.0			37.2			36.0
	Expected life		7.0	yrs		7.4	yrs		7.2	yrs
Fair value of options per share		$	6.07		$	7.45		$	5.60

BB&T determines the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model as follows: the risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant; the dividend yield is based on the historical dividend yield of BB&T’s stock, adjusted to reflect the expected dividend yield over the expected life of the option; the volatility factor is based on the historical volatility of BB&T’s stock, adjusted to reflect the ways in which current information

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indicates that the future is reasonably expected to differ from the past; and the weighted-average expected life is based on the historical behavior of employees related to exercises, forfeitures and cancellations.

BB&T measures the fair value of restricted shares based on the price of BB&T’s common stock on the grant date and the fair value of restricted share units based on the price of BB&T’s common stock on the grant date less the present value of expected dividends that are foregone during the vesting period.

A summary of selected data related to BB&T’s equity-based compensation costs follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
	(Dollars in millions)
Equity-based compensation expense	$	97	$	98	$	79
Income tax benefit from equity-based compensation expense		36		36		30
Intrinsic value of options exercised and RSUs that vested during the year		62		54		22
Grant date fair value of equity-based awards that vested during the year		88		76		39
			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Unrecognized compensation cost related to equity-based awards			$	98	$	109
Weighted-average life over which compensation cost is expected to be recognized (years)				2.0		2.6

The following table details the activity during 2012 related to stock options awarded by BB&T:

							Wtd. Avg.
			Wtd. Avg.		Aggregate		Remaining
			Exercise		Intrinsic		Contractual
		Options	Price		Value		Life
		(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Outstanding at January 1, 2012		45,384,554	$	34.42
	Granted	4,686,780		30.09
	Exercised	(1,345,570)		23.70
	Forfeited or expired	(3,334,690)		36.35
Outstanding at December 31, 2012		45,391,074		34.15	$	37	4.3	yrs
Exercisable at December 31, 2012		34,229,207		36.06		18	3.2
Exercisable and expected to vest at December 31, 2012		44,678,275		34.25		36	4.3

The following table details the activity related to restricted shares and restricted share units awarded by BB&T:

			Wtd. Avg.
			Grant Date
		Shares/Units	Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2012		13,462,630	$	19.47
	Granted	2,614,405		25.79
	Vested	(1,812,225)		30.60
	Forfeited	(333,986)		19.24
Nonvested at December 31, 2012		13,930,824		19.26

At December 31, 2012, BB&T’s restricted shares and restricted share units had a weighted-average life of 1.6 years. At December 31, 2012, management estimates that 12.5 million restricted shares and restricted share units will vest over a weighted-average life of 1.7 years.

Share Repurchase Activity

At December 31, 2012, BB&T was authorized to repurchase an additional 44 million shares under the June 27, 2006 Board of Directors’ authorization. No shares of common stock were repurchased under this plan during 2012, 2011 or 2010.

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NOTE 12. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The balances in AOCI are shown in the following table:
				December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
						Deferred		After-				Deferred		After-
				Pre-Tax		Tax Expense		Tax		Pre-Tax		Tax Expense		Tax
				Amount		(Benefit)		Amount		Amount		(Benefit)		Amount
				(Dollars in millions)
	Unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs			$	(1,146)	$	(432)	$	(714)	$	(965)	$	(362)	$	(603)
	Unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges				(277)		(104)		(173)		(254)		(95)		(159)
	Unrealized net gains (losses) on securities
		available for sale			960		362		598		421		158		263
	FDIC’s share of unrealized (gains) losses on
		securities available for sale under loss
		share agreements			(410)		(154)		(256)		(311)		(116)		(195)
	Other, net				(30)		(16)		(14)		(37)		(18)		(19)
			Total	$	(903)	$	(344)	$	(559)	$	(1,146)	$	(433)	$	(713)

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, unrealized net losses on securities available for sale, excluding covered securities, included $11 million and $55 million, respectively, of pre-tax losses related to other-than-temporarily impaired non-agency RMBS where a portion of the loss was recognized in net income.

NOTE 13. Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes comprised the following:
			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Current expense:
		Federal	$	252	$	83	$	161
		State		67		26		18
		Foreign		2		2		2
	Total current expense			321		111		181
	Deferred expense (benefit):
		Federal		417		163		(65)
		State		26		22		(1)
	Total deferred expense (benefit)			443		185		(66)
	Provision for income taxes		$	764	$	296	$	115

The foreign income tax expense is related to income generated on assets controlled by a foreign subsidiary of Branch Bank.

The reasons for the difference between the provision for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate to income before income taxes were as follows:

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		Years Ended December 31,
		2012			2011			2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Federal income taxes at statutory rate of 35%		$	977		$	570		$	339
Increase (decrease) in provision for income taxes as a result of:
	State income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit		61			31			11
	Federal tax credits		(126)			(115)			(105)
	Tax exempt income		(133)			(135)			(125)
	Nontaxable gain on termination of leveraged lease		(12)			(22)			(2)
	Other, net		(3)			(33)			(3)
Provision for income taxes		$	764		$	296		$	115
Effective income tax rate			27.4	%		18.2	%		11.9	%

The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected in the table below. Net deferred tax assets are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Deferred tax assets:
	ALLL		$	771	$	855
	Postretirement plans			432		362
	Equity-based compensation			144		130
	Loan/securities basis difference			6		127
	Foreclosed property write-downs			56		240
	Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges			105		95
	Other			277		257
Total deferred tax assets				1,791		2,066
Deferred tax liabilities:
	Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale			201		31
	Lease financing			270		267
	Prepaid pension plan expense			373		352
	Loan fees and expenses			244		225
	Depreciation			57		76
	Identifiable intangible assets			161		92
	Loan servicing rights			201		156
	Derivatives and hedging			163		136
	Other			70		89
Total deferred tax liabilities				1,740		1,424
		Net deferred tax assets	$	51	$	642

On a periodic basis, BB&T evaluates its income tax positions based on tax laws and regulations and financial reporting considerations, and records adjustments as appropriate. This evaluation takes into consideration the status of current taxing authorities’ examinations of BB&T’s tax returns, recent positions taken by the taxing authorities on similar transactions, if any, and the overall tax environment in relation to tax-advantaged transactions. The following table presents changes in unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

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		Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Beginning balance of unrecognized tax benefits		$	301	$	292	$	179
	Additions based on tax positions related to current year		14		―		―
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		―		6		―
	Settlements		(5)		(1)		―
	Lapse of statute of limitations		―		―		(1)
	Unrecognized deferred tax benefits from business acquisitions		(13)		4		114
Ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits		$	297	$	301	$	292

As of December 31, 2012, BB&T had $297 million of unrecognized Federal and state tax benefits that would have impacted the effective tax rate if recognized. In addition, the Company had $37 million and $39 million in liabilities for tax-related interest recorded on its Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Total interest, net of the Federal benefit, related to unrecognized tax benefits recognized in the 2012, 2011 and 2010 Consolidated Statements of Income was immaterial. BB&T classifies interest and penalties related to income taxes as a component of the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The IRS has completed its Federal income tax examinations of BB&T through 2007.  Various years remain subject to examination by state taxing authorities.  In February 2010, BB&T received an IRS statutory notice of deficiency for tax years 2002-2007 asserting a liability for taxes, penalties and interest of approximately $892 million related to the disallowance of foreign tax credits and other deductions claimed by a subsidiary in connection with a financing transaction.  BB&T paid the disputed tax, penalties and interest in March 2010 and filed a lawsuit seeking a refund in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.  The Court has scheduled the trial to begin March 4, 2013.  BB&T recorded a receivable in other assets for the amount of this payment, less the reserve considered necessary in accordance with applicable income tax accounting guidance.  On February 11, 2013, the U.S. Tax Court issued an adverse opinion in a case between the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and the IRS involving a transaction with a structure similar to BB&T’s financing transaction.  BB&T has confidence in its position because, among other reasons, BB&T will raise arguments and issues in its case that were not considered by the Tax Court.  Bank of New York Mellon has indicated it intends to appeal the decision.  Nonetheless, BB&T recognized a charge of approximately $281 million in the first quarter of 2013 as a result of its consideration of this adverse decision.  As litigation progresses, it is reasonably possible changes in the reserve for uncertain tax positions could range from a decrease of $496 million to an increase of $328 million within the next 12 months.

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NOTE 14. Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Retirement Plans

BB&T provides a defined benefit retirement plan qualified under the Internal Revenue Code that covers most employees. Benefits are based on years of service, age at retirement and the employee's compensation during the five highest consecutive years of earnings within the last ten years of employment.

In addition, supplemental retirement benefits are provided to certain key officers under supplemental defined benefit executive retirement plans, which are not qualified under the Internal Revenue Code. Although technically unfunded plans, a Rabbi Trust and insurance policies on the lives of the certain covered employees are available to finance future benefits.

The following are the significant actuarial assumptions that were used to determine net periodic pension costs for the qualified pension plan:

		December 31,
		2012		2011		2010
	Weighted average assumed discount rate	4.82	%	5.52	%	6.16	%
	Weighted average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.00		8.00		8.00
	Assumed long-term rate of annual compensation increases (1)	4.50		4.50		4.50
(1)	Represents the rate to be achieved by 2015.

The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets represents the average rate of return expected to be earned on plan assets over the period the benefits included in the benefit obligation are to be paid. In developing the expected rate of return, BB&T considers long-term compound annualized returns of historical market data for each asset category, as well as historical actual returns on the plan assets. Using this reference information, the Company develops forward-looking return expectations for each asset category and a weighted average expected long-term rate of return for the plan based on target asset allocations contained in BB&T's Investment Policy Statement.

Financial data relative to the defined benefit pension plans is summarized in the following tables for the years indicated. The qualified pension plan prepaid asset is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of other assets and the nonqualified pension plans accrued liability is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of other liabilities. The data is calculated using an actuarial measurement date of December 31.

					Years Ended December 31,
					2012		2011		2010
					(Dollars in millions)
Net Periodic Pension Cost:
	Service cost				$	120	$	105	$	83
	Interest cost					110		103		93
	Estimated return on plan assets					(200)		(197)		(178)
	Net amortization and other					76		34		24
		Net periodic benefit cost				106		45		22
Pre-Tax Amounts Recognized in Total Comprehensive Income:
	Net actuarial loss (gain)					270		388		133
	Net amortization					(76)		(34)		(24)
		Net amount recognized in OCI				194		354		109
			Total net periodic pension costs (income) recognized in
				total comprehensive income, pre-tax	$	300	$	399	$	131

The following are the significant actuarial assumptions that were used to determine benefit obligations:
		December 31,
		2012		2011
	Weighted average assumed discount rate	4.25	%	4.82	%
	Assumed rate of annual compensation increases (1)	4.50		4.50
(1)	Represents the rate to be achieved by 2015.

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		Qualified Pension Plan				Nonqualified Pension Plans
		Years Ended December 31,				Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Projected benefit obligation, January 1,		$	2,055	$	1,696	$	207	$	182
	Service cost		113		99		7		6
	Interest cost		100		93		10		10
	Actuarial (gain) loss		296		218		70		17
	Benefits paid		(57)		(51)		(7)		(8)
	Acquisitions		41		―		―		―
Projected benefit obligation, December 31,		$	2,548	$	2,055	$	287	$	207
Accumulated benefit obligation, December 31,		$	2,166	$	1,784	$	213	$	178

		Qualified Pension Plan				Nonqualified Pension Plans
		Years Ended December 31,				Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Fair value of plan assets, January 1,		$	2,478	$	2,484	$	—	$	—
	Actual return on plan assets		295		45		—		—
	Employer contributions		202		—		7		8
	Benefits paid		(57)		(51)		(7)		(8)
	Acquisitions		34		—		—		—
Fair value of plan assets, December 31,		$	2,952	$	2,478	$	—	$	—
Funded status at end of year		$	404	$	423	$	(287)	$	(207)

The following are the pre-tax amounts recognized in AOCI:

		Qualified Pension Plan				Nonqualified Pension Plans
		Years Ended December 31,				Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Prior service credit (cost)		$	1	$	1	$	(1)	$	(1)
Net actuarial gain (loss)			(993)		(864)		(128)		(63)
	Net amount recognized	$	(992)	$	(863)	$	(129)	$	(64)

The expected amortization of unrecognized prior service credit and unrecognized net actuarial losses for the qualified plan and nonqualified plans that are expected to be amortized from AOCI into net periodic pension cost during 2013 are reflected in the following table:

		Qualified		Nonqualified
		Pension Plan		Pension Plans
		(Dollars in millions)
Prior service credit (cost)		$	1	$	—
Net actuarial gain (loss)			(82)		(12)
	Net amount expected to be amortized in 2013	$	(81)	$	(12)

Employer contributions to the qualified pension plan are in amounts between the minimum required for funding standard accounts and the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes. Management is not required to make a contribution to the qualified pension plan during 2013; however, management elected to make a discretionary contribution of $270 million in the first quarter of 2013, and may make additional contributions in 2013 if determined appropriate. For the nonqualified plans, the employer contributions are based on benefit payments.

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The following table reflects the estimated benefit payments for the periods presented.

	Qualified		Nonqualified
	Pension Plan		Pension Plans
	(Dollars in millions)
2013	$	64	$	9
2014		71		10
2015		78		11
2016		86		12
2017		94		13
2018-2022		613		83

BB&T's primary total return objective is to achieve returns that, over the long term, will fund retirement liabilities and provide for the desired plan benefits in a manner that satisfies the fiduciary requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The plan assets have a long-term time horizon that runs concurrent with the average life expectancy of the participants. As such, the Plan can assume a time horizon that extends well beyond a full market cycle, and can assume an above-average level of risk, as measured by the standard deviation of annual return. It is expected, however, that both professional investment management and sufficient portfolio diversification will smooth volatility and help to generate a reasonable consistency of return. The investments are broadly diversified among economic sector, industry, quality and size in order to reduce risk and to produce incremental return. Within approved guidelines and restrictions, investment managers have wide discretion over the timing and selection of individual investments.

BB&T periodically reviews its asset allocation and investment policy and makes changes to its target asset allocation. BB&T has established guidelines within each asset category to ensure the appropriate balance of risk and reward. The current target asset allocations for the plan assets include a range of 40% to 52% for U.S. equity securities, 10% to 20% for international equity securities, 25% to 40% for fixed income securities, and 0% to 12% for alternative investments, which include real estate, hedge funds, private equities and commodities, with any remainder to be held in cash equivalents.

The fair value of BB&T's pension plan assets at December 31, 2012 and 2011, by asset category are reflected in the following tables. The three level fair value hierarchy that describes the inputs used to measure these plan assets is defined in Note 18 "Fair Value Disclosures.”

			December 31, 2012								December 31, 2011
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
			(Dollars in millions)								(Dollars in millions)
	Cash and cash-equivalents		$	89	$	89	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	U.S. equity securities (1)			1,226		1,226		—		—		1,072		1,072		—		—
	International equity securities (2)			570		462		108		—		439		336		103		—
	Fixed income securities			951		126		825		—		852		130		722		—
	Alternative investments			98		—		—		98		99		—		—		99
		Total plan assets (3)	$	2,934	$	1,903	$	933	$	98	$	2,462	$	1,538	$	825	$	99
(1)	Includes 3.7 million and 3.6 million shares of BB&T common stock valued at $107 million and $92 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Includes a common/commingled fund that consists of assets from several accounts, pooled together, to reduce management and administration costs.
(3)	Excludes accrued income of $18 million and $16 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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The following table presents the activity for Level 3 plan assets, all of which are in alternative investments:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1,		$	99	$	124	$	92
	Actual return on plan assets		7		9		9
	Purchases, sales and settlements		(8)		(34)		23
Balance at December 31,		$	98	$	99	$	124

Defined Contribution Plans

BB&T offers a 401(k) Savings Plan and other defined contribution plans that permit employees to contribute from 1% to 50% of their cash compensation. For full-time employees who are 21 years of age or older with one year or more of service, BB&T makes matching contributions of up to 6% of the employee's compensation. BB&T's contribution to the 401(k) Savings Plan and nonqualified defined contribution plans totaled $97 million, $85 million and $83 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. BB&T also offers defined contribution plans to certain employees of subsidiaries who do not participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan.

Other benefits

There are various other employment contracts, deferred compensation arrangements and covenants not to compete with selected members of management and certain retirees. In addition, BB&T sponsors a plan which provides certain retirees with a subsidy for purchasing health care and life insurance. In 2004, BB&T amended this plan to eliminate the subsidy for those employees retiring after December 31, 2004. BB&T also reduced the subsidy paid to employees who retired on or before December 31, 2004, were age 55 years or older, and had at least ten years of service. For those employees, the subsidy is based upon years of service of the employee at the time of retirement. These plans and their obligations are not material to BB&T’s financial statements.

NOTE 15. Commitments and Contingencies

BB&T utilizes a variety of financial instruments to meet the financing needs of clients and to reduce exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and financial guarantees and derivatives. BB&T also has commitments to fund certain affordable housing investments and contingent liabilities related to certain sold loans.

Commitments to extend, originate or purchase credit are primarily lines of credit to businesses and consumers and have specified rates and maturity dates. Many of these commitments also have adverse change clauses, which allow BB&T to cancel the commitment due to deterioration in the borrowers’ creditworthiness.

The following table presents a summary of certain commitments and contingencies:

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Letters of credit and financial guarantees written		$	5,164	$	6,095
Carrying amount of the liability for letter of credit guarantees			30		27
Investments related to affordable housing and historic building rehabilitation projects			1,223		1,159
Amount of future funding commitments included in investments related to affordable
	housing and historic rehabilitation projects		461		394
Lending exposure to these affordable housing projects			87		76
Tax credits subject to recapture related to affordable housing projects			193		161
Investments in private equity and similar investments			323		261
Future funding commitments to private equity and similar investments			129		129

Letters of credit and financial guarantees written are unconditional commitments issued by BB&T to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper issuance, bond financing and similar transactions, the majority of which are to tax

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exempt entities. The credit risk involved in the issuance of these guarantees is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to clients and as such, the instruments are collateralized when necessary.

BB&T invests in certain affordable housing and historic building rehabilitation projects throughout its market area as a means of supporting local communities, and receives tax credits related to these investments. BB&T typically acts as a limited partner in these investments and does not exert control over the operating or financial policies of the partnerships. Branch Bank typically provides financing during the construction and development of the properties; however, permanent financing is generally obtained from independent third parties upon completion of a project. Tax credits are subject to recapture by taxing authorities based on compliance features required to be met at the project level. BB&T’s maximum potential exposure to losses relative to investments in VIEs is generally limited to the sum of the outstanding balance, future funding commitments and any related loans to the entity. Loans to these entities are underwritten in substantially the same manner as are other loans and are generally secured.

BB&T has investments in and future funding commitments to certain private equity and similar investments. BB&T’s risk exposure relating to such commitments is generally limited to the amount of investments and future funding commitments made.

A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its cash flows, and therefore its value, by reference to an underlying instrument, index or interest rate. For additional disclosures related to BB&T’s derivatives refer to Note 19 “Derivative Financial Instruments.”

BB&T has sold certain mortgage-related loans that contain recourse provisions. These provisions generally require BB&T to reimburse the investor for a share of any loss that is incurred after the disposal of the property. BB&T also issues standard representations and warranties related to mortgage loan sales to GSEs. Refer to Note 7 “Loan Servicing” for additional disclosures related to these exposures.

In the ordinary course of business, BB&T indemnifies its officers and directors to the fullest extent permitted by law against liabilities arising from pending litigation. BB&T also issues standard representations and warranties in underwriting agreements, merger and acquisition agreements, loan sales, brokerage activities and other similar arrangements. Counterparties in many of these indemnification arrangements provide similar indemnifications to BB&T. Although these agreements often do not specify limitations, BB&T does not believe that any payments related to these guarantees would materially change the financial position or results of operations of BB&T.

Legal Proceedings

The nature of the business of BB&T’s banking and other subsidiaries ordinarily results in a certain amount of claims, litigation, investigations and legal and administrative cases and proceedings, all of which are considered incidental to the normal conduct of business. BB&T believes it has meritorious defenses to the claims asserted against it in its currently outstanding legal proceedings and, with respect to such legal proceedings, intends to continue to defend itself vigorously, litigating or settling cases according to management’s judgment as to what is in the best interests of BB&T and its shareholders.

The Company was a defendant in three separate cases primarily challenging the Company’s daily ordering of debit transactions posted to customer checking accounts for the period from 2003 to 2010. The plaintiffs requested class action treatment; however, no class was certified. The court initially denied motions by the Company to dismiss these cases and compel them to be submitted to individual arbitration. The Company then filed appeals in all three matters. There were numerous subsequent procedural developments. These included an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in one matter which resulted in a November 2011 decision that benefited the Company and two decisions in July 2012 in two other matters by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ordering arbitration. Those latter two matters are now concluded. The first remains pending and therefore, the issues raised by the motions and appeal in this one matter have not been finally decided. If the motions or any appeals are ultimately granted, they would preclude class action treatment. Even if such an appeal is denied, the Company believes it has meritorious defenses against this matter, including class certification. In addition, no damages have been specified by the plaintiffs. Because of these circumstances, no specific loss or range of loss can currently be determined.

On at least a quarterly basis, BB&T assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. For those matters where it is probable that BB&T will incur a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, BB&T records a liability in its consolidated financial statements. These legal reserves may be increased or decreased to reflect any relevant developments on at least a quarterly basis. For other matters, where a loss is not probable or the amount of the loss is not estimable, BB&T has not accrued legal reserves. While the outcome of legal proceedings is inherently uncertain, based on information currently available, advice of counsel and

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available insurance coverage, BB&T’s management believes that its established legal reserves are adequate and the liabilities arising from BB&T’s legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows of BB&T. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to BB&T’s consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows.

NOTE 16. Regulatory Requirements and Other Restrictions

Branch Bank and BB&T FSB are required by the FRB to maintain reserve balances in the form of vault cash or deposits with the FRB based on specified percentages of certain deposit types, subject to various adjustments. At December 31, 2012, the net reserve requirement amounted to $266 million.

Branch Bank is subject to laws and regulations that limit the amount of dividends it can pay. In addition, both BB&T and Branch Bank are subject to various regulatory restrictions relating to the payment of dividends, including requirements to maintain capital at or above regulatory minimums, and to remain “well-capitalized” under the prompt corrective action regulations. BB&T does not expect that any of these laws, regulations or policies will materially affect the ability of Branch Bank to pay dividends.

BB&T is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory—and possibly additional discretionary—actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on BB&T’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of BB&T’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated pursuant to regulatory directives. BB&T’s capital amounts and classification also are subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. BB&T is in full compliance with these requirements. Banking regulations also identify five capital categories for insured depository institutions: well-capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T and Branch Bank were classified as “well-capitalized.”

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require BB&T to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital to average tangible assets (leverage ratio).

Risk-based capital ratios, which include Tier 1 Capital, Total Capital and Tier 1 Common Equity, are calculated based on regulatory guidance related to the measurement of capital and risk-weighted assets. BB&T reevaluated its process related to calculating risk-weighted assets and determined that certain adjustments, primarily related to the presentation of certain unfunded lending commitments, were required in order to conform to regulatory guidance. These adjustments resulted in an increase to risk-weighted assets and a decrease in BB&T’s risk-based capital ratios.

		December 31, 2012								December 31, 2011
		Actual Capital				Capital Requirements				Actual Capital				Capital Requirements
		Ratio		Amount		Minimum		Well-Capitalized		Ratio		Amount		Minimum		Well-Capitalized
		(Dollars in millions)
Tier 1 Capital (1):
	BB&T	11.0	%	$	14,373	$	5,244	$	7,866	12.0	%	$	14,913	$	4,980	$	7,470
	Branch Bank	11.6			14,587		5,011		7,516	12.8			15,274		4,759		7,138
Total Capital (1):
	BB&T	13.9			18,204		10,488		13,110	15.1			18,862		9,961		12,451
	Branch Bank	13.4			16,809		10,022		12,527	15.1			17,915		9,517		11,897
Leverage Capital:
	BB&T	8.2			14,373		7,001		8,751	9.0			14,913		6,614		8,267
	Branch Bank	8.6			14,587		5,086		8,476	9.5			15,274		4,801		8,002
(1)	The Company has revised its calculation of risk-weighted assets and adjusted the applicable ratios.

 As an approved seller/servicer, Branch Bank is required to maintain minimum levels of shareholders’ equity, as specified by various agencies, including the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, GNMA, FHLMC and FNMA. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, Branch Bank’s equity was above all required levels.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T had segregated cash deposits totaling $36 million and $20 million, respectively. These deposits relate to monies held for the exclusive benefit of clients, primarily at BB&T’s broker/dealer subsidiaries.

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NOTE 17. Parent Company Financial Statements

Parent Company
Condensed Balance Sheets
December 31, 2012 and 2011
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Assets:
	Cash and due from banks		$	4,239	$	3,564
	Securities available for sale at fair value			27		29
	Securities held to maturity			37		40
	Investment in banking subsidiaries			21,189		20,853
	Investment in other subsidiaries			1,837		1,572
	Advances to / receivables from banking subsidiaries			44		615
	Advances to / receivables from other subsidiaries			2,408		2,392
	Other assets			246		268
		Total assets	$	30,027	$	29,333
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
	Short-term borrowed funds		$	37	$	296
	Short-term borrowed funds due to subsidiaries			-		72
	Dividends payable			170		112
	Accounts payable and other liabilities			30		116
	Long-term debt			8,567		7,930
	Long-term debt due to subsidiaries			-		3,327
		Total liabilities		8,804		11,853
		Total shareholders' equity		21,223		17,480
		Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	30,027	$	29,333

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Parent Company
Condensed Income Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Income:
	Dividends from banking subsidiaries		$	1,720	$	620	$	345
	Dividends from other subsidiaries			81		278		321
	Interest and other income from subsidiaries			79		107		138
	Other income			1		8		4
		Total income		1,881		1,013		808
Expenses:
	Interest expense			239		334		445
	Other expenses			52		34		38
		Total expenses		291		368		483
Income before income taxes and equity in
	undistributed earnings of subsidiaries			1,590		645		325
Income tax benefit				20		26		60
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries				1,610		671		385
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries in excess of
	dividends from subsidiaries			418		661		469
Net income				2,028		1,332		854
Noncontrolling interests				49		43		38
Dividends on preferred stock				63		―		―
Net income available to common shareholders			$	1,916	$	1,289	$	816

Parent Company
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
				2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Net Income			$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
OCI, Net of Tax:
	Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on
		securities available for sale		―		―		7
	Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges			(2)		(1)		―
	Other, net			1		(8)		―
		Total OCI		(1)		(9)		7
		Total comprehensive income	$	2,027	$	1,323	$	861
Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI
	Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on
		securities available for sale	$	―	$	―	$	3
	Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges			(1)		―		―
	Other, net			―		(4)		―

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Parent Company
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
.
				2012		2011		2010
				(Dollars in millions)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
	Net income			$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
		operating activities:
		Equity in earnings of subsidiaries in excess of dividends
			from subsidiaries		(418)		(661)		(469)
		Net change in other assets			265		63		(147)
		Net change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(71)		(3)		(24)
		Other, net			(228)		20		(65)
			Net cash from operating activities		1,576		751		149
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
	Proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of securities available for sale				26		49		87
	Purchases of securities available for sale				(26)		(48)		(8)
	Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities held
		to maturity			4		24		―
	Investment in subsidiaries				(30)		(12)		(113)
	Advances to subsidiaries				(10,785)		(20,306)		(37,341)
	Proceeds from repayment of advances to subsidiaries				11,325		22,637		37,028
	Net cash from business combinations				51		―		―
		Net cash from investing activities			565		2,344		(347)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
	Net change in long-term debt				(2,764)		1,121		765
	Net change in short-term borrowed funds				(259)		(509)		(198)
	Net change in advances from subsidiaries				(72)		69		3
	Net proceeds from common stock issued				15		22		110
	Net proceeds from preferred stock issued				2,116		―		―
	Cash dividends paid on common and preferred stock				(564)		(446)		(415)
	Other, net				62		―		―
		Net cash from financing activities			(1,466)		257		265
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents					675		3,352		67
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year					3,564		212		145
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year				$	4,239	$	3,564	$	212

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NOTE 18. Fair Value Disclosures

BB&T carries various assets and liabilities at fair value based on applicable accounting standards, including prime residential mortgage and commercial mortgage loans originated as LHFS. Accounting standards define fair value as the exchange price that would be received on the measurement date to sell an asset or the price paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market available to the entity in an orderly transaction between market participants. These standards also established a three level fair value hierarchy that describes the inputs that are used to measure assets and liabilities. Level 1 asset and liability fair values are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 asset and liability fair values are based on observable inputs that include: quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted market prices that are not in an active market; or other inputs that are observable in the market and can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities are financial instruments whose value is calculated by the use of pricing models and/or discounted cash flow methodologies, as well as financial instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. These methodologies may result in a significant portion of the fair value being derived from unobservable data.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

					Fair Value Measurements for Assets and
					Liabilities Measured on a  Recurring Basis
			12/31/2012		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
					(Dollars in millions)
Assets:
	Trading securities		$	497	$	302	$	194	$	1
	Securities available for sale:
		GSE securities		290		―		290		―
		RMBS issued by GSE		20,930		―		20,930		―
		States and political subdivisions		2,011		―		2,011		―
		Non-agency RMBS		312		―		312		―
		Other securities		3		2		1		―
		Covered securities		1,591		―		597		994
	LHFS			3,761		―		3,761		―
	Residential MSRs			627		―		―		627
	Derivative assets: (1)
		Interest rate contracts		1,446		―		1,391		55
		Foreign exchange contracts		5		―		5		―
	Private equity and similar investments (1)(2)			323		―		―		323
		Total assets	$	31,796	$	304	$	29,492	$	2,000
Liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities: (1)
		Interest rate contracts	$	1,434	$	―	$	1,433	$	1
		Foreign exchange contracts		4		―		4		―
	Short-term borrowed funds (3)			98		―		98		―
		Total liabilities	$	1,536	$	―	$	1,535	$	1

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						Fair Value Measurements for Assets and
						Liabilities Measured on a  Recurring Basis
				12/31/2011		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
						(Dollars in millions)
	Assets:
		Trading securities		$	534	$	298	$	235	$	1
		Securities available for sale:
			GSE securities		306		―		306		―
			RMBS issued by GSE		18,132		―		18,132		―
			States and political subdivisions		1,923		―		1,923		―
			Non-agency RMBS		368		―		368		―
			Other securities		7		6		1		―
			Covered securities		1,577		―		593		984
		LHFS			3,736		―		3,736		―
		Residential MSRs			563		―		―		563
		Derivative assets: (1)
			Interest rate contracts		1,518		1		1,457		60
			Foreign exchange contracts		7		―		7		―
		Private equity and similar investments (1)(2)			261		―		―		261
			Total assets	$	28,932	$	305	$	26,758	$	1,869
	Liabilities:
		Derivative liabilities: (1)
			Interest rate contracts	$	1,498	$	―	$	1,497	$	1
			Foreign exchange contracts		8		―		8		―
		Short-term borrowed funds (3)			118		―		118		―
			Total liabilities	$	1,624	$	―	$	1,623	$	1
(1)	These amounts are reflected in other assets and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)	Based on an analysis of the nature and risks of these investments, BB&T has determined that presenting these investments as a single class is appropriate.
(3)	Short-term borrowed funds reflect securities sold short positions.

The following discussion focuses on the valuation techniques and significant inputs used by BB&T in determining the Level 2 and Level 3 fair values of each significant class of assets and liabilities.

BB&T generally utilizes a third-party pricing service in determining the fair value of its securities portfolio. Fair value measurements are derived from market-based pricing matrices that were developed using observable inputs that include benchmark yields, benchmark securities, reported trades, offers, bids, issuer spreads and broker quotes. As described by security type below, additional inputs may be used, or some inputs may not be applicable. In the event that market observable data was not available, which would generally occur due to the lack of an active market for a given security, the valuation of the security would be subjective and may involve substantial judgment by management.

Specific valuation techniques and inputs used in determining the fair value of each significant class of assets and liabilities follows:

Trading securities: Trading securities are composed of all types of debt and equity securities, but the majority consists of debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, GSEs, or states and political subdivisions. The valuation techniques used for these investments are more fully discussed below.

GSE securities and RMBS issued by GSE: These are debt securities issued by GSEs. GSE pass-through securities are valued using market-based pricing matrices that are based on observable inputs including benchmark TBA security pricing and yield curves that were estimated based on U.S. Treasury yields and certain floating rate indices. The pricing matrices for these securities may also give consideration to pool-specific data supplied directly by the GSE. GSE CMOs are valued using market-based pricing matrices that are based on observable inputs including offers, bids, reported trades, dealer quotes and market research reports, the characteristics of a specific tranche, market convention prepayment speeds and benchmark yield curves as described above.

States and political subdivisions: These securities are valued using market-based pricing matrices that are based on observable inputs including MSRB reported trades, issuer spreads, material event notices and benchmark yield curves.

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Non-agency RMBS: Pricing matrices for these securities are based on observable inputs including offers, bids, reported trades, dealer quotes and market research reports, the characteristics of a specific tranche, market convention prepayment speeds and benchmark yield curves as described above.

Other securities: These securities consist primarily of mutual funds and corporate bonds. These securities are valued based on a review of quoted market prices for assets as well as through the various other inputs discussed previously.

Covered securities: Covered securities are covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements and consist of re-remic non-agency RMBS, municipal securities and non-agency RMBS. Covered state and political subdivision securities and certain non-agency RMBS are valued in a manner similar to the approach described above for these asset classes. The re-remic non-agency RMBS, which are categorized as Level 3, were valued based on broker dealer quotes that reflected certain unobservable market inputs. Sensitivity to changes in the fair value of covered securities is significantly offset by changes in BB&T’s indemnification asset from the FDIC. Subject to certain restrictions, the terms of the loss sharing agreement associated with these re-remic non-agency RMBS provide that Branch Bank will be reimbursed by the FDIC for 95% of any and all losses.

LHFS: BB&T originates certain mortgage loans to be sold to investors. These loans are carried at fair value based on BB&T’s election of the Fair Value Option. The fair value is primarily based on quoted market prices for securities backed by similar types of loans. The changes in fair value of these assets are largely driven by changes in interest rates subsequent to loan funding and changes in the fair value of servicing associated with the mortgage loan held for sale.

Residential MSRs: BB&T estimates the fair value of residential MSRs using an OAS valuation model to project MSR cash flows over multiple interest rate scenarios, which are then discounted at risk-adjusted rates. The OAS model considers portfolio characteristics, contractually specified servicing fees, prepayment assumptions, delinquency rates, late charges, other ancillary revenue, costs to service and other economic factors. Fair value estimates and assumptions are compared to industry surveys, recent market activity, actual portfolio experience and, when available, other observable market data.

Derivative assets and liabilities: BB&T uses derivatives to manage various financial risks. The fair values of derivative financial instruments are determined based on quoted market prices, dealer quotes and internal pricing models that are primarily sensitive to market observable data. The fair values of interest rate lock commitments, which are related to mortgage loan commitments and are categorized as Level 3, are based on quoted market prices adjusted for commitments that BB&T does not expect to fund and include the value attributable to the net servicing fees.

Private equity and similar investments: BB&T has private equity and similar investments that are measured at fair value based on the investment’s net asset value. In many cases there are no observable market values for these investments and therefore management must estimate the fair value based on a comparison of the operating performance of the company to multiples in the marketplace for similar entities. This analysis requires significant judgment and actual values in a sale could differ materially from those estimated.

Short-term borrowed funds: Short-term borrowed funds represent debt securities sold short. These are entered into through BB&T’s brokerage subsidiary. These trades are executed as a hedging strategy for the purposes of supporting institutional and retail client trading activities.

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				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
												Private
												Equity and
						Covered		Residential		Net		Similar
Year Ended December 31, 2012				Trading		Securities		MSRs		Derivatives		Investments
				(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2012				$	1	$	984	$	563	$	59	$	261
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
		Included in earnings:
			Interest income		―		48		―		―		―
			Mortgage banking income		―		―		(32)		458		―
			Other noninterest income		―		―		―		―		21
		Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses)
			in OCI		―		88		―		―		―
	Purchases				4		―		―		―		101
	Issuances				―		―		270		308		―
	Sales				(4)		―		―		―		(59)
	Settlements				―		(126)		(174)		(771)		(1)
Balance at December 31, 2012				$	1	$	994	$	627	$	54	$	323
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for
	the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held
	at December 31, 2012			$	―	$	48	$	(32)	$	54	$	12

				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
																Private
						States &										Equity and
						Political		Other		Covered		Residential		Net		Similar
Year Ended December 31, 2011				Trading		Subdivisions		Securities		Securities		MSRs		Derivatives		Investments
				(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2011				$	11	$	119	$	7	$	954	$	830	$	(25)	$	266
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
		Included in earnings:
			Interest income		―		―		―		54		―		―		―
			Mortgage banking income		―		―		―		―		(341)		151		―
			Other noninterest income		(3)		―		―		―		―		―		64
		Included in unrealized net holding
			gains (losses) in OCI		―		(9)		(1)		24		―		―		―
	Purchases				7		―		―		―		―		―		61
	Issuances				―		―		―		―		225		110		―
	Sales				(14)		―		―		―		―		―		(112)
	Settlements				―		(53)		(1)		(48)		(151)		(177)		(15)
	Transfers into Level 3				―		―		―		―		―		―		1
	Transfers out of Level 3				―		(57)		(5)		―		―		―		(4)
Balance at December 31, 2011				$	1	$	―	$	―	$	984	$	563	$	59	$	261
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
	included in earnings for the period,
	attributable to assets and liabilities
	still held at December 31, 2011			$	―	$	―	$	―	$	54	$	(341)	$	59	$	39

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				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
																Private
						States &										Equity and
						Political		Other		Covered		Residential		Net		Similar
Year Ended December 31, 2010				Trading		Subdivisions		Securities		Securities		MSRs		Derivatives		Investments
				(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2010				$	93	$	210	$	9	$	668	$	832	$	(20)	$	281
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
		Included in earnings:
			Interest income		―		―		―		61		―		―		―
			Mortgage banking income		―		―		―		―		(138)		246		―
			Other noninterest income		(1)		―		―		―		―		―		35
		Included in OCI			―		12		(1)		225		―		―		―
	Purchases, issuances and settlements				(5)		(87)		(1)		―		136		(251)		(50)
	Transfers in and/or out of Level 3				(76)		(16)		―		―		―		―		―
Balance at December 31, 2010				$	11	$	119	$	7	$	954	$	830	$	(25)	$	266
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
	included in earnings for the period,
	attributable to assets and liabilities
	still held at December 31, 2010			$	(2)	$	―	$	―	$	61	$	(138)	$	(25)	$	9

BB&T’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of Levels 1, 2 and 3 as of the end of a reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2012, BB&T did not have any material transfer of securities between levels in the fair value hierarchy. During the year ended December 31, 2011, BB&T transferred certain state and political subdivision securities out of Level 3 as a result of management’s decision to reclassify them from available for sale to held to maturity classification, which is not recorded at fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2010, transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 were the result of increased observable market activity for these securities. There were no gains or losses recognized as a result of the transfers of securities during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 or 2010. There were no significant transfers of securities between Level 1 and Level 2 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 or 2010.

The majority of BB&T’s private equity and similar investments are in SBIC qualified funds. The significant investment strategies for these funds primarily focus on equity and subordinated debt investments in privately-held middle market companies. The majority of these investments are not redeemable and distributions are received as the underlying assets of the funds liquidate. The timing of distributions, which are expected to occur on various dates through 2025, is uncertain and dependent on various events such as recapitalizations, refinance transactions and ownership changes among others. Excluding the investment of future funds, BB&T estimates these investments have a weighted average remaining life of approximately three years; however, the timing and amount of distributions may vary significantly. As of December 31, 2012, restrictions on the ability to sell the investments include, but are not limited to, consent of a majority member or general partner approval for transfer of ownership. BB&T’s investments are spread over numerous privately-held middle market companies, and thus the sensitivity to a change in fair value for any single investment is limited. The significant unobservable inputs for these investments are EBITDA multiples that ranged from 5x to 11x, with a weighted average of 7x, at December 31, 2012.

The following table details the fair value and unpaid principal balance of LHFS that were elected to be carried at fair value:
		December 31,
		2012						2011
				Aggregate						Aggregate
				Unpaid						Unpaid
		Fair		Principal				Fair		Principal
		Value		Balance		Difference		Value		Balance		Difference
		(Dollars in millions)
	LHFS reported at fair value (1)	$	3,761	$	3,652	$	109	$	3,736	$	3,652	$	84
(1)	The change in fair value is reflected in mortgage banking income.  Excluding government guaranteed loans, there were no nonaccrual loans or loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest.

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The following tables provide information about certain financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
					December 31,
					2012		2011
					(Dollars in millions)
	Assets that are still held (1):
		Impaired loans, excluding covered			$	137	$	389
		Foreclosed real estate, excluding covered				107		536
			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Negative valuation adjustments recognized (1):
		Impaired loans, excluding covered	$	109	$	348	$	602
		Foreclosed real estate, excluding covered		180		550		496
(1)	Classified as level 3 assets.

Additionally, accounting standards require the disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value. A financial instrument is defined as cash, evidence of an ownership interest in an entity or a contract that creates a contractual obligation or right to deliver or receive cash or another financial instrument from a second entity. For the financial instruments that BB&T does not record at fair value, estimates of fair value are made at a point in time, based on relevant market data and information about the financial instrument. Fair values are calculated based on the value of one trading unit without regard to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership of a financial instrument, possible tax ramifications, estimated transaction costs that may result from bulk sales or the relationship between various financial instruments. No readily available market exists for a significant portion of BB&T’s financial instruments. Fair value estimates for these instruments are based on current economic conditions, currency and interest rate risk characteristics, loss experience and other factors. Many of these estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and cannot be determined with precision. Therefore, the calculated fair value estimates in many instances cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, may not be realizable in a current sale of the instrument. In addition, changes in assumptions could significantly affect these fair value estimates. The following methods and assumptions were used by BB&T in estimating the fair value of these financial instruments.

Cash and cash equivalents and segregated cash due from banks: For these short-term instruments, the carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair values.

Securities held to maturity: The fair values of securities held to maturity are based on a market approach using observable inputs such as benchmark yields and securities, TBA prices, reported trades, issuer spreads, current bids and offers, monthly payment information and collateral performance.

Loans receivable: The fair values for loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, applying interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms and credit quality, which are deemed to be indicative of orderly transactions in the current market. For commercial loans and leases, discount rates may be adjusted to address additional credit risk on lower risk grade instruments. For residential mortgage and other consumer loans, internal prepayment risk models are used to adjust contractual cash flows. Loans are aggregated into pools of similar terms and credit quality and discounted using a LIBOR based rate. The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair values.

FDIC loss share receivable: The fair value of the FDIC loss share receivable was estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, applying a risk free interest rate that is adjusted for the uncertainty in the timing and amount of these cash flows. The expected cash flows to/from the FDIC related to loans were estimated using the same assumptions that were used in determining the accounting values for the related loans. The expected cash flows to/from the FDIC related to securities are based upon the fair value of the related securities and the payment that would be required if the securities were sold for that amount. The FDIC loss share agreements are not transferrable and, accordingly, there is no market for this receivable.

Deposit liabilities: The fair values for demand deposits, interest-checking accounts, savings accounts and certain money market accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand. Fair values for CDs are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies current interest rates to aggregate expected maturities. In addition, nonfinancial instruments such as core deposit intangibles are not recorded at fair value. BB&T has developed long-term relationships with its customers through its deposit base and, in the opinion of management, these items add significant value to BB&T.

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Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowed funds: The carrying amounts of Federal funds purchased, borrowings under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowed funds approximate their fair values.

Long-term debt: The fair values of long-term debt are estimated based on quoted market prices for the instrument if available, or for similar instruments if not available, or by using discounted cash flow analyses, based on BB&T’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of instruments.

Contractual commitments: The fair values of commitments are estimated using the fees charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair values also consider the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair values of guarantees and letters of credit are estimated based on the counterparties’ creditworthiness and average default rates for loan products with similar risks. These respective fair value measurements would be categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Financial assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value are summarized below:
			Carrying		Total
	December 31, 2012		Amount		Fair Value		Level 2		Level 3
			(Dollars in millions)
	Financial assets:
		Securities held to maturity (1)	$	13,594	$	13,848	$	13,810	$	38
		Loans and leases, net of ALLL excluding covered loans		109,419		109,621		―		109,621
		Covered loans, net of ALLL		3,166		3,661		―		3,661
		FDIC loss share receivable		479		149		―		149
	Financial liabilities:
		Deposits		133,075		133,377		133,377		―
		Long-term debt		19,114		20,676		20,676		―

			Carrying
	December 31, 2011		Amount		Fair Value
			(Dollars in millions)
	Financial assets:
		Securities held to maturity (1)	$	14,094	$	14,098
		Loans and leases, net of ALLL, excluding covered loans		100,495		100,036
		Covered loans, net of ALLL		4,718		5,706
		FDIC loss share receivable		1,100		910
	Financial liabilities:
		Deposits		124,939		125,317
		Long-term debt		21,803		23,001
(1)	Excludes amounts deferred in OCI resulting from the transfer of securities available for sale to held to maturity.

The following is a summary of selected information pertaining to off-balance sheet financial instruments:
		December 31,
		2012				2011
		Notional/				Notional/
		Contract				Contract
		Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value
		(Dollars in millions)
	Commitments to extend, originate or purchase credit	$	43,760	$	81	$	41,575	$	73
	Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse		1,019		12		1,316		6
	Other loans sold with recourse		4,970		13		4,520		15
	Letters of credit and financial guarantees written		5,164		30		6,095		27

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NOTE 19. Derivative Financial Instruments

The following tables set forth certain information concerning BB&T’s derivative financial instruments and related hedged items as of the periods indicated:
Derivative Classifications and Hedging Relationships
							December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
						Hedged Item or	Notional		Fair Value				Notional		Fair Value
						Transaction	Amount		Gain (1)		Loss (1)		Amount		Gain (1)		Loss (1)
							(Dollars in millions)
Cash Flow Hedges: (2)
	Interest rate contracts:
		Pay fixed swaps				3 month LIBOR funding	$	6,035	$	―	$	(298)	$	5,750	$	―	$	(307)
				Total				6,035		―		(298)		5,750		―		(307)
Net Investment Hedges:
	Foreign exchange contracts							―		―		―		73		1		―
				Total				―		―		―		73		1		―
Fair Value Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts:
		Receive fixed swaps and option trades				Long-term debt		800		182		―		2,556		254		―
		Pay fixed swaps				Commercial loans		187		―		(7)		98		―		(5)
		Pay fixed swaps				Municipal securities		345		―		(153)		355		―		(158)
				Total				1,332		182		(160)		3,009		254		(163)
Not Designated as Hedges:
	Client-related and other risk management:
		Interest rate contracts:
			Receive fixed swaps					9,352		687		―		9,176		703		―
			Pay fixed swaps					9,464		―		(717)		9,255		―		(730)
			Other swaps					2,273		1		(2)		2,450		―		(6)
			Option trades					814		23		(26)		1,004		38		(40)
			Futures contracts					109		―		―		240		―		―
			Risk participations					204		―		―		150		―		―
		Foreign exchange contracts						1,005		5		(4)		575		6		(8)
				Total				23,221		716		(749)		22,850		747		(784)
	Mortgage Banking:
		Interest rate contracts:
			Receive fixed swaps					114		―		(2)		50		1		―
			Pay fixed swaps					―		―		―		16		―		―
			Interest rate lock commitments					6,064		55		(1)		4,977		60		(1)
			When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward
				commitments				8,886		10		(19)		7,125		10		(88)
			Option trades					70		6		―		70		5		―
			Futures contracts					31		―		―		65		1		―
				Total				15,165		71		(22)		12,303		77		(89)
	MSRs:
		Interest rate contracts:
			Receive fixed swaps					5,178		110		(27)		5,616		154		(1)
			Pay fixed swaps					5,389		7		(94)		4,651		1		(111)
			Option trades					14,510		363		(88)		9,640		273		(51)
			Futures contracts					30		―		―		38		―		―
			When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward
				commitments				2,406		2		―		3,651		18		―
				Total				27,513		482		(209)		23,596		446		(163)
					Total nonhedging derivatives			65,899		1,269		(980)		58,749		1,270		(1,036)
Total Derivatives							$	73,266	$	1,451	$	(1,438)	$	67,581	$	1,525	$	(1,506)
(1)	Derivatives in a gain position are recorded as Other assets and derivatives in a loss position are recorded as Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)	Cash flow hedges are hedging the first unhedged forecasted settlements associated with the listed hedged item descriptions.

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The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
				Effective Portion
				Pre-tax Gain (Loss)						Location of		Pre-tax Gain (Loss) Reclassified
				Recognized in OCI						Amounts Reclassified		from AOCI into Income
				2012		2011		2010		from AOCI into Income		2012		2011		2010
					(Dollars in millions)
Cash Flow Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts			$	(84)	$	(225)	$	(233)	Total interest income		$	11	$	26	$	44
										Total interest expense			(72)		(72)		(29)
												$	(61)	$	(46)	$	15
												Pre-tax Gain (Loss)
										Location of  Amounts		Recognized in Income
										Recognized in Income		2012		2011		2010
											(Dollars in millions)
Fair Value Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts									Total interest income		$	(21)	$	(21)	$	(19)
										Total interest expense			288		314		179
												$	267	$	293	$	160
Not Designated as Hedges:
	Client-related and other risk management:
			Interest rate contracts							Other income		$	35	$	10	$	5
			Foreign exchange contracts							Other income			9		6		6
	Mortgage Banking:
		Interest rate contracts								Mortgage banking income			59		(70)		33
	MSRs:
		Interest rate contracts								Mortgage banking income			128		394		196
												$	231	$	340	$	240

BB&T uses a variety of derivative instruments to manage interest rate and foreign exchange risks. These instruments consist of interest-rate swaps, swaptions, caps, floors, collars, financial forward and futures contracts, when-issued securities, foreign exchange contracts and options written and purchased. A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its cash flows, and therefore its value, by reference to an underlying instrument, index or referenced interest rate. There are four areas of risk management addressed through the use of derivatives: balance sheet management, mortgage banking operations, MSRs and client-related and other risk management activities. No portion of the change in fair value of the derivative has been excluded from effectiveness testing. The ineffective portion was immaterial for all periods presented.

Cash Flow Hedges

BB&T’s floating rate business loans, overnight funding, FHLB advances, medium-term bank notes and long-term debt expose it to variability in cash flows for interest payments. The risk management objective for these floating rate assets and liabilities is to hedge the variability in the interest payments and receipts on future cash flows for forecasted transactions. All of BB&T’s current cash flow hedges are hedging exposure to variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions related to the payment of variable interest on then existing financial instruments.

For a qualifying cash flow hedge, the portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives that has been highly effective is recognized in OCI until the related cash flows from the hedged item are recognized in earnings. If a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge is terminated or ceases to be highly effective, the gain or loss in OCI is amortized to earnings over the period the forecasted hedged transactions impact earnings. If a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring during the forecast period or within a short period thereafter, hedge accounting is ceased and any gain or loss included in OCI is reported in earnings immediately. At December 31, 2012, BB&T had $173 million of unrecognized after-tax losses on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges recorded in OCI, compared to $159 million of unrecognized after-tax losses at December 31, 2011.

The estimated amount to be reclassified from OCI into earnings during the next 12 months is a loss totaling approximately $59 million. This includes active hedges and gains and losses related to hedges that were terminated early for which the forecasted transactions are still probable. The proceeds from these terminations were included in cash flows from financing activities.

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Fair Value Hedges

BB&T’s fixed rate long-term debt, CDs, FHLB advances, loans and state and political subdivision securities produce exposure to losses in value as interest rates change. The risk management objective for hedging fixed rate assets and liabilities is to convert the fixed rate paid or received to a floating rate. BB&T accomplishes its risk management objective by hedging exposure to changes in fair value of fixed rate financial instruments primarily through the use of swaps. For a qualifying fair value hedge, changes in the value of the derivatives that have been highly effective as hedges are recognized in current period earnings along with the corresponding changes in the fair value of the designated hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged.

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T terminated certain fair value hedges related to its long-term debt and municipal securities and received net proceeds of $85 million and $185 million, respectively. When a hedge has been terminated but the hedged item remains outstanding, the proceeds from the termination of these hedges have been reflected as part of the carrying value of the underlying debt/other financial instrument and are being amortized to earnings over its estimated remaining life. The proceeds from these terminations were included in cash flows from financing activities. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T recognized pre-tax benefits of $256 million and $205 million, respectively, through reductions of interest expense from previously unwound fair value debt hedges.

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges

Derivatives not designated as hedges are those that are entered into as either balance sheet risk management instruments or to facilitate client needs. Balance sheet risk management hedges are those hedges that do not qualify to be treated as a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge or a foreign currency hedge for accounting purposes, but are necessary to economically manage the risk associated with an asset or liability.

This category of hedges includes derivatives that hedge mortgage banking operations and MSRs. For mortgage loans originated for sale, BB&T is exposed to changes in market rates and conditions subsequent to the interest rate lock and funding date. BB&T’s risk management strategy related to its interest rate lock commitment derivatives and LHFS includes using mortgage-based derivatives such as forward commitments and options in order to mitigate market risk. For MSRs, BB&T uses various derivative instruments to mitigate the income statement effect of changes in the fair value of its MSRs. For the year ended December 31, 2012, BB&T recorded a gain of $128 million related to these derivatives, which was offset by a negative $32 million valuation adjustment related to the MSR. For the year ended December 31, 2011, BB&T recorded a gain of $394 million related to these derivatives, which was offset by a negative $341 million valuation adjustment related to the MSR.

BB&T also held, as risk management instruments, other derivatives not designated as hedges primarily to facilitate transactions on behalf of its clients, as well as activities related to balance sheet management.

Derivatives Credit Risk – Dealer Counterparties

Credit risk related to derivatives arises when amounts receivable from a counterparty exceed those payable to the same counterparty. BB&T addresses the risk of loss by subjecting dealer counterparties to credit reviews and approvals similar to those used in making loans or other extensions of credit and by requiring collateral. Dealer counterparties operate under agreements to provide cash and/or liquid collateral when unsecured loss positions exceed negotiated limits.

As of December 31, 2012, BB&T had received cash collateral from dealer counterparties totaling $44 million related to derivatives in a gain position of $40 million and had posted $639 million in cash collateral to dealer counterparties to secure derivatives in a loss position of $650 million. In the event that BB&T’s credit ratings had been downgraded below investment grade, the amount of collateral posted to these counterparties would have increased by $12 million. As of December 31, 2011, BB&T had received cash collateral from dealer counterparties totaling $82 million related to derivatives in a gain position of $79 million and had posted $639 million in cash collateral to dealer counterparties to secure derivatives in a loss position of $669 million. In the event that BB&T’s credit ratings had been downgraded below investment grade, the amount of collateral posted to these counterparties would have increased by $30 million.

After collateral postings are considered, BB&T had no unsecured positions in a gain with dealer counterparties at December 31, 2012, compared to $3 million at December 31, 2011. All of BB&T’s derivative contracts with dealer counterparties settle on a monthly, quarterly or semiannual basis, with daily movement of collateral between counterparties required within established netting agreements. BB&T only transacts with dealer counterparties that are national market makers with strong credit ratings.

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Derivatives Credit Risk – Central Clearing Parties

BB&T also clears certain derivatives through central clearing parties that require initial margin collateral, as well as additional collateral for trades in a net loss position. Initial margin collateral requirements are established by central clearing parties on varying bases, with such amounts generally designed to offset the risk of non-payment. Initial margin is generally calculated by applying the maximum loss experienced in value over a specified time horizon to the portfolio of existing trades. As of December 31, 2012, BB&T had posted $111 million in cash collateral, including initial margin, related to the clearing of derivatives in an $11 million net loss position. As of December 31, 2011, BB&T had posted $145 million in cash collateral, including initial margin, related to the clearing of derivatives in a $60 million net loss position. BB&T had no significant unsecured positions in a gain with central clearing parties at December 31, 2012.

NOTE 20. Computation of EPS

BB&T’s basic and diluted EPS calculations are presented in the following table:
				Years Ended December 31,
				2012		2011		2010
				(Dollars in millions, except per share data,
				shares in thousands)
	Basic EPS:
			Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,916	$	1,289	$	816
		Weighted average number of common shares			698,739		696,532		692,489
		Basic EPS		$	2.74	$	1.85	$	1.18
	Diluted EPS:
			Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,916	$	1,289	$	816
		Weighted average number of common shares			698,739		696,532		692,489
		Add:
			Effect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awards		10,138		8,636		8,550
		Weighted average number of diluted common shares			708,877		705,168		701,039
		Diluted EPS		$	2.70	$	1.83	$	1.16

For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the number of anti-dilutive awards was 36.6 million, 40.9 million and 36.8 million shares, respectively.

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NOTE 21. Operating Segments

BB&T's operations are divided into six reportable business segments: Community Banking, Residential Mortgage Banking, Dealer Financial Services, Specialized Lending, Insurance Services, and Financial Services. These business segments have been identified based on BB&T’s organizational structure. The segments require unique technology and marketing strategies and offer different products and services through a number of distinct branded LOBs. While BB&T is managed as an integrated organization, individual executive managers are held accountable for the operations of these business segments.

BB&T emphasizes revenue growth by focusing on client service, sales effectiveness and relationship management along with an organizational focus on referring clients between LOBs. The business objective is to provide BB&T’s entire suite of products to our clients with the end goal of providing our clients the best financial experience in the marketplace. The segment results contained herein are presented based on internal management accounting policies that were designed to support these strategic objectives. Unlike financial accounting, there is no comprehensive authoritative body of guidance for management accounting equivalent to GAAP. The performance of the segments is not comparable with BB&T’s consolidated results or with similar information presented by any other financial institution. Additionally, because of the interrelationships of the various segments, the information presented is not indicative of how the segments would perform if they operated as independent entities.

The management accounting process uses various estimates and allocation methodologies to measure the performance of the operating segments. To determine financial performance for each segment, BB&T allocates capital, funding charges and credits, an allocated provision for loan and lease losses, certain noninterest expenses and income tax provisions to each segment, as applicable. To promote revenue growth, certain revenues of Residential Mortgage Banking, Specialized Lending, Insurance Services, Financial Services and other segments are reflected in noninterest income in the individual segment results and also allocated to Community Banking and Financial Services. These allocated revenues are reflected in intersegment net referral fees and eliminated in Other, Treasury & Corporate. Additionally certain client groups of the Community Bank have also been identified as clients of other LOBs within the business segments. These client groups include the commercial clients being serviced within the Commercial Finance LOB that is part of the Specialized Lending segment and the identified wealth and private banking clients of the Wealth Division within the Financial Services segment. The net interest income and associated net FTP associated with these customers’ loans and deposits is accounted for in the Community Bank in the respective line categories of net interest income (expense) and net intersegment interest income (expense). For the Commercial Finance LOB and the Wealth Division, their NIM and net intersegment interest income has been combined in the net intersegment interest income (expense) line with an appropriate offsetting amount to the Other, Treasury, and Corporate line item to ensure consolidated totals reflect the Company’s total NIM for loans and deposits. Allocation methodologies are subject to periodic adjustment as the internal management accounting system is revised and business or product lines within the segments change. Also, because the development and application of these methodologies is a dynamic process, the financial results presented may be periodically revised.

BB&T utilizes an FTP system to eliminate the effect of interest rate risk from the segments’ net interest income because such risk is centrally managed within the Treasury function. The FTP system credits or charges the segments with the economic value or cost of the funds the segments create or use. The FTP system provides a funds credit for sources of funds and a funds charge for the use of funds by each segment. The net FTP credit or charge, which includes intercompany interest income and expense, is reflected as net intersegment income (expense) in the accompanying tables.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses is also allocated to the relevant segments based on management’s assessment of the segments’ credit risks. During the first quarter of 2011, management refined the process related to assigning the allocated provision between the Company’s operating segments. Unlike the provision for loan and lease losses recorded pursuant to GAAP, the allocated provision is designed to achieve a higher degree of correlation between the loan loss experience and the GAAP basis provision at the segment level, while at the same time providing management with a measure of operating performance that gives appropriate consideration to the risks inherent in each of the Company’s operating segments. Any over or under allocated provision for loan and lease losses is reflected in Other, Treasury & Corporate to arrive at consolidated results.

BB&T allocates expenses to the reportable segments based on various methodologies, including volume and amount of loans and deposits and the number of full-time equivalent employees. Allocation systems are refined from time to time along with further identification of certain cost pools. These cost pools and refinements are implemented to provide for improved managerial reporting of cost to the appropriate business segments. A portion of corporate overhead expense is not allocated, but is retained in corporate accounts and reflected as Other, Treasury & Corporate in the accompanying tables. The majority of depreciation expense is recorded in support units and allocated to the segments as part of allocated corporate expense. Income taxes are allocated to the various segments based on taxable income and statutory rates applicable to the segment.

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Community Banking

Community Banking serves individual and business clients by offering a variety of loan and deposit products and other financial services. Community Banking is primarily responsible for serving client relationships and, therefore, is credited with certain revenue from the Residential Mortgage Banking, Financial Services, Insurance Services, Specialized Lending, and other segments, which is reflected in net referral fees.

Residential Mortgage Banking

Residential Mortgage Banking retains and services mortgage loans originated by Community Banking as well as those purchased from various correspondent originators. Mortgage loan products include fixed and adjustable rate government and conventional loans for the purpose of constructing, purchasing or refinancing residential properties. Substantially all of the properties are owner occupied. BB&T generally retains the servicing rights to loans sold. Residential Mortgage Banking earns interest on loans held in the warehouse and portfolio, earns fee income from the origination and servicing of mortgage loans and recognizes gains or losses from the sale of mortgage loans.

Dealer Financial Services

Dealer Financial Services originates loans to consumers on a prime and nonprime basis for the purchase of automobiles. Such loans are originated on an indirect basis through approved franchised and independent automobile dealers throughout the BB&T market area and nationally through Regional Acceptance Corporation. This segment also originates loans for the purchase of boats and recreational vehicles originated through dealers in BB&T’s market area. In addition, financing and servicing to dealers for their inventories is provided through a joint relationship between Dealer Financial Services and Community Banking.

Specialized Lending

BB&T's Specialized Lending consists of eight LOBs that provide specialty finance products to consumers and businesses. These LOBs are a combination of LOBs and operating subsidiaries of either the Company or Branch Bank. The LOBs include Commercial Finance, which contains commercial finance and mortgage warehouse lending, and Governmental Finance, which is responsible for tax-exempt government finance. Operating subsidiaries include BB&T Equipment Finance, which provides equipment leasing largely within BB&T’s banking footprint; Sheffield Financial, a division of BB&T FSB (merged into Branch Bank on January 1, 2013), a dealer-based financer of equipment for both small businesses and consumers; Lendmark Financial Services, a direct consumer finance lending company; Prime Rate Premium Finance Corporation, which includes AFCO and CAFO, insurance premium finance LOBs that provide funding to businesses in the United States and Canada and to consumers in certain markets within BB&T’s banking footprint; and Grandbridge, a full-service commercial mortgage banking lender providing loans on a national basis. Branch Bank clients as well as nonbank clients within and outside BB&T’s primary geographic market area are served by these eight LOBs. The Community Banking segment receives credit for referrals to these LOBs with the corresponding charge retained as part of Other, Treasury & Corporate in the accompanying tables.

Insurance Services

BB&T's insurance agency / brokerage network is the eighth largest in the world. Insurance Services provides property and casualty, life and health insurance to businesses and individuals. It also provides small business and corporate services, such as workers compensation and professional liability, as well as surety coverage and title insurance. In addition, Insurance Services underwrites a limited amount of property and casualty coverage. Community Banking and Financial Services receive credit for insurance commissions on referred accounts, with the corresponding charge retained in the corporate office, which is reflected as part of Other, Treasury & Corporate in the accompanying tables.

Financial Services

Financial Services provides personal trust administration, estate planning, investment counseling, wealth management, asset management, employee benefits services, corporate banking and corporate trust services to individuals, corporations, institutions, foundations and government entities. Financial Services also offers clients investment alternatives, including discount brokerage services, equities, fixed-rate and variable-rate annuities, mutual funds and governmental and municipal bonds through BB&T Investment Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Branch Bank.

Financial Services includes a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm that provides services in retail brokerage, equity and debt underwriting, investment advice, corporate finance and equity research and facilitates the origination, trading and distribution of fixed-income securities and equity products in both the public and private capital markets. Financial

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Services also has a public finance department that provides investment banking services, financial advisory services and municipal bond financing to a variety of regional taxable and tax-exempt issuers.

Financial Services includes a group of BB&T-sponsored private equity and mezzanine investment funds that invests in privately owned middle-market operating companies to facilitate growth or ownership transition while leveraging the Community Banking network for referrals and other bank services. Financial Services also includes the Corporate Banking Division that originates and services large corporate relationships, syndicated lending relationships and client derivatives. Community Banking receives an interoffice credit for referral fees, with the corresponding charge reflected as part of Other, Treasury & Corporate in the accompanying tables. Also captured within the net intersegment interest income for Financial Services is the NIM for the loans and deposits assigned to the Wealth Management Division that are housed in the Community Bank.

Other, Treasury & Corporate

Other, Treasury & Corporate is the combination of the Other segment that represents operating entities that do not meet the quantitative or qualitative thresholds for disclosure; BB&T’s Treasury function, which is responsible for the management of the securities portfolios, overall balance sheet funding and liquidity, and overall management of interest rate risk; the corporate support functions that have not been allocated to the business segments; merger-related charges or credits that are incurred as part of acquisition and conversion of acquired entities; nonrecurring charges that are considered to be unusual in nature or infrequent and not reflective of the normal operations of the segments; and intercompany eliminations including intersegment net referral fees and net intersegment interest income (expense).

The substantial majority of the loan portfolio acquired in the Colonial acquisition is covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC and is managed outside of the Community Banking segment. The assets and related interest income from this loan portfolio have an expected finite business life and are therefore included in the Other, Treasury & Corporate segment. Results for BankAtlantic were included in the Other, Treasury & Corporate segment until the system conversion in October 2012. Historically, performance results of bank acquisitions prior to system conversion are reported in this segment and on a post-conversion date are reported in the Community Banking segment.

The following table discloses selected financial information with respect to BB&T's reportable business segments for the years indicated:

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BB&T Corporation
Reportable Segments
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
		Community Banking						Residential Mortgage Banking						Dealer Financial Services						Specialized Lending
		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Net interest income (expense)		$	2,086	$	1,937	$	1,771	$	1,148	$	1,025	$	981	$	845	$	852	$	858	$	701	$	636	$	591
Net intersegment interest income (expense)			1,342		1,642		2,033		(776)		(734)		(721)		(216)		(270)		(344)		(154)		(171)		(184)
Segment net interest income			3,428		3,579		3,804		372		291		260		629		582		514		547		465		407
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses			666		589		1,801		95		320		553		164		125		93		137		72		110
Noninterest income			1,125		1,016		1,200		753		349		457		7		7		4		228		211		176
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)			182		132		146		(1)		―		―		―		―		―		―		―		―
Noninterest expense			1,828		2,354		2,373		388		296		254		101		90		90		256		233		218
Amortization of intangibles			37		47		66		―		―		―		1		1		1		5		6		6
Allocated corporate expenses			1,025		899		799		54		48		33		36		37		37		79		72		62
Income (loss) before income taxes			1,179		838		111		587		(24)		(123)		334		336		297		298		293		187
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			427		302		35		221		(9)		(46)		126		127		112		63		58		19
Segment net income (loss)		$	752	$	536	$	76	$	366	$	(15)	$	(77)	$	208	$	209	$	185	$	235	$	235	$	168
Identifiable segment assets (period end)		$	62,945	$	61,072	$	63,244	$	29,391	$	25,471	$	22,183	$	10,264	$	9,874	$	9,418	$	18,907	$	16,766	$	14,945
		Insurance Services						Financial Services						Other, Treasury and Corporate (1)						Total BB&T Corporation
		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Net interest income (expense)		$	3	$	3	$	3	$	119	$	107	$	99	$	955	$	947	$	1,017	$	5,857	$	5,507	$	5,320
Net intersegment interest income (expense)			3		4		6		332		267		215		(531)		(738)		(1,005)		―		―		―
Segment net interest income			6		7		9		451		374		314		424		209		12		5,857		5,507		5,320
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses			―		―		―		10		(1)		45		(15)		85		36		1,057		1,190		2,638
Noninterest income			1,365		1,040		1,033		725		694		657		(383)		(204)		430		3,820		3,113		3,957
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)			―		―		―		29		20		16		(210)		(152)		(162)		―		―		―
Noninterest expense			1,015		786		774		641		574		527		1,489		1,370		1,312		5,718		5,703		5,548
Amortization of intangibles			61		42		45		3		3		3		3		―		1		110		99		122
Allocated corporate expenses			82		72		68		94		75		39		(1,370)		(1,203)		(1,038)		―		―		―
Income (loss) before income taxes			213		147		155		457		437		373		(276)		(399)		(31)		2,792		1,628		969
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			69		46		52		171		164		139		(313)		(392)		(196)		764		296		115
Segment net income (loss)		$	144	$	101	$	103	$	286	$	273	$	234	$	37	$	(7)	$	165	$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
Identifiable segment assets (period end)		$	3,297	$	2,350	$	2,294	$	9,184	$	7,413	$	6,053	$	49,884	$	51,633	$	38,944	$	183,872	$	174,579	$	157,081
(1)	Includes financial data from subsidiaries below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds requiring disclosure.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, as of February 28, 2013:

BB&T Corporation

(Registrant)

/s/ Kelly S. King

Kelly S. King

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated as of February 28, 2013:

/s/ Kelly S. King

Kelly S. King

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Daryl N. Bible

Daryl N. Bible

Senior Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/ Cynthia B. Powell

Cynthia B. Powell

Executive Vice President and

Corporate Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

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A Majority of the Directors of the Registrant are included:
	/s/ Kelly S. King	/s/ Nido R. Qubein
	Kelly S. King	Nido R. Qubein
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer	Director
	/s/ John A. Allison IV
	John A. Allison IV	Tollie W. Rich, Jr.
	Director	Director
	/s/ Jennifer S. Banner	/s/ Thomas E. Skains
	Jennifer S. Banner	Thomas E. Skains
	Director	Director
	/s/ K. David Boyer Jr.
	K. David Boyer Jr.	Thomas N. Thompson
	Director	Director
	/s/ Anna R. Cablik	/s/ Edwin H. Welch, Ph.D.
	Anna R. Cablik	Edwin H. Welch, Ph.D.
	Director	Director
	/s/ Ronald E. Deal	/s/ Stephen T. Williams
	Ronald E. Deal	Stephen T. Williams
	Director	Director
	/s/ James A. Faulkner
	James A. Faulkner
	Director
	/s/ I. Patricia Henry
	I. Patricia Henry
	Director
	/s/ John P. Howe III, M.D.
	John P. Howe III, M.D.
	Director
	/s/ Eric C. Kendrick
	Eric C. Kendrick
	Director
	/s/ Dr. Louis B. Lynn
	Dr. Louis B. Lynn
	Director
	/s/ Edward C. Milligan
	Edward C. Milligan
	Director
	/s/ Charles A. Patton
	Charles A. Patton
	Director

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description	Location
2.1	Purchase and Assumption Agreement Whole Bank All Deposits, among the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, receiver of Colonial Bank, Montgomery, Alabama, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Branch Banking and Trust Company, dated as of August 14, 2009.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 17, 2009.
3(i)	Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as Restated February 25, 2009, and amended May 10, 2010, April 27, 2012, July 24, 2012 and October 26, 2012.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 (i) of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2012.
3(ii)	Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended February 21, 2012.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) of the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed February 24, 2012.
4.1	Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as Restated February 25, 2009 and amended May 10, 2010, April 27, 2012, July 24, 2012 and October 26, 2012.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 (i) of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2012.
4.2	Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as Restated February 25, 2009 and amended May 10, 2010, April 27, 2012, July 24, 2012 and October 26, 2012.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 (i) of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2012.
4.3	Indenture Regarding Senior Securities (including form of Senior Debt Security) between Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor in interest to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as trustee, dated as of May 24, 1996.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4(c) of Form S-3 Registration Statement No. 333-02899.
4.4	First Supplemental Indenture, dated May 4, 2009, to the Indenture Regarding Senior Securities, dated as of May 24, 1996, between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 4, 2009.
4.5	Indenture Regarding Subordinated Securities (including Form of Subordinated Debt Security) between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor in interest to State Street Bank and Trust Company), as trustee, dated as of May 24, 1996.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4(d) of Form S-3 Registration Statement No. 333-02899.
4.6	First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 23, 2003, to the Indenture Regarding Subordinated Securities, dated as of May 24, 1996, between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
4.7	Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2004, to the Indenture Regarding Subordinated Securities, dated as of May 24, 1996, between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.7 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 26, 2010.
4.8	Third Supplemental Indenture, dated May 4, 2009, to the Indenture Regarding Subordinated Securities, dated as of May 24, 1996, between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 4, 2009.
10.1*	BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation and Stock Option Plan (amended and restated January 1, 2005).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 28, 2008.

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10.2*†	Form of Non-Employee Director Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation and Stock Option Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 25, 2011.
10.3*	BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (as amended and restated through February 25, 2003).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99 of Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 333-116502.
10.4*	2008 Declaration of Amendment to BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2.a of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.5*	409A Declaration of Amendment to BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2.b of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.6*	Form of Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 25, 2011.
10.7*	BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (as amended through February 24, 2009).	Incorporated herein by reference to the Appendix to the Proxy Statement for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Schedule 14A, filed March 13, 2009.
10.8*	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Performance-Based Vesting Component) for Executive Officers under the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (June 2010 Performance Award).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 25, 2010.
10.9*	Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (3-Year Vesting).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 7, 2010.
10.10*	Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (5-Year Vesting).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 28, 2008.
10.11*	Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (4-Year Vesting).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 7, 2010.
10.12*	Form of Non-Employee Director Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (5-Year Vesting).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 28, 2008.
10.13*	Form of Non-Employee Director Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (4-Year Vesting).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 7, 2010.

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10.14*	Form of Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (5-Year Vesting).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 28, 2008.
10.15*	Form of Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (4-Year Vesting).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 7, 2010.
10.16*	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (5-Year Vesting).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 8, 2009.
10.17*	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (4-Year Vesting).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 7, 2010.
10.18*	BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated Short-term Incentive Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.19*	First Amendment to BB&T Corporation Short-term Incentive Plan (January 1, 2009 Restatement).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 7, 2010.
10.20*	Southern National Deferred Compensation Plan for Key Executives including amendments.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 25, 2011.
10.21*	BB&T Corporation Target Pension Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.22*	First Amendment to the BB&T Corporation Target Pension Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 25, 2011.
10.23*†	Second Amendment to the BB&T Corporation Target Pension Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 25, 2011.
10.24*†	Third Amendment to the BB&T Corporation Target Pension Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 25, 2011.
10.25*	BB&T Corporation Non-Qualified Defined Benefit Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.26*	First Amendment to the BB&T Corporation Non-Qualified Defined Benefit Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 25, 2011.

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10.27*†	Second Amendment to the BB&T Corporation Non-Qualified Defined Benefit Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.28 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 25, 2011.
10.28*†	Third Amendment to the BB&T Corporation Non-Qualified Defined Benefit Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.29 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 25, 2011.
10.29*	BB&T Corporation Non-Qualified Defined Contribution Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.30*	BB&T Corporation Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Trust Amended and Restated effective November 1, 2001 (including amendments).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.31*	BB&T Corporation Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Trust Amended and Restated effective November 1, 2001 (including amendments).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 28, 2008.
10.32*	Form of Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (4-Year Vesting with Clawback Provision).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2012.
10.33*	Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (4-Year Vesting with Clawback Provision).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2012.
10.34*	Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement for the BB&T Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (3-Year Vesting 2012 - 2014).	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2012.
10.35*	Form of Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for the BB&T Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed August 7, 2012.
10.36*	Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the BB&T Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed August 7, 2012.
10.37*	Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and Kelly S. King dated as of December 19, 2012.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 19, 2012.
10.38*	2008 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and Christopher L. Henson.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.39*	2008 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and Daryl N. Bible.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.

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10.40*	2008 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and Ricky K. Brown.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.41*	2008 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and Barbara F. Duck.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.42*	2008 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and Donna C. Goodrich.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.43*	2008 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and Robert E. Greene.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.44*	2008 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and Clarke R. Starnes, III.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.27 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.45*	2008 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and Steven B. Wiggs.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.28 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.46*	2008 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and C. Leon Wilson, III.	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.29 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009.
10.47*	2012 Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and Cynthia A. Williams	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2012.
10.48*	2012 Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Co. and William R. Yates	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2012.
11	Statement re computation of earnings per share	Filed herewith as Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements.
12†	Statement re computation of ratios	Filed herewith.
21†	Subsidiaries of the Registrant	Filed herewith.
22	Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders	Future filing incorporated herein by reference pursuant to General Instruction G(3).
23†	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	Filed herewith.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15(d)-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.	Filed herewith.

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31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15(d)-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.	Filed herewith.
32	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.	Filed herewith.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.	Filed herewith.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase.	Filed herewith.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document.	Filed herewith.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.	Filed herewith.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.	Filed herewith.
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.	Filed herewith.

*	Management compensatory plan or arrangement.
†	Exhibit filed with the SEC and available upon request.

EX-12

	Exhibit 12
BB&T Corporation
Earnings To Fixed Charges
				Years Ended December 31,
				2012		2011		2010		2009		2008
				(Dollars in millions)
Earnings:
	Income before income taxes			$	2,792	$	1,628	$	969	$	1,036	$	2,079
	Plus:
		Fixed charges			1,130		1,442		1,855		2,108		3,023
	Less:
		Noncontrolling interest			49		43		38		24		10
		Capitalized interest			―		―		―		―		2
			Earnings		3,873		3,027		2,786		3,120		5,090
	Less:
		Interest on deposits			429		610		917		1,271		1,891
			Earnings, excluding interest on deposits	$	3,444	$	2,417	$	1,869	$	1,849	$	3,199
Fixed charges:
	Interest expense			$	1,060	$	1,378	$	1,795	$	2,040	$	2,969
	Capitalized interest				―		―		―		―		2
	Interest portion of rent expense				70		64		60		68		52
		Total fixed charges			1,130		1,442		1,855		2,108		3,023
	Less:
		Interest on deposits			429		610		917		1,271		1,891
			Total fixed charges excluding interest on deposits		701		832		938		837		1,132
	Dividends/accretion on preferred stock (1)				87		―		―		146		29
		Total fixed charges and preferred dividends		$	1,217	$	1,442	$	1,855	$	2,254	$	3,052
		Total fixed charges and preferred dividends, excluding interest on deposits		$	788	$	832	$	938	$	983	$	1,161
Earnings to fixed charges:
	Including interest on deposits				3.43x		2.10x		1.50x		1.48x		1.68x
	Excluding interest on deposits				4.91x		2.91x		1.99x		2.21x		2.83x
Earnings to fixed charges and preferred dividends:
	Including interest on deposits				3.18x		2.10x		1.50x		1.38x		1.67x
	Excluding interest on deposits				4.37x		2.91x		1.99x		1.88x		2.76x
(1)	Dividends on preferred stock have been grossed up by the effective tax rate for the period.

EX-21

Exhibit 21

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

As of December 31, 2012

BB&T Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, is a financial holding company. The table below sets forth all of BB&T's subsidiaries as to State or Jurisdiction of Organization.

Subsidiary				State or Jurisdiction of Organization
Branch Banking and Trust Company				North Carolina
	Agency Technologies, Inc.			South Carolina
	Atlas SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Atlas Union SPE, LLC		North Carolina
		Atlas NC I SPE, LLC		North Carolina
		Atlas VA I SPE, LLC		North Carolina
		Atlas MD I SPE, LLC		North Carolina
		Atlas SC I SPE, LLC		North Carolina
		Atlas GA I SPE, LLC		North Carolina
		Atlas GA II SPE, LLC		North Carolina
			MHI Syndicated Holdings - 2010, LLC	North Carolina
			Redus LH, LLC	Delaware
		Atlas FL I SPE, LLC		North Carolina
		Atlas FL II SPE, LLC		North Carolina
		Atlas NC II SPE, LLC		North Carolina
		Atlas Tri-State SPE, LLC		North Carolina
		Atlas GA III SPE, LLC		North Carolina
	BB&T-VA Collateral Service Corporation			Virginia
	BB&T Capital Partners/Windsor Mezzanine Fund, LLC			Delaware
	BB&T Capital Partners, L.L.C.			Delaware
	BB&T Capital Partners II, L.L.C.			Delaware
	BB&T Capital Partners Mezzanine Fund II, LP			Delaware
	BB&T Centralized Solutions, Inc. (1)			North Carolina
	BB&T Collateral Service Corporation			North Carolina
		BB&T Collateral Service Corporation (TN)		Tennessee
		BB&T Collateral Service Corporation (WV)		West Virginia
	BB&T EFC Energy, LLC			North Carolina
	BB&T Equipment Finance Corporation			North Carolina
	BB&T Insurance Services, Inc.			North Carolina
		BB&T Insurance Services of California, Inc.		California
			F.B.P. Insurance Services, LLC	California
			Precept Advisory Group LLC	California
		Independent Trustees, Inc.		Virginia
		AmRisc, LP		Delaware
		Title Insurance Services of Alabama, LLC		Alabama
	BB&T Investment Services, Inc.			North Carolina
	BB&T Merchant Services LLC BB&T Mortgage Reinsurance Company			North Carolina Vermont
	BT Financial Corporation			North Carolina
	CBG, Inc.			Nevada
	CBG Nevada Holding Corp.			Nevada
		CBG Florida REIT Corp.		Florida
	CRC Insurance Services, Inc.			Alabama
		Real Property, Inc.		New York
		Real Restaurant Owners, Inc.		New York
		TAPCO Underwriters, Inc.		North Carolina
		AmRisc GP, LLC		Delaware
	Colonial REMIC, LLC			Delaware
	eFuel, Inc.			North Carolina

Subsidiary					State or Jurisdiction of Organization
	Eagle SPE, LLC				North Carolina
		Eagle AL I SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Eagle GA I SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Eagle GA II SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Eagle FL I SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Eagle FL II SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Eagle FL III SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Eagle FL IV SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Eagle TX I SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Eagle FL V SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Eagle FL VI SPE, LLC			North Carolina
		Eagle FL VII SPE, LLC			North Carolina
	Eagle SPE Multi I, Inc.				North Carolina
	Eagle SPE NV I, Inc.				North Carolina
	Eagle SPE NV II, Inc.				North Carolina
	Eagle SPE NV III, Inc.				North Carolina
	Farr Associates, Inc. - Behavioral Science Consultants				North Carolina
	FCP Asset I, LLC FCP Asset II, LLC Fidelity Service Corporation				Florida Florida Virginia
	FICORP of South Carolina				South Carolina
	Fountainhead SPE, Inc.				North Carolina
	Georgia Asset Resolution Group, LLC Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC				Florida North Carolina
		BB&T Real Estate Funding LLC			North Carolina
		Grandbridge Investment Sales, Inc.			North Carolina
	Investor Services, Inc.				South Carolina
		Northeast Steel & Machine Products, Inc.			Connecticut
	Lendmark Financial Services, Inc.				Georgia
		Lendmark Mortgage and Finance, Inc.			Georgia
		LFS Reinsurance Company, Ltd.			Turks & Caicos Islands
		Lendmark Financial Services of West Virginia, Inc.			West Virginia
	McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc.				Alabama
		McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Georgia, Inc.			Georgia
		McGriff Seibels of Texas, Inc.			Texas
		McGriff, Seibels & Williams de Mexico, Intermediario de Reasaguro, S.A. de C.V.			Mexico
		McGriff, Seibels & Williams of California, Inc.			California
		McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Colorado, Inc.			Colorado
		McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri, Inc.			Missouri
		McGriff, Seibels & Williams Reinsurance Brokers, Inc.			Texas
		Magic City Insurance Agency of Alabama, Inc.			Alabama
		MSW Holdings, Inc.			Alabama
			McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Oregon, Inc.		Oregon
		McGriff Holdings, Inc.			Alabama
			McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Pennsylvania, Inc.		Pennsylvania
		JMD Consulting Services, Inc.			Nevada
		M, S & W, Inc.			Louisiana
			McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Louisiana, Inc.		Louisiana
	OVB Foreclosed Properties, Inc.				West Virginia
	Prime Rate Premium Finance Corporation, Inc.				South Carolina
		Reliable Policy Management, LLC			South Carolina
		Prime Rate Premium Finance Company of California, Inc.			California
		CAFO US Holdings, Inc.			North Carolina
			CAFO Holdings Company		Canada
				CAFO Inc.	Canada
		AFCO Credit Corporation			New York

Subsidiary					State or Jurisdiction of Organization
			AFCO Acceptance Corporation		California
			AFCO Premium Credit LLC		New York
				AFCO Premium Acceptance, Inc.	California
	Salem Financial, Inc.				Delaware
		Matewan Realty Corporation			Delaware
	TUG-GP, Inc.				Delaware
		Crump Life Insurance Services, Inc.			Pennsylvania
			P.J. Robb Variable Corp.		Tennessee
			RiskRighter, LLC		Delaware
			Ramkade Insurance Services, Inc.		California
			Tellus Brokerage Connections, Inc.		Delaware
			Potomac Insurance Marketing Group, Inc.		Maryland
			Hanleigh Management Inc.		New Jersey
			LifeSource Executive Benefits and Insurance Services LLC		North Carolina
		Crump Insurance Services, Inc.			Texas
			Tri-City Acquisition, Inc.		Delaware
				Crump Commercial Insurance Services, Inc.	California
				Association of Independent Drivers of America, LLC	Florida
				Five Star Agents, Inc. Purchasing Group	Illinois
				Five Star Realty, Inc.	Illinois
				5Star Administrators, Inc.	Missouri
				CCIS ESC, LLC	Delaware
			Professional Liability Assurance Society, Inc.		Illinois
			Home Inspection Liability Group Incorporated		Illinois
		Crump International Ltd.			Bermuda
			Diversified Capacity (Bermuda) Ltd. (3)		Bermuda
AmCo Holding Company					North Carolina
	American Coastal Insurance Company				Florida
BB&T Assurance Company, Ltd.					Bermuda
BB&T Auto Finance Corporation					North Carolina
BB&T Financial, FSB (1)					Georgia
	BB&T Credit Services, Inc.				Virginia
	J & M Associates, Incorporated (3)				Tennessee
BB&T Capital Partners Fund of Funds I, LLC					Delaware
BB&T Charitable Foundation					North Carolina
Clearview Correspondent Services, LLC (2)					Delaware
Creative Payment Solutions, Inc.					North Carolina
Liberty Properties, Inc.					Georgia
Regional Acceptance Corporation					North Carolina
	Rega Insurance Services, Inc.				North Carolina
	Greenville Car Mart, Inc.				North Carolina
	Regional Fidelity Reinsurance, Ltd.				Turks & Caicos Islands
Scott & Stringfellow, LLC (2)					Virginia
SHDR Investment Advisers, Inc.					South Carolina
Sterling Capital Management LLC					North Carolina
	Sterling Microcap Value Fund LP (3)				Delaware
	Sterling Capital (Cayman) Limited				Cayman Islands

(1) Merged into Branch Banking and Trust Company on January 1, 2013.

(2) Scott & Stringfellow, LLC and Clearview Correspondent Services, LLC were merged on January 1, 2013 to form BB&T Securities, LLC.

(3) Dissolved during January 2013.

EX-23

Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 33-57859, 33-57861, 333-02899, 333-27755, 333-35879, 333-150201, 333-175538 and 333-176815), Form S-4 (No. 333-153747), and Form S-8 (Nos. 33-52367, 33-57865, 33-57867, 33-57871, 333-03989, 333-50035, 333-69823, 333-81471, 333-36540, 333-36538, 333-52278, 333-104934, 333-116488, 333-116502, 333-118152, 333-118153, 333-118154, 333-147923, 333-147924, 333-158895, 333-158896, and 333-181692) of BB&T Corporation of our report dated February 28, 2013 relating to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Charlotte, North Carolina

February 28, 2013

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Kelly S. King, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of BB&T Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 28, 2013

/s/ Kelly S. King

Kelly S. King

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Daryl N. Bible, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of BB&T Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 28, 2013

/s/ Daryl N. Bible

Daryl N. Bible

Senior Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of BB&T Corporation (the “Company”), do hereby certify that

(1) The Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Form 10-K fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: February 28, 2013

/s/ Kelly S. King

Kelly S. King

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Daryl N. Bible

Daryl N. Bible

Senior Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to BB&T Corporation and will be retained by BB&T Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Long-Term Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Long-Term Debt

Schedule of Long-Term Debt

				December 31,
				2012		2011
				(Dollars in millions)
	BB&T Corporation:
		3.85% Senior Notes Due 2012		$	―	$	1,000
		3.38% Senior Notes Due 2013			500		500
		5.70% Senior Notes Due 2014			510		510
		2.05% Senior Notes Due 2014			700		700
		Floating Rate Senior Note Due 2014 (1)			300		300
		3.95% Senior Notes Due 2016			500		499
		3.20% Senior Notes Due 2016			999		999
		2.15% Senior Notes Due 2017			748		―
		1.60% Senior Notes Due 2017			749		―
		1.45% Senior Notes Due 2018			499		―
		6.85% Senior Notes Due 2019			539		538
		4.75% Subordinated Notes Due 2012 (2)			―		490
		5.20% Subordinated Notes Due 2015 (2)			933		933
		4.90% Subordinated Notes Due 2017 (2)			345		342
		5.25% Subordinated Notes Due 2019 (2)			586		586
		3.95% Subordinated Notes Due 2022 (2)			298		―
	Branch Bank:
		Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Due 2016 (2)(3)			350		350
		Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Due 2017 (2)(3)			262		262
		4.875% Subordinated Notes Due 2013 (2)			222		222
		5.625% Subordinated Notes Due 2016 (2)			386		386
	FHLB Advances to Branch Bank: (4)
		Varying maturities to 2034			8,994		8,998
	Junior Subordinated Debt to Unconsolidated Trusts (5)				―		3,271
	Other Long-Term Debt				100		83
	Fair value hedge-related basis adjustments				594		834
			Total Long-Term Debt	$	19,114	$	21,803
(1)	This floating-rate senior note is based on LIBOR and had an effective rate of 1.01% at December 31, 2012.
(2)	Subordinated notes that qualify under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 2 supplementary capital, subject to certain limitations.
(3)	These floating-rate securities are based on LIBOR, but the majority of the cash flows have been swapped to a fixed rate. The effective rate paid on these securities including the effect of the swapped portion was 3.25% at December 31, 2012.
(4)	Certain of these advances have been swapped to floating rates from fixed rates or from fixed rates to floating rates. At December 31, 2012, the weighted average rate paid on these advances including the effect of the swapped portion was 3.58%, and the weighted average maturity was 6.9 years.
(5)	Securities that qualified under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 1 capital, subject to certain limitations.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies
Letters of credit and financial guarantees written	$ 5,164	$ 6,095
Carrying amount of the liability for letter of credit guarantees	30	27
Investments related to affordable housing and historic building rehabilitation projects	1,223	1,159
Amount of future funding commitments included in investments related to affordable housing and historic rehabilitation projects	461	394
Lending exposure to affordable housing projects	87	76
Tax credits subject to recapture related to affordable housing projects	193	161
Investments in private equity and similar investments	323	261
Future funding commitments to private equity and similar investments	$ 129	$ 129

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Securities (Gross Realized Gains and Losses) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Gross gains	$ 1	$ 175	$ 607
Gross losses	(4)	(1)	(22)
Net realized gains (losses)	$ (3)	$ 174	$ 585

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Derivative Financial Instruments

Schedule of derivative financial instruments and related hedged items

							December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
						Hedged Item or	Notional		Fair Value				Notional		Fair Value
						Transaction	Amount		Gain (1)		Loss (1)		Amount		Gain (1)		Loss (1)
							(Dollars in millions)
Cash Flow Hedges: (2)
	Interest rate contracts:
		Pay fixed swaps				3 month LIBOR funding	$	6,035	$	―	$	(298)	$	5,750	$	―	$	(307)
				Total				6,035		―		(298)		5,750		―		(307)
Net Investment Hedges:
	Foreign exchange contracts							―		―		―		73		1		―
				Total				―		―		―		73		1		―
Fair Value Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts:
		Receive fixed swaps and option trades				Long-term debt		800		182		―		2,556		254		―
		Pay fixed swaps				Commercial loans		187		―		(7)		98		―		(5)
		Pay fixed swaps				Municipal securities		345		―		(153)		355		―		(158)
				Total				1,332		182		(160)		3,009		254		(163)
Not Designated as Hedges:
	Client-related and other risk management:
		Interest rate contracts:
			Receive fixed swaps					9,352		687		―		9,176		703		―
			Pay fixed swaps					9,464		―		(717)		9,255		―		(730)
			Other swaps					2,273		1		(2)		2,450		―		(6)
			Option trades					814		23		(26)		1,004		38		(40)
			Futures contracts					109		―		―		240		―		―
			Risk participations					204		―		―		150		―		―
		Foreign exchange contracts						1,005		5		(4)		575		6		(8)
				Total				23,221		716		(749)		22,850		747		(784)
	Mortgage Banking:
		Interest rate contracts:
			Receive fixed swaps					114		―		(2)		50		1		―
			Pay fixed swaps					―		―		―		16		―		―
			Interest rate lock commitments					6,064		55		(1)		4,977		60		(1)
			When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward
				commitments				8,886		10		(19)		7,125		10		(88)
			Option trades					70		6		―		70		5		―
			Futures contracts					31		―		―		65		1		―
				Total				15,165		71		(22)		12,303		77		(89)
	MSRs:
		Interest rate contracts:
			Receive fixed swaps					5,178		110		(27)		5,616		154		(1)
			Pay fixed swaps					5,389		7		(94)		4,651		1		(111)
			Option trades					14,510		363		(88)		9,640		273		(51)
			Futures contracts					30		―		―		38		―		―
			When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward
				commitments				2,406		2		―		3,651		18		―
				Total				27,513		482		(209)		23,596		446		(163)
					Total nonhedging derivatives			65,899		1,269		(980)		58,749		1,270		(1,036)
Total Derivatives							$	73,266	$	1,451	$	(1,438)	$	67,581	$	1,525	$	(1,506)
(1)	Derivatives in a gain position are recorded as Other assets and derivatives in a loss position are recorded as Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)	Cash flow hedges are hedging the first unhedged forecasted settlements associated with the listed hedged item descriptions.

The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of income

				Effective Portion
				Pre-tax Gain (Loss)						Location of		Pre-tax Gain (Loss) Reclassified
				Recognized in OCI						Amounts Reclassified		from AOCI into Income
				2012		2011		2010		from AOCI into Income		2012		2011		2010
					(Dollars in millions)
Cash Flow Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts			$	(84)	$	(225)	$	(233)	Total interest income		$	11	$	26	$	44
										Total interest expense			(72)		(72)		(29)
												$	(61)	$	(46)	$	15
												Pre-tax Gain (Loss)
										Location of Amounts		Recognized in Income
										Recognized in Income		2012		2011		2010
											(Dollars in millions)
Fair Value Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts									Total interest income		$	(21)	$	(21)	$	(19)
										Total interest expense			288		314		179
												$	267	$	293	$	160
Not Designated as Hedges:
	Client-related and other risk management:
			Interest rate contracts							Other income		$	35	$	10	$	5
			Foreign exchange contracts							Other income			9		6		6
	Mortgage Banking:
		Interest rate contracts								Mortgage banking income			59		(70)		33
	MSRs:
		Interest rate contracts								Mortgage banking income			128		394		196
												$	231	$	340	$	240

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Fair Value Disclosures (Roll Forward of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Mortgage banking income	$ (840)	$ (436)	$ (521)
Trading [Member]
Beginning balance	1	11	93
Interest income	0	0	0
Mortgage banking income	0	0	0
Other noninterest income	0	(3)	(1)
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI (loss)	0	0	0
Purchases	4	7
Issuances	0	0
Sales	(4)	(14)
Settlements	0	0
Purchases, issuances and settlements			(5)
Transfers into Level 3		0
Transfers out of Level 3		0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			(76)
Ending balance	1	1	11
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at end of period	0	0	(2)
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Beginning balance		119	210
Interest income		0	0
Mortgage banking income		0	0
Other noninterest income		0	0
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI (loss)		(9)	12
Purchases		0
Issuances		0
Sales		0
Settlements		(53)
Purchases, issuances and settlements			(87)
Transfers into Level 3		0
Transfers out of Level 3		(57)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			(16)
Ending balance		0	119
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at end of period		0	0
Other Securities [Member]
Beginning balance		7	9
Interest income		0	0
Mortgage banking income		0	0
Other noninterest income		0	0
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI (loss)		(1)	(1)
Purchases		0
Issuances		0
Sales		0
Settlements		(1)
Purchases, issuances and settlements			(1)
Transfers into Level 3		0
Transfers out of Level 3		(5)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			0
Ending balance		0	7
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at end of period		0	0
Covered Securities [Member]
Beginning balance	984	954	668
Interest income	48	54	61
Mortgage banking income	0	0	0
Other noninterest income	0	0	0
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI (loss)	88	24	225
Purchases	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Sales	0	0
Settlements	(126)	(48)
Purchases, issuances and settlements			0
Transfers into Level 3		0
Transfers out of Level 3		0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			0
Ending balance	994	984	954
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at end of period	48	54	61
Residential MSR [Member]
Beginning balance	563	830	832
Interest income	0	0	0
Mortgage banking income	(32)	(341)	(138)
Other noninterest income	0	0	0
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI (loss)	0	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Issuances	270	225
Sales	0	0
Settlements	(174)	(151)
Purchases, issuances and settlements			136
Transfers into Level 3		0
Transfers out of Level 3		0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			0
Ending balance	627	563	830
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at end of period	(32)	(341)	(138)
Net Derivatives [Member]
Beginning balance	59	(25)	(20)
Interest income	0	0	0
Mortgage banking income	458	151	246
Other noninterest income	0	0	0
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI (loss)	0	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Issuances	308	110
Sales	0	0
Settlements	(771)	(177)
Purchases, issuances and settlements			(251)
Transfers into Level 3		0
Transfers out of Level 3		0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			0
Ending balance	54	59	(25)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at end of period	54	59	(25)
Private Equity and Similar Investments
Beginning balance	261	266	281
Interest income	0	0	0
Mortgage banking income	0	0	0
Other noninterest income	21	64	35
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI (loss)	0	0	0
Purchases	101	61
Issuances	0	0
Sales	(59)	(112)
Settlements	(1)	(15)
Purchases, issuances and settlements			(50)
Transfers into Level 3		1
Transfers out of Level 3		(4)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			0
Ending balance	323	261	266
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at end of period	$ 12	$ 39	$ 9

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Schedule of Information Regarding Impaired Loans) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Related allowance	$ 2,018		$ 2,256
Government Guaranteed Loans [Member] | Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Recorded investment	313		232
Related allowance	26		27
Impaired Loans Excluding Acquired Impaired [Member]
Recorded investment	2,434	[1]	2,577	[1]
Unpaid principal balance	2,882	[1]	3,048	[1]
Related allowance	385	[1]	405	[1]
Average recorded investment	2,356	[1]	2,728	[1]
Interest income recognized	53	[1]	59	[1]
With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member] | Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Recorded investment	116		114
Unpaid principal balance	232		196
Average recorded investment	117		153
Interest income recognized	0		0
With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member] | CRE - Other
Recorded investment	60		102
Unpaid principal balance	108		163
Average recorded investment	81		142
Interest income recognized	0		0
With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member] | CRE - Residential ADC
Recorded investment	44		153
Unpaid principal balance	115		289
Average recorded investment	103		187
Interest income recognized	0		0
With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member] | Direct Retail Lending [Member]
Recorded investment	19		19
Unpaid principal balance	73		74
Average recorded investment	19		23
Interest income recognized	1		1
With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member] | Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Recorded investment	120	[1]	46	[1]
Unpaid principal balance	201	[1]	85	[1]
Average recorded investment	80	[1]	31	[1]
Interest income recognized	2	[1]	1	[1]
With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member] | Retail Sales Finance [Member]
Recorded investment	1		1
Unpaid principal balance	3		1
Average recorded investment	1		1
Interest income recognized	0		0
With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member] | Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Recorded investment	2		2
Unpaid principal balance	6		4
Average recorded investment	3		1
Interest income recognized	0		0
With An Allowance Recorded [Member] | Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Recorded investment	515		542
Unpaid principal balance	551		552
Related allowance	73		77
Average recorded investment	522		482
Interest income recognized	3		4
With An Allowance Recorded [Member] | CRE - Other
Recorded investment	252		409
Unpaid principal balance	255		433
Related allowance	36		69
Average recorded investment	319		466
Interest income recognized	5		7
With An Allowance Recorded [Member] | CRE - Residential ADC
Recorded investment	111		267
Unpaid principal balance	116		298
Related allowance	21		50
Average recorded investment	180		360
Interest income recognized	1		4
With An Allowance Recorded [Member] | Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries
Recorded investment	3		5
Unpaid principal balance	3		5
Related allowance	1		1
Average recorded investment	4		4
Interest income recognized	0		0
With An Allowance Recorded [Member] | Direct Retail Lending [Member]
Recorded investment	216		146
Unpaid principal balance	226		153
Related allowance	59		35
Average recorded investment	140		148
Interest income recognized	9		9
With An Allowance Recorded [Member] | Retail Revolving Credit [Member]
Recorded investment	56		62
Unpaid principal balance	56		61
Related allowance	24		27
Average recorded investment	59		62
Interest income recognized	2		3
With An Allowance Recorded [Member] | Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Recorded investment	754	[1]	653	[1]
Unpaid principal balance	770	[1]	674	[1]
Related allowance	104	[1]	125	[1]
Average recorded investment	649	[1]	627	[1]
Interest income recognized	28	[1]	28	[1]
With An Allowance Recorded [Member] | Retail Sales Finance [Member]
Recorded investment	21		9
Unpaid principal balance	21		10
Related allowance	6		1
Average recorded investment	13		6
Interest income recognized	0		0
With An Allowance Recorded [Member] | Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Recorded investment	144		47
Unpaid principal balance	146		50
Related allowance	61		20
Average recorded investment	66		35
Interest income recognized	$ 2		$ 2

[1] Residential mortgage loans exclude $313 million and $232 million in government guaranteed loans and related allowance of $26 million and $27 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Fair Value Disclosures (Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Recorded at Fair Value) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Securities held to maturity	$ 13,594		$ 14,094
FDIC loss share receivable	479		1,100
Deposits	133,075		124,939
Long-term debt	19,114		21,803
Carrying Amount [Member]
Securities held to maturity	13,594	[1]	14,094	[1]
Loans and leases,net of ALLL (excluding covered)	109,419		100,495
Covered loans, net of ALLL	3,166		4,718
FDIC loss share receivable	479		1,100
Deposits	133,075		124,939
Long-term debt	19,114		21,803
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Securities held to maturity	13,848	[1]	14,098	[1]
Loans and leases,net of ALLL (excluding covered)	109,621		100,036
Covered loans, net of ALLL	3,661		5,706
FDIC loss share receivable	149		910
Deposits	133,377		125,317
Long-term debt	20,676		23,001
Level 2 [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Securities held to maturity	13,810	[1]
Loans and leases,net of ALLL (excluding covered)	0
Covered loans, net of ALLL	0
FDIC loss share receivable	0
Deposits	133,377
Long-term debt	20,676
Level 3 [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Securities held to maturity	38	[1]
Loans and leases,net of ALLL (excluding covered)	109,621
Covered loans, net of ALLL	3,661
FDIC loss share receivable	149
Deposits	0
Long-term debt	$ 0

[1] Excludes amounts deferred in OCI resulting from the transfer of securities available for sale to held to maturity.

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Securities (Schedule of Credit Losses on Other-than-Temporarily Impaired Non-agency RMBS where Portion of the Unrealized Loss was Recognized in OCI (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Securities
Balance at beginning of period	$ 130	$ 31	$ 2
Credit losses on securities not previously considered other-than-temporarily impaired	0	1	4
Credit losses on securities for which OTTI was previously recognized	5	111	28
Reductions for securities sold/settled during the period	(30)	(13)	(3)
Balance at end of period	$ 105	$ 130	$ 31

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Loan Servicing (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Maximum [Member]
Prepayment Speed	18.50%
Weighted Average Discount Rate	8.35%
Minimum [Member]
Prepayment Speed	15.30%
Weighted Average Discount Rate	8.22%

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Benefit Plans (Significant actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Weighted average assumed discount rate	4.25%		4.82%
Assumed long-term rate of annual compensation increases	4.50%	[1]	4.50%	[1]

[1] Represents the rate to be achieved by 2015.

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Parent Company Financial Statements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Parent Company Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]

Parent company condensed balance sheets

Parent Company
Condensed Balance Sheets
December 31, 2012 and 2011
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Assets:
	Cash and due from banks		$	4,239	$	3,564
	Securities available for sale at fair value			27		29
	Securities held to maturity			37		40
	Investment in banking subsidiaries			21,189		20,853
	Investment in other subsidiaries			1,837		1,572
	Advances to / receivables from banking subsidiaries			44		615
	Advances to / receivables from other subsidiaries			2,408		2,392
	Other assets			246		268
		Total assets	$	30,027	$	29,333
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
	Short-term borrowed funds		$	37	$	296
	Short-term borrowed funds due to subsidiaries			-		72
	Dividends payable			170		112
	Accounts payable and other liabilities			30		116
	Long-term debt			8,567		7,930
	Long-term debt due to subsidiaries			-		3,327
		Total liabilities		8,804		11,853
		Total shareholders' equity		21,223		17,480
		Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	30,027	$	29,333

Parent company condensed income statements

Parent Company
Condensed Income Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Income:
	Dividends from banking subsidiaries		$	1,720	$	620	$	345
	Dividends from other subsidiaries			81		278		321
	Interest and other income from subsidiaries			79		107		138
	Other income			1		8		4
		Total income		1,881		1,013		808
Expenses:
	Interest expense			239		334		445
	Other expenses			52		34		38
		Total expenses		291		368		483
Income before income taxes and equity in
	undistributed earnings of subsidiaries			1,590		645		325
Income tax benefit				20		26		60
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries				1,610		671		385
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries in excess of
	dividends from subsidiaries			418		661		469
Net income				2,028		1,332		854
Noncontrolling interests				49		43		38
Dividends on preferred stock				63		―		―
Net income available to common shareholders			$	1,916	$	1,289	$	816

Parent company statement of comprehensive income

Parent Company
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
				2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Net Income			$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
OCI, Net of Tax:
	Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on
		securities available for sale		―		―		7
	Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges			(2)		(1)		―
	Other, net			1		(8)		―
		Total OCI		(1)		(9)		7
		Total comprehensive income	$	2,027	$	1,323	$	861
Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI
	Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on
		securities available for sale	$	―	$	―	$	3
	Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges			(1)		―		―
	Other, net			―		(4)		―

Parent company condensed statements of cash flows

Parent Company
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
.
				2012		2011		2010
				(Dollars in millions)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
	Net income			$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
		operating activities:
		Equity in earnings of subsidiaries in excess of dividends
			from subsidiaries		(418)		(661)		(469)
		Net change in other assets			265		63		(147)
		Net change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(71)		(3)		(24)
		Other, net			(228)		20		(65)
			Net cash from operating activities		1,576		751		149
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
	Proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of securities available for sale				26		49		87
	Purchases of securities available for sale				(26)		(48)		(8)
	Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities held
		to maturity			4		24		―
	Investment in subsidiaries				(30)		(12)		(113)
	Advances to subsidiaries				(10,785)		(20,306)		(37,341)
	Proceeds from repayment of advances to subsidiaries				11,325		22,637		37,028
	Net cash from business combinations				51		―		―
		Net cash from investing activities			565		2,344		(347)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
	Net change in long-term debt				(2,764)		1,121		765
	Net change in short-term borrowed funds				(259)		(509)		(198)
	Net change in advances from subsidiaries				(72)		69		3
	Net proceeds from common stock issued				15		22		110
	Net proceeds from preferred stock issued				2,116		―		―
	Cash dividends paid on common and preferred stock				(564)		(446)		(415)
	Other, net				62		―		―
		Net cash from financing activities			(1,466)		257		265
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents					675		3,352		67
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year					3,564		212		145
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year				$	4,239	$	3,564	$	212

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Allowance for Credit Losses

Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses

		Beginning		Charge-						Ending
Year Ended December 31, 2012		Balance		Offs		Recoveries		Provision		Balance
		(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial	$	433	$	(337)	$	17	$	357	$	470
	CRE - other		334		(205)		13		62		204
	CRE - residential ADC		286		(190)		41		(37)		100
	Other lending subsidiaries		11		(8)		2		8		13
Retail:
	Direct retail lending		232		(224)		36		256		300
	Revolving credit		112		(81)		18		53		102
	Residential mortgage		365		(136)		3		96		328
	Sales finance		38		(26)		10		7		29
	Other lending subsidiaries		186		(217)		24		271		264
Covered			149		(34)		―		13		128
Unallocated			110		―		―		(30)		80
ALLL			2,256		(1,458)		164		1,056		2,018
RUFC			29		―		―		1		30
ACL		$	2,285	$	(1,458)	$	164	$	1,057	$	2,048

		Beginning		Charge-						Ending
Year Ended December 31, 2011		Balance		Offs		Recoveries		Provision		Balance
		(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial	$	621	$	(323)	$	28	$	107	$	433
	CRE - other		446		(273)		18		143		334
	CRE - residential ADC		469		(302)		25		94		286
	Other lending subsidiaries		21		(9)		3		(4)		11
Retail:
	Direct retail lending		246		(276)		37		225		232
	Revolving credit		109		(95)		19		79		112
	Residential mortgage		298		(269)		5		331		365
	Sales finance		47		(32)		9		14		38
	Other lending subsidiaries		177		(181)		22		168		186
Covered			144		(66)		―		71		149
Unallocated			130		―		―		(20)		110
ALLL			2,708		(1,826)		166		1,208		2,256
RUFC			47		―		―		(18)		29
ACL		$	2,755	$	(1,826)	$	166	$	1,190	$	2,285

	Beginning		Charge-								Ending
Year Ended December 31, 2010	Balance		Offs		Recoveries		Provision		Other		Balance
	(Dollars in millions)
ALLL	$	2,600	$	(2,658)	$	130	$	2,663	$	(27)	$	2,708
RUFC		72		―		―		(25)		―		47
ACL	$	2,672	$	(2,658)	$	130	$	2,638	$	(27)	$	2,755

Breakdown of ALLL Based on Method for Determining Allowance

			December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
			Individually		Collectively		Individually		Collectively
			Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated
			for		for		for		for
			Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment
			(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial		$	73	$	397	$	77	$	356
	CRE - other			36		168		69		265
	CRE - residential ADC			21		79		50		236
	Other lending subsidiaries			1		12		1		10
Retail:
	Direct retail lending			59		241		35		197
	Revolving credit			24		78		27		85
	Residential mortgage			130		198		152		213
	Sales finance			6		23		1		37
	Other lending subsidiaries			61		203		20		166
Covered				―		128		―		149
Unallocated				―		80		―		110
		Total	$	411	$	1,607	$	432	$	1,824

Breakdown of Recorded Investment in Loans Based on Method for Determining Allowance

			Loans and Leases
			December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
			Individually		Collectively		Individually		Collectively
			Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated
			for		for		for		for
			Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment
			(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial		$	631	$	37,664	$	656	$	35,759
	CRE - other			312		11,149		511		10,178
	CRE - residential ADC			155		1,106		420		1,641
	Other lending subsidiaries			3		4,135		5		3,621
Retail:
	Direct retail lending			235		15,582		165		14,341
	Revolving credit			56		2,274		62		2,150
	Residential mortgage			1,187		23,085		931		19,650
	Sales finance			22		7,714		10		7,391
	Other lending subsidiaries			146		5,853		49		5,062
Covered				―		3,294		―		4,867
		Total	$	2,747	$	111,856	$	2,809	$	104,660

Schedule of Commercial Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile by Internal Loan Risk Rating

							CRE -		Other
			Commercial				Residential		Lending
December 31, 2012			& Industrial		CRE - Other		ADC		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Pass		$	36,044	$	10,095	$	859	$	4,093
	Special mention			274		120		41		13
	Substandard - performing			1,431		1,034		233		29
	Nonperforming			546		212		128		3
		Total	$	38,295	$	11,461	$	1,261	$	4,138

							CRE -		Other
			Commercial				Residential		Lending
December 31, 2011			& Industrial		CRE - Other		ADC		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Pass		$	33,497	$	8,568	$	1,085	$	3,578
	Special mention			488		234		60		5
	Substandard - performing			1,848		1,493		540		35
	Nonperforming			582		394		376		8
		Total	$	36,415	$	10,689	$	2,061	$	3,626

Schedule of Retail Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

			Direct Retail		Revolving		Residential		Sales		Other Lending
December 31, 2012			Lending		Credit		Mortgage		Finance		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Retail:
	Performing		$	15,685	$	2,330	$	24,003	$	7,729	$	5,916
	Nonperforming			132		―		269		7		83
		Total	$	15,817	$	2,330	$	24,272	$	7,736	$	5,999

			Direct Retail		Revolving		Residential		Sales		Other Lending
December 31, 2011			Lending		Credit		Mortgage		Finance		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Retail:
	Performing		$	14,364	$	2,212	$	20,273	$	7,394	$	5,056
	Nonperforming			142		―		308		7		55
		Total	$	14,506	$	2,212	$	20,581	$	7,401	$	5,111

Aging Analysis of Past Due Loans and Leases

			Accruing Loans and Leases
							90 Days Or		Nonaccrual		Total Loans And
					30-89 Days		More Past		Loans And		Leases, Excluding
December 31, 2012			Current		Past Due		Due		Leases		Covered Loans
			(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial		$	37,706	$	42	$	1	$	546	$	38,295
	CRE - other			11,237		12		―		212		11,461
	CRE - residential ADC			1,131		2		―		128		1,261
	Other lending subsidiaries			4,106		20		9		3		4,138
Retail:
	Direct retail lending			15,502		145		38		132		15,817
	Revolving credit			2,291		23		16		―		2,330
	Residential mortgage (1)(2)			22,555		582		344		269		23,750
	Sales finance			7,663		56		10		7		7,736
	Other lending subsidiaries			5,645		270		1		83		5,999
		Total (1)(2)	$	107,836	$	1,152	$	419	$	1,380	$	110,787

				Accruing Loans and Leases
								90 Days Or		Nonaccrual		Total Loans And
						30-89 Days		More Past		Loans And		Leases, Excluding
	December 31, 2011			Current		Past Due		Due		Leases		Covered Loans
				(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial		$	35,746	$	85	$	2	$	582	$	36,415
		CRE - other			10,273		22		―		394		10,689
		CRE - residential ADC			1,671		14		―		376		2,061
		Other lending subsidiaries			3,589		25		4		8		3,626
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending			14,146		162		56		142		14,506
		Revolving credit			2,173		22		17		―		2,212
		Residential mortgage (1)(2)			19,406		560		307		308		20,581
		Sales finance			7,301		75		18		7		7,401
		Other lending subsidiaries			4,807		248		1		55		5,111
			Total (1)(2)	$	99,112	$	1,213	$	405	$	1,872	$	102,602
(1)	Residential mortgage loans include $84 million and $81 million in government guaranteed loans 30-89 days past due, and $252 million and $203 million in government guaranteed loans 90 days or more past due as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Residential mortgage loans exclude $5 million and $7 million in loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase which are past due 30-89 days at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Residential mortgage loans exclude $517 million and $426 million in loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase, which are past due 90 days or more at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Schedule of Information Regarding Impaired Loans

						Unpaid				Average		Interest
				Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income
As Of / For The Year Ended December 31, 2012				Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized
				(Dollars in millions)
With No Related Allowance Recorded:
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial		$	116	$	232	$	―	$	117	$	―
		CRE - other			60		108		―		81		―
		CRE - residential ADC			44		115				103		―
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending			19		73		―		19		1
		Residential mortgage (1)			120		201		―		80		2
		Sales finance			1		3		―		1		―
		Other lending subsidiaries			2		6		―		3		―
With An Allowance Recorded:
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial			515		551		73		522		3
		CRE - other			252		255		36		319		5
		CRE - residential ADC			111		116		21		180		1
		Other lending subsidiaries			3		3		1		4		―
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending			216		226		59		140		9
		Revolving credit			56		56		24		59		2
		Residential mortgage (1)			754		770		104		649		28
		Sales finance			21		21		6		13		―
		Other lending subsidiaries			144		146		61		66		2
			Total (1)	$	2,434	$	2,882	$	385	$	2,356	$	53

							Unpaid				Average		Interest
					Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income
	As Of / For The Year Ended December 31, 2011				Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized
					(Dollars in millions)
	With No Related Allowance Recorded:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial		$	114	$	196	$	―	$	153	$	―
			CRE - other			102		163		―		142		―
			CRE - residential ADC			153		289		―		187		―
		Retail:
			Direct retail lending			19		74		―		23		1
			Residential mortgage (1)			46		85		―		31		1
			Sales finance			1		1		―		1		―
			Other lending subsidiaries			2		4		―		1		―
	With An Allowance Recorded:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial			542		552		77		482		4
			CRE - other			409		433		69		466		7
			CRE - residential ADC			267		298		50		360		4
			Other lending subsidiaries			5		5		1		4		―
		Retail:
			Direct retail lending			146		153		35		148		9
			Revolving credit			62		61		27		62		3
			Residential mortgage (1)			653		674		125		627		28
			Sales finance			9		10		1		6		―
			Other lending subsidiaries			47		50		20		35		2
				Total (1)	$	2,577	$	3,048	$	405	$	2,728	$	59
(1)	Residential mortgage loans exclude $313 million and $232 million in government guaranteed loans and related allowance of $26 million and $27 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Summary Of Reason For Classification As Troubled Debt Restructurings

			Years Ended December 31,
			2012								2011
			Types of								Types of
			Modifications (1)						Impact To		Modifications (1)				Impact To
			Rate (2)		Structure		Other		ALLL		Rate (2)		Structure		ALLL
			(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial	$	37	$	63	$	14	$	―	$	29	$	68	$	5
		CRE - other		60		45		7		―		56		58		8
		CRE - residential ADC		41		34		3		(1)		29		47		10
		Other lending subsidiaries		―		―		―		―		1		1		―
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending		38		17		82		35		51		5		9
		Revolving credit		30		―		―		5		40		―		8
		Residential mortgage		106		88		135		22		142		35		17
		Sales finance		4		―		12		4		5		5		1
		Other lending subsidiaries		106		2		17		35		37		7		15
(1)	Includes modifications made to existing TDRs, as well as new modifications that are considered TDRs. Balances represent the recorded investment as of the end of the period in which the modification was made.
(2)	Includes TDRs made with a below market interest rate that also includes a modification of loan structure.

Modifications that defaulted during the period that had been classified as a TDR during the previous 12 months

		Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial	$	8	$	39
	CRE - other		6		92
	CRE - residential ADC		14		80
Retail:
	Direct retail lending		8		16
	Revolving credit		12		15
	Residential mortgage		36		31
	Sales finance		―		2
	Other lending subsidiaries		12		5

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Loan Servicing (Residential Mortgage Loans Managed or Securitized and Related Delinquencies and Net Charge-Offs) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Loan Servicing [Abstract]
Mortgage loans managed or securitized	$ 29,882	[1]	$ 26,559	[1]
Less: Loans securitized and transferred to securities available for sale	4		4
LHFS	3,547		3,394
Covered mortgage loans	1,040		1,264
Mortgage loans sold with recourse	1,019		1,316
Mortgage loans held for investment	24,272		20,581
Mortgage loans on nonaccrual status	269		308
Mortgage loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest	92	[2]	104	[2]
Mortgage loans net charge-offs - year to date	133		264
Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans servicing portfolio	101,270		91,640
Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others	73,769		67,066
Maximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liability	446		522
Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure	12		6
Repurchase reserves for mortgage loan sales to GSEs	59		29
Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans sold from the held for sale portfolio	25,640		17,202
Pre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for sale	539		175
Servicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for others	$ 247		$ 240
Approximate weighted average servicing fee of the outstanding balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others	0.32%		0.34%
Weighted average coupon interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for others	4.59%		5.02%

[1] Balances exclude loans serviced for others with no other continuing involvement.

[2] Includes amounts related to residential mortgage LHFS and excludes amounts related to government guaranteed loans and covered mortgage loans. Refer to the Loans and Leases Note for additional disclosures related to past due government guaranteed loans.

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Parent Company Financial Statements (Parent Company Condensed Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 2,028	$ 1,332	$ 854
Decrease (increase) in other assets	381	55	2,006
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	346	572	689
Other, net	161	103	22
Net cash from operating activities	3,698	4,565	2,898
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of securities available for sale	(7,026)	(13,926)	(26,598)
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities held to maturity	5,536	1,828	0
Net cash from business combinations	675	(86)	(7)
Net cash from investing activities	(7,085)	(17,826)	5,979
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net increase in long-term debt	2,327	2,010	500
Net decrease in short-term borrowed funds	(702)	(2,107)	(2,434)
Net proceeds from common stock issued	15	22	110
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock	2,116
Other, net	40	132	277
Net cash from financing activities	2,796	15,220	(9,141)
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(591)	1,959	(264)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	4,344	2,385	2,649
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	3,753	4,344	2,385
Parent Company [Member]
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	2,028	1,332	854
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries in excess of dividends from subsidiaries	(418)	(661)	(469)
Decrease (increase) in other assets	265	63	(147)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(71)	(3)	(24)
Other, net	(228)	20	(65)
Net cash from operating activities	1,576	751	149
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of securities available for sale	26	49	87
Purchases of securities available for sale	(26)	(48)	(8)
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities held to maturity	4	24	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(30)	(12)	(113)
Advances to subsidiaries	(10,785)	(20,306)	(37,341)
Proceeds from repayment of advances to subsidiaries	11,325	22,637	37,028
Net cash from business combinations	51
Net cash from investing activities	565	2,344	(347)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net increase in long-term debt	(2,764)	1,121	765
Net decrease in short-term borrowed funds	(259)	(509)	(198)
Net increase in advances from subsidiaries	(72)	69	3
Net proceeds from common stock issued	15	22	110
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock	2,116
Cash dividends paid on common and preferred stock	(564)	(446)	(415)
Other, net	62
Net cash from financing activities	(1,466)	257	265
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	675	3,352	67
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	3,564	212	145
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$ 4,239	$ 3,564	$ 212

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Derivative Classifications and Hedging Relationships) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	$ 1,451	[1]	$ 1,525	[1]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Notional Values	73,266		67,581
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(1,438)	[1]	(1,506)	[1]
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Designated Notional Values, Derivatives as Cash Flow Hedges	6,035	[2]	5,750	[2]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value	0	[1],[2]	0	[1],[2]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value	(298)	[1],[2]	(307)	[1],[2]
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Pay Fixed Swaps [Member] | Three Month LIBOR Funding [Member]
Designated Notional Values, Derivatives as Cash Flow Hedges	6,035	[2]	5,750	[2]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value	0	[1],[2]	0	[1],[2]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value	(298)	[1],[2]	(307)	[1],[2]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Notional Amount of Derivatives as Net Investment Hedge	0		73
Net Investment Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value	0	[1]	1	[1]
Net Investment Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Notional Amount of Derivatives as Net Investment Hedge	0		73
Net Investment Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value	0	[1]	1	[1]
Net Investment Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Notional Value of Derivatives as Fair Value Hedge	1,332		3,009
Fair Value Hedge Assets	182	[1]	254	[1]
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities	(160)	[1]	(163)	[1]
Fair Value Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Receive Fixed Swaps And Option Trades [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member]
Notional Value of Derivatives as Fair Value Hedge	800		2,556
Fair Value Hedge Assets	182	[1]	254	[1]
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Pay Fixed Swaps [Member] | Commercial Loans [Member]
Notional Value of Derivatives as Fair Value Hedge	187		98
Fair Value Hedge Assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities	(7)	[1]	(5)	[1]
Fair Value Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Pay Fixed Swaps [Member] | Municipal Securities [Member]
Notional Value of Derivatives as Fair Value Hedge	345		355
Fair Value Hedge Assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities	(153)	[1]	(158)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	65,899		58,749
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	1,269	[1]	1,270	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(980)	[1]	(1,036)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Client-Related and Other Risk Management [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	23,221		22,850
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	716	[1]	747	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(749)	[1]	(784)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Client-Related and Other Risk Management [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Receive Fixed Swaps [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	9,352		9,176
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	687	[1]	703	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Client-Related and Other Risk Management [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Pay Fixed Swaps [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	9,464		9,255
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(717)	[1]	(730)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Client-Related and Other Risk Management [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Swaps [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	2,273		2,450
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	1	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(2)	[1]	(6)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Client-Related and Other Risk Management [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Option Trades [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	814		1,004
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	23	[1]	38	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(26)	[1]	(40)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Client-Related and Other Risk Management [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Futures Contracts [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	109		240
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Client-Related and Other Risk Management [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Risk Participations [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	204		150
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Client-Related and Other Risk Management [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	1,005		575
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	5	[1]	6	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(4)	[1]	(8)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Banking [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	15,165		12,303
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	71	[1]	77	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(22)	[1]	(89)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Banking [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Receive Fixed Swaps [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	114		50
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	0	[1]	1	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(2)	[1]	0	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Banking [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Pay Fixed Swaps [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	0		16
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Banking [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	6,064		4,977
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	55	[1]	60	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(1)	[1]	(1)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Banking [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | When Issued Securities And Forward Rate Agreements And Forward Commitments [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	8,886		7,125
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	10	[1]	10	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(19)	[1]	(88)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Banking [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Option Trades [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	70		70
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	6	[1]	5	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Banking [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Futures Contracts [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	31		65
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	0	[1]	1	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	27,513		23,596
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	482	[1]	446	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(209)	[1]	(163)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Receive Fixed Swaps [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	5,178		5,616
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	110	[1]	154	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(27)	[1]	(1)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Pay Fixed Swaps [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	5,389		4,651
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	7	[1]	1	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(94)	[1]	(111)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | When Issued Securities And Forward Rate Agreements And Forward Commitments [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	2,406		3,651
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	2	[1]	18	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Option Trades [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	14,510		9,640
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	363	[1]	273	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	(88)	[1]	(51)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Futures Contracts [Member]
Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	30		38
Derivative Asset, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]

[1] Derivatives in a gain position are recorded as Other assets and derivatives in a loss position are recorded as Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

[2] Cash flow hedges are hedging the first unhedged forecasted settlements associated with the listed hedged item descriptions.

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Premises and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total rent expense applicable to operating leases	$ 215	$ 199	$ 188
Rental income from owned properties and subleases	8	7	8
Operating leases, future minimum payments due, current	197
Operating leases, future minimum payments, due in two years	181
Operating leases, future minimum payments, due in three years	164
Operating leases, future minimum payments, due in four years	147
Operating leases, future minimum payments, due in five years	128
Operating leases, future minimum payments, due thereafter	$ 613

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Shareholders' Equity (Preferred Stock) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	May 01, 2012 Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Series E Preferred Stock [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Series F Preferred Stock [Member]
Schedule Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Preferred stock, liquidation amount	$ 2,175	$ 575	$ 1,150	$ 450
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock	$ 2,116	$ 559	$ 1,120	$ 437
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage		5.85%	5.625%	5.20%

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Securities (Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Values of Investments by Investment Category and Length of Time) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities, less than 12 months	$ 2,714	$ 3,143
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities, less than 12 months	19	16
Fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities, 12 months or more	591	1,070
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities, 12 months or more	100	197
Total fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities	3,305	4,213
Total unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities	119	213
Fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, less than 12 months	1,686	8,010
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, less than 12 months	6	29
Fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, 12 months or more	0	0
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, 12 months or more	0	0
Total fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities	1,686	8,010
Total unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities	6	29
GSE Securities
Fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, less than 12 months	805
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, less than 12 months	1
Fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, 12 months or more	0
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, 12 months or more	0
Total fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities	805
Total unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities	1
RMBS Issued by GSE
Fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities, less than 12 months	2,662	3,098
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities, less than 12 months	18	7
Fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities, 12 months or more	0	0
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities, 12 months or more	0	0
Total fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities	2,662	3,098
Total unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities	18	7
Fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, less than 12 months	593	7,770
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, less than 12 months	1	23
Fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, 12 months or more	0	0
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, 12 months or more	0	0
Total fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities	593	7,770
Total unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities	1	23
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities, less than 12 months	52	16
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities, less than 12 months	1	3
Fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities, 12 months or more	478	702
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities, 12 months or more	89	142
Total fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities	530	718
Total unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities	90	145
Fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, less than 12 months	22	33
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, less than 12 months	1	2
Fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, 12 months or more	0	0
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, 12 months or more	0	0
Total fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities	22	33
Total unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities	1	2
Non-Agency RMBS [Member]
Fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities, less than 12 months	0	0
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities, less than 12 months	0	0
Fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities, 12 months or more	113	368
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities, 12 months or more	11	55
Total fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities	113	368
Total unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities	11	55
Other Securities [Member]
Fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, less than 12 months	266	207
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, less than 12 months	3	4
Fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, 12 months or more	0	0
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities, 12 months or more	0	0
Total fair value of temporarily impaired held to maturity securities	266	207
Total unrealized losses on temporarily impaired held to maturity securities	3	4
Covered Securities [Member]
Fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities, less than 12 months		29
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities, less than 12 months		6
Fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities, 12 months or more		0
Unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities, 12 months or more		0
Total fair value of temporarily impaired available for sale securities		29
Total unrealized losses on temporarily impaired available for sale securities		$ 6

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Benefit Plans (Schedule of estimated future benefit payments) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
Qualified [Member]
2013	$ 64
2014	71
2015	78
2016	86
2017	94
2018-2022	613
Nonqualified [Member]
2013	9
2014	10
2015	11
2016	12
2017	13
2018-2022	$ 83

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill Attributable to Each Operating Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 6,078	$ 6,008
Acquisitions	721	45
Contingent consideration	3	20
Other adjustments	2	5
Goodwill, ending balance	6,804	6,078
Community Banking [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance	4,542	4,537
Acquisitions	358	0
Contingent consideration	0	0
Other adjustments	0	5
Goodwill, ending balance	4,900	4,542
Residential Mortgage Banking [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance	7	7
Acquisitions	0	0
Contingent consideration	0	0
Other adjustments	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	7	7
Dealer Financial Services [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance	111	111
Acquisitions	0	0
Contingent consideration	0	0
Other adjustments	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	111	111
Specialized Lending [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance	94	94
Acquisitions	5	0
Contingent consideration	0	0
Other adjustments	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	99	94
Insurance Services [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,132	1,067
Acquisitions	358	45
Contingent consideration	3	20
Other adjustments	2	0
Goodwill, ending balance	1,495	1,132
Financial Services [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance	192	192
Acquisitions	0	0
Contingent consideration	0	0
Other adjustments	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 192	$ 192

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Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment of long-term debt	$ 5,112,000,000	$ 2,190,000,000	$ 336,000,000
Maturities Of Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	1,700,000,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two	2,100,000,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three	1,100,000,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four	3,900,000,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five	2,500,000,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five	7,800,000,000
BankAtlantic [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Assumed Trust Preferred Securities	285,000,000
Repayment of long-term debt	$ 285,000,000

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Loan Servicing (Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights Sensitivity) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2012 Residential MSRs Yr	Dec. 31, 2011 Residential MSRs Yr	Dec. 31, 2012 Fixed-Rate Residential Mortgage [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Fixed-Rate Residential Mortgage [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Adjustable Rate Residential Mortgage [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Adjustable Rate Residential Mortgage [Member]
Fair value of residential MSRs	$ 627	$ 563	$ 830	$ 832	$ 627	$ 563
Composition of residential mortgage loans serviced for others					100.00%	100.00%	99.00%	99.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Weighted average life, in years					4.4	3.7
Prepayment speed					17.30%	20.80%
Effect on fair value of a 10% increase, prepayment speed					(35)	(35)
Effect on fair value of a 20% increase, prepayment speed					(67)	(66)
Weighted average OAS					8.30%	6.90%
Effect on fair value of a 10% increase, weighted average OAS					(17)	(12)
Effect on fair value of a 20% increase, weighted average OAS					$ (33)	$ (23)

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Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 19,114		$ 21,803
Junior Subordinated Debt to Unconsolidated Trusts [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0	[1]	3,271	[1]
Senior Notes 3.85% Due 2012 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	3.85%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2012
Long-term debt	0		1,000
Senior Notes 3.38% Due 2013 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	3.38%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term debt	500		500
Senior Notes 5.70% Due 2014 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	5.70%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term debt	510		510
Senior Notes 2.05% Due 2014 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	2.05%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term debt	700		700
Floating Rate Senior Notes Due 2014 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term debt	300	[2]	300	[2]
Effective interest rate on floating rate notes	1.01%
Senior Notes 3.95% Due 2016 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	3.95%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term debt	500		499
Senior Notes 3.20% Due 2016 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	3.20%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term debt	999		999
Senior Notes 2.15% Due 2017 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	2.15%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2017
Long-term debt	748		0
Senior Notes 1.60% Due 2017 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	1.60%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2017
Long-term debt	749		0
Senior Notes 1.45% Due 2018 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	1.45%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2018
Long-term debt	499		0
Senior Notes 6.85% Due 2019 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	6.85%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2019
Long-term debt	539		538
Subordinated Notes 4.75% Due 2012 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	4.75%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2012
Long-term debt	0	[3]	490	[3]
Subordinated Notes 5.20% Due 2015 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	5.20%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-term debt	933	[3]	933	[3]
Subordinated Notes 4.90% Due 2017 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	4.90%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2017
Long-term debt	345	[3]	342	[3]
Subordinated Notes 5.25% Due 2019 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	5.25%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2019
Long-term debt	586	[3]	586	[3]
Subordinated Notes 3.95% Due 2022 [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	3.95%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2022
Long-term debt	298	[3]	0	[3]
Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Due 2016 [Member] | Branch Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term debt	350	[3],[4]	350	[3],[4]
Effective interest rate on floating rate notes	3.25%
Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Due 2017 [Member] | Branch Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2017
Long-term debt	262	[3],[4]	262	[3],[4]
Effective interest rate on floating rate notes	3.25%
Subordinated Notes 4.875% Due 2013 [Member] | Branch Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	4.875%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term debt	222	[3]	222	[3]
Subordinated Notes 5.625% Due 2016 [Member] | Branch Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	5.625%
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term debt	386	[3]	386	[3]
Varying maturities to 2034 [Member] | Federal Home Loan Bank Advances to Branch Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, year of maturity	Dec. 31, 2034
Long-term debt	8,994	[5]	8,998	[5]
Federal Home Loan Bank advances weighted average cost	3.58%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances weighted average maturity (in years)	6.9
Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	100		83
Fair Value Hedge-Related Basis Adjustments [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 594		$ 834

[1] Securities that qualified under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 1 capital, subject to certain limitations.

[2] This floating-rate senior note is based on LIBOR and had an effective rate of 1.01% at December 31, 2012.

[3] Subordinated notes that qualify under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 2 supplementary capital, subject to certain limitations.

[4] These floating-rate securities are based on LIBOR, but the majority of the cash flows have been swapped to a fixed rate. The effective rate paid on these securities including the effect of the swapped portion was 3.25% at December 31, 2012.

[5] Certain of these advances have been swapped to floating rates from fixed rates or from fixed rates to floating rates. At December 31, 2012, the weighted average rate paid on these advances including the effect of the swapped portion was 3.58%, and the weighted average maturity was 6.9 years.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Identifiable Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Gross carrying amount	$ 1,752		$ 1,413
Accumulated amortization	(1,079)		(969)
Net carrying amount	673		444
CDI [Member]
Gross carrying amount	672		626
Accumulated amortization	(522)		(484)
Net carrying amount	150		142
Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Member]
Gross carrying amount	1,080	[1]	787	[1]
Accumulated amortization	(557)	[1]	(485)	[1]
Net carrying amount	$ 523	[1]	$ 302	[1]

[1] Other identifiable intangibles are primarily customer relationship intangibles.

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Summary of the primary reason loan modifications were classified as restructurings) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Rate	$ 37	[1],[2]	$ 29	[1],[2]
Structure	63	[1]	68	[1]
Other	14	[1]
Impact to ALLL	0		5
CRE - Other
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Rate	60	[1],[2]	56	[1],[2]
Structure	45	[1]	58	[1]
Other	7	[1]
Impact to ALLL	0		8
CRE - Residential ADC
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Rate	41	[1],[2]	29	[1],[2]
Structure	34	[1]	47	[1]
Other	3	[1]
Impact to ALLL	(1)		10
Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Rate	0	[1],[2]	1	[1],[2]
Structure	0	[1]	1	[1]
Other	0	[1]
Impact to ALLL	0		0
Direct Retail Lending [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Rate	38	[1],[2]	51	[1],[2]
Structure	17	[1]	5	[1]
Other	82	[1]
Impact to ALLL	35		9
Retail Revolving Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Rate	30	[1],[2]	40	[1],[2]
Structure	0	[1]	0	[1]
Other	0	[1]
Impact to ALLL	5		8
Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Rate	106	[1],[2]	142	[1],[2]
Structure	88	[1]	35	[1]
Other	135	[1]
Impact to ALLL	22		17
Retail Sales Finance [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Rate	4	[1],[2]	5	[1],[2]
Structure	0	[1]	5	[1]
Other	12	[1]
Impact to ALLL	4		1
Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Rate	106	[1],[2]	37	[1],[2]
Structure	2	[1]	7	[1]
Other	17	[1]
Impact to ALLL	$ 35		$ 15

[1] Includes modifications made to existing restructurings, as well as new modifications that are considered restructurings. Balances represent the recorded investment as of the end of the period in which the modification was made.

[2] Includes restructurings made with a below market interest rate that also includes a modification of loan structure.

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Parent Company Financial Statements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Parent Company Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]

Parent company financial statements

NOTE 17. Parent Company Financial Statements

Parent Company
Condensed Balance Sheets
December 31, 2012 and 2011
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Assets:
	Cash and due from banks		$	4,239	$	3,564
	Securities available for sale at fair value			27		29
	Securities held to maturity			37		40
	Investment in banking subsidiaries			21,189		20,853
	Investment in other subsidiaries			1,837		1,572
	Advances to / receivables from banking subsidiaries			44		615
	Advances to / receivables from other subsidiaries			2,408		2,392
	Other assets			246		268
		Total assets	$	30,027	$	29,333
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
	Short-term borrowed funds		$	37	$	296
	Short-term borrowed funds due to subsidiaries			-		72
	Dividends payable			170		112
	Accounts payable and other liabilities			30		116
	Long-term debt			8,567		7,930
	Long-term debt due to subsidiaries			-		3,327
		Total liabilities		8,804		11,853
		Total shareholders' equity		21,223		17,480
		Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	30,027	$	29,333

Parent Company
Condensed Income Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Income:
	Dividends from banking subsidiaries		$	1,720	$	620	$	345
	Dividends from other subsidiaries			81		278		321
	Interest and other income from subsidiaries			79		107		138
	Other income			1		8		4
		Total income		1,881		1,013		808
Expenses:
	Interest expense			239		334		445
	Other expenses			52		34		38
		Total expenses		291		368		483
Income before income taxes and equity in
	undistributed earnings of subsidiaries			1,590		645		325
Income tax benefit				20		26		60
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries				1,610		671		385
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries in excess of
	dividends from subsidiaries			418		661		469
Net income				2,028		1,332		854
Noncontrolling interests				49		43		38
Dividends on preferred stock				63		―		―
Net income available to common shareholders			$	1,916	$	1,289	$	816

Parent Company
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
				2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Net Income			$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
OCI, Net of Tax:
	Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on
		securities available for sale		―		―		7
	Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges			(2)		(1)		―
	Other, net			1		(8)		―
		Total OCI		(1)		(9)		7
		Total comprehensive income	$	2,027	$	1,323	$	861
Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI
	Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on
		securities available for sale	$	―	$	―	$	3
	Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges			(1)		―		―
	Other, net			―		(4)		―

Parent Company
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
.
				2012		2011		2010
				(Dollars in millions)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
	Net income			$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
		operating activities:
		Equity in earnings of subsidiaries in excess of dividends
			from subsidiaries		(418)		(661)		(469)
		Net change in other assets			265		63		(147)
		Net change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(71)		(3)		(24)
		Other, net			(228)		20		(65)
			Net cash from operating activities		1,576		751		149
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
	Proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of securities available for sale				26		49		87
	Purchases of securities available for sale				(26)		(48)		(8)
	Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities held
		to maturity			4		24		―
	Investment in subsidiaries				(30)		(12)		(113)
	Advances to subsidiaries				(10,785)		(20,306)		(37,341)
	Proceeds from repayment of advances to subsidiaries				11,325		22,637		37,028
	Net cash from business combinations				51		―		―
		Net cash from investing activities			565		2,344		(347)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
	Net change in long-term debt				(2,764)		1,121		765
	Net change in short-term borrowed funds				(259)		(509)		(198)
	Net change in advances from subsidiaries				(72)		69		3
	Net proceeds from common stock issued				15		22		110
	Net proceeds from preferred stock issued				2,116		―		―
	Cash dividends paid on common and preferred stock				(564)		(446)		(415)
	Other, net				62		―		―
		Net cash from financing activities			(1,466)		257		265
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents					675		3,352		67
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year					3,564		212		145
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year				$	4,239	$	3,564	$	212

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Operating Segments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Operating Segments

Schedule of Selected Financial Information Regarding Reportable Business Segments

		Community Banking						Residential Mortgage Banking						Dealer Financial Services						Specialized Lending
		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Net interest income (expense)		$	2,086	$	1,937	$	1,771	$	1,148	$	1,025	$	981	$	845	$	852	$	858	$	701	$	636	$	591
Net intersegment interest income (expense)			1,342		1,642		2,033		(776)		(734)		(721)		(216)		(270)		(344)		(154)		(171)		(184)
Segment net interest income			3,428		3,579		3,804		372		291		260		629		582		514		547		465		407
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses			666		589		1,801		95		320		553		164		125		93		137		72		110
Noninterest income			1,125		1,016		1,200		753		349		457		7		7		4		228		211		176
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)			182		132		146		(1)		―		―		―		―		―		―		―		―
Noninterest expense			1,828		2,354		2,373		388		296		254		101		90		90		256		233		218
Amortization of intangibles			37		47		66		―		―		―		1		1		1		5		6		6
Allocated corporate expenses			1,025		899		799		54		48		33		36		37		37		79		72		62
Income (loss) before income taxes			1,179		838		111		587		(24)		(123)		334		336		297		298		293		187
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			427		302		35		221		(9)		(46)		126		127		112		63		58		19
Segment net income (loss)		$	752	$	536	$	76	$	366	$	(15)	$	(77)	$	208	$	209	$	185	$	235	$	235	$	168
Identifiable segment assets (period end)		$	62,945	$	61,072	$	63,244	$	29,391	$	25,471	$	22,183	$	10,264	$	9,874	$	9,418	$	18,907	$	16,766	$	14,945
		Insurance Services						Financial Services						Other, Treasury and Corporate (1)						Total BB&T Corporation
		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Net interest income (expense)		$	3	$	3	$	3	$	119	$	107	$	99	$	955	$	947	$	1,017	$	5,857	$	5,507	$	5,320
Net intersegment interest income (expense)			3		4		6		332		267		215		(531)		(738)		(1,005)		―		―		―
Segment net interest income			6		7		9		451		374		314		424		209		12		5,857		5,507		5,320
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses			―		―		―		10		(1)		45		(15)		85		36		1,057		1,190		2,638
Noninterest income			1,365		1,040		1,033		725		694		657		(383)		(204)		430		3,820		3,113		3,957
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)			―		―		―		29		20		16		(210)		(152)		(162)		―		―		―
Noninterest expense			1,015		786		774		641		574		527		1,489		1,370		1,312		5,718		5,703		5,548
Amortization of intangibles			61		42		45		3		3		3		3		―		1		110		99		122
Allocated corporate expenses			82		72		68		94		75		39		(1,370)		(1,203)		(1,038)		―		―		―
Income (loss) before income taxes			213		147		155		457		437		373		(276)		(399)		(31)		2,792		1,628		969
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			69		46		52		171		164		139		(313)		(392)		(196)		764		296		115
Segment net income (loss)		$	144	$	101	$	103	$	286	$	273	$	234	$	37	$	(7)	$	165	$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
Identifiable segment assets (period end)		$	3,297	$	2,350	$	2,294	$	9,184	$	7,413	$	6,053	$	49,884	$	51,633	$	38,944	$	183,872	$	174,579	$	157,081
(1)	Includes financial data from subsidiaries below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds requiring disclosure.

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Taxes

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]

		Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Current expense:
	Federal	$	252	$	83	$	161
	State		67		26		18
	Foreign		2		2		2
Total current expense			321		111		181
Deferred expense (benefit):
	Federal		417		163		(65)
	State		26		22		(1)
Total deferred expense (benefit)			443		185		(66)
Provision for income taxes		$	764	$	296	$	115

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

		Years Ended December 31,
		2012			2011			2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Federal income taxes at statutory rate of 35%		$	977		$	570		$	339
Increase (decrease) in provision for income taxes as a result of:
	State income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit		61			31			11
	Federal tax credits		(126)			(115)			(105)
	Tax exempt income		(133)			(135)			(125)
	Nontaxable gain on termination of leveraged lease		(12)			(22)			(2)
	Other, net		(3)			(33)			(3)
Provision for income taxes		$	764		$	296		$	115
Effective income tax rate			27.4	%		18.2	%		11.9	%

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Deferred tax assets:
	ALLL		$	771	$	855
	Postretirement plans			432		362
	Equity-based compensation			144		130
	Loan/securities basis difference			6		127
	Foreclosed property write-downs			56		240
	Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges			105		95
	Other			277		257
Total deferred tax assets				1,791		2,066
Deferred tax liabilities:
	Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale			201		31
	Lease financing			270		267
	Prepaid pension plan expense			373		352
	Loan fees and expenses			244		225
	Depreciation			57		76
	Identifiable intangible assets			161		92
	Loan servicing rights			201		156
	Derivatives and hedging			163		136
	Other			70		89
Total deferred tax liabilities				1,740		1,424
		Net deferred tax assets	$	51	$	642

Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits

		Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Beginning balance of unrecognized tax benefits		$	301	$	292	$	179
	Additions based on tax positions related to current year		14		―		―
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		―		6		―
	Settlements		(5)		(1)		―
	Lapse of statute of limitations		―		―		(1)
	Unrecognized deferred tax benefits from business acquisitions		(13)		4		114
Ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits		$	297	$	301	$	292

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
BankAtlantic [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Narrative [Line Items]
Acquired loans	$ 1,700,000,000
Assumed deposits	3,500,000,000
Assumed trust preferred securities	285,000,000
Preferred interest	95.00%
Incremental guarantee	35,000,000
Preference Amount	285,000,000
Net purchase price received, excluding cash held by BankAtlantic which consists of the net liabilities assumed less a deposit premium	45,000,000
Deposit premium	316,000,000
CDI [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Narrative [Line Items]
Estimated amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets year one	105,000,000
Estimated amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets year two	89,000,000
Estimated amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets year three	75,000,000
Estimated amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets year four	65,000,000
Estimated amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets year five	$ 56,000,000
Weighted-average remaining life	7.9
Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Narrative [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining life	15.9

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Income Taxes (Breakdown of provision for income taxes) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current expense:
Federal	$ 252	$ 83	$ 161
State	67	26	18
Foreign	2	2	2
Total current expense	321	111	181
Deferred expense (benefit):
Federal	417	163	(65)
State	26	22	(1)
Total deferred expense (benefit)	443	185	(66)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for income taxes	$ 764	$ 296	$ 115

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Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Short-Term Borrowed Funds (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Federal Funds Purchased Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase And Short Term Borrowed Funds [Abstract]

Summary of Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Short-Term Borrowed funds

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Federal funds purchased		$	4	$	12
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			514		619
Master notes			37		296
Other short-term borrowed funds			2,309		2,639
	Total	$	2,864	$	3,566

		As Of / For The Years Ended December 31,
		2012			2011			2010
		(Dollars in millions)
	Maximum outstanding at any month-end during the year	$	4,385		$	10,473		$	11,690
	Balance outstanding at end of year		2,864			3,566			5,673
	Average outstanding during the year		3,408			5,189			9,022
	Average interest rate during the year (1)		0.20	%		0.21	%		0.24	%
	Average interest rate at end of year		0.22			0.20			0.46
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Securities (Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains, Gross Unrealized Losses and Approximate Fair Values of Securities Available for Sale) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Securities available for sale, amortized cost	$ 24,177	$ 21,892
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized gains	1,079	634
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized losses	119	213
Securities available for sale, fair value	25,137	22,313
GSE Securities
Securities available for sale, amortized cost	290	305
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized gains	0	1
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized losses	0	0
Securities available for sale, fair value	290	306
RMBS Issued by GSE
Securities available for sale, amortized cost	20,482	17,940
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized gains	466	199
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized losses	18	7
Securities available for sale, fair value	20,930	18,132
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Securities available for sale, amortized cost	1,948	1,977
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized gains	153	91
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized losses	90	145
Securities available for sale, fair value	2,011	1,923
Non-Agency RMBS [Member]
Securities available for sale, amortized cost	307	423
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized gains	16	0
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized losses	11	55
Securities available for sale, fair value	312	368
Other Securities [Member]
Securities available for sale, amortized cost	3	7
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized gains	0	0
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized losses	0	0
Securities available for sale, fair value	3	7
Covered Securities [Member]
Securities available for sale, amortized cost	1,147	1,240
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized gains	444	343
Securities available for sale, gross unrealized losses	0	6
Securities available for sale, fair value	$ 1,591	$ 1,577

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Commercial Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile by Internal Loan Risk Rating) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loans and leases	$ 114,603	$ 107,469
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Loans and leases	38,295	36,415
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Pass [Member]
Loans and leases	36,044	33,497
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Loans and leases	274	488
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Substandard - Performing [Member]
Loans and leases	1,431	1,848
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Nonperforming [Member]
Loans and leases	546	582
CRE - Other
Loans and leases	11,461	10,689
CRE - Other | Pass [Member]
Loans and leases	10,095	8,568
CRE - Other | Special Mention [Member]
Loans and leases	120	234
CRE - Other | Substandard - Performing [Member]
Loans and leases	1,034	1,493
CRE - Other | Nonperforming [Member]
Loans and leases	212	394
CRE - Residential ADC
Loans and leases	1,261	2,061
CRE - Residential ADC | Pass [Member]
Loans and leases	859	1,085
CRE - Residential ADC | Special Mention [Member]
Loans and leases	41	60
CRE - Residential ADC | Substandard - Performing [Member]
Loans and leases	233	540
CRE - Residential ADC | Nonperforming [Member]
Loans and leases	128	376
Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries
Loans and leases	4,138	3,626
Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries | Pass [Member]
Loans and leases	4,093	3,578
Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries | Special Mention [Member]
Loans and leases	13	5
Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries | Substandard - Performing [Member]
Loans and leases	29	35
Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries | Nonperforming [Member]
Loans and leases	$ 3	$ 8

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Benefit Plans (Activity of plan assets with significant unobservable fair value inputs) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, December 31,	$ 2,934	[1],[2],[3]	$ 2,462	[1],[2],[3]
Alternative Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, January 1,	99		124		92
Actual return on plan assets	7		9		9
Purchases, sales and settlements	(8)		(34)		23
Fair value of plan assets, December 31,	$ 98		$ 99		$ 124

[1] Includes 3.7 million and 3.6 million shares of BB&T common stock valued at $107 million and $92 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

[2] Includes a common/commingled fund that consists of assets from several accounts, pooled together, to reduce management and administration costs.

[3] Excludes accrued income of $18 million and $16 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Loans and Leases (TDRs that Continue to Accrue Interest and Nonaccrual) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Commercial and industrial	$ 38,295		$ 36,415
CRE-other	11,461		10,689
CRE-residential ADC	1,261		2,061
Direct retail lending	15,817		14,506
Sales finance	7,736		7,401
Revolving credit	2,330		2,212
Residential mortgage	24,272		20,581
Other lending subsidiaries	10,137		8,737
Total performing TDRs	1,327	[1],[2]	1,109	[1],[2]
Nonperforming TDRs	240	[3]	280	[3]
Total TDRs	1,567	[1],[2],[3],[4]	1,389	[1],[2],[3],[4]
Mortgage TDRs held for investment that are government guaranteed	313		232
Mortgage TDRs held for sale that are government guaranteed	2		4
ALLL attributable to TDRs	281		266
Performing TDRs [Member]
Commercial and industrial	77		74
CRE-other	67		117
CRE-residential ADC	21		44
Direct retail lending	197		146
Sales finance	19		8
Revolving credit	56		62
Residential mortgage	769	[1],[2]	608	[1],[2]
Other lending subsidiaries	121		50
Total performing TDRs	$ 1,327	[1],[2]	$ 1,109	[1],[2]

[1] Excludes mortgage TDRs held for investment that are government guaranteed totaling $313 million and $232 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

[2] Excludes mortgage TDRs held for sale that are government guaranteed totaling $2 million and $4 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

[3] Nonperforming TDRs are included in NPL disclosures.

[4] All TDRs are considered impaired. The ALLL attributable to these TDRs, excluding TDRs that are government guaranteed, totaled $281 million and $266 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

					Fair Value Measurements for Assets and
					Liabilities Measured on a  Recurring Basis
			12/31/2012		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
					(Dollars in millions)
Assets:
	Trading securities		$	497	$	302	$	194	$	1
	Securities available for sale:
		GSE securities		290		―		290		―
		RMBS issued by GSE		20,930		―		20,930		―
		States and political subdivisions		2,011		―		2,011		―
		Non-agency RMBS		312		―		312		―
		Other securities		3		2		1		―
		Covered securities		1,591		―		597		994
	LHFS			3,761		―		3,761		―
	Residential MSRs			627		―		―		627
	Derivative assets: (1)
		Interest rate contracts		1,446		―		1,391		55
		Foreign exchange contracts		5		―		5		―
	Private equity and similar investments (1)(2)			323		―		―		323
		Total assets	$	31,796	$	304	$	29,492	$	2,000
Liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities: (1)
		Interest rate contracts	$	1,434	$	―	$	1,433	$	1
		Foreign exchange contracts		4		―		4		―
	Short-term borrowed funds (3)			98		―		98		―
		Total liabilities	$	1,536	$	―	$	1,535	$	1

						Fair Value Measurements for Assets and
						Liabilities Measured on a  Recurring Basis
				12/31/2011		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
						(Dollars in millions)
	Assets:
		Trading securities		$	534	$	298	$	235	$	1
		Securities available for sale:
			GSE securities		306		―		306		―
			RMBS issued by GSE		18,132		―		18,132		―
			States and political subdivisions		1,923		―		1,923		―
			Non-agency RMBS		368		―		368		―
			Other securities		7		6		1		―
			Covered securities		1,577		―		593		984
		LHFS			3,736		―		3,736		―
		Residential MSRs			563		―		―		563
		Derivative assets: (1)
			Interest rate contracts		1,518		1		1,457		60
			Foreign exchange contracts		7		―		7		―
		Private equity and similar investments (1)(2)			261		―		―		261
			Total assets	$	28,932	$	305	$	26,758	$	1,869
	Liabilities:
		Derivative liabilities: (1)
			Interest rate contracts	$	1,498	$	―	$	1,497	$	1
			Foreign exchange contracts		8		―		8		―
		Short-term borrowed funds (3)			118		―		118		―
			Total liabilities	$	1,624	$	―	$	1,623	$	1
(1)	These amounts are reflected in other assets and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)	Based on an analysis of the nature and risks of these investments, BB&T has determined that presenting these investments as a single class is appropriate.
(3)	Short-term borrowed funds reflect securities sold short positions.

Roll Forward of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities

				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
												Private
												Equity and
						Covered		Residential		Net		Similar
Year Ended December 31, 2012				Trading		Securities		MSRs		Derivatives		Investments
				(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2012				$	1	$	984	$	563	$	59	$	261
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
		Included in earnings:
			Interest income		―		48		―		―		―
			Mortgage banking income		―		―		(32)		458		―
			Other noninterest income		―		―		―		―		21
		Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses)
			in OCI		―		88		―		―		―
	Purchases				4		―		―		―		101
	Issuances				―		―		270		308		―
	Sales				(4)		―		―		―		(59)
	Settlements				―		(126)		(174)		(771)		(1)
Balance at December 31, 2012				$	1	$	994	$	627	$	54	$	323
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for
	the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held
	at December 31, 2012			$	―	$	48	$	(32)	$	54	$	12

				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
																Private
						States &										Equity and
						Political		Other		Covered		Residential		Net		Similar
Year Ended December 31, 2011				Trading		Subdivisions		Securities		Securities		MSRs		Derivatives		Investments
				(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2011				$	11	$	119	$	7	$	954	$	830	$	(25)	$	266
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
		Included in earnings:
			Interest income		―		―		―		54		―		―		―
			Mortgage banking income		―		―		―		―		(341)		151		―
			Other noninterest income		(3)		―		―		―		―		―		64
		Included in unrealized net holding
			gains (losses) in OCI		―		(9)		(1)		24		―		―		―
	Purchases				7		―		―		―		―		―		61
	Issuances				―		―		―		―		225		110		―
	Sales				(14)		―		―		―		―		―		(112)
	Settlements				―		(53)		(1)		(48)		(151)		(177)		(15)
	Transfers into Level 3				―		―		―		―		―		―		1
	Transfers out of Level 3				―		(57)		(5)		―		―		―		(4)
Balance at December 31, 2011				$	1	$	―	$	―	$	984	$	563	$	59	$	261
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
	included in earnings for the period,
	attributable to assets and liabilities
	still held at December 31, 2011			$	―	$	―	$	―	$	54	$	(341)	$	59	$	39

				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
																Private
						States &										Equity and
						Political		Other		Covered		Residential		Net		Similar
Year Ended December 31, 2010				Trading		Subdivisions		Securities		Securities		MSRs		Derivatives		Investments
				(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2010				$	93	$	210	$	9	$	668	$	832	$	(20)	$	281
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
		Included in earnings:
			Interest income		―		―		―		61		―		―		―
			Mortgage banking income		―		―		―		―		(138)		246		―
			Other noninterest income		(1)		―		―		―		―		―		35
		Included in OCI			―		12		(1)		225		―		―		―
	Purchases, issuances and settlements				(5)		(87)		(1)		―		136		(251)		(50)
	Transfers in and/or out of Level 3				(76)		(16)		―		―		―		―		―
Balance at December 31, 2010				$	11	$	119	$	7	$	954	$	830	$	(25)	$	266
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
	included in earnings for the period,
	attributable to assets and liabilities
	still held at December 31, 2010			$	(2)	$	―	$	―	$	61	$	(138)	$	(25)	$	9

Fair Value and Unpaid Principal Balance of Loans Held for Sale

		December 31,
		2012						2011
				Aggregate						Aggregate
				Unpaid						Unpaid
		Fair		Principal				Fair		Principal
		Value		Balance		Difference		Value		Balance		Difference
		(Dollars in millions)
	LHFS reported at fair value (1)	$	3,761	$	3,652	$	109	$	3,736	$	3,652	$	84
(1)	The change in fair value is reflected in mortgage banking income. Excluding government guaranteed loans, there were no nonaccrual loans or loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest.

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]

					December 31,
					2012		2011
					(Dollars in millions)
	Assets that are still held (1):
		Impaired loans, excluding covered			$	137	$	389
		Foreclosed real estate, excluding covered				107		536
			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Negative valuation adjustments recognized (1):
		Impaired loans, excluding covered	$	109	$	348	$	602
		Foreclosed real estate, excluding covered		180		550		496
(1)	Classified as level 3 assets.

Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Recorded at Fair Value

		Carrying		Total
December 31, 2012		Amount		Fair Value		Level 2		Level 3
		(Dollars in millions)
Financial assets:
	Securities held to maturity (1)	$	13,594	$	13,848	$	13,810	$	38
	Loans and leases, net of ALLL excluding covered loans		109,419		109,621		―		109,621
	Covered loans, net of ALLL		3,166		3,661		―		3,661
	FDIC loss share receivable		479		149		―		149
Financial liabilities:
	Deposits		133,075		133,377		133,377		―
	Long-term debt		19,114		20,676		20,676		―

			Carrying
	December 31, 2011		Amount		Fair Value
			(Dollars in millions)
	Financial assets:
		Securities held to maturity (1)	$	14,094	$	14,098
		Loans and leases, net of ALLL, excluding covered loans		100,495		100,036
		Covered loans, net of ALLL		4,718		5,706
		FDIC loss share receivable		1,100		910
	Financial liabilities:
		Deposits		124,939		125,317
		Long-term debt		21,803		23,001
(1)	Excludes amounts deferred in OCI resulting from the transfer of securities available for sale to held to maturity.

Notional or Contractual Amounts and Fair Values of Off Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments

	2012				2011
	Notional/				Notional/
	Contract				Contract
	Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value
	(Dollars in millions)
Commitments to extend, originate or purchase credit	$	43,760	$	81	$	41,575	$	73
Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse		1,019		12		1,316		6
Other loans sold with recourse		4,970		13		4,520		15
Letters of credit and financial guarantees written		5,164		30		6,095		27

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

NOTE 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

General

See the Glossary of Defined Terms at the beginning of this Report for terms used throughout the consolidated financial statements and related notes of this Form 10-K.

BB&T is a financial holding company organized under the laws of North Carolina. BB&T conducts operations through its principal bank subsidiary, Branch Bank and its nonbank subsidiaries.

The accounting and reporting policies of BB&T and its subsidiaries are in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, where applicable, the policies conform to the accounting and reporting guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. The following is a summary of BB&T's more significant accounting policies.

Nature of Operations

Branch Bank has offices in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Washington D.C and Indiana. Branch Bank provides a wide range of banking services to individuals and businesses, and offers a variety of loans to businesses and consumers. Such loans are made primarily to individuals residing in the market areas described above or to businesses located within BB&T's geographic footprint. Branch Bank also markets a wide range of deposit services to individuals, businesses and public entities. Branch Bank offers, either directly, or through its subsidiaries, lease financing to businesses and municipal governments; factoring; discount brokerage services, annuities and mutual funds; life insurance, property and casualty insurance, health insurance and commercial general liability insurance on an agency basis and through a wholesale insurance brokerage operation; insurance premium financing; permanent financing arrangements for CRE; loan servicing for third-party investors; direct consumer finance loans to individuals; trust and retirement services, comprehensive wealth advisory services and association services. BB&T FSB and the direct nonbank subsidiaries of BB&T provide a variety of financial services including credit card lending, automobile financing, equipment financing, full-service securities brokerage, asset management and capital markets services.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of BB&T include the accounts of BB&T Corporation and those subsidiaries that are majority owned by BB&T and over which BB&T exercises control. In consolidation, all significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. The results of operations of companies or assets acquired are included only from the dates of acquisition. All material wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries are consolidated unless GAAP requires otherwise.

BB&T holds investments in certain legal entities that are considered VIEs. VIEs are legal entities in which equity investors do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to independently finance its activities, or as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk lack the power through voting or similar rights to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact its economic performance, or do not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity or the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity. Consolidation of a VIE is required if a reporting entity is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.

BB&T evaluates its investments in VIEs to determine if BB&T is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. This evaluation gives appropriate consideration to the design of the entity and the variability that the entity was designed to pass along, the relative power of each of the parties to the VIE, and to BB&T's relative obligation to absorb losses or receive residual returns of the entity, in relation to such obligations and rights held by other parties to the VIE. BB&T has variable interests in certain entities that were not required to be consolidated, including affordable housing partnership interests, historic tax credit partnerships, and other partnership interests. Refer to Note 15 for additional disclosures regarding BB&T's significant VIEs.

BB&T accounts for unconsolidated partnership and similar investments using the equity method of accounting. In addition to affordable housing partnerships, which represent the majority of unconsolidated investments in VIEs, BB&T also has investments in, and future funding commitments to,private equity investments.

BB&T has investments in certain entities for which BB&T does not have a controlling interest. For these investments, the Company records its portion of income or loss in other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. BB&T periodically evaluates these investments for impairment.

Reclassifications

In certain instances, amounts reported in prior years' consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported cash flows, shareholders' equity or net income.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change include the determination of the ACL, determination of fair value for financial instruments, valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and other purchase accounting related adjustments, benefit plan obligations and expenses, and tax assets, liabilities and expense.

Business Combinations

BB&T accounts for all business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. Under this method of accounting, the accounts of an acquired entity are included with the acquirer's accounts as of the date of acquisition with any excess of purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired (including identifiable intangibles) capitalized as goodwill.

To consummate an acquisition, BB&T typically issues common stock and/or pays cash, depending on the terms of the acquisition agreement. The value of common shares issued is determined based upon the market price of the stock as of the closing of the acquisition.

In connection with mergers and acquisitions, BB&T may issue options to purchase shares of its common stock in exchange for options to purchase shares of the acquired entities that are outstanding at the time the merger is completed. To the extent vested, the options are considered to be part of the purchase price paid. There is no change in the aggregate intrinsic value of the options issued compared to the intrinsic value of the options held immediately before the exchange, nor does the ratio of the exercise price per option to the market value per share change.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks, Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements or similar arrangements. Cash and cash equivalents have maturities of three months or less. Accordingly, the carrying amount of such instruments is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities

BB&T classifies marketable investment securities as held to maturity, available for sale or trading. Interest income and dividends on securities are recognized in interest income on an accrual basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized as an adjustment to interest income using the interest method.

Debt securities are classified as held to maturity where BB&T has both the intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. These securities are reported at amortized cost.

Debt securities, which may be sold to meet liquidity needs arising from unanticipated deposit and loan fluctuations, changes in regulatory capital requirements, or unforeseen changes in market conditions, are classified as available for sale. Securities available for sale are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported inAOCI, net of deferred income taxes, in the shareholders' equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains or losses realized from the sale of securities available for sale are determined by specific identification and are included in noninterest income.

BB&T evaluates each held to maturity and availableforsale security in a loss position for OTTI. BB&T considers such factors as the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been below amortized cost, long term expectations and recent experience regarding principal and interest payments, BB&T's intent to sell and whether it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell those securities before the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis. The credit component of an OTTI loss is recognized in earnings and the non-credit component is recognized in AOCI in situations where BB&T does not intend to sell the security and it is more-likely-than-not that BB&T will not be required to sell the security prior to recovery.

Trading account securities, which include both debt and equity securities, are reported at fair value. Unrealized market value adjustments, fees, and realized gains or losses from trading account activities (determined by specific identification) are included in noninterest income. Interest income on trading account securities is included in interest and dividends from other earning assets.

LHFS

BB&T accounts for new originations of prime residential mortgage and commercial mortgage LHFS at fair value. BB&T accounts for the derivatives used to economically hedge the LHFS at fair value.The value for LHFS carried at fair value is primarily based on quoted market prices for securities collateralized by similar types of loans. Direct loan origination fees and costs related to LHFS and accounted for at fair value are not capitalized, but rather are recorded as mortgage banking income in the case of the direct loan origination fees and primarily personnel expense in the case of the direct loan origination costs. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans are included in mortgage banking income. Gains and losses on sales of commercial LHFS are included in other noninterest income.

Loans and Leases

The Company's accounting methods for loans differ depending on whether the loans are originated or acquired, and if acquired, whether or not the acquired loans reflect credit deterioration since the date of origination such that it is probable at the date of acquisition that BB&T will be unable to collect all contractually required payments.

Originated Loans and Leases

Loans and leases that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, charge-offs, and unamortized fees and costs. The net amount of nonrefundable loan origination fees and certain direct costs associated with the lending process are deferred and amortized to interest income over the contractual lives of the loans using methods that approximate the interest method.

BB&T classifies all loans and leases past due when the payment of principal and interest based upon contractual terms is greater than 30 days delinquent. When commercial loans are placed on nonaccrual status as described below, a charge-off is recorded, as applicable, to decrease the carrying value of such loans to the estimatedrecoverable amount. Consumer loans are subject to mandatory charge-off at a specified delinquency date consistent with regulatory guidelines. As such, consumer loans are subject to collateral valuation and charge-off, as applicable, when they are moved to nonaccrual status as described below.

Purchased Loans

Purchased loansare recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Credit discounts are included in the determination of fair value; therefore, an allowance for loan losses is not recorded at the acquisition date.

Acquired loans are evaluated upon acquisition and classified as either purchased impaired or purchased non-impaired. Purchased impaired loans reflect credit deterioration since origination such that it is probable at acquisition that BB&T will be unable to collect all contractually required payments. For purchased impaired loans, expected cash flows at the acquisition date in excess of the fair value of loans are recorded as interest income over the life of the loans using a level yield method if the timing and amount of the future cash flows is reasonably estimable. Subsequent to the acquisition date, increases in cash flows over those expected at the acquisition date are recognized prospectively as interest income. Decreases in expected cash flows after the acquisition date are recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses. For purchased non-impaired loans, the difference between the fair value and unpaid principal balance of the loan at the acquisition date is amortized or accreted to interest income over the estimated life of the loans using a method that approximates the interest method.

Based on the characteristics of loans acquired in a FDIC-assisted transaction and the impact of associated loss sharing arrangements, BB&T determined that it was appropriate to apply the expected cash flows approach described above to all loans acquired in such transactions.

TDRs

Modifications to a borrower's debt agreement are considered TDRs if a concession is granted for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower's financial difficulties that otherwise would not be considered. TDRs are undertaken in order to improve the likelihood of recovery on the loan and may take the form of modifications made with the stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, other modifications to the structure of the loan that fall outside of normal underwriting policies and procedures, or in certain limited circumstances forgiveness of principal or interest. Modifications of covered loans that are part of a pool accounted for as a single asset are not considered TDRs. TDRs can involve loans remaining on nonaccrual, moving to nonaccrual, or continuing on accruing status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. In circumstances where the TDR involves charging off a portion of the loan balance, BB&T typically classifies these TDRs as nonaccrual.

In connection with commercial TDRs, the decision to maintain a loan that has been restructured on accrual status is based on a current, well documented credit evaluation of the borrower's financial condition and prospects for repayment under the modified terms. This evaluation includes consideration of the borrower's current capacity to pay, which among other things may include a review of the borrower's current financial statements, an analysis of global cash flow sufficient to pay all debt obligations, and an evaluation of secondary sources of payment from the client and any guarantors. This evaluation also includes an evaluation of the borrower's current willingness to pay, which may include a review of past payment history, an evaluation of the borrower's willingness to provide information on a timely basis, and consideration of offers from the borrower to provide additional collateral or guarantor support. The credit evaluation also reflects consideration of the borrower's future capacity and willingness to pay, which may include evaluation of cash flow projections, consideration of the adequacy of collateral to cover all principal and interest and trends indicating improving profitability and collectability of receivables.

The evaluation of mortgage and consumer loans includes an evaluation of the client's debt to income ratio, credit report, property value, loan vintage, and certain other client-specific factors that impact their ability to make timely principal and interest payments on the loan.

Nonaccrual TDRs may be returned to accrual status based on a current, well-documented credit evaluation of the borrower's financial condition and prospects for repayment under the modified terms. This evaluation must include consideration of the borrower's sustained historical repayment performance for a reasonable period (generally a minimum of six months) prior to the date on which the loan is returned to accrual status. Sustained historical repayment performance for a reasonable time prior to the TDR may be taken into account. In connection with retail TDRs, a NPL will be returned to accruing status when current as to principal and interest and upon a sustained historical repayment performance (generally a minimum of six months).

NPAs

NPAs include NPLs and foreclosed property. Foreclosed property consists of real estate and other assets acquired as a result of customers' loan defaults. BB&T's policies for placing loans on nonaccrual status conform to guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. The majority of commercial loans and leases are placed on nonaccrual status when it is probable that principal or interest is not fully collectible, or generally when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due, whichever occurs first. Other lending subsidiaries'loans, which includes both consumer and commercial loans, are placed on nonaccrual status generally when principal and interest becomes 90 days past due. Direct retail, mortgage and sales finance loans are placed on nonaccrual status at varying intervals, based on the type of product, generally when principal and interest becomes between 90 days and 180 days past due. Revolving credit loans are not placed on nonaccrual but are chargedoff after they become 150 days past due, with unpaid fees and finance charges reversed against interest income. Covered loans are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method.

Certain loans past due 90 days or more may remain on accrual status if management determines that it does not have concern over the collectibility of principal and interest. Generally, when loans are placed on nonaccrual status, accrued interest receivable is reversed against interest income in the current period. Interest payments received thereafter are applied as a reduction to the remaining principal balance as long as concern exists as to the ultimate collection of the principal. Loans and leases are generally removed from nonaccrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest and concern no longer exists as to the collectability of principal and interest.

Assets acquired as a result of foreclosure are subsequently carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value equals fair value less estimated selling costs. Any excess of cost over net realizable value at the time of foreclosure is charged to the ALLL. NPAs are subject to periodic revaluations of the collateral underlying impaired loans and foreclosed real estate. The periodic revaluations are generally based on the appraised value of the property and may include additional liquidity adjustments based upon the expected retention period. BB&T's policies require that valuations be updated at least annually and that upon foreclosure, the valuation must not be more than six months old, otherwise an updated appraisal is required. Routine maintenance costs, other costs of ownership, subsequent declines in market value and net losses on disposal are included in foreclosed property expense.

ACL

The ACL comprises the ALLL and the RUFC. The ACL represents management's best estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolios and off-balance sheet lending commitments at the balance sheet date. The Company determines the ACL based on an ongoing evaluation. This evaluation is inherently subjective because it requires material estimates, including the amounts and timing of cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans. Those estimates are susceptible to significant change. Changes to the ACLare made by charges to the provision for credit losses, which is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Loans or lease balances deemed to be uncollectible are charged off against the ALLL. Recoveries of amounts previously chargedoff are credited to the ALLL. The methodology used to determine the RUFC is inherently similar to that used to determine the collectively evaluated component of the ALLL, adjusted for factors specific to binding commitments, including the probability of funding and exposure at default. While management uses the best information available to establish the ACL, future adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in computing the allowance or, if required by regulators, based upon information available to them at the time of their examinations.

Accounting standards require the presentation of certain disclosure information at the portfolio segment level, which represents the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine its ACL. BB&T concluded that its loan and lease portfolio comprises three portfolio segments; commercial, retail and covered. The commercial portfolio segment includes CRE, commercial and industrial and other loans originated by certain other lending subsidiaries, and was identified based on the risk-based approach used to estimate the ALLL for the vast majority of these loans. The retail portfolio segment includes direct retail lending, revolving credit, mortgage, sales finance and other loans originated by certain retail-oriented subsidiaries, and was identified based on the delinquency-based approach used to estimate the allowance for these loans. The covered portfolio segment was identified based on the expected cash flows approach used to estimate the allowance related to loans acquired subsequent to December 31, 2008.

A portion of BB&T'sALLL is not allocated to any specific category of loans. This unallocated portion of the allowance reflects management's best estimate of the elements of imprecision and estimation risk inherent in the calculation of the overall allowance. Due to the subjectivity involved in determining the overall allowance, including the unallocated portion, the portion considered unallocated may fluctuate from period to period based on management's evaluation of the factors affecting the assumptions used in calculating the allowance, including historical loss experience, current economic conditions, industry or borrower concentrations and the status of merged institutions.

The entire amount of the ACL is available to absorb losses on any loan category or lending-related commitment.

The following provides a description of BB&T's accounting policies and methodologies related to each of its portfolio segments:

Commercial

The vast majority of loans in the commercial lending portfolio are assigned risk grades based on an assessment of conditions that affect the borrower's ability to meet contractual obligations under the loan agreement. This process includes reviewing borrowers' financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and other information specific to each borrower. Risk grades are reviewed on an annual basis for all credit relationships with total credit exposure of $1 million or more, or at any point management becomes aware of information affecting the borrowers' ability to fulfill their obligations. For commercial clients with total credit exposure less than $1 million, BB&T has developed an automated loan review system to identify and proactively manage accounts with a higher risk of loss. The “score” produced by this automated system is updated monthly.

On a quarterly basis, BB&T reviews all commercial lending relationships with outstanding debt of $5 million or more that have been classified as substandard or doubtful. While this review is largely focused on the borrower's ability to repay the loan, BB&T also considers the capacity and willingness of a loan's guarantors to support the debt service on the loan as a secondary source of repayment. When a guarantor exhibits the documented capacity and willingness to support the loan, BB&T may consider extending the loan maturity and/or temporarily deferring principal payments if the ultimate collection of both principal and interest is not in question. In these cases, BB&T may not deem the loan to be impaired due to the documented capacity and willingness of the guarantor to repay the loan. Loans are considered impaired when the borrower (or guarantor in certain circumstances) does not have the cash flow capacity or willingness to service the debt according to contractual terms, or it does not appear reasonable to assume that the borrower will continue to pay according to the contractual agreement. BB&T establishes a specific reserve for each loan that has been deemed impaired based on the criteria outlined above. The amount of the reserve is based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, and/or the value of collateral. BB&T has also established a review process related to TDRs and other impaired loans that are in commercial lending relationships with outstanding debt of less than $5 million at the balance sheet date. In connection with this process, BB&T establishes reserves related to these loans that are calculated using an expected cash flow approach. These discounted cash flow analyses incorporate adjustments to future cash flows that reflect management's best estimate of the default risk related to TDRs based on a combination of historical experience and management judgment.

BB&T also maintains reserves for collective impairment that reflect an estimate of losses related to non-impaired commercial loans as of the balance sheet date. Embedded loss estimates for BB&T's commercial loan portfolio are based on estimated migration rates, which are estimated based on historical experience, and current risk mix as indicated by the risk grading process described above. Embedded loss estimates may be adjusted to reflect current economic conditions and current portfolio trends including credit quality, concentrations, aging of the portfolio, and significant policy and underwriting changes.

Retail

The majority of the ALLL related to the retail lending portfolio is calculated on a collective basis using a delinquency-based approach. Embedded loss estimates for BB&T's retail lending portfolio are based on estimated migration rates that are developed based on historical experience, and current risk mix as indicated by prevailing delinquency rates. These estimates may be adjusted to reflect current economic conditions and current portfolio trends. The remaining portion of the allowance related to the retail lending portfolio relates to loans that have been deemed impaired based on their classification as a TDR at the balance sheet date. BB&T establishes specific reserves related to these TDRs using an expected cash flow approach. The allowance for retail TDRs is based on discounted cash flow analyses that incorporate adjustments to future cash flows that reflect management's best estimate of the default risk related to TDRs based on a combination of historical experience and management judgment.

Acquired Loans

Purchased impaired loans and all loans acquired in an FDIC-assisted transaction are typically aggregated into loan pools based upon common risk characteristics. The ALLLfor each loan pool is based on an analysis that is performed each period to estimate the expected cash flows. To the extent that the expected cash flows of a loan pool have decreased since the acquisition date, BB&T establishes an allowance for loan losses. For non-FDIC assisted purchased non-impaired loans, BB&T uses an approach consistent with that described above for originated loans and leases.

Covered Assets and Related FDIC Loss Share Receivable

Assets subject to loss sharing agreements with the FDIC are labeled “covered” and include certain loans, securities and other assets.

The FDIC's obligation to reimburse Branch Bank for losses with respect to covered assets begins with the first dollar of loss incurred. The terms of the loss sharing agreement with respect to certain non-agency RMBS provides that Branch Bank will be reimbursed by the FDIC for 95% of any and all losses. All other covered assets are subject to a stated threshold of $5 billion that provides for the FDIC to reimburse Branch Bank for (1) 80% of losses incurred up to $5 billion and (2) 95% of losses in excess of $5 billion. Gains and recoveries on covered assets will offset losses, or be paid to the FDIC, at the applicable loss share percentage at the time of recovery. The loss sharing agreement applicable to single family residential mortgage loans expires in 2019, and provides for FDIC loss sharing and Branch Bank reimbursement to the FDIC. The loss sharing agreement applicable to commercial loans and other covered assets expires in 2014, however, Branch Bank must reimburse the FDIC for realized gains and recoveries through August 2017.At the conclusion of the loss share period should actual aggregate losses, excluding securities, be less than an amount determined in accordance with these agreements, BB&T will pay the FDIC a portion of the difference.

The income statement effect of the changes in the FDIC loss share receivable includes the accretion due to discounting and changes in expected net reimbursements. Decreases in expected net reimbursements, including the amounts expected to be paid to the FDIC as a result of the aggregate losses calculation, are recognized in income prospectively over the term of the loss share agreements consistent with the approach taken to recognize increases in cash flows on covered loans. Increases in expected reimbursements are recognized in income in the same period that the ACL for the related loans is recognized.

Premises and Equipment

Premises, equipment, capital leases and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Land is stated at cost. In addition, purchased software and costs of computer software developed for internal use are capitalized provided certain criteria are met. Depreciation and amortization are computed principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the lease terms, including certain renewals that were deemed probable at lease inception, or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Capitalized leases are amortized by the same methods as premises and equipment over the estimated useful lives or lease terms, whichever is less. Obligations under capital leases are amortized using the interest method to allocate payments between principal reduction and interest expense. Rent expense and rental income on operating leases is recorded using the straight-line method over the appropriate lease terms.

Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements

Securities sold under repurchase agreements generally have maturities ranging from 1 day to 36 months. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reflected as collateralized borrowings on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are recorded based on the amount of cash received in connection with the borrowing. The terms of repurchase agreements may require BB&T to provide additional collateral if the fair value of the securities underlying the borrowings declines during the term of the agreement.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes have been provided when different accounting methods have been used in determining income for income tax purposes and for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on future tax consequences attributable to differences arising from the financial statement carrying values of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. In the event of changes in the tax laws, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted in the period of the enactment of those changes, with the cumulative effects included in the current year's income tax provision.

Derivative Financial Instruments

A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its cash flows, and therefore its value, by reference to an underlying instrument, index or referenced interest rate. These instruments include interest rate swaps, caps, floors, collars, financial forwards and futures contracts, swaptions, when-issued securities, foreign exchange contracts and options written and purchased. BB&T uses derivatives primarily to manage economic risk related to securities, commercial loans, MSRs and mortgage banking operations, long-term debt and other funding sources. BB&T also uses derivatives to facilitate transactions on behalf of its clients. The fair value of derivatives in a gain or loss position is included in other assets or liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

BB&T classifies its derivative financial instruments as either (1) a hedge of an exposure to changes in the fair value of a recorded asset or liability (“fair value hedge”), (2) a hedge of an exposure to changes in the cash flows of a recognized asset, liability or forecasted transaction (“cash flow hedge”), (3) a hedge of a net investment in a subsidiary, or (4) derivatives not designated as hedges. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized in current period earnings. BB&T has master netting agreements with the derivatives dealers with which it does business, but reflects gross assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

BB&T uses the long-haul method to assess hedge effectiveness. BB&T documents, both at inception and over the life of the hedge, at least quarterly, its analysis of actual and expected hedge effectiveness. This analysis includes techniques such as regression analysis and hypothetical derivatives to demonstrate that the hedge has been, and is expected to be, highly effective in off-setting corresponding changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. For cash flow hedges involving interest rate caps and collars, this analysis also includes consideration of whether critical terms match, the strike price of the hedging option matches the specified level beyond (or within) which the entity's exposure is being hedged, the hedging instrument's inflows (outflows) at its maturity date completely offset the change in the hedged transaction's cash flows for the risk being hedged and the hedging instrument can be exercised only on its contractual maturity date. For a qualifying fair value hedge, changes in the value of the derivatives that have been highly effective as hedges are recognized in current period earnings along with the corresponding changes in the fair value of the designated hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged. For a qualifying cash flow hedge, the portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives that have been highly effective are recognized in OCI until the related cash flows from the hedged item are recognized in earnings. For qualifying cash flow hedges involving interest rate caps and collars, the initial fair value of the premium paid is allocated and recognized in the same future period that the hedged forecasted transaction impacts earnings.

For either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges, ineffectiveness may be recognized in noninterest income to the extent that changes in the value of the derivative instruments do not perfectly offset changes in the value of the hedged items. If the hedge ceases to be highly effective, BB&T discontinues hedge accounting and recognizes the changes in fair value in current period earnings. If a derivative that qualifies as a fair value or cash flow hedge is terminated or the designation removed, the realized or then unrealized gain or loss is recognized into income over the life of the hedged item (fair value hedge) or period in which the hedged item affects earnings (cash flow hedge). Immediate recognition in earnings is required upon sale or extinguishment of the hedged item (fair value hedge) or if it is probable that the hedged cash flows will not occur (cash flow hedge).

Derivatives used to manage economic risk not designated as hedges primarily represent economic risk management instruments of MSRs and mortgage banking operations, with gains or losses included in mortgage banking income. In connection with its mortgage banking activities, BB&T enters into loan commitments to fund residential mortgage loans at specified rates and for specified periods of time. To the extent that BB&T's interest rate lock commitments relate to loans that will be held for sale upon funding, they are also accounted for as derivatives, with gains or losses included in mortgage banking income. Gains and losses on other derivatives used to manage economic risk are primarily associated with client derivative activity and included in other income.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the cost in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired (including identifiable intangibles) in transactions accounted for as acquisitions. BB&T allocates goodwill to the reporting unit(s) that receives significant benefits from the acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized over an estimated useful life, but rather is tested at least annually for impairment. BB&T performs its impairment testing in the fourth quarter of each year and more frequently if circumstances exist that indicate a possible reduction in the fair value of the business below its carrying value. BB&T measures impairment using the present value of estimated future cash flows. The analysis is based upon available information regarding expected future cash flows and discount rates. Discount rates are based upon the cost of capital specific to the industry in which the reporting unit operates. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second analysis is performed to measure the fair value of all assets and liabilities. If, based on the second analysis, it is determined that the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, BB&T would recognize impairment for the excess of carrying value over fair value.

CDI and other intangible assets include premiums paid for acquisitions of core deposits and other identifiable intangible assets. Intangible assets other than goodwill, which are determined to have finite lives, are amortized based upon the estimated economic benefits received.

Loan Securitizations

BB&T enters into loan securitization transactions related to most of its fixed-rate commercial and conforming residential mortgage loan originations. In connection with these transactions, loans are converted into RMBS issued primarily by FHLMC, FNMA and GNMA, and are subsequently sold to third party investors. BB&T records loan securitizations as a sale when the transferred loans are legally isolated from BB&T's creditors and the other accounting criteria for a sale are met. Gains or losses recorded on loan securitizations are based in part on the net carrying amount of the loans sold, which is allocated between the loans sold and retained interests based on their relative fair values at the date of sale. BB&T generally retains the mortgage servicing on loans sold. Since quoted market prices are not typically available, BB&T estimates the fair value of these retained interests using modeling techniques to determine the net present value of expected future cash flows. Such models incorporate management's best estimates of key variables, such as prepayment speeds and discount rates that would be used by market participants based on the risks involved.

MSRs

BB&T has two primary classes of MSRs for which it separately manages the economic risks: residential and commercial. Residential MSRs are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets primarily at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as a component of mortgage banking income. Commercial MSRs are recorded as other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the lower of cost or market and are amortized in proportion to, and over the estimated period, that net servicing income is expected to be received based on projections of the amount and timing of estimated future net cash flows. The amount and timing of estimated future net cash flows are updated based on actual results and updated projections. BB&T periodically evaluates its commercial MSRs for impairment.

Equity-Based Compensation

BB&T maintains various equity-based compensation plans. These plans provide for the granting of stock options (incentive and nonqualified), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs, performance units and performance shares to selected BB&T employees and directors. BB&T values share-based awards at the grant date fair value and recognizes the expense over the requisite service period taking into account retirement eligibility.

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations

BB&T offers various pension plans and postretirement benefit plans to employees. Calculation of the obligations and related expenses under these plans requires the use of actuarial valuation methods and assumptions. The discount rate assumption used to measure the postretirement benefit obligations is set by reference to published high-quality bond indices, as well as certain hypothetical spot-rate yield curves. These yield curves were constructed from the underlying bond price and yield data collected as of the plan's measurement date and are represented by a series of annualized, individual discount rates with durations ranging from six months to thirty years. BB&T also considers the individual characteristics of the plan, such as projected cash flow patterns and payment durations, when setting the discount rate. The expected long-term rate of return on assets is based on the expected returns for each major asset class in which the plan invests, adjusted for the weight of each asset class in the target mix.

Insurance Income

Insurance commission revenue is recognized at the later of the billing date or the effective date of the related insurance policies. Insurance premiums from underwriting activities are recognized as income over the policy term. The portion of premiums that will be earned in the future is deferred and included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted new guidance impacting Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. The new guidance requires: quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used for Level 3 measurements; a qualitative discussion about the sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in the unobservable inputs disclosed, including the interrelationship between inputs; and a description of the company's valuation processes. The adoption of this guidancehad no impact on BB&T's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The new disclosures required by this guidance are included in Note 18 to these consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted new guidance impacting Comprehensive Income thatrequires all changes in OCI to be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The guidance does not change the items that must be reported in OCI. BB&T has elected to present two separate but consecutive financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted new guidance impacting Intangiblesthat permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the two step goodwill impairment test is required. The adoption of this guidancehad no impact on BB&T's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will adopt new guidance impacting the presentation of certain items on the Balance Sheet. The new guidance requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information about derivatives and securities borrowing and lending transactions that have a right of setoff or are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The adoption of this guidance will not impact BB&T's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, but may result in certain additional disclosures.

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will adopt new guidance on Business Combinations. The new guidance clarifies that when a reporting entity recognizes an indemnification asset as a result of a government-assisted acquisition of a financial institution and subsequently a change in the cash flows expected to be collected on the indemnification asset occurs, the reporting entity should account for the change in the measurement of the indemnification asset on the same basis as the change in the assets subject to indemnification. Any amortization of changes in value should be limited to the lesser of the contractual term of the indemnification agreement or the remaining life of the indemnified assets. BB&T has previously accounted for its indemnification asset in accordance with this guidance; accordingly, this guidance will have no impact on BB&T's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will adopt new guidance impacting Comprehensive Incomethat requires a reporting entity to present significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income. The adoption of this guidance will not impact BB&T's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, but may result in certain additional disclosures.

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Parent Company Financial Statements (Parent Company Condensed Income Statements) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Other income	$ 299	$ 194	$ 254
Interest expense	1,060	1,378	1,795
Other expenses	5,828	5,802	5,670
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	2,792	1,628	969
Income tax benefit	(764)	(296)	(115)
Net income	2,028	1,332	854
Noncontrolling interests	49	43	38
Dividends on preferred stock	63	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders	1,916	1,289	816
Parent Company [Member]
Dividends from banking securities	1,720	620	345
Dividends from other subsidiaries	81	278	321
Interest and other income from subsidiaries	79	107	138
Other income	1	8	4
Total income	1,881	1,013	808
Interest expense	239	334	445
Other expenses	52	34	38
Total expense	291	368	483
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	1,590	645	325
Income tax benefit	20	26	60
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	1,610	671	385
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries in excess of dividends from subsidiaries	418	661	469
Net income	2,028	1,332	854
Noncontrolling interests	49	43	38
Dividends on preferred stock	63	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 1,916	$ 1,289	$ 816

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Loans and Leases (Nonperforming Assets and Past Due Loans) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
NPLs held for investment	$ 1,380		$ 1,872
Foreclosed real estate	107	[1]	536	[1]
Other foreclosed property	49		42
Total NPAs (excluding covered assets)	1,536	[1]	2,450	[1]
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing (excluding covered loans)	167	[2],[3],[4]	202	[2],[3],[4]
Foreclosed real estate covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements	254		378
Mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA that are 90 days or more past due not required to be repurchased	517		426
Loans past due 90 days or more covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements	442		736
Mortgage loans 90 days or more past due government guaranteed	$ 254		$ 206

[1] Excludes covered foreclosed real estate totaling $254 million and $378 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

[2] Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase totaling $517 million and $426 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

[3] Excludes covered loans 90 days or more past due totaling $442 million and $736 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

[4] Excludes mortgage loans 90 days or more past due that are government guaranteed totaling $254 million and $206 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$ 128	$ 394	$ 196
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion, Net	(84)	(225)	(233)
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	61	46	(15)
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	(11)	(26)	(44)
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	72	72	29
Fair Value Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	267	293	160
Fair Value Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Income [Member]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	(21)	(21)	(19)
Fair Value Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	288	314	179
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	231	340	240
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Client-Related and Other Risk Management [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	35	10	5
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Client-Related and Other Risk Management [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	9	6	6
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Banking [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Mortgage Banking Income [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	59	(70)	33
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Mortgage Banking Income [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$ 128	$ 394	$ 196

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Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]

Significant actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic pension costs

		December 31,
		2012		2011		2010
	Weighted average assumed discount rate	4.82	%	5.52	%	6.16	%
	Weighted average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.00		8.00		8.00
	Assumed long-term rate of annual compensation increases (1)	4.50		4.50		4.50
(1)	Represents the rate to be achieved by 2015.

Summary of the components of net periodic benefit cost recognized for pension plans

					Years Ended December 31,
					2012		2011		2010
					(Dollars in millions)
Net Periodic Pension Cost:
	Service cost				$	120	$	105	$	83
	Interest cost					110		103		93
	Estimated return on plan assets					(200)		(197)		(178)
	Net amortization and other					76		34		24
		Net periodic benefit cost				106		45		22
Pre-Tax Amounts Recognized in Total Comprehensive Income:
	Net actuarial loss (gain)					270		388		133
	Net amortization					(76)		(34)		(24)
		Net amount recognized in OCI				194		354		109
			Total net periodic pension costs (income) recognized in
				total comprehensive income, pre-tax	$	300	$	399	$	131

Significant actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations

		December 31,
		2012		2011
	Weighted average assumed discount rate	4.25	%	4.82	%
	Assumed rate of annual compensation increases (1)	4.50		4.50
(1)	Represents the rate to be achieved by 2015.

Changes in projected benefit obligation

		Qualified Pension Plan				Nonqualified Pension Plans
		Years Ended December 31,				Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Projected benefit obligation, January 1,		$	2,055	$	1,696	$	207	$	182
	Service cost		113		99		7		6
	Interest cost		100		93		10		10
	Actuarial (gain) loss		296		218		70		17
	Benefits paid		(57)		(51)		(7)		(8)
	Acquisitions		41		―		―		―
Projected benefit obligation, December 31,		$	2,548	$	2,055	$	287	$	207
Accumulated benefit obligation, December 31,		$	2,166	$	1,784	$	213	$	178

Changes in fair value of plan assets

		Qualified Pension Plan				Nonqualified Pension Plans
		Years Ended December 31,				Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Fair value of plan assets, January 1,		$	2,478	$	2,484	$	—	$	—
	Actual return on plan assets		295		45		—		—
	Employer contributions		202		—		7		8
	Benefits paid		(57)		(51)		(7)		(8)
	Acquisitions		34		—		—		—
Fair value of plan assets, December 31,		$	2,952	$	2,478	$	—	$	—
Funded status at end of year		$	404	$	423	$	(287)	$	(207)

Schedule of pre-tax amounts recognized in AOCI

		Qualified Pension Plan				Nonqualified Pension Plans
		Years Ended December 31,				Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Prior service credit (cost)		$	1	$	1	$	(1)	$	(1)
Net actuarial gain (loss)			(993)		(864)		(128)		(63)
	Net amount recognized	$	(992)	$	(863)	$	(129)	$	(64)

Schedule of prior period amounts expected to be amortized from AOCI into net periodic pension cost during next fiscal year

		Qualified		Nonqualified
		Pension Plan		Pension Plans
		(Dollars in millions)
Prior service credit (cost)		$	1	$	—
Net actuarial gain (loss)			(82)		(12)
	Net amount expected to be amortized in 2013	$	(81)	$	(12)

Schedule of estimated future benefit payments

	Qualified		Nonqualified
	Pension Plan		Pension Plans
	(Dollars in millions)
2013	$	64	$	9
2014		71		10
2015		78		11
2016		86		12
2017		94		13
2018-2022		613		83

Schedule of fair value of pension plan assets by three level fair value hierarchy

			December 31, 2012								December 31, 2011
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
			(Dollars in millions)								(Dollars in millions)
	Cash and cash-equivalents		$	89	$	89	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	U.S. equity securities (1)			1,226		1,226		—		—		1,072		1,072		—		—
	International equity securities (2)			570		462		108		—		439		336		103		—
	Fixed income securities			951		126		825		—		852		130		722		—
	Alternative investments			98		—		—		98		99		—		—		99
		Total plan assets (3)	$	2,934	$	1,903	$	933	$	98	$	2,462	$	1,538	$	825	$	99
(1)	Includes 3.7 million and 3.6 million shares of BB&T common stock valued at $107 million and $92 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Includes a common/commingled fund that consists of assets from several accounts, pooled together, to reduce management and administration costs.
(3)	Excludes accrued income of $18 million and $16 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Activity of plan assets with significant unobservable fair value inputs

		Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1,		$	99	$	124	$	92
	Actual return on plan assets		7		9		9
	Purchases, sales and settlements		(8)		(34)		23
Balance at December 31,		$	98	$	99	$	124

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Operating Segments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Operating Segments

Operating Segments

NOTE 21. Operating Segments

BB&T's operations are divided into six reportable business segments: Community Banking, Residential Mortgage Banking, Dealer Financial Services, Specialized Lending, Insurance Services, and Financial Services. These business segments have been identified based on BB&T's organizational structure. The segments require unique technology and marketing strategies and offer different products and services through a number of distinct branded LOBs. While BB&T is managed as an integrated organization, individual executive managers are held accountable for the operations of these business segments.

BB&T emphasizes revenue growth by focusing on client service, sales effectiveness and relationship management along with an organizational focus on referring clients between LOBs. The business objective is to provide BB&T's entire suite of products to our clients with the end goal of providing our clients the best financial experience in the marketplace. The segment results contained herein are presented based on internal management accounting policies that were designed to support these strategic objectives. Unlike financial accounting, there is no comprehensive authoritative body of guidance for management accounting equivalent to GAAP. The performance of the segments is not comparable with BB&T's consolidated results or with similar information presented by any other financial institution. Additionally, because of the interrelationships of the various segments, the information presented is not indicative of how the segments would perform if they operated as independent entities.

The management accounting process uses various estimates and allocation methodologies to measure the performance of the operating segments. To determine financial performance for each segment, BB&T allocates capital, funding charges and credits, an allocated provision for loan and lease losses, certain noninterest expenses and income tax provisions to each segment, as applicable. To promote revenue growth, certain revenues of Residential Mortgage Banking, Specialized Lending, Insurance Services, Financial Services and other segments are reflected in noninterest income in the individual segment results and also allocated to Community Banking and Financial Services. These allocated revenues are reflected in intersegment net referral fees and eliminated in Other, Treasury & Corporate. Additionally certain client groups of the Community Bank have also been identified as clients of other LOBs within the business segments. These client groups include the commercial clients being serviced within the Commercial Finance LOB that is part of the Specialized Lending segment and the identified wealth and private banking clients of the Wealth Division within the Financial Services segment. The net interest income and associated net FTP associated with these customers' loans and deposits is accounted for in the Community Bank in the respective line categories of net interest income (expense) and net intersegment interest income (expense). For the Commercial Finance LOB and the Wealth Division, their NIM and net intersegment interest income has been combined in the net intersegment interest income (expense) line with an appropriate offsetting amount to the Other, Treasury, and Corporate line item to ensure consolidated totals reflect the Company's total NIM for loans and deposits. Allocation methodologies are subject to periodic adjustment as the internal management accounting system is revised and business or product lines within the segments change. Also, because the development and application of these methodologies is a dynamic process, the financial results presented may be periodically revised.

BB&T utilizes an FTP system to eliminate the effect of interest rate risk from the segments' net interest income because such risk is centrally managed within the Treasury function. The FTP system credits or charges the segments with the economic value or cost of the funds the segments create or use. The FTP system provides a funds credit for sources of funds and a funds charge for the use of funds by each segment. The net FTP credit or charge, which includes intercompany interest income and expense, is reflected as net intersegment income (expense) in the accompanying tables.

The allocated provision for loan and lease losses is also allocated to the relevant segments based on management's assessment of the segments' credit risks. During the first quarter of 2011, management refined the process related to assigning the allocated provision between the Company's operating segments. Unlike the provision for loan and lease losses recorded pursuant to GAAP, the allocated provision is designed to achieve a higher degree of correlation between the loan loss experience and the GAAP basis provision at the segment level, while at the same time providing management with a measure of operating performance that gives appropriate consideration to the risks inherent in each of the Company's operating segments. Any over or under allocated provision for loan and lease losses is reflected in Other, Treasury & Corporate to arrive at consolidated results.

BB&T allocates expenses to the reportable segments based on various methodologies, including volume and amount of loans and deposits and the number of full-time equivalent employees. Allocation systems are refined from time to time along with further identification of certain cost pools. These cost pools and refinements are implemented to provide for improved managerial reporting of cost to the appropriate business segments. A portion of corporate overhead expense is not allocated, but is retained in corporate accounts and reflected as Other, Treasury & Corporate in the accompanying tables. The majority of depreciation expense is recorded in support units and allocated to the segments as part of allocated corporate expense. Income taxes are allocated to the various segments based on taxable income and statutory rates applicable to the segment.

Community Banking

Community Banking serves individual and business clients by offering a variety of loan and deposit products and other financial services. Community Banking is primarily responsible for serving client relationships and, therefore, is credited with certain revenue from the Residential Mortgage Banking, Financial Services, Insurance Services, Specialized Lending, and other segments, which is reflected in net referral fees.

Residential Mortgage Banking

Residential Mortgage Banking retains and services mortgage loans originated by Community Banking as well as those purchased from various correspondent originators. Mortgage loan products include fixed and adjustable rate government and conventional loans for the purpose of constructing, purchasing or refinancing residential properties. Substantially all of the properties are owner occupied. BB&T generally retains the servicing rights to loans sold. Residential Mortgage Banking earns interest on loans held in the warehouse and portfolio, earns fee income from the origination and servicing of mortgage loans and recognizes gains or losses from the sale of mortgage loans.

Dealer Financial Services

Dealer Financial Services originates loans to consumers on a prime and nonprime basis for the purchase of automobiles. Such loans are originated on an indirect basis through approved franchised and independent automobile dealers throughout the BB&T market area and nationally through Regional Acceptance Corporation. This segment also originates loans for the purchase of boats and recreational vehicles originated through dealers in BB&T's market area. In addition, financing and servicing to dealers for their inventories is provided through a joint relationship between Dealer Financial Services and Community Banking.

Specialized Lending

BB&T's Specialized Lending consists of eight LOBs that provide specialty finance products to consumers and businesses. These LOBs are a combination of LOBs and operating subsidiaries of either the Company or Branch Bank. The LOBs include Commercial Finance, which contains commercial finance and mortgage warehouse lending, and Governmental Finance, which is responsible for tax-exempt government finance. Operating subsidiaries include BB&T Equipment Finance, which provides equipment leasing largely within BB&T's banking footprint; Sheffield Financial, a division of BB&T FSB (merged into Branch Bank on January 1, 2013), a dealer-based financer of equipment for both small businesses and consumers; Lendmark Financial Services, a direct consumer finance lending company; Prime Rate Premium Finance Corporation, which includes AFCO and CAFO, insurance premium finance LOBs that provide funding to businesses in the United States and Canada and to consumers in certain markets within BB&T's banking footprint; and Grandbridge, a full-service commercial mortgage banking lender providing loans on a national basis. Branch Bank clients as well as nonbank clients within and outside BB&T's primary geographic market area are served by these eight LOBs. The Community Banking segment receives credit for referrals to these LOBs with the corresponding charge retained as part of Other, Treasury & Corporate in the accompanying tables.

Insurance Services

BB&T's insurance agency / brokerage network is the eighth largest in the world. Insurance Services provides property and casualty, life and health insurance to businesses and individuals. It also provides small business and corporate services, such as workers compensation and professional liability, as well as surety coverage and title insurance. In addition, Insurance Services underwrites a limited amount of property and casualty coverage. Community Banking and Financial Services receive credit for insurance commissions on referred accounts, with the corresponding charge retained in the corporate office, which is reflected as part of Other, Treasury & Corporate in the accompanying tables.

Financial Services

Financial Services provides personal trust administration, estate planning, investment counseling, wealth management, asset management, employee benefits services, corporate banking and corporate trust services to individuals, corporations, institutions, foundations and government entities. Financial Services also offers clients investment alternatives, including discount brokerage services, equities, fixed-rate and variable-rate annuities, mutual funds and governmental and municipal bonds through BB&T Investment Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Branch Bank.

Financial Services includes a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm that provides services in retail brokerage, equity and debt underwriting, investment advice, corporate finance and equity research and facilitates the origination, trading and distribution of fixed-income securities and equity products in both the public and private capital markets. Financial Services also has a public finance department that provides investment banking services, financial advisory services and municipal bond financing to a variety of regional taxable and tax-exempt issuers.

Financial Services includes a group of BB&T-sponsored private equity and mezzanine investment funds that invests in privately owned middle-market operating companies to facilitate growth or ownership transition while leveraging the Community Banking network for referrals and other bank services. Financial Services also includes the Corporate Banking Division that originates and services large corporate relationships, syndicated lending relationships and client derivatives. Community Banking receives an interoffice credit for referral fees, with the corresponding charge reflected as part of Other, Treasury & Corporate in the accompanying tables. Also captured within the net intersegment interest income for Financial Services is the NIM for the loans and deposits assigned to the Wealth Management Division that are housed in the Community Bank.

Other, Treasury & Corporate

Other, Treasury & Corporate is the combination of the Other segment that represents operating entities that do not meet the quantitative or qualitative thresholds for disclosure; BB&T's Treasury function, which is responsible for the management of the securities portfolios, overall balance sheet funding and liquidity, and overall management of interest rate risk; the corporate support functions that have not been allocated to the business segments; merger-related charges or credits that are incurred as part of acquisition and conversion of acquired entities; nonrecurring charges that are considered to be unusual in nature or infrequent and not reflective of the normal operations of the segments; and intercompany eliminations including intersegment net referral fees and net intersegment interest income (expense).

The substantial majority of the loan portfolio acquired in the Colonial acquisition is covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC and is managed outside of the Community Banking segment. The assets and related interest income from this loan portfolio have an expected finite business life and are therefore included in the Other, Treasury & Corporate segment. Results for BankAtlantic were included in the Other, Treasury & Corporate segment until the system conversion in October 2012. Historically, performance results of bank acquisitions prior to system conversion are reported in this segment and on a post-conversion date are reported in the Community Banking segment.

The following table discloses selected financial information with respect to BB&T's reportable business segments for the years indicated:

BB&T Corporation
Reportable Segments
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
		Community Banking						Residential Mortgage Banking						Dealer Financial Services						Specialized Lending
		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Net interest income (expense)		$	2,086	$	1,937	$	1,771	$	1,148	$	1,025	$	981	$	845	$	852	$	858	$	701	$	636	$	591
Net intersegment interest income (expense)			1,342		1,642		2,033		(776)		(734)		(721)		(216)		(270)		(344)		(154)		(171)		(184)
Segment net interest income			3,428		3,579		3,804		372		291		260		629		582		514		547		465		407
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses			666		589		1,801		95		320		553		164		125		93		137		72		110
Noninterest income			1,125		1,016		1,200		753		349		457		7		7		4		228		211		176
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)			182		132		146		(1)		―		―		―		―		―		―		―		―
Noninterest expense			1,828		2,354		2,373		388		296		254		101		90		90		256		233		218
Amortization of intangibles			37		47		66		―		―		―		1		1		1		5		6		6
Allocated corporate expenses			1,025		899		799		54		48		33		36		37		37		79		72		62
Income (loss) before income taxes			1,179		838		111		587		(24)		(123)		334		336		297		298		293		187
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			427		302		35		221		(9)		(46)		126		127		112		63		58		19
Segment net income (loss)		$	752	$	536	$	76	$	366	$	(15)	$	(77)	$	208	$	209	$	185	$	235	$	235	$	168
Identifiable segment assets (period end)		$	62,945	$	61,072	$	63,244	$	29,391	$	25,471	$	22,183	$	10,264	$	9,874	$	9,418	$	18,907	$	16,766	$	14,945
		Insurance Services						Financial Services						Other, Treasury and Corporate (1)						Total BB&T Corporation
		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Net interest income (expense)		$	3	$	3	$	3	$	119	$	107	$	99	$	955	$	947	$	1,017	$	5,857	$	5,507	$	5,320
Net intersegment interest income (expense)			3		4		6		332		267		215		(531)		(738)		(1,005)		―		―		―
Segment net interest income			6		7		9		451		374		314		424		209		12		5,857		5,507		5,320
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses			―		―		―		10		(1)		45		(15)		85		36		1,057		1,190		2,638
Noninterest income			1,365		1,040		1,033		725		694		657		(383)		(204)		430		3,820		3,113		3,957
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)			―		―		―		29		20		16		(210)		(152)		(162)		―		―		―
Noninterest expense			1,015		786		774		641		574		527		1,489		1,370		1,312		5,718		5,703		5,548
Amortization of intangibles			61		42		45		3		3		3		3		―		1		110		99		122
Allocated corporate expenses			82		72		68		94		75		39		(1,370)		(1,203)		(1,038)		―		―		―
Income (loss) before income taxes			213		147		155		457		437		373		(276)		(399)		(31)		2,792		1,628		969
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			69		46		52		171		164		139		(313)		(392)		(196)		764		296		115
Segment net income (loss)		$	144	$	101	$	103	$	286	$	273	$	234	$	37	$	(7)	$	165	$	2,028	$	1,332	$	854
Identifiable segment assets (period end)		$	3,297	$	2,350	$	2,294	$	9,184	$	7,413	$	6,053	$	49,884	$	51,633	$	38,944	$	183,872	$	174,579	$	157,081
(1)	Includes financial data from subsidiaries below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds requiring disclosure.

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Computation of Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Computation of Earnings Per Share

Computation of Earnings Per Share

NOTE 20.Computation of EPS

BB&T’s basic and diluted EPS calculations are presented in the following table:
				Years Ended December 31,
				2012		2011		2010
				(Dollars in millions, except per share data,
				shares in thousands)
	Basic EPS:
			Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,916	$	1,289	$	816
		Weighted average number of common shares			698,739		696,532		692,489
		Basic EPS		$	2.74	$	1.85	$	1.18
	Diluted EPS:
			Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,916	$	1,289	$	816
		Weighted average number of common shares			698,739		696,532		692,489
		Add:
			Effect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awards		10,138		8,636		8,550
		Weighted average number of diluted common shares			708,877		705,168		701,039
		Diluted EPS		$	2.70	$	1.83	$	1.16

For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the number of anti-dilutive awards was 36.6 million, 40.9 million and 36.8 million shares, respectively.

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Income Taxes (Changes in unrecognized tax benefits) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 301	$ 292	$ 179
Additions based on tax positions related to current year	14	0	0
Additions (reductions) for tax positions of prior years	0	6	0
Settlements	(5)	(1)	0
Lapse of statute of limitations	0	0	(1)
Unrecognized deferred tax benefits from business acquisitions	(13)	4	114
Ending Balance	$ 297	$ 301	$ 292

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Securities (Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
Securities
Securities available for sale, debt securities due in one year or less, amortized cost	$ 190
Securities available for sale, debt securities due in one year or less, fair value	190
Securities available for sale, debt securities due after one year through five years, amortized cost	130
Securities available for sale, debt securities due after one year through five years, fair value	133
Securities available for sale, debt securities due after five years through ten years, amortized cost	636
Securities available for sale, debt securities due after five years through ten years, fair value	676
Securities available for sale, debt securities due after ten years, amortized cost	23,221
Securities available for sale, debt securities due after ten years, fair value	24,138
Total available for sale debt securities, amortized cost	24,177
Total available for sale debt securities, fair value	25,137
Securities held to maturity, debt securities due after five years through ten years, amortized cost	3,674
Securities held to maturity, debt securities due after five years through ten years, fair value	3,688
Securities held to maturity, debt securities due after ten years, amortized cost	9,920
Securities held to maturity, debt securities due after ten years, fair value	10,160
Total held to maturity debt securities, amortized cost	13,594
Total held to maturity debt securities, fair value	$ 13,848

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies

Schedule of Commitments and Contingency

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Letters of credit and financial guarantees written		$	5,164	$	6,095
Carrying amount of the liability for letter of credit guarantees			30		27
Investments related to affordable housing and historic building rehabilitation projects			1,223		1,159
Amount of future funding commitments included in investments related to affordable
	housing and historic rehabilitation projects		461		394
Lending exposure to these affordable housing projects			87		76
Tax credits subject to recapture related to affordable housing projects			193		161
Investments in private equity and similar investments			323		261
Future funding commitments to private equity and similar investments			129		129

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

General

See the Glossary of Defined Terms at the beginning of this Report for terms used throughout the consolidated financial statements and related notes of this Form 10-K.

BB&T is a financial holding company organized under the laws of North Carolina. BB&T conducts operations through its principal bank subsidiary, Branch Bank and its nonbank subsidiaries.

The accounting and reporting policies of BB&T and its subsidiaries are in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, where applicable, the policies conform to the accounting and reporting guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. The following is a summary of BB&T's more significant accounting policies.

Nature of Operations

Nature of Operations

Branch Bank has offices in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Washington D.C and Indiana. Branch Bank provides a wide range of banking services to individuals and businesses, and offers a variety of loans to businesses and consumers. Such loans are made primarily to individuals residing in the market areas described above or to businesses located within BB&T's geographic footprint. Branch Bank also markets a wide range of deposit services to individuals, businesses and public entities. Branch Bank offers, either directly, or through its subsidiaries, lease financing to businesses and municipal governments; factoring; discount brokerage services, annuities and mutual funds; life insurance, property and casualty insurance, health insurance and commercial general liability insurance on an agency basis and through a wholesale insurance brokerage operation; insurance premium financing; permanent financing arrangements for CRE; loan servicing for third-party investors; direct consumer finance loans to individuals; trust and retirement services, comprehensive wealth advisory services and association services. BB&T FSB and the direct nonbank subsidiaries of BB&T provide a variety of financial services including credit card lending, automobile financing, equipment financing, full-service securities brokerage, asset management and capital markets services.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of BB&T include the accounts of BB&T Corporation and those subsidiaries that are majority owned by BB&T and over which BB&T exercises control. In consolidation, all significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. The results of operations of companies or assets acquired are included only from the dates of acquisition. All material wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries are consolidated unless GAAP requires otherwise.

BB&T holds investments in certain legal entities that are considered VIEs. VIEs are legal entities in which equity investors do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to independently finance its activities, or as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk lack the power through voting or similar rights to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact its economic performance, or do not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity or the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity. Consolidation of a VIE is required if a reporting entity is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.

BB&T evaluates its investments in VIEs to determine if BB&T is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. This evaluation gives appropriate consideration to the design of the entity and the variability that the entity was designed to pass along, the relative power of each of the parties to the VIE, and to BB&T's relative obligation to absorb losses or receive residual returns of the entity, in relation to such obligations and rights held by other parties to the VIE. BB&T has variable interests in certain entities that were not required to be consolidated, including affordable housing partnership interests, historic tax credit partnerships, and other partnership interests. Refer to Note 15 for additional disclosures regarding BB&T's significant VIEs.

BB&T accounts for unconsolidated partnership and similar investments using the equity method of accounting. In addition to affordable housing partnerships, which represent the majority of unconsolidated investments in VIEs, BB&T also has investments in, and future funding commitments to,private equity investments.

BB&T has investments in certain entities for which BB&T does not have a controlling interest. For these investments, the Company records its portion of income or loss in other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. BB&T periodically evaluates these investments for impairment.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

In certain instances, amounts reported in prior years' consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported cash flows, shareholders' equity or net income.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change include the determination of the ACL, determination of fair value for financial instruments, valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and other purchase accounting related adjustments, benefit plan obligations and expenses, and tax assets, liabilities and expense.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations

BB&T accounts for all business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. Under this method of accounting, the accounts of an acquired entity are included with the acquirer's accounts as of the date of acquisition with any excess of purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired (including identifiable intangibles) capitalized as goodwill.

To consummate an acquisition, BB&T typically issues common stock and/or pays cash, depending on the terms of the acquisition agreement. The value of common shares issued is determined based upon the market price of the stock as of the closing of the acquisition.

In connection with mergers and acquisitions, BB&T may issue options to purchase shares of its common stock in exchange for options to purchase shares of the acquired entities that are outstanding at the time the merger is completed. To the extent vested, the options are considered to be part of the purchase price paid. There is no change in the aggregate intrinsic value of the options issued compared to the intrinsic value of the options held immediately before the exchange, nor does the ratio of the exercise price per option to the market value per share change.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks, Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements or similar arrangements. Cash and cash equivalents have maturities of three months or less. Accordingly, the carrying amount of such instruments is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities

Securities

BB&T classifies marketable investment securities as held to maturity, available for sale or trading. Interest income and dividends on securities are recognized in interest income on an accrual basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized as an adjustment to interest income using the interest method.

Debt securities are classified as held to maturity where BB&T has both the intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. These securities are reported at amortized cost.

Debt securities, which may be sold to meet liquidity needs arising from unanticipated deposit and loan fluctuations, changes in regulatory capital requirements, or unforeseen changes in market conditions, are classified as available for sale. Securities available for sale are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported inAOCI, net of deferred income taxes, in the shareholders' equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains or losses realized from the sale of securities available for sale are determined by specific identification and are included in noninterest income.

BB&T evaluates each held to maturity and availableforsale security in a loss position for OTTI. BB&T considers such factors as the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been below amortized cost, long term expectations and recent experience regarding principal and interest payments, BB&T's intent to sell and whether it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell those securities before the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis. The credit component of an OTTI loss is recognized in earnings and the non-credit component is recognized in AOCI in situations where BB&T does not intend to sell the security and it is more-likely-than-not that BB&T will not be required to sell the security prior to recovery.

Trading account securities, which include both debt and equity securities, are reported at fair value. Unrealized market value adjustments, fees, and realized gains or losses from trading account activities (determined by specific identification) are included in noninterest income. Interest income on trading account securities is included in interest and dividends from other earning assets.

Loans and Leases Receivable

LHFS

BB&T accounts for new originations of prime residential mortgage and commercial mortgage LHFS at fair value. BB&T accounts for the derivatives used to economically hedge the LHFS at fair value.The value for LHFS carried at fair value is primarily based on quoted market prices for securities collateralized by similar types of loans. Direct loan origination fees and costs related to LHFS and accounted for at fair value are not capitalized, but rather are recorded as mortgage banking income in the case of the direct loan origination fees and primarily personnel expense in the case of the direct loan origination costs. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans are included in mortgage banking income. Gains and losses on sales of commercial LHFS are included in other noninterest income.

Loans and Leases

The Company's accounting methods for loans differ depending on whether the loans are originated or acquired, and if acquired, whether or not the acquired loans reflect credit deterioration since the date of origination such that it is probable at the date of acquisition that BB&T will be unable to collect all contractually required payments.

Originated Loans and Leases

Loans and leases that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, charge-offs, and unamortized fees and costs. The net amount of nonrefundable loan origination fees and certain direct costs associated with the lending process are deferred and amortized to interest income over the contractual lives of the loans using methods that approximate the interest method.

BB&T classifies all loans and leases past due when the payment of principal and interest based upon contractual terms is greater than 30 days delinquent. When commercial loans are placed on nonaccrual status as described below, a charge-off is recorded, as applicable, to decrease the carrying value of such loans to the estimatedrecoverable amount. Consumer loans are subject to mandatory charge-off at a specified delinquency date consistent with regulatory guidelines. As such, consumer loans are subject to collateral valuation and charge-off, as applicable, when they are moved to nonaccrual status as described below.

Purchased Loans

Purchased loansare recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Credit discounts are included in the determination of fair value; therefore, an allowance for loan losses is not recorded at the acquisition date.

Acquired loans are evaluated upon acquisition and classified as either purchased impaired or purchased non-impaired. Purchased impaired loans reflect credit deterioration since origination such that it is probable at acquisition that BB&T will be unable to collect all contractually required payments. For purchased impaired loans, expected cash flows at the acquisition date in excess of the fair value of loans are recorded as interest income over the life of the loans using a level yield method if the timing and amount of the future cash flows is reasonably estimable. Subsequent to the acquisition date, increases in cash flows over those expected at the acquisition date are recognized prospectively as interest income. Decreases in expected cash flows after the acquisition date are recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses. For purchased non-impaired loans, the difference between the fair value and unpaid principal balance of the loan at the acquisition date is amortized or accreted to interest income over the estimated life of the loans using a method that approximates the interest method.

Based on the characteristics of loans acquired in a FDIC-assisted transaction and the impact of associated loss sharing arrangements, BB&T determined that it was appropriate to apply the expected cash flows approach described above to all loans acquired in such transactions.

TDRs

Modifications to a borrower's debt agreement are considered TDRs if a concession is granted for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower's financial difficulties that otherwise would not be considered. TDRs are undertaken in order to improve the likelihood of recovery on the loan and may take the form of modifications made with the stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, other modifications to the structure of the loan that fall outside of normal underwriting policies and procedures, or in certain limited circumstances forgiveness of principal or interest. Modifications of covered loans that are part of a pool accounted for as a single asset are not considered TDRs. TDRs can involve loans remaining on nonaccrual, moving to nonaccrual, or continuing on accruing status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. In circumstances where the TDR involves charging off a portion of the loan balance, BB&T typically classifies these TDRs as nonaccrual.

In connection with commercial TDRs, the decision to maintain a loan that has been restructured on accrual status is based on a current, well documented credit evaluation of the borrower's financial condition and prospects for repayment under the modified terms. This evaluation includes consideration of the borrower's current capacity to pay, which among other things may include a review of the borrower's current financial statements, an analysis of global cash flow sufficient to pay all debt obligations, and an evaluation of secondary sources of payment from the client and any guarantors. This evaluation also includes an evaluation of the borrower's current willingness to pay, which may include a review of past payment history, an evaluation of the borrower's willingness to provide information on a timely basis, and consideration of offers from the borrower to provide additional collateral or guarantor support. The credit evaluation also reflects consideration of the borrower's future capacity and willingness to pay, which may include evaluation of cash flow projections, consideration of the adequacy of collateral to cover all principal and interest and trends indicating improving profitability and collectability of receivables.

The evaluation of mortgage and consumer loans includes an evaluation of the client's debt to income ratio, credit report, property value, loan vintage, and certain other client-specific factors that impact their ability to make timely principal and interest payments on the loan.

Nonaccrual TDRs may be returned to accrual status based on a current, well-documented credit evaluation of the borrower's financial condition and prospects for repayment under the modified terms. This evaluation must include consideration of the borrower's sustained historical repayment performance for a reasonable period (generally a minimum of six months) prior to the date on which the loan is returned to accrual status. Sustained historical repayment performance for a reasonable time prior to the TDR may be taken into account. In connection with retail TDRs, a NPL will be returned to accruing status when current as to principal and interest and upon a sustained historical repayment performance (generally a minimum of six months).

NPAs

NPAs include NPLs and foreclosed property. Foreclosed property consists of real estate and other assets acquired as a result of customers' loan defaults. BB&T's policies for placing loans on nonaccrual status conform to guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. The majority of commercial loans and leases are placed on nonaccrual status when it is probable that principal or interest is not fully collectible, or generally when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due, whichever occurs first. Other lending subsidiaries'loans, which includes both consumer and commercial loans, are placed on nonaccrual status generally when principal and interest becomes 90 days past due. Direct retail, mortgage and sales finance loans are placed on nonaccrual status at varying intervals, based on the type of product, generally when principal and interest becomes between 90 days and 180 days past due. Revolving credit loans are not placed on nonaccrual but are chargedoff after they become 150 days past due, with unpaid fees and finance charges reversed against interest income. Covered loans are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method.

Certain loans past due 90 days or more may remain on accrual status if management determines that it does not have concern over the collectibility of principal and interest. Generally, when loans are placed on nonaccrual status, accrued interest receivable is reversed against interest income in the current period. Interest payments received thereafter are applied as a reduction to the remaining principal balance as long as concern exists as to the ultimate collection of the principal. Loans and leases are generally removed from nonaccrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest and concern no longer exists as to the collectability of principal and interest.

Assets acquired as a result of foreclosure are subsequently carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value equals fair value less estimated selling costs. Any excess of cost over net realizable value at the time of foreclosure is charged to the ALLL. NPAs are subject to periodic revaluations of the collateral underlying impaired loans and foreclosed real estate. The periodic revaluations are generally based on the appraised value of the property and may include additional liquidity adjustments based upon the expected retention period. BB&T's policies require that valuations be updated at least annually and that upon foreclosure, the valuation must not be more than six months old, otherwise an updated appraisal is required. Routine maintenance costs, other costs of ownership, subsequent declines in market value and net losses on disposal are included in foreclosed property expense.

ACL

The ACL comprises the ALLL and the RUFC. The ACL represents management's best estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolios and off-balance sheet lending commitments at the balance sheet date. The Company determines the ACL based on an ongoing evaluation. This evaluation is inherently subjective because it requires material estimates, including the amounts and timing of cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans. Those estimates are susceptible to significant change. Changes to the ACLare made by charges to the provision for credit losses, which is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Loans or lease balances deemed to be uncollectible are charged off against the ALLL. Recoveries of amounts previously chargedoff are credited to the ALLL. The methodology used to determine the RUFC is inherently similar to that used to determine the collectively evaluated component of the ALLL, adjusted for factors specific to binding commitments, including the probability of funding and exposure at default. While management uses the best information available to establish the ACL, future adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in computing the allowance or, if required by regulators, based upon information available to them at the time of their examinations.

Accounting standards require the presentation of certain disclosure information at the portfolio segment level, which represents the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine its ACL. BB&T concluded that its loan and lease portfolio comprises three portfolio segments; commercial, retail and covered. The commercial portfolio segment includes CRE, commercial and industrial and other loans originated by certain other lending subsidiaries, and was identified based on the risk-based approach used to estimate the ALLL for the vast majority of these loans. The retail portfolio segment includes direct retail lending, revolving credit, mortgage, sales finance and other loans originated by certain retail-oriented subsidiaries, and was identified based on the delinquency-based approach used to estimate the allowance for these loans. The covered portfolio segment was identified based on the expected cash flows approach used to estimate the allowance related to loans acquired subsequent to December 31, 2008.

A portion of BB&T'sALLL is not allocated to any specific category of loans. This unallocated portion of the allowance reflects management's best estimate of the elements of imprecision and estimation risk inherent in the calculation of the overall allowance. Due to the subjectivity involved in determining the overall allowance, including the unallocated portion, the portion considered unallocated may fluctuate from period to period based on management's evaluation of the factors affecting the assumptions used in calculating the allowance, including historical loss experience, current economic conditions, industry or borrower concentrations and the status of merged institutions.

The entire amount of the ACL is available to absorb losses on any loan category or lending-related commitment.

The following provides a description of BB&T's accounting policies and methodologies related to each of its portfolio segments:

Commercial

The vast majority of loans in the commercial lending portfolio are assigned risk grades based on an assessment of conditions that affect the borrower's ability to meet contractual obligations under the loan agreement. This process includes reviewing borrowers' financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and other information specific to each borrower. Risk grades are reviewed on an annual basis for all credit relationships with total credit exposure of $1 million or more, or at any point management becomes aware of information affecting the borrowers' ability to fulfill their obligations. For commercial clients with total credit exposure less than $1 million, BB&T has developed an automated loan review system to identify and proactively manage accounts with a higher risk of loss. The “score” produced by this automated system is updated monthly.

On a quarterly basis, BB&T reviews all commercial lending relationships with outstanding debt of $5 million or more that have been classified as substandard or doubtful. While this review is largely focused on the borrower's ability to repay the loan, BB&T also considers the capacity and willingness of a loan's guarantors to support the debt service on the loan as a secondary source of repayment. When a guarantor exhibits the documented capacity and willingness to support the loan, BB&T may consider extending the loan maturity and/or temporarily deferring principal payments if the ultimate collection of both principal and interest is not in question. In these cases, BB&T may not deem the loan to be impaired due to the documented capacity and willingness of the guarantor to repay the loan. Loans are considered impaired when the borrower (or guarantor in certain circumstances) does not have the cash flow capacity or willingness to service the debt according to contractual terms, or it does not appear reasonable to assume that the borrower will continue to pay according to the contractual agreement. BB&T establishes a specific reserve for each loan that has been deemed impaired based on the criteria outlined above. The amount of the reserve is based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, and/or the value of collateral. BB&T has also established a review process related to TDRs and other impaired loans that are in commercial lending relationships with outstanding debt of less than $5 million at the balance sheet date. In connection with this process, BB&T establishes reserves related to these loans that are calculated using an expected cash flow approach. These discounted cash flow analyses incorporate adjustments to future cash flows that reflect management's best estimate of the default risk related to TDRs based on a combination of historical experience and management judgment.

BB&T also maintains reserves for collective impairment that reflect an estimate of losses related to non-impaired commercial loans as of the balance sheet date. Embedded loss estimates for BB&T's commercial loan portfolio are based on estimated migration rates, which are estimated based on historical experience, and current risk mix as indicated by the risk grading process described above. Embedded loss estimates may be adjusted to reflect current economic conditions and current portfolio trends including credit quality, concentrations, aging of the portfolio, and significant policy and underwriting changes.

Retail

The majority of the ALLL related to the retail lending portfolio is calculated on a collective basis using a delinquency-based approach. Embedded loss estimates for BB&T's retail lending portfolio are based on estimated migration rates that are developed based on historical experience, and current risk mix as indicated by prevailing delinquency rates. These estimates may be adjusted to reflect current economic conditions and current portfolio trends. The remaining portion of the allowance related to the retail lending portfolio relates to loans that have been deemed impaired based on their classification as a TDR at the balance sheet date. BB&T establishes specific reserves related to these TDRs using an expected cash flow approach. The allowance for retail TDRs is based on discounted cash flow analyses that incorporate adjustments to future cash flows that reflect management's best estimate of the default risk related to TDRs based on a combination of historical experience and management judgment.

Acquired Loans

Purchased impaired loans and all loans acquired in an FDIC-assisted transaction are typically aggregated into loan pools based upon common risk characteristics. The ALLLfor each loan pool is based on an analysis that is performed each period to estimate the expected cash flows. To the extent that the expected cash flows of a loan pool have decreased since the acquisition date, BB&T establishes an allowance for loan losses. For non-FDIC assisted purchased non-impaired loans, BB&T uses an approach consistent with that described above for originated loans and leases.

Covered Assets and Related FDIC Loss Share Receivable

Assets subject to loss sharing agreements with the FDIC are labeled “covered” and include certain loans, securities and other assets.

The FDIC's obligation to reimburse Branch Bank for losses with respect to covered assets begins with the first dollar of loss incurred. The terms of the loss sharing agreement with respect to certain non-agency RMBS provides that Branch Bank will be reimbursed by the FDIC for 95% of any and all losses. All other covered assets are subject to a stated threshold of $5 billion that provides for the FDIC to reimburse Branch Bank for (1) 80% of losses incurred up to $5 billion and (2) 95% of losses in excess of $5 billion. Gains and recoveries on covered assets will offset losses, or be paid to the FDIC, at the applicable loss share percentage at the time of recovery. The loss sharing agreement applicable to single family residential mortgage loans expires in 2019, and provides for FDIC loss sharing and Branch Bank reimbursement to the FDIC. The loss sharing agreement applicable to commercial loans and other covered assets expires in 2014, however, Branch Bank must reimburse the FDIC for realized gains and recoveries through August 2017.At the conclusion of the loss share period should actual aggregate losses, excluding securities, be less than an amount determined in accordance with these agreements, BB&T will pay the FDIC a portion of the difference.

The income statement effect of the changes in the FDIC loss share receivable includes the accretion due to discounting and changes in expected net reimbursements. Decreases in expected net reimbursements, including the amounts expected to be paid to the FDIC as a result of the aggregate losses calculation, are recognized in income prospectively over the term of the loss share agreements consistent with the approach taken to recognize increases in cash flows on covered loans. Increases in expected reimbursements are recognized in income in the same period that the ACL for the related loans is recognized.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and Equipment

Premises, equipment, capital leases and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Land is stated at cost. In addition, purchased software and costs of computer software developed for internal use are capitalized provided certain criteria are met. Depreciation and amortization are computed principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the lease terms, including certain renewals that were deemed probable at lease inception, or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Capitalized leases are amortized by the same methods as premises and equipment over the estimated useful lives or lease terms, whichever is less. Obligations under capital leases are amortized using the interest method to allocate payments between principal reduction and interest expense. Rent expense and rental income on operating leases is recorded using the straight-line method over the appropriate lease terms.

Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements

Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements

Securities sold under repurchase agreements generally have maturities ranging from 1 day to 36 months. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reflected as collateralized borrowings on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are recorded based on the amount of cash received in connection with the borrowing. The terms of repurchase agreements may require BB&T to provide additional collateral if the fair value of the securities underlying the borrowings declines during the term of the agreement.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes have been provided when different accounting methods have been used in determining income for income tax purposes and for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on future tax consequences attributable to differences arising from the financial statement carrying values of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. In the event of changes in the tax laws, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted in the period of the enactment of those changes, with the cumulative effects included in the current year's income tax provision.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its cash flows, and therefore its value, by reference to an underlying instrument, index or referenced interest rate. These instruments include interest rate swaps, caps, floors, collars, financial forwards and futures contracts, swaptions, when-issued securities, foreign exchange contracts and options written and purchased. BB&T uses derivatives primarily to manage economic risk related to securities, commercial loans, MSRs and mortgage banking operations, long-term debt and other funding sources. BB&T also uses derivatives to facilitate transactions on behalf of its clients. The fair value of derivatives in a gain or loss position is included in other assets or liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

BB&T classifies its derivative financial instruments as either (1) a hedge of an exposure to changes in the fair value of a recorded asset or liability (“fair value hedge”), (2) a hedge of an exposure to changes in the cash flows of a recognized asset, liability or forecasted transaction (“cash flow hedge”), (3) a hedge of a net investment in a subsidiary, or (4) derivatives not designated as hedges. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized in current period earnings. BB&T has master netting agreements with the derivatives dealers with which it does business, but reflects gross assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

BB&T uses the long-haul method to assess hedge effectiveness. BB&T documents, both at inception and over the life of the hedge, at least quarterly, its analysis of actual and expected hedge effectiveness. This analysis includes techniques such as regression analysis and hypothetical derivatives to demonstrate that the hedge has been, and is expected to be, highly effective in off-setting corresponding changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. For cash flow hedges involving interest rate caps and collars, this analysis also includes consideration of whether critical terms match, the strike price of the hedging option matches the specified level beyond (or within) which the entity's exposure is being hedged, the hedging instrument's inflows (outflows) at its maturity date completely offset the change in the hedged transaction's cash flows for the risk being hedged and the hedging instrument can be exercised only on its contractual maturity date. For a qualifying fair value hedge, changes in the value of the derivatives that have been highly effective as hedges are recognized in current period earnings along with the corresponding changes in the fair value of the designated hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged. For a qualifying cash flow hedge, the portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives that have been highly effective are recognized in OCI until the related cash flows from the hedged item are recognized in earnings. For qualifying cash flow hedges involving interest rate caps and collars, the initial fair value of the premium paid is allocated and recognized in the same future period that the hedged forecasted transaction impacts earnings.

For either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges, ineffectiveness may be recognized in noninterest income to the extent that changes in the value of the derivative instruments do not perfectly offset changes in the value of the hedged items. If the hedge ceases to be highly effective, BB&T discontinues hedge accounting and recognizes the changes in fair value in current period earnings. If a derivative that qualifies as a fair value or cash flow hedge is terminated or the designation removed, the realized or then unrealized gain or loss is recognized into income over the life of the hedged item (fair value hedge) or period in which the hedged item affects earnings (cash flow hedge). Immediate recognition in earnings is required upon sale or extinguishment of the hedged item (fair value hedge) or if it is probable that the hedged cash flows will not occur (cash flow hedge).

Derivatives used to manage economic risk not designated as hedges primarily represent economic risk management instruments of MSRs and mortgage banking operations, with gains or losses included in mortgage banking income. In connection with its mortgage banking activities, BB&T enters into loan commitments to fund residential mortgage loans at specified rates and for specified periods of time. To the extent that BB&T's interest rate lock commitments relate to loans that will be held for sale upon funding, they are also accounted for as derivatives, with gains or losses included in mortgage banking income. Gains and losses on other derivatives used to manage economic risk are primarily associated with client derivative activity and included in other income.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the cost in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired (including identifiable intangibles) in transactions accounted for as acquisitions. BB&T allocates goodwill to the reporting unit(s) that receives significant benefits from the acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized over an estimated useful life, but rather is tested at least annually for impairment. BB&T performs its impairment testing in the fourth quarter of each year and more frequently if circumstances exist that indicate a possible reduction in the fair value of the business below its carrying value. BB&T measures impairment using the present value of estimated future cash flows. The analysis is based upon available information regarding expected future cash flows and discount rates. Discount rates are based upon the cost of capital specific to the industry in which the reporting unit operates. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second analysis is performed to measure the fair value of all assets and liabilities. If, based on the second analysis, it is determined that the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, BB&T would recognize impairment for the excess of carrying value over fair value.

CDI and other intangible assets include premiums paid for acquisitions of core deposits and other identifiable intangible assets. Intangible assets other than goodwill, which are determined to have finite lives, are amortized based upon the estimated economic benefits received.

Loan Securitization and Mortgage Servicing Rights

Loan Securitizations

BB&T enters into loan securitization transactions related to most of its fixed-rate commercial and conforming residential mortgage loan originations. In connection with these transactions, loans are converted into RMBS issued primarily by FHLMC, FNMA and GNMA, and are subsequently sold to third party investors. BB&T records loan securitizations as a sale when the transferred loans are legally isolated from BB&T's creditors and the other accounting criteria for a sale are met. Gains or losses recorded on loan securitizations are based in part on the net carrying amount of the loans sold, which is allocated between the loans sold and retained interests based on their relative fair values at the date of sale. BB&T generally retains the mortgage servicing on loans sold. Since quoted market prices are not typically available, BB&T estimates the fair value of these retained interests using modeling techniques to determine the net present value of expected future cash flows. Such models incorporate management's best estimates of key variables, such as prepayment speeds and discount rates that would be used by market participants based on the risks involved.

MSRs

BB&T has two primary classes of MSRs for which it separately manages the economic risks: residential and commercial. Residential MSRs are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets primarily at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as a component of mortgage banking income. Commercial MSRs are recorded as other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the lower of cost or market and are amortized in proportion to, and over the estimated period, that net servicing income is expected to be received based on projections of the amount and timing of estimated future net cash flows. The amount and timing of estimated future net cash flows are updated based on actual results and updated projections. BB&T periodically evaluates its commercial MSRs for impairment.

Equity-based Compensation

Equity-Based Compensation

BB&T maintains various equity-based compensation plans. These plans provide for the granting of stock options (incentive and nonqualified), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs, performance units and performance shares to selected BB&T employees and directors. BB&T values share-based awards at the grant date fair value and recognizes the expense over the requisite service period taking into account retirement eligibility.

Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations

BB&T offers various pension plans and postretirement benefit plans to employees. Calculation of the obligations and related expenses under these plans requires the use of actuarial valuation methods and assumptions. The discount rate assumption used to measure the postretirement benefit obligations is set by reference to published high-quality bond indices, as well as certain hypothetical spot-rate yield curves. These yield curves were constructed from the underlying bond price and yield data collected as of the plan's measurement date and are represented by a series of annualized, individual discount rates with durations ranging from six months to thirty years. BB&T also considers the individual characteristics of the plan, such as projected cash flow patterns and payment durations, when setting the discount rate. The expected long-term rate of return on assets is based on the expected returns for each major asset class in which the plan invests, adjusted for the weight of each asset class in the target mix

Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Insurance Income

Insurance commission revenue is recognized at the later of the billing date or the effective date of the related insurance policies. Insurance premiums from underwriting activities are recognized as income over the policy term. The portion of premiums that will be earned in the future is deferred and included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted new guidance impacting Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. The new guidance requires: quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used for Level 3 measurements; a qualitative discussion about the sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in the unobservable inputs disclosed, including the interrelationship between inputs; and a description of the company's valuation processes. The adoption of this guidancehad no impact on BB&T's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The new disclosures required by this guidance are included in Note 18 to these consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted new guidance impacting Comprehensive Income thatrequires all changes in OCI to be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The guidance does not change the items that must be reported in OCI. BB&T has elected to present two separate but consecutive financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted new guidance impacting Intangiblesthat permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the two step goodwill impairment test is required. The adoption of this guidancehad no impact on BB&T's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will adopt new guidance impacting the presentation of certain items on the Balance Sheet. The new guidance requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information about derivatives and securities borrowing and lending transactions that have a right of setoff or are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The adoption of this guidance will not impact BB&T's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, but may result in certain additional disclosures.

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will adopt new guidance on Business Combinations. The new guidance clarifies that when a reporting entity recognizes an indemnification asset as a result of a government-assisted acquisition of a financial institution and subsequently a change in the cash flows expected to be collected on the indemnification asset occurs, the reporting entity should account for the change in the measurement of the indemnification asset on the same basis as the change in the assets subject to indemnification. Any amortization of changes in value should be limited to the lesser of the contractual term of the indemnification agreement or the remaining life of the indemnified assets. BB&T has previously accounted for its indemnification asset in accordance with this guidance; accordingly, this guidance will have no impact on BB&T's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will adopt new guidance impacting Comprehensive Incomethat requires a reporting entity to present significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income. The adoption of this guidance will not impact BB&T's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, but may result in certain additional disclosures.

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Securities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Securities

Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses and Approximate Fair Values of Securities Available for Sale

			Amortized		Gross Unrealized				Fair
December 31, 2012			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
			(Dollars in millions)
Securities available for sale:
	GSE securities		$	290	$	—	$	—	$	290
	RMBS issued by GSE			20,482		466		18		20,930
	States and political subdivisions			1,948		153		90		2,011
	Non-agency RMBS			307		16		11		312
	Other securities			3		—		—		3
	Covered securities			1,147		444		—		1,591
		Total securities available for sale	$	24,177	$	1,079	$	119	$	25,137

			Amortized		Gross Unrealized				Fair
December 31, 2011			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
			(Dollars in millions)
Securities available for sale:
	GSE securities		$	305	$	1	$	—	$	306
	RMBS issued by GSE			17,940		199		7		18,132
	States and political subdivisions			1,977		91		145		1,923
	Non-agency RMBS			423		—		55		368
	Other securities			7		—		—		7
	Covered securities			1,240		343		6		1,577
		Total securities available for sale	$	21,892	$	634	$	213	$	22,313

Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses and Approximate Fair Values of Securities Held to Maturity

			Amortized		Gross Unrealized				Fair
December 31, 2012			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
			(Dollars in millions)
Securities held to maturity:
	GSE securities		$	3,808	$	17	$	1	$	3,824
	Mortgage-backed securities issued by GSE			9,273		238		1		9,510
	States and political subdivisions			34		1		1		34
	Other securities			479		4		3		480
		Total securities held to maturity	$	13,594	$	260	$	6	$	13,848

			Amortized		Gross Unrealized				Fair
December 31, 2011			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
			(Dollars in millions)
Securities held to maturity:
	GSE securities		$	500	$	—	$	—	$	500
	Mortgage-backed securities issued by GSE			13,028		32		23		13,037
	States and political subdivisions			35		—		2		33
	Other securities			531		1		4		528
		Total securities held to maturity	$	14,094	$	33	$	29	$	14,098

Gross Realized Gains and Losses

		Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Gross gains		$	1	$	175	$	607
Gross losses			(4)		(1)		(22)
	Net realized gains (losses)	$	(3)	$	174	$	585

Schedule of the Changes in Credit Losses on Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired Non-Agency RMBSs where a Portion of Unrealized Loss was Recognized in OCI

			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Balance at beginning of period			$	130	$	31	$	2
	Credit losses on securities not previously considered other-than-temporarily
		impaired		―		1		4
	Credit losses on securities for which OTTI was previously recognized			5		111		28
	Reductions for securities sold/settled during the period			(30)		(13)		(3)
Balance at end of period			$	105	$	130	$	31

Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity

		Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
		Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
December 31, 2012		Cost		Value		Cost		Value
		(Dollars in millions)
Due in one year or less		$	190	$	190	$	―	$	―
Due after one year through five years			130		133		―		―
Due after five years through ten years			636		676		3,674		3,688
Due after ten years			23,221		24,138		9,920		10,160
	Total debt securities	$	24,177	$	25,137	$	13,594	$	13,848

Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Values of Investments by Investment Category and Length of Time in Unrealized Loss Position

			Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
			Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
December 31, 2012			Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
			(Dollars in millions)
Securities available for sale:
	RMBS issued by GSE		$	2,662	$	18	$	—	$	—	$	2,662	$	18
	States and political subdivisions			52		1		478		89		530		90
	Non-agency RMBS			—		—		113		11		113		11
		Total	$	2,714	$	19	$	591	$	100	$	3,305	$	119

Securities held to maturity:
	GSE securities		$	805	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	805	$	1
	RMBS issued by GSE			593		1		—		—		593		1
	States and political subdivisions			22		1		—		—		22		1
	Other securities			266		3		—		—		266		3
		Total	$	1,686	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	1,686	$	6

			Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
			Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
December 31, 2011			Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
			(Dollars in millions)
Securities available for sale:
	RMBS issued by GSE		$	3,098	$	7	$	—	$	—	$	3,098	$	7
	States and political subdivisions			16		3		702		142		718		145
	Non-agency RMBS			—		—		368		55		368		55
	Covered securities			29		6		—		—		29		6
		Total	$	3,143	$	16	$	1,070	$	197	$	4,213	$	213

Securities held to maturity:
	RMBS issued by GSE		$	7,770	$	23	$	—	$	—	$	7,770	$	23
	States and political subdivisions			33		2		—		—		33		2
	Other securities			207		4		—		—		207		4
		Total	$	8,010	$	29	$	—	$	—	$	8,010	$	29

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 2,028	$ 1,332	$ 854
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Provision for credit losses	1,057	1,190	2,638
Depreciation	281	264	260
Amortization of intangibles	110	99	122
Equity-based compensation	97	98	79
(Gain) loss on securities, net	12	(62)	(554)
Net write-downs/losses on foreclosed property	168	655	576
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Segregated cash due from banks	(16)	289	(39)
LHFS	(433)	(583)	(620)
FDIC loss share receivable	590	869	921
Other assets	(381)	(55)	(2,006)
Accounts payable and other liabilities	346	572	689
Other, net	(161)	(103)	(22)
Net cash from operating activities	3,698	4,565	2,898
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale	303	4,006	31,334
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities available for sale	4,396	3,271	6,049
Purchases of securities available for sale	(7,026)	(13,926)	(26,598)
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities held to maturity	5,536	1,828	0
Purchases of securities held to maturity	(5,055)	(7,578)	0
Originations and purchases of loans and leases, net of principal collected	(6,651)	(6,240)	(4,594)
Net cash from divestitures	0	0	(832)
Net cash from business combinations	675	(86)	(7)
Purchases of premises and equipment	(145)	(224)	(428)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed property or other real estate held for sale	799	1,017	967
Other, net	83	106	88
Net cash from investing activities	(7,085)	(17,826)	5,979
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net change in deposits	4,676	17,799	(6,843)
Net change in federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowed funds	(702)	(2,107)	(2,434)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	2,327	2,010	500
Repayment of long-term debt	(5,112)	(2,190)	(336)
Net proceeds from common stock issued	15	22	110
Net proceeds from preferred stock issued	2,116
Cash dividends paid on common stock	(531)	(446)	(415)
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock	(33)
Other, net	40	132	277
Net cash from financing activities	2,796	15,220	(9,141)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(591)	1,959	(264)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	4,344	2,385	2,649
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	3,753	4,344	2,385
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid (received) during the period for interest	1,120	1,404	1,868
Cash paid (received) during the period for income taxes	347	(82)	972
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Transfer of securities available for sale to securities held to maturity	1	8,341	0
Transfers of loans to foreclosed property	473	1,083	1,521
Transfers of loans held for investment to LHFS	$ 0	$ 226	$ 1,604

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Loans and Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Loans and Leases

Breakdown of Loan Portfolio

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial	$	38,295	$	36,415
	CRE - other		11,461		10,689
	CRE - residential ADC		1,261		2,061
Direct retail lending			15,817		14,506
Sales finance			7,736		7,401
Revolving credit			2,330		2,212
Residential mortgage			24,272		20,581
Other lending subsidiaries			10,137		8,737
	Total loans and leases held for investment (excluding covered loans)		111,309		102,602
Covered			3,294		4,867
	Total loans and leases held for investment		114,603		107,469
LHFS			3,761		3,736
	Total loans and leases	$	118,364	$	111,205

Changes in Carrying Amount and Accretable Yield for Purchased Impaired and Nonimpaired Covered Loans

		Year Ended December 31, 2012								Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Purchased Impaired				Purchased Nonimpaired				Purchased Impaired				Purchased Nonimpaired
				Carrying				Carrying				Carrying				Carrying
		Accretable		Amount		Accretable		Amount		Accretable		Amount		Accretable		Amount
		Yield		of Loans		Yield		of Loans		Yield		of Loans		Yield		of Loans
		(Dollars in millions)
Balance at beginning of period		$	520	$	2,123	$	1,193	$	2,744	$	833	$	2,855	$	1,549	$	3,339
	Accretion		(219)		219		(541)		541		(358)		358		(691)		691
	Payments received, net		―		(942)		―		(1,391)		―		(1,090)		―		(1,286)
	Other, net		(37)		―		(35)		―		45		―		335		―
Balance at end of period		$	264	$	1,400	$	617	$	1,894	$	520	$	2,123	$	1,193	$	2,744
Outstanding unpaid principal balance
	at end of period			$	2,047			$	2,489			$	3,269			$	3,825

Schedule of Performing and Nonperforming TDRs

				December 31,
				2012		2011
				(Dollars in millions)
	Performing TDRs:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial	$	77	$	74
			CRE - other		67		117
			CRE - residential ADC		21		44
		Direct retail lending			197		146
		Sales finance			19		8
		Revolving credit			56		62
		Residential mortgage (1)(2)			769		608
		Other lending subsidiaries			121		50
			Total performing TDRs (1)(2)		1,327		1,109
	Nonperforming TDRs (3)				240		280
			Total TDRs (1)(2)(3)(4)	$	1,567	$	1,389
(1)	Excludes mortgage TDRs held for investment that are government guaranteed totaling $313 million and $232 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Excludes mortgage TDRs held for sale that are government guaranteed totaling $2 million and $4 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(3)	Nonperforming TDRs are included in NPL disclosures.
(4)	All TDRs are considered impaired. The ALLL attributable to these TDRs, excluding TDRs that are government guaranteed, totaled $281 million and $266 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

NPAs and 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing

			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	NPLs held for investment		$	1,380	$	1,872
	Foreclosed real estate (1)			107		536
	Other foreclosed property			49		42
		Total NPAs (excluding covered assets) (1)	$	1,536	$	2,450
	Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing (excluding covered loans) (2)(3)(4)		$	167	$	202
(1)	Excludes covered foreclosed real estate totaling $254 million and $378 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase totaling $517 million and $426 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(3)	Excludes covered loans 90 days or more past due totaling $442 million and $736 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(4)	Excludes mortgage loans 90 days or more past due that are government guaranteed totaling $254 million and $206 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Short-Term Borrowed Funds (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Federal Funds Purchased Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase And Short Term Borrowed Funds [Abstract]
Federal funds purchased	$ 4	$ 12
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	514	619
Master notes	37	296
Other short-term borrowed funds	2,309	2,639
Total	$ 2,864	$ 3,566	$ 5,673

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Regulatory Requirements and Other Restrictions (Summary information regarding regulatory capital) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
BB&T [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier 1 actual capital ratio	11.00%	[1]	12.00%	[1]
Tier 1 actual capital amount	$ 14,373	[1]	$ 14,913	[1]
Tier 1 minimum capital requirements	5,244	[1]	4,980	[1]
Tier 1 well-capitalized requirements	7,866	[1]	7,470	[1]
Total actual capital ratio	13.90%	[1]	15.10%	[1]
Total actual capital amount	18,204	[1]	18,862	[1]
Total minimum capital requirements	10,488	[1]	9,961	[1]
Total well-capitalized requirements	13,110	[1]	12,451	[1]
Actual leverage capital ratio	8.20%		9.00%
Actual leverage capital amount	14,373		14,913
Leverage capital minimum requirements	7,001		6,614
Leverage capital well-capitalized requirements	8,751		8,267
Branch Bank [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier 1 actual capital ratio	11.60%	[1]	12.80%	[1]
Tier 1 actual capital amount	14,587	[1]	15,274	[1]
Tier 1 minimum capital requirements	5,011	[1]	4,759	[1]
Tier 1 well-capitalized requirements	7,516	[1]	7,138	[1]
Total actual capital ratio	13.40%	[1]	15.10%	[1]
Total actual capital amount	16,809	[1]	17,915	[1]
Total minimum capital requirements	10,022	[1]	9,517	[1]
Total well-capitalized requirements	12,527	[1]	11,897	[1]
Actual leverage capital ratio	8.60%		9.50%
Actual leverage capital amount	14,587		15,274
Leverage capital minimum requirements	5,086		4,801
Leverage capital well-capitalized requirements	$ 8,476		$ 8,002

[1] The Company has revised its calculation of risk-weighted assets and adjusted the applicable ratios.

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Shareholders' Equity

Summary of Preferred Stock

	Issuance	Liquidation		Net		Dividend
Issue	Date	Amount		Proceeds		Rate
		(Dollars in millions)
Series D Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	5/1/12	$	575	$	559	5.850	%
Series E Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	7/31/12		1,150		1,120	5.625
Series F Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	10/31/12		450		437	5.200
		$	2,175	$	2,116

Schedule of Assumptions Used to Calculate Fair Value of Options Granted

		December 31,
		2012			2011			2010
Assumptions:
	Risk-free interest rate		1.5	%		1.7	%		2.0	%
	Dividend yield		4.4			3.5			5.4
	Volatility factor		33.0			37.2			36.0
	Expected life		7.0	yrs		7.4	yrs		7.2	yrs
Fair value of options per share		$	6.07		$	7.45		$	5.60

Summary Of Selected Data Related To Equity Based Compensation Costs

	Years Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
	(Dollars in millions)
Equity-based compensation expense	$	97	$	98	$	79
Income tax benefit from equity-based compensation expense		36		36		30
Intrinsic value of options exercised and RSUs that vested during the year		62		54		22
Grant date fair value of equity-based awards that vested during the year		88		76		39
			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Unrecognized compensation cost related to equity-based awards			$	98	$	109
Weighted-average life over which compensation cost is expected to be recognized (years)				2.0		2.6

Stock Options Activity Roll Forward

							Wtd. Avg.
			Wtd. Avg.		Aggregate		Remaining
			Exercise		Intrinsic		Contractual
		Options	Price		Value		Life
		(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Outstanding at January 1, 2012		45,384,554	$	34.42
	Granted	4,686,780		30.09
	Exercised	(1,345,570)		23.70
	Forfeited or expired	(3,334,690)		36.35
Outstanding at December 31, 2012		45,391,074		34.15	$	37	4.3	yrs
Exercisable at December 31, 2012		34,229,207		36.06		18	3.2
Exercisable and expected to vest at December 31, 2012		44,678,275	$	34.25	$	36	4.3

Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units Activity Roll Forward

			Wtd. Avg.
			Grant Date
		Shares/Units	Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2012		13,462,630	$	19.47
	Granted	2,614,405		25.79
	Vested	(1,812,225)		30.60
	Forfeited	(333,986)		19.24
Nonvested at December 31, 2012		13,930,824	$	19.26

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Securities (Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains, Gross Unrealized Losses and Approximate Fair Values of Securities Held to Maturity) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Securities held to maturity, amortized cost	$ 13,594	$ 14,094
Securities held to maturity, gross unrealized gains	260	33
Securities held to maturity, gross unrealized losses	6	29
Securities held to maturity, fair value	13,848	14,098
GSE Securities
Securities held to maturity, amortized cost	3,808	500
Securities held to maturity, gross unrealized gains	17	0
Securities held to maturity, gross unrealized losses	1	0
Securities held to maturity, fair value	3,824	500
RMBS Issued by GSE
Securities held to maturity, amortized cost	9,273	13,028
Securities held to maturity, gross unrealized gains	238	32
Securities held to maturity, gross unrealized losses	1	23
Securities held to maturity, fair value	9,510	13,037
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Securities held to maturity, amortized cost	34	35
Securities held to maturity, gross unrealized gains	1	0
Securities held to maturity, gross unrealized losses	1	2
Securities held to maturity, fair value	34	33
Other Securities [Member]
Securities held to maturity, amortized cost	479	531
Securities held to maturity, gross unrealized gains	4	1
Securities held to maturity, gross unrealized losses	3	4
Securities held to maturity, fair value	$ 480	$ 528

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Summary of the pre-default balance for modifications that experienced a payment default) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Modifications that defaulted during the period that had been classified as a TDR during the previous 12 months	$ 8	$ 39
CRE - Other
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Modifications that defaulted during the period that had been classified as a TDR during the previous 12 months	6	92
CRE - Residential ADC
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Modifications that defaulted during the period that had been classified as a TDR during the previous 12 months	14	80
Direct Retail Lending [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Modifications that defaulted during the period that had been classified as a TDR during the previous 12 months	8	16
Retail Revolving Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Modifications that defaulted during the period that had been classified as a TDR during the previous 12 months	12	15
Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Modifications that defaulted during the period that had been classified as a TDR during the previous 12 months	36	31
Retail Sales Finance [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Modifications that defaulted during the period that had been classified as a TDR during the previous 12 months	0	2
Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Modifications that defaulted during the period that had been classified as a TDR during the previous 12 months	$ 12	$ 5

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$ 1,972	$ 1,562
Interest-bearing deposits with banks	1,659	2,646
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements or similar arrangements	122	136
Segregated cash due from banks	36	20
Trading securities at fair value	497	534
Securities available for sale at fair value ($1,591 and $1,577 covered by FDIC loss share at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)	25,137	22,313
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $13,848 and $14,098 at Decembember 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)	13,594	14,094
LHFS at fair value	3,761	3,736
Loans and leases ($3,294 and $4,867 covered by FDIC loss share at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)	114,603	107,469
ALLL	(2,018)	(2,256)
Loans and leases, net of ALLL	112,585	105,213
FDIC loss share receivable	479	1,100
Premises and equipment	1,888	1,855
Goodwill	6,804	6,078
Core deposit and other intangible assets	673	444
Residential MSRs at fair value	627	563
Other assets ($297 and $415 of foreclosed property and other assets covered by FDIC loss share at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)	14,038	14,285
Total assets	183,872	174,579
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing deposits	32,452	25,684
Interest-bearing deposits	100,623	99,255
Total deposits	133,075	124,939
Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowed funds	2,864	3,566
Long-term debt	19,114	21,803
Accounts payable and other liabilities	7,596	6,791
Total liabilities	162,649	157,099
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $5 par, liquidation preference of $25,000 per share	2,116	0
Common stock, $5 par	3,499	3,486
Additional paid-in capital	5,973	5,873
Retained earnings	10,129	8,772
AOCI, net of deferred income taxes	(559)	(713)
Noncontrolling interests	65	62
Total shareholders' equity	21,223	17,480
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 183,872	$ 174,579
Common shares outstanding	699,728	697,143
Common shares authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred shares outstanding	87	0
Preferred shares authorized	5,000	5,000

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Regulatory Requirements and Other Restrictions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Banking and Thrift [Abstract]

Summary information regarding regulatory capital

		December 31, 2012								December 31, 2011
		Actual Capital				Capital Requirements				Actual Capital				Capital Requirements
		Ratio		Amount		Minimum		Well-Capitalized		Ratio		Amount		Minimum		Well-Capitalized
		(Dollars in millions)
Tier 1 Capital (1):
	BB&T	11.0	%	$	14,373	$	5,244	$	7,866	12.0	%	$	14,913	$	4,980	$	7,470
	Branch Bank	11.6			14,587		5,011		7,516	12.8			15,274		4,759		7,138
Total Capital (1):
	BB&T	13.9			18,204		10,488		13,110	15.1			18,862		9,961		12,451
	Branch Bank	13.4			16,809		10,022		12,527	15.1			17,915		9,517		11,897
Leverage Capital:
	BB&T	8.2			14,373		7,001		8,751	9.0			14,913		6,614		8,267
	Branch Bank	8.6			14,587		5,086		8,476	9.5			15,274		4,801		8,002
(1)	The Company has revised its calculation of risk-weighted assets and adjusted the applicable ratios.

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2010
Income Taxes
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$ 297
Income Tax Examination, Interest Accrued	37	39
Disputed IRS Statutory Notice Amount			$ 892

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Regulatory Requirements and Other Restrictions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Banking and Thrift [Abstract]
Net reserve requirement	$ 266
Segregated cash deposits	$ 36	$ 20

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Beginning balance, Value at Dec. 31, 2009	$ 16,241	$ 0	$ 3,449	$ 5,620	$ 7,539	$ (417)	$ 50
Beginning balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2009			689,750
Add (Deduct):
Net income	854				816		38
Net change in OCI	(330)					(330)
Stock transactions:
In purchase acquisitions, Shares			57
In purchase acquisitions, Values	2		0	2
In connection with equity award, Shares, net of repurchases			1,667
In connection with equity awards, Values, net of repurchases	32		8	24
In connection with dividend reinvestment plan, Shares			1,106
In connection with dividend reinvestment plan, Value	30		6	24
In connection with 401(k) plan, Shares			1,801
In connection with 401(k) plan, Value	48		9	39
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(416)				(416)
Equity-based compensation expense	79			79
Other, net	(42)			(12)	(4)		(26)
Ending balance, Value at Dec. 31, 2010	16,498		3,472	5,776	7,935	(747)	62
Add (Deduct):
Net income	1,332				1,289		43
Net change in OCI	34					34
Stock transactions:
In purchase acquisitions, Shares			26
In purchase acquisitions, Values	1			1
In connection with equity awards, Values, net of repurchases	1
In connection with equity awards, Shares			1,963
In connection with equity awards, Values			10	(9)
Shares repurchased in connection with equity awards, Shares			(651)
Shares repurchased in connection with equity awards, Value	(18)		(3)	(15)
In connection with dividend reinvestment plan, Shares			586
In connection with dividend reinvestment plan, Value	16		3	13
In connection with 401(k) plan, Shares			838
In connection with 401(k) plan, Value	23		4	19
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(453)				(453)
Equity-based compensation expense	98			98
Other, net	(52)			(10)	1		(43)
Ending balance, Value at Dec. 31, 2011	17,480		3,486	5,873	8,772	(713)	62
Ending balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2011			697,143
Add (Deduct):
Net income	2,028				1,979		49
Net change in OCI	154					154
Stock transactions:
In purchase acquisitions, Shares			28
In purchase acquisitions, Values	1			1
In connection with equity awards, Shares			3,147
In connection with equity awards, Values	33		16	17
Shares repurchased in connection with equity awards, Shares			(590)
Shares repurchased in connection with equity awards, Value	(18)		(3)	(15)
In connection with preferred stock offerings	2,116	2,116
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(559)				(559)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stock	(63)				(63)
Equity-based compensation expense	97			97
Other, net	(46)						(46)
Ending balance, Value at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 21,223	$ 2,116	$ 3,499	$ 5,973	$ 10,129	$ (559)	$ 65
Ending balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012			699,728

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Narrative) (Details) (Non-Agency RMBS [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Non-Agency RMBS [Member]
Unrealized loss on other-than-temporarily impaired securities (excluding covered), pre-tax	$ 11	$ 55

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Loans and Leases (Breakdown of Loan Portfolio) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loans and Leases
Commercial and industrial	$ 38,295	$ 36,415
CRE-other	11,461	10,689
CRE-residential ADC	1,261	2,061
Direct retail lending	15,817	14,506
Sales finance	7,736	7,401
Revolving credit	2,330	2,212
Residential mortgage	24,272	20,581
Other lending subsidiaries	10,137	8,737
Total loans and leases held for investment (excluding covered loans)	111,309	102,602
Covered	3,294	4,867
Total loans and leases held for investment	114,603	107,469
LHFS	3,761	3,736
Total loans and leases	$ 118,364	$ 111,205

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Income Taxes (Schedule of temporary tax differences that gave rise to significant portions of net deferred tax assets and liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred tax assets
ALLL	$ 771	$ 855
Postretirement plans	432	362
Equity-based compensation	144	130
Loan/Securities basis difference	6	127
Foreclosed property writedowns	56	240
Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	105	95
Other	277	257
Total deferred tax assets	1,791	2,066
Deferred tax liabilities
Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale	201	31
Lease financing	270	267
Prepaid pension plan expense	373	352
Loan fees & expenses	244	225
Depreciation	57	76
Identifiable intangible assets	161	92
Loan servicing rights	201	156
Derivatives & hedging	163	136
Other	70	89
Total deferred tax liabilities	1,740	1,424
Net deferred tax assets	$ 51	$ 642

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill Activity by Operating Segment

				Residential		Dealer
		Community		Mortgage		Financial		Specialized		Insurance		Financial
		Banking		Banking		Services		Lending		Services		Services		Total
		(Dollars in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2011		$	4,537	$	7	$	111	$	94	$	1,067	$	192	$	6,008
	Acquired goodwill, net		―		―		―		―		45		―		45
	Contingent consideration		―		―		―		―		20		―		20
	Other adjustments		5		―		―		―		―		―		5
Balance, December 31, 2011		$	4,542	$	7	$	111	$	94	$	1,132	$	192	$	6,078
	Acquired goodwill, net		358		―		―		5		358		―		721
	Contingent consideration		―		―		―		―		3		―		3
	Other adjustments		―		―		―		―		2		―		2
Balance, December 31, 2012		$	4,900	$	7	$	111	$	99	$	1,495	$	192	$	6,804

Identifiable Intangible Assets

				December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
				Gross				Net		Gross				Net
				Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying		Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying
				Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amount		Amortization		Amount
				(Dollars in millions)
	Identifiable intangible assets:
		CDI		$	672	$	(522)	$	150	$	626	$	(484)	$	142
		Other (1)			1,080		(557)		523		787		(485)		302
			Totals	$	1,752	$	(1,079)	$	673	$	1,413	$	(969)	$	444
(1)	Other identifiable intangibles are primarily customer relationship intangibles.

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Operating Segments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Net interest income (expense)	$ 5,857		$ 5,507		$ 5,320
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses	1,057		1,190		2,638
Noninterest income	3,820		3,113		3,957
Noninterest expense	5,828		5,802		5,670
Amortization of intangibles	110		99		122
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	2,792		1,628		969
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	764		296		115
Segment net income (loss)	2,028		1,332		854
Identifiable segment assets (period end)	183,872		174,579
Community Banking [Member]
Net interest income (expense)	2,086		1,937		1,771
Net intersegment interest income (expense)	1,342		1,642		2,033
Segment net interest income	3,428		3,579		3,804
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses	666		589		1,801
Noninterest income	1,125		1,016		1,200
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)	182		132		146
Noninterest expense	1,828		2,354		2,373
Amortization of intangibles	37		47		66
Allocated corporate expenses	1,025		899		799
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	1,179		838		111
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	427		302		35
Segment net income (loss)	752		536		76
Identifiable segment assets (period end)	62,945		61,072		63,244
Residential Mortgage Banking [Member]
Net interest income (expense)	1,148		1,025		981
Net intersegment interest income (expense)	(776)		(734)		(721)
Segment net interest income	372		291		260
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses	95		320		553
Noninterest income	753		349		457
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)	(1)		0		0
Noninterest expense	388		296		254
Amortization of intangibles	0		0		0
Allocated corporate expenses	54		48		33
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	587		(24)		(123)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	221		(9)		(46)
Segment net income (loss)	366		(15)		(77)
Identifiable segment assets (period end)	29,391		25,471		22,183
Dealer Financial Services [Member]
Net interest income (expense)	845		852		858
Net intersegment interest income (expense)	(216)		(270)		(344)
Segment net interest income	629		582		514
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses	164		125		93
Noninterest income	7		7		4
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)	0		0		0
Noninterest expense	101		90		90
Amortization of intangibles	1		1		1
Allocated corporate expenses	36		37		37
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	334		336		297
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	126		127		112
Segment net income (loss)	208		209		185
Identifiable segment assets (period end)	10,264		9,874		9,418
Specialized Lending [Member]
Net interest income (expense)	701		636		591
Net intersegment interest income (expense)	(154)		(171)		(184)
Segment net interest income	547		465		407
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses	137		72		110
Noninterest income	228		211		176
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)	0		0		0
Noninterest expense	256		233		218
Amortization of intangibles	5		6		6
Allocated corporate expenses	79		72		62
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	298		293		187
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	63		58		19
Segment net income (loss)	235		235		168
Identifiable segment assets (period end)	18,907		16,766		14,945
Insurance Services [Member]
Net interest income (expense)	3		3		3
Net intersegment interest income (expense)	3		4		6
Segment net interest income	6		7		9
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses	0		0		0
Noninterest income	1,365		1,040		1,033
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)	0		0		0
Noninterest expense	1,015		786		774
Amortization of intangibles	61		42		45
Allocated corporate expenses	82		72		68
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	213		147		155
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	69		46		52
Segment net income (loss)	144		101		103
Identifiable segment assets (period end)	3,297		2,350		2,294
Financial Services [Member]
Net interest income (expense)	119		107		99
Net intersegment interest income (expense)	332		267		215
Segment net interest income	451		374		314
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses	10		(1)		45
Noninterest income	725		694		657
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)	29		20		16
Noninterest expense	641		574		527
Amortization of intangibles	3		3		3
Allocated corporate expenses	94		75		39
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	457		437		373
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	171		164		139
Segment net income (loss)	286		273		234
Identifiable segment assets (period end)	9,184		7,413		6,053
Other, Treasury and Corporate [Member]
Net interest income (expense)	955	[1]	947	[1]	1,017	[1]
Net intersegment interest income (expense)	(531)	[1]	(738)	[1]	(1,005)	[1]
Segment net interest income	424	[1]	209	[1]	12	[1]
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses	(15)	[1]	85	[1]	36	[1]
Noninterest income	(383)	[1]	(204)	[1]	430	[1]
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)	(210)	[1]	(152)	[1]	(162)	[1]
Noninterest expense	1,489	[1]	1,370	[1]	1,312	[1]
Amortization of intangibles	3	[1]	0	[1]	1	[1]
Allocated corporate expenses	(1,370)	[1]	(1,203)	[1]	(1,038)	[1]
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	(276)	[1]	(399)	[1]	(31)	[1]
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(313)	[1]	(392)	[1]	(196)	[1]
Segment net income (loss)	37	[1]	(7)	[1]	165	[1]
Identifiable segment assets (period end)	49,884	[1]	51,633	[1]	38,944	[1]
Total BB&T Corporation [Member]
Net interest income (expense)	5,857		5,507		5,320
Net intersegment interest income (expense)	0		0		0
Segment net interest income	5,857		5,507		5,320
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses	1,057		1,190		2,638
Noninterest income	3,820		3,113		3,957
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)	0		0		0
Noninterest expense	5,718		5,703		5,548
Amortization of intangibles	110		99		122
Allocated corporate expenses	0		0		0
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	2,792		1,628		969
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	764		296		115
Segment net income (loss)	2,028		1,332		854
Identifiable segment assets (period end)	$ 183,872		$ 174,579		$ 157,081

[1] Includes financial data from subsidiaries below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds requiring disclosure.

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Breakdown of ALLL Based on Method for Determining Allowance) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Individually Evaluated For Impairment	$ 411	$ 432
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	1,607	1,824
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Total	2,018	2,256
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Individually Evaluated For Impairment	73	77
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	397	356
CRE - Other
Individually Evaluated For Impairment	36	69
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	168	265
CRE - Residential ADC
Individually Evaluated For Impairment	21	50
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	79	236
Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Individually Evaluated For Impairment	1	1
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	12	10
Direct Retail Lending [Member]
Individually Evaluated For Impairment	59	35
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	241	197
Retail Revolving Credit [Member]
Individually Evaluated For Impairment	24	27
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	78	85
Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Individually Evaluated For Impairment	130	152
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	198	213
Retail Sales Finance [Member]
Individually Evaluated For Impairment	6	1
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	23	37
Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Individually Evaluated For Impairment	61	20
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	203	166
Covered And Other Acquired [Member]
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	128	149
Unallocated [Member]
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment	$ 80	$ 110

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Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]

Benefit Plans

NOTE 14. Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Retirement Plans

BB&T provides a defined benefit retirement plan qualified under the Internal Revenue Code that covers most employees. Benefits are based on years of service, age at retirement and the employee's compensation during the five highest consecutive years of earnings within the last ten years of employment.

In addition, supplemental retirement benefits are provided to certain key officers under supplemental defined benefit executive retirement plans, which are not qualified under the Internal Revenue Code. Although technically unfunded plans, a Rabbi Trust and insurance policies on the lives of the certain covered employees are available to finance future benefits.

The following are the significant actuarial assumptions that were used to determine net periodic pension costs for the qualified pension plan:

		December 31,
		2012		2011		2010
	Weighted average assumed discount rate	4.82	%	5.52	%	6.16	%
	Weighted average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.00		8.00		8.00
	Assumed long-term rate of annual compensation increases (1)	4.50		4.50		4.50
(1)	Represents the rate to be achieved by 2015.

The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets represents the average rate of return expected to be earned on plan assets over the period the benefits included in the benefit obligation are to be paid. In developing the expected rate of return, BB&T considers long-term compound annualized returns of historical market data for each asset category, as well as historical actual returns on the plan assets. Using this reference information, the Company develops forward-looking return expectations for each asset category and a weighted average expected long-term rate of return for the plan based on target asset allocations contained in BB&T's Investment Policy Statement.

Financial data relative to the defined benefit pension plans is summarized in the following tables for the years indicated. The qualified pension plan prepaid asset is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of other assets and the nonqualified pension plans accrued liability is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of other liabilities. The data is calculated using an actuarial measurement date of December 31.

					Years Ended December 31,
					2012		2011		2010
					(Dollars in millions)
Net Periodic Pension Cost:
	Service cost				$	120	$	105	$	83
	Interest cost					110		103		93
	Estimated return on plan assets					(200)		(197)		(178)
	Net amortization and other					76		34		24
		Net periodic benefit cost				106		45		22
Pre-Tax Amounts Recognized in Total Comprehensive Income:
	Net actuarial loss (gain)					270		388		133
	Net amortization					(76)		(34)		(24)
		Net amount recognized in OCI				194		354		109
			Total net periodic pension costs (income) recognized in
				total comprehensive income, pre-tax	$	300	$	399	$	131

The following are the significant actuarial assumptions that were used to determine benefit obligations:
		December 31,
		2012		2011
	Weighted average assumed discount rate	4.25	%	4.82	%
	Assumed rate of annual compensation increases (1)	4.50		4.50
(1)	Represents the rate to be achieved by 2015.

		Qualified Pension Plan				Nonqualified Pension Plans
		Years Ended December 31,				Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Projected benefit obligation, January 1,		$	2,055	$	1,696	$	207	$	182
	Service cost		113		99		7		6
	Interest cost		100		93		10		10
	Actuarial (gain) loss		296		218		70		17
	Benefits paid		(57)		(51)		(7)		(8)
	Acquisitions		41		―		―		―
Projected benefit obligation, December 31,		$	2,548	$	2,055	$	287	$	207
Accumulated benefit obligation, December 31,		$	2,166	$	1,784	$	213	$	178

		Qualified Pension Plan				Nonqualified Pension Plans
		Years Ended December 31,				Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Fair value of plan assets, January 1,		$	2,478	$	2,484	$	—	$	—
	Actual return on plan assets		295		45		—		—
	Employer contributions		202		—		7		8
	Benefits paid		(57)		(51)		(7)		(8)
	Acquisitions		34		—		—		—
Fair value of plan assets, December 31,		$	2,952	$	2,478	$	—	$	—
Funded status at end of year		$	404	$	423	$	(287)	$	(207)

The following are the pre-tax amounts recognized in AOCI:
			Qualified Pension Plan				Nonqualified Pension Plans
			Years Ended December 31,				Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Prior service credit (cost)		$	1	$	1	$	(1)	$	(1)
	Net actuarial gain (loss)			(993)		(864)		(128)		(63)
		Net amount recognized	$	(992)	$	(863)	$	(129)	$	(64)

The expected amortization of unrecognized prior service credit and unrecognized net actuarial losses for the qualified plan and nonqualified plans that are expected to be amortized from AOCI into net periodic pension cost during 2013 are reflected in the following table:

		Qualified		Nonqualified
		Pension Plan		Pension Plans
		(Dollars in millions)
Prior service credit (cost)		$	1	$	—
Net actuarial gain (loss)			(82)		(12)
	Net amount expected to be amortized in 2013	$	(81)	$	(12)

Employer contributions to the qualified pension plan are in amounts between the minimum required for funding standard accounts and the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes. Management is not required to make a contribution to the qualified pension plan during 2013; however, management elected tomake a discretionary contribution of $270 million in the first quarter of 2013, and may make additionalcontributions in 2013 if determined appropriate. For the nonqualified plans, the employer contributions are based on benefit payments.

The following table reflects the estimated benefit payments for the periods presented.

	Qualified		Nonqualified
	Pension Plan		Pension Plans
	(Dollars in millions)
2013	$	64	$	9
2014		71		10
2015		78		11
2016		86		12
2017		94		13
2018-2022		613		83

BB&T's primary total return objective is to achieve returns that, over the long term, will fund retirement liabilities and provide for the desired plan benefits in a manner that satisfies the fiduciary requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The plan assets have a long-term time horizon that runs concurrent with the average life expectancy of the participants. As such, the Plan can assume a time horizon that extends well beyond a full market cycle, and can assume an above-average level of risk, as measured by the standard deviation of annual return. It is expected, however, that both professional investment management and sufficient portfolio diversification will smooth volatility and help to generate a reasonable consistency of return. The investments are broadly diversified among economic sector, industry, quality and size in order to reduce risk and to produce incremental return. Within approved guidelines and restrictions, investment managers have wide discretion over the timing and selection of individual investments.

BB&T periodically reviews its asset allocation and investment policy and makes changes to its target asset allocation. BB&T has established guidelines within each asset category to ensure the appropriate balance of risk and reward. The current target asset allocations for the plan assets include a range of 40% to 52% for U.S. equity securities, 10% to 20% for international equity securities, 25% to 40% for fixed income securities, and 0% to 12% for alternative investments, which include real estate, hedge funds, private equities and commodities, with any remainder to be held in cash equivalents.

The fair value of BB&T's pension plan assets at December 31, 2012 and 2011, by asset category are reflected in the following tables. The three level fair value hierarchy that describes the inputs used to measure these plan assets is defined in Note 18 "Fair Value Disclosures.”

			December 31, 2012								December 31, 2011
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
			(Dollars in millions)								(Dollars in millions)
	Cash and cash-equivalents		$	89	$	89	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	U.S. equity securities (1)			1,226		1,226		—		—		1,072		1,072		—		—
	International equity securities (2)			570		462		108		—		439		336		103		—
	Fixed income securities			951		126		825		—		852		130		722		—
	Alternative investments			98		—		—		98		99		—		—		99
		Total plan assets (3)	$	2,934	$	1,903	$	933	$	98	$	2,462	$	1,538	$	825	$	99
(1)	Includes 3.7 million and 3.6 million shares of BB&T common stock valued at $107 million and $92 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Includes a common/commingled fund that consists of assets from several accounts, pooled together, to reduce management and administration costs.
(3)	Excludes accrued income of $18 million and $16 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The following table presents the activity for Level 3 plan assets, all of which are in alternative investments:
			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Balance at January 1,		$	99	$	124	$	92
		Actual return on plan assets		7		9		9
		Purchases, sales and settlements		(8)		(34)		23
	Balance at December 31,		$	98	$	99	$	124

Defined Contribution Plans

BB&T offers a 401(k) Savings Plan and other defined contribution plans that permit employees to contribute from 1% to 50% of their cash compensation. For full-time employees who are 21 years of age or older with one year or more of service, BB&T makes matching contributions of up to 6% of the employee's compensation. BB&T's contribution to the 401(k) Savings Plan and nonqualified defined contribution plans totaled $97 million, $85 million and $83 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. BB&T also offers defined contribution plans to certain employees of subsidiaries who do not participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan.

Other benefits

There are various other employment contracts, deferred compensation arrangements and covenants not to compete with selected members of management and certain retirees. In addition, BB&T sponsors a plan which provides certain retirees with a subsidy for purchasing health care and life insurance. In 2004, BB&T amended this plan to eliminate the subsidy for those employees retiring after December 31, 2004. BB&T also reduced the subsidy paid to employees who retired on or before December 31, 2004, were age 55 years or older, and had at least ten years of service. For those employees, the subsidy is based upon years of service of the employee at the time of retirement. These plans and their obligations are not material to BB&T's financial statements.

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Loan Servicing (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Loan Servicing [Abstract]

Summary of Residential Mortgage Loans Managed or Securitized, Servicing Portfolio Information and Related Data

			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Mortgage loans managed or securitized (1)		$	29,882	$	26,559
	Less: Loans securitized and transferred to securities available for sale			4		4
		LHFS		3,547		3,394
		Covered mortgage loans		1,040		1,264
		Mortgage loans sold with recourse		1,019		1,316
	Mortgage loans held for investment		$	24,272	$	20,581
	Mortgage loans on nonaccrual status		$	269	$	308
	Mortgage loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest (2)			92		104
	Mortgage loans net charge-offs - year to date			133		264
	Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans servicing portfolio			101,270		91,640
	Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others			73,769		67,066
	Maximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liability			446		522
	Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure			12		6
	Repurchase reserves for mortgage loan sales to GSEs			59		29
(1)	Balances exclude loans serviced for others with no other continuing involvement.
(2)	Includes amounts related to residential mortgage LHFS and excludes amounts related to government guaranteed loans and covered mortgage loans. Refer to the Loans and Leases Note for additional disclosures related to past due government guaranteed loans.

		As Of / For The
		Years Ended December 31,
		2012			2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans sold from the held for
	sale portfolio	$	25,640		$	17,202
Pre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for sale			539			175
Servicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for others			247			240
Approximate weighted average servicing fee on the outstanding balance of
	residential mortgage loans serviced for others		0.32	%		0.34	%
Weighted average coupon interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for others			4.59			5.02

Analysis of Activity in Residential Mortgage Servicing Assets

				Years Ended December 31,
				2012		2011		2010
				(Dollars in millions)
	Carrying value, January 1,			$	563	$	830	$	832
		Additions			270		225		265
		Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions:
			Prepayment speeds		19		(284)		(66)
			Weighted average OAS		(36)		(20)		(28)
			Servicing costs		(22)		(30)		(44)
			Other		7		(7)		―
		Other changes (1)			(174)		(151)		(129)
	Carrying value, December 31,			$	627	$	563	$	830
	Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments used to mitigate the
		income statement effect of changes in fair value		$	128	$	394	$	196
(1)	Represents the realization of expected net servicing cash flows, expected borrower payments and the passage of time.

Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights Sensitivity

			December 31,
			2012			2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Fair value of residential MSRs			$	627		$	563
Composition of residential loans serviced for others:
	Fixed-rate mortgage loans			99	%		99	%
	Adjustable-rate mortgage loans			1			1
		Total		100	%		100	%
Weighted average life				4.4	yrs		3.7	yrs
Prepayment speed				17.3	%		20.8	%
	Effect on fair value of a 10% increase		$	(35)		$	(35)
	Effect on fair value of a 20% increase			(67)			(66)
Weighted average OAS				8.3	%		6.9	%
	Effect on fair value of a 10% increase		$	(17)		$	(12)
	Effect on fair value of a 20% increase			(33)			(23)

Summary of Commercial Mortgage Banking Activities

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid principal balance of CRE mortgages serviced for others		$	29,520	$	25,367
CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions			4,970		4,520
Maximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages
	sold with recourse liability		1,368		1,226
Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure			13		15
Originated CRE mortgages during the period - year to date			4,934		4,803

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Income Taxes (Reconciliation between provision for income taxes and amount computed by applying Federal statutory income tax rate) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Taxes Abstract
Federal income taxes at statutory rate of 35%	$ 977	$ 570	$ 339
State income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit	61	31	11
Federal tax credits	(126)	(115)	(105)
Tax exempt income	(133)	(135)	(125)
Nontaxable gain on sale of leveraged lease	(12)	(22)	(2)
Other, net	(3)	(33)	(3)
Provision for income taxes	$ 764	$ 296	$ 115
Effective income tax rate	27.40%	18.20%	11.90%

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Fair Value Disclosures (Fair Value Measured on Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, impaired loans (excluding covered)	$ 137	[1]	$ 389	[1]
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, foreclosed real estate (excluding covered)	107	[1]	536	[1]
Negative valuation adjustments of impaired loans (excluding covered)	109	[1]	348	[1]	602	[1]
Negative valuation adjustments of foreclosed real estate (excluding covered)	$ 180	[1]	$ 550	[1]	$ 496	[1]

[1] Classified as level 3 assets.

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Regulatory Requirements and Other Restrictions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Banking and Thrift [Abstract]

Banking and Thrift Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 16. Regulatory Requirements and Other Restrictions

Branch Bank and BB&T FSB are required by the FRB to maintain reserve balances in the form of vault cash or deposits with the FRB based on specified percentages of certain deposit types, subject to various adjustments. At December 31, 2012, the net reserve requirement amounted to $266 million.

Branch Bank is subject to laws and regulations that limit the amount of dividends it can pay. In addition, both BB&T and Branch Bank are subject to various regulatory restrictions relating to the payment of dividends, including requirements to maintain capital at or above regulatory minimums, and to remain “well-capitalized” under the prompt corrective action regulations. BB&T does not expect that any of these laws, regulations or policies will materially affect the ability of Branch Bank to pay dividends.

BB&T is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory—and possibly additional discretionary—actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on BB&T's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of BB&T's assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated pursuant to regulatory directives. BB&T's capital amounts and classification also are subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. BB&T is in full compliance with these requirements. Banking regulations also identify five capital categories for insured depository institutions: well-capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T and Branch Bank were classified as “well-capitalized.”

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require BB&T to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital to average tangible assets (leverage ratio).

Risk-based capital ratios, which include Tier 1 Capital, Total Capital and Tier 1 Common Equity, are calculated based on regulatory guidance related to the measurement of capital and risk-weighted assets. BB&T reevaluated its process related to calculating risk-weighted assets and determined that certain adjustments, primarily related to the presentation of certain unfunded lending commitments, were required in order to conform to regulatory guidance. These adjustments resulted in an increase to risk-weighted assets and a decrease in BB&T's risk-based capital ratios.

		December 31, 2012								December 31, 2011
		Actual Capital				Capital Requirements				Actual Capital				Capital Requirements
		Ratio		Amount		Minimum		Well-Capitalized		Ratio		Amount		Minimum		Well-Capitalized
		(Dollars in millions)
Tier 1 Capital (1):
	BB&T	11.0	%	$	14,373	$	5,244	$	7,866	12.0	%	$	14,913	$	4,980	$	7,470
	Branch Bank	11.6			14,587		5,011		7,516	12.8			15,274		4,759		7,138
Total Capital (1):
	BB&T	13.9			18,204		10,488		13,110	15.1			18,862		9,961		12,451
	Branch Bank	13.4			16,809		10,022		12,527	15.1			17,915		9,517		11,897
Leverage Capital:
	BB&T	8.2			14,373		7,001		8,751	9.0			14,913		6,614		8,267
	Branch Bank	8.6			14,587		5,086		8,476	9.5			15,274		4,801		8,002
(1)	The Company has revised its calculation of risk-weighted assets and adjusted the applicable ratios.

As an approved seller/servicer, Branch Bank is required to maintain minimum levels of shareholders' equity, as specified by various agencies, including the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, GNMA, FHLMC and FNMA. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, Branch Bank's equity was above all required levels.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T had segregated cash deposits totaling $36 million and $20 million, respectively. These deposits relate to monies held for the exclusive benefit of clients, primarily at BB&T's broker/dealer subsidiaries.

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Schedule of Consumer Credit Exposure, Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loans and leases	$ 114,603	$ 107,469
Direct Retail Lending [Member]
Loans and leases	15,817	14,506
Direct Retail Lending [Member] | Performing Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans and leases	15,685	14,364
Direct Retail Lending [Member] | Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans and leases	132	142
Retail Revolving Credit [Member]
Loans and leases	2,330	2,212
Retail Revolving Credit [Member] | Performing Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans and leases	2,330	2,212
Retail Revolving Credit [Member] | Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans and leases	0	0
Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Loans and leases	24,272	20,581
Retail Residential Mortgage [Member] | Performing Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans and leases	24,003	20,273
Retail Residential Mortgage [Member] | Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans and leases	269	308
Retail Sales Finance [Member]
Loans and leases	7,736	7,401
Retail Sales Finance [Member] | Performing Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans and leases	7,729	7,394
Retail Sales Finance [Member] | Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans and leases	7	7
Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Loans and leases	5,999	5,111
Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member] | Performing Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans and leases	5,916	5,056
Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member] | Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans and leases	$ 83	$ 55

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Benefit Plans (Schedule of prior period service cost expected to be amortized from AOCI into net periodic pension cost during next fiscal year) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Qualified [Member]
Prior service credit	$ 1
Net actuarial gain (loss)	(82)
Net amount to be amortized in 2013	(81)
Nonqualified [Member]
Prior service credit	0
Net actuarial gain (loss)	(12)
Net amount to be amortized in 2013	$ (12)

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Consoldiated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Consolidated Statements of Changes In Shareholders' Equity
Cash dividends declared on common stock, per share	$ 0.80	$ 0.65	$ 0.60

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Securities available for sale at fair value, covered by FDIC loss share	$ 1,591	$ 1,577
Securities held to maturity, fair value	13,848	14,098
Loans and leases covered by FDIC loss share	3,294	4,867
Foreclosed property and other assets covered by FDIC loss share	$ 297	$ 415
Preferred stock, par value per share	$ 5
Preferred Stock, liquidation preference of $25,000 per share	$ 25,000
Common stock, par value per share	$ 5	$ 5

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Deposits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Deposits

Deposits

NOTE 9.Deposits

A summary of BB&T’s deposits is presented in the accompanying table:
			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Noninterest-bearing deposits		$	32,452	$	25,684
	Interest checking			21,091		20,701
	Money market and savings			47,908		44,618
	Certificates and other time deposits			31,624		33,899
	Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing			―		37
		Total deposits	$	133,075	$	124,939
	Time deposits $100,000 and greater		$	19,328	$	19,819

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Benefit Plans (Summary of the components of net periodic benefit cost recognized for pension plans) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 120	$ 105	$ 83
Interest cost	110	103	93
Estimated return on plan assets	(200)	(197)	(178)
Net Amortization and other	76	34	24
Net periodic benefit cost	106	45	22
Net actuarial loss (gain)	270	388	133
Net amortization	(76)	(34)	(24)
Net amount recognized in OCI	194	354	109
Total net periodic pension (income) costs recognized in total comprehensive income, pre-tax	300	399	131
Qualified [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	113	99
Interest cost	100	93
Nonqualified [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	7	6
Interest cost	$ 10	$ 10

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Shareholders' Equity (Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units Activity Roll Forward) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Shares/Units [Member]
Nonvested shares/units at beginning of period	13,462,630
Granted, shares/units	2,614,405
Vested, shares/units	(1,812,225)
Forfeited, shares/units	(333,986)
Nonvested shares/units at end of period	13,930,824
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Member]
Nonvested at beginning of period, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price	19.47
Granted, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price	25.79
Vested, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price	30.60
Forfeited, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price	19.24
Nonvested at end of period, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price	19.26

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Shareholders' Equity (Compensation Expense Table (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 Yr	Dec. 31, 2011 Yr	Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Equity-based compensation expense	$ 97	$ 98	$ 79
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	36	36	30
Share Based Compensation Options Exercised Or Restricted Share Units Vested Intrinsic Value	62	54	22
Share Based Compensation Equity Based Awards Vested Grant Date Fair Value	88	76	39
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 98	$ 109
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2.0	2.6

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Fair Value Disclosures (Fair Value and Unpaid Principal Balance of LHFS) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
LHFS at fair value	$ 3,761		$ 3,736
Fair Value [Member]
LHFS at fair value	3,761	[1]	3,736	[1]
Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance [Member]
LHFS at fair value	3,652	[1]	3,652	[1]
Fair Value Less Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance [Member]
LHFS at fair value	$ 109	[1]	$ 84	[1]

[1] The change in fair value is reflected in mortgage banking income. Excluding government guaranteed loans, there were no nonaccrual loans or loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest.

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Fair Value Disclosures (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 Yr
Weighted average remaining life of private equity and similar investments	3
Private Equity and Similar Investments
Fair value inputs earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization multiple lower range	5
Fair value inputs earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization multiple upper range	11
Fair value inputs earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization multiple weighted average	7

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Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2012
Entity Registrant Name	BB&T CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000092230
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		699,826,132
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 21.5

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Fair Value Disclosures (Notional or Contractual Amounts and Fair Values of Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse	$ 1,019	$ 1,316
Other loans sold with recourse	4,970	4,520
Letters of credit and financial guarantees written	5,164	6,095
Notional/Contract amount [Member]
Commitments to extend, originate or purchase credit	43,760	41,575
Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse	1,019	1,316
Other loans sold with recourse	4,970	4,520
Letters of credit and financial guarantees written	5,164	6,095
Fair Value [Member]
Commitments to extend, originate or purchase credit	81	73
Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse	12	6
Other loans sold with recourse	13	15
Letters of credit and financial guarantees written	$ 30	$ 27

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Long-Term Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt

NOTE 10.Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt comprised the following:
				December 31,
				2012		2011
				(Dollars in millions)
	BB&T Corporation:
		3.85% Senior Notes Due 2012		$	―	$	1,000
		3.38% Senior Notes Due 2013			500		500
		5.70% Senior Notes Due 2014			510		510
		2.05% Senior Notes Due 2014			700		700
		Floating Rate Senior Note Due 2014 (1)			300		300
		3.95% Senior Notes Due 2016			500		499
		3.20% Senior Notes Due 2016			999		999
		2.15% Senior Notes Due 2017			748		―
		1.60% Senior Notes Due 2017			749		―
		1.45% Senior Notes Due 2018			499		―
		6.85% Senior Notes Due 2019			539		538
		4.75% Subordinated Notes Due 2012 (2)			―		490
		5.20% Subordinated Notes Due 2015 (2)			933		933
		4.90% Subordinated Notes Due 2017 (2)			345		342
		5.25% Subordinated Notes Due 2019 (2)			586		586
		3.95% Subordinated Notes Due 2022 (2)			298		―
	Branch Bank:
		Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Due 2016 (2)(3)			350		350
		Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Due 2017 (2)(3)			262		262
		4.875% Subordinated Notes Due 2013 (2)			222		222
		5.625% Subordinated Notes Due 2016 (2)			386		386
	FHLB Advances to Branch Bank: (4)
		Varying maturities to 2034			8,994		8,998
	Junior Subordinated Debt to Unconsolidated Trusts (5)				―		3,271
	Other Long-Term Debt				100		83
	Fair value hedge-related basis adjustments				594		834
			Total Long-Term Debt	$	19,114	$	21,803
(1)	This floating-rate senior note is based on LIBOR and had an effective rate of 1.01% at December 31, 2012.
(2)	Subordinated notes that qualify under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 2 supplementary capital, subject to certain limitations.
(3)	These floating-rate securities are based on LIBOR, but the majority of the cash flows have been swapped to a fixed rate. The effective rate paid on these securities including the effect of the swapped portion was 3.25% at December 31, 2012.
(4)	Certain of these advances have been swapped to floating rates from fixed rates or from fixed rates to floating rates. At December 31, 2012, the weighted average rate paid on these advances including the effect of the swapped portion was 3.58%, and the weighted average maturity was 6.9 years.
(5)	Securities that qualified under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 1 capital, subject to certain limitations.

Excluding capitalized leases, future debt maturities total $1.7 billion, $2.1 billion,$1.1billion,$3.9 billion,and $2.5 billion for the next five years. The maturities for 2018 and later years total $7.8 billion.

In connection with the acquisition of BankAtlantic, BB&T assumed $285 million in junior subordinated debt to unconsolidated trusts, which wasredeemedprior to December 31, 2012. BB&T has no junior subordinated debt outstanding as of December 31, 2012.

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Loan Servicing (Analysis of Activity in Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Loan Servicing [Abstract]
Carrying value, beginning balance	$ 563		$ 830		$ 832
Additions	270		225		265
Prepayment speeds	19		(284)		(66)
Weighted Average AOS	(36)		(20)		(28)
Servicing costs	(22)		(30)		(44)
Other	7		(7)		0
Other changes	(174)	[1]	(151)	[1]	(129)	[1]
Carrying value, ending balance	627		563		830
Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments used to mitigate the income statement effect of changes in fair value	$ 128		$ 394		$ 196

[1] Represents the realization of expected net servicing cash flows, expected borrower payments and the passage of time.

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Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Assumptions Used to Calculate Fair Value of Options Granted) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 Yr	Dec. 31, 2011 Yr	Dec. 31, 2010 Yr
Shareholders' Equity
Risk-free interest rate	1.50%	1.70%	2.00%
Dividend yield	4.40%	3.50%	5.40%
Volatility factor	33.00%	37.20%	36.00%
Expected life (in years)	7.0	7.4	7.2
Fair value of options per share	$ 6.07	$ 7.45	$ 5.60

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Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Interest Income
Interest and fees on loans and leases	$ 5,980	$ 6,119	$ 6,080
Interest and dividends on securities	907	747	1,019
Interest on other earning assets	30	19	16
Total interest income	6,917	6,885	7,115
Interest Expense
Interest on deposits	429	610	917
Interest on federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowed funds	7	11	22
Interest on long-term debt	624	757	856
Total interest expense	1,060	1,378	1,795
Net Interest Income	5,857	5,507	5,320
Provision for credit losses	1,057	1,190	2,638
Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses	4,800	4,317	2,682
Noninterest Income
Insurance income	1,359	1,044	1,041
Mortgage banking income	840	436	521
Service charges on deposits	566	563	618
Investment banking and brokerage fees and commissions	365	333	352
Bankcard fees and merchant discounts	236	204	177
Checkcard fees	185	271	274
Trust and investment advisory revenues	184	173	159
Income from bank-owned life insurance	116	122	123
FDIC loss share income, net	(318)	(289)	(116)
Other income	299	194	254
Securities gains (losses), net
Realized gains (losses), net	(3)	174	585
OTTI charges	(5)	(22)	(117)
Non-credit portion recognized in OCI	(4)	(90)	86
Total securities gains (losses), net	(12)	62	554
Total noninterest income	3,820	3,113	3,957
Noninterest Expense
Personnel expense	3,125	2,727	2,616
Occupancy and equipment expense	650	616	608
Loan-related expense	283	227	201
Foreclosed property expense	266	802	747
Regulatory charges	159	212	211
Professional services	156	174	170
Software expense	138	118	117
Amortization of intangibles	110	99	122
Merger-related and restructuring charges, net	68	16	69
Other expenses	873	811	809
Total noninterest expense	5,828	5,802	5,670
Earnings
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	2,792	1,628	969
Provision for income taxes	764	296	115
Net income	2,028	1,332	854
Noncontrolling interests	49	43	38
Dividends on preferred stock	63	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 1,916	$ 1,289	$ 816
EPS
Basic	$ 2.74	$ 1.85	$ 1.18
Diluted	$ 2.70	$ 1.83	$ 1.16
Cash dividends declared	$ 0.80	$ 0.65	$ 0.60
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Basic	698,739	696,532	692,489
Diluted	708,877	705,168	701,039

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Allowance for Credit Losses

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Allowance for Credit Losses

Allowance for Credit Losses

NOTE 4.Allowance for Credit Losses

		Beginning		Charge-						Ending
Year Ended December 31, 2012		Balance		Offs		Recoveries		Provision		Balance
		(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial	$	433	$	(337)	$	17	$	357	$	470
	CRE - other		334		(205)		13		62		204
	CRE - residential ADC		286		(190)		41		(37)		100
	Other lending subsidiaries		11		(8)		2		8		13
Retail:
	Direct retail lending		232		(224)		36		256		300
	Revolving credit		112		(81)		18		53		102
	Residential mortgage		365		(136)		3		96		328
	Sales finance		38		(26)		10		7		29
	Other lending subsidiaries		186		(217)		24		271		264
Covered			149		(34)		―		13		128
Unallocated			110		―		―		(30)		80
ALLL			2,256		(1,458)		164		1,056		2,018
RUFC			29		―		―		1		30
ACL		$	2,285	$	(1,458)	$	164	$	1,057	$	2,048

		Beginning		Charge-						Ending
Year Ended December 31, 2011		Balance		Offs		Recoveries		Provision		Balance
		(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial	$	621	$	(323)	$	28	$	107	$	433
	CRE - other		446		(273)		18		143		334
	CRE - residential ADC		469		(302)		25		94		286
	Other lending subsidiaries		21		(9)		3		(4)		11
Retail:
	Direct retail lending		246		(276)		37		225		232
	Revolving credit		109		(95)		19		79		112
	Residential mortgage		298		(269)		5		331		365
	Sales finance		47		(32)		9		14		38
	Other lending subsidiaries		177		(181)		22		168		186
Covered			144		(66)		―		71		149
Unallocated			130		―		―		(20)		110
ALLL			2,708		(1,826)		166		1,208		2,256
RUFC			47		―		―		(18)		29
ACL		$	2,755	$	(1,826)	$	166	$	1,190	$	2,285

	Beginning		Charge-								Ending
Year Ended December 31, 2010	Balance		Offs		Recoveries		Provision		Other		Balance
	(Dollars in millions)
ALLL	$	2,600	$	(2,658)	$	130	$	2,663	$	(27)	$	2,708
RUFC		72		―		―		(25)		―		47
ACL	$	2,672	$	(2,658)	$	130	$	2,638	$	(27)	$	2,755

The following tables provide a breakdown of the ALLL and the recorded investment in loans based on the method for determining the allowance:
				ALLL
				December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
				Individually		Collectively		Individually		Collectively
				Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated
				for		for		for		for
				Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment
				(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial		$	73	$	397	$	77	$	356
		CRE - other			36		168		69		265
		CRE - residential ADC			21		79		50		236
		Other lending subsidiaries			1		12		1		10
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending			59		241		35		197
		Revolving credit			24		78		27		85
		Residential mortgage			130		198		152		213
		Sales finance			6		23		1		37
		Other lending subsidiaries			61		203		20		166
	Covered				―		128		―		149
	Unallocated				―		80		―		110
			Total	$	411	$	1,607	$	432	$	1,824

			Loans and Leases
			December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
			Individually		Collectively		Individually		Collectively
			Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated		Evaluated
			for		for		for		for
			Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment
			(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Commercial and industrial		$	631	$	37,664	$	656	$	35,759
	CRE - other			312		11,149		511		10,178
	CRE - residential ADC			155		1,106		420		1,641
	Other lending subsidiaries			3		4,135		5		3,621
Retail:
	Direct retail lending			235		15,582		165		14,341
	Revolving credit			56		2,274		62		2,150
	Residential mortgage			1,187		23,085		931		19,650
	Sales finance			22		7,714		10		7,391
	Other lending subsidiaries			146		5,853		49		5,062
Covered				―		3,294		―		4,867
		Total	$	2,747	$	111,856	$	2,809	$	104,660

BB&T monitors the credit quality of its commercial portfolio segment using internal risk ratings. These risk ratings are based on established regulatory guidance. Loans with a Pass rating represent those not considered a problem credit. Special mention loans are those that have a potential weakness deserving management's close attention. Substandard loans are those for which a well-defined weakness has been identified that may put full collection of contractual cash flows at risk. Substandard loans are placed in nonaccrual status when BB&T believes it is no longer probable it will collect all contractual cash flows.BB&T assigns an internal risk rating at loan origination and reviews the relationship again on an annual basis or at any point management becomes aware of information affecting the borrower's ability to fulfill their obligations.

BB&T monitors the credit quality of its retail portfolio segment based primarily on delinquency status, which is the primary factor considered in determining whether a retail loan should be classified as nonaccrual.

The following tables illustrate the credit quality indicators associated with loans and leases held for investment. Covered loans are excluded from this analysis because their related allowance is determined by loan pool performance.
								CRE -		Other
				Commercial				Residential		Lending
	December 31, 2012			& Industrial		CRE - Other		ADC		Subsidiaries
				(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Pass		$	36,044	$	10,095	$	859	$	4,093
		Special mention			274		120		41		13
		Substandard - performing			1,431		1,034		233		29
		Nonperforming			546		212		128		3
			Total	$	38,295	$	11,461	$	1,261	$	4,138

			Direct Retail		Revolving		Residential		Sales		Other Lending
			Lending		Credit		Mortgage		Finance		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Retail:
	Performing		$	15,685	$	2,330	$	24,003	$	7,729	$	5,916
	Nonperforming			132		―		269		7		83
		Total	$	15,817	$	2,330	$	24,272	$	7,736	$	5,999

							CRE -		Other
			Commercial				Residential		Lending
December 31, 2011			& Industrial		CRE - Other		ADC		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Commercial:
	Pass		$	33,497	$	8,568	$	1,085	$	3,578
	Special mention			488		234		60		5
	Substandard - performing			1,848		1,493		540		35
	Nonperforming			582		394		376		8
		Total	$	36,415	$	10,689	$	2,061	$	3,626

			Direct Retail		Revolving		Residential		Sales		Other Lending
			Lending		Credit		Mortgage		Finance		Subsidiaries
			(Dollars in millions)
Retail:
	Performing		$	14,364	$	2,212	$	20,273	$	7,394	$	5,056
	Nonperforming			142		―		308		7		55
		Total	$	14,506	$	2,212	$	20,581	$	7,401	$	5,111

The following tables represent aging analyses of BB&T's past due loans and leases held for investment. Covered loans have been excluded from this aging analysis because they are covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements, and their related allowance is determined by loan pool performance due to the application of the accretion method.
				Accruing Loans and Leases
								90 Days Or		Nonaccrual		Total Loans And
						30-89 Days		More Past		Loans And		Leases, Excluding
	December 31, 2012			Current		Past Due		Due		Leases		Covered Loans
				(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial		$	37,706	$	42	$	1	$	546	$	38,295
		CRE - other			11,237		12		―		212		11,461
		CRE - residential ADC			1,131		2		―		128		1,261
		Other lending subsidiaries			4,106		20		9		3		4,138
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending			15,502		145		38		132		15,817
		Revolving credit			2,291		23		16		―		2,330
		Residential mortgage (1)(2)			22,555		582		344		269		23,750
		Sales finance			7,663		56		10		7		7,736
		Other lending subsidiaries			5,645		270		1		83		5,999
			Total (1)(2)	$	107,836	$	1,152	$	419	$	1,380	$	110,787

				Accruing Loans and Leases
								90 Days Or		Nonaccrual		Total Loans And
						30-89 Days		More Past		Loans And		Leases, Excluding
	December 31, 2011			Current		Past Due		Due		Leases		Covered Loans
				(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial		$	35,746	$	85	$	2	$	582	$	36,415
		CRE - other			10,273		22		―		394		10,689
		CRE - residential ADC			1,671		14		―		376		2,061
		Other lending subsidiaries			3,589		25		4		8		3,626
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending			14,146		162		56		142		14,506
		Revolving credit			2,173		22		17		―		2,212
		Residential mortgage (1)(2)			19,406		560		307		308		20,581
		Sales finance			7,301		75		18		7		7,401
		Other lending subsidiaries			4,807		248		1		55		5,111
			Total (1)(2)	$	99,112	$	1,213	$	405	$	1,872	$	102,602
(1)	Residential mortgage loans include $84 million and $81 million in government guaranteed loans 30-89 days past due, and $252 million and $203 million in government guaranteed loans 90 days or more past due as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Residential mortgage loans exclude $5 million and $7 million in loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase which are past due 30-89 days at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Residential mortgage loans exclude $517 million and $426 million in loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase, which are past due 90 days or more at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The following tables set forth certain information regarding BB&T's impaired loans, excluding purchased impaired loans and LHFS, that were evaluated for specific reserves.
							Unpaid				Average		Interest
					Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income
	As Of / For The Year Ended December 31, 2012				Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized
					(Dollars in millions)
	With No Related Allowance Recorded:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial		$	116	$	232	$	―	$	117	$	―
			CRE - other			60		108		―		81		―
			CRE - residential ADC			44		115				103		―
		Retail:
			Direct retail lending			19		73		―		19		1
			Residential mortgage (1)			120		201		―		80		2
			Sales finance			1		3		―		1		―
			Other lending subsidiaries			2		6		―		3		―
	With An Allowance Recorded:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial			515		551		73		522		3
			CRE - other			252		255		36		319		5
			CRE - residential ADC			111		116		21		180		1
			Other lending subsidiaries			3		3		1		4		―
		Retail:
			Direct retail lending			216		226		59		140		9
			Revolving credit			56		56		24		59		2
			Residential mortgage (1)			754		770		104		649		28
			Sales finance			21		21		6		13		―
			Other lending subsidiaries			144		146		61		66		2
				Total (1)	$	2,434	$	2,882	$	385	$	2,356	$	53

							Unpaid				Average		Interest
					Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income
	As Of / For The Year Ended December 31, 2011				Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized
					(Dollars in millions)
	With No Related Allowance Recorded:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial		$	114	$	196	$	―	$	153	$	―
			CRE - other			102		163		―		142		―
			CRE - residential ADC			153		289		―		187		―
		Retail:
			Direct retail lending			19		74		―		23		1
			Residential mortgage (1)			46		85		―		31		1
			Sales finance			1		1		―		1		―
			Other lending subsidiaries			2		4		―		1		―
	With An Allowance Recorded:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial			542		552		77		482		4
			CRE - other			409		433		69		466		7
			CRE - residential ADC			267		298		50		360		4
			Other lending subsidiaries			5		5		1		4		―
		Retail:
			Direct retail lending			146		153		35		148		9
			Revolving credit			62		61		27		62		3
			Residential mortgage (1)			653		674		125		627		28
			Sales finance			9		10		1		6		―
			Other lending subsidiaries			47		50		20		35		2
				Total (1)	$	2,577	$	3,048	$	405	$	2,728	$	59
(1)	Residential mortgage loans exclude $313 million and $232 million in government guaranteed loans and related allowance of $26 million and $27 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The following tables provide a summary of the primary reason current year loan modifications were classified as TDRs and their estimated impact on the ALLL:
			Years Ended December 31,
			2012								2011
			Types of								Types of
			Modifications (1)						Impact To		Modifications (1)				Impact To
			Rate (2)		Structure		Other		ALLL		Rate (2)		Structure		ALLL
			(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial	$	37	$	63	$	14	$	―	$	29	$	68	$	5
		CRE - other		60		45		7		―		56		58		8
		CRE - residential ADC		41		34		3		(1)		29		47		10
		Other lending subsidiaries		―		―		―		―		1		1		―
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending		38		17		82		35		51		5		9
		Revolving credit		30		―		―		5		40		―		8
		Residential mortgage		106		88		135		22		142		35		17
		Sales finance		4		―		12		4		5		5		1
		Other lending subsidiaries		106		2		17		35		37		7		15
(1)	Includes modifications made to existing TDRs, as well as new modifications that are considered TDRs. Balances represent the recorded investment as of the end of the period in which the modification was made.
(2)	Includes TDRs made with a below market interest rate that also includes a modification of loan structure.

During 2012, a national bank regulatory agency issued guidance that requires certain loans that had been discharged in bankruptcy and not reaffirmed by the borrower to be accounted for as TDRs and possibly as nonperforming, regardless of their actual payment history and expected performance. As of December 31, 2012, the Company's primary regulators had not reached a final decision on how this guidance may apply to its regulated entities. BB&T concluded that these loans should be classified as TDRs and these are included in “Other” in the above table. BB&T has also concludedthere is a reasonable expectation of collection of principal and interest and has classified these loans as performing unless already classified as nonperforming.

Charge-offs recorded at the modification date were $25 million and $47 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The forgiveness of principal or interest for TDRs recorded during the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was immaterial.

The following table summarizes the pre-default balance for modifications that experienced a payment default that had been classified as TDRsduring the previous 12 months. BB&T defines payment default as movement of the TDR to nonaccrual status, foreclosure or charge-off, whichever occurs first.

			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial	$	8	$	39
		CRE - other		6		92
		CRE - residential ADC		14		80
	Retail:
		Direct retail lending		8		16
		Revolving credit		12		15
		Residential mortgage		36		31
		Sales finance		―		2
		Other lending subsidiaries		12		5
If a TDR subsequently defaults, BB&T evaluates the TDR for possible impairment. As a result, the related allowance may be increased or charge-offs may be taken to reduce the carrying value of the loan.

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Dec. 31, 2012

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Loans and Leases

NOTE 3. Loans and Leases

The following table provides a breakdown of BB&T’s loans and leases, net of unearned income:
			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Commercial:
		Commercial and industrial	$	38,295	$	36,415
		CRE - other		11,461		10,689
		CRE - residential ADC		1,261		2,061
	Direct retail lending			15,817		14,506
	Sales finance			7,736		7,401
	Revolving credit			2,330		2,212
	Residential mortgage			24,272		20,581
	Other lending subsidiaries			10,137		8,737
		Total loans and leases held for investment (excluding covered loans)		111,309		102,602
	Covered			3,294		4,867
		Total loans and leases held for investment		114,603		107,469
	LHFS			3,761		3,736
		Total loans and leases	$	118,364	$	111,205

Unearned income and net deferred loan fees and costs totaled $298 million and $374 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

BB&T had $75.4 billion in loans secured by real estate at December 31, 2012. However, these loans were not concentrated in any specific market or geographic area other than Branch Bank's primary markets. Certain loans have been pledged as collateral to the FHLB and to the FRB. The collateral pledged is used to secure FHLB advances and letters of credit issued by the FHLB and to provide additional borrowing capacity.

Changes in the carrying amount and accretable yield for purchased impaired and nonimpaired covered loans accounted for under the accretion method were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31, 2012								Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Purchased Impaired				Purchased Nonimpaired				Purchased Impaired				Purchased Nonimpaired
				Carrying				Carrying				Carrying				Carrying
		Accretable		Amount		Accretable		Amount		Accretable		Amount		Accretable		Amount
		Yield		of Loans		Yield		of Loans		Yield		of Loans		Yield		of Loans
		(Dollars in millions)
Balance at beginning of period		$	520	$	2,123	$	1,193	$	2,744	$	833	$	2,855	$	1,549	$	3,339
	Accretion		(219)		219		(541)		541		(358)		358		(691)		691
	Payments received, net		―		(942)		―		(1,391)		―		(1,090)		―		(1,286)
	Other, net		(37)		―		(35)		―		45		―		335		―
Balance at end of period		$	264	$	1,400	$	617	$	1,894	$	520	$	2,123	$	1,193	$	2,744
Outstanding unpaid principal balance
	at end of period			$	2,047			$	2,489			$	3,269			$	3,825

The following table provides a summary of TDRs that continue to accrue interest and TDRs that have been placed in nonaccrual status:
				December 31,
				2012		2011
				(Dollars in millions)
	Performing TDRs:
		Commercial:
			Commercial and industrial	$	77	$	74
			CRE - other		67		117
			CRE - residential ADC		21		44
		Direct retail lending			197		146
		Sales finance			19		8
		Revolving credit			56		62
		Residential mortgage (1)(2)			769		608
		Other lending subsidiaries			121		50
			Total performing TDRs (1)(2)		1,327		1,109
	Nonperforming TDRs (3)				240		280
			Total TDRs (1)(2)(3)(4)	$	1,567	$	1,389
(1)	Excludes mortgage TDRs held for investment that are government guaranteed totaling $313 million and $232 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Excludes mortgage TDRs held for sale that are government guaranteed totaling $2 million and $4 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(3)	Nonperforming TDRs are included in NPL disclosures.
(4)	All TDRs are considered impaired. The ALLL attributable to these TDRs, excluding TDRs that are government guaranteed, totaled $281 million and $266 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Commitments to lend additional funds to clients with loans classified as TDRs were immaterial at December 31, 2012 and 2011. The gross additional interest income that would have been earned if the loans and leases classified as nonaccrual had performed in accordance with the original terms was approximately $70 million, $93 million and $131 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The gross additional interest income that would have been earned in 2012, 2011 and 2010had performing TDRs performed in accordance with the original terms is immaterial.

The following table provides a summary of BB&T’s NPAs and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing:
			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	NPLs held for investment		$	1,380	$	1,872
	Foreclosed real estate (1)			107		536
	Other foreclosed property			49		42
		Total NPAs (excluding covered assets) (1)	$	1,536	$	2,450
	Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing (excluding covered loans) (2)(3)(4)		$	167	$	202
(1)	Excludes covered foreclosed real estate totaling $254 million and $378 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2)	Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase totaling $517 million and $426 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(3)	Excludes covered loans 90 days or more past due totaling $442 million and $736 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(4)	Excludes mortgage loans 90 days or more past due that are government guaranteed totaling $254 million and $206 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies

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NOTE 15. Commitments and Contingencies

BB&T utilizes a variety of financial instruments to meet the financing needs of clients and to reduce exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and financial guarantees and derivatives. BB&T also has commitments to fund certain affordable housing investments and contingent liabilities related to certain sold loans.

Commitments to extend, originate or purchase credit are primarily lines of credit to businesses and consumers and have specified rates and maturity dates. Many of these commitments also have adverse change clauses, which allow BB&T to cancel the commitment due to deterioration in the borrowers' creditworthiness.

The following table presents a summary of certain commitments and contingencies:
			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Letters of credit and financial guarantees written		$	5,164	$	6,095
	Carrying amount of the liability for letter of credit guarantees			30		27
	Investments related to affordable housing and historic building rehabilitation projects			1,223		1,159
	Amount of future funding commitments included in investments related to affordable
		housing and historic rehabilitation projects		461		394
	Lending exposure to these affordable housing projects			87		76
	Tax credits subject to recapture related to affordable housing projects			193		161
	Investments in private equity and similar investments			323		261
	Future funding commitments to private equity and similar investments			129		129

Letters of credit and financial guarantees written are unconditional commitments issued by BB&T to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper issuance, bond financing and similar transactions, the majority of which are to tax exempt entities. The credit risk involved in the issuance of these guarantees is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to clients and as such, the instruments are collateralized when necessary.

BB&T invests in certain affordable housing and historic building rehabilitation projects throughout its market area as a means of supporting local communities, and receives tax credits related to these investments. BB&T typically acts as a limited partner in these investments and does not exert control over the operating or financial policies of the partnerships. Branch Bank typically provides financing during the construction and development of the properties; however, permanent financing is generally obtained from independent third parties upon completion of a project. Tax credits are subject to recapture by taxing authorities based on compliance features required to be met at the project level. BB&T's maximum potential exposure to losses relative to investments in VIEs is generally limited to the sum of the outstanding balance, future funding commitments and any related loans to the entity. Loans to these entities are underwritten in substantially the same manner as are other loans and are generally secured.

BB&T has investments in and future funding commitments to certain private equity and similar investments. BB&T's risk exposure relating to such commitments is generally limited to the amount of investments and future funding commitments made.

A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its cash flows, and therefore its value, by reference to an underlying instrument, index or interest rate. For additional disclosures related to BB&T's derivatives refer to Note 19 “Derivative Financial Instruments.”

BB&T has sold certain mortgage-related loans that contain recourse provisions. These provisions generally require BB&T to reimburse the investor for a share of any loss that is incurred after the disposal of the property. BB&T also issues standard representations and warranties related to mortgage loan sales to GSEs. Refer to Note 7 “Loan Servicing”for additional disclosures related to these exposures.

In the ordinary course of business, BB&T indemnifies its officers and directors to the fullest extent permitted by law against liabilities arising from pending litigation. BB&T also issues standard representations and warranties in underwriting agreements, merger and acquisition agreements, loan sales, brokerage activities and other similar arrangements. Counterparties in many of these indemnification arrangements provide similar indemnifications to BB&T. Although these agreements often do not specify limitations, BB&T does not believe that any payments related to these guarantees would materially change the financial position or results of operations of BB&T.

Legal Proceedings

The nature of the business of BB&T's banking and other subsidiaries ordinarily results in a certain amount of claims, litigation, investigations and legal and administrative cases and proceedings, all of which are considered incidental to the normal conduct of business. BB&T believes it has meritorious defenses to the claims asserted against it in its currently outstanding legal proceedings and, with respect to such legal proceedings, intends to continue to defend itself vigorously, litigating or settling cases according to management's judgment as to what is in the best interests of BB&T and its shareholders.

The Company was a defendant in three separate cases primarily challenging the Company's daily ordering of debit transactions posted to customer checking accounts for the period from 2003 to 2010. The plaintiffs requested class action treatment; however, no class was certified. The court initially denied motions by the Company to dismiss these cases and compel them to be submitted to individual arbitration. The Company then filed appeals in all three matters. There were numerous subsequent procedural developments. These included an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in one matter which resulted in a November 2011 decision that benefited the Company and two decisions in July 2012 in two other matters by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ordering arbitration. Those latter two matters are now concluded. The first remains pending and therefore, the issues raised by the motions and appeal in this one matter have not been finally decided. If the motions or any appeals are ultimately granted, they would preclude class action treatment. Even if such an appeal is denied, the Company believes it has meritorious defenses against this matter, including class certification. In addition, no damages have been specified by the plaintiffs. Because of these circumstances, no specific loss or range of loss can currently be determined.

On at least a quarterly basis, BB&T assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. For those matters where it is probable that BB&T will incur a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, BB&T records a liability in its consolidated financial statements. These legal reserves may be increased or decreased to reflect any relevant developments on at least a quarterly basis. For other matters, where a loss is not probable or the amount of the loss is not estimable, BB&T has not accrued legal reserves. While the outcome of legal proceedings is inherently uncertain, based on information currently available, advice of counsel and available insurance coverage, BB&T's management believes that its established legal reserves are adequate and the liabilities arising from BB&T's legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows of BB&T. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to BB&T's consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows.

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Dec. 31, 2012

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Shareholders' Equity

NOTE 11. Shareholders' Equity

Preferred Stock

Dividends on the preferred stock, if declared, accrue and are payable quarterly, in arrears. For each issuance, BB&T issued depositary shares, each of which represents a fractional ownership interest in a share of the Company's preferred stock. The preferred stock has no stated maturity and redemption is solely at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, upon the occurrence of a regulatory capital treatment event, as defined. In addition, the preferred stock may be redeemed in whole or in part, on any dividend payment date after five years from the date of issuance. Under current rules, any redemption of the preferred stock is subject to prior approval of the FRB. The preferred stock is not subject to any sinking fund or other obligations of the Company.

The following table presents a summary of the preferred stock as of December 31, 2012:

	Issuance	Liquidation		Net		Dividend
Issue	Date	Amount		Proceeds		Rate
		(Dollars in millions)
Series D Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	5/1/12	$	575	$	559	5.850	%
Series E Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	7/31/12		1,150		1,120	5.625
Series F Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	10/31/12		450		437	5.200
		$	2,175	$	2,116

Equity-Based Plans

At December 31, 2012, BB&T had options, restricted shares and restricted share units outstanding from the following equity-based compensation plans: the 2012 Plan, the 2004 Plan, the Omnibus Plan, the Directors' Plan, and a plan assumed from an acquired entity. BB&T's shareholders have approved all equity-based compensation plans with the exception of the plan assumed from an acquired entity. As of December 31, 2012, the 2012 Plan is the only plan that has shares available for future grants. The 2012 and 2004 Plans allow for accelerated vesting of awards for holders who retire and have met all retirement eligibility requirements and in connection with certain other events.

BB&T's 2012 and 2004 Plansare intended to assist the Company in recruiting and retaining employees, directors and independent contractors and to associate the interests of eligible participants with those of BB&T and its shareholders. At December 31, 2012, there were 30.6 million non-qualified and incentive stock options at exercise prices ranging from $16.88 to $44.20,13.9 million restricted shares and restricted share units outstanding under the 2004 Plan and 110 thousandrestricted share unitsoutstanding under the 2012 Plan. Awards outstanding under the 2004 and 2012 Plans vest as follows: (1) those granted prior to 2010 generally vest over five years and (2) those granted after 2009 generally vest over four years. Options outstanding have a ten year term. At December 31, 2012, there were no shares available for future grants under the 2004 Plan and 34.9million shares available for future grants under the 2012 Plan.

At December 31, 2012, 14.7 million non-qualified and qualified stock options at prices ranging from $32.66 to $43.25 were outstandingunder the Omnibus Plan. All options under this plan are fully vested and have a ten year term.

BB&T measures the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants awarded in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Substantially all of BB&T's option awards are granted in February of each year:

		December 31,
		2012			2011			2010
Assumptions:
	Risk-free interest rate		1.5	%		1.7	%		2.0	%
	Dividend yield		4.4			3.5			5.4
	Volatility factor		33.0			37.2			36.0
	Expected life		7.0	yrs		7.4	yrs		7.2	yrs
Fair value of options per share		$	6.07		$	7.45		$	5.60

BB&T determines the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model as follows: the risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant; the dividend yield is based on the historical dividend yield of BB&T's stock, adjusted to reflect the expected dividend yield over the expected life of the option; the volatility factor is based on the historical volatility of BB&T's stock, adjusted to reflect the ways in which current information indicates that the future is reasonably expected to differ from the past; and the weighted-average expected life is based on the historical behavior of employees related to exercises, forfeitures and cancellations.

BB&T measures the fair value of restricted shares based on the price of BB&T's common stock on the grant date and the fair value of restricted share units based on the price of BB&T's common stock on the grant date less the present value of expected dividends that are foregone during the vesting period.

A summary of selected data related to BB&T's equity-based compensation costs follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
	(Dollars in millions)
Equity-based compensation expense	$	97	$	98	$	79
Income tax benefit from equity-based compensation expense		36		36		30
Intrinsic value of options exercised and RSUs that vested during the year		62		54		22
Grant date fair value of equity-based awards that vested during the year		88		76		39
			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Unrecognized compensation cost related to equity-based awards			$	98	$	109
Weighted-average life over which compensation cost is expected to be recognized (years)				2.0		2.6

The following table details the activity during 2012 related to stock options awarded by BB&T:
								Wtd. Avg.
				Wtd. Avg.		Aggregate		Remaining
				Exercise		Intrinsic		Contractual
			Options	Price		Value		Life
			(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012		45,384,554	$	34.42
		Granted	4,686,780		30.09
		Exercised	(1,345,570)		23.70
		Forfeited or expired	(3,334,690)		36.35
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		45,391,074		34.15	$	37	4.3	yrs
	Exercisable at December 31, 2012		34,229,207		36.06		18	3.2
	Exercisable and expected to vest at December 31, 2012		44,678,275	$	34.25	$	36	4.3

The following table details the activity related to restricted shares and restricted share units awarded by BB&T:
				Wtd. Avg.
				Grant Date
			Shares/Units	Fair Value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2012		13,462,630	$	19.47
		Granted	2,614,405		25.79
		Vested	(1,812,225)		30.60
		Forfeited	(333,986)		19.24
	Nonvested at December 31, 2012		13,930,824	$	19.26

At December 31, 2012, BB&T's restricted shares and restricted share units had a weighted-average life of 1.6 years. At December 31, 2012, management estimates that 12.5 million restricted shares and restricted share units will vest over a weighted-average life of 1.7 years.

Share Repurchase Activity

At December 31, 2012, BB&T was authorized to repurchase an additional 44 million shares under the June 27, 2006 Board of Directors' authorization. No shares of common stock were repurchased under this plan during 2012, 2011 or 2010.

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Selected Data Related To Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Short-Term Borrowed Funds (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Federal Funds Purchased Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase And Short Term Borrowed Funds [Abstract]
Maximum outstanding at any month-end during the year	$ 4,385		$ 10,473		$ 11,690
Balance outstanding at end of year	2,864		3,566		5,673
Average outstanding during the year	$ 3,408		$ 5,189		$ 9,022
Average interest rate during the year	0.20%	[1]	0.21%	[1]	0.24%	[1]
Average interest rate at end of year	0.22%		0.20%		0.46%

[1] Includes the impact of derivative activities.

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Loan Servicing

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Loan Servicing [Abstract]

Loan Servicing

NOTE 7.Loan Servicing

Residential Mortgage Banking Activities

The following tables summarize residential mortgage banking activities for the periods presented:

			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
	Mortgage loans managed or securitized (1)		$	29,882	$	26,559
	Less: Loans securitized and transferred to securities available for sale			4		4
		LHFS		3,547		3,394
		Covered mortgage loans		1,040		1,264
		Mortgage loans sold with recourse		1,019		1,316
	Mortgage loans held for investment		$	24,272	$	20,581
	Mortgage loans on nonaccrual status		$	269	$	308
	Mortgage loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest (2)			92		104
	Mortgage loans net charge-offs - year to date			133		264
	Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans servicing portfolio			101,270		91,640
	Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others			73,769		67,066
	Maximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liability			446		522
	Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure			12		6
	Repurchase reserves for mortgage loan sales to GSEs			59		29
(1)	Balances exclude loans serviced for others with no other continuing involvement.
(2)	Includes amounts related to residential mortgage LHFS and excludes amounts related to government guaranteed loans and covered mortgage loans. Refer to the Loans and Leases Note for additional disclosures related to past due government guaranteed loans.

		As Of / For The
		Years Ended December 31,
		2012			2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans sold from the held for
	sale portfolio	$	25,640		$	17,202
Pre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for sale			539			175
Servicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for others			247			240
Approximate weighted average servicing fee on the outstanding balance of
	residential mortgage loans serviced for others		0.32	%		0.34	%
Weighted average coupon interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for others			4.59			5.02

The unpaid principal balances of BB&T's total residential mortgage loans serviced for others consist primarily of agency conforming fixed-rate mortgage loans. Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in loans and leases on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T sold residential mortgage loans from the held for sale portfolio and recognized pre-tax gainsincluding marking LHFS to fair value and the impact of interest rate lock commitments. These gains are recorded in noninterest income as a component of mortgage banking income. BB&T retained the related MSRs and receives servicing fees.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T had residential mortgage loans sold with recourse liability. In the event of nonperformance by the borrower, BB&T has recourse exposure for these loans. At bothDecember 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T has recorded reserves related to these recourse exposures. Payments made to date have been immaterial.

BB&T also issues standard representations and warranties related to mortgage loan sales to GSEs. Although these agreements often do not specify limitations, BB&T does not believe that any payments related to these warranties would materially change the financial condition or results of operations of BB&T.

Residential MSRs are primarily recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as a component of mortgage banking income in the Consolidated Statements of Income for each period. BB&T uses various derivative instruments to mitigate the income statement effect of changes in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs and assumptions of its residential MSRs. The following is an analysis of the activity in BB&T's residential MSRs:

				Years Ended December 31,
				2012		2011		2010
				(Dollars in millions)
	Carrying value, January 1,			$	563	$	830	$	832
		Additions			270		225		265
		Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions:
			Prepayment speeds		19		(284)		(66)
			Weighted average OAS		(36)		(20)		(28)
			Servicing costs		(22)		(30)		(44)
			Other		7		(7)		―
		Other changes (1)			(174)		(151)		(129)
	Carrying value, December 31,			$	627	$	563	$	830
	Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments used to mitigate the
		income statement effect of changes in fair value		$	128	$	394	$	196
(1)	Represents the realization of expected net servicing cash flows, expected borrower payments and the passage of time.

During 2012, the prepayment speed assumptions were updated as actual prepayments have slowed relative to modeled projections as interest rates have begun to stabilize and the higher coupon, faster prepaying mortgage loans were refinanced over the past two years. Management also increased its OAS assumption to reflect the return that management believes a market participant would require in the current market. The servicing costs assumptions have also been increased due to the expectation of higher costs that continued to impact the industry.

At December 31, 2012, the valuation of MSRs was based on prepayment speeds ranging from 15.3% to 18.5% and OAS ranging from 8.22% to 8.35%.The sensitivity of the current fair value of the residential MSRs to immediate 10% and 20% adverse changes in key economic assumptions is included in the accompanying table:

			December 31,
			2012			2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Fair value of residential MSRs			$	627		$	563
Composition of residential loans serviced for others:
	Fixed-rate mortgage loans			99	%		99	%
	Adjustable-rate mortgage loans			1			1
		Total		100	%		100	%
Weighted average life				4.4	yrs		3.7	yrs
Prepayment speed				17.3	%		20.8	%
	Effect on fair value of a 10% increase		$	(35)		$	(35)
	Effect on fair value of a 20% increase			(67)			(66)
Weighted average OAS				8.3	%		6.9	%
	Effect on fair value of a 10% increase		$	(17)		$	(12)
	Effect on fair value of a 20% increase			(33)			(23)

The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in fair value based on adverse changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in the above table, the effect of an adverse variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption; while in reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which may magnify or counteract the effect of the change.

Commercial Mortgage Banking Activities

CRE mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in loans and leases on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes commercial mortgage banking activities for the periods presented:

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid principal balance of CRE mortgages serviced for others		$	29,520	$	25,367
CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions			4,970		4,520
Maximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages
	sold with recourse liability		1,368		1,226
Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure			13		15
Originated CRE mortgages during the period - year to date			4,934		4,803

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Loans and Leases (Changes in Carrying Amount and Accretable Yield for Purchased Impaired and Nonimpaired Loans) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Purchased Impaired Loans [Member]
Accretable yield for purchased loans, beginning balance	$ 520	$ 833
Accretion recognized during the period for purchased loans	(219)	(358)
Other, net	(37)	45
Accretable yield for purchased loans, ending balance	264	520
Carrying amount of loans, beginning balance	2,123	2,855
Change in carrying amount of loans, accretion recognized during period	219	358
Change in carrying amount of loans, payments received, net	(942)	(1,090)
Carrying amount of loans, ending balance	1,400	2,123
Outstanding unpaid principal balance at end of period	2,047	3,269
Purchased Nonimpaired Loans [Member]
Accretable yield for purchased loans, beginning balance	1,193	1,549
Accretion recognized during the period for purchased loans	(541)	(691)
Other, net	(35)	335
Accretable yield for purchased loans, ending balance	617	1,193
Carrying amount of loans, beginning balance	2,744	3,339
Change in carrying amount of loans, accretion recognized during period	541	691
Change in carrying amount of loans, payments received, net	(1,391)	(1,286)
Carrying amount of loans, ending balance	1,894	2,744
Outstanding unpaid principal balance at end of period	$ 2,489	$ 3,825

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Benefit Plans (Schedule of fair value of pension plan assets by three level fair value hierarchy) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued income	$ 18		$ 16
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	2,934	[1],[2],[3]	2,462	[1],[2],[3]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	89		0
U.S. Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Shares of BB&T stock held in pension plan	3.7		3.6
Value of BB&T stock held in pension plan	107		92
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,226	[1]	1,072	[1]
International Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	570	[2]	439	[2]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	951		852
Alternative Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	98		99
Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,903	[1],[2],[3]	1,538	[1],[2],[3]
Level 1 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	89		0
Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,226	[1]	1,072	[1]
Level 1 [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	462	[2]	336	[2]
Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	126		130
Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	933	[2],[3]	825	[2],[3]
Level 2 [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	108	[2]	103	[2]
Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	825		722
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	98	[3]	99	[3]
Level 3 [Member] | Alternative Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 98		$ 99

[1] Includes 3.7 million and 3.6 million shares of BB&T common stock valued at $107 million and $92 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

[2] Includes a common/commingled fund that consists of assets from several accounts, pooled together, to reduce management and administration costs.

[3] Excludes accrued income of $18 million and $16 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Premises and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Premises and Equipment

Premises and Equipment

NOTE 5. Premises and Equipment

A summary of premises and equipment is presented in the accompanying table:

		Estimated			December 31,
		Useful Life			2012		2011
		(Years)			(Dollars in millions)
Land and land improvements					$	547	$	508
Buildings and building improvements		40				1,235		1,220
Furniture and equipment		5	-	10		1,141		1,132
Leasehold improvements						555		521
Construction in progress						37		37
Capitalized leases on premises and equipment						59		52
	Total					3,574		3,470
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization						(1,686)		(1,615)
	Net premises and equipment				$	1,888	$	1,855

BB&T has noncancelable leases covering certain premises and equipment. Total rent expense applicable to operating leases was $215 million, $199 million and $188 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Rental income from owned properties and subleases was $8 million, $7 million and $8 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Future minimum lease payments for operating leases for the five years subsequent to 2012 are $197 million, $181 million, $164million, $147 million and $128million. The payments for 2018 and later years total $613 million.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

NOTE 6.Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill attributable to each of BB&T's operating segments are reflected in the table below. To date, there have been no goodwill impairments recorded by BB&T.

				Residential		Dealer
		Community		Mortgage		Financial		Specialized		Insurance		Financial
		Banking		Banking		Services		Lending		Services		Services		Total
		(Dollars in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2011		$	4,537	$	7	$	111	$	94	$	1,067	$	192	$	6,008
	Acquired goodwill, net		―		―		―		―		45		―		45
	Contingent consideration		―		―		―		―		20		―		20
	Other adjustments		5		―		―		―		―		―		5
Balance, December 31, 2011		$	4,542	$	7	$	111	$	94	$	1,132	$	192	$	6,078
	Acquired goodwill, net		358		―		―		5		358		―		721
	Contingent consideration		―		―		―		―		3		―		3
	Other adjustments		―		―		―		―		2		―		2
Balance, December 31, 2012		$	4,900	$	7	$	111	$	99	$	1,495	$	192	$	6,804

The following table presents the gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization for BB&T’s identifiable intangible assets subject to amortization:
				December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
				Gross				Net		Gross				Net
				Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying		Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying
				Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amount		Amortization		Amount
				(Dollars in millions)
	Identifiable intangible assets:
		CDI		$	672	$	(522)	$	150	$	626	$	(484)	$	142
		Other (1)			1,080		(557)		523		787		(485)		302
			Totals	$	1,752	$	(1,079)	$	673	$	1,413	$	(969)	$	444
(1)	Other identifiable intangibles are primarily customer relationship intangibles.

During 2012, BB&T acquired the life and property and casualty insurance divisions of Crump Group Inc. The changes in Insurance Services goodwilland other identifiable intangibles were primarily the result of this acquisition, although the final purchase accounting has not been completed.

During 2012, BB&T completed the acquisition of Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based BankAtlantic. BB&T acquired approximately $1.7 billion in loans and assumed approximately $3.5 billion in deposits. BB&T also assumed the seller's obligations with respect to outstanding trust preferred securities, with an aggregate principal balance of $285 million. In exchange for the assumption of these liabilities, BB&T received a 95% preferred interest in a newly established LLC, which holds a pool of loans and other net assets. BankAtlantic Bancorp also provided BB&T with an incremental $35 million guarantee to further assure BB&T's recovery of the $285 million. The LLC's assets will be monetized over time and once BB&T has recovered $285 million in preference amount from the LLC plus a defined return, BB&T's interest in the LLC will terminate. The net purchase price received, excluding cash held by BankAtlantic, was $45 million, which consisted of net liabilities assumed less a deposit premium of $316 million. The changes in Community Banking goodwill and CDI were primarily the result of this acquisition, although the final purchase accounting has not been completed.

At December 31, 2012, the weighted-average remaining life of CDI and other identifiable intangibles was 7.9 years and 15.9 years, respectively.Estimated amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets for each for the next five years total $105 million, $89 million, $75 million, $65 million and $56 million.

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Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Short-Term Borrowed Funds

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Federal Funds Purchased Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase And Short Term Borrowed Funds [Abstract]

Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Short-Term Borrowed funds

NOTE 8.Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Short-Term Borrowed Funds

Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term borrowed funds are summarized as follows:

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Federal funds purchased		$	4	$	12
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			514		619
Master notes			37		296
Other short-term borrowed funds			2,309		2,639
	Total	$	2,864	$	3,566

Federal funds purchased represent unsecured borrowings from other banks and generally mature daily. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are borrowings collateralized primarily by securities of the U.S. government or its agencies. Master notes are unsecured, non-negotiable obligations of BB&T (variable rate commercial paper) that mature in 270 days or less. Other short-term borrowed funds include unsecured bank notes that mature in less than one year, bank obligations with a maturity of seven days that are collateralized by municipal securities and U.S. Treasury tax and loan deposit notes payable to the U.S. Treasury upon demand.

A summary of selected data related to Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term borrowed funds follows:

		As Of / For The Years Ended December 31,
		2012			2011			2010
		(Dollars in millions)
	Maximum outstanding at any month-end during the year	$	4,385		$	10,473		$	11,690
	Balance outstanding at end of year		2,864			3,566			5,673
	Average outstanding during the year		3,408			5,189			9,022
	Average interest rate during the year (1)		0.20	%		0.21	%		0.24	%
	Average interest rate at end of year		0.22			0.20			0.46
(1)	Includes the impact of derivative activities.

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Provision for credit losses	$ 1,057	$ 1,190	$ 2,638
Allowance for loan and lease losses	2,018	2,256
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	433	621
Loans and leases charged-off	(337)	(323)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	17	28
Provision for credit losses	357	107
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	470	433
CRE - Other
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	334	446
Loans and leases charged-off	(205)	(273)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	13	18
Provision for credit losses	62	143
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	204	334
CRE - Residential ADC
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	286	469
Loans and leases charged-off	(190)	(302)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	41	25
Provision for credit losses	(37)	94
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	100	286
Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	11	21
Loans and leases charged-off	(8)	(9)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	2	3
Provision for credit losses	8	(4)
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	13	11
Direct Retail Lending [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	232	246
Loans and leases charged-off	(224)	(276)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	36	37
Provision for credit losses	256	225
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	300	232
Retail Revolving Credit [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	112	109
Loans and leases charged-off	(81)	(95)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	18	19
Provision for credit losses	53	79
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	102	112
Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	365	298
Loans and leases charged-off	(136)	(269)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	3	5
Provision for credit losses	96	331
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	328	365
Retail Sales Finance [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	38	47
Loans and leases charged-off	(26)	(32)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	10	9
Provision for credit losses	7	14
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	29	38
Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	186	177
Loans and leases charged-off	(217)	(181)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	24	22
Provision for credit losses	271	168
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	264	186
Covered [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	149	144
Loans and leases charged-off	(34)	(66)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	0	0
Provision for credit losses	13	71
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	128	149
Unallocated [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	110	130
Provision for credit losses	(30)	(20)
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	80	110
ALLL
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	2,256	2,708	2,600
Loans and leases charged-off	(1,458)	(1,826)	(2,658)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	164	166	130
Provision for credit losses	1,056	1,208	2,663
Other			(27)
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	2,018	2,256	2,708
Allowance for loan and lease losses			2,708
RUFC
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	29	47	72
Provision for credit losses	1	(18)	(25)
Other			0
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	30	29	47
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments			47
Allowance for Credit Losses [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	2,285	2,755	2,672
Loans and leases charged-off	(1,458)	(1,826)	(2,658)
Recoveries of previous charge-offs	164	166	130
Provision for credit losses	1,057	1,190
Other			(27)
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	$ 2,048	$ 2,285	$ 2,755

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Fair Value Disclosures (Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Trading securities	$ 497		$ 534
Securities available for sale	25,137		22,313
LHFS, at fair value	3,761		3,736
Residential MSRs at fair value	627		563		830	832
Private equity and similar investments	323	[1],[2]	261	[1],[2]
Assets measured at fair value	31,796		28,932
Short-term borrowed funds	98	[3]	118	[3]
Total liabilities	1,536		1,624
Level 1 [Member]
Trading securities	302		298
LHFS, at fair value	0		0
Residential MSRs at fair value	0		0
Private equity and similar investments	0	[1],[2]	0	[1],[2]
Assets measured at fair value	304		305
Short-term borrowed funds	0	[3]	0	[3]
Total liabilities	0		0
Level 2 [Member]
Trading securities	194		235
LHFS, at fair value	3,761		3,736
Residential MSRs at fair value	0		0
Private equity and similar investments	0	[1],[2]	0	[1],[2]
Assets measured at fair value	29,492		26,758
Short-term borrowed funds	98	[3]	118	[3]
Total liabilities	1,535		1,623
Level 3 [Member]
Trading securities	1		1
LHFS, at fair value	0		0
Residential MSRs at fair value	627		563
Private equity and similar investments	323	[1],[2]	261	[1],[2]
Assets measured at fair value	2,000		1,869
Short-term borrowed funds	0	[3]	0	[3]
Total liabilities	1		1
GSE Securities
Securities available for sale	290		306
GSE Securities | Level 1 [Member]
Securities available for sale	0		0
GSE Securities | Level 2 [Member]
Securities available for sale	290		306
GSE Securities | Level 3 [Member]
Securities available for sale	0		0
RMBS Issued by GSE
Securities available for sale	20,930		18,132
RMBS Issued by GSE | Level 1 [Member]
Securities available for sale	0		0
RMBS Issued by GSE | Level 2 [Member]
Securities available for sale	20,930		18,132
RMBS Issued by GSE | Level 3 [Member]
Securities available for sale	0		0
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Securities available for sale	2,011		1,923
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Securities available for sale	0		0
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Securities available for sale	2,011		1,923
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Securities available for sale	0		0
Non-Agency RMBS [Member]
Securities available for sale	312		368
Non-Agency RMBS [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Securities available for sale	0		0
Non-Agency RMBS [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Securities available for sale	312		368
Non-Agency RMBS [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Securities available for sale	0		0
Other Securities [Member]
Securities available for sale	3		7
Other Securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Securities available for sale	2		6
Other Securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Securities available for sale	1		1
Other Securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Securities available for sale	0		0
Covered Securities [Member]
Securities available for sale	1,591		1,577
Covered Securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Securities available for sale	0		0
Covered Securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Securities available for sale	597		593
Covered Securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Securities available for sale	994		984
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative assets	1,446	[1]	1,518	[1]
Derivative liabilities	1,434	[1]	1,498	[1]
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Derivative assets	0	[1]	1	[1]
Derivative liabilities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Derivative assets	1,391	[1]	1,457	[1]
Derivative liabilities	1,433	[1]	1,497	[1]
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Derivative assets	55	[1]	60	[1]
Derivative liabilities	1	[1]	1	[1]
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative assets	5	[1]	7	[1]
Derivative liabilities	4	[1]	8	[1]
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Derivative assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative liabilities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Derivative assets	5	[1]	7	[1]
Derivative liabilities	4	[1]	8	[1]
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Derivative assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative liabilities	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]

[1] These amounts are reflected in other assets and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

[2] Based on an analysis of the nature and risks of these investments, BB&T has determined that presenting these investments as a single class is appropriate.

[3] Short-term borrowed funds reflect securities sold short positions.

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Deposits (Summary of Deposits) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deposits By Type [Line Items]
Noninterest-bearing deposits	$ 32,452	$ 25,684
Interest-bearing deposits	100,623	99,255
Total deposits	133,075	124,939
Time deposits $100,000 and greater	19,328	19,819
Interest Checking [Member]
Deposits By Type [Line Items]
Interest-bearing deposits	21,091	20,701
Money Market And Savings [Member]
Deposits By Type [Line Items]
Interest-bearing deposits	47,908	44,618
Certificates And Other Time Deposits [Member]
Deposits By Type [Line Items]
Interest-bearing deposits	31,624	33,899
Foreign Office Deposits - Interest-Bearing [Member]
Deposits By Type [Line Items]
Interest-bearing deposits	$ 0	$ 37

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Breakdown of Recorded Investment in Loans Based on the Method for Determining Allowance) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	$ 2,747	$ 2,809
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	111,856	104,660
Total loans and leases held for investment	114,603	107,469
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	631	656
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	37,664	35,759
Total loans and leases held for investment	38,295	36,415
CRE - Other
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	312	511
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	11,149	10,178
Total loans and leases held for investment	11,461	10,689
CRE - Residential ADC
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	155	420
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	1,106	1,641
Total loans and leases held for investment	1,261	2,061
Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	3	5
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	4,135	3,621
Total loans and leases held for investment	4,138	3,626
Direct Retail Lending [Member]
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	235	165
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	15,582	14,341
Total loans and leases held for investment	15,817	14,506
Retail Revolving Credit [Member]
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	56	62
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	2,274	2,150
Total loans and leases held for investment	2,330	2,212
Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	1,187	931
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	23,085	19,650
Total loans and leases held for investment	24,272	20,581
Retail Sales Finance [Member]
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	22	10
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	7,714	7,391
Total loans and leases held for investment	7,736	7,401
Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	146	49
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	5,853	5,062
Total loans and leases held for investment	5,999	5,111
Covered [Member]
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	$ 3,294	$ 4,867

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Benefit Plans (Significant actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic pension costs) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Actuarial assumptions used in calculations
Weighted average assumed discount rate	4.82%		5.52%		6.16%
Weighted average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.00%		8.00%		8.00%
Assumed long-term rate of annual compensation increases	4.50%	[1]	4.50%	[1]	4.50%	[1]

[1] Represents the rate to be achieved by 2015.

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Credit Losses
Troubled debt restructuring charge-offs at date of modification	$ 25	$ 47

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Shareholders' Equity (Stock Options Activity Roll Forward) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Stock Options [Member]
Options, Outstanding at beginning of period	45,384,554
Options, Granted	4,686,780
Options, Exercised	(1,345,570)
Options, Forfeited or expired	(3,334,690)
Options, Outstanding at end of period	45,391,074
Options, Exercisable at end of period	34,229,207
Exercisable and expected to vest at December 31	44,678,275
Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price [Member]
Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price, Outstanding at beginning of period	34.42
Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price, Granted	30.09
Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price, Exercised	23.70
Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired	36.35
Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price, Outstanding at end of period	34.15
Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price, Exercisable at end of period	36.06
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price at end of period	34.25
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	37
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	18
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	36
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Years [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4.3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3.2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4.3

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Computation of Earnings Per Common Share (Narrative) (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Computation of Earnings Per Share
Anti-dilutive awards	36.6	40.9	36.8

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Premises and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Premises and Equipment

Summary of Premises and Equipment

		Estimated			December 31,
		Useful Life			2012		2011
		(Years)			(Dollars in millions)
Land and land improvements					$	547	$	508
Buildings and building improvements		40				1,235		1,220
Furniture and equipment		5	-	10		1,141		1,132
Leasehold improvements						555		521
Construction in progress						37		37
Capitalized leases on premises and equipment						59		52
	Total					3,574		3,470
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization						(1,686)		(1,615)
	Net premises and equipment				$	1,888	$	1,855

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Securities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pledged securities carrying value	$ 19,000,000,000	$ 15,500,000,000
Fair value hedge basis adjustments	79,000,000
Fannie Mae Investment [Member]
Securities, amortized cost	13,100,000,000
Securities, fair value	13,300,000,000
Freddie Mac Investment [Member]
Securities, amortized cost	7,900,000,000
Securities, fair value	7,900,000,000
Covered Securities [Member]
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	4,000,000
Covered Securities [Member] | Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Securities, fair value	1,300,000,000	1,300,000,000
Covered Securities [Member] | States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Securities, fair value	$ 326,000,000	$ 326,000,000

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

NOTE 13. Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes comprised the following:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Current expense:
	Federal	$	252	$	83	$	161
	State		67		26		18
	Foreign		2		2		2
Total current expense			321		111		181
Deferred expense (benefit):
	Federal		417		163		(65)
	State		26		22		(1)
Total deferred expense (benefit)			443		185		(66)
Provision for income taxes		$	764	$	296	$	115

The foreign income tax expense is related to income generated on assets controlled by a foreign subsidiary of Branch Bank.

The reasons for the difference between the provision for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate to income before income taxes were as follows:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2012			2011			2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Federal income taxes at statutory rate of 35%		$	977		$	570		$	339
Increase (decrease) in provision for income taxes as a result of:
	State income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit		61			31			11
	Federal tax credits		(126)			(115)			(105)
	Tax exempt income		(133)			(135)			(125)
	Nontaxable gain on termination of leveraged lease		(12)			(22)			(2)
	Other, net		(3)			(33)			(3)
Provision for income taxes		$	764		$	296		$	115
Effective income tax rate			27.4	%		18.2	%		11.9	%

The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected in the table below. Net deferred tax assets are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets

			December 31,
			2012		2011
			(Dollars in millions)
Deferred tax assets:
	ALLL		$	771	$	855
	Postretirement plans			432		362
	Equity-based compensation			144		130
	Loan/securities basis difference			6		127
	Foreclosed property write-downs			56		240
	Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges			105		95
	Other			277		257
Total deferred tax assets				1,791		2,066
Deferred tax liabilities:
	Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale			201		31
	Lease financing			270		267
	Prepaid pension plan expense			373		352
	Loan fees and expenses			244		225
	Depreciation			57		76
	Identifiable intangible assets			161		92
	Loan servicing rights			201		156
	Derivatives and hedging			163		136
	Other			70		89
Total deferred tax liabilities				1,740		1,424
		Net deferred tax assets	$	51	$	642

On a periodic basis, BB&T evaluates its income tax positions based on tax laws and regulations and financial reporting considerations, and records adjustments as appropriate. This evaluation takes into consideration the status of current taxing authorities' examinations of BB&T's tax returns, recent positions taken by the taxing authorities on similar transactions, if any, and the overall tax environment in relation to tax-advantaged transactions. The following table presents changes in unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

		Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011		2010
		(Dollars in millions)
Beginning balance of unrecognized tax benefits		$	301	$	292	$	179
	Additions based on tax positions related to current year		14		―		―
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		―		6		―
	Settlements		(5)		(1)		―
	Lapse of statute of limitations		―		―		(1)
	Unrecognized deferred tax benefits from business acquisitions		(13)		4		114
Ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits		$	297	$	301	$	292

As of December 31, 2012, BB&T had $297 million of unrecognized Federal and state tax benefits that would have impacted the effective tax rate if recognized. In addition, the Company had $37 million and $39 million in liabilities for tax-related interest recorded on its Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Total interest, net of the Federal benefit, related to unrecognized tax benefits recognized in the 2012, 2011 and 2010 Consolidated Statements of Income was immaterial. BB&T classifies interest and penalties related to income taxes as a component of the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The IRS has completed its Federal income tax examinations of BB&T through 2007. Various years remain subject to examination by state taxing authorities. In February 2010, BB&T received an IRS statutory notice of deficiency for tax years 2002-2007 asserting a liability for taxes, penalties and interest of approximately $892 million related to the disallowance of foreign tax credits and other deductions claimed by a subsidiary in connection with a financing transaction. BB&T paid the disputed tax, penalties and interest in March 2010 and filed a lawsuit seeking a refund in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. The Court has scheduled the trial to begin March 4, 2013. BB&T recorded a receivable in other assets for the amount of this payment, less the reserve considered necessary in accordance with applicable income tax accounting guidance. On February 11, 2013, the U.S. Tax Court issued an adverse opinion in a case between the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and the IRS involving a transaction with a structure similar to BB&T's financing transaction. BB&T has confidence in its position because, among other reasons, BB&T will raise arguments and issues in its case that were not considered by the Tax Court. Bank of New York Mellon has indicated it intends to appeal the decision. Nonetheless, BB&T recognized a charge of approximately $281 million in the first quarter of 2013 as a result of its consideration of this adverse decision. As litigation progresses, it is reasonably possible changes in the reserve for uncertain tax positions could range from a decrease of $496 million to an increase of $328 million within the next 12 months.

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Parent Company Financial Statements (Parent Company Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$ 1,972	$ 1,562
Securities available for sale, fair value	25,137	22,313
Securities held to maturity	13,594	14,094
Other assets	14,038	14,285
Total assets	183,872	174,579
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Short-term borrowed funds	2,864	3,566	5,673
Accounts payable and other liabilities	7,596	6,791
Long-term debt	19,114	21,803
Total liabilities	162,649	157,099
Total shareholders' equity	21,223	17,480	16,498	16,241
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	183,872	174,579
Parent Company [Member]
Assets
Cash and due from banks	4,239	3,564
Securities available for sale, fair value	27	29
Securities held to maturity	37	40
Investment in banking subsidiaries	21,189	20,853
Investment in other subsidiaries	1,837	1,572
Advances to / receivables from banking subsidiaries	44	615
Advances to / receivables from other subsidiaries	2,408	2,392
Other assets	246	268
Total assets	30,027	29,333
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Short-term borrowed funds	37	296
Short-term borrowed funds due to subsidiaries	0	72
Dividends payable	170	112
Accounts payable and other liabilities	30	116
Long-term debt	8,567	7,930
Long-term debt due to subsidiaries	0	3,327
Total liabilities	8,804	11,853
Total shareholders' equity	21,223	17,480
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 30,027	$ 29,333

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Fair Value Disclosures

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures

NOTE 18. Fair Value Disclosures

BB&T carries various assets and liabilities at fair value based on applicable accounting standards, including prime residential mortgage and commercial mortgage loans originated as LHFS. Accounting standards define fair value as the exchange price that would be received on the measurement date to sell an asset or the price paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market available to the entity in an orderly transaction between market participants. These standards also established a three level fair value hierarchy that describes the inputs that are used to measure assets and liabilities. Level 1 asset and liability fair values are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 asset and liability fair values are based on observable inputs that include: quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted market prices that are not in an active market; or other inputs that are observable in the market and can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities are financial instruments whose value is calculated by the use of pricing models and/or discounted cash flow methodologies, as well as financial instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. These methodologies may result in a significant portion of the fair value being derived from unobservable data.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
						Fair Value Measurements for Assets and
						Liabilities Measured on a  Recurring Basis
				12/31/2012		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
						(Dollars in millions)
	Assets:
		Trading securities		$	497	$	302	$	194	$	1
		Securities available for sale:
			GSE securities		290		―		290		―
			RMBS issued by GSE		20,930		―		20,930		―
			States and political subdivisions		2,011		―		2,011		―
			Non-agency RMBS		312		―		312		―
			Other securities		3		2		1		―
			Covered securities		1,591		―		597		994
		LHFS			3,761		―		3,761		―
		Residential MSRs			627		―		―		627
		Derivative assets: (1)
			Interest rate contracts		1,446		―		1,391		55
			Foreign exchange contracts		5		―		5		―
		Private equity and similar investments (1)(2)			323		―		―		323
			Total assets	$	31,796	$	304	$	29,492	$	2,000
	Liabilities:
		Derivative liabilities: (1)
			Interest rate contracts	$	1,434	$	―	$	1,433	$	1
			Foreign exchange contracts		4		―		4		―
		Short-term borrowed funds (3)			98		―		98		―
			Total liabilities	$	1,536	$	―	$	1,535	$	1

						Fair Value Measurements for Assets and
						Liabilities Measured on a  Recurring Basis
				12/31/2011		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
						(Dollars in millions)
	Assets:
		Trading securities		$	534	$	298	$	235	$	1
		Securities available for sale:
			GSE securities		306		―		306		―
			RMBS issued by GSE		18,132		―		18,132		―
			States and political subdivisions		1,923		―		1,923		―
			Non-agency RMBS		368		―		368		―
			Other securities		7		6		1		―
			Covered securities		1,577		―		593		984
		LHFS			3,736		―		3,736		―
		Residential MSRs			563		―		―		563
		Derivative assets: (1)
			Interest rate contracts		1,518		1		1,457		60
			Foreign exchange contracts		7		―		7		―
		Private equity and similar investments (1)(2)			261		―		―		261
			Total assets	$	28,932	$	305	$	26,758	$	1,869
	Liabilities:
		Derivative liabilities: (1)
			Interest rate contracts	$	1,498	$	―	$	1,497	$	1
			Foreign exchange contracts		8		―		8		―
		Short-term borrowed funds (3)			118		―		118		―
			Total liabilities	$	1,624	$	―	$	1,623	$	1
(1)	These amounts are reflected in other assets and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)	Based on an analysis of the nature and risks of these investments, BB&T has determined that presenting these investments as a single class is appropriate.
(3)	Short-term borrowed funds reflect securities sold short positions.

The following discussion focuses on the valuation techniques and significant inputs used by BB&T in determining the Level 2 and Level 3 fair values of each significant class of assets and liabilities.

BB&T generally utilizes a third-party pricing service in determining the fair value of its securities portfolio. Fair value measurements are derived from market-based pricing matrices that were developed using observable inputs that include benchmark yields, benchmark securities, reported trades, offers, bids, issuer spreads and broker quotes. As described by security type below, additional inputs may be used, or some inputs may not be applicable. In the event that market observable data was not available, which would generally occur due to the lack of an active market for a given security, the valuation of the security would be subjective and may involve substantial judgment by management.

Specific valuation techniques and inputs used in determining the fair value of each significant class of assets and liabilities follows:

Trading securities: Trading securities are composed of all types of debt and equity securities, but the majority consists of debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, GSEs, or states and political subdivisions. The valuation techniques used for these investments are more fully discussed below.

GSE securities and RMBS issued by GSE: These are debt securities issued by GSEs. GSE pass-through securities are valued using market-based pricing matrices that are based on observable inputs including benchmark TBA security pricing and yield curves that were estimated based on U.S. Treasury yields and certain floating rate indices. The pricing matrices for these securities may also give consideration to pool-specific data supplied directly by the GSE. GSE CMOs are valued using market-based pricing matrices that are based on observable inputs including offers, bids, reported trades, dealer quotes and market research reports, the characteristics of a specific tranche, market convention prepayment speeds and benchmark yield curves as described above.

States and political subdivisions: These securities are valued using market-based pricing matrices that are based on observable inputs including MSRB reported trades, issuer spreads, material event notices and benchmark yield curves.

Non-agency RMBS: Pricing matrices for these securities are based on observable inputs including offers, bids, reported trades, dealer quotes and market research reports, the characteristics of a specific tranche, market convention prepayment speeds and benchmark yield curves as described above.

Other securities: These securities consist primarily of mutual funds and corporate bonds. These securities are valued based on a review of quoted market prices for assets as well as through the various other inputs discussed previously.

Covered securities: Covered securities are covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements and consist of re-remic non-agency RMBS, municipal securities and non-agency RMBS. Covered state and political subdivision securities and certain non-agency RMBS are valued in a manner similar to the approach described above for these asset classes. The re-remic non-agency RMBS, which are categorized as Level 3, were valued based on broker dealer quotes that reflected certain unobservable market inputs. Sensitivity to changes in the fair value of covered securities is significantly offset by changes in BB&T's indemnification asset from the FDIC. Subject to certain restrictions, the terms of the loss sharing agreement associated with these re-remic non-agency RMBS provide that Branch Bank will be reimbursed by the FDIC for 95% of any and all losses.

LHFS: BB&T originates certain mortgage loans to be sold to investors. These loans are carried at fair value based on BB&T's election of the Fair Value Option. The fair value is primarily based on quoted market prices for securities backed by similar types of loans. The changes in fair value of these assets are largely driven by changes in interest rates subsequent to loan funding and changes in the fair value of servicing associated with the mortgage loan held for sale.

Residential MSRs: BB&T estimates the fair value of residential MSRs using an OAS valuation model to project MSR cash flows over multiple interest rate scenarios, which are then discounted at risk-adjusted rates. The OAS model considers portfolio characteristics, contractually specified servicing fees, prepayment assumptions, delinquency rates, late charges, other ancillary revenue, costs to service and other economic factors. Fair value estimates and assumptions are compared to industry surveys, recent market activity, actual portfolio experience and, when available, other observable market data.

Derivative assets and liabilities: BB&T uses derivatives to manage various financial risks. The fair values of derivative financial instruments are determined based on quoted market prices, dealer quotes and internal pricing models that are primarily sensitive to market observable data. The fair values of interest rate lock commitments, which are related to mortgage loan commitments and are categorized as Level 3, are based on quoted market prices adjusted for commitments that BB&T does not expect to fund and include the value attributable to the net servicing fees.

Private equityand similar investments: BB&T has private equity and similar investments that are measured at fair value based on the investment's net asset value. In many cases there are no observable market values for these investments and therefore management must estimate the fair value based on a comparison of the operating performance of the company to multiples in the marketplace for similar entities. This analysis requires significant judgment and actual values in a sale could differ materially from those estimated.

Short-term borrowed funds: Short-term borrowed funds represent debt securities sold short. These are entered into through BB&T's brokerage subsidiary. These trades are executed as a hedging strategy for the purposes of supporting institutional and retail client trading activities.

				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
												Private
												Equity and
						Covered		Residential		Net		Similar
Year Ended December 31, 2012				Trading		Securities		MSRs		Derivatives		Investments
				(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2012				$	1	$	984	$	563	$	59	$	261
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
		Included in earnings:
			Interest income		―		48		―		―		―
			Mortgage banking income		―		―		(32)		458		―
			Other noninterest income		―		―		―		―		21
		Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses)
			in OCI		―		88		―		―		―
	Purchases				4		―		―		―		101
	Issuances				―		―		270		308		―
	Sales				(4)		―		―		―		(59)
	Settlements				―		(126)		(174)		(771)		(1)
Balance at December 31, 2012				$	1	$	994	$	627	$	54	$	323
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for
	the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held
	at December 31, 2012			$	―	$	48	$	(32)	$	54	$	12

				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
																Private
						States &										Equity and
						Political		Other		Covered		Residential		Net		Similar
Year Ended December 31, 2011				Trading		Subdivisions		Securities		Securities		MSRs		Derivatives		Investments
				(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2011				$	11	$	119	$	7	$	954	$	830	$	(25)	$	266
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
		Included in earnings:
			Interest income		―		―		―		54		―		―		―
			Mortgage banking income		―		―		―		―		(341)		151		―
			Other noninterest income		(3)		―		―		―		―		―		64
		Included in unrealized net holding
			gains (losses) in OCI		―		(9)		(1)		24		―		―		―
	Purchases				7		―		―		―		―		―		61
	Issuances				―		―		―		―		225		110		―
	Sales				(14)		―		―		―		―		―		(112)
	Settlements				―		(53)		(1)		(48)		(151)		(177)		(15)
	Transfers into Level 3				―		―		―		―		―		―		1
	Transfers out of Level 3				―		(57)		(5)		―		―		―		(4)
Balance at December 31, 2011				$	1	$	―	$	―	$	984	$	563	$	59	$	261
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
	included in earnings for the period,
	attributable to assets and liabilities
	still held at December 31, 2011			$	―	$	―	$	―	$	54	$	(341)	$	59	$	39

				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
																Private
						States &										Equity and
						Political		Other		Covered		Residential		Net		Similar
Year Ended December 31, 2010				Trading		Subdivisions		Securities		Securities		MSRs		Derivatives		Investments
				(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2010				$	93	$	210	$	9	$	668	$	832	$	(20)	$	281
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
		Included in earnings:
			Interest income		―		―		―		61		―		―		―
			Mortgage banking income		―		―		―		―		(138)		246		―
			Other noninterest income		(1)		―		―		―		―		―		35
		Included in OCI			―		12		(1)		225		―		―		―
	Purchases, issuances and settlements				(5)		(87)		(1)		―		136		(251)		(50)
	Transfers in and/or out of Level 3				(76)		(16)		―		―		―		―		―
Balance at December 31, 2010				$	11	$	119	$	7	$	954	$	830	$	(25)	$	266
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
	included in earnings for the period,
	attributable to assets and liabilities
	still held at December 31, 2010			$	(2)	$	―	$	―	$	61	$	(138)	$	(25)	$	9

BB&T's policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of Levels 1, 2 and 3 as of the end of a reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2012, BB&T did not have any material transfer of securities between levels in the fair value hierarchy. During the year ended December 31, 2011, BB&T transferred certain state and political subdivision securities out of Level 3 as a result of management's decision to reclassify them from available for sale to held to maturity classification, which is not recorded at fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2010, transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 were the result of increased observable market activity for these securities. There were no gains or losses recognized as a result of the transfers of securities during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 or 2010.There were no significant transfers of securities between Level 1 and Level 2 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 or 2010.

The majority of BB&T's private equity and similar investments are in SBIC qualified funds. The significant investment strategies for these funds primarily focus on equity and subordinated debt investments in privately-held middle market companies. The majority of these investments are not redeemable and distributions are received as the underlying assets of the funds liquidate. The timing of distributions, which are expected to occur on various dates through 2025, is uncertain and dependent on various events such as recapitalizations, refinance transactions and ownership changes among others. Excluding the investment of future funds, BB&T estimates these investments have a weighted average remaining life of approximately three years; however, the timing and amount of distributions may vary significantly. As of December 31, 2012, restrictions on the ability to sell the investments include, but are not limited to, consent of a majority member or general partner approval for transfer of ownership. BB&T's investments are spread over numerous privately-held middle market companies, and thus the sensitivity to a change in fair value for any single investment is limited. The significant unobservable inputs for these investments are EBITDA multiples that ranged from 5x to 11x, with a weighted average of 7x, at December 31, 2012.

The following table details the fair value and unpaid principal balance of LHFS that were elected to be carried at fair value:
		December 31,
		2012						2011
				Aggregate						Aggregate
				Unpaid						Unpaid
		Fair		Principal				Fair		Principal
		Value		Balance		Difference		Value		Balance		Difference
		(Dollars in millions)
	LHFS reported at fair value (1)	$	3,761	$	3,652	$	109	$	3,736	$	3,652	$	84
(1)	The change in fair value is reflected in mortgage banking income. Excluding government guaranteed loans, there were no nonaccrual loans or loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest.

The following tables provide information about certain financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
					December 31,
					2012		2011
					(Dollars in millions)
	Assets that are still held (1):
		Impaired loans, excluding covered			$	137	$	389
		Foreclosed real estate, excluding covered				107		536
			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Negative valuation adjustments recognized (1):
		Impaired loans, excluding covered	$	109	$	348	$	602
		Foreclosed real estate, excluding covered		180		550		496
(1)	Classified as level 3 assets.

Additionally, accounting standards require the disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value. A financial instrument is defined as cash, evidence of an ownership interest in an entity or a contract that creates a contractual obligation or right to deliver or receive cash or another financial instrument from a second entity. For the financial instruments that BB&T does not record at fair value, estimates of fair value are made at a point in time, based on relevant market data and information about the financial instrument. Fair values are calculated based on the value of one trading unit without regard to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership of a financial instrument, possible tax ramifications, estimated transaction costs that may result from bulk sales or the relationship between various financial instruments. No readily available market exists for a significant portion of BB&T's financial instruments. Fair value estimates for these instruments are based on current economic conditions, currency and interest rate risk characteristics, loss experience and other factors. Many of these estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and cannot be determined with precision. Therefore, the calculated fair value estimates in many instances cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, may not be realizable in a current sale of the instrument. In addition, changes in assumptions could significantly affect these fair value estimates. The following methods and assumptions were used by BB&T in estimating the fair value of these financial instruments.

Cash and cash equivalents and segregated cash due from banks: For these short-term instruments, the carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair values.

Securities held to maturity: The fair values of securities held to maturity are based on a market approach using observable inputs such as benchmark yields and securities, TBA prices, reported trades, issuer spreads, current bids and offers, monthly payment information and collateral performance.

Loans receivable: The fair values for loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, applying interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms and credit quality, which are deemed to be indicative of orderly transactions in the current market. For commercial loans and leases, discount rates may be adjusted to address additional credit risk on lower risk grade instruments. For residential mortgage and other consumer loans, internal prepayment risk models are used to adjust contractual cash flows. Loans are aggregated into pools of similar terms and credit quality and discounted using a LIBOR based rate. The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair values.

FDIC loss share receivable: The fair value of the FDIC loss share receivable was estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, applying a risk free interest rate that is adjusted for the uncertainty in the timing and amount of these cash flows. The expected cash flows to/from the FDIC related to loans were estimated using the same assumptions that were used in determining the accounting values for the related loans. The expected cash flows to/from the FDIC related to securities are based upon the fair value of the related securities and the payment that would be required if the securities were sold for that amount. The FDIC loss share agreements are not transferrable and, accordingly, there is no market for this receivable.

Deposit liabilities: The fair values for demand deposits, interest-checking accounts, savings accounts and certain money market accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand. Fair values for CDs are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies current interest rates to aggregate expected maturities. In addition, nonfinancial instruments such as core deposit intangibles are not recorded at fair value. BB&T has developed long-term relationships with its customers through its deposit base and, in the opinion of management, these items add significant value to BB&T.

Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowed funds: The carrying amounts of Federal funds purchased, borrowings under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowed funds approximate their fair values.

Long-term debt: The fair values of long-term debt are estimated based on quoted market prices for the instrument if available, or for similar instruments if not available, or by using discounted cash flow analyses, based on BB&T's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of instruments.

Contractual commitments: The fair values of commitments are estimated using the fees charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair values also consider the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair values of guarantees and letters of credit are estimated based on the counterparties' creditworthiness and average default rates for loan products with similar risks. These respective fair value measurements would be categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Financial assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value are summarized below:
			Carrying		Total
	December 31, 2012		Amount		Fair Value		Level 2		Level 3
			(Dollars in millions)
	Financial assets:
		Securities held to maturity (1)	$	13,594	$	13,848	$	13,810	$	38
		Loans and leases, net of ALLL excluding covered loans		109,419		109,621		―		109,621
		Covered loans, net of ALLL		3,166		3,661		―		3,661
		FDIC loss share receivable		479		149		―		149
	Financial liabilities:
		Deposits		133,075		133,377		133,377		―
		Long-term debt		19,114		20,676		20,676		―

			Carrying
	December 31, 2011		Amount		Fair Value
			(Dollars in millions)
	Financial assets:
		Securities held to maturity (1)	$	14,094	$	14,098
		Loans and leases, net of ALLL, excluding covered loans		100,495		100,036
		Covered loans, net of ALLL		4,718		5,706
		FDIC loss share receivable		1,100		910
	Financial liabilities:
		Deposits		124,939		125,317
		Long-term debt		21,803		23,001
(1)	Excludes amounts deferred in OCI resulting from the transfer of securities available for sale to held to maturity.

The following is a summary of selected information pertaining to off-balance sheet financial instruments:
		December 31,
		2012				2011
		Notional/				Notional/
		Contract				Contract
		Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value
		(Dollars in millions)
	Commitments to extend, originate or purchase credit	$	43,760	$	81	$	41,575	$	73
	Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse		1,019		12		1,316		6
	Other loans sold with recourse		4,970		13		4,520		15
	Letters of credit and financial guarantees written		5,164		30		6,095		27

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Balances in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Total	$ (559)	$ (713)
Pre-tax [Member]
Unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs	(1,146)	(965)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(277)	(254)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on securities available for sale	960	421
FDIC's share of unrealized (gains) losses on securities available for sale under the loss share agreements	(410)	(311)
Other, net	(30)	(37)
Total	(903)	(1,146)
Deferred tax expense (benefit) [Member]
Unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs	(432)	(362)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(104)	(95)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on securities available for sale	362	158
FDIC's share of unrealized (gains) losses on securities available for sale under the loss share agreements	(154)	(116)
Other, net	(16)	(18)
Total	(344)	(433)
AOCI [Member]
Unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs	(714)	(603)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(173)	(159)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on securities available for sale	598	263
FDIC's share of unrealized (gains) losses on securities available for sale under the loss share agreements	(256)	(195)
Other, net	(14)	(19)
Total	$ (559)	$ (713)

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Computation of Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Computation of Earnings Per Share

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions, except per share data,
			shares in thousands)
Basic EPS:
		Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,916	$	1,289	$	816
	Weighted average number of common shares			698,739		696,532		692,489
	Basic EPS		$	2.74	$	1.85	$	1.18
Diluted EPS:
		Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,916	$	1,289	$	816
	Weighted average number of common shares			698,739		696,532		692,489
	Add:
		Effect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awards		10,138		8,636		8,550
	Weighted average number of diluted common shares			708,877		705,168		701,039
	Diluted EPS		$	2.70	$	1.83	$	1.16

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Benefit Plans (Changes in projected benefit obligation) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Service cost	$ 120	$ 105	$ 83
Interest cost	110	103	93
Qualified [Member]
Projected benefit obligation , January 1,	2,055	1,696
Service cost	113	99
Interest cost	100	93
Actuarial (gain) loss	296	218
Benefits paid	(57)	(51)
Acquisitions	41
Projected benefit obligation, December 31,	2,548	2,055
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	2,166	1,784
Nonqualified [Member]
Projected benefit obligation , January 1,	207	182
Service cost	7	6
Interest cost	10	10
Actuarial (gain) loss	70	17
Benefits paid	(7)	(8)
Projected benefit obligation, December 31,	287	207
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 213	$ 178

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax

Balances in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

			December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
					Deferred		After-				Deferred		After-
			Pre-Tax		Tax Expense		Tax		Pre-Tax		Tax Expense		Tax
			Amount		(Benefit)		Amount		Amount		(Benefit)		Amount
			(Dollars in millions)
Unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs			$	(1,146)	$	(432)	$	(714)	$	(965)	$	(362)	$	(603)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges				(277)		(104)		(173)		(254)		(95)		(159)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on securities
	available for sale			960		362		598		421		158		263
FDIC’s share of unrealized (gains) losses on
	securities available for sale under loss
	share agreements			(410)		(154)		(256)		(311)		(116)		(195)
Other, net				(30)		(16)		(14)		(37)		(18)		(19)
		Total	$	(903)	$	(344)	$	(559)	$	(1,146)	$	(433)	$	(713)

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Benefit Plans (Schedule of pre-tax amounts recognized in AOCI) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Qualified [Member]
Prior service credit (cost)	$ 1	$ 1
Net actuarial gain (loss)	(993)	(864)
Net amount recognized	(992)	(863)
Nonqualified [Member]
Prior service credit (cost)	(1)	(1)
Net actuarial gain (loss)	(128)	(63)
Net amount recognized	$ (129)	$ (64)

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
Net income	$ 2,028	$ 1,332	$ 854
OCI, Net of Tax
Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on securities available for sale	327	437	415
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on securities available for sale included in net income	8	(38)	(347)
Change in amounts attributable to the FDIC under the loss share agreements	(61)	(19)	(157)
Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(14)	(112)	(154)
Change in pension and postretirement liability	(111)	(235)	(90)
Other, net	5	1	3
Total OCI	154	34	(330)
Total comprehensive income	2,182	1,366	524
Tax Effect Of Items Included In OCI [Abstract]
Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on securities available for sale	200	261	252
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on securities available for sale included in net income	4	(24)	(207)
Change in amounts attributable to the FDIC under the loss share agreements	(38)	(11)	(94)
Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(9)	(67)	(94)
Change in pension and postretirement liability	(70)	(143)	(50)
Other, net	$ 2	$ 3	$ (2)

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Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 Yr
Schedule Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Stock Option Vesting Period Maximum Years Granted After 2009	4
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Stock Option Vesting Period Maximum Years Before 2010	5
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	34,900,000
Share Based Compensation Restricted Shares And Restricted Share Units Weighted Average Life	1.6
Restricted Shares And Restricted Share Units Expected To Vest Number	12,500,000
Share Based Compensation Restricted Shares And Restricted Share Units Expected To Vest Weighted Average Life	1.7
Common Stock Remaining Shares Authorized For Repurchase	44,000,000
2004 Plan [Member]
Schedule Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Non-qualified and incentive stock options	30,600,000
Share-based compensation, shares authorized under stock option plans, exercise price range, lower range limit	16.88
Share-based compensation, shares authorized under stock option plans, exercise price range, upper range limit	44.20
Restricted shares and restricted share units outstanding	13,900,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Term Years	10
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	0
Omnibus Plan [Member]
Schedule Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Non-qualified and incentive stock options	14,700,000
Share-based compensation, shares authorized under stock option plans, exercise price range, lower range limit	32.66
Share-based compensation, shares authorized under stock option plans, exercise price range, upper range limit	43.25
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Term Years	10
2012 Plan [Member]
Schedule Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Restricted shares and restricted share units outstanding	110,000

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Securities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Securities

Securities

NOTE 2. Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and approximate fair values of securities available for sale and held to maturity were as follows:
				Amortized		Gross Unrealized				Fair
	December 31, 2012			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
				(Dollars in millions)
	Securities available for sale:
		GSE securities		$	290	$	—	$	—	$	290
		RMBS issued by GSE			20,482		466		18		20,930
		States and political subdivisions			1,948		153		90		2,011
		Non-agency RMBS			307		16		11		312
		Other securities			3		—		—		3
		Covered securities			1,147		444		—		1,591
			Total securities available for sale	$	24,177	$	1,079	$	119	$	25,137
	Securities held to maturity:
		GSE securities		$	3,808	$	17	$	1	$	3,824
		RMBS issued by GSE			9,273		238		1		9,510
		States and political subdivisions			34		1		1		34
		Other securities			479		4		3		480
			Total securities held to maturity	$	13,594	$	260	$	6	$	13,848

			Amortized		Gross Unrealized				Fair
December 31, 2011			Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
			(Dollars in millions)
Securities available for sale:
	GSE securities		$	305	$	1	$	—	$	306
	RMBS issued by GSE			17,940		199		7		18,132
	States and political subdivisions			1,977		91		145		1,923
	Non-agency RMBS			423		—		55		368
	Other securities			7		—		—		7
	Covered securities			1,240		343		6		1,577
		Total securities available for sale	$	21,892	$	634	$	213	$	22,313
Securities held to maturity:
	GSE securities		$	500	$	—	$	—	$	500
	RMBS issued by GSE			13,028		32		23		13,037
	States and political subdivisions			35		—		2		33
	Other securities			531		1		4		528
		Total securities held to maturity	$	14,094	$	33	$	29	$	14,098

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the fair value of covered securities included $1.3 billion of non-agency RMBSand $326 million of municipal securities.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, securities with carrying values of approximately $19.0 billion and $15.5 billion, respectively, were pledged to secure municipal deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, other borrowings, and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

BB&T had certain investments in marketable debt securities and RMBS issued byFNMA andFHLMC that exceeded ten percent of shareholders' equity at December 31, 2012. The FNMA investments had total amortized cost and fair value of $13.1 billion and $13.3billion, respectively.TheFHLMCinvestments had total amortized cost and fair value of $7.9billion.

The gross realized gains and losses recognized in income are reflected in the following table:
			Years Ended December 31,
				2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
	Gross gains		$	1	$	175	$	607
	Gross losses			(4)		(1)		(22)
		Net realized gains (losses)	$	(3)	$	174	$	585

The following table reflects changes in credit losses on other-than-temporarily impaired securities, which was primarily non-agency RMBS, where a portion of the unrealized loss was recognized in OCI. OTTI of $4 million related to covered securities during 2012 is not reflected in this table.

			Years Ended December 31,
			2012		2011		2010
			(Dollars in millions)
Balance at beginning of period			$	130	$	31	$	2
	Credit losses on securities not previously considered other-than-temporarily
		impaired		―		1		4
	Credit losses on securities for which OTTI was previously recognized			5		111		28
	Reductions for securities sold/settled during the period			(30)		(13)		(3)
Balance at end of period			$	105	$	130	$	31

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown in the accompanying table. The expected life of RMBS will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay the underlying mortgage loans with or without prepayment penalties. For purposes of the maturity table, RMBS, which are not due at a single maturity date, have been included in maturity groupings based on the contractual maturity.

		Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
		Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
December 31, 2012		Cost		Value		Cost		Value
		(Dollars in millions)
Due in one year or less		$	190	$	190	$	―	$	―
Due after one year through five years			130		133		―		―
Due after five years through ten years			636		676		3,674		3,688
Due after ten years			23,221		24,138		9,920		10,160
	Total debt securities	$	24,177	$	25,137	$	13,594	$	13,848

The following tables reflect the gross unrealized losses and fair values of BB&T’s investments, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
				Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
				Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	December 31, 2012			Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
				(Dollars in millions)
	Securities available for sale:
		RMBS issued by GSE		$	2,662	$	18	$	—	$	—	$	2,662	$	18
		States and political subdivisions			52		1		478		89		530		90
		Non-agency RMBS			—		—		113		11		113		11
			Total	$	2,714	$	19	$	591	$	100	$	3,305	$	119
	Securities held to maturity:
		GSE securities		$	805	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	805	$	1
		RMBS issued by GSE			593		1		—		—		593		1
		States and political subdivisions			22		1		—		—		22		1
		Other securities			266		3		—		—		266		3
			Total	$	1,686	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	1,686	$	6

			Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
			Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
December 31, 2011			Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
			(Dollars in millions)
Securities available for sale:
	RMBS issued by GSE		$	3,098	$	7	$	—	$	—	$	3,098	$	7
	States and political subdivisions			16		3		702		142		718		145
	Non-agency RMBS			—		—		368		55		368		55
	Covered securities			29		6		—		—		29		6
		Total	$	3,143	$	16	$	1,070	$	197	$	4,213	$	213
Securities held to maturity:
	RMBS issued by GSE		$	7,770	$	23	$	—	$	—	$	7,770	$	23
	States and political subdivisions			33		2		—		—		33		2
	Other securities			207		4		—		—		207		4
		Total	$	8,010	$	29	$	—	$	—	$	8,010	$	29

BB&T conducts periodic reviews to identify and evaluate each investment with an unrealized loss for OTTI. An unrealized loss exists when the current fair value of an individual security is less than its amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses that are determined to be temporary in nature are recorded, net of tax, in AOCI for available-for-sale securities.

Factors considered in determining whether a loss is temporary include:

• The financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events that may influence the operations of the issuer;
• BB&T's intent to sell and whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these debt securities before the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis;
• The length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost;
• Whether the decline in fair value is attributable to specific conditions, such as conditions in an industry or in a geographic area;
• Whether a debt security has been downgraded by a rating agency;
• Whether the financial condition of the issuer has deteriorated;
• The seniority of the security;
• Whether dividends have been reduced or eliminated, or scheduled interest payments on debt securities have not been made; and
• Any other relevant available information.

To the extent that BB&T has identified OTTI and does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that BB&T will not be required to sell the security prior to recovery, the credit component of the unrealized loss is recognized in earnings and the non-credit component is recognized in AOCI. In making this determination, BB&T considers its expected liquidity and capital needs, including its asset/liability management needs, forecasts, strategies and other relevant information.

BB&T uses cash flow modeling to evaluate non-agency RMBS in an unrealized loss position for potential credit impairment. These models give consideration to long-term macroeconomic factors applied to current security default rates, prepayment rates and recovery rates and security-level performance. At December 31, 2012, four non-agency RMBS with an unrealized loss were below investment grade. None of the unrealized losses were significant.

At December 31, 2012, $79 million of unrealized loss on municipal securitieswas the result of fair value hedge basis adjustments that are a component of amortized cost. Municipal securities in an unrealized loss position are evaluated for credit impairment through a qualitative analysis of issuer performance and the primary source of repayment. The evaluation of municipal securities indicated there were no credit losses evident.

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Loans and Leases (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Loans and Leases
Unearned income and net deferred loan fees and costs	$ 298,000,000	$ 374,000,000
Gross additional interest income that would have been earned if NPLs had performed in accordance with original terms	70,000,000	93,000,000	131,000,000
Loans secured by real estate	$ 75,400,000,000

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Loan Servicing (Commercial Mortgage Banking Activities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loan Servicing [Abstract]
Unpaid principal balance of CRE mortgages serviced for others	$ 29,520	$ 25,367
CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions	4,970	4,520
Maximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages sold with recourse liability	1,368	1,226
Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure	13	15
Originated CRE mortgages during the period - year to date	$ 4,934	$ 4,803

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Benefit Plans (Changes in fair value of plan assets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Fair value of plan assets, December 31,	$ 2,934	[1],[2],[3]	$ 2,462	[1],[2],[3]
Qualified [Member]
Fair value of plan assets, January 1,	2,478		2,484
Actual return on plan assets	295		45
Employer contributions	202		0
Benefits paid	(57)		(51)
Acquisitions	34
Fair value of plan assets, December 31,	2,952		2,478
Funded status at end of year	404		423
Nonqualified [Member]
Fair value of plan assets, January 1,	0		0
Actual return on plan assets	0		0
Employer contributions	7		8
Benefits paid	(7)		(8)
Fair value of plan assets, December 31,	0		0
Funded status at end of year	$ (287)		$ (207)

[1] Includes 3.7 million and 3.6 million shares of BB&T common stock valued at $107 million and $92 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

[2] Includes a common/commingled fund that consists of assets from several accounts, pooled together, to reduce management and administration costs.

[3] Excludes accrued income of $18 million and $16 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Allowance for Credit Losses (Aging Analysis of Past Due Loans and Leases) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered Current	$ 107,836	[1],[2]	$ 99,112	[1],[2]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	1,152	[1],[2]	1,213	[1],[2]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	419	[1],[2]	405	[1],[2]
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Excluding Covered	1,380	[1],[2]	1,872	[1],[2]
Total Loans And Leases Excluding Covered Loans	110,787	[1],[2]	102,602	[1],[2]
Mortgage Loans Guaranteed By GNMA 90 Days Or More Past Due	517		426
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered Current	37,706		35,746
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	42		85
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	1		2
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Excluding Covered	546		582
Total Loans And Leases Excluding Covered Loans	38,295		36,415
CRE - Other
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered Current	11,237		10,273
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	12		22
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	0		0
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Excluding Covered	212		394
Total Loans And Leases Excluding Covered Loans	11,461		10,689
CRE - Residential ADC
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered Current	1,131		1,671
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	2		14
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	0		0
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Excluding Covered	128		376
Total Loans And Leases Excluding Covered Loans	1,261		2,061
Commercial Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered Current	4,106		3,589
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	20		25
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	9		4
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Excluding Covered	3		8
Total Loans And Leases Excluding Covered Loans	4,138		3,626
Direct Retail Lending [Member]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered Current	15,502		14,146
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	145		162
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	38		56
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Excluding Covered	132		142
Total Loans And Leases Excluding Covered Loans	15,817		14,506
Retail Revolving Credit [Member]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered Current	2,291		2,173
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	23		22
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	16		17
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Excluding Covered	0		0
Total Loans And Leases Excluding Covered Loans	2,330		2,212
Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered Current	22,555	[1],[2]	19,406	[1],[2]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	582	[1],[2]	560	[1],[2]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	344	[1],[2]	307	[1],[2]
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Excluding Covered	269	[1],[2]	308	[1],[2]
Total Loans And Leases Excluding Covered Loans	23,750	[1],[2]	20,581	[1],[2]
Mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA 30-89 days past due	5		7
Retail Sales Finance [Member]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered Current	7,663		7,301
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	56		75
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	10		18
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Excluding Covered	7		7
Total Loans And Leases Excluding Covered Loans	7,736		7,401
Retail Other Lending Subsidiaries [Member]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered Current	5,645		4,807
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	270		248
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	1		1
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Excluding Covered	83		55
Total Loans And Leases Excluding Covered Loans	5,999		5,111
Government Guaranteed Loans [Member] | Retail Residential Mortgage [Member]
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 30-89 Days Past Due	84		81
Loans and Leases Excluding Covered 90 Days Or More Past Due	$ 252		$ 203

[1] Residential mortgage loans include $84 million and $81 million in government guaranteed loans 30-89 days past due, and $252 million and $203 million in government guaranteed loans 90 days or more past due as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

[2] Residential mortgage loans exclude $5 million and $7 million in loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase which are past due 30-89 days at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Residential mortgage loans exclude $517 million and $426 million in loans guaranteed by GNMA that BB&T has the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase, which are past due 90 days or more at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Derivative Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

NOTE 19.Derivative Financial Instruments

The following tables set forth certain information concerning BB&T’s derivative financial instruments and related hedged items as of the periods indicated:
Derivative Classifications and Hedging Relationships
							December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
						Hedged Item or	Notional		Fair Value				Notional		Fair Value
						Transaction	Amount		Gain (1)		Loss (1)		Amount		Gain (1)		Loss (1)
							(Dollars in millions)
Cash Flow Hedges: (2)
	Interest rate contracts:
		Pay fixed swaps				3 month LIBOR funding	$	6,035	$	―	$	(298)	$	5,750	$	―	$	(307)
				Total				6,035		―		(298)		5,750		―		(307)
Net Investment Hedges:
	Foreign exchange contracts							―		―		―		73		1		―
				Total				―		―		―		73		1		―
Fair Value Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts:
		Receive fixed swaps and option trades				Long-term debt		800		182		―		2,556		254		―
		Pay fixed swaps				Commercial loans		187		―		(7)		98		―		(5)
		Pay fixed swaps				Municipal securities		345		―		(153)		355		―		(158)
				Total				1,332		182		(160)		3,009		254		(163)
Not Designated as Hedges:
	Client-related and other risk management:
		Interest rate contracts:
			Receive fixed swaps					9,352		687		―		9,176		703		―
			Pay fixed swaps					9,464		―		(717)		9,255		―		(730)
			Other swaps					2,273		1		(2)		2,450		―		(6)
			Option trades					814		23		(26)		1,004		38		(40)
			Futures contracts					109		―		―		240		―		―
			Risk participations					204		―		―		150		―		―
		Foreign exchange contracts						1,005		5		(4)		575		6		(8)
				Total				23,221		716		(749)		22,850		747		(784)
	Mortgage Banking:
		Interest rate contracts:
			Receive fixed swaps					114		―		(2)		50		1		―
			Pay fixed swaps					―		―		―		16		―		―
			Interest rate lock commitments					6,064		55		(1)		4,977		60		(1)
			When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward
				commitments				8,886		10		(19)		7,125		10		(88)
			Option trades					70		6		―		70		5		―
			Futures contracts					31		―		―		65		1		―
				Total				15,165		71		(22)		12,303		77		(89)
	MSRs:
		Interest rate contracts:
			Receive fixed swaps					5,178		110		(27)		5,616		154		(1)
			Pay fixed swaps					5,389		7		(94)		4,651		1		(111)
			Option trades					14,510		363		(88)		9,640		273		(51)
			Futures contracts					30		―		―		38		―		―
			When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward
				commitments				2,406		2		―		3,651		18		―
				Total				27,513		482		(209)		23,596		446		(163)
					Total nonhedging derivatives			65,899		1,269		(980)		58,749		1,270		(1,036)
Total Derivatives							$	73,266	$	1,451	$	(1,438)	$	67,581	$	1,525	$	(1,506)
(1)	Derivatives in a gain position are recorded as Other assets and derivatives in a loss position are recorded as Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)	Cash flow hedges are hedging the first unhedged forecasted settlements associated with the listed hedged item descriptions.

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
				Effective Portion
				Pre-tax Gain (Loss)						Location of		Pre-tax Gain (Loss) Reclassified
				Recognized in OCI						Amounts Reclassified		from AOCI into Income
				2012		2011		2010		from AOCI into Income		2012		2011		2010
					(Dollars in millions)
Cash Flow Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts			$	(84)	$	(225)	$	(233)	Total interest income		$	11	$	26	$	44
										Total interest expense			(72)		(72)		(29)
												$	(61)	$	(46)	$	15
												Pre-tax Gain (Loss)
										Location of Amounts		Recognized in Income
										Recognized in Income		2012		2011		2010
											(Dollars in millions)
Fair Value Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts									Total interest income		$	(21)	$	(21)	$	(19)
										Total interest expense			288		314		179
												$	267	$	293	$	160
Not Designated as Hedges:
	Client-related and other risk management:
			Interest rate contracts							Other income		$	35	$	10	$	5
			Foreign exchange contracts							Other income			9		6		6
	Mortgage Banking:
		Interest rate contracts								Mortgage banking income			59		(70)		33
	MSRs:
		Interest rate contracts								Mortgage banking income			128		394		196
												$	231	$	340	$	240

BB&T uses a variety of derivative instruments to manage interest rate and foreign exchange risks. These instruments consist of interest-rate swaps, swaptions, caps, floors, collars, financial forward and futures contracts, when-issued securities, foreign exchange contracts and options written and purchased. A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its cash flows, and therefore its value, by reference to an underlying instrument, index or referenced interest rate. There are four areas of risk management addressed through the use of derivatives: balance sheet management, mortgage banking operations, MSRs and client-related and other risk management activities. No portion of the change in fair value of the derivative has been excluded from effectiveness testing. The ineffective portion was immaterial for all periods presented.

Cash Flow Hedges

BB&T's floating rate business loans, overnight funding, FHLB advances, medium-term bank notes and long-term debt expose it to variability in cash flows for interest payments. The risk management objective for these floating rate assets and liabilities is to hedge the variability in the interest payments and receipts on future cash flows for forecasted transactions. All of BB&T's current cash flow hedges are hedging exposure to variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions related to the payment of variable interest on then existing financial instruments.

For a qualifying cash flow hedge, the portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives that has been highly effective is recognized in OCI until the related cash flows from the hedged item are recognized in earnings. If a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge is terminated or ceases to be highly effective, the gain or loss in OCI is amortized to earnings over the period the forecasted hedged transactions impact earnings. If a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring during the forecast period or within a short period thereafter, hedge accounting is ceased and any gain or loss included in OCI is reported in earnings immediately. At December 31, 2012, BB&T had $173 million of unrecognized after-tax losses on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges recorded in OCI, compared to $159 million of unrecognized after-tax losses at December 31, 2011.

The estimated amount to be reclassified from OCI into earnings during the next 12 months is a loss totaling approximately $59 million. This includes active hedges and gains and losses related to hedges that were terminated early for which the forecasted transactions are still probable. The proceeds from these terminations were included in cash flows from financing activities.

Fair Value Hedges

BB&T's fixed rate long-term debt, CDs, FHLB advances, loans and state and political subdivision securitiesproduce exposure to losses in value as interest rates change. The risk management objective for hedging fixed rate assets and liabilities is to convert the fixed rate paid or received to a floating rate. BB&T accomplishes its risk management objective by hedging exposure to changes in fair value of fixed rate financial instruments primarily through the use of swaps. For a qualifying fair value hedge, changes in the value of the derivatives that have been highly effective as hedges are recognized in current period earnings along with the corresponding changes in the fair value of the designated hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged.

During the yearsended December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&Tterminated certain fair value hedges related to its long-term debt and municipal securities and received net proceeds of $85 million and $185 million, respectively. When a hedge has been terminated but the hedged item remains outstanding, the proceeds from the termination of these hedges have been reflected as part of the carrying value of the underlying debt/other financial instrument and are being amortized to earnings over its estimated remaining life. The proceeds from these terminations were included in cash flows from financing activities. During the yearsended December 31, 2012 and 2011, BB&T recognized pre-tax benefits of $256 million and $205million, respectively, through reductions of interest expense from previously unwound fair value debthedges.

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges

Derivatives not designated as hedgesare those that are entered into as either balance sheet risk management instruments or to facilitate client needs. Balance sheet risk management hedges are those hedges that do not qualify to be treated as a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge or a foreign currency hedge for accounting purposes, but are necessary to economically manage the risk associated with an asset or liability.

This category of hedges includes derivatives that hedge mortgage banking operations and MSRs. For mortgage loans originated for sale, BB&T is exposed to changes in market rates and conditions subsequent to the interest rate lock and funding date. BB&T's risk management strategy related to its interest rate lock commitment derivatives and LHFS includes using mortgage-based derivatives such as forward commitments and options in order to mitigate market risk. For MSRs, BB&T uses various derivative instruments to mitigate the income statement effect of changes in the fair value of its MSRs. For the year ended December 31, 2012, BB&T recorded a gainof $128 million related to these derivatives, which was offset by a negative $32 million valuation adjustment related to the MSR. For the year ended December 31, 2011, BB&T recorded a gain of $394 million related to these derivatives, which was offset by a negative $341 million valuation adjustment related to the MSR.

BB&T also held, as risk management instruments, other derivatives not designated as hedges primarily to facilitate transactionson behalf of its clients, as well as activities related to balance sheet management.

Derivatives Credit Risk – Dealer Counterparties

Credit risk related to derivatives arises when amounts receivable from a counterparty exceed those payable to the same counterparty. BB&T addresses the risk of loss by subjecting dealer counterparties to credit reviews and approvals similar to those used in making loans or other extensions of credit and by requiring collateral. Dealer counterparties operate under agreements to provide cash and/or liquid collateral when unsecured loss positions exceed negotiated limits.

As of December 31, 2012, BB&T had received cash collateral from dealer counterparties totaling $44 million related to derivatives in a gain position of $40 million and had posted $639 million in cash collateral to dealer counterparties to secure derivatives in a loss position of $650 million. In the event that BB&T's credit ratings had been downgraded below investment grade, the amount of collateral posted to these counterparties would have increased by $12 million. As of December 31, 2011, BB&T had received cash collateral from dealer counterparties totaling $82 million related to derivatives in a gain position of $79 million and had posted $639 million in cash collateral to dealer counterparties to secure derivatives in a loss position of $669 million. In the event that BB&T's credit ratings had been downgraded below investment grade, the amount of collateral posted to these counterparties would have increased by $30 million.

After collateral postings are considered, BB&T had no unsecured positions in a gain with dealer counterparties at December 31, 2012, compared to $3 million atDecember 31, 2011. All of BB&T's derivative contracts with dealer counterparties settle on a monthly, quarterly or semiannual basis, with daily movement of collateral between counterparties required within established netting agreements. BB&T only transacts with dealer counterparties that are national market makers with strong credit ratings.

Derivatives Credit Risk – Central Clearing Parties

BB&T also clears certain derivatives through central clearing parties that require initial margin collateral, as well as additional collateral for trades in a net loss position. Initial margin collateral requirements are established by central clearing parties on varying bases, with such amounts generally designed to offset the risk of non-payment. Initial margin is generally calculated by applying the maximum loss experienced in value over a specified time horizon to the portfolio of existing trades. As of December 31, 2012, BB&T had posted $111 million in cash collateral, including initial margin, related to the clearing of derivatives in an $11 million net loss position. As of December 31, 2011, BB&T had posted $145 million in cash collateral, including initial margin, related to the clearing of derivatives in a $60 million net loss position. BB&T had nosignificantunsecured positions in a gain with central clearing parties at December 31, 2012.

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Parent Company Financial Statements (Parent Company Statement of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Parent Company Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Net income	$ 2,028	$ 1,332	$ 854
OCI, Net of Tax
Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on securities available for sale	327	437	415
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on securities available for sale included in net income	8	(38)	(347)
Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(14)	(112)	(154)
Other, net	5	1	3
Total OCI	154	34	(330)
Total comprehensive income	2,182	1,366	524
Income Tax Effect Of Items Included In OCI
Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on securities available for sale	200	261	252
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on securities available for sale included in net income	4	(24)	(207)
Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(9)	(67)	(94)
Other, net	2	3	(2)
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Net income	2,028	1,332	854
OCI, Net of Tax
Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on securities available for sale	0	0	7
Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(2)	(1)	0
Other, net	1	(8)	0
Total OCI	(1)	(9)	7
Total comprehensive income	2,027	1,323	861
Income Tax Effect Of Items Included In OCI
Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during the period on securities available for sale	0	0	3
Change in unrecognized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(1)	0	0
Other, net	$ 0	$ (4)	$ 0

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Computation of Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 1,916	$ 1,289	$ 816
Weighted average number of common shares	698,739	696,532	692,489
Basic EPS	$ 2.74	$ 1.85	$ 1.18
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted	708,877	705,168	701,039
Diluted EPS	$ 2.70	$ 1.83	$ 1.16
EPS, Basic [Member]
Net income available to common shareholders	1,916	1,289	816
Weighted average number of common shares	698,739	696,532	692,489
Basic EPS	$ 2.74	$ 1.85	$ 1.18
EPS, Diluted [Member]
Weighted average number of common shares	698,739	696,532	692,489
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 1,916	$ 1,289	$ 816
Effect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awards	10,138	8,636	8,550
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted	708,877	705,168	701,039
Diluted EPS	$ 2.70	$ 1.83	$ 1.16

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Dealer Counterparties [Member]
Cash collateral received to secure loss from counterparty related to derivative credit risk	$ 44	$ 82
Cash collateral posted related to derivative activities	639	639
Derivatives in a gain position for which collateral has been received	40	79
Derivatives in loss position for which collateral has been posted	650	669
Required increase in posted collateral for ratings downgrade	12	30
Unsecured position in a gain with derivative dealers	0	3
Central Clearing Parties [Member]
Cash collateral posted related to derivative activities	111	145
Derivatives in loss position for which collateral has been posted	11	60
Unsecured position in a gain with derivative dealers	0
Pre-tax [Member]
Unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(277)	(254)
Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as a hedge	128	394
Valuation adjustment related to the mortgage servicing assets	(32)	(341)
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(173)	(159)
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Pre-tax [Member]
Estimated amount in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be reclassified within twelve months	(59)
Fair Value Hedges [Member]
Proceeds from terminated fair value hedges	85	185
Pre-tax benefits from reductions of interest expense from previous hedge unwinds	$ 256	$ 205

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Premises and Equipment (Summary of Premises and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012 Building and Building Improvements [Member] Yr	Dec. 31, 2012 Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Yr
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land and land improvements	$ 547	$ 508
Buildings and building improvements	1,235	1,220
Furniture and equipment	1,141	1,132
Leasehold improvements	555	521
Construction in progress	37	37
Capitalized leases on premises and equipment	59	52
Total	3,574	3,470
Less-accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,686)	(1,615)
Net premises and equipment	$ 1,888	$ 1,855
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life Years			40
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum				5
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum				10

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Deposits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Deposits By Type

Summary of Deposits

		December 31,
		2012		2011
		(Dollars in millions)
Noninterest-bearing deposits		$	32,452	$	25,684
Interest checking			21,091		20,701
Money market and savings			47,908		44,618
Certificates and other time deposits			31,624		33,899
Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing			―		37
	Total deposits	$	133,075	$	124,939
Time deposits $100,000 and greater		$	19,328	$	19,819

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

NOTE 12.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The balances in AOCI are shown in the following table:
				December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
						Deferred		After-				Deferred		After-
				Pre-Tax		Tax Expense		Tax		Pre-Tax		Tax Expense		Tax
				Amount		(Benefit)		Amount		Amount		(Benefit)		Amount
				(Dollars in millions)
	Unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs			$	(1,146)	$	(432)	$	(714)	$	(965)	$	(362)	$	(603)
	Unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges				(277)		(104)		(173)		(254)		(95)		(159)
	Unrealized net gains (losses) on securities
		available for sale			960		362		598		421		158		263
	FDIC’s share of unrealized (gains) losses on
		securities available for sale under loss
		share agreements			(410)		(154)		(256)		(311)		(116)		(195)
	Other, net				(30)		(16)		(14)		(37)		(18)		(19)
			Total	$	(903)	$	(344)	$	(559)	$	(1,146)	$	(433)	$	(713)

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, unrealized net losses on securities available for sale, excluding covered securities, included $11 million and $55 million, respectively, of pre-tax losses related to other-than-temporarily impaired non-agency RMBS where a portion of the loss was recognized in net income.

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Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Mar. 31, 2013 Qualified [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 International Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discretionary contributions made to the qualified pension plan				$ 270
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Minimum	40.00%				10.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Maximum	52.00%				20.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities, Range Minimum	25.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities, Range Maximum	40.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other, Range Minimum	0.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other, Range Maximum	12.00%
Defined Contribution Plan Employee Contribution Percentage Of Cash Compensation Minimum	1.00%
Defined Contribution Plan Employee Contribution Percentage Of Cash Compensation Maximum	50.00%
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percentage Of Employee Compensation Maximum	6.00%
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Contribution Amount	$ 97	$ 85	$ 83