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.