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Benefit Plans
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]  
Benefit Plans

NOTE 12. Benefit Plans

The following tables summarize the components of net periodic benefit cost recognized for BB&T’s pension plans for the periods presented:
                
    Qualified Plan Nonqualified Plans 
    Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 
    2013 2012 2013 2012 
                
    (Dollars in millions) 
 Service cost $ 37 $ 29 $ 3 $ 2 
 Interest cost   27   25   3   3 
 Estimated return on plan assets   (64)   (49)     
 Amortization and other   20   17   3   1 
  Net periodic benefit cost $ 20 $ 22 $ 9 $ 6 

BB&T makes contributions to the qualified pension plan in amounts between the minimum required for funding standard accounts and the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes. A discretionary contribution of $270 million was made in the first quarter of 2013. Management is considering additional contributions in 2013.