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Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions
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6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2009
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Jul. 31, 2009
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Jun. 30, 2008
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Entity Information [Line Items]
| X |
- Definition
Container to assemble all relevant information about each entity associated with the document instance
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Entity Registrant Name
| X |
- Definition
The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation 12B
-Number 240
-Section 12b
-Subsection 1
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BB&T Corporation |
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Entity Central Index Key
| X |
- Definition
The Central Index Key (CIK) is a unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is a required entry in forms filed with the SEC.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation 12B
-Number 240
-Section 12b
-Subsection 1
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0000092230 |
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Current Fiscal Year End Date
| X |
- Definition
End date of current fiscal year
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| Data Type: |
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--12-31 |
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Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
| X |
- Definition
Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.
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Yes |
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Entity Voluntary Filers
| X |
- Definition
Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.
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No |
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Entity Current Reporting Status
| X |
- Definition
Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have 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 registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.
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| Name: |
dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus |
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Yes |
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Entity Filer Category
| X |
- Definition
Indicate whether registrants are (1) Large accelerated filers, (2) Accelerated filers, (3) Non-accelerated filers, or (4) Smaller reporting companies. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.
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Large Accelerated Filer |
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Entity Public Float
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- Definition
State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.
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| Name: |
dei_EntityPublicFloat |
| Namespace Prefix: |
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| Data Type: |
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| Balance Type: |
credit |
| Period Type: |
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$ 12,700 |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
| X |
- Definition
Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.
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| Data Type: |
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| Balance Type: |
na |
| Period Type: |
instant |
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648,138,236 |
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