Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Oct. 31, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/  
Entity Central Index Key 0000070858  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2011
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   10,135,871,814