Bank of America Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Details)

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Value	$ 14,564	$ 14,553
Accumulated Amortization	11,737	11,564
Net Carrying Value	2,827	2,989
International Consumer Credit Card Business \| Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Disposal group, intangible assets	61	67
Trade Names
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill)	1,600	1,600
Purchased credit card relationships
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Value	6,841	6,830
Accumulated Amortization	6,311	6,243
Net Carrying Value	530	587
Core deposit intangibles
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Value	3,836	3,836
Accumulated Amortization	2,071	2,046
Net Carrying Value	1,765	1,790
Customer relationships
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Value	3,887	3,887
Accumulated Amortization	3,355	3,275
Net Carrying Value	$ 532	$ 612

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