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

Derivatives - Other Risk Management Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Interest rate lock commitments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging	$ 20	$ 8	$ 56	$ 36
Other income \| Interest rate risk on mortgage activities
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging	110	(45)	361	(206)
Other income \| Credit risk on loans
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging	(8)	(2)	(48)	(7)
Other income \| Interest rate and foreign currency risk on ALM activities
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging	$ 2,517	$ 487	$ 3,337	$ 1,050