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Other Regulatory Matters (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated [Member]
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| Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items] | ||
| Tier 1 amount | $ 5,557 | $ 5,022 |
| Tier 1 ratio | 12.11% | 11.55% |
| Risk based capital amount | 6,778 | 6,285 |
| Risk based capital ratio | 14.77% | 14.46% |
| Tier 1 Leverage amount | 5,557 | 5,022 |
| Tier 1 Leverage ratio | 10.28% | 9.41% |
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Huntington National Bank [Member]
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| Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items] | ||
| Tier 1 amount | 4,245 | 3,683 |
| Tier 1 ratio | 9.30% | 8.51% |
| Risk based capital amount | 5,753 | 5,549 |
| Risk based capital ratio | 12.60% | 12.82% |
| Tier 1 Leverage amount | $ 4,245 | $ 3,683 |
| Tier 1 Leverage ratio | 7.89% | 6.97% |
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The amount of total capital as defined in the regulations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total Capital divided by risk weighted assets as defined in the regulations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tier 1 Leverage Capital as defined in the regulations. Also called Core Capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tier 1 Leverage Capital divided by average assets as defined in the regulations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tier 1 Risk Based Capital as defined in the regulations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tier 1 capital divided by risk weighted assets as defined by regulations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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