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Document and Entity Information
Jan. 26, 2023
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name SCHWAB CHARLES CORP
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000316709
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 26, 2023
Entity File Number 1-9700
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 94-3025021
Entity Address, Address Line One 3000 Schwab Way
Entity Address, City or Town Westlake
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 76262
City Area Code (817)
Local Phone Number 859-5000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock - $.01 par value per share
Trading Symbol SCHW
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th ownership interest in a share of 5.95% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D
Trading Symbol SCHW PrD
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series J Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th ownership interest in a share of 4.450% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series J
Trading Symbol SCHW PrJ
Security Exchange Name NYSE