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Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 16, 2025
Entity File Number 001-36502
Entity Registrant Name Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0000022356
Entity Tax Identification Number 43-0889454
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MO
Entity Address, Address Line One 1000 Walnut
Entity Address, City or Town Kansas City
Entity Address, State or Province MO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 64106
City Area Code 816
Local Phone Number 234-2000
Written Communications true
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security $5 Par Value Common Stock
Trading Symbol CBSH
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false