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Document And Entity Information
Jul. 15, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jul. 15, 2025
Entity Registrant Name HANCOCK WHITNEY CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key 0000750577
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity File Number 001-36872
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MS
Entity Tax Identification Number 64-0693170
Entity Address, Address Line One Hancock Whitney Plaza
Entity Address, Address Line Two 2510 14th Street
Entity Address, City or Town Gulfport
Entity Address, State or Province MS
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 39501
City Area Code (228)
Local Phone Number 868-4000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.25% SUBORDINATED NOTES
Trading Symbol HWCPZ
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Common Stock Par Value Dollar Three Point Three Three Per Share [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security COMMON STOCK, $3.33 PAR VALUE
Trading Symbol HWC
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ