v3.25.2
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income - Parenthetical (Details)
$ in Millions
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Disclosure Of Analysis Of Income And Expense [Line Items]  
Gains (losses) on financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, before tax $ (640)
– foreign exchange losses reclassified to income statement on disposal or dilution of a foreign operation 224 [1]
Bank of Communications Co., Limited  
Disclosure Of Analysis Of Income And Expense [Line Items]  
– foreign exchange losses reclassified to income statement on disposal or dilution of a foreign operation 197
Retail banking operations in France  
Disclosure Of Analysis Of Income And Expense [Line Items]  
Gains (losses) on financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, before tax $ 1,400
[1] Amount in 1H25 includes the recycling of a $197m foreign currency translation reserves loss and $56m other reserves gain as a result of the dilution of the
shareholding in BoCom.