Document And Entity Information
| Document And Entity Information | Jul. 26, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 26, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WESBANCO, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000203596 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-39442 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WV |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 55-0571723 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 Bank Plaza |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Wheeling |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WV |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 26003 |
| City Area Code | 304 |
| Local Phone Number | 234-9000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock $2.0833 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | WSBC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Depositary Shares [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Depositary Shares (each representing 1/40th interest in a share of 6.75% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A) |
| Trading Symbol | WSBCP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |