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Reserves for Losses (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Card Member Receivables And Related Reserves Evaluated Separately and Collectively For Impairment [Abstract] | ||
| Card Member receivables evaluated individually for impairment | $ 55 | $ 117 |
| Reserves on Card Member receivables evaluated individually for impairment | 39 | 91 |
| Card Member receivables evaluated collectively for impairment | 43,409 | 42,649 |
| Reserves on Card Member receivables evaluated collectively for impairment | $ 357 | $ 337 |
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- Definition
The valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible that were collectively evaluated for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible that were individually evaluated for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The balance of financing receivables that were collectively evaluated for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The balance of financing receivables that were individually evaluated for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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