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Details of Certain Consolidated Statements of Income Lines (Details 1) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Global Network Services partner revenues | $ 650 | $ 664 | $ 655 |
| Net gain (loss) on investment securities | 136 | 126 | 16 |
| Other revenues | 1,488 | 1,635 | 1,493 |
| Total other revenues | $ 2,274 | $ 2,425 | $ 2,164 |
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- Definition
Represents revenues received from Global Network Service partners on use of the American Express brand name. No definition available.
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Represents revenues from miscellaneous items within other revenues not previously classified. No definition available.
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This item represents the difference between the gross realized gains and losses realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments in debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents other forms of revenue earned, excluding interest, which is not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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