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Significant Credit Concentrations (Details 1) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Card Member loans and receivables exposure | ||
| On-balance sheet | $ 111 | $ 108 |
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Individuals [Member]
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| Card Member loans and receivables exposure | ||
| Unused lines-of-credit | 265 | 253 |
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U.S. [Member]
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| Card Member loans and receivables exposure | ||
| On-balance sheet | 89 | 85 |
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U.S. [Member] | Individuals [Member]
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| Card Member loans and receivables exposure | ||
| Unused lines-of-credit | 219 | 208 |
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Non-U.S. [Member]
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| Card Member loans and receivables exposure | ||
| On-balance sheet | 22 | 23 |
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Non-U.S. [Member] | Individuals [Member]
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| Card Member loans and receivables exposure | ||
| Unused lines-of-credit | $ 46 | $ 45 |