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Regulatory Matters and Capital Adequacy (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Regulatory Matters And Capital Adequacy [Abstract] | ||
| Restricted net assets of subsidiaries | $ 9.9 | |
| Retained Earnings Available For Payment Of Dividends | 4.6 | 4.7 |
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American Express Centurion Bank [Member]
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| Regulatory Matters And Capital Adequacy [Abstract] | ||
| Dividends paid from retained earnings to its parent company | 1.4 | 2.0 |
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American Express Bank, FSB [Member]
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| Regulatory Matters And Capital Adequacy [Abstract] | ||
| Dividends paid from retained earnings to its parent company | $ 1.8 | $ 1.5 |