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Accounts Receivable and Loans (Details 5) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
Account
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Dec. 31, 2012
Account
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Dec. 31, 2011
Account
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| Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items] | |||
| Number of Accounts (in thousands) | 80,000 | 143,000 | 197,000 |
| Aggregated Outstanding Balance | $ 695 | $ 1,204 | $ 1,512 |
| Accounts Receivable and Loans Textuals [Abstract] | |||
| Difference between pre- and post-modification outstanding balances | 4 | 24 | 59 |
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Card Member Loans [Member] | U S Card Services [Member]
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| Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items] | |||
| Number of Accounts (in thousands) | 60,000 | 106,000 | 147,000 |
| Aggregated Outstanding Balance | 448 | 779 | 1,110 |
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Card Member Receivables [Member] | U S Card Services [Member]
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| Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items] | |||
| Number of Accounts (in thousands) | 20,000 | 37,000 | 50,000 |
| Aggregated Outstanding Balance | $ 247 | $ 425 | $ 402 |