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Accounts Receivable and Loans (Details 6) (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) | 21,000 | 24,000 | 52,000 |
| Aggregated Outstanding Balance Upon Payment Default | $ 197 | $ 219 | $ 388 |
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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) | 18,000 | 23,000 | 46,000 |
| Aggregated Outstanding Balance Upon Payment Default | 159 | 182 | 343 |
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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) | 3,000 | 1,000 | 6,000 |
| Aggregated Outstanding Balance Upon Payment Default | $ 38 | $ 37 | $ 45 |