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Non-Interest Revenue and Expense Detail (Details 1) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Mar. 31, 2014
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| Global Network Services partner revenues | $ 164axp_GlobalNetworkServicesPartnerRevenues | $ 158axp_GlobalNetworkServicesPartnerRevenues |
| Net realized gains on investment securities | 0us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesGrossRealizedGainLossNet | 39us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesGrossRealizedGainLossNet |
| Other | 304axp_OtherRevenues | 304axp_OtherRevenues |
| Total other revenues | $ 468us-gaap_NoninterestIncomeOtherOperatingIncome | $ 501us-gaap_NoninterestIncomeOtherOperatingIncome |
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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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