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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Mar. 31, 2014
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| Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||
| Net income | $ 1,525us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | $ 1,432us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss |
| Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Provisions for losses | 420us-gaap_ProvisionForLoanLeaseAndOtherLosses | 485us-gaap_ProvisionForLoanLeaseAndOtherLosses |
| Depreciation and amortization | 251us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet | 249us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet |
| Deferred taxes and other | 219axp_DeferredTaxesAndOther | 44axp_DeferredTaxesAndOther |
| Stock-based compensation | 71us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 88us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions: | ||
| Other receivables | 175us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherReceivables | 297us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherReceivables |
| Other assets | 957us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets | 478us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets |
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | (1,230)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndOtherOperatingLiabilities | 607us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndOtherOperatingLiabilities |
| Travelers Cheques and other prepaid products | (262)axp_IncreaseDecreaseInTravelersChequesOutstanding | (395)axp_IncreaseDecreaseInTravelersChequesOutstanding |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 2,126us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations | 3,285us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations |
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||
| Sales of available-for-sale investment securities | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecurities | 44us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecurities |
| Maturities and redemptions of available-for-sale investment securities | 439us-gaap_ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities | 354us-gaap_ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities |
| Purchase of investments | (447)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireInvestments | (71)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireInvestments |
| Net increase (decrease) in Card Member receivables/loans | 3,129us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromLoansAndLeases | 2,072us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromLoansAndLeases |
| Purchase of premises and equipment, net of sales | (256)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | (226)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (59)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates | (6)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates |
| Net increase (decrease) in restricted cash | 15us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash | (610)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash |
| Net cash provided by investing activities | 2,821us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations | 1,557us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||
| Net increase in customer deposits | 784us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits | 918us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits |
| Net decrease in short-term borrowings | (1,062)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt | (2,245)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt |
| Issuance of long-term debt | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt | 2,240us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt |
| Principal payments on long-term debt | (3,100)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (3,500)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt |
| Issuance of American Express preferred shares | 841us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock |
| Issuance of American Express common shares | 54us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock | 233us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock |
| Repurchase of American Express common shares | (791)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | (961)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock |
| Dividends paid | (268)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends | (246)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (3,542)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations | (3,561)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations |
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (121)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | (27)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 1,284us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | 1,254us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 22,288us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsAndFederalFundsSold | 19,486us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsAndFederalFundsSold |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ 23,572us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsAndFederalFundsSold | $ 20,740us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsAndFederalFundsSold |
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Includes the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations, mark to market adjustments on the Company's long-term debt due to fair value hedges, amortization of premium/discount on the available for sale securities; and other. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in unencashed travelers cheques outstanding. No definition available.
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of cash and cash equivalents plus Federal Funds Sold. Cash and cash equivalents consist of short term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are so near their maturity that they present negligible risk of changes in value due to changes in interest rates -- usually with an original maturity less than 90 days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) from the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations incurred but not paid and other operating obligations not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. No definition available.
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The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) in the beginning and end of period deposits balances. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets, other noncurrent assets, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other amounts due to the reporting entity, which are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as funds held in escrow) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of financing activities, excluding discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of investing activities, excluding discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, excluding discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow associated with the acquisition or sale of a business segment during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow for the increase (decrease) in the beginning and end of period of loan and lease balances which are not originated or purchased specifically for resale. Includes cash payments and proceeds associated with (a) loans held-for-investment, (b) leases held-for-investment, and (c) both. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash outflow in the form of capital distributions and dividends to common shareholders, preferred shareholders and noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of all investments (debt, security, other) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Proceeds from issuance of capital stock which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with maturities (principal being due), prepayments and calls (requests of early payments) on securities not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities which are classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow for borrowing having initial term of repayment within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expense related loan transactions, lease transactions, credit loss from transactions other than loan and lease transactions, and other loss based on assessment of uncollectability from the counterparty to reduce the account to their net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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