Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019beatandraise.com

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO

Statements

Exhibits

y87970e10vk.htmy87970exv3w5.htmy87970exv10w8.htmy87970exv10w24.htmy87970exv10w30.htmy87970exv10w34.htmy87970exv12.htmy87970exv13.htmy87970exv21.htmy87970exv23w1.htmy87970exv31w1.htmy87970exv31w2.htmy87970exv32w1.htmaxp-20101231.xmlR19.xmlR143.xmlR131.xmlR44.xmlR154.xmlR80.xmlR97.xmlR35.xmlR106.xmlR146.xmlR153.xmlR120.xmlR112.xmlR51.xmlR116.xmlR29.xmlR11.xmlR163.xmlR10.xmlR158.xmlR109.xmlR60.xmlR30.xmlR100.xmlR139.xmlR54.xmlR8.xmlR36.xmlR41.xmlR79.xmlR66.xmlR72.xmlR58.xmlR156.xmlR22.xmlR150.xmlR89.xmlR74.xmlR31.xmlR45.xmlR133.xmlR138.xmlR43.xmlR73.xmlR124.xmlR49.xmlR105.xmlR147.xmlR53.xmlR92.xmlR18.xmlR107.xmlR86.xmlR159.xmlR98.xmlR123.xmlR94.xmlR151.xmlR32.xmlR108.xmlR82.xmlR67.xmlR57.xmlR12.xmlR3.xmlR113.xmlR142.xmlR134.xmlR14.xmlR125.xmlR90.xmlR48.xmlR78.xmlR15.xmlR24.xmlR148.xmlR69.xmlR119.xmlR20.xmlR136.xmlR4.xmlR114.xmlR83.xmlR77.xmlR27.xmlR101.xmlR39.xmlR127.xmlR75.xmlR128.xmlR81.xmlR96.xmlR68.xmlR118.xmlR135.xmlR70.xmlR50.xmlR33.xmlR16.xmlR28.xmlR102.xmlR76.xmlR52.xmlR62.xmlR122.xmlR130.xmlR9.xmlR6.xmlR61.xmlR88.xmlR152.xmlR91.xmlR85.xmlR5.xmlR23.xmlR115.xmldefnref.xmlR161.xmlR95.xmlR84.xmlR155.xmlR121.xmlR46.xmlR21.xmlR99.xmlR87.xmlR13.xmlR34.xmlR26.xmlR93.xmlR59.xmlR129.xmlR64.xmlR1.xmlR2.xmlR132.xmlR103.xmlR37.xmlR63.xmlR56.xmlR144.xmlR111.xmlFinancial_Report.xlsR110.xmlR55.xmlR160.xmlR157.xmlR47.xmlR162.xmlR141.xmlR38.xmlR145.xmlR25.xmlR7.xmlR117.xmlR65.xmlR137.xmlR126.xmlR149.xmlR40.xmlR71.xmlR42.xmlR17.xmlR140.xmlR104.xml

Graphics

y87970y8797013.gify87970y8797002.gify87970y8797003.gify87970e8797003.gif
NotesSupport
aboutterms
2.2.0.25truefalse06122 - Disclosure - Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 2)truefalsefalse1falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Cash flow hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Interest Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Interest rate contracts [Member] 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2010_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Member_Interest_Rate_Contract_Member_Interest_Expense_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2010-01-01T00:00:002010-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseCash flow hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_CashFlowHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest rate contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestRateContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$2falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Cash flow hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Interest Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Interest rate contracts [Member] 1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2009_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Member_Interest_Rate_Contract_Member_Interest_Expense_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2009-01-01T00:00:002009-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseCash flow hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_CashFlowHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest rate contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestRateContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$3falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Cash flow hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Interest Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Interest rate contracts [Member] 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2008_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Member_Interest_Rate_Contract_Member_Interest_Expense_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2008-01-01T00:00:002008-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseCash flow hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_CashFlowHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest rate contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestRateContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$1false0natruenanaNo definition available.falsetruefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsehttp://americanexpress.com/role/disclosurederivativesandhedgingactivitiesdetails21falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Cash flow hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Interest Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Interest rate contracts [Member] 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2010_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Member_Interest_Rate_Contract_Member_Interest_Expense_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2010-01-01T00:00:002010-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseCash flow hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_CashFlowHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest rate contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestRateContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$2falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Cash flow hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Interest Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Interest rate contracts [Member] 1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2009_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Member_Interest_Rate_Contract_Member_Interest_Expense_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2009-01-01T00:00:002009-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseCash flow hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_CashFlowHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest rate contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestRateContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$3falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Cash flow hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Interest Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Interest rate contracts [Member] 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2008_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Member_Interest_Rate_Contract_Member_Interest_Expense_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2008-01-01T00:00:002008-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseCash flow hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_CashFlowHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest rate contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestRateContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$OthernaNo definition available.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse2true0us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossLineItemsus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringLine items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.falsefalse3false0us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossReclassifiedFromAccumulatedOCIIntoIncomeEffectivePortionNetus-gaaptruecreditdurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseverboselabel1truefalsefalse-36000000-36000000[1]falsetruefalsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse-115000000-115000000[1]falsetruefalsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse-247000000-247000000falsetruefalsefalsefalseMonetaryxbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe income statement location of the effective portion of net gain or loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 205G Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 44C -Subparagraph b -Clause 3 falsefalse4false0natruenanaNo definition available.falsetruefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsehttp://americanexpress.com/role/disclosurederivativesandhedgingactivitiesdetails21falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse4falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Cash flow hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Other Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Interest rate contracts [Member] 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2010_Other_Expense_Member_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Member_Interest_Rate_Contract_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2010-01-01T00:00:002010-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseCash flow hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_CashFlowHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseOther Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_OtherExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest rate contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestRateContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$5falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Cash flow hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Other Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Interest rate contracts [Member] 1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2009_Other_Expense_Member_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Member_Interest_Rate_Contract_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2009-01-01T00:00:002009-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseCash flow hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_CashFlowHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseOther Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_OtherExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest rate contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestRateContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$6falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Cash flow hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Other Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Interest rate contracts [Member] 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2008_Other_Expense_Member_Cash_Flow_Hedging_Member_Interest_Rate_Contract_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2008-01-01T00:00:002008-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseCash flow hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_CashFlowHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseOther Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_OtherExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseInterest rate contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_InterestRateContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$OthernaNo definition available.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse5true0us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossLineItemsus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringLine items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.falsefalse6false0us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossRecognizedInIncomeIneffectivePortionAndAmountExcludedFromEffectivenessTestingNetus-gaaptruecreditdurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseverboselabel1truefalsefalse00[1]falsefalsefalsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse00[1]falsefalsefalsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseMonetaryxbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing (a) the amount of the hedge ineffectiveness and (b) the amount, if any, excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 205G Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 44C -Subparagraph b falsefalse7false0natruenanaNo definition available.falsetruefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsehttp://americanexpress.com/role/disclosurederivativesandhedgingactivitiesdetails21falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse7falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Net investment hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Other Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Foreign exchange contracts [Member] 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2010_Net_Investment_Hedging_Member_Other_Expense_Member_Foreign_Exchange_Contract_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2010-01-01T00:00:002010-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseNet investment hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_NetInvestmentHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseOther Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_OtherExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseForeign exchange contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_ForeignExchangeContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$8falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Net investment hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Other Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Foreign exchange contracts [Member] 1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2009_Net_Investment_Hedging_Member_Foreign_Exchange_Contract_Member_Other_Expense_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2009-01-01T00:00:002009-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseNet investment hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_NetInvestmentHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseOther Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_OtherExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseForeign exchange contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_ForeignExchangeContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$9falsefalseUSDtruefalse{us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis} : Net investment hedges [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis} : Other Expense [Member] {us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis} : Foreign exchange contracts [Member] 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 USD ($) $TwelveMonthsEnded_31Dec2008_Net_Investment_Hedging_Member_Other_Expense_Member_Foreign_Exchange_Contract_Memberhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0000004962duration2008-01-01T00:00:002008-12-31T00:00:00falsefalseNet investment hedges [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_NetInvestmentHedgingMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseOther Expense [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_OtherExpenseMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxisexplicitMemberfalsefalseForeign exchange contracts [Member]us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisxbrldihttp://xbrl.org/2006/xbrldius-gaap_ForeignExchangeContractMemberus-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxisexplicitMemberUSDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170USDUSD$OthernaNo definition available.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse8true0us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossLineItemsus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse3falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringLine items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.falsefalse9false0us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossReclassifiedFromAccumulatedOCIIntoIncomeEffectivePortionNetus-gaaptruecreditdurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseverboselabel1truefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseMonetaryxbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe income statement location of the effective portion of net gain or loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 205G Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 44C -Subparagraph b -Clause 3 falsefalse10false0us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossRecognizedInIncomeIneffectivePortionAndAmountExcludedFromEffectivenessTestingNetus-gaaptruecreditdurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseverboselabel1truefalsefalse-3000000-3000000falsetruefalsefalsefalse2truefalsefalse-1000000-1000000falsetruefalsefalsefalse3truefalsefalse30000003000000falsetruefalsefalsefalseMonetaryxbrli:monetaryItemTypemonetaryThe portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing (a) the amount of the hedge ineffectiveness and (b) the amount, if any, excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 205G Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 44C -Subparagraph b falsefalse1During the Twelve months ended December 30, 2010 and 2009, there were no forecasted transactions that were considered no longer probable to occur.310Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 2) (USD $)NoRoundingUnKnownUnKnownUnKnownfalsetrue