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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (USD $)
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Total
USD ($)
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Class A common stock
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Class B common stock
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Class C common stock
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Additional Paid-In Capital
USD ($)
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Accumulated Income (Deficit)
USD ($)
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
USD ($)
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| Beginning Balance at Sep. 30, 2012 | $ 27,630 | $ 19,992 | $ 7,809 | $ (171) | ||||||||||||||
| Beginning Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012 | 535 | 245 | 31 | |||||||||||||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Visa Inc. | 3,788 | [1],[2] | 3,788 | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 55 | 55 | ||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest | 3,843 | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of restricted stock awards (in shares) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of class C common stock upon sale into public market (in shares) | 4 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 139 | 139 | ||||||||||||||||
| Excess tax benefit for share-based compensation | 64 | 64 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash proceeds from exercise of stock options (in shares) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash proceeds from exercise of stock options | 98 | 98 | ||||||||||||||||
| Restricted stock instruments settled in cash for taxes shares (in shares) | [3] | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Restricted stock and performance shares settled in cash for taxes(1) | [4] | (64) | (64) | |||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared and paid, at a quarterly amount of $0.33 per as-converted share (Note 7) | (653) | (653) | ||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of class A common stock (Note 7) (in shares) | (26) | [5] | 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of class A common stock (Note 7) | (4,054) | (1,099) | (2,955) | |||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2013 | $ 27,003 | $ 19,130 | $ 7,989 | $ (116) | ||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2013 | 515 | 245 | 27 | |||||||||||||||
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- Definition
This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). Alternate captions include the words "stock-based compensation". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Tax benefit associated with any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The tax benefit results from the deduction by the entity on its tax return for an award of stock that exceeds the cumulative compensation cost for common stock or preferred stock recognized for financial reporting. Includes any resulting tax benefit that exceeds the previously recognized deferred tax asset (excess tax benefits). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Equity impact of cash dividends declared by an entity during the period for all classes of stock (common, preferred, etc.). This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
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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Net of tax amount of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to both parent entity and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of shares issued and outstanding as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total number of shares issued during the period, including shares forfeited, as a result of Restricted Stock Awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock issued as a result of the exercise of stock options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings (once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Restricted stock instrument settled in cash for taxes. No definition available.
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- Definition
Restricted Stock Instrument Settled in Cash for Taxes, Shares No definition available.
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