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Accounts Receivable and Loans (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions | Jun. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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U S Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Loans [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
Current | $ 49,153 | $ 50,508
30 to 59 days past due | 209 | 282
60 to 89 days past due | 157 | 226
90+ days past due | 389 | 549
Total aging | 49,908 | 51,565
U S Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Receivables [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
Current | 18,927 | 18,864
30 to 59 days past due | 114 | 104
60 to 89 days past due | 62 | 55
90+ days past due | 146 | 132
Total aging | 19,249 | 19,155
International Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Loans [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
Current | 8,625 | 9,044
30 to 59 days past due | 61 | 66
60 to 89 days past due | 38 | 48
90+ days past due | 82 | 97
Total aging | 8,806 | 9,255
International Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Receivables [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
90+ days past due | 71 | 64
Total aging | 6,872 | 6,673
Global Commercial Services [Member] | Cardmember Receivables [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
90+ days past due | 92 | 96
Total aging | $ 13,814 | $ 11,259

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