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Accounts Receivable and Loans (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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U S Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Loans [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
Current | $ 52,930 | $ 50,508
30 to 59 days past due | 218 | 282
60 to 89 days past due | 165 | 226
90+ days past due | 373 | 549
Total aging | 53,686 | 51,565
U S Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Receivables [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
Current | 20,246 | 18,864
30 to 59 days past due | 122 | 104
60 to 89 days past due | 81 | 55
90+ days past due | 196 | 132
Total aging | 20,645 | 19,155
International Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Loans [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
Current | 8,748 | 9,044
30 to 59 days past due | 52 | 66
60 to 89 days past due | 32 | 48
90+ days past due | 69 | 97
Total aging | 8,901 | 9,255
International Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Receivables [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
90+ days past due | 63 | 64
Total aging | 7,222 | 6,673
Global Commercial Services [Member] | Cardmember Receivables [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
90+ days past due | 109 | 96
Total aging | $ 12,829 | $ 11,259

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