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Accounts Receivable and Loans (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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U S Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Loans [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
Current | $ 50,739 | $ 52,930
30 to 59 days past due | 192 | 218
60 to 89 days past due | 150 | 165
90+ days past due | 342 | 373
Total aging | 51,423 | 53,686
U S Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Receivables [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
Current | 18,946 | 20,246
30 to 59 days past due | 108 | 122
60 to 89 days past due | 82 | 81
90+ days past due | 183 | 196
Total aging | 19,319 | 20,645
International Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Loans [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
Current | 8,480 | 8,748
30 to 59 days past due | 53 | 52
60 to 89 days past due | 32 | 32
90+ days past due | 67 | 69
Total aging | 8,632 | 8,901
International Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Receivables [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
90+ days past due | 70 | 63
Total aging | 6,736 | 7,222
Global Commercial Services [Member] | Cardmember Receivables [Member] |  |
Financing receivable recorded investment aging |  |
90+ days past due | 95 | 109
Total aging | $ 15,298 | $ 12,829

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