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Reserves For Losses (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cardmember Loans And Related Reserves Evaluated Separately And Collectively For Impairment [Abstract]
Cardmember loans evaluated separately for impairment	$ 762	$ 744
Reserves on cardmember loans evaluated separately for impairment	181	176
Cardmember loans evaluated collectively for impairment	59,335	61,877
Reserves on cardmember loans evaluated collectively for impairment	$ 1,499	$ 1,698

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