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Accounts Receivable and Loans (Details 5) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Interest Income Recognized And Average Balances Of Impaired Cardmember Loans And Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Interest income recognized | $ 19 | $ 20
Average balance of impaired loans | 1,290 | 1,547
U S Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Loans [Member] |  |
Interest Income Recognized And Average Balances Of Impaired Cardmember Loans And Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Interest income recognized | 15 | 16
Average balance of impaired loans | 1,105 | 1,307
U S Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Receivables [Member] |  |
Interest Income Recognized And Average Balances Of Impaired Cardmember Loans And Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Interest income recognized | 0 | 0
Average balance of impaired loans | 115 | 160
International Card Services [Member] | Cardmember Loans [Member] |  |
Interest Income Recognized And Average Balances Of Impaired Cardmember Loans And Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Interest income recognized | 4 | 4
Average balance of impaired loans | $ 70 | $ 80

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