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Details of Certain Consolidated Statements of Income Lines (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Details Of Certain Statements Of Income Lines Details [Abstract] |  |  |
Foreign currency conversion revenue | $ 877 | $ 855 | $ 861
Delinquency fees | 667 | 604 | 567
Service fees | 375 | 362 | 355
Other commissions and fees | 495 | 496 | 486
Total other commissions and fees | $ 2,414 | $ 2,317 | $ 2,269

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