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Parent Company (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities                      
Net income $ 1,308 $ 1,366 $ 1,405 $ 1,280 $ 637 $ 1,250 $ 1,339 $ 1,256 $ 5,359 $ 4,482 $ 4,935
Equity in net income of subsidiaries and affiliates:                      
Income from discontinued operations                 0 0 36
Gain on sale of securities                 (136) (126) (16)
Premium paid on debt exchange                 0 (541) 0
Net cash provided by operating activities                 8,547 7,082 9,768
Cash Flows from Investing Activities                      
Purchase of investments                 (1,348) (473) (1,158)
Purchase of premises and equipment, net of sales                 (1,006) (1,053) (1,189)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                 (7,269) (6,545) (491)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities                      
Principal payments on long-term debt                 (14,763) (14,076) (21,029)
Issuance of American Express common shares and other                 721 443 594
Repurchase of American Express common shares                 (3,943) (3,952) (2,300)
Dividends paid                 (939) (902) (861)
Net cash used in financing activities                 (3,891) (3,268) (677)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                 (2,764) (2,643) 8,537
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year       22,250       24,893 22,250 24,893 16,356
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 19,486       22,250       19,486 22,250 24,893
Parent Company [Member]
                      
Cash Flows from Operating Activities                      
Net income                 5,359 4,482 4,935
Equity in net income of subsidiaries and affiliates:                      
Continuing operations                 (5,838) (4,966) (5,385)
Income from discontinued operations                 0 0 36
Dividends received from subsidiaries and affiliates                 4,768 3,355 3,773
Gain on sale of securities                 (135) (121) (15)
Other operating activities, primarily with subsidiaries and affiliates                 324 196 671
Premium paid on debt exchange                 0 (541) 0
Net cash provided by operating activities                 4,478 2,405 3,943
Cash Flows from Investing Activities                      
Sale of investments                 157 118 20
Purchase of investments                 0 0 (2)
Purchase of premises and equipment, net of sales                 (39) (38) (35)
Loans to subsidiaries and affiliates                 1,498 (1,601) (189)
Investments in subsidiaries and affiliates                 0 (11) (18)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                 1,616 (1,532) (224)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities                      
Principal payments on long-term debt                 843 0 (400)
Short-term debt of subsidiaries and affiliates                 (1,497) 1,421 895
Issuance of American Express common shares and other                 721 443 594
Repurchase of American Express common shares                 (3,943) (3,952) (2,300)
Dividends paid                 (939) (902) (861)
Net cash used in financing activities                 (4,815) (2,990) (2,072)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                 1,279 (2,117) 1,647
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year       4,797       6,914 4,797 6,914 5,267
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 6,076       $ 4,797       $ 6,076 $ 4,797 $ 6,914