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Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2013
International Card Services [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
International Card Services [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
International Card Services [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Loyalty Partner Acquisition [Member]
International Card Services [Member]
Mar. 01, 2011
Loyalty Partner Acquisition [Member]
International Card Services [Member]
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed for acquisitions                
Goodwill $ 3,198 $ 3,181 $ 3,172 $ 1,052 $ 1,031 $ 1,023   $ 539
Definite-lived intangible assets 817 993           295
Other assets 1,957 1,665           208
Total assets 153,375 153,140           1,042
Total liabilities (including NCI) 133,879 134,254           426
Net assets acquired               616
Acquisition Textuals [Abstract]                
Total consideration               616
Non-controlling equity interest, fair value               148
Cash payment due to extinguishing a portion of NCI             132  
Long-term liability incurred as a cause of the extinguishment of a portion of NCI             121  
Reduction in equity due to extinguishment of a portion of NCI             $ 107