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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities    
Net income $ 1,432 $ 1,280
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Provisions for losses 485 416
Depreciation and amortization 249 245
Deferred taxes and other 44 83
Stock-based compensation 88 96
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:    
Other receivables 297 486
Other assets 478 330
Accounts payable and other liabilities 607 4,946
Travelers Cheques and other prepaid products (395) (335)
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,285 7,547
Cash Flows from Investing Activities    
Sale of investments 44 80
Maturity and redemption of investments 354 187
Purchase of investments (71) (472)
Net decrease in Card Member loans/receivables 2,072 1,510
Purchase of premises and equipment, net of sales (226) (204)
Acquisitions/dispositions, net of cash acquired (6) (11)
Net increase in restricted cash (610) (1,058)
Net cash provided by investing activities 1,557 32
Cash Flows from Financing Activities    
Net increase in customer deposits 918 1,141
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings (2,245) 166
Issuance of long-term debt 2,240 598
Principal payments on long-term debt (3,500) (3,001)
Issuance of American Express common shares 233 275
Repurchase of American Express common shares (961) (787)
Dividends paid (246) (222)
Net cash used in financing activities (3,561) (1,830)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (27) (35)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,254 5,714
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 19,486 22,250
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 20,740 $ 27,964