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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities    
Net income $ 2,961 $ 2,685
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Provisions for losses 974 934
Depreciation and amortization 515 497
Deferred taxes and other (397) (45)
Stock-based compensation 164 197
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:    
Other receivables (701) 190
Other assets 752 964
Accounts payable and other liabilities 1,142 5,247
Travelers Cheques and other prepaid products (525) (440)
Net cash provided by operating activities 4,885 10,229
Cash Flows from Investing Activities    
Sale of investments 80 131
Maturity and redemption of investments 525 601
Purchase of investments (443) (606)
Net (increase) in Card Member loans/receivables (1,153) (1,374)
Purchase of premises and equipment, net of sales (546) (475)
Acquisitions/dispositions, net of cash acquired (109) (191)
Net increase in restricted cash 70 (16)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,576) (1,930)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities    
Net increase in customer deposits 371 347
Net (decrease) in short-term borrowings (1,654) (219)
Issuance of long-term debt 5,955 3,109
Principal payments on long-term debt (6,661) (8,427)
Issuance of American Express common shares 193 501
Repurchase of American Express common shares (2,091) (2,142)
Dividends paid (489) (443)
Net cash used in financing activities (4,376) (7,274)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 11 (146)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,056) 879
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 19,486 22,250
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 18,430 $ 23,129