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Non-Interest Revenue and Expense Detail (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Details Of Certain Statements Of Income Lines Details [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Foreign currency conversion fee revenue | $ 225 | $ 223 | $ 665 | $ 655
Delinquency fees | 184 | 172 | 539 | 503
Loyalty Partner-related fees | 100 | 74 | 286 | 221
Service fees | 94 | 97 | 274 | 273
Other commissions and fees | 39 | 44 | 120 | 136
Total other commissions and fees | $ 642 | $ 610 | $ 1,884 | $ 1,788

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