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Acquisitions and Divestitures Textual ( Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Business Events Textuals [Abstract] |  |
Card Member loans and receivables held for sale | $ 14,992 | $ 0
CardMember Receivables And Loans Reserves | 224 |
Total Impairment Charge | 384 |
Impairment Of Goodwill Prepaid Services | 219 |
Impairment Charge - Technology And Other Assets writedown to Fair Value | 165 |
Gain on business travel joint venture transaction |  | $ 630
Airline [Member] | JetBlue [Member] |  |
Business Events Textuals [Abstract] |  |
Card Member loans and receivables held for sale | 1,100 |
Retail | Costco [Member] |  |
Business Events Textuals [Abstract] |  |
Card Member loans and receivables held for sale | $ 13,900 |

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