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Other Liabilities (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Carrying amount of deferred charge card and other fees |  |
Deferred card and other fees | $ 1,767 | $ 1,652
Deferred direct acquisition costs | (204) | (173)
Reserves for membership cancellations | (152) | (136)
Total | $ 1,411 | $ 1,343

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- Definition Represents amounts related to deferred charges and other fees including deferred fees for Membership Reward program participants. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents amounts related to deferred direct acquisition costs including deferred direct acquisition costs that are associated with acquiring new Card Members. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents estimated fees refundable to Card Members if they cancel their card. + References No definition available. + Details
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