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Regulatory Matters and Capital Adequacy (Details Textuals) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Regulatory Matters And Capital Adequacy [Abstract] |
Restricted net assets of subsidiaries | $ 9.3
Amount Available for Dividend Distribution without Affecting Capital Adequacy Requirements | 3.8
American Express Centurion Bank [Member] |
Regulatory Matters And Capital Adequacy [Abstract] |
Dividends paid from retained earnings to its parent company | 1.9
American Express Bank, FSB [Member] |
Regulatory Matters And Capital Adequacy [Abstract] |
Dividends paid from retained earnings to its parent company | $ 2.6

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