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Customer Deposits (Details 2) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
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Time Deposits By Maturity |
2021 | $ 569
2022 | 3,128
2023 | 738
2024 | 284
2025 | 211
After 5 years | 16
Total | 4,946
U.S. |
Time Deposits By Maturity |
2021 | 567
2022 | 3,123
2023 | 738
2024 | 284
2025 | 211
After 5 years | 16
Total | 4,939
Non-U.S. |
Time Deposits By Maturity |
2021 | 2
2022 | 5
2023 | 0
2024 | 0
2025 | 0
After 5 years | 0
Total | $ 7

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