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Other Liabilities - Deferred Card and Other Fees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Deferred card and other fees | $ 4,475 | $ 3,818
Deferred direct acquisition costs | (180) | (158)
Reserves for membership cancellations | (253) | (218)
Deferred card and other fees, net | $ 4,042 | $ 3,442

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