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Commitments, Contingencies, Guarantees, and Others - Loss Sharing and UK PPI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Loss sharing agreements |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Guarantee obligation | $ 98 | $ 97

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