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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] |
Loan origination fees and direct loan origination costs amortization period | 12 months
Credit Card |
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] |
Loan origination fees and direct loan origination costs amortization period | 12 months
Amortization term of annual membership fees | 12 months

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