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Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 36,038
Acquisitions and valuation adjustments	385
Foreign currency translation	(515)
Goodwill, ending balance	35,908
Acceptance
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	21,189
Acquisitions and valuation adjustments	325
Foreign currency translation	(438)
Goodwill, ending balance	21,076
Fintech
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	2,104
Acquisitions and valuation adjustments	0
Foreign currency translation	0
Goodwill, ending balance	2,104
Payments
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	12,745
Acquisitions and valuation adjustments	60
Foreign currency translation	(77)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 12,728

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