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Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) card in Millions, $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) card | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Banco Bradesco [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage in joint venture |  | 51.00% |  |
Notes payout period |  | 10 years |  |
Triggered payments |  | $ 6 | $ 6 |
Noncontrolling interest value |  | $ 102 |  |
Number of cards processed | card |  | 73 |  |
Banco Bradesco [Member] | Contract-Based Intangible Assets [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unamortized contract intangible asset |  | $ 67 |  |
One-time Dividend Payment [Member] | Banco Bradesco [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
One time dividend payment |  | 23 | 20 |
Capco Consulting Business [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 40.00% |  |  |
Banco Bradesco [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total related party revenues |  | 329 | 272 | $ 237
Banco Bradesco [Member] | Unfavorable Currency Impact [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total related party revenues |  | $ 24 | $ 12 |
Capco Consulting Business [Member] | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage by non-controlling interest | 60.00% |  |  |

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