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Revenue - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |  |
Other Revenue, Net | $ 317 | $ 266
Chase And Other Partner Agreements |  |
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |  |
Other Revenue, Net | $ 271 | $ 231

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