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Derivatives - Undesignated Hedges (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedges
Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on settlement assets and obligations, cash balances, and other assets and liabilities	$ (9.9)	$ (21.8)

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Represents Foreign Exchange Gain Loss on Settlement Assets and Obligations, Other Assets and Other Liabilities and Cash Balances

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