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BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Discontinued Operations Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
AerCap
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operations after disposal, sales of product and services			$ 14
Discontinued operations after disposal, purchases of products and services			81
Discontinued operations after disposal, cash paid			19
Discontinued operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes	$ (8)	$ (1,097)	(25)	$ (3,842)
Financing receivables held for sale (Polish mortgage portfolio)	$ 1,400		$ 1,400		$ 1,799
Discontinued operations \| Bank BPH
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percentage indexed to or denominated in foreign currencies	88.00%		88.00%
Financing receivables held for sale (Polish mortgage portfolio)	$ 1,400		$ 1,400
Percent of financing receivables over 90 days past due	2.25%		2.25%
Average loan to value ratio			59.70%
Pre-tax non-cash charges			$ 434
Capital contribution	$ 530
Discontinued operations \| GECAS
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes				$ (3,869)