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Reserves (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Changes in the Card Member loans reserve for losses      
Balance, January 1 $ 4 $ 3 $ 4
Provisions 6 5 8
Net write-offs (5) (4) (4)
Other debits 0 0 (5)
Balance, December 31 $ 5 $ 4 $ 3