Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets	$ 200	$ 196	$ 1,341	$ 1,211
Restricted cash included in Other assets per Consolidated Balance Sheets	98	100	0	0	[1]
Total Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 298	$ 296	$ 1,341	$ 1,211

[1] R epresents cash deposited with Amex Bank of Canada relating to the purchase of Card Member receivables and the collateralized loan arrangement for transfer of Card Member loans .