10-Q

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THESECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2019

OR

 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period from ____ to ____

Commission file No. 1-6908

AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATION(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	11-1988350
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
200 Vesey Street, New York, New York	10285
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 640-2000
None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND HAS THEREFORE OMITTED CERTAIN ITEMS FROM THIS REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT PERMITTED UNDER GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(2).

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 Yes  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

 Yes  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer 	Accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer 	Smaller reporting company 
	Emerging growth company 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Yes  No

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
2.375 percent Medium-Term Senior Notes Series F, due May 26, 2020	AXP/20	New York Stock Exchange
0.625 percent Senior Notes, due 2021	AXP/21	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at May 3, 2019
Common Stock (par value $0.10 per share)	1,504,938 Shares

Table of Contents
AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
Part I.	Financial Information			Page No.
		Item 1.	Financial Statements
			Consolidated Statements of Income – three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018	1
			Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018	2
			Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018	3
			Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018	4
			Consolidated Statements of Shareholder’s Equity – three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018	5
			Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6
		Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)	15
		Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	22
Part II.	Other Information
		Item 1A.	Risk Factors	24
		Item 5.	Other Information	24
		Item 6.	Exhibits	24
Signatures				25
Exhibit Index				E-1

Throughout this report the term “Credco” refers to American Express Credit Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, unless stated or the context implies otherwise.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31 (Millions)	2019			2018
Revenues
Discount revenue earned from purchased Card Member receivables and Card Member loans	$	303		$	214
Interest income from affiliates and other		110			89
Finance revenue		19			15
Total revenues		432			318
Expenses
Provisions for losses		63			64
Interest expense		169			131
Interest expense to affiliates		104			29
Other, net		(23	)		(14	)
Total expenses		313			210
Pretax income		119			108
Income tax provision (benefit)		16			(21	)
Net income	$	103		$	129

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31 (Millions)	2019		2018
Net income	$	103	$	129
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax		7		10
Other comprehensive income		7		10
Comprehensive income	$	110	$	139

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(Unaudited)

	March 31,			December 31,
(Millions, except share data)	2019			2018
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	65			$	102
Card Member receivables, less reserves: 2019, $175; 2018, $167		25,832				24,429
Card Member loans, less reserves: 2019, $6; 2018, $5		637				636
Loans to affiliates and other		14,235				14,136
Due from affiliates		19				210
Other assets		274				529
Total assets	$	41,062			$	40,042
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
Liabilities
Short-term debt	$	93			$	826
Short-term debt to affiliates		6,352				5,899
Long-term debt		18,259				20,447
Long-term debt to affiliates		10,581				7,523
Total debt		35,285				34,695
Due to affiliates		3,059				2,869
Accrued interest and other liabilities		412				282
Total liabilities	$	38,756			$	37,846
Shareholder’s Equity
Common stock, $0.10 par value, authorized 3 million shares; issued
and outstanding 1.5 million shares as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018		―				―
Additional paid-in capital		161				161
Retained earnings		3,198				3,095
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of: 2019, $19; 2018, $34		(1,053	)			(1,060	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,053	)			(1,060	)
Total shareholder’s equity		2,306				2,196
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity	$	41,062			$	40,042

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31(Millions)						2019			2018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income						$	103		$	129
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provisions for losses							63			64
Amortization of underwriting expense							6			7
Deferred taxes							(3	)		(42	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Interest, taxes and other amounts due to/from affiliates							18			23
Other operating assets and liabilities							153			(290	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities							340			(109	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net increase in Card Member receivables and Card Member loans							(1,396	)		(4,527	)
Net decrease in loans to affiliates and other							130			1,365
Net increase in due to/from affiliates							358			1,083
Net cash used in investing activities							(908	)		(2,079	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net decrease in short-term debt							(733	)		(1,166	)
Net increase in short-term debt to affiliates(a)							453			3,796
Principal payments of long-term debt							(2,250	)		(447	)
Proceeds from long-term debt to affiliates(a)							8,379			―
Principal payments of long-term debt to affiliates(a)							(5,318	)		―
Net cash provided by financing activities							531			2,183
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash							2			(1	)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash							(35	)		(6	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period							195			296
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period						$	160		$	290
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reconciliation		Mar-19		Dec-18		Mar-18			Dec-17
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets	$	65	$	102	$		191	$		196
Restricted cash included in Other assets per Consolidated Balance Sheets(b)		95		93			99			100
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	160	$	195	$		290	$		296

(a) Pursuant to the revision of the master note arrangement with American Express Company during the fourth quarter of 2018, Credco has changed the classification of the net borrowings from short-term debt to affiliates to long-term debt to affiliates.

(b) Represents 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.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

(Unaudited)

								Accumulated
						Additional		Other
Three months ended March 31, 2019			Common			Paid-in		Comprehensive				Retained
(Millions)	Total			Stock		Capital		Loss			Earnings
Balances as of December 31, 2018	$	2,196		$	―	$	161	$	(1,060	)		$	3,095
Net income		103			―		―		―				103
Other comprehensive income		7			―		―		7				―
Balances as of March 31, 2019	$	2,306		$	―	$	161	$	(1,053	)		$	3,198
								Accumulated
						Additional		Other
Three months ended March 31, 2018			Common			Paid-in		Comprehensive				Retained
(Millions)	Total			Stock		Capital		Loss			Earnings
Balances as of December 31, 2017	$	1,871		$	―	$	161	$	(998	)		$	2,708
Net income		129			―		―		―				129
Other comprehensive income		10			―		―		10				―
Balances as of March 31, 2018	$	2,010		$	―	$	161	$	(988	)		$	2,837

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

1.   Basis of Presentation

The Company

Credco is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (TRS), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Company (American Express).

Credco is engaged in the business of financing certain non-interest-earning Card Member receivables arising from the use of the American Express charge cards issued in the United States and in certain countries outside the United States. Credco also finances certain interest-earning revolving loans generated by Card Member spending on American Express credit cards issued in non-U.S. markets.

Credco executes material transactions with its affiliates. The agreements between Credco and its affiliates provide that the parties intend that the transactions thereunder be conducted on an arm’s-length basis; however, there can be no assurance that the terms of these arrangements are the same as would be negotiated between independent, unrelated parties.

American Express provides Credco with financial support with respect to maintenance of its minimum required 1.25 fixed charge coverage ratio, which is achieved by charging appropriate discount rates on the purchases of receivables Credco makes from, and the interest rates on the loans Credco provides to, TRS and other American Express subsidiaries. Each monthly period, the discount and interest rates are determined to generate income for Credco that is sufficient to maintain its minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. The revenue earned by Credco from purchasing Card Member receivables and Card Member loans at a discount is reported as discount revenue on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Credco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. If not materially different, certain note disclosures included therein have been omitted from these Consolidated Financial Statements.

The interim consolidated financial information in this report has not been audited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the interim period consolidated financial information, have been made. Results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.

The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These accounting estimates reflect the best judgment of management, but actual results could differ.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

RECENTLY ISSUEDANDADOPTEDACCOUNTINGSTANDARDS

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting guidance for the recognition of credit losses on financial instruments, effective January 1, 2020. The guidance introduces a new credit reserving model known as the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model, which is based on expected losses, and differs significantly from the incurred loss approach used today. The CECL model requires measurement of expected credit losses not only based on historical experience and current conditions, but also by including reasonable and supportable forecasts incorporating forward-looking information. The guidance also requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the reporting period of adoption. Credco continues to evaluate the impact the new guidance will have on Credco’s financial position and results of operations. The CECL model will alter the assumptions used in estimating credit losses on Card Member receivables and loans, and Credco may have material changes to its credit reserves as the new guidance involves earlier recognition of expected losses for the life of the assets. However, the extent of the impact will depend on the characteristics of Credco’s loan portfolio, macroeconomic conditions and forecasted information at the date of adoption. American Express continues to drive its cross-functional implementation efforts and has substantially completed development of CECL models. Continuing through 2019, American Express is validating and analyzing model output during CECL parallel runs, and developing the business processes, policies and controls that satisfy the requirements of the new standard.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In February 2018, as a result of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act), the FASB issued new accounting guidance on the reclassification of certain tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to retained earnings. Credco adopted the new guidance effective January 1, 2019 and did not elect the optional reclassification.

2.   Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans

American Express’ charge and lending payment card products result in the generation of Card Member receivables and Card Member loans, respectively.

Card Member receivables as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of:

(Millions)	2019		2018
Global Consumer Services Group(a)	$	8,902	$	8,485
Global Commercial Services(b)		17,105		16,111
Card Member receivables(c)		26,007		24,596
Less: Reserve for losses		175		167
Card Member receivables, net(d)	$	25,832	$	24,429

(a)   Comprised of U.S. and International Consumer Services.

(b)   Comprised of Corporate and Small Business Services.

(c)   Net of deferred discount revenue totaling $87 million and $68 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

(d)   Card Member receivables modified in a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) program were immaterial.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Card Member loans as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of:

(Millions)	2019		2018
Global Consumer Services Group(a)	$	643	$	641
Less: Reserve for losses		6		5
Card Member loans, net(b)	$	637	$	636

(a)   Comprised of International Consumer Services.

(b)   Card Member loans modified in a TDR program were immaterial.

Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans Aging

Generally, a Card Member account is considered past due if payment is not received within 30 days after the billing statement date. The following table presents the aging of Card Member receivables and Card Member loans as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

				30-59		60-89
			Days		Days		90+ Days
2019 (Millions)	Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Total
Card Member Receivables:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	8,840	$	23	$	13	$	26	$	8,902
Global Commercial Services
Global Small Business Services		1,981		8		4		8		2,001
Global Corporate Payments(a)	(b)		(b)		(b)			95		15,104
Card Member Loans:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	638	$	2	$	1	$	2	$	643
				30-59		60-89
			Days		Days		90+ Days
2018 (Millions)	Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Total
Card Member Receivables:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	8,432	$	17	$	12	$	24	$	8,485
Global Commercial Services
Global Small Business Services		1,787		7		4		7		1,805
Global Corporate Payments(a)	(b)		(b)		(b)			103		14,306
Card Member Loans:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	636	$	2	$	1	$	2	$	641

(a) For Global Corporate Payments Card Member receivables in Global Commercial Services, delinquency data is tracked based on days past billing status rather than    days past due. A Card Member account is considered 90 days past billing if payment has not been received within 90 days of the Card Member’s billing statement date. In addition, if collection procedures are initiated on an account prior to the account becoming 90 days past billing, the associated Card Member receivable balance is classified as 90 days past billing. These amounts are shown above as 90+ Days Past Due for presentation purposes. See also (b).

(b) Delinquency data for periods other than 90+ days past billing is not available due to system constraints. Therefore, such data has not been utilized for risk management purposes. The balances that are current to 89 days past due can be derived as the difference between the Total and the 90+ Days Past Due balances.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Unaudited)

Credit Quality Indicators for Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans

The following tables present the key credit quality indicators as of or for the three months ended March 31:

	2019						2018
				30+ Days						30+ Days
	Net			Past Due			Net			Past Due
	Write-off			as a % of			Write-off			as a % of
	Rate		(a)	Total			Rate		(a)	Total
Card Member Receivables:
Global Consumer Services Group		1.20	%		0.70	%		1.25	%		1.00	%
Global Small Business Services		1.47	%		1.00	%		1.42	%		1.30	%
Card Member Loans:
Global Consumer Services Group		1.25	%		0.78	%		1.40	%		0.89	%

	2019				2018
	Net Loss		90+ Days		Net Loss		90+ Days
	Ratio as a		Past		Ratio as a		Past
	% of		Billing		% of		Billing
	Charge		as a % of		Charge		as a % of
	Volume	(b)	Receivables		Volume	(b)	Receivables
Card Member Receivables:
Global Corporate Payments	0.06	%	0.63	%	0.07	%	0.86	%

(a) Represents the amount of Card Member receivables or Card Member loans owned by Credco that are written off, net of recoveries, expressed as a percentage of the average Card Member receivables or Card Member loans balances in each of the periods indicated.

(b) Represents the amount of Card Member receivables owned by Credco that are written off, net of recoveries, expressed as a percentage of the volume of Card Member receivables purchased by Credco in each of the periods indicated.

3.   Reserves for Losses

Reserves for losses relating to Card Member receivables and Card Member loans represent management’s best estimate of the probable inherent losses in Credco’s outstanding portfolio of receivables and loans, as of the balance sheet date. Management’s evaluation process requires certain estimates and judgments.

Changes in Card Member Receivables Reserve for Losses

The following table presents changes in the Card Member receivables reserve for losses for the three months ended March 31:

(Millions)	2019			2018
Balance, January 1	$	167		$	145
Provisions		60			62
Other credits(a)		9			28
Net write-offs(b)		(61	)		(56	)
Balance, March 31	$	175		$	179

(a) Primarily reserve balances related to new groups of, and participation interests in, Card Member receivables purchased from affiliates, totaling $1.6 billion and $4.3 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

(b) Net of recoveries of $31 million and $28 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Unaudited)

Changes in Card Member Loans Reserve for Losses

The following table presents changes in the Card Member loans reserve for losses for the three months ended March 31:

(Millions)	2019			2018
Balance, January 1	$	5		$	5
Provisions		3			2
Net write-offs(a)		(2	)		(1	)
Balance, March 31	$	6		$	6

(a) Net of recoveries of $0.3 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

4.   Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Credco uses derivative financial instruments to manage exposures to various market risks. These instruments derive their value from an underlying variable or multiple variables, including interest rates and foreign exchange rates, and are carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These instruments enable end users to increase, reduce or alter exposure to various market risks and, for that reason, are an integral component of Credco’s market risk management. Credco does not transact in derivatives for trading purposes.

In relation to Credco’s credit risk, certain of Credco’s bilateral derivative agreements include provisions that allow counterparties to terminate the agreement in the event of a downgrade of Credco’s debt credit rating below investment grade and settle the outstanding net liability position. As of March 31, 2019, these derivatives were not in a material net liability position. Based on Credco’s assessment of the credit risk of its derivative counterparties as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, no credit risk adjustment to the derivative portfolio was required.

A majority of Credco’s derivative assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are subject to master netting agreements with its derivative counterparties. Credco has no derivative amounts subject to enforceable master netting arrangements that are not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table summarizes the total fair value, excluding interest accruals, of derivative assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

	Other Assets						Other Liabilities
	Fair Value						Fair Value
(Millions)	2019			2018			2019			2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Fair value hedges - Interest rate contracts (a)(b)	$	―		$	―		$	6		$	―
Net investment hedges - Foreign exchange contracts		19			57			40			10
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		19			57			46			10
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts		30			220			114			6
Total derivatives, gross		49			277			160			16
Less: Derivative asset and derivative liability netting (c)		(27	)		(11	)		(27	)		(11	)
Total derivatives, net	$	22		$	266		$	133		$	5

(a) For Credco’s centrally cleared derivatives, variation margin payments are legally characterized as settlement payments as opposed to collateral.

(b) Credco posted $44 million and $55 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, as initial margin on its centrally cleared interest rate swaps; such amounts are recorded within Other assets on Credco’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and are not netted against the derivative balances.

(c) Represents the amount of netting of derivative assets and derivative liabilities executed with the same counterparties under an enforceable master netting arrangement.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Unaudited)

Fair Value Hedges

Credco is exposed to interest rate risk associated with its fixed-rate long-term debt obligations. At the time of issuance, certain fixed-rate debt obligations are designated in fair value hedging relationships using interest rate swaps to economically convert the fixed interest rate to a floating interest rate. Credco has $12.5 billion and $13.8 billion of its fixed-rate debt obligations designated in fair value hedging relationships as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

The following table presents the gains and losses recognized in Interest expense associated with the fair value hedges of Credco’s fixed-rate long-term debt:

	Gains (losses)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(Millions)	2019		2018
Fixed-rate long-term debt	$	(67)	$	115
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments		65		(95	)
Total	$	(2)	$	20

The carrying values of the hedged liabilities, recorded within Long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $12.4 billion and $13.5 billion as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, including offsetting amounts of $116 million and $184 million for the respective periods, related to the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments.

Credco recognized a net increase of $32 million and $4 million in Interest expense on long-term debt for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, primarily related to the net settlements (interest accruals) on Credco’s interest rate derivatives designated as fair value hedges.

Net Investment Hedges

Credco had notional amounts of approximately $2.9 billion of foreign currency derivatives designated as net investment hedges as of both March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The gain or loss on net investment hedges, net of taxes, recorded in AOCI as part of the cumulative translation adjustment, were losses of $57 million and $43 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. No amounts associated with net investment hedges were reclassified from AOCI into income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges

The changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges are intended to offset the related foreign exchange gains or losses of the underlying foreign currency exposures. The changes in the fair value of the derivatives and the related underlying foreign currency exposures resulted in net gains of $23 million and $15 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and are recognized in Other expenses.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Unaudited)

5.   Fair Values

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Carried at Fair Value

The following table summarizes Credco’s financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, categorized by GAAP’s fair value hierarchy as Level 2, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

(Millions)	2019		2018
Assets:
Derivatives, gross (a)	$	49	$	277
Total assets		49		277
Liabilities:
Derivatives, gross (a)		160		16
Total liabilities	$	160	$	16

(a) Refer to Note 4 for the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities, on a further disaggregated basis.

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Carried at Other Than Fair Value

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value for Credco’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at amortized cost, and not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The fair values of these financial instruments are estimates based upon the market conditions and perceived risks as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and require management judgment. These figures may not be indicative of future fair values, nor can the fair value of Credco be estimated by aggregating the amounts presented.

	Carrying		Corresponding Fair Value Amount
2019 (Billions)	Value		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
Financial assets for which carrying values
equal or approximate fair value
Cash and cash equivalents(a)	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	―	$	―
Other financial assets(b)		26.0		26.0		0.1		25.9		―
Financial assets carried at other than fair value
Card Member loans, net		0.6		0.6		―		―		0.6
Loans to affiliates and other		14.2		14.3		―		7.6		6.7
Financial Liabilities:
Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal
or approximate fair value		8.9		8.9		―		8.9		―
Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value
Long-term debt		18.3		18.5		―		18.5		―
Long-term debt to affiliates	$	10.6	$	10.6	$	―	$	10.6	$	―

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Unaudited)

	Carrying		Corresponding Fair Value Amount
2018 (Billions)	Value		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
Financial assets for which carrying values
equal or approximate fair value
Cash and cash equivalents(a)	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	―	$	―
Other financial assets(b)		24.9		24.9		0.1		24.8		―
Financial assets carried at other than fair value
Card Member loans, net		0.6		0.6		―		―		0.6
Loans to affiliates and other		14.1		14.1		―		7.4		6.7
Financial Liabilities:
Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal
or approximate fair value		9.0		9.0		―		9.0		―
Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value
Long-term debt		20.4		20.5		―		20.5		―
Long-term debt to affiliates	$	7.5	$	7.3	$	―	$	7.3	$	―

(a)  Amounts reflect interest-bearing deposits.

(b)  Level 1 amounts reflect interest-bearing restricted cash and Level 2 amounts primarily reflect Card Member receivables.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and during the year ended December 31, 2018, Credco did not have any assets that were measured at fair value due to impairment on a nonrecurring basis.

6.  Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

AOCI is comprised of items that have not been recognized in earnings but may be recognized in earnings in the future when certain events occur. Changes in Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

	Foreign Currency
	Translation
	Adjustments
2019 (Millions), net of tax	Gains (Losses)
Balances as of December 31, 2018	$	(1,060	)
Net translation gain of investments in foreign operations		64
Net losses related to hedges of investment in foreign operations		(57	)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss		7
Balances as of March 31, 2019	$	(1,053	)
	Foreign Currency
	Translation
	Adjustments
2018 (Millions), net of tax	Gains (Losses)
Balances as of December 31, 2017	$	(998	)
Net translation gain of investments in foreign operations		53
Net losses related to hedges of investments in foreign operations		(43	)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss		10
Balances as of March 31, 2018	$	(988	)

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATIONNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

The following table shows the tax impact for the three months ended March 31 for the changes in Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments presented above:

	Tax (benefit) expense
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(Millions)	2019				2018
Net translation on investments in foreign operations		$	3		$	(8	)
Net hedges of investments in foreign operations			(18	)		(14	)
Total tax impact		$	(15	)	$	(22	)

No amounts were reclassified out of AOCI into the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018.

7.   Income Taxes

The results of operations of Credco are included in the consolidated U.S. federal income tax return of American Express. Under an agreement with American Express, provision for income taxes is recognized on a separate company basis. If benefits for net operating losses, future tax deductions and foreign tax credits cannot be recognized on a separate company basis, such benefits are then recognized based upon a share, derived by formula, of those deductions and credits that are recognizable on an American Express consolidated reporting basis.

The effective tax rate was 13.4 percent and (19.4) percent for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 includes a $24 million discrete tax benefit related to the Tax Act that reduced the reported effective tax rate by 22.2 percent.

The tax rate in each of the periods reflects the geographic mix of expenses in the United States that generates a tax benefit at the U.S. statutory rate and foreign earnings taxed at lower rates, and the favorable impact of the tax benefit related to Credco’s ongoing funding activities outside the United States. Credco’s provision for income taxes for interim financial periods is not based on an estimated annual effective rate due to volatility in certain components of revenues and expenses that prevents Credco from projecting a reliable estimate of full year pretax income. A discrete calculation of the provision for income taxes is recorded for each interim period.

Credco is under continuous examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax authorities in other countries and states in which it has significant business operations. The tax years under examination and open for examination vary by jurisdiction. In 2018, Credco settled its U.S. federal income tax audits for tax years 2008-2014, and the statute of limitations for these years remain open through 2019. Tax years from 2015 onwards are open for examination by the IRS.

Credco believes it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by an immaterial amount within the next 12 months, principally as a result of potential resolutions of prior years’ tax items with various taxing authorities. The prior years’ tax items include unrecognized tax benefits relating to the attribution of taxable income to a particular jurisdiction or jurisdictions. The resolution of such items would not have a material impact on Credco’s effective tax rate.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (MD&A)

Overview

Credco is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (TRS), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Company (American Express). Both American Express and TRS are bank holding companies.

Credco is engaged in the business of financing certain non-interest-earning Card Member receivables arising from the use of the American Express charge cards issued in the United States and in certain countries outside the United States. Credco also finances certain interest-earning revolving loans generated by Card Member spending on American Express credit cards issued in non-U.S. markets.

Certain of the statements in this Form 10-Q report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Refer to the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” section.

Business Overview

Management’s discussion of the results of Credco is in the context of the wider business environment for American Express.

American Express’ results for the first quarter reflect a solid start to the year, with broad based billings and revenue growth across its businesses and geographies. American Express continued to invest in new services and Card Member benefits, new card acquisitions and expanding its merchant network, and it returned a significant amount of capital to its shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

American Express continues to see attractive growth opportunities across its businesses and plans to invest to take advantage of them in order to drive revenue growth over the moderate to long term. While American Express continues to see some headwinds in the environment,including from regulation in countries around the world and intense competition, it remains focused on delivering differentiated value to its merchants, Card Members and business partners and delivering appropriate returns to its shareholders.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

Net income depends largely on the volume of Card Member receivables and Card Member loans purchased, the discount rate used to determine purchase price, interest earned, interest expense, collectability of purchased Card Member receivables and Card Member loans, and income taxes.

Credco’s consolidated net income decreased by $26 million to $103 million, as compared to net income of $129 million for the same period in 2018. The year-over-year decrease in net income is primarily driven by the discrete tax benefit of $24 million related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act) recorded in the first quarter of 2018.

Table 1: Total Revenues Summary

Three Months Ended March 31,					Change
(Millions, except percentages)	2019		2018		2019 vs. 2018
Discount revenue earned from purchased Card Member receivables and Card Member loans	$	303	$	214	$	89	42	%
Interest income from affiliates and other		110		89		21	24
Finance revenue		19		15		4	27
Total revenues	$	432	$	318	$	114	36	%

Total revenues

Discount revenue increased, due to higher discount rates and higher volumes of receivables purchased.

Interest income increased, primarily due to higher interest rates.

Finance revenue increased, primarily due to higher average outstanding Card Member loan balances.

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Table 2: Total Expense Summary

Three Months Ended March 31,							Change
(Millions, except percentages)	2019			2018			2019 vs. 2018
Provisions for losses	$	63		$	64		$	(1	)	(2	)%
Interest expense		169			131			38		29
Interest expense to affiliates		104			29			75		#
Other, net		(23	)		(14	)		(9	)	64
Total expenses	$	313		$	210		$	103		49	%

# Denotes a variance greater than 100 percent

Total expenses

Interest expense increased, primarily due to higher LIBOR rates and a fair value hedge ineffectiveness loss during the quarter ended March 31, 2019 as compared to a fair value hedge ineffectiveness gain in the prior period.

Interest expense to affiliates increased, primarily due to an increase in average debt balances and higher interest rates.

Other expenses decreased, primarily driven by higher forward point gains.

Income taxes

The effective tax rates were 13.4 percent and (19.4) percent for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The tax rate for the three month period ended March 31, 2018 includes a $24 million discrete tax benefit related to the Tax Act. Refer to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans

The net volume of Card Member receivables and Card Member loans purchased during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $78 billion and $74 billion, respectively.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Credco owned $26.0 billion and $24.6 billion, respectively, of gross Card Member receivables. Card Member receivables represent amounts due on American Express charge card products and are recorded at the time they are purchased from the seller. Included in Card Member receivables are Credco Receivables Corporation’s (CRC) purchases of participation interests from RFC VIII in conjunction with TRS’ securitization program. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, CRC owned approximately $7.5 billion and $6.7 billion, respectively, of such participation interests.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Credco owned gross Card Member loans totaling $643 million and $641 million, respectively. These loans generally represent revolving amounts due on American Express lending card products.

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The following table summarizes selected information related to the Card Member receivables portfolio as of March 31:

Table 3: Selected Information Related to Card Member Receivables

(Millions, except percentages and where indicated)	2019			2018
Total gross Card Member receivables(a)	$	26,007		$	24,864
Loss reserves ― Card Member receivables(a)	$	175		$	179
Loss reserves as a % of receivables		0.7	%		0.7	%
Average life of Card Member receivables (# in days)(b)		29			28

(a) Refer to Notes 2 and 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

(b) Represents the average life of Card Member receivables owned by Credco, based upon the ratio of the average amount of both billed and unbilled receivables owned by Credco at the end of each month, during the periods indicated, to the volume of Card Member receivables purchased by Credco.

Loans to Affiliates and Other

Credco’s loans to affiliates and other represent floating-rate interest-bearing borrowings by wholly owned subsidiaries of TRS and the joint ventures that issue American Express cards in certain countries. The components of loans to affiliates and other as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:

Table 4: Loans to Affiliates and Other

(Millions)	2019		2018
American Express Limited	$	3,847	$	3,847
American Express Services Europe Limited		3,551		3,552
American Express Australia Limited		1,888		1,839
Amex Bank of Canada		1,302		1,334
American Express International, Inc.		1,255		1,243
Amex Global Holdings C.V.		888		888
American Express Company (Mexico) S.A. de C.V.		496		463
American Express International, Inc.– Branch – Singapore		379		383
American Express Bank (Mexico) S.A.		376		348
Alpha Card S.C.R.L./C.V.B.A		107		114
American Express Saudi Arabia (C) JSC		74		53
American Express International (NZ), Inc.		72		72
Total(a)	$	14,235	$	14,136

(a) As of both March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, approximately $7.2 billion were collateralized by the underlying Card Member receivables and Card Member loans transferred with recourse.

Due from/to Affiliates

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, amounts due from affiliates were $19 million and $210 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, amounts due to affiliates were $3.0 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively. These amounts relate primarily to timing differences from the purchase of Card Member receivables, net of remittances from TRS and its subsidiaries, as well as from operating activities. As of both March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, due to affiliates also includes an amount pertaining to tax liability on account of the Tax Act.

Restricted Cash with Affiliates

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the amount of interest-bearing restricted cash was $95 million and $93 million, respectively, which represents 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. It is included under “Other assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Short-term Debt to Affiliates

Short-term debt to affiliates consists primarily of interest-bearing master notes payable on demand. Components of short-term debt to affiliates as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:

Table 5: Short-term Debt to Affiliates

(Millions)	2019		2018
AE Exposure Management Limited	$	5,272	$	5,122
American Express Europe LLC		816		517
American Express Holdings Netherlands CV		192		192
Accertify, Inc.		72		68
Total	$	6,352	$	5,899

Long-term Debt to Affiliates

Long-term debt to affiliates consists primarily of master note agreements with original contractual maturity dates of one year or greater and are not payable on demand. Components of long-term debt to affiliates as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:

Table 6: Long-term Debt to Affiliates

(Millions)	2019		2018
American Express Company(a)	$	10,273	$	7,240
Amex Funding Management (Europe) Limited(b)		308		283
Total	$	10,581	$	7,523

(a)  Amounts payable by November 2023.

(b)  Amounts payable by September 2021.

Service Fees to Affiliates

Credco’s affiliates do not explicitly charge Credco a service fee for the servicing of receivables purchased. Instead Credco receives a lower discount rate on the receivables purchased than would be the case if servicing fees were charged. If a servicing fee had been charged by these affiliates from which Credco purchases receivables, fees to affiliates for servicing receivables would have been approximately $69 million and $63 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Correspondingly, discount revenue would have increased by approximately the same amounts in these periods.

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CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

Credco’s balance sheet management objectives are to maintain:

● A broad, deep and diverse set of funding sources to finance its assets and meet operating requirements; and

● Liquidity programs that enable Credco to continuously meet expected future financing obligations and business requirements for at least a twelve-month period, in the event it is unable to continue to raise new funds under its traditional funding programs during a substantial weakening in economic conditions.

Funding Strategy

American Express has in place an enterprise-wide funding policy. The principal funding objective is to maintain broad and well-diversified funding sources to allow American Express, including Credco, to meet its maturing obligations, cost-effectively finance current and future asset growth in its global businesses as well as to maintain a strong liquidity profile.

Credco has historically relied on intercompany borrowings and the debt capital markets to fulfill a substantial amount of its funding needs. It has a variety of funding sources available to access the debt capital markets, including senior unsecured debentures and commercial paper. One of the principal tenets of Credco’s strategy is to issue debt with a wide range of maturities to distribute its refinancing requirements across future periods. Credco continues to assess its funding needs and investor demand and could change the mix of its existing sources as well as add new sources to its funding mix. Credco’s funding plan is subject to various risks and uncertainties, such as the disruption of financial markets or reductions in market capacity and demand for securities offered by Credco as well as any regulatory changes or changes in its long-term or short-term credit ratings. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond Credco’s control.

Credco’s funding strategy is designed, among other things, to maintain appropriate and stable unsecured debt ratings from the major credit rating agencies: Fitch Ratings (Fitch), Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s) and Standard & Poor’s (S&P). Such ratings help support Credco’s access to cost-effective unsecured funding as part of its overall funding strategy.

Table 7: Unsecured Debt Ratings

Credit Agency	Short-Term Ratings	Long-Term Ratings	Outlook
Fitch	F1	A	Stable
Moody’s	Prime-1	A2	Stable
S&P	A-2	A-	Stable

Downgrades in the ratings of Credco’s unsecured debt could result in higher funding costs, as well as higher fees related to borrowings under its unused lines of credit. Declines in credit ratings could also reduce Credco’s borrowing capacity in the unsecured term debt and commercial paper markets. The overall level of the funding provided by Credco to other American Express affiliates is impacted by a variety of factors, among them Credco’s ratings. To the extent that Credco is subject to a higher cost of funds, whether due to an adverse ratings action or otherwise, the affiliates could continue to use, or could increase their use of, alternative sources of funding for their receivables that offer better pricing.

Short-term Funding Programs

Short-term borrowings, such as commercial paper, is defined as debt with original contractual maturity of twelve months or less. Credco’s issuance and sale of commercial paper is primarily utilized for working capital needs. The amount of short-term borrowings issued in the future will depend on Credco’s funding strategy, its needs and market conditions. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Credco had nil and $0.8 billion, respectively, of commercial paper outstanding. The average commercial paper outstanding was $0.33 billion and $0.23 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, respectively.

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Long-term Debt Programs

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, Credco did not issue any unsecured debt securities. Long-term debt is raised through the offering of debt securities both in and outside the United States. Long-term debt is generally defined as any debt with an original contractual maturity greater than twelve months. Credco had the following long-term debt outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

Table 8: Long-Term Debt Outstanding

(Billions)	2019		2018
Long-term debt outstanding (a)	$	18.3	$	20.4
Average long-term debt (b)	$	20.3	$	22.8

(a) The outstanding balances include (i) unamortized discount, (ii) the impact of movements in exchange rates on foreign currency denominated debt and (iii) the impact of fair value hedge accounting on certain fixed-rate notes that have been swapped to floating rate through the use of interest rate swaps.

(b) Average long-term debt outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, respectively.

Credco has the ability to issue debt securities under the shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The latest shelf registration statement filed with the SEC is for an unspecified amount of debt securities. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Credco had $18.4 billion and $20.7 billion of debt securities outstanding, respectively, issued under the SEC registration statement. Credco may redeem from time to time certain debt securities within 31 days prior to the original contractual maturity dates in accordance with the optional redemption provisions of those debt securities.

Credco has also established a program in Australia for the issuance of debt securities of up to approximately $4.3 billion (AUD $6 billion). During the three months ended March 31, 2019, no notes were issued under this program. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the entire amount of approximately $4.3 billion and $4.2 billion, respectively, of notes was available for issuance under this program and there were no outstanding notes as of such dates.

The covenants of debt instruments issued by Credco impose the requirement that Credco maintain a minimum consolidated net worth of $50 million, which limits the amount of dividends Credco can pay to its parent. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, Credco did not pay any cash dividends to TRS. When considering the amount of dividends it pays, Credco takes into account the amount of capital required to maintain capital strength, support business growth and meet the expectations of debt investors. To the extent excess capital is available, it may be distributed to TRS, Credco’s parent company, via dividends. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of Credco to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan. Additionally, there are no limitations on the amount of debt that can be issued by Credco, provided it maintains the minimum required fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25. As of March 31, 2019, Credco was in compliance with all restrictive covenants contained in its debt agreements.

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Liquidity Management

The liquidity objective of American Express and its subsidiaries, including Credco, is to maintain access to a diverse set of on-and off-balance sheet liquidity sources and seek to maintain liquidity sources in amounts sufficient to meet their expected future financial obligations and business requirements for liquidity for a period of at least twelve months in the event they are unable to raise new funds under their regular funding programs during a substantial weakening in economic conditions.

The liquidity management strategy includes a number of elements, including, but not limited to:

● Maintaining diversified funding sources;

● Maintaining unencumbered liquid assets and off-balance sheet liquidity sources;

● Projecting cash inflows and outflows under a variety of economic and market scenarios;

● Establishing clear objectives for liquidity risk management, including compliance with regulatory requirements; and

● Incorporating liquidity risk management as appropriate into American Express’ capital adequacy framework.

Credco regularly accesses liquidity through its various funding programs, and maintains a variety of contingent sources of cash and financing, such as access to securitizations of Card Member receivables through sales of receivables to TRS for securitization by RFC VIII and the American Express Issuance Trust II, as well as a committed bank facility.

As of March 31, 2019, Credco had cash and cash equivalents of $65 million. In addition to its actual holdings of cash and cash equivalents, Credco maintains access to additional liquidity, in the form of cash and cash equivalents held by certain affiliates, through intercompany loan agreements.

Committed Bank Credit Facility

Credco maintained a U.S. dollar-denominated committed syndicated bank credit facility as of March 31, 2019 of $3.5 billion, with a maturity date of October 16, 2020. As of March 31, 2019, no amounts were drawn on this facility. The capacity of the facility mainly served to further enhance Credco’s contingent funding resources. The availability of this facility is subject to Credco’s compliance with certain financial covenants that require maintenance of a 1.25 minimum required fixed charge coverage ratio. The fixed charge coverage ratio for Credco was 1.44 and 1.49 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and year ended December 31, 2018, respectively.

The committed syndicated bank credit facility does not contain a material adverse change clause, which might otherwise preclude borrowing under the credit facility, nor is it dependent on Credco’s credit rating.

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ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Credco’s management, with the participation of Credco’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of Credco’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, Credco’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, Credco’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective and designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in Credco’s reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the requisite time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated to Credco’s management, including Credco’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There have not been any changes in Credco’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during Credco’s fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Credco’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Various statements have been made in this Quarterly Report on this First Quarter 2019 Form 10-Q that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may also be made in Credco’s other reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and in other documents. In addition, from time to time, Credco, through its management, may make oral forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “likely” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Credco cautions you that the risk factors described in Credco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the 2018 Form 10-K) and other factors described below are not exclusive. There may also be other risks that Credco is unable to predict at this time that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Credco undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Credco’s forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:

· credit trends, which will depend in part on the economic environment, including, among other things, the housing market and the rates of bankruptcies, which can affect spending on card products and debt payments by individual and corporate customers;

· the effectiveness of Credco’s risk management policies and procedures, including Credco’s ability to accurately estimate the provisions for losses in Credco’s outstanding portfolio of Card Member receivables and Card Member loans, and operational risk;

· fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

· negative changes in Credco’s credit ratings, which could result in decreased liquidity and higher borrowing costs;

· changes in laws or government regulations affecting American Express’ business, including the potential impact of regulations adopted by regulators relating to certain credit and charge card practices;

· the effect of fluctuating interest rates, which could affect Credco’s borrowing costs and have an adverse effect on the market price of notes issued by Credco;

· the impact on American Express’ business resulting from continuing geopolitical uncertainty;

· the impact on American Express’ business of changes in the substantial and increasing worldwide competition in the payments industry;

· the impact on American Express’ business resulting from a failure in or breach of operational or security systems, processes or infrastructure, or those of third parties, including as a result of cyberattacks, which could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, privacy and/or security of data, disrupt operations, reduce the use and acceptance of American Express cards and lead to regulatory scrutiny, litigation, remediation and response costs, and reputational harm;

· the impact on American Express’ business that could result from litigation such as class actions or proceedings brought by governmental and regulatory agencies;

· Credco’s ability to satisfy its liquidity needs and execute on its funding plans, which will depend on, among other things, Credco’s future business growth, the impact of global economic, political and other events on market capacity, Credco’s credit ratings, demand for securities offered by Credco, performance by Credco’s counterparties under its bank credit facilities and other lending facilities, and regulatory changes; and

· Credco’s tax rate remaining in line with current expectations, which could be impacted by, among other things, Credco’s geographic mix of income, further changes in tax laws and regulation, unfavorable tax audits and other unanticipated tax items; and the impact of accounting changes.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

For a discussion of Credco’s risk factors, see Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of the 2018 Form 10-K. There are no material changes from the risk factors set forth in the 2018 Form 10-K. However, the risks and uncertainties that Credco faces are not limited to those set forth in the 2018 Form 10-K. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to Credco or that it currently believes to be immaterial may also adversely affect Credco’s business.

ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION

Pursuant to Section 219 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, which added Section 13(r) to the Exchange Act, an issuer is required to disclose in its annual or quarterly reports, as applicable, whether it or any of its affiliates knowingly engaged in certain activities, transactions or dealings relating to Iran or with individuals or entities designated pursuant to certain Executive Orders. Disclosure is generally required even where the activities, transactions or dealings were conducted outside the United States by non-U.S. affiliates in compliance with applicable law, and whether or not the activities are sanctionable under U.S. law.

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) and certain entities that may be considered affiliates of GBT have informed American Express that during the quarter ended March 31, 2019, approximately four visas were obtained from Iranian embassies and consulates around the world in connection with certain travel arrangements on behalf of clients. GBT had negligible gross revenues and net profits attributable to these transactions and intends to continue to engage in these activities on a limited basis so long as such activities are permitted under U.S. law.

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS

The list of exhibits required to be filed with this report are listed on page E-1 hereof, under “Exhibit Index,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATION (Registrant)

Date: May 3, 2019	By	/s/ David L. Yowan
		David L. Yowan
		Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 3, 2019	By	/s/ Leah A. Schweller
		Leah A. Schweller
		Chief Accounting Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K

Exhibit No.	Description	How Filed
31.1	Certification of David L. Yowan, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.	Electronically filed herewith.
31.2	Certification of Anderson Y. Lee, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.	Electronically filed herewith.
32.1	Certification of David L. Yowan, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.	Electronically filed herewith.
32.2	Certification of Anderson Y. Lee, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.	Electronically filed herewith.
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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, David L. Yowan, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of American Express Credit Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 3, 2019	/s/ David L. Yowan
	David L. Yowan
	Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Anderson Y. Lee, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of American Express Credit Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 3, 2019	/s/ Anderson Y. Lee
	Anderson Y. Lee
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of American Express Credit Corporation (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), David L. Yowan, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ David L. Yowan

Name: David L. Yowan

Title:   Chief Executive Officer

Date:   May 3, 2019

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and is not being “filed” as part of the Form 10-Q or as a separate disclosure document for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section. This certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except to the extent that this Exhibit 32.1 is expressly and specifically incorporated by reference in any such filing.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of American Express Credit Corporation (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Anderson Y. Lee, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Anderson Y. Lee

Name: Anderson Y. Lee

Title:   Chief Financial Officer

Date:   May 3, 2019

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and is not being “filed” as part of the Form 10-Q or as a separate disclosure document for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section. This certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except to the extent that this Exhibit 32.2 is expressly and specifically incorporated by reference in any such filing.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	May 03, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key	0000004969
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2019
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,504,938
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Busines	false

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Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenues
Discount revenue earned from purchased Card Member receivables and Card Member loans	$ 303	$ 214
Interest income from affiliates and other	110	89
Finance revenue	19	15
Total revenues	432	318
Expenses
Provisions for losses	63	64
Interest expense	169	131
Interest expense to affiliates	104	29
Other, net	(23)	(14)
Total expenses	313	210
Pretax income	119	108
Income tax provision (benefit)	16	(21)
Net income	$ 103	$ 129

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 103	$ 129
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	7	10
Other comprehensive income	7	10
Comprehensive income	$ 110	$ 139

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 65	$ 102
Card Member receivables, less reserves	25,832	24,429
Card Member loans, less reserves	637	636
Loans to affiliates and other	14,235	14,136
Due from affiliates	19	210
Other assets	274	529
Total assets	41,062	40,042
Liabilities
Short-term debt	93	826
Short-term debt to affiliates	6,352	5,899
Long-term debt	18,259	20,447
Long-term debt to affiliates	10,581	7,523
Total debt	35,285	34,695
Due to affiliates	3,059	2,869
Accrued interest and other liabilities	412	282
Total liabilities	38,756	37,846
Shareholder's Equity
Common stock, $0.10 par value, authorized 3 million shares; issued and outstanding 1.5 million shares as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018	0	0
Additional paid-in-capital	161	161
Retained earnings	3,198	3,095
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(1,053)	(1,060)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,053)	(1,060)
Total shareholder's equity	2,306	2,196
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$ 41,062	$ 40,042

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets
Card Member receivables, reserves	$ 175	$ 167
Card Member loans, reserves	$ 6	$ 5
Shareholder's Equity
Common stock, par value	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Common stock, authorized	3.0	3.0
Common stock, issued	1.5	1.5
Common stock, outstanding	1.5	1.5
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	$ 19	$ 34

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income		$ 103	$ 129
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provisions for losses		63	64
Amortization of underwriting expense		6	7
Deferred taxes		(3)	(42)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Interest, taxes and other amounts due to/from affiliates		18	23
Other operating assets and liabilities		153	(290)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		340	(109)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net increase in Card Member receivables and Card Member loans		(1,396)	(4,527)
Net decrease in loans to affiliates and other		130	1,365
Net increase in due to/from affiliates		358	1,083
Net cash used in investing activities		(908)	(2,079)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net decrease in short-term debt		(733)	(1,166)
Net increase in short-term debt to affiliates	[1]	453	3,796
Principal payments of long-term debt		(2,250)	(447)
Proceeds from long-term debt to affiliates	[1]	8,379	0
Principal Payments Of long-term Debt Affiliates	[1]	(5,318)	0
Net cash provided by financing activities		531	2,183
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		2	(1)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(35)	(6)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		195	296
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period		$ 160	$ 290

[1] Pursuant to the revision of the master note arrangement with American Express Company during the fourth quarter of 2018, Credco has changed the classification of the net borrowings from short-term debt to affiliates to long-term debt to affiliates .

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets		$ 65	$ 102	$ 191	$ 196
Restricted cash included in Other assets per Consolidated Balance Sheets	[1]	95	93	99	100
Total Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		$ 160	$ 195	$ 290	$ 296

[1] Represents 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

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Consolidated Statement of Shareholder's Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 1,871		$ 161	$ (998)	$ 2,708
Net income	129	$ 0			129
Other comprehensive income	10			10
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2018	2,010		161	(988)	2,837
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018	2,196		161	(1,060)	3,095
Net income	103	$ 0			103
Other comprehensive income	7			7
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2019	$ 2,306		$ 161	$ (1,053)	$ 3,198

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Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Disclosure Text Block Abstract

Basis of Presentation

1. Basis of Presentation

The Company

Credco is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (TRS), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Company (American Express).

Credco is engaged in the business of financing certain non-interest-earning Card Member receivables arising from the use of the American Express charge cards issued in the United States and in certain countries outside the United States. Credco also finances certain interest-earning revolving loans generated by Card Member spending on American Express credit cards issued in non-U.S. markets.

Credco executes material transactions with its affiliates. The agreements between Credco and its affiliates provide that the parties intend that the transactions thereunder be conducted on an arm’s-length basis; however, there can be no assurance that the terms of these arrangements are the same as would be negotiated between independent, unrelated parties.

American Express provides Credco with financial support with respect to maintenance of its minimum required 1.25 fixed charge coverage ratio, which is achieved by charging appropriate discount rates on the purchases of receivables Credco makes from, and the interest rates on the loans Credco provides to, TRS and other American Express subsidiaries. Each monthly period, the discount and interest rates are determined to generate income for Credco that is sufficient to maintain its minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. The revenue earned by Credco from purchasing Card Member receivables and Card Member loans at a discount is reported as discount revenue on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Credco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. If not materially different, certain note disclosures included therein have been omitted from these Consolidated Financial Statements.

The interim consolidated financial information in this report has not been audited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the interim period consolidated financial information, have been made. Results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.

The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These accounting estimates reflect the best judgment of management, but actual results could differ.

Recently-Issued-and-adopted-Accounting-Standards

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting guidance for the recognition of credit losses on financial instruments, effective January 1, 2020. The guidance introduces a new credit reserving model known as the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model, which is based on expected losses, and differs significantly from the incurred loss approach used today. The CECL model requires measurement of expected credit losses not only based on historical experience and current conditions, but also by including reasonable and supportable forecasts incorporating forward-looking information. The guidance also requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the reporting period of adoption. Credco continues to evaluate the impact the new guidance will have on Credco’s financial position and results of operations. The CECL model will alter the assumptions used in estimating credit losses on Card Member receivables and loans, and Credco may have material changes to its credit reserves as the new guidance involves earlier recognition of expected losses for the life of the assets. However, the extent of the impact will depend on the characteristics of Credco’s loan portfolio, macroeconomic conditions and forecasted information at the date of adoption. American Express continues to drive its cross-functional implementation efforts and has substantially completed development of CECL models. Continuing through 2019, American Expressisvalidating and analyzing model output during CECL parallel runs, and developing the business processes, policies and controls that satisfy the requirements of the new standard.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In February 2018, as a result of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act), the FASB issued new accounting guidance on the reclassification of certain tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to retained earnings. Credco adopted the new guidance effective January 1, 2019and did not elect the optional reclassification.

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Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Loans Notes Trade And Other Receivables Disclosure [Abstract]

Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans

2. Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans

American Express’ charge and lending payment card products result in the generation of Card Member receivables and Card Member loans, respectively.

Card Member receivables as of March 31, 2019and December 31, 2018 consisted of:

(Millions)		2019		2018
Global Consumer Services Group (a)	$	8,902	$	8,485
Global Commercial Services (b)		17,105		16,111
Card Member receivables (c)		26,007		24,596
Less: Reserve for losses		175		167
Card Member receivables, net (d)	$	25,832	$	24,429

• Comprised of U.S. and International Consumer Services.
• Comprised of Corporate and Small Business Services.
• Net of deferred discount revenue totaling $87 million and $68 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
• Card Member receivables modified in a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) program were immaterial.

Card Member loans as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of:

(Millions)		2019		2018
Global Consumer Services Group(a)	$	643	$	641
Less: Reserve for losses		6		5
Card Member loans, net(b)	$	637	$	636

• Comprised of International Consumer Services.
• Card Member loans modified in a TDR program were immaterial.

Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans Aging

Generally, a Card Member account is considered past due if payment is not received within 30 days after the billing statement date. The following table presents the aging of Card Member receivables and Card Member loans as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

				30-59		60-89
				Days		Days		90+ Days
2019(Millions)		Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Total
Card Member Receivables:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	8,840	$	23	$	13	$	26	$	8,902
Global Commercial Services
Global Small Business Services		1,981		8		4		8		2,001
Global Corporate Payments (a)		(b)		(b)		(b)		95		15,104
Card Member Loans:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	638	$	2	$	1	$	2	$	643
				30-59		60-89
				Days		Days		90+ Days
2018(Millions)		Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Total
Card Member Receivables:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	8,432	$	17	$	12	$	24	$	8,485
Global Commercial Services
Global Small Business Services		1,787		7		4		7		1,805
Global Corporate Payments (a)		(b)		(b)		(b)		103		14,306
Card Member Loans:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	636	$	2	$	1	$	2	$	641

• For Global Corporate Payments Card Member receivablesin Global Commercial Services, delinquency data is tracked based on days past billing status rather than days past due. A Card Member account is considered 90 days past billing if payment has not been received within 90 days of the Card Member’s billing statement date. In addition, if collection procedures are initiated on an account prior to the account becoming 90 days past billing, the associated Card Member receivable balance is classified as 90 days past billing. These amounts are shown above as 90+ Days Past Due for presentation purposes.See also (b).
• Delinquency data for periods other than 90+ days past billing is not available due to system constraints. Therefore, such data has not been utilized for risk management purposes. The balances that are current to 89 days past due can be derived as the difference between the Total and the 90+ Days Past Due balances.

Credit Quality Indicators for Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans

The following tables present the key credit quality indicators as of or for the three months endedMarch 31:

	2019				2018
			30+ Days				30+ Days
	Net		Past Due		Net		Past Due
	Write-off		as a % of		Write-off		as a % of
	Rate	(a)	Total		Rate	(a)	Total
Card Member Receivables:
Global Consumer Services Group	1.20	%	0.70	%	1.25	%	1.00	%
Global Small Business Services	1.47	%	1.00	%	1.42	%	1.30	%
Card Member Loans:
Global Consumer Services Group	1.25	%	0.78	%	1.40	%	0.89	%
	2019				2018
	Net Loss		90+ Days		Net Loss		90+ Days
	Ratio as a		Past		Ratio as a		Past
	% of		Billing		% of		Billing
	Charge		as a % of		Charge		as a % of
	Volume	(b)	Receivables		Volume	(b)	Receivables
Card Member Receivables:
Global Corporate Payments	0.06	%	0.63	%	0.07	%	0.86	%

• Represents the amount of Card Member receivables or Card Member loans owned by Credco that are written off, net of recoveries, expressed as a percentage of the average Card Member receivables or Card Member loans balances in each of the periods indicated.
• Represents the amount of Card Member receivables owned by Credco that are written off, net of recoveries, expressed as a percentage of the volume of Card Member receivables purchased by Credco in each of the periods indicated

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Reserves for Losses

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Reserves for Losses [Abstract]

Reserves for Losses

3. Reserves for Losses

Reserves for losses relating to Card Member receivables and Card Member loans represent management’s best estimate of the probable inherent losses in Credco’s outstanding portfolio of receivables and loans, as of the balance sheet date. Management’s evaluation process requires certain estimates and judgments.

Changes in Card Member Receivables Reserve for Losses

The following table presents changes in the Card Member receivables reserve for losses for the three months endedMarch 31:

(Millions)		2019		2018
Balance, January 1		$	167	$	145
	Provisions		60		62
	Other credits(a)		9		28
	Net write-offs(b)		(61)		(56)
Balance, March 31		$	175	$	179

• Primarily reserve balances related to new groups of, and participation interests in, Card Member receivables purchased from affiliates, totaling $1.6 billion and $4.3 billion for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019and 2018, respectively.
• Net of recoveries of $31 million and $28 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Changes in Card Member Loans Reserve for Losses

The following table presents changes in the Card Member loans reserve for losses for the three months endedMarch 31:

(Millions)		2019		2018
Balance, January 1		$	5	$	5
	Provisions		3		2
	Net write-offs(a)		(2)		(1)
Balance, March 31		$	6	$	6

Net of recoveries of $0.3 millionfor both the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018

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Derivatives and Hedging Activities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives and Hedging Activities

4. Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Credco uses derivative financial instruments to manage exposures to various market risks. These instruments derive their value from an underlying variable or multiple variables, including interest rates and foreign exchange rates, and are carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These instruments enable end users to increase, reduce or alter exposure to various market risks and, for that reason, are an integral component of Credco’s market risk management. Credco does not transact in derivatives for trading purposes.

In relation to Credco’s credit risk, certain of Credco’s bilateral derivative agreements include provisions that allowcounterparties to terminate the agreement in the event of a downgrade of Credco’s debt credit rating below investment grade and settle the outstandingnet liability position. As of March 31, 2019, these derivatives were not in a material net liability position.Based on Credco’s assessment of the credit risk of its derivative counterparties as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, no credit risk adjustment to the derivative portfolio was required.

A majority of Credco’s derivative assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are subject to master netting agreements with its derivative counterparties. Credco has no derivative amounts subject to enforceable master netting arrangements that are not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table summarizes the total fair value, excluding interest accruals, of derivative assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

		Other Assets				Other Liabilities
		Fair Value				Fair Value
(Millions)		2019		2018		2019		2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Fair value hedges - Interest rate contracts(a)(b)	$	―	$	―	$	6	$	―
	Net investment hedges - Foreign exchange contracts		19		57		40		10
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			19		57		46		10
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange contracts		30		220		114		6
Total derivatives, gross			49		277		160		16
Less: Derivative asset and derivative liability netting(c)			(27)		(11)		(27)		(11)
Total derivatives, net		$	22	$	266	$	133	$	5

• For Credco’s centrally cleared derivatives, variation margin payments are legally characterized as settlement payments as opposed to collateral.
• Credco posted $44 million and $55 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, as initial margin on its centrally cleared interest rate swaps; such amounts are recorded within Other assets on Credco’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and are not netted against the derivative balances.
• Represents the amount of netting of derivative assets and derivative liabilities executed with the same counterparties under an enforceable master netting arrangement.

Fair Value Hedges

Credco is exposed to interest rate risk associated with its fixed-rate long-term debtobligations. At the time of issuance, certain fixed-rate debt obligations are designated in fair value hedging relationships using interest rate swaps to economically convert the fixed interest rate to a floating interest rate. Credco has $12.5 billion and $13.8 billion of its fixed-rate debt obligations designated in fair value hedgingrelationships as ofMarch 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

The following table presents the gains and losses recognized in Interest expense associated with the fair value hedges ofCredco’s fixed-rate long-term debt:

		Gains (losses)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
(Millions)		2019		2018
Fixed-rate long-term debt	$	(67)	$	115
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments		65		(95)
Total	$	(2)	$	20

The carrying values of the hedged liabilities, recorded within Long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $12.4 billion and $13.5 billion as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, including offsetting amounts of $116 million and $184 million for the respective periods, related to the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments.

Credco recognized a net increase of $32 million and $4 million in Interest expense on long-term debt for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, primarily related to the net settlements (interest accruals) on Credco’s interest rate derivatives designated as fair value hedges.

Net Investment Hedges

Credco had notional amounts of approximately $2.9 billion of foreign currency derivatives designated as net investment hedges as of both March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The gain or loss on net investment hedges, net of taxes, recorded in AOCI as part of the cumulative translation adjustment, were losses of $57 million and$43 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.No amounts associated with net investment hedges were reclassified from AOCI into income for the three months endedMarch 31,2019 and 2018.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges

The changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges are intended to offset the related foreign exchange gains or losses of the underlying foreign currency exposures. The changes in the fair value of the derivatives and the related underlying foreign currency exposures resulted in net gains of $23 million and $15 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and are recognized in Other expenses.

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Fair Values

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Values

5. Fair Values

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Carried at Fair Value

The following table summarizes Credco’s financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, categorized by GAAP’s fair value hierarchy as Level 2, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

(Millions)		2019		2018
Assets:
Derivatives, gross(a)	$	49	$	277
Total assets		49		277
Liabilities:
Derivatives, gross(a)		160		16
Total liabilities	$	160	$	16

Refer to Note 4 for the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities, on a further disaggregated basis.

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Carried at Other Than Fair Value

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value for Credco’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at amortized cost, and not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The fair values of these financial instruments are estimates based upon the market conditions and perceived risks as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018,and require management judgment. These figures may not be indicative of future fair values, nor can the fair value of Credco be estimated by aggregating the amounts presented.

				Carrying		Corresponding Fair Value Amount
2019 (Billions)				Value		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
	Financial assets for which carrying values
		equal or approximate fair value
			Cash and cash equivalents(a)	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	―	$	―
			Other financial assets(b)		26.0		26.0		0.1		25.9		―
	Financial assets carried at other than fair value
			Card Member loans, net		0.6		0.6		―		―		0.6
			Loans to affiliates and other		14.2		14.3		―		7.6		6.7
Financial Liabilities:
	Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal
		or approximate fair value			8.9		8.9		―		8.9		―
	Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value
			Long-term debt		18.3		18.5		―		18.5		―
			Long-term debt to affiliates	$	10.6	$	10.6	$	―	$	10.6	$	―

				Carrying		Corresponding Fair Value Amount
2018 (Billions)				Value		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
	Financial assets for which carrying values
		equal or approximate fair value
			Cash and cash equivalents(a)	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	―	$	―
			Other financial assets(b)		24.9		24.9		0.1		24.8		―
	Financial assets carried at other than fair value
			Card Member loans, net		0.6		0.6		―		―		0.6
			Loans to affiliates and other		14.1		14.1		―		7.4		6.7
Financial Liabilities:
	Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal
		or approximate fair value			9.0		9.0		―		9.0		―
	Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value
			Long-term debt		20.4		20.5		―		20.5		―
			Long-term debt to affiliates	$	7.5	$	7.3	$	―	$	7.3	$	―

• Amounts reflect interest-bearing deposits.
• Level 1 amounts reflect interest-bearing restricted cash and Level 2 amounts primarily reflect Card Member receivables.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

During the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and during the year ended December 31, 2018, Credco did not have any assets that were measured at fair value due to impairment on a nonrecurring basis.

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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

6. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

AOCI is comprised of items that have not been recognized in earnings but may be recognized in earnings in the future when certain events occur. Changes in Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

		Foreign Currency
		Translation
		Adjustments
2019 (Millions), net of tax		Gains (Losses)
Balances as of December 31, 2018	$	(1,060)
Net translation gain of investments in foreign operations		64
Net losses related to hedges of investment in foreign operations		(57)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss		7
Balances as of March 31, 2019	$	(1,053)
		Foreign Currency
		Translation
		Adjustments
2018 (Millions), net of tax		Gains (Losses)
Balances as of December 31, 2017	$	(998)
Net translations gain of investments in foreign operations		53
Net losses related to hedges of investments in foreign operations		(43)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss		10
Balances as of March 31, 2018	$	(988)

The following table shows the tax impact for the three months endedMarch 31 for the changes in Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments presented above:

		Tax (benefit) expense
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
(Millions)		2019		2018
Net translation on investments in foreign operations	$	3	$	(8)
Net hedges of investments in foreign operations		(18)		(14)
Total tax impact	$	(15)	$	(22)

No amounts were reclassified out of AOCI into the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018.

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Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

7. Income Taxes

The results of operations of Credco are included in the consolidated U.S. federal income tax return of American Express. Under an agreement with American Express, provision for income taxes is recognized on a separate company basis. If benefits for net operating losses, future tax deductions and foreign tax credits cannot be recognized on a separate company basis, such benefits are then recognized based upon a share, derived by formula, of those deductions and credits that are recognizable on an American Express consolidated reporting basis.

The effective tax rate was 13.4 percent and (19.4) percent for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 includes a $24 million discrete tax benefit related to the Tax Act that reduced the reported effective tax rate by 22.2 percent.

The tax rate in each of the periods reflects the geographic mix of expenses in the United States that generates a tax benefit at the U.S. statutory rate and foreign earnings taxed at lower rates, and the favorable impact of the tax benefit related to Credco’s ongoing funding activities outside the United States. Credco’s provision for income taxes for interim financial periods is not based on an estimated annual effective rate due to volatility in certain components of revenues and expenses that prevents Credco from projecting a reliable estimate of full year pretax income. A discrete calculation of the provision for income taxes is recorded for each interim period.

Credco is under continuous examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax authorities in other countries and states in which it has significant business operations. The tax years under examination and open for examination vary by jurisdiction. In 2018, Credco settled its U.S. federal income tax audits for tax years 2008-2014, and the statute of limitations for these years remain open through 2019. Tax years from 2015 onwards are open for examination by the IRS.

Credco believes it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by an immaterial amount within the next 12 months, principally as a result of potential resolutions of prior years’ tax items with various taxing authorities. The prior years’ tax items include unrecognized tax benefits relating to the attribution of taxable income to a particular jurisdiction or jurisdictions. The resolution of such items would not have a material impact on Credco’s effective tax rate.

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These accounting estimates reflect the best judgment of management, but actual results could differ.

Derivatives And Hedging Activities Policy [Abstract]

Derivatives Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

Credco uses derivative financial instruments to manage exposures to various market risks. These instruments derive their value from an underlying variable or multiple variables, including interest rates and foreign exchange rates, and are carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges are intended to offset the related foreign exchange gains or losses of the underlying foreign currency exposures

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Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Accounts Receivable And Loans Tables [Abstract]

Card Member receivables detail

Card Member receivables as of March 31, 2019and December 31, 2018 consisted of:

(Millions)		2019		2018
Global Consumer Services Group(a)	$	8,902	$	8,485
Global Commercial Services(b)		17,105		16,111
Card Member receivables(c)		26,007		24,596
Less: Reserve for losses		175		167
Card Member receivables, net(d)	$	25,832	$	24,429

• Comprised of U.S. and International Consumer Services.
• Comprised of Corporate and Small Business Services.
• Net of deferred discount revenue totaling $87 million and $68 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
• Card Member receivables modified in a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) program were immaterial.

Card Member loans detail

Card Member loans as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of:

(Millions)		2019		2018
Global Consumer Services Group(a)	$	643	$	641
Less: Reserve for losses		6		5
Card Member loans, net(b)	$	637	$	636

• Comprised of International Consumer Services.
• Card Member loans modified in a TDR program were immaterial.

Aging of Card Member receivables and loans

The following table presents the aging of Card Member receivables and Card Member loans as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

				30-59		60-89
				Days		Days		90+ Days
2019(Millions)		Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Total
Card Member Receivables:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	8,840	$	23	$	13	$	26	$	8,902
Global Commercial Services
Global Small Business Services		1,981		8		4		8		2,001
Global Corporate Payments(a)		(b)		(b)		(b)		95		15,104
Card Member Loans:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	638	$	2	$	1	$	2	$	643
				30-59		60-89
				Days		Days		90+ Days
2018(Millions)		Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Total
Card Member Receivables:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	8,432	$	17	$	12	$	24	$	8,485
Global Commercial Services
Global Small Business Services		1,787		7		4		7		1,805
Global Corporate Payments(a)		(b)		(b)		(b)		103		14,306
Card Member Loans:
Global Consumer Services Group	$	636	$	2	$	1	$	2	$	641

• For Global Corporate Payments Card Member receivablesin Global Commercial Services, delinquency data is tracked based on days past billing status rather than days past due. A Card Member account is considered 90 days past billing if payment has not been received within 90 days of the Card Member’s billing statement date. In addition, if collection procedures are initiated on an account prior to the account becoming 90 days past billing, the associated Card Member receivable balance is classified as 90 days past billing. These amounts are shown above as 90+ Days Past Due for presentation purposes.See also (b).
• Delinquency data for periods other than 90+ days past billing is not available due to system constraints. Therefore, such data has not been utilized for risk management purposes. The balances that are current to 89 days past due can be derived as the difference between the Total and the 90+ Days Past Due balances.

Credit quality indicators for receivables and loans

The following tables present the key credit quality indicators as of or for the three months endedMarch 31:

	2019				2018
			30+ Days				30+ Days
	Net		Past Due		Net		Past Due
	Write-off		as a % of		Write-off		as a % of
	Rate	(a)	Total		Rate	(a)	Total
Card Member Receivables:
Global Consumer Services Group	1.20	%	0.70	%	1.25	%	1.00	%
Global Small Business Services	1.47	%	1.00	%	1.42	%	1.30	%
Card Member Loans:
Global Consumer Services Group	1.25	%	0.78	%	1.40	%	0.89	%
	2019				2018
	Net Loss		90+ Days		Net Loss		90+ Days
	Ratio as a		Past		Ratio as a		Past
	% of		Billing		% of		Billing
	Charge		as a % of		Charge		as a % of
	Volume	(b)	Receivables		Volume	(b)	Receivables
Card Member Receivables:
Global Corporate Payments	0.06	%	0.63	%	0.07	%	0.86	%

• Represents the amount of Card Member receivables or Card Member loans owned by Credco that are written off, net of recoveries, expressed as a percentage of the average Card Member receivables or Card Member loans balances in each of the periods indicated.
• Represents the amount of Card Member receivables owned by Credco that are written off, net of recoveries, expressed as a percentage of the volume of Card Member receivables purchased by Credco in each of the periods indicated.

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Reserves for Losses (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Reserves For Losses Tables [Abstract]

Changes in the Card Member Receivable Reserve for Losses

The following table presents changes in the Card Member receivables reserve for losses for the three months endedMarch 31:

(Millions)		2019		2018
Balance, January 1		$	167	$	145
	Provisions		60		62
	Other credits(a)		9		28
	Net write-offs(b)		(61)		(56)
Balance, March 31		$	175	$	179

• Primarily reserve balances related to new groups of, and participation interests in, Card Member receivables purchased from affiliates, totaling $1.6 billion and $4.3 billion for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019and 2018, respectively.
• Net of recoveries of $31 million and $28 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Changes in the Card Member Loans Reserve for Losses

The following table presents changes in the Card Member loans reserve for losses for the three months endedMarch 31:

(Millions)		2019		2018
Balance, January 1		$	5	$	5
	Provisions		3		2
	Net write-offs(a)		(2)		(1)
Balance, March 31		$	6	$	6

Net of recoveries of $0.3 millionfor both the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018

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Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Derivatives And Hedging Activities Tables [Abstract]

Schedule of derivative instruments in statement of financial position, fair value

The following table summarizes the total fair value, excluding interest accruals, of derivative assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

		Other Assets				Other Liabilities
		Fair Value				Fair Value
(Millions)		2019		2018		2019		2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Fair value hedges - Interest rate contracts(a)(b)	$	―	$	―	$	6	$	―
	Net investment hedges - Foreign exchange contracts		19		57		40		10
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			19		57		46		10
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange contracts		30		220		114		6
Total derivatives, gross			49		277		160		16
Less: Derivative asset and derivative liability netting(c)			(27)		(11)		(27)		(11)
Total derivatives, net		$	22	$	266	$	133	$	5

• For Credco’s centrally cleared derivatives, variation margin payments are legally characterized as settlement payments as opposed to collateral.
• Credco posted $44 million and $55 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, as initial margin on its centrally cleared interest rate swaps; such amounts are recorded within Other assets on Credco’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and are not netted against the derivative balances.
• Represents the amount of netting of derivative assets and derivative liabilities executed with the same counterparties under an enforceable master netting arrangement.

Effect of fair value hedges on results of operations

The following table presents the gains and losses recognized in Interest expense associated with the fair value hedges ofCredco’s fixed-rate long-term debt:

		Gains (losses)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
(Millions)		2019		2018
Fixed-rate long-term debt	$	(67)	$	115
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments		65		(95)
Total	$	(2)	$	20

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Fair Values (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Fair Values (Tables) [Abstract]

Fair value assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis

The following table summarizes Credco’s financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, categorized by GAAP’s fair value hierarchy as Level 2, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

(Millions)		2019		2018
Assets:
Derivatives, gross(a)	$	49	$	277
Total assets		49		277
Liabilities:
Derivatives, gross(a)		160		16
Total liabilities	$	160	$	16

Refer to Note 4 for the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities, on a further disaggregated basis.

Estimated fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value for Credco’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at amortized cost, and not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

				Carrying		Corresponding Fair Value Amount
2019 (Billions)				Value		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
	Financial assets for which carrying values
		equal or approximate fair value
			Cash and cash equivalents(a)	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	―	$	―
			Other financial assets(b)		26.0		26.0		0.1		25.9		―
	Financial assets carried at other than fair value
			Card Member loans, net		0.6		0.6		―		―		0.6
			Loans to affiliates and other		14.2		14.3		―		7.6		6.7
Financial Liabilities:
	Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal
		or approximate fair value			8.9		8.9		―		8.9		―
	Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value
			Long-term debt		18.3		18.5		―		18.5		―
			Long-term debt to affiliates	$	10.6	$	10.6	$	―	$	10.6	$	―

				Carrying		Corresponding Fair Value Amount
2018 (Billions)				Value		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
	Financial assets for which carrying values
		equal or approximate fair value
			Cash and cash equivalents(a)	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	―	$	―
			Other financial assets(b)		24.9		24.9		0.1		24.8		―
	Financial assets carried at other than fair value
			Card Member loans, net		0.6		0.6		―		―		0.6
			Loans to affiliates and other		14.1		14.1		―		7.4		6.7
Financial Liabilities:
	Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal
		or approximate fair value			9.0		9.0		―		9.0		―
	Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value
			Long-term debt		20.4		20.5		―		20.5		―
			Long-term debt to affiliates	$	7.5	$	7.3	$	―	$	7.3	$	―

• Amounts reflect interest-bearing deposits.
• Level 1 amounts reflect interest-bearing restricted cash and Level 2 amounts primarily reflect Card Member receivables.

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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]

Components of comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Changes in Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments for the three months endedMarch 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

		Foreign Currency
		Translation
		Adjustments
2019 (Millions), net of tax		Gains (Losses)
Balances as of December 31, 2018	$	(1,060)
Net translation gain of investments in foreign operations		64
Net losses related to hedges of investment in foreign operations		(57)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss		7
Balances as of March 31, 2019	$	(1,053)
		Foreign Currency
		Translation
		Adjustments
2018 (Millions), net of tax		Gains (Losses)
Balances as of December 31, 2017	$	(998)
Net translations gain of investments in foreign operations		53
Net losses related to hedges of investments in foreign operations		(43)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss		10
Balances as of March 31, 2018	$	(988)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Income - Tax Effect

The following table shows the tax impact for the three months endedMarch 31 for the changes in Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments presented above:

		Tax (benefit) expense
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
(Millions)		2019		2018
Net translation on investments in foreign operations	$	3	$	(8)
Net hedges of investments in foreign operations		(18)		(14)
Total tax impact	$	(15)	$	(22)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Textuals (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textuals [Abstract]
Ratio of combined earnings and fixed earnings to fixed charges required to maintain availability of credit line	1.25

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Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Card Member receivables	$ 26,007	$ 24,596
Less: Reserve for losses	175	167	$ 179	$ 145
Card Member receivables, net	25,832	24,429
Global Consumer Services Group [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Card Member receivables	8,902	8,485
Global Commercial Services [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Card Member receivables	$ 17,105	$ 16,111

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Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Card Member loans
Less: Reserve for losses	$ 6	$ 5	$ 6	$ 5
Card Member loans, net	637	636
Global Consumer Services Group [Member]
Card Member loans
Card Member loans	643	641
Less: Reserve for losses	6	5
Card Member loans, net	$ 637	$ 636

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Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Card Member receivables Total Aging	$ 26,007	$ 24,596
Global Consumer Services Group [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Card Member receivables Total Aging	8,902	8,485
Card Member loans Total aging	643	641
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Current	8,840	8,432
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Period past due	23	17
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | 60 To 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Period past due	13	12
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | 90+ Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Period past due	26	24
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Current	638	636
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Loans [Member] | 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Period past due	2	2
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Loans [Member] | 60 To 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Period past due	1	1
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Loans [Member] | 90+ Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Period past due	2	2
Global Commercial Services [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Card Member receivables Total Aging	17,105	16,111
Global Small Business Services [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Card Member receivables Total Aging	2,001	1,805
Global Small Business Services [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Current	1,981	1,787
Global Small Business Services [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Period past due	8	7
Global Small Business Services [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | 60 To 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Period past due	4	4
Global Small Business Services [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | 90+ Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Period past due	8	7
Global Corporate Payments [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Card Member receivables Total Aging	15,104	14,306
Global Corporate Payments [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | 90+ Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Period past due	$ 95	$ 103

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Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans 3 (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | Net Write-Off Rate [Member]
Credit Quality Indicator for Receivables and Loans
Credit Quality Indicators	0.012	0.0125
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | 30+ Days Past Due as a % of Total [Member]
Credit Quality Indicator for Receivables and Loans
Credit Quality Indicators	0.007	0.01
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Loans [Member] | Net Write-Off Rate [Member]
Credit Quality Indicator for Receivables and Loans
Credit Quality Indicators	0.0125	0.014
Global Consumer Services Group [Member] | Card Member Loans [Member] | 30+ Days Past Due as a % of Total [Member]
Credit Quality Indicator for Receivables and Loans
Credit Quality Indicators	0.0078	0.0089
Global Small Business Services [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | Net Write-Off Rate [Member]
Credit Quality Indicator for Receivables and Loans
Credit Quality Indicators	0.0147	0.0142
Global Small Business Services [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | 30+ Days Past Due as a % of Total [Member]
Credit Quality Indicator for Receivables and Loans
Credit Quality Indicators	0.01	0.013
Global Corporate Payments [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | Net Loss Ratio as a % of Charge Volume [Member]
Credit Quality Indicator for Receivables and Loans
Credit Quality Indicators	0.0006	0.0007
Global Corporate Payments [Member] | Card Member Receivables [Member] | 90+ days past billing as a percentage of receivables [Member]
Credit Quality Indicator for Receivables and Loans
Credit Quality Indicators	0.0063	0.0086

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Card Member Receivables and Card Member Loans Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Deferred discount revenue on Card Member receivable	$ 87	$ 68

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Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Changes in the Card Member receivable reserve for losses
Balance, January 1	$ 167	$ 145
Provisions	60	62
Other credits	9	28
Net write-offs	(61)	(56)
Balance, March 31	$ 175	$ 179

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Reserves 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Changes in the Card Member loans reserve for losses [Line Items]
Balance, January 1	$ 5	$ 5
Provisions	3	2
Net Write-Offs	(2)	(1)
Balance, March 31	$ 6	$ 6

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Reserves Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Reserves For Losses (Textuals) [Abstract]
Participation interests in Card Member receivables purchased from affiliates	$ 1,600.0	$ 4,300.0
Allowance for Card Member Receivables, Recoveries of Bad Debts	31.0	28.0
Allowance for Card Member Loans, Recoveries of Bad Debts	$ 0.3	$ 0.3

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Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total fair value of derivative assets	$ 49	$ 277
Derivative asset and derivative liability netting	(27)	(11)
Total derivatives assets, net	22	266
Other Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total fair value of derivative assets	19	57
Other Assets [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total fair value of derivative assets	0	0
Other Assets [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total fair value of derivative assets	19	57
Other Assets [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total fair value of derivative assets	30	220
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total fair value of derivative liabilities	160	16
Derivative asset and derivative liability netting	(27)	(11)
Total derivatives liabilities, net	133	5
Other Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total fair value of derivative liabilities	46	10
Other Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total fair value of derivative liabilities	6	0
Other Liabilities [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total fair value of derivative liabilities	40	10
Other Liabilities [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total fair value of derivative liabilities	$ 114	$ 6

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Derivatives and Hedging Activities 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments, Gains (Losses) [Line Items]
Fixed-rate long-term debt	$ (67)	$ 115
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	65	(95)
Total	$ (2)	$ 20

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Derivatives and Hedging Activities Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivatives And Hedging Activities Textuals [Abstract]
Net increase in interest expense on long term debt.	$ 32.0	$ 4.0
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of long-term debt	12,400.0		$ 13,500.0
Loss on net investment hedges	57.0	43.0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI into income	0.0	0.0
Margin on interest rate swap not netted	44.0		55.0
Gain in Changes of Fair Value of Derivatives not designated as hedges	23.0	$ 15.0
Cumulative Fair Value hedging adjustments of hedged item in fair value hedge	116.0		184.0
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivatives	2,900.0		2,900.0
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of long-term debt	$ 12,500.0		$ 13,800.0

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Fair Value (Details) - Level 2 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets [Abstract]
Derivatives, gross	$ 49	$ 277
Total assets	49	277
Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivatives, gross	160	16
Total liabilities	$ 160	$ 16

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Fair Value 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Financial assets for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets	$ 65	$ 102	$ 191	$ 196
Financial assets carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Card Member loans, less reserves	637	636
Loans to affiliates and other	14,235	14,136
Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Total Long-term Debt	18,259	20,447
Long Term Debt with Affiliates	10,581	7,523
Carrying Value [Member]
Financial assets for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets	100	100
Other financial assets	26,000	24,900
Financial assets carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Card Member loans, less reserves	600	600
Loans to affiliates and other	14,200	14,100
Financial Liabilities:
Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value	8,900	9,000
Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Total Long-term Debt	18,300	20,400
Long Term Debt with Affiliates	10,600	7,500
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Financial assets for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets	100	100
Other financial assets	26,000	24,900
Financial assets carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Card Member loans, less reserves	600	600
Loans to affiliates and other	14,300	14,100
Financial Liabilities:
Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value	8,900	9,000
Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Total Long-term Debt	18,500	20,500
Long Term Debt with Affiliates	10,600	7,300
Level 1 [Member]
Financial assets for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets	100	100
Other financial assets	100	100
Financial assets carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Card Member loans, less reserves	0	0
Loans to affiliates and other	0	0
Financial Liabilities:
Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value	0	0
Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Total Long-term Debt	0	0
Long Term Debt with Affiliates	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Financial assets for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets	0	0
Other financial assets	25,900	24,800
Financial assets carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Card Member loans, less reserves	0	0
Loans to affiliates and other	7,600	7,400
Financial Liabilities:
Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value	8,900	9,000
Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Total Long-term Debt	18,500	20,500
Long Term Debt with Affiliates	10,600	7,300
Level 3 [Member]
Financial assets for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets	0	0
Other financial assets	0	0
Financial assets carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Card Member loans, less reserves	600	600
Loans to affiliates and other	6,700	6,700
Financial Liabilities:
Financial liabilities for which carrying values equal or approximate fair value	0	0
Financial liabilities carried at other than fair value [Abstract]
Total Long-term Debt	0	0
Long Term Debt with Affiliates	$ 0	$ 0

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Fair Value Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value for impairment	$ 0	$ 0

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Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Changes in other comprehensive income
Balances as of start of period	$ (1,060.0)
Balances as of end of period	(1,053.0)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Changes in other comprehensive income
Balances as of start of period	(1,060.0)	$ (998.0)
Net translation gain of investments in foreign operations	64.0	53.0
Net losses related to hedges of investment in foreign operations	(57.0)	(43.0)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss	7.0	10.0
Balances as of end of period	$ (1,053.0)	$ (988.0)

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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Other comprehensive loss
Net translation on investments in foreign operations	$ 3	$ (8)
Net hedges of investments in foreign operations	(18)	(14)
Total tax impact	$ (15)	$ (22)

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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Income (Textuals) [Abstract]
Amount of gain loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income	$ 0	$ 0

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Income Taxes Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Income Taxes (Textuals) [Line Items]
U.S. Tax Act Discrete Tax (Benefit) charge		$ 24
Effective tax rate	13.40%	(19.40%)
Reduction in Effective Tax Rate		22.20%
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	2015
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Earliest Year [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	2015
Tax Audit Settlement Years			2008
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Latest Year [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Tax Audit Settlement Years			2014