Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Non-cash Investing activity
Termination of intercompany loan agreement with American Express Limited and American Express International, Inc.	[1]	$ 5,109	$ 0
Non-cash Financing activity
Settlement of borrowings with American Express Company	[1]	(5,109)	0
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets		33	200	$ 102	$ 196
Restricted cash included in Other assets per Consolidated Balance Sheets	[2]	96	98	93	100
Total Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		$ 129	$ 298	$ 195	$ 296

[1] As a result of funding structure changes in the ordinary course of business, Credco terminated the intercompany loan agreement with American Express Limited and American Express International, Inc. and settled the related borrowings from American Express Company during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

[2] 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.