Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Non-cash Investing activity
Replacement of due from affiliate balance with new loan arrangement with affiliates	[1]	$ 0	$ 0	$ 2,129
Termination of intercompany loan agreement with American Express Limited and American Express International, Inc.	[2]	5,109	0	0
Non-cash Financing activity
Settlement of borrowings with American Express Company	[2]	(5,109)	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reconciliation
Cash and cash equivalents		33	102	196
Restricted cash included in Other assets per Consolidated Balance Sheets	[3]	116	93	100
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		$ 149	$ 195	$ 296

[1] To more effectively manage inter-affiliate funding, Credco entered into new loan agreements in July 2017 with American Express Limited and American Express International, Inc. The new loans were funded by the assignment of its existing loan to American Express Company and its outstanding due from affiliate balance with TRS.

[2] 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 second quarter of 2019.

[3] 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.