Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$ 176	$ 187
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provisions for losses	51	74
Amortization and other	3	12
Deferred taxes	(47)	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Due from affiliates, net	112	63
Other operating assets and liabilities	37	3
Net cash provided by operating activities	332	339
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net increase in cardmember receivables and loans	(633)	(2,745)
Maturities of investments	0	175
Net decrease (increase) in loans to affiliates	714	(19)
Net (increase) decrease in due from affiliates	(1,930)	1,524
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,849)	(1,065)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net increase in short-term debt to affiliates	177	1,254
Net increase in short-term debt	117	444
Issuance of long-term debt	1,332	415
Principal payments on long-term debt	(857)	(1,515)
Dividends paid	(157)	(95)
Net cash provided by financing activities	612	503
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4)	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(909)	(223)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	988	304
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 79	$ 81