Investment in Affiliates (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Summary of financial information for the merchant alliances and other affiliates accounted for under the equity method

A summary of financial information for the merchant alliances and other affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting is presented below.

	As of December 31,
(in millions)	2015		2014
Total current assets	$	3,002	$	2,812
Total long-term assets	55		53
Total assets	$	3,057	$	2,865
Total current liabilities	$	2,925	$	2,742
Total long-term liabilities	16		17
Total liabilities	$	2,941	$	2,759

Summary of financial information related to the income statement

The primary components of assets and liabilities are settlement-related accounts similar to those described in note 11 "Settlement Assets and Obligations" of these consolidated financial statements.

	Year ended December 31,
(in millions)	2015		2014		2013
Net operating revenues	$	1,424	$	1,357	$	1,369
Operating expenses	666		638		675
Operating income	$	758	$	719	$	694
Net income	$	744	$	696	$	664
FDC equity earnings	239		220		188

Schedule of estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets

The non-goodwill portion of this amount is considered an identifiable intangible asset that is amortized. The estimated future amortization expense for these intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 is as follows:

Year ended December 31, (in millions)	Amount
2016	$	50
2017	44
2018	29
2019	4
2020	—
Thereafter	—