CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (6)	$ (63)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains on securities	0	6
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(64)	(173)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(64)	(167)
Comprehensive loss	(70)	(230)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest	52	38
Comprehensive loss attributable to First Data Corporation	$ (122)	$ (268)