CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 215	$ 33	$ 209	$ (30)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities	0	(1)	0	5
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(41)	37	(105)	(136)
Pension liability adjustments	0	2	0	2
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(41)	38	(105)	(129)
Comprehensive income (loss)	174	71	104	(159)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest, net of tax	62	62	114	100
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to First Data Corporation, net of tax	$ 112	$ 9	$ (10)	$ (259)