Supplemental Financial Information - Components of Other Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
Derivative financial instruments losses	$ (1)	$ (14)	$ (5)	$ (16)
Divestitures, net gains	1	2	1	3
Gain on Visa Europe share sale	29	0	29	0
Non-operating foreign currency gains and (losses)	9	(12)	19	24
Other income (expense)	$ 38	$ (24)	$ 44	$ 11