CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 200	$ (75)	$ 409	$ (105)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities	0	(2)	0	3
Foreign currency translation adjustment	61	(85)	(44)	(221)
Pension liability adjustments	0	0	0	2
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	61	(87)	(44)	(216)
Comprehensive income (loss)	261	(162)	365	(321)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest, net of tax	69	51	183	151
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to First Data Corporation, net of tax	$ 192	$ (213)	$ 182	$ (472)