CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 79	$ (6)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	90	(64)
Gain on derivative instruments	1	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	91	(64)
Comprehensive income (loss)	170	(70)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest	46	52
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to First Data Corporation	$ 124	$ (122)