CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 243	$ 215	$ 322	$ 209
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	18	(41)	108	(105)
Pension liability adjustments	19	0	19	0
Derivative instruments	(2)	0	(1)	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	35	(41)	126	(105)
Comprehensive income	278	174	448	104
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest	62	62	108	114
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to First Data Corporation	$ 216	$ 112	$ 340	$ (10)