FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Allowance for Transaction Losses and Negative Customer Balances | |||
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves | |||
Balance at Beginning of Period | $ 222 | $ 185 | $ 166 |
Charged/ (Credited) to Net Income | 823 | 655 | 511 |
Charges Utilized/ (Write-offs) | (779) | (618) | (492) |
Balance at End of Period | 266 | 222 | 185 |
Allowance for Loans and Interest Receivable | |||
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves | |||
Balance at Beginning of Period | 339 | 233 | 195 |
Charged/ (Credited) to Net Income | 274 | 555 | 385 |
Charges Utilized/ (Write-offs) | (484) | (449) | (347) |
Balance at End of Period | $ 129 | $ 339 | $ 233 |