Document and Entity Information Credit card receivables which are restricted to settle the obligations of the Company's variable interest entities and are not expected to be available to the Company or its creditors. Less credit card receivables - restricted for securitization investors Total credit card receivables - restricted for securitization investors Credit Card Receivables Restricted for Securitization Investors Credit card receivables - restricted for securitization investors Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block] RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Other credit card receivables Represents credit card receivables, exclusive of those restricted for securitization investors. Credit Card Receivables Unrestricted Other credit card receivables Asset Backed Securities Debt Owed to Securitization Investors, Current Less: Current Portion This element represents the current portion of asset-backed securities debt owed to securitization investors. Asset-backed securities debt - owed to securitization investors Asset Backed Securities Debt Owed to Securitization Investors, Noncurrent Asset-backed securities debt - owed to securitization investors This element represents the noncurrent portion of asset-backed securities debt owed to securitization investors. Long-term portion Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor in Financial Assets that It has Securitized or Servicing Assets or Liabilities Relating to Assets that It has Securitized [Abstract] Cash flows received on the interest that continue to be held by the transferor Transaction Transaction Fees earned principally based on the number of transactions processed. Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses are included. Redemption Revenue is recognized at the time an AIR MILE reward mile is redeemed, or for those AIR MILES reward miles that are estimated to be unredeemed by the collector base, i.e. breakage, over the estimated life of an AIR MILES reward mile. Redemption Database Marketing Fees and Direct Marketing Services Database marketing fees and direct marketing services Marketing revenues principally earned from maintenance and service programs, database builds and the licensing of data. Amortization of purchased intangibles Amortization of Intangibles and Software Acquired by Acquisition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangibles and software acquired via an acquisition, in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. Securitization Funding Costs Securitization funding costs The aggregate amount of interest expense incurred on asset-backed securities debt. Securitization funding costs Amendment Description Change in Redemption Settlement Assets Change in redemption settlement assets The net cash inflow (outflow) for the net change associated with funds related to redemption settlement assets that are not available for withdrawal or use and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. ACCRUED EXPENSES Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Amendment Flag Purchase of Credit Card Receivables Investing Purchase of credit card portfolios The cash outflow associated with the purchase of credit card portfolios held for investment. Change in Cash Collateral Restricted Change in cash collateral, restricted The net change associated with funds for spread deposits and excess funding deposits that are not available for withdrawal or use and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. Change in Due from Securitizations Change in due from securitizations The net change in the amount owed to the reporting entity by counterparties for the value of the assets created and retained during the securitization of credit card receivables. Change in Sellers Interest Change in seller's interest The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) in the value of the seller's interest created and retained. Payment for Convertible Note Hedges Payment for convertible note hedges This element represents the cash outflow for payment for convertible note hedges. Purchase of Prepaid Forward Contracts Purchase of prepaid forward contracts This element represents the cash outflow for purchase of prepaid forward contracts. Issuances of Certificates of Deposit Issuances of deposits This element represents the cash inflow from the issuances of deposits. Repayments of Certificates of Deposit This element represents the cash outflow for repayments of deposits. Repayments of deposits Repayment of Capital Lease Obligations Payment of capital lease obligations This element represents the cash outflow for payment of capital lease obligations. Provision for Loan Loss The sum of the periodic provision charged to operations, based on an assessment of the uncollectibility of the loan portfolio, the offset to which is either added or deducted from the allowance account for the purpose of reducing loan receivable to an amount that approximates the net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Provision for loan loss Fair Value Gain on Interest Only Strip Fair value gain on interest-only strip The increase (decrease) in the market value included in earnings during the reporting period of the interest-only strip created and retained. The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in deferred revenue. Change in deferred revenue Change in Deferred Revenue Change in Merchant Settlement Activity The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in merchant settlement activity. Merchant settlement activity is driven by the number of days of float at the end of the reporting period, which is the difference between the number of days cash is held before remitting to merchants and the number of days cash is held by the card associations before remitting to the entity. Change in merchant settlement activity Purchase of Credit Card Receivables Operating Purchase of credit card receivables The cash outflow associated with credit card portfolios that were purchased with the intent to sell. Canada, Dollars Canadian dollars Proceeds from Sale of Portfolios to Securitization Trusts The cash inflow associated with proceeds from the sale of credit card receivable portfolios to the securitization trusts. Proceeds from the sale of credit card receivable portfolios to the securitization trusts Net proceeds from sale of portfolios of credit card receivables Cash Effect on Adoption of Asc This element represents the cash effect on adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810. Cash effect on adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Current Fiscal Year End Date CREDIT CARD RECEIVABLES Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts ($4,718 and $2,406 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively) REDEMPTION SETTLEMENT ASSETS Redemption Settlement Assets [Text Block] REDEMPTION SETTLEMENT ASSETS Separate disclosure of the cash, cash equivalents and investments which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Summary of Credit Card Receivables, Aging [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of aging of gross principal amount of credit card financing receivables reported delineated in tranches based on months since origination. Includes number of accounts and percentage of total in each tranche and principal amount outstanding and percentage of total for each tranche. Summary of credit card receivable aging Summary of Net Credit Card Receivables, Charge Offs [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of average outstanding financing receivables, net amount charged-off and amount charged-off as a percentage of average amount outstanding. Schedule of Company's net charge-offs Component of Restricted Securitized Credit Card Receivables Delinquencies and Write Offs [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of restricted securitized credit card receivables including principal amounts 90 days or more past due and net principal portion charged-off. Schedule of quantitative information about components of total securitized credit card receivables, delinquencies and net charge-offs Schedule of Cash Flows Between Transferee and Transferor [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of cash flows received from and paid to the securitization trusts when transfers of credit card receivables to the securitization trusts were treated as sales prior to the adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810. Summary of cash flows received from and paid to the securitization trusts Schedule of Redemption Settlement Assets [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of redemption settlement assets, which consist of cash, cash equivalents and investments which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Schedule of Redemption Settlement Assets Derivative, Notional Amount Assumed interest rate caps, notional amount Schedule of intangible assets Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Assets [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of amortizable intangibles assets and intangible assets not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class, including the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Convertible Senior Debt Table [Table Text Block] Summary of the carrying value of the components of the convertible senior notes Tabular disclosure of senior convertible long-debt note instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer. Canada CANADA Document Period End Date Convertible Senior Debt Interest Expense Table [Table Text Block] Schedule of interest income on convertible senior notes Tabular disclosure for interest expense on the convertible senior notes as recognized in the statement of income. Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Assets and liabilities disclosed but not carried at fair value Tabular disclosure of the assets and liabilities disclosed but not carried at fair value. Schedule of Disposal Groups including Discontinued Operations, Balance Sheet Disclosure [Table Text Block] Schedule of assets of discontinued operations Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include disclosure relating to the carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Schedule of Disposal Groups including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement Disclosure Table [Text Block] Summary of operating results of the discontinued operations Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pre-tax profit or loss reported in the discontinued operations. Numerator [Abstract] Numerator Denominator [Abstract] Denominator Aggregate Principal Amount of Convertible Security, Convertible Senior Notes Due 2013 Aggregate principal amount of convertible security, Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 Aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes payable, due 2013. Convertible senior notes can be settled in cash or shares of common stock. The effect of convertible senior notes on diluted net income per share is calculated as if they will be settled in cash as the Company has the intent to settle the convertible senior notes in cash. Aggregate Principal Amount of Convertible Security, Convertible Senior Notes Due 2014 Aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes payable, due 2014. Convertible senior notes can be settled in cash or shares of common stock. The effect of convertible senior notes on diluted net income per share is calculated as if they will be settled in cash as the Company has the intent to settle the convertible senior notes in cash. Aggregate principal amount of convertible security, Convertible Senior Notes due 2014 Entity [Domain] Loans and Lease Receivable, Credit Card Billed and Accrued Finance Charges The sum of gross carrying amount of consumer credit card billed and accrued finance charges. Billed and accrued finance charges Number of days after notification of creditor's death or bankruptcy when an account is charged-off Period after Notification of Creditors Death or Bankruptcy When Account is Charged off Period before credit card receivables, including unpaid interest and fees, associated with customer bankruptcies or death are charged-off at month-end. Number of days a loan is contractually past due before resulting in charge-off Past Due Period for Credit Card Loans Charge off Period contractually past due before credit card receivables, including unpaid interest and fees, are charged-off at month-end, except in the case of customer bankruptcies or death. Charge Off of Unpaid Interest and Fees The charge-off of unpaid interest and fees as a reduction to finance charges. Actual charge-offs for unpaid interest and fees Period Used to Analyze Actual Charge Offs The length of the prior period used to analyze actual charge-offs when estimating the allowance. The period over which the Company analyzes actual charge-offs Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Other Other Increase in the allowance for credit losses related to other charges for financing receivables not previously identified in taxonomy. Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Change in Estimate for Uncollectible Unpaid Interest and Fees Change in estimate for uncollectible unpaid interest and fees The effect of a change in estimate for uncollectible unpaid interest and fees for calculating the allowance for credit losses on the current period provision. Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Increase in Loan Receivable Allowance Increase in allowance for credit losses on credit card receivables due to adoption of ASC 860 and 810 regarding consolidation of the entity's credit card securitization trusts. Charge due to the adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Period Beyond which Interest and Fee Income Accrue on Credit Card Accounts Period beyond which interest and fee income accrue on credit card accounts (in days) Represents the number of days beyond which the entity continues to accrue interest and fee income on all credit card accounts until the credit card account balance and all related interest and other fees are paid or charged off. Period for which Interest and Fee Income Accrue Until Balance Interest and Other Fees is Paid or Charged Off on Credit Card Accounts Period for which interest and fee income accrue until balance, interest and fees paid or charged off (in days) Represents the typical number of days delinquent at which a credit card account balance and all related interest and other fees are paid or charged off. Period Account is Past Due before Algorithm Scores Risk of Further Delinquency Period an account becomes past due before a proprietary collection scoring algorithm automatically scores the risk of an account becoming further delinquent. Period an account becomes past due before a proprietary collection scoring algorithm automatically scores the risk of an account becoming further delinquent (in days) Credit Card Portfolio Delinquency Trend [Abstract] Credit card portfolio delinquency trend Principal Receivables Balances Contractually Delinquent [Abstract] Principal receivables balances contractually delinquent: Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment 31 to 60 Days Past Due Credit card receivables that are less than 61 days past due but more than 30 days past due. 31 to 60 days Credit card receivables that are less than 91 days past due but more than 60 days past due. 61 to 90 days Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment 61 to 90 Days Past Due Credit card receivables that are equal to or greater than 91 days past due. 91 or more days Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment Equal to Greater than 91 Days Past Due Percent of Total Principal Balance [Abstract] Percentage Principal receivables balances contractually delinquent : Total principal receivables outstanding as a percentage of total principal receivables outstanding. Receivables outstanding - principal (as a percent) Loans and Leases Receivable Consumer Percentage of Total Principal Receivables Percentage Contractually Delinquent [Abstract] Principal receivables balances contractually delinquent: Credit card receivables that are less than 61 days past due but more than 30 days past due as a percentage of total principal receivables outstanding. 31 to 60 days (as a percent) Percentage of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment 31 to 60 Days Past Due Credit card receivables that are less than 91 days past due but more than 60 days past due as a percentage of total principal receivables outstanding. 61 to 90 days (as a percent) Percentage of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment 61 to 90 Days Past Due Credit card receivables that are equal to or greater than 91 days past due as a percentage of total principal receivables outstanding. 91 or more days (as a percent) Percentage of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment Equal to Greater than 91 Days Past Due Percentage of credit card receivables that are past due as a percentage of total principal receivables outstanding. Total (as a percent) Percentage of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment Past Due Modified Credit Card Receivables [Abstract] Modified Credit Card Receivables Maximum Period of Time Temporary Programs Concessions Remain in Place Maximum period of time temporary programs' concessions remain in place. Maximum period of time temporary programs' concessions remain in place Credit Card Receivables with Temporary and Permanent Concessions Impaired credit card receivables Represents the amount of credit card receivables for which temporary and permanent concessions were granted. The maximum percentage of credit card receivables for which temporary hardships and permanent concessions were granted. Maximum percentage of credit card receivables to total portfolio Percentage of Credit Card Receivables with Temporary Hardships and Permanent Concessions Credit Card Receivables Net Charge Offs [Abstract] Net charge-offs Average credit card receivables Average balance of the cardholder receivables at the beginning of each month in the periods indicated. Average Credit Card Receivables Credit Card Receivables Net Write Offs The principal amount of losses from credit cardholders unwilling or unable to pay their account balances, as well as bankrupt and deceased credit cardholders, less recoveries. It excludes charged-off interest, fees and fraud losses. Net charge-offs of principal receivables Net Charge Offs as a Percentage of Average Credit Card Receivables The net charge-offs as a percentage of average credit card receivables for the period. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average credit card receivables Age of Credit Card Receivables Since Origination [Table] Schedule of age of credit card receivables since origination reported by aging, in terms of months since origination. Credit Card Receivables by Months Since Origination [Axis] Principal credit card receivables reported by aging, in terms of months since origination. Credit Card Receivables, by Months Since Origination [Domain] Listing of the ranges of months since origination for credit card receivables. Months 0 Through 12 [Member] Active credit card accounts originated 0 to 12 months prior to balance sheet date. 0-12 Months Months 13 Through 24 [Member] Active credit card accounts originated 13 - 24 months prior to balance sheet date. 13-24 Months Months 25 Through 36 [Member] Active credit card accounts originated 25 to 36 months prior to balance sheet date. 25-36 Months Months 37 Through 48 [Member] Active credit card accounts originated 37 to 48 months prior to balance sheet date. 37-48 Months Months 49 Through 60 [Member] Active credit card accounts originated 49 to 60 months prior to balance sheet date. 49-60 Months Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Amortization Months 61 and More [Member] Active credit card accounts originated 61 or more months prior to balance sheet date. Over 60 Months Age of Credit Card Receivables Since Origination [Line Items] Age of Credit Card Receivables Since Origination Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Number of Active Accounts with Balances Number of active credit card accounts with outstanding principal receivables balances. Number of Active Accounts with Balances Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Components of accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Percentage of total active credit card accounts with outstanding principal receivables balances. Percentage of Active Accounts with Balances Percentage of Active Accounts with Balances Percentage of total principal receivables outstanding. Percentage of Principal Receivables Outstanding Percentage of Principal Receivables Outstanding Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated depreciation Re Aged Accounts as Percentage of Total Credit Card Receivables Re-aged accounts as percentage of total credit card receivables Represents the re-aged accounts as percentage of total credit card receivables. No Score [Member] The proprietary scoring model was unable to generate a score for each of these amounts. No Score Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Probability 27.1% and Higher [Member] Receivables with a probability of 27.1% and higher of becoming 90 or more days past due or becoming charged off (within the next 12 months). 27.1% and higher Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Acquired intangible assets Entity Voluntary Filers Probability 17.1% to 27.0% [Member] Receivables with a probability of 17.1% to 27.0% of becoming 90 or more days past due or becoming charged off (within the next 12 months). 17.1%-27.0% Entity Current Reporting Status Probability 12.6% to 17.0% [Member] Receivables with a probability of 12.6% to 17.0% of becoming 90 or more days past due or becoming charged off (within the next 12 months). 12.6% - 17.0% Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Entity Filer Category Probability 3.7% to 12.5% [Member] Receivables with a probability of 3.7% to 12.5% of becoming 90 or more days past due or becoming charged off (within the next 12 months). 3.7%-12.5% Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Intangible assets Entity Public Float Probability 1.9% to 3.6% [Member] Receivables with a probability of 1.9% to 3.6% of becoming 90 or more days past due or becoming charged off (within the next 12 months). 1.9%-3.6% Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Entity Registrant Name Probability Lower than 1.9% [Member] Receivables with a probability of lower than 1.9% of becoming 90 or more days past due or becoming charged off (within the next 12 months). Lower than 1.9% Entity Central Index Key Probability of an Account Becoming 90 or More Days Past Due or Becoming Charged Off [Abstract] Probability of an Account Becoming 90 or More Days Past Due or Becoming Charged-off (within the next 12 months) Portfolio Acquisitions Portfolio Acquisitions [Abstract] Credit Card Portfolio Purchase Price Purchase price of a portfolio of credit card receivables. Purchase price of credit card portfolio Total consideration paid Purchase Price of Credit Card Receivables Portfolio, Credit Card Receivables Purchase price allocation of credit card receivables. Purchase price of credit card receivables portfolio, gross principal Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Purchase of Credit Card Receivables, intangible assets Purchase price allocation of intangible assets. Purchase price of credit card receivables portfolio, intangible assets Securitized Credit Card Receivables Delinquencies and Net Charge-offs [Abstract] Securitized Credit Card Receivables, Delinquencies and Net Charge-offs [Abstract] Components of total securitized credit card receivables, delinquencies and net charge-offs: Payments for acquired businesses, net of cash Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Restricted Credit Card Receivables 90 Days or More Past Due Principal amount of credit card receivables, 90 or more days past due, which are restricted to settle the obligations of the Company's variable interest entities and are not expected to be available to the Company or its creditors. Principal amount of credit card receivables - restricted for securitization investors, 90 days or more past due Principal amount of credit card receivables 90 days or more past due Credit Card Portfolio Sales to Securitization Trust [Abstract] Portfolio Sales to the Securitization Trusts Number of Credit Card Portfolios Sold to Securitization Trust Number of portfolios of credit card receivables sold Represents the number of portfolios of credit card receivables that the Company sold to the securitization trusts during the period. Sale of Credit Card Receivables Portfolio Net Principal Balance Net principal balance of portfolios of credit card receivables sold Represents the net principal balance of credit card receivable portfolios sold at par. Sale of Credit Card Receivables Portfolio Amount Retained in Spread Deposit Account Amount retained in spread deposit account Represents the amount of retained principal balance of credit card receivable portfolios in spread deposit account after sale. Proceeds from collections reinvested in previous credit card securitizations Cash Flows Between Transferee and Transferor Proceeds from Collections Reinvested in Previous Credit Card Securitizations Cash Flows between a transferor and a transferee attributable to collections reinvested in previous credit card securitizations related to either a securitization, asset-backed financing arrangement, or similar transfer in which the transferor has continuing involvement with the transferred financial assets underlying the transaction (including, but not limited to, servicing, recourse, and restrictions on transferor's interests in the transferred financial assets). Cash flows received on interest-only strip Cash Flows Between Transferee and Transferor Interest only Strip Retained Cash flows between transferee and transferor in payment of the interest-only strip retained after a securitization, asset-backed financing arrangement, or similar transfer in which the transferor has continuing involvement with the transferred financial assets underlying the transaction. Cash Flows Between Transferee and Transferor Subordinated Notes Retained Cash flows received on subordinated notes retained Cash flows between transferee and transferor in payment of the subordinated notes retained after a securitization, asset-backed financing arrangement, or similar transfer in which the transferor has continuing involvement with the transferred financial assets underlying the transaction. Redemption Settlement Assets [Table] Schedule of redemption settlement assets consisting of general categories of cash and cash equivalents and investments which may be classified as available-for-sale. Schedule of Redemption Settlement Assets by Type [Axis] Financial information for redemption settlement assets disaggregated by category of asset. Major Types of Redemption Settlement Assets [Domain] Provides categories of redemption settlement assets for which information is required or determined to be disclosed. Government bonds Government Bond Securities [Member] This category includes information about long-term debt securities that are issued by either a domestic or foreign governmental entity or agency with a date certain promise of repayment and a return to the holder for the time value of money. Schedule of Redemption Settlement Assets [Line Items] REDEMPTION SETTLEMENT ASSETS Redemption Settlement Assets, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract] Net carrying value of the redemption settlement assets by contractual maturity Redemption Settlement Assets, within One Year, Amortized Cost This item represents redemption settlement assets, at cost, which are expected to mature within one year of the balance sheet date. Due in one year or less Document Fiscal Year Focus Redemption Settlement Assets, after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost This item represents redemption settlement assets, at cost, which are expected to mature after one year and through five years from the balance sheet date. Due after one year through five years Document Fiscal Period Focus Redemption Settlement Assets Amortized Cost This item represents the total of all redemption settlement assets, at cost. Total Estimated fair value of the redemption settlement assets by contractual maturity Redemption Settlement Assets, Fair Value [Abstract] Redemption Settlement Assets within One Year Fair Value This item represents the fair value of redemption settlement assets which are expected to mature within one year of the balance sheet date. Due in one year or less Redemption Settlement Assets, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value This item represents the fair value of redemption settlement assets which are expected to mature after one year and through five years from the balance sheet date. Due after one year through five years Fair Value Assets Retained Interest The fair value of intercompany retained interests in WFN Trusts that are eliminated upon consolidation. Fair Value of retained interests in the WFN Trusts Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Disclosure of the details of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class. Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] The axis of a table defines the relationship between the domain members or categories in the table and the line items or concepts that complete the table. The major class of finite and indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of the company. Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class [Domain] Customer Contracts and Lists [Member] An asset representing and entity's established relationship with its customers through contracts and lists of information about customers such as name and contact information. Customer contracts and lists Premium on Purchased Credit Card Portfolios [Member] An asset representing the premium paid to purchase existing credit card portfolios. Premium on purchased credit card portfolios Customer Database [Member] An asset representing a collection of information on customers stored in an electronic form. Customer database Legal Entity [Axis] Collector Database [Member] An asset representing a collection of customer information stored in electronic form. Collector database Document Type Finite-Lived Trade Names [Member] Trade names An asset representing a trade names. Purchased Data Lists [Member] An asset representing a collection of business related data that was purchased by entity. Purchased data lists Licensing of data Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Declining balance (as a percent) Declining Balance Percentage Represents the percentage used for the amortization of the intangible asset under the declining balance method. Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Gross Gross Assets Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all finite and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Loyalty One [Member] Loyalty One Represents Loyalty One, for which information is being presented. Epsilon [Member] Epsilon Represents Epsilon, for which information is being presented. Private Label Services and Credit [Member] Private Label Services and Credit Represents Private Label Services and Credit, for which information is being presented. Corporate and Other [Member] Corporate/Other Represents corporate and all other immaterial businesses, for which information is being presented. A table or schedule providing information pertaining to short-term and long-term debt instruments or arrangements including capital lease obligations, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table] Time Deposits [Member] Deposits Represents time deposits, including certificates of deposits, individual retirement accounts and open accounts. Asset-backed Securities, Debt [Member] Asset-backed securities debt owed to securitization investors Represents information pertaining to the asset-backed term note securities. Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Fixed Rate Asset Backed Term, Note Securities [Member] Fixed rate asset-backed term note securities Represents information pertaining to the fixed rate asset-backed term note securities. Represents information pertaining to the floating rate asset-backed term note securities. Floating Rate Asset Backed, Term Note Securities [Member] Floating rate asset-backed term note securities Conduit Asset Backed Securities [Member] Conduit asset-backed securities Represents information pertaining to the conduit asset-backed securities. Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Capital expenditures Capital expenditures Represents information pertaining to the 2009-VFC1 conduit facility under Master Trust III. Conduit Asset Backed Securities 2009 VFC1 Master Trust III [Member] 2009-VFC1 conduit facility under Master Trust III Conduit Asset Backed Securities, 2009 VFN Master Trust I [Member] 2009-VFN conduit facility under Master Trust I Represents information pertaining to the 2009-VFN conduit facility under Master Trust I. 2009-VFN conduit facility under WFC Trust Represents information pertaining to the 2009-VFN conduit facility under WFC Trust. Conduit Asset Backed Securities 2009 VFNWFC Trust [Member] United States of America, Dollars U.S. dollars Represents information pertaining to long-term debt and other obligations. Long Term Debt and Other [Member] Long-term and other debt Credit Agreement 2011 [Member] 2011 Credit Agreement Represents information pertaining to the 2011 Credit Agreement. 2011 Credit Facility Represents information pertaining to the 2011 Credit Facility. Credit Facility 2011 [Member] 2011 Credit Facility, U.S. sublimit for Canadian Dollar Borrowings Represents information pertaining to the US sublimit for Canadian borrowing. US Sublimit for Canadian Borrowing [Member] 2011 Credit Facility, sublimit for swing line loans Represents information pertaining to the sublimit for swing line loans. Sublimit for Swing Line Loans [Member] 2011 Term Loan Represents information pertaining to the 2011 Term Loan. Term Loan 2011 [Member] Senior Notes Due 2020 Represents the senior notes of the entity which due in 2020. Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] Base rate loans Represents information pertaining to base rate loans. Base Rate Loans [Member] Eurodollar loans Represents information pertaining to Eurodollar loans. Euro Dollar Loans [Member] 2011 Credit Agreement, uncommitted accordion feature Represents information pertaining to the uncommitted accordion feature. Uncommitted Accordion Feature [Member] Uncommitted Accordion Feature under First Amendment to 2011 Credit Agreement [Member] First Amendment to 2011 Credit Agreement, uncommitted accordion feature Represents the uncommitted accordion feature under the First Amendment to 2011 Credit Agreement. First Amendment to 2011 Credit Agreement [Member] First Amendment Represents the First Amendment to 2011 Credit Agreement. 2006 Credit Facility Represents information pertaining to the 2006 Credit Facility. Credit Facility 2006 [Member] Series B senior notes Represents information pertaining to the Series B senior notes. Series B Senior Notes [Member] 2009 Term loan Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Term Loan. Term Loan 2009 [Member] 2010 Term Loan Represents information pertaining to the 2010 Term Loan. Term Loan 2010 [Member] Convertible Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Senior Notes Represents a written promise to pay a note which can be exchanged for a specified amount of one or more securities (typically common stock), at the option of the issuer or the holder. Convertible senior notes due 2013 Represents information pertaining to the convertible senior notes due 2013. Convertible Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member] Convertible senior notes due 2014 Represents information pertaining to the convertible senior notes due 2014. Convertible Senior Notes Due2014 [Member] Capital lease obligations Represents information pertaining to capital lease obligations and other debt. Capital Lease Obligations and Other Debt [Member] All Currencies [Domain] Debt Instrument Series [Axis] Information about series of debt instruments. Debt Instrument Series [Domain] The name for the particular debt series that distinguishes it from other debt instruments. September 2004 issuances Represents September 2004 debt issuances of asset-backed securities to investors. September 2004 Issuances [Member] Class A Series 2004-C asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class A Series 2004-C asset-backed term notes. Class A Series 2004 C Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class M Series 2004-C asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class M Series 2004-C asset-backed term notes. Class M Series 2004 C Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Depreciation [Abstract] Depreciation Class B Series 2004-C asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class B Series 2004-C asset-backed term notes. Class B Series 2004 C Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class C Series 2004-C asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class C Series 2004-C asset-backed term notes. Class C Series 2004 C Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] April 2006 issuances Represents April 2006 debt issuances of asset-backed securities to investors. April 2006 Issuances [Member] Class A Series 2006-A asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class A Series 2006-A asset-backed term notes. Class A Series 2006 A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class M Series 2006-A asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class M Series 2006-A asset-backed term notes. Class M Series 2006 A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class B Series 2006-A asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class B Series 2006-A asset-backed term notes. Class B Series 2006 A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class C Series 2006-A asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class C Series 2006-A asset-backed term notes. Class C Series 2006 A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] April 2009 issuances Represents April 2009 debt issuances of asset-backed securities to investors. April 2009 Issuances [Member] Class A Series 2009-A asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class A Series 2009-A asset-backed term notes. Class A Series 2009 A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class M Series 2009-A asset-backed notes Represents information pertaining to the Class M Series 2009-A asset-backed notes. Class M Series 2009 A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class B Series 2009-A asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class B Series 2009-A asset-backed term notes. Class B Series 2009 A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class C Series 2009-A asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class C Series 2009-A asset backed term notes. Class C Series 2009 A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] August 2009 issuances Represents August 2009 debt issuances of asset-backed securities to investors. August 2009 Issuances [Member] 2009 Series B Notes Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series B Notes. Series 2009 B Notes [Member] 2009 Series B, Class A notes Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series B, Class A Notes. Series 2009 B Class A Notes [Member] 2009 Series B, Class M notes Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series B, Class M Notes. Series 2009 B Class M Notes [Member] 2009 Series B, Class B notes Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series B, Class B Notes. Series 2009 B Class B Notes [Member] 2009 Series B, Class C zero-coupon bonds Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series B, Class C zero-coupon Notes. Series 2009 B Class C Zero Coupon Bonds [Member] 2009 Series C Notes Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series C Notes. Series 2009 C Notes [Member] 2009 Series D Notes Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series D Notes. Series 2009 D Notes [Member] 2009 Series D, Class A notes Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series D, Class A Notes. Series 2009 D Class A Notes [Member] 2009 Series D, Class M notes Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series D, Class M Notes. Series 2009 D Class M Notes [Member] Gain (Loss) on Sale of Other Assets Loss on sale of assets 2009 Series D, Class B notes Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series D, Class B Notes. Series 2009 D Class B Notes [Member] 2009 Series D, Class C zero-coupon bonds Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Series D, Class C zero-coupon Notes. Series 2009 D Class C Zero Coupon Bonds [Member] Charming Shoppes issuances Represents Charming Shoppes' debt issuances of asset-backed securities to investors. Charming Shoppes Issuances [Member] 2007 Series A Notes Represents information pertaining to the Class A Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class A Notes [Member] 2007 Series A, Class A-1 notes Represents information pertaining to the Class A-1 Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class A1 Notes [Member] 2007 Series A, Class A-2 notes Represents information pertaining to the Class A-2 Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class A2 Notes [Member] 2007 Series M Notes Represents information pertaining to the Class M Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class M Notes [Member] 2007 Series M, Class M-1 notes Represents information pertaining to the Class M-1 Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class M1 Notes [Member] 2007 Series M, Class M-2 notes Represents information pertaining to the Class M-2 Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class M2 Notes [Member] 2007 Series B Notes Represents information pertaining to the Class B Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class B Notes [Member] 2007 Series B, Class B-1 notes Represents information pertaining to the Class B-1 Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class B1 Notes [Member] 2007 Series B, Class B-2 notes Represents information pertaining to the Class B-2 Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class B2 Notes [Member] Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Fair value gain on interest-rate derivatives 2007 Series C Notes Represents information pertaining to the Class C Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class C Notes [Member] 2007 Series D Notes Represents information pertaining to the Class D Series 2007-1 asset-backed term notes. Series 2007 Class D Notes [Member] March 2010 issuances Represents March 2010 debt issuances of asset-backed securities to investors. March 2010 Issuances [Member] Class A Series 2010-1 notes Represents information pertaining to Class A Series 2010-1 asset-backed notes. Series 2010 1 Class A1 Asset-backed Notes [Member] Class M Series 2010-1 notes Represents information pertaining to Class M Series 2010-1 asset-backed notes. Series 2010 1 Class M1 Asset-backed Notes [Member] Class B Series 2010-1 notes Represents information pertaining to Class B Series 2010-1 asset-backed notes. Series 2010 1 Class B1 Asset-backed Notes [Member] Class C Series 2010-1 notes Represents information pertaining to Class C Series 2010-1 asset-backed notes. Series 2010 1 Class C1 Asset-backed Notes [Member] Class D Series 2010-1 zero coupon notes Represents information pertaining to Class D Series 2010-1 asset-backed notes. Series 2010 1 Class D1 Zero Coupon Notes [Member] July 2010 issuances Represents July 2010 debt issuances of asset-backed securities to investors. July 2010 Issuances [Member] Class A Series 2010-A notes Represents information pertaining to Class A Series 2010-A asset-backed notes. Series 2010 A Class A Asset-backed Notes [Member] Class M Series 2010-A notes Represents information pertaining to Class M Series 2010-A asset-backed notes. Series 2010 A Class M Asset-backed Notes [Member] Class B Series 2010-A notes Represents information pertaining to Class B Series 2010-A asset-backed notes. Series 2010 A Class B Asset-backed Notes [Member] Class C Series 2010-A notes Represents information pertaining to Class C Series 2010-A asset-backed notes. Series 2010 A Class C Asset-backed Notes [Member] November 2011 Issuances [Member] November 2011 issuances Represents November 2011 debt issuances of asset-backed securities to investors. Series 2011 A, Asset-backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2011 A Notes Represents information pertaining to Series 2011-A asset-backed term notes. Series 2011 A, Class A Asset-backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2011 A, Class A notes Represents information pertaining to the Class A Series 2011-A asset-backed term notes. Series 2011 A, Class M Asset-backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2011 A, Class M notes Represents information pertaining to the Class M Series 2011-A asset-backed term notes. Series 2011 A, Class B Asset-backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2011 A, Class B notes Represents information pertaining to the Class B Series 2011-A asset-backed term notes. Series 2011 A, Class C Asset-backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2011 A, Class C notes Represents information pertaining to the Class C Series 2011-A asset-backed term notes. Series 2011 B, Asset-backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2011 B Notes Represents information pertaining to Series 2011-B asset-backed term notes. Series 2011 B, Class A Asset-backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2011 B, Class A notes Represents information pertaining to the Class A Series 2011-B asset-backed term notes. Series 2011 B, Class M Asset-backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2011 B, Class M notes Represents information pertaining to the Class M Series 2011-B asset-backed term notes. Advertising Expense Advertising expenses Series 2011 B, Class B Asset-backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2011 B, Class B notes Represents information pertaining to the Class B Series 2011-B asset-backed term notes. Series 2011 B, Class C Asset-backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2011 B, Class C notes Represents information pertaining to the Class C Series 2011-B asset-backed term notes. Currencies [Axis] Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Axis] The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate base [Domain] Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Federal Funds Rate [Member] Federal funds rate The federal funds rate used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base LIBOR [Member] The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. LIBOR Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising Costs CDOR Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base CDOR [Member] The Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (CDOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Bank of Montreal Prime Rate [Member] Bank of Montreal's prime rate used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument. Bank of Montreal's prime rate United States UNITED STATES Debt Instrument Maturity Term Maturity term (in months and years) Represents the length of time from the beginning of the debt instrument until the scheduled repayment. Maturity term (in years) Long Term Debt and Other Represents the current and noncurrent portion of the aggregate of long-term debt instruments including credit facilities, senior notes, term loans, convertible debt, capital lease obligations and other debt. Total long-term and other debt Line of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity before Amendment Borrowing capacity under the credit facility before amendment without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Borrowing capacity before amendment Aggregate principal payments as a percentage of extended term loans Represents the aggregate principal payments as a percentage of extended term loans. Debt Instrument Principal Payments as Percentage of Extended Term Loan Convertible Senior Notes [Abstract] Components of the convertible senior notes Debt Instrument, If Converted Value of Common Stock Represents the if-converted value of common stock. If-converted value of common stock Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Weighted Average Period Weighted average period of interest rate amortization (in years) Represents the weighted average amortization period of the convertible debt instrument. Interest expense calculated on contractual interest rate Represents the portion of interest calculated on the stated rate basis for the period on debt arrangements that charge against earnings. Interest Expense Calculated on Contractual Interest Rate Interest Expense Convertible Senior Notes Total interest expense on convertible senior notes Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on convertible senior notes that was charged against earnings. Debt Instrument Increase Additional Borrowings over Allotment Amount borrowed through over-allotment Represents the amount of the over-allotment of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Principal Amount Used for Conversion into Common Stock Denominator Represents the denominator of the principal amount of debt used to state the number of shares that debt can be converted into, and which is used in conversion calculations. Conversion ratio, principal amount, denominator Debt Instrument Conversion Obligation Common Stock Closing Sales Price Number of Trading Days Number of days within 30 consecutive trading days in which the closing price of the entity's common stock must exceed the conversion price for the notes to be redeemable Represents the minimum number of trading days within a period of 30 consecutive trading days during which the closing price of the entity's common stock must exceed the applicable conversion price in order for the debt instruments to be convertible. Debt Instrument Conversion Obligation Number of Consecutive Trading Days Number of consecutive trading days during which the closing price of the entity's common stock must exceed the conversion price for at least 20 days in order for the notes to be redeemable Represents the number of consecutive trading days during which the closing price of the entity's common stock must exceed the applicable conversion price for at least 20 days in order for the debt instruments to be convertible. Convertibility of Debt Stock Price Test Target Percentage of Closing Stock Price to Conversion Price that Must be Exceeded Convertibility of debt, closing price of stock test, percentage of stock price to conversion price that must be exceeded When testing, based upon the stock price, whether convertible debt may be converted by the debt holder, represents the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the closing stock price to the conversion price that must be exceeded. Debt Instrument Annual Principal Payment Required Percentage Third Fourth and Fifth Year Represents the aggregate annual amount to be repaid in equal quarterly installments as a percentage of the initial term loan amount in each of the third, fourth and fifth year of the term. Aggregate principal payments as a percentage of the initial term loan amount in each of the third, fourth and fifth year of the term loan equal quarterly installments Convertibility of Debt Trading Price of Debt Test Number of Consecutive Trading Days Debt will be Convertible When testing, based upon the trading price of the debt, whether convertible debt may be converted by the debt holder, represents the number of consecutive trading days the debt will be convertible if the price of the debt stays below the calculated target for the required amount of days. Convertibility of debt, trading price of debt test, length of consecutive trading day period that debt will be convertible Convertibility of Debt Trading Price of Debt Test Number of Consecutive Trading Days Price Must Remain Below Calculated Target When testing, based upon the trading price of the debt, whether convertible debt may be converted by the debt holder, represents the number of consecutive trading days the debt price must stay below the calculated target. Convertibility of debt trading price of debt test, length of consecutive trading-day period that the trading price of the debt must not exceed calculated target (in days) Convertibility of Debt Trading Price of Debt Test, Percentage of Closing Stock Price Used in Calculation of Target When testing, based upon the trading price of the debt, whether convertible debt may be converted by the debt holder, represents the percentage of the closing stock price which is used to calculate the target that the debt price must stay below. Convertibility of debt, trading price of debt test, percentage of closing price of stock used to calculate the target that the debt price must stay below Debt Instrument, Convertible Debt, Derivative Transactions, Number of Shares The number of shares covered as part the of the convertible note hedge transactions. Number of shares covered in the convertible note hedge transactions Debt Instrument, Convertible Debt, Warrant Transactions, Number of Shares Maximum number of shares in which the holder of the warrant has the right but not the obligation to purchase from the issuer at a specified price Represents the maximum number of shares allowed to be acquired under the warrants issued. Debt Instrument, Convertible Debt, Derivative Transactions, Initial Strike Price of Shares Acquired Represents the initial strike price of shares acquired in a warrant transaction as a consideration for the sale of Hedge Counterparties warrants. Initial strike price of shares acquired in warrant transaction (in dollars per share) Debt Instrument, Convertible, Derivative Transactions, Expiration of Warrants, Number of Tranches Represents the number of tranches into which warrants issued in a hedging transaction expire. Number of tranches of expiring warrants Debt Instrument, Convertible, Derivative Transactions, Expiration of Warrants in 79 Tranches, Number Represents the number of warrants expiring in 79 equal tranches in a hedging transaction. Number of warrants expiring in 79 equal tranches for each Hedge counterparty Trade receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Debt Instrument, Convertible Derivative Transactions Expiration of Warrants in 79 Tranches for One Counterparty Number Number of warrants expiring in 79 equal tranches for one Hedge Counterparty Represents the number of warrants expiring in 79 equal tranches in a hedging transaction for one of the Hedge Counterparties. Debt Instrument, Convertible, Derivative Transactions, Expiration of Warrants in 80th Tranche, Number Number of warrants expiring in 80th tranche Represents the number of warrants expiring in 80th tranche in a hedging transaction. Debt Instrument Convertible Derivative Transactions Expiration of Warrants in 80th Tranche for One Counterparty Number Number of warrants expiring in 80th tranche for one Hedge counterparty Represents the number of warrants expiring in 80th tranche in a hedging transaction for one of the Hedge counterparties. Represents the cost of the Convertible Note Hedges in the hedging transaction. Cost of the Convertible Note Hedges Debt Instrument, Convertible, Derivative Transactions, Cost of Convertible Note Hedges Debt Instrument, Convertible Derivative Transactions Expiration of Warrants in 79 Tranches for Two Counterparties Number Number of warrants expiring in 79 equal tranches for two Hedge Counterparties. Represents the number of 2014 Convertible Note Warrants expiring in 79 equal tranches for the remaining two Hedge Counterparties. Debt Instrument Convertible Derivative Transactions Expiration of Warrants in 80th Tranche for Two Counterparties Option One Number Represents the number of 2014 Convertible Note Warrants expiring in 80th tranche for the remaining two Hedge Counterparties, under the first option. Number of warrants expiring in 80th tranche for two Hedge counterparties, under the first option Number of warrants expiring in 80th tranche for two Hedge counterparties, under the second option Represents the number of warrants expiring in 80th tranche in a hedging transaction for two of the Hedge counterparties under the second option. Number of warrants expiring in 80th tranche for two 2014 Hedge Counterparties in the second option Debt Instrument, Convertible, Derivative Transactions, Number of Shares Acquired under Prepaid Forwards Represents the number of shares purchased under prepaid forward transactions. Number of shares purchased under prepaid forward Debt Instrument, Convertible, Derivative Transactions, Price of Shares Acquired under Prepaid Forwards Represents the price of shares purchased under prepaid forward transactions. Price of shares purchased under prepaid forward Allowance for Loan Loss -Credit card receivables Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Member] Debt Instrument, Retained Amount Retained amount of subordinated class of notes Represents the amount of debt retained. Capacity before Renewal of Debt Amount of total capacity before renewal Represents the total capacity of the conduit facility before renewal. Debt Instrument, Renewal Amount Represents the amount of debt renewed during the period. Renewal of debt Capacity after Renewal of Debt Amount of total capacity after renewal Represents the total capacity of the conduit facility after renewal. Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward] Allowance For Credit Losses, Roll Forward Allowance for Loan Loss Maturities of Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit [Abstract] Maturities of Asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2012 Amount of asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturing within the next twelve months following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2013 Amount of asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturing in year two following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Provision for Loss, Gross Provision for loan loss Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2014 Amount of asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturing in year three following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2015 Amount of asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturing in year four following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Recoveries of Bad Debts Recoveries Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Five 2016 Amount of asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturing in year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Write-offs Principal charge-offs Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal after Year Five Thereafter Amount of asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturities after year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Unamortized Discount Unamortized discount on convertible senior notes The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit that has yet to be amortized. Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Carrying Amount Total maturities Represents the aggregate carrying amount of asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Total asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit Represents the aggregate carrying amount of asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit as of the balance sheet date after deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). Maturities of Long Term Debt and Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit [Abstract] Maturities of long-term debt and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit Long Term Debt and Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2012 Amount of long-term debt and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturing within the next twelve months following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Long Term Debt and Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2013 Amount of long-term debt and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturing in year two following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. 2014 Amount of long-term debt and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturing in year three following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Long Term Debt and Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Three Allowance for Doubtful Accounts -Trade receivables Allowance for Trade Receivables [Member] Long Term Debt and Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2015 Amount of long-term debt and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturing in year four following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Long Term Debt and Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Five 2016 Amount of long-term debt and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturing in year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Long Term Debt and Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Maturities Repayments of Principal after Year Five Thereafter Amount of long-term debt and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit maturities after year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Long Term Debt and Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Total long-term debt and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Long Term Debt and Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Carrying Amount Total maturities Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term debt and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any).May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the long-term debt and asset-backed securities debt and certificate of deposit that has yet to be amortized. Long Term Debt and Asset Backed Securities and Time Deposit Unamortized Discount Unamortized discount on convertible senior notes Debt Instrument Annual Principal Payment Required Percentage First and Second Year Aggregate principal payments as a percentage of the initial term loan amount in each of the first and second year payable in equal quarterly installments Represents the aggregate annual amount to be repaid in equal quarterly installments as a percentage of the initial term loan amount in each of the first and second year of the term. Termination of prior credit facility. Termination of Credit Facility Termination of credit facility Debt Instrument Applicable Margin over Variable Rate Applicable margin over variable rate (as a percent) Represents the applicable margin added to the variable rate of the debt instrument. Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other current liabilities Represents other current liabilities located in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included. Weighted Average Years to Maturity Weighted average years to maturity of all interest rate derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. Weighted Average Years to Maturity, Interest Rate, Derivative Instruments, Not Designated Hedging Instruments Securitization Funding Costs [Member] Securitization funding costs The caption reflecting securitization funding costs. Number of components which proceeds from the issuance of AIR MILES reward miles are allocated Number of components of deferred revenue into which proceeds from the issuance of AIR MILES reward miles are allocated. Number of Components of Deferred Revenue Estimated Percentage of Reward Miles that will Go Unredeemed Estimated percentage of AIR MILES that will go unredeemed, known as "breakage" Estimated percentage ("breakage") of AIR MILES that will not be redeemed by the collector base. Estimated Life of Reward Miles Reduction in breakage amortization period, estimated life of an AIR MILES reward mile (in months) The estimated life of an AIR MILES reward mile used as the period over which deferred redemption revenue is recognized. Expiry of Reward Miles Timeline Expiry of AIR MILES reward miles (in years) Represents the expiration period for AIR MILES reward miles. Service [Member] Service Represents the marketing and administrative services provided to sponsors. Redemption [Member] Redemption Represents the information pertaining to redemption element. Deferred Revenue Other Changes in deferred revenue for activities not otherwise identified in taxonomy. Other Deferred Revenue Effects of Foreign Currency Translation Amount of change in deferred revenue due to effects of foreign currency translation. Effects of foreign currency translation Amounts recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Amortization of purchased intangibles Amortization expense Amortization of purchased intangibles Amortization of Intangible Assets Prior estimated percentage of BMO-sponsored AIR MILES that will go unredeemed, known as "breakage," before transaction with BMO Estimated percentage ("breakage") of AIR MILES that will not be redeemed by the collector base, prior to a change in the nature of the agreement with sponsor Bank of Montreal. Estimated Sponsor Specific Percentage of Reward Miles that will Go Unredeemed before Transaction with Sponsor Cash Consideration Received for Assumption of Redemption Liability Cash consideration received for assumption of liability Represents the cash consideration received for the assumption of sponsor Bank of Montreal's AIR MILES redemption liability. Reward Miles Deferred Excess Consideration Amortization Period Amortization period for deferred excess consideration under assumption of AIR MILES liability (in months) Represents the amortization period for excess consideration received and deferred as part of sponsor Bank of Montreal's AIR MILES redemption liability. Reward Miles Gain on Assumption of Liability Transaction Net gain on assumption of AIR MILES liability transaction (excess consideration less reduction in deferred breakage) Represents the gain on the assumption of liability transaction with sponsor Bank of Montreal (the excess consideration less the reduction in deferred breakage). Shares Repurchase Program [Abstract] Stock Repurchase Programs Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method Total Cost The total cost to repurchase shares under a repurchase program including the impact of prepaid forward contracts purchased during the period. Total cost of shares repurchased Stock Repurchased under Prepaid Forward Contracts, Shares Shares repurchased under prepaid forward contracts Represents the number of shares repurchased under prepaid forward contracts during the period. Stock Repurchased under Prepaid Forward Contracts Cost Cost of shares repurchased under prepaid forward contracts Represents the cost of shares repurchased under prepaid forward contracts during the period. Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Long Term Incentive Plan Represents information pertaining to the long term incentive plan. Omnibus Incentive Plan 2010 [Member] 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan Represents the information pertaining to 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Share-based compensation expense for utility services business and catalog retailer VENUE Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Related to Discontinued Operations Represents the share-based compensation expense related to discontinued operations of the entity. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Estimated Annual Forfeiture Rate before Revision Annual forfeiture rate before revision (as a percent) Represents the annual forfeiture rate estimated by the entity under share based compensation plan before revision of rate. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Estimated Annual Forfeiture Rate Revised annual forfeiture rate (as a percent) Represents the annual forfeiture rate estimated by the entity under share based compensation plan. Additional stock compensation expense related to revision of annual forfeiture rate Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Forfeiture Rate Revision Incremental Compensation Cost Represents the increase (decrease) in compensation expense for share-based compensation awards due to a revision of forfeiture rate. Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] Performance-based restricted stock unit awards Represents information pertaining to performance-based restricted stock units. Service Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] Service-based restricted stock unit awards Represents information pertaining to service-based restricted stock unit awards. Restricted Stock Units [Abstract] Restricted stock units Share Based Compensation Arrangement, by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Percentage Vesting Percentage of stock units to vest Represents the percentage of stock units to vest on fulfillment of certain pre-defined vesting criteria. Percentage of stock units for which restrictions lapse on Feb 2013 Represents the percentage of stock units on which restrictions will lapse on February 21, 2013. Share Based Compensation Arrangement, by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Percentage of Stock Units for Which Restrictions Lapse in 2013 Percentage of stock units for which restrictions lapse on Feb 2014 Represents the percentage of stock units on which restrictions will lapse on February 21, 2014. Share Based Compensation Arrangement, by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Percentage of Stock Units for Which Restrictions Lapse in 2014 Percentage of stock units for which restrictions lapse on Feb 2015 Represents the percentage of stock units on which restrictions will lapse on February 23, 2015. Share Based Compensation Arrangement, by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Percentage of Stock Units for Which Restrictions Lapse in 2015 Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding and Expected to Vest Outstanding and Expected to Vest (in shares) Represents the number of equity instruments other than options, outstanding and expected to vest as of the balance sheet date. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Specified Performance Criteria Not Fulfilled Number of shares that did not meet the specified performance criteria Represents the number of shares related to certain performance-based restricted stock units did not meet the specified performance criteria and thus did not vest, resulting in their cancellation. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options [Abstract] Stock Options Asset Backed Securities Debt Owed to Securitization Investors Fair Value Disclosure This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents securitized asset-backed debt securities. Asset-backed securities debt - owed to securitization investors Government Bonds Fair Value Disclosure This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. Government bonds consists of fixed maturity debt securities. Government bonds Corporate Bonds Fair Value Disclosure This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. Corporate bonds consists of fixed maturity debt securities. Corporate bonds Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Fair Value Disclosure Cash and cash equivalents, restricted The portion of redemption settlement assets related to current cash, cash equivalents and investments that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Cash Collateral Restricted [Member] This category includes cash and equivalents whose use in whole or in part is restricted for the long-term, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. Cash collateral, restricted Seller's Interest [Member] Seller's interest This category includes the Company's required retained interest in credit card receivables as part of its securitization agreements. Due from Securitization [Member] Due from securitizations This category includes the fair value of interests in financial instruments (typically securitized receivables) that continue to be held (which are generally not involved in the collection of principal) following transfer of significant portions of such financial instruments to other parties. Such interests could be ancillary cash flows and interest-only strips. Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Term Term (in months) Represents the length of time from the beginning of the spread deposits until the end of the term. Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Discount Rate Discount rate (as a percent) Represents the unobservable input used to calculate the fair value. Adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Impact of the adoption of ASC 860 and 810 regarding consolidation of the entity's credit card securitization trusts. Adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Components of Income from Continuing Operations [Abstract] Components of income from continuing operations before income taxes Income Tax Reconciliation Change in State and Local Law The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations, that is attributable to changes in the state law in the period. State law changes, net of federal expenses Income Tax Reconciliation Reconciling Items [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from: Income Tax Reconciliation, Non Taxable Gain on Business Acquisition Non-taxable gain on business acquisition Represents the portion of the difference between total non-taxable expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected non-taxable expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to the non-taxable gain on the acquisition of a business in the period. Income Tax Reconciliation, Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Lapse of statue of limitations Represents the portion of the difference between total non-taxable expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected non-taxable expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to the lapse of statue of limitations. Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss and Other Carryforwards Net operating loss carryforwards and other carryforwards The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from operating loss carryforwards and other carryforwards not otherwise specified in the taxonomy and which can only be utilized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods and providing tax laws continue to allow utilization. Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of capital assets and the basis of capital assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Depreciation Accrued expenses and other The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from currently nondeductible expenses in accrued liabilities and other reserves and accruals not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when such liabilities are actually incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Deferred Tax Assets Accrued Expenses and Other Deferred Tax Assets, Fair Value Adjustments Fair value adjustments The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions attributable to fair value adjustment, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Deferred Tax Liabilities, Convertible Note Hedges Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date for deferred tax consequences attributable to taxable temporary differences resulting from convertible note hedges. Deferred tax consequences are future tax effects on income taxes as measured by the applicable enacted tax rate and provisions of the enacted tax law resulting from temporary differences and carryforwards. Convertible note hedges Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation Depreciation The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis and the basis of depreciation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Deferred Tax Liabilities, Servicing Rights The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis and the basis of servicing rights in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Servicing rights Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) Classification [Abstract] Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets: Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted Ebitda A non-GAAP financial measure equal to income from continuing operations; plus stock compensation expense, provision for income taxes, net interest expense, merger and other costs, depreciation and other amortization, and amortization of purchased intangibles. Merger and Other Costs Merger and other costs Represents merger and other costs. Merger costs refer to investment banking, legal and accounting costs directly associated with the proposed merger with an affiliate. Other costs represent compensation charges related to the departure of certain employees resulting from cost saving initiatives and other non-routine costs associated with disposition of certain businesses. Number of reportable segments which the Company operates Number of Reportable Segments which Company Operates Number of reportable segments which the Company operates. Reportable Segments Renamed, Number Number of segments renamed The number of reportable segments renamed by the entity. Utility Services [Member] Utility Services Represents information pertaining to utility service business of the entity, which has been discontinued during the period. VENUE [Member] VENUE Represents information pertaining to the operation of credits program for web and retailer VENUE, which has been discontinued during the period. April 2012 Issuances [Member] April 2012 Issuances Represents April 2012 debt issuances of asset-backed securities to investors. Series 2012 A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2012-A asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Series 2012-A asset-backed term notes. Class M Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class M asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class M asset-backed term notes. Class B Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class B asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class B asset-backed term notes. Class C Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class C asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class C asset-backed term notes. Class D Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Class D asset-backed term notes Represents information pertaining to the Class D asset-backed term notes. Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Schedule of information relating to the entity's significant accounting policies. Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash Equivalents Original Maturity Period Original maturity period of investments classified as cash equivalents (in months) Represents the original maturity period of investments classified as cash equivalents. Allowance for Loan Loss [Abstract] Allowance for Loan Loss Charge Off Trend Used to Analyse Actual Charge Offs, Period Period considered for charge-off trends utilized for analyzing actual charge-offs (in months) Represents the prior period considered for charge-off trends utilized in analyzing the actual charge-offs. Property, plant and equipment other than software development and conversion cost Represents the various types of property, plant and equipment, other than software development and conversion costs. Property Plant and Equipment Other than Software Development and Conversion Costs [Member] Credit Card Receivables [Policy Text Block] Credit Card Receivables - restricted for securitization investors Disclosure of accounting policy for credit card receivables restricted for securitization investors. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Policy Describes how an entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts for its trade and other accounts receivable balances, and when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized. The description identifies the factors that influence management's establishment of the level of the allowance (for example, historical losses and existing economic conditions) and may also include discussion of the risk elements relevant to particular categories of receivables. Redemption Settlement Assets [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for redemption settlement assets, restricted. Redemption Settlement Assets, Restricted Cash Collateral Restricted [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for cash collateral, restricted. Cash Collateral, Restricted Prior to Adoption Revenue Recognition Policy [Policy Text Block] Prior to the Adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 - Revenue Recognition Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue recognition, prior to the adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 on January 1, 2010. Prior to Adoption Credit Card Receivables Policy [Policy Text Block] Prior to the Adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 - Credit Card Receivables Disclosure of accounting policy for credit card receivables, prior to the adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 on January 1, 2010. Prior to Adoption Due from Securitizations Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for classification and method of accounting for interest-only strips, loans, other receivables, or retained interests in securitizations, prior to the adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 on January 1, 2010. Prior to the Adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 - Due From Securitizations Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Increase (Decrease) in Assets Adoption of ASC 860 and 810, increase in assets Represents the increase or decrease in assets due to prospective adoption of ASC 860 and 810. Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Increase (Decrease) in Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance Adoption of ASC 860 and 810, increase in loan loss reserves Represents the increase or decrease in allowance for loan and lease losses due to prospective adoption of ASC 860 and 810. Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities Adoption of ASC 860 and 810, increase in liabilities Represents the increase or decrease in liabilities due to prospective adoption of ASC 860 and 810. Represents the increase or decrease in stockholders' equity due to prospective adoption of ASC 860 and 810. Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders Equity Increase (decrease) in stockholders' equity from adoption of ASC 860 and 810 Aspen [Member] Aspen Represents the information pertaining to Aspen Marketing Holdings, Inc., acquired during the period. DMS [Member] DMS Represents the information pertaining to Direct Marketing Services and Database Marketing divisions of Equifax, Inc. (collectively DMS), acquired during the period. Charming Shoppers [Member] Charming Shoppes Represents the information pertaining to operations of Charming Shoppers' credit card program and service center operations associated with Charming Shoppers' branded card programs, portfolio and securitization market trust, assumed by the entity during the period. Number of Complementary Offers in Proprietary Data Driven Integrated Marketing Solution Provided Number of complementary offers in proprietary data-driven, integrated marketing solutions Represents the number of complementary offers in proprietary data-driven, integrated marketing solutions. Fair Value of Assets, Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Abstract] Fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisition Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Due from Securitization Due from securitization The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to interests in financial instruments (typically securitized receivables) that continue to be held (which are generally not involved in the collection of principal) following transfer of significant portions of such financial instruments to other parties. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Capitalized Software Capitalized software The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to capitalized software to be used in ongoing operations. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax liabilities The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to deferred tax liabilities of the acquired entity. Deferred tax liabilities Number of Interest Rate, Caps Assumed as Part of Acquisition Total number of interest rate caps assumed in an acquisition. Number of interest rate caps assumed as part of the acquisition Elimination of redemption settlement assets for those interests retained in the WFN Trusts, from adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Elimination of Redemption Settlement Assets for those Interests Retained in Trust Non-cash impact related to elimination of redemption settlement assets for interests retained in trust as prescribed by ASC 860 and ASC 810. Elimination of retained interests classified in due from securitizations, from adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Elimination in Retained Interests Classified in Due from Securitizations Non-cash impact related to elimination of retained interests classified in due from securitizations as prescribed by ASC 860 and ASC 810. Consolidation of credit card receivables, from adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Consolidation of Credit Card Receivables Non-cash impact related to consolidation of credit card receivables as prescribed by ASC 860 and ASC 810. Consolidation of asset-backed securities, from adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Consolidation of Asset Backed Securities Non-cash impact related to consolidation of asset-backed securities as prescribed by ASC 860 and ASC 810. Valuation Allowances and Reserves Deductions and Recoveries, Net Total of the deductions, net of recoveries, in a given period to allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, representing receivables written off as uncollectible and portions of the reserves utilized, respectively. Write-Offs Net of Recoveries J.Jill portfolio J.Jill Portfolio [Member] Represents the information pertaining to J.Jill portfolio acquired by the entity during the period. Represents the information pertaining to operations of Charming Shoppes' credit card program and service center operations associated with Charming Shoppes' branded card programs, portfolio and securitization market trust, assumed by the entity during the period. Charming Shoppes Charming Shoppes [Member] Marketing Relationship [Member] An asset acquired in a business combination representing a marketing relationship that exists between an entity and its marketing partner. Marketing relationship Computer Equipment and Purchased Software [Member] Computer software and development Long lived, depreciable assets that are used in the creation, maintenance and utilization of information systems and capitalized costs of purchased software applications. Depreciation Including Amortization of Capital Leases Aggregate amount of depreciation expense, including amortization of capital leases, recognized during the period. Depreciation and other amortization Capitalized Computer Software Amortization Expense Aggregate amount of capitalized computer software asset amortization recognized as expense during the period. Amortization of capitalized software development Amortization of Capitalized Software The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of capitalized software over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Depreciation and other amortization AIR MILES Reward Program AIR MILES Reward Program [Abstract] Letters of Credit and Other Assurances Represents the aggregate of letters of credit and other assurances at the balance sheet date obtained from certain AIR MILES Reward Program sponsors. Letters of credit and other assurances Lease expense Lease Expense Rental expense incurred for leased assets including furniture and equipment. Regulatory Matters [Abstract] Regulatory Matters Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets, Allowed in Certain Cases Leverage ratio for adequately capitalized institutions, allowed in some cases (as a percent) Represents the specific minimum amount of Tier 1 Leverage Capital for capital adequacy purposes divided by average assets as defined in the regulations, allowed in some cases. Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Operating and Capital Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum payments required under noncancellable operating and capital leases Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments required in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for operating and capital leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year. Credits Card Holders [Abstract] Cardholders Number of Credit Card Holders Approximate number of cardholders Represents the approximate number of the Company's credit cardholders as of the balance sheet date. Average Line of Credit Per Credit Card Holder Account Average unused lines of credit per account Represents the average unused line of credit amount per client cardholder account. Schedule of Income before Income Tax Domestic and Foreign and Components of Income Tax Expense Benefit [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of income from continuing operations before income taxes and components of income tax expense Tabular disclosure of income before income tax between domestic and foreign jurisdictions and the components of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for each year presented including, but not limited to: current tax expense (benefit), deferred tax expense (benefit), investment tax credits, government grants, the benefits of operating loss carryforwards, tax expense that results from allocating certain tax benefits either directly to contributed capital or to reduce goodwill or other noncurrent intangible assets of an acquired entity, adjustments of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity, and adjustments of the beginning-of-the-year balances of a valuation allowance because of a change in circumstances that causes a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax asset in future years. Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Abstract] Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Limit on Amount of Common Stock Permitted to be Purchased Per Annum Maximum amount of common stock permitted to be purchased annually per employee Represents the maximum amount of common stock permitted to be purchased by any employee in each calendar year under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Maximum Percentage of Voting Power after Stock Purchase Maximum percentage of voting power after purchase of common stock under ESPP Represents the maximum percentage of voting power or value that can be held by an employee after purchase of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Offering Period Offering period under ESPP (in months) Represents the offering period under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Common Stock Purchase Price as Percentage of Fair Market Value Purchase price of common stock as a percentage of fair market value of shares Represents the purchase price of common stock upon exercise as a percentage of fair market value of shares on the applicable purchase date as determined by averaging the high and low trading prices of the last trading day of each quarter. Represents the number of shares authorized to be issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Maximum number of shares reserved for issuance under the ESPP Employee Stock Purchase Plan Number of Shares Authorized Employee Stock Purchase Plan Minimum Holding Period Holding period for shares purchased under ESPP (in days) Represents the minimum period required for employees to hold stock purchased through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan prior to any sale or withdrawal of shares. Weighted-average issue price of shares issued under the ESPP (in dollars per share) Represents the weighted-average issue price of shares of common stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan during the period. Stock Issued During Period Value Employee Stock Purchase Plan Weighted Average Issue Price Stock Issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plans Shares Number of shares issued under the ESPP since the inception of the plan Represents the number of shares issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan since inception of the plan. Omnibus Incentive Plan 2010 [Abstract] 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan Maximum Cash Amount Permitted to be Awarded Per Annum under Incentive Plan Maximum cash amount that may be awarded to any single participant Represents the maximum amount of cash that may be awarded to any single participant in any one calendar year under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Table] Disclosure about different defined contribution plans. Defined Contribution Plans [Axis] Reflects the description and required disclosures pertaining to the entity's defined contribution plans by plan. Defined Contribution Plans by Plan [Domain] The name of the defined contribution plan or a description of the plans grouped. Retirement Savings Plan [Member] 401(k) and Retirement Savings Plan Represents the information pertaining to Retirement Savings Plan. Group Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan [Member] Group Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan Represents the information pertaining to Group Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan. Group Retirement Savings Plan [Member] Group Retirement Savings Plan Represents the information pertaining to Group Retirement Savings Plan. Deferred, Profit Sharing Plan [Member] Deferred Profit Sharing Plan Represents the information pertaining to Deferred Profit Sharing Plan. Defined contribution plans Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Disclosure about different defined contribution plans. Defined Contribution Plan Minimum Age Limit Minimum age limit of employees covered by the plan (in years) Represents the minimum age limit of employees covered under the defined contribution plan. Defined Contribution Plan Requisite Service Period Service period after which employees begin receiving employer matching contribution (in months) Represents the period for which an eligible employee is required to perform services in order to receive employer matching contributions. Defined Contribution Plan, Requisite Service Period Seasonal Represents the period for which a seasonal or "on-call" employee is required to perform services in order to receive employer matching contributions. Service period after which seasonal employees begin receiving employer matching contribution (in months) Defined Contribution Plan Contributions by Plan Participants Percentage Matched by Dollar for Dollar Contribution by Employer Percentage of employees' contribution matched by dollar-to-dollar contribution by employer Represents the percentage of an employee's contribution matched by dollar-to-dollar contribution by employer. Defined Contribution Plan, Additional Employer Matching Contribution Per Dollar of Employee Contribution Additional employer matching contribution per dollar of employee's contribution for savings more than 3% and up to 5% Represents the additional employer matching contribution for each dollar an employee contributes, of more than 3% and up to 5% of pay. Defined Contribution Plan, Additional Employer Contribution over Dollar for Dollar Contribution, Percentage of Lower Limit Contributions by Plan Participants Represents lower limit that the percentage must exceed of employee contribution additionally matched by the employer. Lower limit that the percentage must exceed, additionally matched by employer for each dollar of employee's contribution Defined Contribution Plan, Additional Employer Contribution over Dollar For Dollar Contribution, Percentage of Maximum Contributions by Plan Participants Maximum percentage additionally matched by employer for each dollar of employee's contribution Represents maximum percentage of employee contribution additionally matched by the employer. Defined Contribution Plan, Contribution Vesting Requisite Service, Period Service period after which contributions vest (in years) Represents the period for which an individual is required to make contributions in order to receive employer matching contributions. Defined Contribution Plan, Discretionary Contribution, Vesting Period Service period after which additional annual discretionary contributions vest (in years) Represents the minimum period of service after which the additional annual discretionary contributions vest. Defined Contribution Plan, Contribution Vesting Immediate, Age Age of employees, contributions vest immediately (in years) Participating employee age at which contributions vest immediately, even if before completion of three years of service. Defined Contribution Plan Contributions by Employer Company's matching and discretionary contributions Represents the contributions made by employer to the defined contribution plans. Defined Contribution Plan Requisite Service Period for Full Time Employees Service period after which full-time employees begin receiving company matching contribution (in months) Represents the period for which an eligible full-time employee is required to perform services in order to receive employer matching contributions. Defined Contribution Plan Requisite Service Period for Part Time Employees Service period after which part-time employees begin receiving company matching contribution (in months) Represents the period for which an eligible part-time employee is required to perform services in order to receive employer matching contributions. Operating Loss, Capital Loss, Carryforwards and Tax Credit [Table] Schedule reflecting pertinent information, such as tax authority, amounts, and expiration dates, of net operating loss carryforwards, capital loss carryforwards and tax credits including an assessment of the likelihood of utilization. Capital Loss, Carryforwards Capital losses Represents capital loss carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Carryforward, Subject to Limitation on Use Tax credits subject to annual limitations Represents the amount of credit carryforwards which are subject to an annual limitation. Potential interest and penalties released with respect to unrecognized tax benefits Release of Potential Interest and Penalties This element represents the total of accruals of potential interest and penalties with respect to unrecognized tax benefits released in the period. Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements, Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Assets Change in deferred tax assets Represents the increase or decrease in deferred tax assets due to prospective adoption of new accounting pronouncements. Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Derivative Instruments Tax impact in additional paid-in capital associated with 2014 Convertible Note Hedges Represents the adjustment to additional paid in capital related to the net effect of excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies associated with the 2014 Convertible Note Hedges. Investment in subsidiaries Investments in Consolidated Subsidiaries Total investments in consolidated subsidiaries. Interest from loans to subsidiaries Investment Income Interest from Subsidiaries Interest income derived from loans to subsidiaries. Dividends from subsidiaries Investment Income Dividend from Subsidiaries Income derived from dividends from subsidiaries. Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations after Income Taxes before Minority Interest and Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Income before equity in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense after income taxes, but before income or loss from equity in undistributed net income or loss of subsidiaries, extraordinary items and noncontrolling interest. Equity in Undistributed Net Loss of Subsidiaries This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures). Equity in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries Interest and Other Expense Total expenses Represents the interest and other expenses charged against earnings during the period. Dividends received Proceeds from Investment Income Dividend from Subsidiaries Proceeds from dividends from subsidiaries. Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only [Table Text Block] Schedule of stand alone parent-only financial statements Tabular disclosure for condensed financial information, including the financial position, cash flows and the results of operations of the registrant (parent company) as of the same dates or for the same periods for which audited consolidated financial statements are being presented. Revenue [Member] Revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Revenue Bank of Montreal [Member] BMO The Bank of Montreal, for which information is being presented. Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital for Purchase of Convertible Note Hedges Purchase of convertible note hedges This element represents the adjustment to additional paid in capital due to the purchase of convertible note hedges. Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital for Original Issue Discount on Convertible Notes Original issue discount of convertible notes This element represents the adjustment to additional paid in capital due to the original issue discount of convertible notes. Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital for Tax Effects of Convertible Note Hedges Tax expense on convertible note hedges This element represents the adjustment to additional paid in capital due to the tax expense on convertible note hedges. Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital for Issuance Costs on Convertible Notes Issuance costs of convertible notes This element represents the adjustment to additional paid in capital due to the issuance costs of convertible notes. Prepaid Forward Contracts Purchased During Period Value Purchase of prepaid forward contracts This element represents the adjustment to treasury stock due to the purchase of prepaid forward contracts. Estimated Life of Air Miles Reward Mile The estimated number of months an AIR MILES reward mile remains active and unused. Estimated Life of an AIR MILES Reward Mile (in months) Estimated Unredeemed Percentage of Air Miles Estimated unredeemed percentage of AIR MILES Estimated percentage of AIR MILES that will not be redeemed by the collector base. Assets of discontinued operations Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Advertising Expense, Related to Discontinued Operations Advertising costs incurred for web and catalog retailer VENUE Amount charged to advertising expense during the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue for a specified brand, product or product line relating to the entity's discontinued operations. Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net of Tax Effects of adoption of ASC 860 related to accounting for transfers of financial assets and ASC 810 related to the consolidation of variable interest entities included in accumulated other comprehensive income. Adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Increase (Decrease) in Comprehensive Income Loss, Net of Tax Adoption of ASC 860 and ASC 810 Effects of adoption of ASC 860 related to accounting for transfers of financial assets and ASC 810 related to the consolidation of variable interest entities. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Assets of discontinued operations Basic net income per share Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic income per share (in dollars per share) Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of discount on convertible senior notes Amortization of discount on liability component Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Final purchase price of acquisition Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets Intangible assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired Total assets acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Net assets acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets Current assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities Current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Goodwill Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed Total liabilities assumed Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets Other assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Property and equipment Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisitions Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Total Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract] Future minimum payments required under noncancellable capital leases Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current 2012 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years 2016 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years 2015 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years 2014 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years 2013 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Thereafter Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments Less amount representing interest Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments Total present value of minimum lease payments Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalent at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Interest Paid Interest paid Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets Proceeds from the sale of assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Change in trade accounts receivable Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, authorized shares Common stock, issued shares Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized, 200,000 shares; issued, 94,752 shares and 94,141 shares at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Deferred Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax assets and liabilities Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Components of income tax expense Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Total comprehensive income, net of tax Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Percentage 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and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of total credit card receivables Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] ACQUISITION Leases [Abstract] Leases Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies. 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in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net Tax impact resulting from exercise of employee stock options and other employee stock program BASIS OF PRESENTATION ACQUISITION Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] Schedule of Company's allowance for loan loss Schedule of composition of obligor credit quality Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block] Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] Schedule of delinquency trends of the Company's credit card portfolio Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] Schedule of information concerning principal geographic areas Schedule of modifications related to troubled debt restructurings within credit card receivables Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Financing Receivable Information by Credit Quality Indicator [Axis] Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of maturity of debt Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Summary of deferred tax assets and liabilities Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Summary of reconciliation of recorded federal provision for income taxes to the expected amount computed by applying the federal statutory rate Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block] Schedule of gross unrealized losses and fair value for those investments at unrealized loss position Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income per share Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of accrued expenses COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES INCOME TAXES PARENT-ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL Subsequent Events [Text Block] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS DEBT Deposits, Fair Value Disclosure Deposits EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block] EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of comprehensive income, net of tax effect Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Summary of quarterly results of operations Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of performance-based and service-based restricted stock unit awards Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of stock option activity QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Management Estimates Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining 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Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted-average remaining contractual life (in years) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS SUBSEQUENT EVENTS SCHEDULE II CONSOLIDATED VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Repayments of Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months Repayment of debt Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses Unrealized Losses Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued Conversion ratio, number of shares per $1,000 principal amount, numerator Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum Minimum [Member] Minimum Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum Interest Rate - maximum (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Interest Rate - minimum (as a percent) Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Axis] Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Less than 12 months Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses 12 Months or Greater Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Total Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block] Schedule of investments classified by contractual maturity date Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Revenue Recognition Cost Investment Owned, Restricted, Cost Corporate bonds Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Liabilities [Member] Other liabilities Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Derivative Financial Instruments Interest Rate Contract [Member] Interest rate contracts Cost of Sales [Member] Cost of operations Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Not designated as hedging instrument Summary of activity related to location of Company's outstanding interest rate contracts Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net Gain on Derivative Contracts Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, by Income Statement Location [Axis] Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, by Income Statement Location [Domain] Schedule of fair value and classification of Company's outstanding interest rate contracts Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component Carrying amount of equity component Debt Instrument, Convertible, Effective Interest Rate Effective interest rate (annualized) (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Conversion price (in dollars per share) Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee [Abstract] Cash flows received from and paid to securitization trusts, transfers treated as sales prior to adoption of ASC 860 and 810 Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Proceeds from New Transfers Proceeds from new securitizations Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Proceeds from Collections Reinvested in Revolving Period Transfers Proceeds from collections in revolving period transfers Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Servicing Fees Servicing fees received Conduit Facility 2009 VFN under World Financial Network Credit Card Master Note Trust [Member] 2009-VFN conduit facility under World Financial Network Credit Card Master Note Trust Represents information pertaining to the 2009-VFN conduit facility under World Financial Network Credit Card Master Note Trust. Conduit Facility 2009 VFN under World Financial Capital Master Note Trust [Member] 2009-VFN conduit facility under World Financial Capital Master Note Trust Represents information pertaining to the 2009-VFN conduit facility under World Financial Capital Master Note Trust. Money Market Deposits [Member] Money market deposits Represents the deposits in accounts that offer many of the same services as checking accounts although transactions may be somewhat more limited, share some of the characteristics of a money market fund and are insured by the Federal government, also known as money market accounts. Other assets Other Assets [Member] Certificates of deposit Certificates of Deposit [Member] Indefinite Lived Trade Names [Member] Trade names An asset representing indefinite trade names. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Derivative Assets Derivative financial instruments Weighted Average [Member] Weighted average Average of a range of values, calculated with consideration of the number of occurrences of each value. Portfolio Acquisition [Member] Portfolio Acquisition Represents information pertaining to the credit card portfolio acquisition. Series 2012 B Class A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2012 B, Class A notes Represents information pertaining to the Class A Series 2012-B asset-backed term notes. Series 2012 C Class A Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2012 C, Class A notes Represents information pertaining to the Class A Series 2012-C asset-backed term notes. Series 2012 C Class M Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2012 C, Class M notes Represents information pertaining to the Class M Series 2012-C asset-backed term notes. Series 2012 C Class B Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2012 C, Class B notes Represents information pertaining to the Class B Series 2012-C asset-backed term notes. Series 2012 C Class C Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Series 2012 C, Class C notes Represents information pertaining to the Class C Series 2012-C asset-backed term notes. Series 2012 C, Class D notes Represents information pertaining to the Class D Series 2012-C asset-backed term notes. Series 2012 C Class D Asset Backed Term Notes [Member] Debt Instrument Retained Term notes retained Represents the amount of retained subordinated classes of the term asset-backed notes, which will be eliminated from unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. July 2012 Issuances Matured In July 2017 [Member] July 2012 issuances matured in July 2017 Represents July 2012 debt issuances of asset-backed securities matured in July 2017 to investors. July 2012 Issuances Matured In October 2018 [Member] July 2012 issuances matured in October 2018 Represents July 2012 debt issuances of asset-backed securities matured in October 2018 to investors. Credit Facility Increase in Agreement Increase in Credit Facility Amount of increase in Credit Facility. Premier Designs Private Label Credit Card Portfolio [Member] Information regarding the acquisition of the existing private label credit card portfolio of Premier Designs, Inc. Premier Designs Private Label Credit Card Portfolio Pier 1 Private Label Credit Card Portfolio [Member] Pier 1 Private Label Credit Card Portfolio Information regarding the acquisition of the existing private label credit card portfolio of Pier 1 Imports. Principal Payments made During Accumulation Period Principal payments collected during accumulation period Principal payments made during the accumulation period. Debt Instrument Retained April Term notes retained Represents the amount of retained subordinated classes of the term asset-backed notes, which have been eliminated from unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Financing Receivable Modification Number of Contracts Number of Restructurings Represents the number of financing receivables that have been modified by troubled debt restructurings during the reporting period. Financing Receivable Modification Pre Modification Recorded Investment Pre-modification Outstanding Principal Balance Represents the amount of investment in financing receivables (before modification) modified by troubled debt restructurings during the reporting period. Post-modification Outstanding Principal Balance Financing Receivable Modification Post Modification Recorded Investment Represents the amount of investment in financing receivables (after modification) modified by troubled debt restructurings during the reporting period. Financing Receivable Modification Recorded Investment Outstanding Balance Represents the amount of the outstanding recorded investment related to financing receivables that have been modified by troubled debt restructurings during the reporting period. Expiry Policy with All Existing and Future Reward Miles Expiry period for AIR MILES reward miles Term of expiry policy for all existing and future AIR MILES reward miles. Allowance for loan loss on impaired credit card receivables Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance Interest income on modified credit card receivables Impaired Financing Receivable, Interest Income, Accrual Method Average credit card receivables Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment Schedule of assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on recurring basis Schedule of assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on recurring basis [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure related to assets and liabilities by class, including financial instruments measured at fair value that are classified in shareholders' equity, if any, that are measured at fair value on a recurring and/or nonrecurring basis in periods after initial recognition. Disclosures include, but are not limited to: (a) the fair value measurements recorded and the reasons for the measurements and (b) the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements are categorized in their entirety (levels 1, 2, 3) as well as transfers between levels 1 and 2.