eBay (EBAY) 10-Q 18 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

DEI_Document

DEI Document	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 11, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'EBAY INC	'
Entity Trading Symbol	'EBAY	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001065088	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filer	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	1,241,212,669

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$3,834	$4,494
Short-term investments	3,535	4,531
Accounts receivable, net	765	899
Loans and interest receivable, net	2,939	2,789
Funds receivable and customer accounts	10,037	9,260
Other current assets	1,268	1,310
Total current assets	22,378	23,283
Long-term investments	6,217	4,971
Property and equipment, net	2,685	2,760
Goodwill	9,367	9,267
Intangible assets, net	714	941
Other assets	279	266
Total assets	41,640	41,488
Current liabilities:	'	'
Short-term debt	1,203	6
Accounts payable	312	309
Funds payable and amounts due to customers	10,037	9,260
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	5,693	2,799
Deferred revenue	183	158
Income taxes payable	110	107
Total current liabilities	17,538	12,639
Deferred and other tax liabilities, net	774	841
Long-term debt	4,118	4,117
Other liabilities	240	244
Total liabilities	22,670	17,841
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 3,580 shares authorized; 1,241 and 1,294 shares outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	13,397	13,031
Treasury stock at cost, 362 and 296 shares	-12,864	-9,396
Retained earnings	17,204	18,854
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,231	1,156
Total stockholders' equity	18,970	23,647
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$41,640	$41,488

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Common stock - par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock - shares authorized	3,580	3,580
Common stock - shares issued	1,241	1,294
Common stock - shares outstanding	1,241	1,294
Treasury stock - shares	362	296

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	$4,366	$3,877	$8,628	$7,625
Cost of net revenues	1,392	1,211	2,743	2,363
Gross profit	2,974	2,666	5,885	5,262
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Sales and marketing	914	771	1,719	1,468
Product development	500	451	980	885
General and administrative	461	419	926	827
Provision for transaction and loan losses	232	193	436	368
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	73	82	152	164
Total operating expenses	2,180	1,916	4,213	3,712
Income from operations	794	750	1,672	1,550
Interest and other, net	9	6	4	15
Income before income taxes	803	756	1,676	1,565
Provision for income taxes	-127	-116	-3,326	-248
Net income (loss)	$676	$640	($1,650)	$1,317
Net income (loss) per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.54	$0.49	($1.30)	$1.02
Diluted	$0.53	$0.49	($1.30)	$1
Weighted average shares:	'	'	'	'
Basic	1,258	1,297	1,267	1,296
Diluted	1,267	1,313	1,267	1,316

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$676	$640	($1,650)	$1,317
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of reclassification adjustments:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	120	36	91	-265
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net	16	76	-81	216
Tax (expense) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net	-10	-35	32	-89
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities, net	22	25	37	111
Tax (expense) benefit on unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities, net	-1	0	-4	-3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net tax	147	102	75	-30
Comprehensive income (loss)	$823	$742	($1,575)	$1,287

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	($1,650)	$1,317
Adjustments:	'	'
Provision for transaction and loan losses	436	368
Depreciation and amortization	755	676
Stock-based compensation	315	272
Deferred income taxes	3,060	347
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition effects	-248	-1,032
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,668	1,948
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-475	-652
Changes in principal loans receivable, net	-232	-183
Purchases of investments	-3,641	-2,024
Maturities and sales of investments	3,264	1,798
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-39	-15
Other	-6	-14
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,129	-1,090
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	154	244
Repurchases of common stock	-3,468	-942
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	86	161
Tax witholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	-210	-226
Net borrowings under commercial paper program	1,200	0
Funds receivable and customer accounts	-777	-918
Funds payable and amounts due to customers	777	918
Net cash used in financing activities	-2,238	-763
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	39	-57
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-660	38
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,494	6,817
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	3,834	6,855
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:	'	'
Cash paid for interest	49	49
Cash paid for income taxes	$142	$250

The_Company_and_Summary_of_Sig

The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	The Company
	We are a global technology company that enables commerce through three reportable segments: Marketplaces, Payments and Enterprise. Our Marketplaces segment includes our eBay.com platform and its localized counterparts and our other online platforms, such as our online classifieds sites and StubHub. Our Payments segment is comprised of PayPal and Bill Me Later. Our Enterprise segment includes our Magento business and provides commerce technologies, omnichannel operations and marketing solutions for merchants of all sizes that operate in general merchandise categories.
	We are required to comply with various regulations worldwide in order to operate our businesses, particularly our Payments business. We also partner with banks and other financial institutions in order to offer our Payments services globally. Changes in laws or regulations, non-compliance with laws or regulations or loss of key bank or financial institution partners could have a significant adverse impact on our ability to operate our Payments business; therefore, we monitor these areas closely to mitigate potential adverse impacts.
	When we refer to “we,” “our,” “us” or “eBay” in this document, we mean the current Delaware corporation (eBay Inc.) and its California predecessor, as well as all of our consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context otherwise requires.
	Use of estimates
	The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to provisions for transaction and loan losses, legal contingencies, income taxes, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, goodwill and the recoverability of intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Principles of consolidation and basis of presentation
	The accompanying condensed financial statements are consolidated and include the financial statements of eBay Inc., our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIE”) if we were the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Minority interests are recorded as a noncontrolling interest. A qualitative approach is applied to assess the consolidation requirement for VIEs. Investments in entities where we hold at least a 20% ownership interest and have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. For such investments, our share of the investees' results of operations is included in interest and other, net and our investment balance is included in long-term investments. Investments in entities where we hold less than a 20% ownership interest are generally accounted for using the cost method of accounting, and our share of the investees' results of operations is included in our condensed consolidated statement of income to the extent dividends are received.
	These condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. We have evaluated all subsequent events through the date these condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim period.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new accounting guidance clarifying the accounting for the release of a cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. The new standard was effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
	In 2013, the FASB issued new accounting guidance clarifying the accounting for obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount under the arrangement is fixed at the reporting date. The new standard was effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
	In 2013, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that will require the presentation of certain unrecognized tax benefits as reductions to deferred tax assets rather than as liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The new standard required adoption on a prospective basis in the first quarter of 2014. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued new accounting guidance related to revenue recognition. This new standard will replace all current U.S. GAAP guidance on this topic and eliminate all industry-specific guidance. The new revenue recognition standard provides a unified model to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration for which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance will be effective for eBay Inc. beginning January 1, 2017 and can be applied either retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. We are evaluating the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued new guidance related to reporting discontinued operations. This new standard raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted but only for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. We are evaluating the impact, if any, of adopting this new accounting standard on our financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance related to development-stage entities. The new standard removes all incremental financial reporting requirements from GAAP for development-stage entities. The accounting standards update also removes an exception provided to development stage entities in Consolidations for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014. The revised consolidation standards are effective one year later, in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the impact, if any, of adopting this new accounting guidance on our financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance related to stock compensation. The new standard requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update further clarifies that compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been rendered. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015 and can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to all awards outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the impact, if any, of adopting this new accounting guidance on our financial statements.

Net_Income_per_Share

Net Income per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income (Loss) Per Share	'
	Net Income (loss) Per Share
	Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive common stock outstanding during the period. The dilutive effect of outstanding options and equity incentive awards is reflected in diluted net income (loss) per share by application of the treasury stock method. The calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share excludes all anti-dilutive common shares. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share for the periods indicated:
		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014		2013		2014			2013
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss)	$	676	$	640	$	(1,650	)	$	1,317
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares of common stock - basic	1,258		1,297		1,267			1,296
	Dilutive effect of equity incentive awards	9		16		—			20
	Weighted average shares of common stock - diluted	1,267		1,313		1,267			1,316
	Net income (loss) per share:
	Basic	$	0.54	$	0.49	$	(1.30	)	$	1.02
	Diluted	$	0.53	$	0.49	$	(1.30	)	$	1
	Common stock equivalents excluded from income per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive	17		7		54			5

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill
	The following table presents goodwill balances and adjustments to those balances for each of our reportable segments and corporate investments during the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		December 31,			Goodwill			Adjustments		June 30,
		2013			Acquired					2014
		(In millions)
	Reportable segments:(1)
	Marketplaces	$	4,861		$	23		$	59	$	4,943
	Payments	3,120			—			18		3,138
	Enterprise	1,286			—			—		1,286
		$	9,267		$	23		$	77	$	9,367
	-1	The above table presents recasted annual segment activity to reflect the move of our Magento platform into our Enterprise segment. Prior to this change, Magento was reported in corporate and other.
	The adjustments to goodwill during the six months ended June 30, 2014 were due primarily to foreign currency translation, a post-closing adjustment related to our acquisition of Braintree which closed December 19, 2013 and a change in our reportable segments. Refer to "Note 4 - Segments" for further discussion on the change in our reportable segments.
	Intangible Assets
	The components of identifiable intangible assets are as follows:
		June 30, 2014										December 31, 2013
		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)
		(In millions, except years)
	Intangible assets:
	Customer lists and user base	$	1,673		$	(1,313	)	$	360	5		$	1,653	$	(1,213	)	$	440	5
	Marketing related	888			(747		)	141		5		780		(677		)	103		5
	Developed technologies	585			(448		)	137		4		554		(401		)	153		4
	Braintree related(1)	N/A			N/A			N/A		N/A		155		—			155		—
	All other	274			(198		)	76		4		273		(183		)	90		4
		$	3,420		$	(2,706	)	$	714			$	3,415	$	(2,474	)	$	941
	-1	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we allocated the Braintree intangible assets between customer lists, marketing related and developed technologies intangible assets.
	Amortization expense for intangible assets was $103 million and $108 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $212 million and $216 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Expected future intangible asset amortization as of June 30, 2014 is as follows (in millions):
	Fiscal years:
	Remaining 2014		$	160
	2015		302
	2016		178
	2017		44
	2018		24
	Thereafter		6
			$	714

Segments

Segments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segments	'
	Segments
	We have three reportable segments: Marketplaces, Payments and Enterprise. We allocate resources to and assess the performance of each reportable segment using information about its revenue and operating income (loss). We do not evaluate operating segments using discrete asset information. We do not allocate gains and losses from equity investments, interest and other income, or taxes to our reportable segments.
	During the first quarter of 2014, we changed our reportable segments based upon changes in our organizational structure which reflect the integration of our Magento platform into our Enterprise segment. Prior to this change, Magento was reported in corporate and other. Also during the first quarter of 2014, we revised our internal management reporting of certain Marketplaces transactions to align more closely with our related operating metrics. Related to this change, we reclassified our Marketplaces vehicles and real estate revenues from net transaction revenues to marketing services and other revenues. Prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period segment reporting structure.
	The corporate and other category includes income, expenses and charges such as:
	•	results of operations of various initiatives which support all of our reportable segments;
	•	corporate management costs, such as human resources, finance and legal, not allocated to our segments;
	•	amortization of intangible assets;
	•	restructuring charges; and
	•	stock-based compensation expense.
	The following tables summarize the financial performance of our reportable segments and provides a reconciliation to our consolidated operating results for the periods reflected below:
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Net Revenue
	Marketplaces
	Net transaction revenues	$	1,722		$	1,578		$	3,449		$	3,132
	Marketing services and other revenues	452			423			880			826
		2,174			2,001			4,329			3,958
	Payments
	Net transaction revenues	1,741			1,475			3,441			2,910
	Marketing services and other revenues	205			149			350			262
		1,946			1,624			3,791			3,172
	Enterprise
	Net transaction revenues	207			194			415			380
	Marketing services and other revenues	60			66			121			128
		267			260			536			508
	Elimination of inter-segment net revenue (1)	(21		)	(8		)	(28		)	(13		)
	Total consolidated net revenue	$	4,366		$	3,877		$	8,628		$	7,625
	Operating income (loss)
	Marketplaces	$	788		$	794		$	1,644		$	1,617
	Payments	478			374			953			748
	Enterprise	3			2			16			1
	Corporate and other	(475		)	(420		)	(941		)	(816		)
	Total operating income (loss)	$	794		$	750		$	1,672		$	1,550
	(1) Represents revenue generated between our reportable segments.

Fair_Value_Measurement_of_Asse

Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities	'
	Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities
	The following tables summarize our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
	Description	Balance as of		Quoted Prices in		Significant Other
		30-Jun-14		Active Markets for		Observable Inputs
				Identical Assets		(Level 2)
				(Level 1)
		(In millions)
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,834	$	3,526	$	308
	Short-term investments:
	Restricted cash	32		32		—
	Corporate debt securities	2,673		—		2,673
	Government and agency securities	4		—		4
	Time deposits	50		—		50
	Equity instruments	776		776		—
	Total short-term investments	3,535		808		2,727
	Funds receivable and customer accounts	3,603		—		3,603
	Derivatives	37		—		37
	Long-term investments:
	Corporate debt securities	5,615		—		5,615
	Government and agency securities	238		—		238
	Total long-term investments	5,853		—		5,853
	Total financial assets	$	16,862	$	4,334	$	12,528
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	114	$	—	$	114
	Description	Balance as of		Quoted Prices in		Significant Other
		31-Dec-13		Active Markets for		Observable Inputs
				Identical Assets		(Level 2)
				(Level 1)
		(In millions)
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,494	$	4,159	$	335
	Short-term investments:
	Restricted cash	17		17		—
	Corporate debt securities	3,529		—		3,529
	Government and agency securities	43		—		43
	Time deposits	49		—		49
	Equity instruments	893		893		—
	Total short-term investments	4,531		910		3,621
	Funds receivable and customer accounts	3,563		—		3,563
	Derivatives	44		—		44
	Long-term investments:
	Corporate debt securities	4,445		—		4,445
	Government and agency securities	251		—		251
	Total long-term investments	4,696		—		4,696
	Total financial assets	$	17,328	$	5,069	$	12,259
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	151	$	—	$	151
	Our financial assets and liabilities are valued using market prices on both active markets (level 1) and less active markets (level 2). Level 1 instrument valuations are obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets. Level 2 instrument valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for comparable instruments, identical instruments in less active markets, or models using market observable inputs. The majority of our derivative instruments are valued using pricing models that take into account the contract terms as well as multiple inputs where applicable, such as equity prices, interest rate yield curves, option volatility and currency rates. Our derivative instruments are primarily short-term in nature, generally one month to one year in duration. Certain foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges may have a duration of up to 18 months. We did not have any transfers of financial instruments between valuation levels during the six months ended June 30, 2014.
	Cash and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with original or remaining maturities of three months or less when purchased and are comprised primarily of bank deposits, money market funds and commercial paper. We had total funds receivable and customer accounts of $10.0 billion as of June 30, 2014, of which $3.6 billion was invested in short-term investments.
	In addition, we had cost and equity method investments of approximately $364 million and $269 million included in long-term investments on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2014 and our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013, respectively. Additionally, as of June 30, 2014, we held no time deposits classified as held to maturity, compared to $6 million as of December 31, 2013, which are recorded at amortized cost.
	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we held no direct investments in auction rate securities, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles or mortgage-backed securities.
	Other financial instruments, including accounts receivable, loans and interest receivable, accounts payable, funds receivable, certain customer accounts, funds payable and amounts due to customers, are carried at cost, which approximates their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

Derivative_Instruments_Notes

Derivative Instruments (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments
	The notional amounts associated with our foreign currency contracts at June 30, 2014 and 2013 were $6.8 billion and $5.8 billion, respectively, of which $2.6 billion and $2.4 billion were designated as cash flow hedges during those respective periods. Derivative transactions are measured in terms of the notional amount, but this amount is not recorded on the balance sheet and is not, when viewed in isolation, a meaningful measure of the risk profile of the derivative instruments. The notional amount is generally not exchanged, but is used only as the basis on which the value of foreign exchange payments under these contracts is determined.
	For our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, the amounts recognized in earnings related to the ineffective portion were not material in each of the periods presented, and we did not exclude any component of the changes in fair value of the derivative instruments from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. As of June 30, 2014, we estimate that approximately $71 million of net derivative losses related to our cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.
	Fair Value of Derivative Contracts
	The fair values of our outstanding derivative instruments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
		Derivative Assets Reported in Other Current Assets						Derivative Liabilities Reported in Other Current Liabilities
		June 30,			December 31,			June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	$	13		$	15		$	82		$	121
	Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments	24			29			32			30
	Total fair value of derivative instruments	$	37		$	44		$	114		$	151
	Under the master netting agreements with the respective counterparties to our foreign exchange contracts, subject to applicable requirements, we are allowed to net settle transactions of the same currency with a single net amount payable by one party to the other.  However, we have elected to present the derivative assets and derivative liabilities on a gross basis in our consolidated balance sheet.  As of June 30, 2014, the potential effect of rights of set-off associated with the foreign exchange contracts discussed above would be an offset to both assets and liabilities by $37 million, resulting in a net derivative liability of $77 million. We are not required to pledge, nor are we entitled to receive, cash collateral related to these derivative transactions.
	Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	The following table summarizes the activity of derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the impact of these derivative contracts on accumulated other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		December 31, 2013			Amount of gain (loss)			Amount of gain (loss)			June 30, 2014
					recognized in other			reclassified from
					comprehensive income			accumulated other
					(effective portion)			comprehensive income
								to net revenue and operating expense
								(effective portion)
		(In millions)
	Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	$	(106	)	$	(11	)	$	(48	)	$	(69	)
	The following table summarizes the activity of derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and the impact of these derivative contracts on accumulated other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
		December 31, 2012			Amount of gain (loss)			Amount of gain (loss)			June 30, 2013
					recognized in other			reclassified from
					comprehensive income			accumulated other
					(effective portion)			comprehensive income
								to net revenue and operating expense
								(effective portion)
		(In millions)
	Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	$	(55	)	$	107		$	(4	)	$	56
	Effect of Derivative Contracts on Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	The following table provides the location in our financial statements of the recognized gains or losses related to our derivative instruments:
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in net revenues	$	(23	)	$	3		$	(40	)	$	3
	Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in operating expenses	(4		)	(3		)	(8		)	(7		)
	Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in interest and other, net	(12		)	13			(22		)	17
	Total gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the condensed consolidated statement of income	$	(39	)	$	13		$	(70	)	$	13

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	The following table summarizes the carrying value of our outstanding debt:
		Coupon		Carrying Value as of		Effective		Carrying Value as of		Effective
		Rate		June 30, 2014		Interest Rate		December 31, 2013		Interest Rate
		(In millions, except percentages)
	Long-Term Debt
	Senior notes due 2015	1.625	%	$	599	1.805	%	$	599	1.805	%
	Senior notes due 2015	0.7	%	250		0.82	%	250		0.82	%
	Senior notes due 2017	1.35	%	1,000		1.456	%	1,000		1.456	%
	Senior notes due 2020	3.25	%	498		3.389	%	498		3.389	%
	Senior notes due 2022	2.6	%	999		2.678	%	999		2.678	%
	Senior notes due 2042	4	%	743		4.114	%	743		4.114	%
	Total senior notes			4,089				4,089
	Other indebtedness			29				28
	Total long-term debt			$	4,118			$	4,117
	Short-Term Debt
	Commercial paper			1,200				—
	Other indebtedness			3				6
	Total short-term debt			1,203				6
	Total Debt			$	5,321			$	4,123
	Senior Notes
	The effective interest rates for our fixed-rate senior notes include the interest payable, the amortization of debt issuance costs and the amortization of any original issue discount on these senior notes. Interest on these senior notes is payable semiannually. Interest expense associated with these senior notes, including amortization of debt issuance costs, during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $26 million and $27 million, respectively. Interest expense associated with these senior notes, including amortization of debt issuance costs, during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $51 million and $53 million, respectively. At June 30, 2014, the estimated fair value of these senior notes included in long-term debt was approximately $4.1 billion.
	The indenture pursuant to which the senior notes were issued includes customary covenants that, among other things and subject to exceptions, limit our ability to incur, assume or guarantee debt secured by liens on specified assets or enter into sale and lease-back transactions with respect to specified properties, and also includes customary events of default.
	Other Indebtedness
	Our other indebtedness is comprised of overdraft facilities, notes payable, and capital lease obligations. We have formal overdraft facilities in India bearing interest on drawn balances at a rate of approximately 10% per annum. Drawn balances are expected to be repaid in more than one year. Notes payable is comprised primarily of a note that bears interest at 6.3% per annum and has a maturity date of July 2034. Our capital leases have maturity dates ranging from August 2014 to September 2014 and bear interest at rates ranging from 3% to 7% per annum. The present value of future minimum capital lease payments as of June 30, 2014 was $2 million, with imputed interest of less than $1 million.
	Commercial Paper
	We have an up to $2 billion commercial paper program pursuant to which we may issue commercial paper notes with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue in an aggregate principal amount at maturity of up to $2 billion outstanding at any time. As of June 30, 2014, there were approximately $1.2 billion of commercial paper notes outstanding, with a weighted average interest rate of 0.115% per annum, and a weighted average remaining term of 47 days.
	Credit Agreement
	As of June 30, 2014, no borrowings or letters of credit were outstanding under our $3 billion credit agreement. However, as described above, we have an up to $2 billion commercial paper program and therefore maintain $2 billion of available borrowing capacity under our credit agreement in order to repay commercial paper borrowings in the event we are unable to repay those borrowings from other sources when they become due.  As a result, at June 30, 2014, $1 billion of borrowing capacity was available for other purposes permitted by the credit agreement.  The credit agreement includes customary representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant, events of default and indemnification provisions in favor of the banks. The negative covenants include restrictions regarding the incurrence of liens, subject to certain exceptions. The financial covenant requires us to meet a quarterly financial test with respect to a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio. We were in compliance with all covenants in our outstanding debt instruments for the three-month period ended June 30, 2014.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Commitments
	As of June 30, 2014, approximately $17.4 billion of unused credit was available to Bill Me Later accountholders. While this amount represents the total unused credit available, we have not experienced, and do not anticipate, that all of our Bill Me Later accountholders will access their entire available credit at any given point in time. In addition, the individual lines of credit that make up this unused credit are subject to periodic review and termination by the chartered financial institutions that are the issuers of Bill Me Later credit products based on, among other things, account usage and customer creditworthiness. When a consumer makes a purchase using a Bill Me Later credit product, the chartered financial institution extends credit to the consumer, funds the extension of credit at the point of sale and advances funds to the merchant. We subsequently purchase the consumer receivables related to the consumer loans and as a result of that purchase, bear the risk of loss in the event of loan defaults. However, we subsequently sell a participation interest in the entire pool of consumer loans to the chartered financial institution that extended the consumer loans. Although the chartered financial institution continues to own each customer account, we own and bear the risk of loss on the related consumer receivables, less the participation interest held by the chartered financial institution, and Bill Me Later is responsible for all servicing functions related to the customer account balances. As of June 30, 2014, the total outstanding balance of this pool of consumer receivables was $3.0 billion, of which the chartered financial institution owned a participation interest of $112 million, or 3.7% of the total outstanding balance of the consumer receivables as of that date.
	In addition, in June 2014, we agreed, subject to certain conditions, that PayPal, one of its affiliates or a third party partner will purchase a portfolio of consumer loan receivables relating to the customer accounts arising out of our current credit program agreement with Synchrony (formerly GE Capital Retail Bank) for a price based on the book value of the consumer loan receivables portfolio at the time of the purchase (expected to be October 2016), subject to certain adjustments and exclusions. As of December 31, 2013, Synchrony had a net receivables portfolio under the credit program agreement of approximately $1.3 billion.
	Litigation and Other Legal Matters
	Overview
	We are involved in legal proceedings on an ongoing basis. If we believe that a loss arising from such matters is probable and can be reasonably estimated, we accrue the estimated liability in our financial statements. If only a range of estimated losses can be determined, we accrue an amount within the range that, in our judgment, reflects the most likely outcome; if none of the estimates within that range is a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue the low end of the range. Amounts accrued for legal proceedings for which we believe a loss is probable were not material for the six months ended June 30, 2014. Except as otherwise noted, we have concluded that reasonably possible losses arising directly from the proceedings (i.e., monetary damages or amounts paid in judgment or settlement) in excess of our accruals are also not material. For those proceedings in which an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible but not probable, we have disclosed an estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of losses or we have concluded that an estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range arising directly from the proceeding (i.e., monetary damages or amounts paid in judgment or settlement) are not material. If we cannot estimate the probable or reasonably possible loss or range of losses arising from a legal proceeding, we have disclosed that fact.
	In assessing the materiality of a legal proceeding, we evaluate, among other factors, the amount of monetary damages claimed, as well as the potential impact of non-monetary remedies sought by plaintiffs (e.g., injunctive relief) that may require us to change our business practices in a manner that could have a material adverse impact on our business. With respect to the matters disclosed in this Note 8, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of losses that could potentially result from the application of such non-monetary remedies.
	Specific Matters
	In August 2006, Louis Vuitton Malletier and Christian Dior Couture filed two lawsuits in the Paris Court of Commerce against eBay Inc. and eBay International AG. Among other things, the complaint alleged that we violated French tort law by negligently broadcasting listings posted by third parties offering counterfeit items bearing plaintiffs' trademarks and by purchasing certain advertising keywords. Around September 2006, Parfums Christian Dior, Kenzo Parfums, Parfums Givenchy, and Guerlain Société also filed a lawsuit in the Paris Court of Commerce against eBay Inc. and eBay International AG. The complaint alleged that we had interfered with the selective distribution network the plaintiffs established in France and the European Union by allowing third parties to post listings offering genuine perfumes and cosmetics for sale on our websites. In June 2008, the Paris Court of Commerce ruled that eBay and eBay International AG were liable for failing to prevent the sale of counterfeit items on its websites that traded on plaintiffs' brand names and for interfering with the plaintiffs' selective distribution network. We ultimately appealed to the French Supreme Court, and in May 2012, the French Supreme Court ruled that the lower courts should not have assumed jurisdiction upon activity that took place on the eBay.com website and that the injunction was too broad insofar as it did not exclude private sales. The court also noted that the appeal court had not sufficiently dealt with assertions that the plaintiffs' distribution contracts were not valid. Those matters were remanded to the Paris Court of Appeal. On or about July 3, 2014, the parties came to a resolution of this dispute. The parties have agreed to the terms of a cooperation agreement pursuant to which they will work together to protect intellectual property rights and combat counterfeits in online commerce. The parties also settled the litigation. The impact of the settlement, representing a subsequent event for the second quarter, was immaterial at June 30, 2014. While these matters have been resolved, similar suits in the future may force us to modify our business practices, which could lower our revenue, increase our costs or make our websites less convenient to our customers. Any such results could materially harm our business. Other brand owners have also filed suit against us or have threatened to do so in numerous different jurisdictions, seeking to hold us liable for, among other things, alleged counterfeit items listed on our websites by third parties, “tester” and other not for resale consumer products listed on our websites by third parties, alleged misuse of trademarks in listings, alleged violations of selective distribution channel laws, alleged violations of parallel import laws, alleged non-compliance with consumer protection laws and in connection with paid search advertisements. We have prevailed in some of these suits, lost in others, and many are in various stages of appeal. We continue to believe that we have meritorious defenses to these suits and intend to defend ourselves vigorously.
	eBay's Korean subsidiary, IAC (which has merged into Gmarket and is now named eBay Korea), has notified its approximately 20 million users of a January 2008 data breach involving personally identifiable information including name, address, resident registration number and some transaction and refund data (but not including credit card information or real time banking information). Approximately 149,000 users sued IAC over this breach in several lawsuits in Korean courts and more may do so in the future (including after final determination of liability). Trial for a group of representative suits began in August 2009 in the Seoul Central District Court, and trial for additional suits began later in the Seoul Central District Court. There is some precedent in Korea for a court to grant “consolation money” for data breaches without a specific finding of harm from the breach. Such precedents have involved payments of up to approximately $200 per user. In January 2010, the Seoul Central District Court ruled that IAC had met its obligations with respect to defending the website from intrusion and, accordingly, had no liability for the breach. This January 2010 ruling was appealed by approximately 34,000 plaintiffs to the Seoul High Court. In September 2012, the Seoul High Court announced its decision upholding the Seoul Central District Court's January 2010 decision for three cases involving 55 plaintiffs (who did not appeal to the Korea Supreme Court). During 2013, the Seoul High Court upheld the Seoul Central District Court's January 2010 ruling in another 18 cases involving 33,795 plaintiffs. The Seoul High Court's decision in 10 of these 18 cases has been appealed by 33,215 plaintiffs to the Korea Supreme Court, and there was no appeal in the eight other cases. Currently, the Korea Supreme Court is reviewing a total of 11 cases with 33,218 plaintiffs, including one case appealed from the Daegu High Court. In January 2013, the Seoul Western District Court ruled in favor of IAC with respect to two cases filed by 2,291 plaintiffs by following the Seoul Central District Court's January 2010 ruling, and 2,284 plaintiffs proceeded to appeal the January 2013 decision of the Seoul Western District Court to the Seoul High Court. We expect decisions in these cases in late 2014 or early 2015.
	General Matters
	Other third parties have from time to time claimed, and others may claim in the future, that we have infringed their intellectual property rights. We are subject to patent disputes, and expect that we will increasingly be subject to additional patent infringement claims involving various aspects of our Marketplaces, Payments and Enterprise businesses as our services continue to expand in scope and complexity. Such claims may be brought directly against our companies and/or against our customers (who may be entitled to contractual indemnification under their contracts with us), and we are subject to increased exposure to such claims as a result of our recent acquisitions, particularly in cases where we are entering into new lines of business in connection with such acquisitions. We have in the past been forced to litigate such claims. We may also become more vulnerable to third-party claims as laws such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Lanham Act and the Communications Decency Act are interpreted by the courts, and as we expand the scope of our businesses (both in terms of the range of products and services that we offer and our geographical operations) and become subject to laws in jurisdictions where the underlying laws with respect to the potential liability of online intermediaries like ourselves are either unclear or less favorable. We believe that additional lawsuits alleging that we have violated patent, copyright or trademark laws will be filed against us. Intellectual property claims, whether meritorious or not, are time consuming and costly to defend and resolve, could require expensive changes in our methods of doing business or could require us to enter into costly royalty or licensing agreements on unfavorable terms.
	From time to time, we are involved in other disputes or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of business, including suits by our users (individually or as class actions) alleging, among other things, improper disclosure of our prices, rules or policies, that our prices, rules, policies or customer/user agreements violate applicable law or that we have not acted in conformity with such prices, rules, policies or agreements. The number and significance of these disputes and inquiries are increasing as our company has grown larger, our businesses have expanded in scope (both in terms of the range of products and services that we offer and our geographical operations) and our products and services have increased in complexity. Any claims or regulatory actions against us, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, result in costly litigation, damage awards (including statutory damages for certain causes of action in certain jurisdictions), injunctive relief or increased costs of doing business through adverse judgment or settlement, require us to change our business practices in expensive ways, require significant amounts of management time, result in the diversion of significant operational resources or otherwise harm our business.
	Indemnification Provisions
	In the ordinary course of business, we have included limited indemnification provisions in certain of our agreements with parties with which we have commercial relations, including our standard marketing, promotions and application-programming-interface license agreements. Under these contracts, we generally indemnify, hold harmless and agree to reimburse the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party in connection with claims by a third party with respect to our domain names, trademarks, logos and other branding elements to the extent that such marks are applicable to our performance under the subject agreement. In certain cases, we have agreed to provide indemnification for intellectual property infringement. Our Enterprise business has provided in many of its major ecommerce agreements an indemnity for other types of third-party claims, which are indemnities mainly related to various intellectual property rights, and we have provided similar indemnities in a limited number of agreements for our other businesses. In our PayPal business, we have provided an indemnity to our payment processors in the event of certain third-party claims or card association fines against the processor arising out of conduct by PayPal or PayPal customers. PayPal has also provided a limited indemnity to merchants using its retail point of sale payment services and to manufacturers of its point of sale devices (e.g., the PayPal Here devices and the Beacon device). In addition, Bill Me Later has provided indemnification provisions in its agreements with the chartered financial institutions that issue its credit products. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential loss under these indemnification provisions due to our limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular provision. To date, losses recorded in our statement of income in connection with our indemnification provisions have not been significant, either individually or collectively.
	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
	As of June 30, 2014, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
	In Europe, we have various cash pooling arrangements with financial institutions for cash management purposes. These arrangements allow for cash withdrawals from these financial institutions based upon our aggregate operating cash balances held in Europe within the same financial institutions (“Aggregate Cash Deposits”). These arrangements also allow us to withdraw amounts exceeding the Aggregate Cash Deposits up to an agreed-upon limit. The net balance of the withdrawals and the Aggregate Cash Deposits are used by these financial institutions as a basis for calculating our net interest expense or income under these arrangements. As of June 30, 2014, we had a total of $6.5 billion in cash withdrawals offsetting our $6.5 billion in Aggregate Cash Deposits held within these financial institutions under these cash pooling arrangements.

Stock_Repurchase_Programs

Stock Repurchase Programs	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock Repurchase Programs [Abstract]	'
Stock Repurchase Programs	'
	Stock Repurchase Programs
	In June 2012, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program that provided for the repurchase of up to $2 billion of our common stock, with no expiration from the date of authorization. In January 2014, our Board of Directors authorized an additional stock repurchase program that provides for the repurchase of up to an additional $5 billion of our common stock, with no expiration from the date of authorization. The stock repurchase programs are intended to offset the impact of dilution from our equity compensation programs and, subject to market conditions and other factors, are also used to make opportunistic repurchases of our common stock to reduce our outstanding share count.  Any share repurchases under our stock repurchase programs may be made through open market transactions, block trades, privately negotiated transactions (including accelerated share repurchase transactions) or other means at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate and will be funded from our working capital or other financing alternatives.
	Our stock repurchase programs may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including corporate and regulatory requirements, price and other market conditions and management's determination as to the appropriate use of our cash.
	The stock repurchase activity under our stock repurchase programs during the six months ended June 30, 2014 is summarized as follows:
		Shares Repurchased	Average Price per Share		Value of Shares Repurchased		Remaining Amount Authorized
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Balance as of January 1, 2014	25	$	54.3	$	1,360	$	640
	Authorization of additional plan in January 2014						5,000
	Repurchase of shares of common stock	66	52.9		3,467		(3,467		)
	Balance as of June 30, 2014	91	$	53.29	$	4,827	$	2,173
	As of June 30, 2014, we had repurchased the full amount of common stock authorized under our June 2012 stock repurchase program and a total of approximately $2.2 billion remained available for future repurchases of our common stock under our January 2014 stock repurchase program. These repurchased shares of common stock were recorded as treasury stock and were accounted for under the cost method. No repurchased shares of common stock have been retired.

StockBased_Plans

Stock-Based Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Plans	'
	Stock-Based Plans
	Stock Option Activity
	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		Options
		(In millions)
	Outstanding as of January 1, 2014	14
	Granted and assumed	1
	Exercised	(2	)
	Forfeited/expired/canceled	(1	)
	Outstanding as of June 30, 2014	12
	The weighted average exercise price of stock options granted during the period was $55.97 per share and the related weighted average grant date fair value was $13.90 per share.
	Restricted Stock Unit Activity
	The following table summarizes restricted stock unit ("RSU") activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		Units
		(In millions)
	Outstanding as of January 1, 2014	34
	Awarded and assumed	16
	Vested	(11	)
	Forfeited	(3	)
	Outstanding as of June 30, 2014	36
	The weighted average grant date fair value for RSUs awarded during the period was $55.68 per share.
	Stock-Based Compensation Expense
	The impact on our results of operations of recording stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was as follows:
		Three Months Ended June 30,							Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013				2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Cost of net revenues	$	20		$	23			$	37		$	36
	Sales and marketing	45			41				87			74
	Product development	59			46				110			78
	General and administrative	42			51				81			84
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	166		$	161			$	315		$	272
	Capitalized in product development	$	4		$	4			$	8		$	7
	Stock Option Valuation Assumptions
	We calculated the fair value of each stock option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014		2013			2014			2013
	Risk-free interest rate	1.18	%	0.62	%		1.18	%		0.62	%
	Expected life (in years)	4.1		4.1			4.1			4.1
	Dividend yield	—	%	—	%		—	%		—	%
	Expected volatility	29	%	34	%		29	%		34	%
	Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our common stock. Our computation of expected life is based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The following table reflects changes in unrecognized tax benefits for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		(In millions)
	Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2014	$	334
	Increases related to prior period tax positions	1
	Decreases related to prior period tax positions	(5		)
	Increases related to current period tax positions	37
	Settlements	(7		)
	Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2014	$	360
	As of June 30, 2014, our liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits were included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, deferred and other tax liabilities, net and as a reduction of the amount of deferred tax asset for tax credit carryforwards.
	We recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The amount of interest and penalties accrued as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was approximately $83 million and $77 million, respectively.
	We are subject to both direct and indirect taxation in the U.S. and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We are under examination by certain tax authorities for the 2003 to 2012 tax years. We believe that adequate amounts have been reserved for any adjustments that may ultimately result from these or other examinations. The material jurisdictions where we are subject to potential examination by tax authorities for certain tax years after 2002 include, among others, the U.S. (Federal and California), France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Israel, Switzerland, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Canada.
	Although the timing of the resolution and/or closure of audits is highly uncertain, it is reasonably possible that the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months. However, given the number of years remaining subject to examination and the number of matters being examined, we are unable to estimate the full range of possible adjustments to the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits.
	As of December 31, 2013, we had approximately $14.0 billion of indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings for which we had not provided U.S. income or applicable foreign withholding taxes. During the first quarter of 2014, we altered our capital allocation strategy. As a result, we provided for U.S. income and applicable foreign withholding taxes on $9.0 billion of undistributed foreign earnings of those subsidiaries for 2013 and prior years, and recorded a deferred tax liability of approximately $3.0 billion, which is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2014. As of June 30, 2014, we have not repatriated any of these earnings and as such no related taxes have become payable.
	The remaining approximately $5.0 billion of undistributed foreign earnings for 2013 and prior years have been reinvested in our foreign operations, as we have determined that these earnings are necessary to support our planned ongoing investments in our foreign operations, and as a result, these earnings remain indefinitely reinvested in those operations. In making this determination, we considered projected cash needs for, among other things, investment in our existing businesses, potential acquisitions and capital transactions, including repurchases of our common stock and debt repayments. Additionally, we estimated the amount of cash available or needed in the jurisdictions where these investments are expected, as well as our ability to generate cash in those jurisdictions and our access to capital markets. This analysis enabled us to conclude whether or not we will indefinitely reinvest foreign earnings in our international operations. The remaining approximately $5.0 billion of undistributed foreign earnings for 2013 and prior years that is indefinitely reinvested in our foreign operations relates to a large number of our non-U.S. subsidiaries located in numerous jurisdictions for which it is impracticable to determine the impact of U.S. income or applicable foreign taxes that would be payable if such earnings were repatriated to the U.S.
	In addition to the accrual of deferred taxes related to undistributed foreign earnings of certain of our non-U.S. subsidiaries for 2013 and prior years discussed above, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded U.S. income and applicable foreign taxes of $46 million and $99 million, respectively, based on our estimated 2014 earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries not considered indefinitely reinvested in our foreign operations.

Loans_and_Interest_Receivable_

Loans and Interest Receivable, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Loans and Interest Receivable, Net	'
	Loans and Interest Receivable, Net
	Loans and interest receivable primarily represent purchased consumer receivables arising from loans made by our partner chartered financial institutions to individual consumers in the U.S. to purchase goods and services through our Bill Me Later merchant network. Although a chartered financial institution continues to own each respective customer account, we own the related consumer receivable and Bill Me Later is responsible for all servicing functions related to the customer accounts. Effective August 2013, ownership of most of the existing customer accounts was transitioned from WebBank to a new chartered financial institution, Comenity Capital Bank. As part of the arrangement, we sell Comenity Capital Bank a participation interest in the entire pool of consumer receivables outstanding under the customer accounts. During the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we purchased approximately $1.2 billion and $934 million, respectively, in consumer receivables. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we purchased approximately $2.3 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively, in consumer receivables. As of June 30, 2014, the total outstanding balance of this pool of consumer receivables was $3.0 billion, of which Comenity Capital Bank owned a participation interest of $112 million, or 3.7% of the total outstanding balance of the consumer receivables at that date.  Comenity Capital Bank has no recourse against us related to its participation interest for failure of debtors to pay when due. The participation interest held by the Comenity Capital Bank has the same priority to the interests held by us and is subject to the same credit, prepayment, and interest rate risk associated with this pool of consumer receivables.
	Loans and interest receivable are reported at their outstanding principal balances, net of participation interest sold and pro-rata allowances, including unamortized deferred origination costs and estimated collectible interest and fees. We use a consumer's FICO score, among other measures, in evaluating the credit quality of our consumer receivables. A FICO score is a type of credit score that lenders use to assess an applicant's credit risk and whether to extend credit. Individual FICO scores generally are obtained each quarter the consumer has an outstanding consumer receivable owned by Bill Me Later. The weighted average consumer FICO score related to the pool of consumer receivables and interest receivable balance outstanding as of June 30, 2014 was 687, compared to 688 as of December 31, 2013. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, approximately 54.4% and 54.7%, respectively, of the pool of consumer receivables and interest receivable balance was due from consumers with FICO scores greater than 680, which is generally considered "prime" by the consumer credit industry. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, approximately 9.9% and 9.1%, respectively, of the pool of consumer receivables and interest receivable balance was due from customers with FICO scores below 599. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, approximately 90% for both periods of the portfolio of consumer receivables and interest receivable was current.
	During 2013, we began a pilot program, working with a chartered financial institution, for the chartered financial institution to offer working capital loans to selected merchant sellers in the U.S.  We subsequently purchase the related merchant receivable from the chartered financial institution.  Under the program, participating merchants can borrow a certain percentage of their annual payment volume processed by PayPal and are charged a fixed fee for the loan. This program is still in the pilot phase.  As of June 30, 2014, the total outstanding balance of this pool of merchant receivables was approximately $74 million.
	The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loans and interest receivable, net of participating interest sold, for the periods indicated:
		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Balance as of January 1	$	146		$	101
	Charge-offs	(139		)	(105		)
	Recoveries	13			6
	Provision	140			116
	Balance as of June 30	$	160		$	118

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2014:
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges				Unrealized				Foreign				Estimated tax (expense) benefit				Total
						Gains on				Currency
						Investments				Translation
		(In millions)
	Beginning balance	$	(91	)		$	824			$	628			$	(277	)		$	1,084
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(5		)		23				120				(11		)		127
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(27		)		7				—				—				(20		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income	22				16				120				(11		)		147
	Ending balance	$	(69	)		$	840			$	748			$	(288	)		$	1,231
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges				Unrealized				Foreign				Estimated tax (expense) benefit				Total
						Gains on				Currency
						Investments				Translation
		(In millions)
	Beginning balance	$	(106	)		$	921			$	657			$	(316	)		$	1,156
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(11		)		(67		)		91				28				41
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(48		)		14				—				—				(34		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income	37				(81		)		91				28				75
	Ending balance	$	(69	)		$	840			$	748			$	(288	)		$	1,231
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2013:
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges				Unrealized				Foreign				Estimated tax (expense) benefit				Total
						Gains on				Currency
						Investments				Translation
		(In millions)
	Beginning balance	$	31			$	827			$	148			$	(282	)		$	724
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	25				79				36				(35		)		105
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—				3				—				—				3
	Net current period other comprehensive income	25				76				36				(35		)		102
	Ending balance	$	56			$	903			$	184			$	(317	)		$	826
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges				Unrealized					Foreign					Estimated tax (expense) benefit				Total
						Gains on					Currency
						Investments					Translation
		(In millions)
	Beginning balance	$	(55	)		$	687				$	449				$	(225	)		$	856
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	107				220					(265		)			(92		)		(30		)
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(4		)		4					—					—				—
	Net current period other comprehensive income	111				216			1		(265		)	2		(92		)		(30		)
	Ending balance	$	56			$	903				$	184				$	(317	)		$	826
	The following table provides details about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive		Amount of Gain (Loss)								Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income
	Income Components		Reclassified from
			Accumulated Other
			Comprehensive
			Income
			Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended
			30-Jun-14				30-Jun-13
			(In millions)
	Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges - foreign exchange contracts		$	(23	)		$	3			Net Revenues
			(1		)		(1		)		Cost of net revenues
											Sales and marketing
			(2		)		(2		)		Product development
			(1		)						General and administrative
			(27		)		—				Total, before income taxes
											Provision for income taxes
			(27		)		—				Total, net of income taxes
	Unrealized gains on investments		7				3				Interest and other, net
			7				3				Total, before income taxes
											Provision for income taxes
			7				3				Total, net of income taxes
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	(20	)		$	3			Total, net of income taxes
The following table provides details about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive		Amount of Gain (Loss)								Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income
Income Components		Reclassified from
		Accumulated Other
		Comprehensive
		Income
		Six Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		30-Jun-14				30-Jun-13
		(In millions)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges - foreign exchange contracts		$	(40	)		$	3			Net Revenues
		(2		)		(1		)		Cost of net revenues
		—				(1		)		Sales and marketing
		(4		)		(4		)		Product development
		(2		)		(1		)		General and administrative
		(48		)		(4		)		Total, before income taxes
		—				—				Provision for income taxes
		(48		)		(4		)		Total, net of income taxes
Unrealized gains on investments		14				4				Interest and other, net
		14				4				Total, before income taxes
		—				—				Provision for income taxes
		14				4				Total, net of income taxes
Total reclassifications for the period		$	(34	)		$	—			Total, net of income taxes

The_Company_and_Summary_of_Sig1

The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Use of estimates	'
	Use of estimates
	The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to provisions for transaction and loan losses, legal contingencies, income taxes, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, goodwill and the recoverability of intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of consolidation and basis of presentation	'
	Principles of consolidation and basis of presentation
	The accompanying condensed financial statements are consolidated and include the financial statements of eBay Inc., our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIE”) if we were the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Minority interests are recorded as a noncontrolling interest. A qualitative approach is applied to assess the consolidation requirement for VIEs. Investments in entities where we hold at least a 20% ownership interest and have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. For such investments, our share of the investees' results of operations is included in interest and other, net and our investment balance is included in long-term investments. Investments in entities where we hold less than a 20% ownership interest are generally accounted for using the cost method of accounting, and our share of the investees' results of operations is included in our condensed consolidated statement of income to the extent dividends are received.

Net_Income_per_Share_Tables

Net Income per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of basic and diluted net income per share	'
		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014		2013		2014			2013
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss)	$	676	$	640	$	(1,650	)	$	1,317
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares of common stock - basic	1,258		1,297		1,267			1,296
	Dilutive effect of equity incentive awards	9		16		—			20
	Weighted average shares of common stock - diluted	1,267		1,313		1,267			1,316
	Net income (loss) per share:
	Basic	$	0.54	$	0.49	$	(1.30	)	$	1.02
	Diluted	$	0.53	$	0.49	$	(1.30	)	$	1
	Common stock equivalents excluded from income per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive	17		7		54			5

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of goodwill balances and adjustments by reportable segment	'
	The following table presents goodwill balances and adjustments to those balances for each of our reportable segments and corporate investments during the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		December 31,			Goodwill			Adjustments		June 30,
		2013			Acquired					2014
		(In millions)
	Reportable segments:(1)
	Marketplaces	$	4,861		$	23		$	59	$	4,943
	Payments	3,120			—			18		3,138
	Enterprise	1,286			—			—		1,286
		$	9,267		$	23		$	77	$	9,367
	-1	The above table presents recasted annual segment activity to reflect the move of our Magento platform into our Enterprise segment. Prior to this change, Magento was reported in corporate and other.
Schedule of identifiable intangible assets	'
	The components of identifiable intangible assets are as follows:
		June 30, 2014										December 31, 2013
		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)
		(In millions, except years)
	Intangible assets:
	Customer lists and user base	$	1,673		$	(1,313	)	$	360	5		$	1,653	$	(1,213	)	$	440	5
	Marketing related	888			(747		)	141		5		780		(677		)	103		5
	Developed technologies	585			(448		)	137		4		554		(401		)	153		4
	Braintree related(1)	N/A			N/A			N/A		N/A		155		—			155		—
	All other	274			(198		)	76		4		273		(183		)	90		4
		$	3,420		$	(2,706	)	$	714			$	3,415	$	(2,474	)	$	941
	-1	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we allocated the Braintree intangible assets between customer lists, marketing related and developed technologies intangible assets.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	Expected future intangible asset amortization as of June 30, 2014 is as follows (in millions):
	Fiscal years:
	Remaining 2014		$	160
	2015		302
	2016		178
	2017		44
	2018		24
	Thereafter		6
			$	714

Segments_Tables

Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of financial performance of operating segments	'
	The following tables summarize the financial performance of our reportable segments and provides a reconciliation to our consolidated operating results for the periods reflected below:
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Net Revenue
	Marketplaces
	Net transaction revenues	$	1,722		$	1,578		$	3,449		$	3,132
	Marketing services and other revenues	452			423			880			826
		2,174			2,001			4,329			3,958
	Payments
	Net transaction revenues	1,741			1,475			3,441			2,910
	Marketing services and other revenues	205			149			350			262
		1,946			1,624			3,791			3,172
	Enterprise
	Net transaction revenues	207			194			415			380
	Marketing services and other revenues	60			66			121			128
		267			260			536			508
	Elimination of inter-segment net revenue (1)	(21		)	(8		)	(28		)	(13		)
	Total consolidated net revenue	$	4,366		$	3,877		$	8,628		$	7,625
	Operating income (loss)
	Marketplaces	$	788		$	794		$	1,644		$	1,617
	Payments	478			374			953			748
	Enterprise	3			2			16			1
	Corporate and other	(475		)	(420		)	(941		)	(816		)
	Total operating income (loss)	$	794		$	750		$	1,672		$	1,550
	(1) Represents revenue generated between our reportable segments.

Fair_Value_Measurement_of_Asse1

Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	'
	Description	Balance as of		Quoted Prices in		Significant Other
		30-Jun-14		Active Markets for		Observable Inputs
				Identical Assets		(Level 2)
				(Level 1)
		(In millions)
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,834	$	3,526	$	308
	Short-term investments:
	Restricted cash	32		32		—
	Corporate debt securities	2,673		—		2,673
	Government and agency securities	4		—		4
	Time deposits	50		—		50
	Equity instruments	776		776		—
	Total short-term investments	3,535		808		2,727
	Funds receivable and customer accounts	3,603		—		3,603
	Derivatives	37		—		37
	Long-term investments:
	Corporate debt securities	5,615		—		5,615
	Government and agency securities	238		—		238
	Total long-term investments	5,853		—		5,853
	Total financial assets	$	16,862	$	4,334	$	12,528
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	114	$	—	$	114
	Description	Balance as of		Quoted Prices in		Significant Other
		31-Dec-13		Active Markets for		Observable Inputs
				Identical Assets		(Level 2)
				(Level 1)
		(In millions)
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,494	$	4,159	$	335
	Short-term investments:
	Restricted cash	17		17		—
	Corporate debt securities	3,529		—		3,529
	Government and agency securities	43		—		43
	Time deposits	49		—		49
	Equity instruments	893		893		—
	Total short-term investments	4,531		910		3,621
	Funds receivable and customer accounts	3,563		—		3,563
	Derivatives	44		—		44
	Long-term investments:
	Corporate debt securities	4,445		—		4,445
	Government and agency securities	251		—		251
	Total long-term investments	4,696		—		4,696
	Total financial assets	$	17,328	$	5,069	$	12,259
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	151	$	—	$	151

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Impact of derivative contracts on accumulated other comprehensive income	'
	The following table summarizes the activity of derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the impact of these derivative contracts on accumulated other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		December 31, 2013			Amount of gain (loss)			Amount of gain (loss)			June 30, 2014
					recognized in other			reclassified from
					comprehensive income			accumulated other
					(effective portion)			comprehensive income
								to net revenue and operating expense
								(effective portion)
		(In millions)
	Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	$	(106	)	$	(11	)	$	(48	)	$	(69	)
	The following table summarizes the activity of derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and the impact of these derivative contracts on accumulated other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
		December 31, 2012			Amount of gain (loss)			Amount of gain (loss)			June 30, 2013
					recognized in other			reclassified from
					comprehensive income			accumulated other
					(effective portion)			comprehensive income
								to net revenue and operating expense
								(effective portion)
		(In millions)
	Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	$	(55	)	$	107		$	(4	)	$	56
Summary of fair value of outstanding derivative instruments	'
	The fair values of our outstanding derivative instruments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
		Derivative Assets Reported in Other Current Assets						Derivative Liabilities Reported in Other Current Liabilities
		June 30,			December 31,			June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	$	13		$	15		$	82		$	121
	Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments	24			29			32			30
	Total fair value of derivative instruments	$	37		$	44		$	114		$	151
Recognized gains or losses related to derivative instruments	'
	The following table provides the location in our financial statements of the recognized gains or losses related to our derivative instruments:
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in net revenues	$	(23	)	$	3		$	(40	)	$	3
	Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in operating expenses	(4		)	(3		)	(8		)	(7		)
	Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in interest and other, net	(12		)	13			(22		)	17
	Total gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the condensed consolidated statement of income	$	(39	)	$	13		$	(70	)	$	13

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Carrying value of outstanding debt	'
	The following table summarizes the carrying value of our outstanding debt:
		Coupon		Carrying Value as of		Effective		Carrying Value as of		Effective
		Rate		June 30, 2014		Interest Rate		December 31, 2013		Interest Rate
		(In millions, except percentages)
	Long-Term Debt
	Senior notes due 2015	1.625	%	$	599	1.805	%	$	599	1.805	%
	Senior notes due 2015	0.7	%	250		0.82	%	250		0.82	%
	Senior notes due 2017	1.35	%	1,000		1.456	%	1,000		1.456	%
	Senior notes due 2020	3.25	%	498		3.389	%	498		3.389	%
	Senior notes due 2022	2.6	%	999		2.678	%	999		2.678	%
	Senior notes due 2042	4	%	743		4.114	%	743		4.114	%
	Total senior notes			4,089				4,089
	Other indebtedness			29				28
	Total long-term debt			$	4,118			$	4,117
	Short-Term Debt
	Commercial paper			1,200				—
	Other indebtedness			3				6
	Total short-term debt			1,203				6
	Total Debt			$	5,321			$	4,123

Stock_Repurchase_Programs_Tabl

Stock Repurchase Programs (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock Repurchase Programs [Abstract]	'
Summary of stock repurchase activity under stock repurchase program	'
	Our stock repurchase programs may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including corporate and regulatory requirements, price and other market conditions and management's determination as to the appropriate use of our cash.
	The stock repurchase activity under our stock repurchase programs during the six months ended June 30, 2014 is summarized as follows:
		Shares Repurchased	Average Price per Share		Value of Shares Repurchased		Remaining Amount Authorized
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Balance as of January 1, 2014	25	$	54.3	$	1,360	$	640
	Authorization of additional plan in January 2014						5,000
	Repurchase of shares of common stock	66	52.9		3,467		(3,467		)
	Balance as of June 30, 2014	91	$	53.29	$	4,827	$	2,173

StockBased_Plans_Tables

Stock-Based Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of stock option activity	'
	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		Options
		(In millions)
	Outstanding as of January 1, 2014	14
	Granted and assumed	1
	Exercised	(2	)
	Forfeited/expired/canceled	(1	)
	Outstanding as of June 30, 2014	12
Schedule of restricted stock unit activity	'
	The following table summarizes restricted stock unit ("RSU") activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		Units
		(In millions)
	Outstanding as of January 1, 2014	34
	Awarded and assumed	16
	Vested	(11	)
	Forfeited	(3	)
	Outstanding as of June 30, 2014	36
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense	'
	The impact on our results of operations of recording stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was as follows:
		Three Months Ended June 30,							Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013				2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Cost of net revenues	$	20		$	23			$	37		$	36
	Sales and marketing	45			41				87			74
	Product development	59			46				110			78
	General and administrative	42			51				81			84
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	166		$	161			$	315		$	272
	Capitalized in product development	$	4		$	4			$	8		$	7
Stock option valuation assumptions	'
	The following weighted average assumptions were used for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014		2013			2014			2013
	Risk-free interest rate	1.18	%	0.62	%		1.18	%		0.62	%
	Expected life (in years)	4.1		4.1			4.1			4.1
	Dividend yield	—	%	—	%		—	%		—	%
	Expected volatility	29	%	34	%		29	%		34	%

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits	'
	The following table reflects changes in unrecognized tax benefits for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		(In millions)
	Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2014	$	334
	Increases related to prior period tax positions	1
	Decreases related to prior period tax positions	(5		)
	Increases related to current period tax positions	37
	Settlements	(7		)
	Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2014	$	360

Loans_and_Interest_Receivable_1

Loans and Interest Receivable, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Allowance for loans and interest receivable	'
	The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loans and interest receivable, net of participating interest sold, for the periods indicated:
		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Balance as of January 1	$	146		$	101
	Charge-offs	(139		)	(105		)
	Recoveries	13			6
	Provision	140			116
	Balance as of June 30	$	160		$	118

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Changes in accumulated balance of other comprehensive income	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2014:
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges				Unrealized				Foreign				Estimated tax (expense) benefit				Total
						Gains on				Currency
						Investments				Translation
		(In millions)
	Beginning balance	$	(91	)		$	824			$	628			$	(277	)		$	1,084
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(5		)		23				120				(11		)		127
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(27		)		7				—				—				(20		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income	22				16				120				(11		)		147
	Ending balance	$	(69	)		$	840			$	748			$	(288	)		$	1,231
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges				Unrealized				Foreign				Estimated tax (expense) benefit				Total
						Gains on				Currency
						Investments				Translation
		(In millions)
	Beginning balance	$	(106	)		$	921			$	657			$	(316	)		$	1,156
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(11		)		(67		)		91				28				41
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(48		)		14				—				—				(34		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income	37				(81		)		91				28				75
	Ending balance	$	(69	)		$	840			$	748			$	(288	)		$	1,231
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2013:
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges				Unrealized				Foreign				Estimated tax (expense) benefit				Total
						Gains on				Currency
						Investments				Translation
		(In millions)
	Beginning balance	$	31			$	827			$	148			$	(282	)		$	724
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	25				79				36				(35		)		105
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—				3				—				—				3
	Net current period other comprehensive income	25				76				36				(35		)		102
	Ending balance	$	56			$	903			$	184			$	(317	)		$	826
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges				Unrealized					Foreign					Estimated tax (expense) benefit				Total
						Gains on					Currency
						Investments					Translation
		(In millions)
	Beginning balance	$	(55	)		$	687				$	449				$	(225	)		$	856
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	107				220					(265		)			(92		)		(30		)
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(4		)		4					—					—				—
	Net current period other comprehensive income	111				216			1		(265		)	2		(92		)		(30		)
	Ending balance	$	56			$	903				$	184				$	(317	)		$	826
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive		Amount of Gain (Loss)								Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income
	Income Components		Reclassified from
			Accumulated Other
			Comprehensive
			Income
			Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended
			30-Jun-14				30-Jun-13
			(In millions)
	Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges - foreign exchange contracts		$	(23	)		$	3			Net Revenues
			(1		)		(1		)		Cost of net revenues
											Sales and marketing
			(2		)		(2		)		Product development
			(1		)						General and administrative
			(27		)		—				Total, before income taxes
											Provision for income taxes
			(27		)		—				Total, net of income taxes
	Unrealized gains on investments		7				3				Interest and other, net
			7				3				Total, before income taxes
											Provision for income taxes
			7				3				Total, net of income taxes
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	(20	)		$	3			Total, net of income taxes
	The following table provides details about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive		Amount of Gain (Loss)								Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income
Income Components	Reclassified from
	Accumulated Other
	Comprehensive
	Income
		Six Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		30-Jun-14				30-Jun-13
		(In millions)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges - foreign exchange contracts		$	(40	)		$	3			Net Revenues
		(2		)		(1		)		Cost of net revenues
		—				(1		)		Sales and marketing
		(4		)		(4		)		Product development
		(2		)		(1		)		General and administrative
		(48		)		(4		)		Total, before income taxes
		—				—				Provision for income taxes
		(48		)		(4		)		Total, net of income taxes
Unrealized gains on investments		14				4				Interest and other, net
		14				4				Total, before income taxes
		—				—				Provision for income taxes
		14				4				Total, net of income taxes
Total reclassifications for the period		$	(34	)		$	—			Total, net of income taxes

The_Company_and_Summary_of_Sig2

The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
	segments
Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Number of reportable segments	3

Net_Income_per_Share_Details

Net Income per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Numerator:	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$676	$640	($1,650)	$1,317
Denominator:	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares of common stock - basic	1,258	1,297	1,267	1,296
Dilutive effect of equity incentive awards	9	16	0	20
Weighted average shares of common stock - diluted	1,267	1,313	1,267	1,316
Net income (loss) per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.54	$0.49	($1.30)	$1.02
Diluted	$0.53	$0.49	($1.30)	$1
Common stock equivalents excluded from income per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive	17	7	54	5

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets By Reportable Segment (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill	'
Goodwill	$9,267
Goodwill Acquired	23
Adjustments	77
Goodwill	9,367
Marketplaces	'
Goodwill	'
Goodwill	4,861
Goodwill Acquired	23
Adjustments	59
Goodwill	4,943
Payments	'
Goodwill	'
Goodwill	3,120
Goodwill Acquired	0
Adjustments	18
Goodwill	3,138
Enterprise	'
Goodwill	'
Goodwill	1,286
Goodwill Acquired	0
Adjustments	0
Goodwill	$1,286

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Customer Lists and User Base

Customer Lists and User Base

Customer Lists and User Base

Marketing related

Marketing related

Marketing related

Developed Technology

Developed Technology

Developed Technology

Braintree related(1)

All Other

All Other

All Other

Intangible Assets:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross Carrying Amount

$3,420

'

$3,420

'

$3,415

'

$1,673

$1,653

'

$888

$780

'

$585

$554

$155

'

$274

$273

Accumulated Amortization

-2,706

'

-2,706

'

-2,474

'

-1,313

-1,213

'

-747

-677

'

-448

-401

'

'

-198

-183

Weighted-Average Useful Life (Years)

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'5 years

'

'5 years

'5 years

'

'4 years

'4 years

'

'

'4 years

'4 years

'

Amortization expense

103

108

212

216

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining 2014

160

'

160

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2015

302

'

302

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2016

178

'

178

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2017

44

'

44

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2018

24

'

24

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Thereafter

6

'

6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected future intangible asset amortization

$714

'

$714

'

$941

'

$360

$440

'

$141

$103

'

$137

$153

$155

'

$76

$90

Segments_Details

Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Financial performance of operating segments	'		'		'	'
Total consolidated net revenue	$4,366		$3,877		$8,628	$7,625
Operating income (loss)	794		750		1,672	1,550
Marketplaces	'		'		'	'
Financial performance of operating segments	'		'		'	'
Net transaction revenues	1,722		1,578		3,449	3,132
Marketing services and other revenues	452		423		880	826
Revenue by reportable segment	-2,174		-2,001		-4,329	-3,958
Operating income (loss)	788		794		1,644	1,617
Payments	'		'		'	'
Financial performance of operating segments	'		'		'	'
Net transaction revenues	1,741		1,475		3,441	2,910
Marketing services and other revenues	205		149		350	262
Revenue by reportable segment	-1,946		-1,624		-3,791	-3,172
Operating income (loss)	478		374		953	748
Enterprise	'		'		'	'
Financial performance of operating segments	'		'		'	'
Net transaction revenues	207		194		415	380
Marketing services and other revenues	60		66		121	128
Revenue by reportable segment	-267		-260		-536	-508
Operating income (loss)	3		2		16	1
Corporate and other	'		'		'	'
Financial performance of operating segments	'		'		'	'
Operating income (loss)	-475		-420		-941	-816
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'	'
Financial performance of operating segments	'		'		'	'
Revenue by reportable segment	($21)	[1]	($8)	[1]	($28)	($13)
[1]	Represents revenue generated between our reportable segments.

Fair_Value_Measurement_of_Asse2

Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$3,834	$4,494	$6,855	$6,817
Fair Value Disclosure, additional details	'	'	'	'
Funds receivable and customer accounts	10,037	9,260	'	'
Long-Term Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure, additional details	'	'	'	'
Cost and equity method investments included in long-term investments	364	269	'	'
Other Current Assets	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Asset Reported in Other Current Assets	'	44	'	'
Other Current Liabilities	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure, additional details	'	'	'	'
Derivative Liabilities Reported in Other Current Liabilities	'	151	'	'
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure, additional details	'	'	'	'
Funds receivable and customer accounts	3,603	3,563	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	4,494	'	'
Financial assets	16,862	17,328	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	3,535	4,531	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-Term Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	5,853	4,696	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other Current Assets	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative assets	37	44	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other Current Liabilities	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivatives liabilities	114	151	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Restricted Cash [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	32	17	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	2,673	3,529	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Long-Term Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	5,615	4,445	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	4	43	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Long-Term Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	238	251	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Time Deposits and Other [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	50	'	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Bank Time Deposits [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	'	49	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	776	893	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	3,526	4,159	'	'
Financial assets	4,334	5,069	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure, additional details	'	'	'	'
Funds receivable and customer accounts	0	0	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	808	910	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-Term Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	0	0	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other Current Assets	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative assets	0	0	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other Current Liabilities	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivatives liabilities	0	0	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Restricted Cash [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	32	17	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	0	0	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Long-Term Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	0	0	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	0	0	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Long-Term Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	0	0	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Time Deposits and Other [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	0	'	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Bank Time Deposits [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	'	0	'	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	776	893	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	308	335	'	'
Financial assets	12,528	12,259	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure, additional details	'	'	'	'
Funds receivable and customer accounts	3,603	3,563	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	2,727	3,621	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-Term Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	5,853	4,696	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other Current Assets	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative assets	'	44	'	'
Derivative Asset Reported in Other Current Assets	37	'	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other Current Liabilities	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivatives liabilities	'	151	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure, additional details	'	'	'	'
Derivative Liabilities Reported in Other Current Liabilities	114	'	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Restricted Cash [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	0	0	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	2,673	3,529	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Long-Term Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	5,615	4,445	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	4	43	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Long-Term Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	238	251	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Time Deposits and Other [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	50	'	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Bank Time Deposits [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	'	49	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments	0	0	'	'
Bank Time Deposits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure, additional details	'	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Current	'	$6	'	'

Derivative_Instruments_Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2012
		Foreign Exchange Contract	Foreign Exchange Contract	Foreign Exchange Contract	Foreign Exchange Contract
				Cash Flow Hedging	Cash Flow Hedging
				Designated as Hedging Instrument	Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Notional amount	'	$6,800,000,000	$5,800,000,000	$2,600,000,000	$2,400,000,000
Net derivative loss related to cash flow hedge included in accumulated other comprehensive income	$71,000,000	'	'	'	'

Derivative_Instruments_Fair_Va

Derivative Instruments Fair Value of Derivative Contracts (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative liability offset against collateral	$21	'
Other Current Liabilities	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities Reported in Other Current Liabilities	'	151
Other Current Assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Asset Reported in Other Current Assets	'	44
Foreign Exchange Contract	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative asset offset against collateral	37	'
Foreign Exchange Contract | Other Current Assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Net derivative liability	77	'
Foreign Exchange Contract | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Current Liabilities	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities Reported in Other Current Liabilities	32	30
Foreign Exchange Contract | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Current Assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Asset Reported in Other Current Assets	24	29
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Current Liabilities	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities Reported in Other Current Liabilities	82	121
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Current Assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Asset Reported in Other Current Assets	$13	$15

Derivative_Instruments_Derivat

Derivative Instruments Derivatives in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (Designated as Hedging Instrument, Foreign Exchange Contract, Cash Flow Hedging, USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract | Cash Flow Hedging	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), cumulative changes in net gain (loss) from cash flow hedges, beginning balance	($106)	($55)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (effective portion)	-11	107
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income to net revenue and operating expense (effective portion)	-48	-4
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), cumulative changes in net gain (loss) from cash flow hedges, ending balance	($69)	$56

Derivative_Instruments_Effect_

Derivative Instruments Effect of Derivative Contracts on Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the condensed consolidated statement of income	($39)	$13	($70)	$13
Foreign Exchange Contract | Net Revenue [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the condensed consolidated statement of income	-23	3	-40	3
Foreign Exchange Contract | Operating Expense [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the condensed consolidated statement of income	-4	-3	-8	-7
Foreign Exchange Contract | Interest and Other, Net [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the condensed consolidated statement of income	($12)	$13	($22)	$17

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Other indebtedness	$29,000,000	'	$29,000,000	'	$28,000,000
Long-term debt	4,118,000,000	'	4,118,000,000	'	4,117,000,000
Short-term Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Other indebtedness	3,000,000	'	3,000,000	'	6,000,000
Total short-term debt	1,203,000,000	'	1,203,000,000	'	6,000,000
Total debt	5,321,000,000	'	5,321,000,000	'	4,123,000,000
Other Indebtedness	'	'	'	'	'
Total present value of future minimum capital lease payments	2,000,000	'	2,000,000	'	'
Commercial Paper	'	'	'	'	'
Net borrowings under commercial paper program	'	'	1,200,000,000	0	'
Commercial Paper [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Commercial Paper	'	'	'	'	'
Commercial paper program amount	2,000,000,000	'	2,000,000,000	'	'
Maximum days to maturity of debt instruments	'	'	'397 days	'	'
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.12%	'	0.12%	'	'
Credit Agreement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average remaining term	'	'	'47 days	'	'
Line of Credit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Credit Agreement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	3,000,000,000	'	3,000,000,000	'	'
Amount outstanding	0	'	0	'	'
Letters of credit outstanding	0	'	0	'	'
Unsecured Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	4,089,000,000	'	4,089,000,000	'	4,089,000,000
Senior Notes	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	26,000,000	27,000,000	51,000,000	53,000,000	'
Estimated fair value of notes included in long-term debt	4,000,000,000	'	4,000,000,000	'	'
Unsecured Debt | Notes 2015 - October [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Coupon Rate	1.63%	'	1.63%	'	'
Long-term debt	599,000,000	'	599,000,000	'	599,000,000
Effective Interest Rate	1.81%	'	1.81%	'	1.81%
Unsecured Debt | Notes 2015 - July [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Coupon Rate	0.70%	'	0.70%	'	'
Long-term debt	250,000,000	'	250,000,000	'	250,000,000
Effective Interest Rate	0.82%	'	0.82%	'	0.82%
Unsecured Debt | Notes 2017 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Coupon Rate	1.35%	'	1.35%	'	'
Long-term debt	1,000,000,000	'	1,000,000,000	'	1,000,000,000
Effective Interest Rate	1.46%	'	1.46%	'	1.46%
Unsecured Debt | Notes 2020 - October [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Coupon Rate	3.25%	'	3.25%	'	'
Long-term debt	498,000,000	'	498,000,000	'	498,000,000
Effective Interest Rate	3.39%	'	3.39%	'	3.39%
Unsecured Debt | Notes 2022 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Coupon Rate	2.60%	'	2.60%	'	'
Long-term debt	999,000,000	'	999,000,000	'	999,000,000
Effective Interest Rate	2.68%	'	2.68%	'	2.68%
Unsecured Debt | Notes 2042 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Coupon Rate	4.00%	'	4.00%	'	'
Long-term debt	$743,000,000	'	$743,000,000	'	$743,000,000
Effective Interest Rate	4.11%	'	4.11%	'	4.11%
Overdraft Facilities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Other Indebtedness	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate, maximum	'	'	10.00%	'	'
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Other Indebtedness	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate, minimum	'	'	3.00%	'	'
Interest rate, maximum	'	'	7.00%	'	'
Mortgages [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	'	'	'	'
Coupon Rate	6.30%	'	6.30%	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies Schedule of Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments Details	'
Pooling arrangement, cash withdrawals	$6,500,000,000
Pooling arrangement, aggregate cash deposits	6,500,000,000
Commitments	'
Consumer loans receivable	3,000,000,000
Participation interest sold	112,000,000
Consumer Receivables, Participation Interest Sold, Percentage	3.70%
Unused lines of Credit	'
Commitments	'
Unused commitment to extend credit	$17,400,000,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies Loss Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	13 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014	Jan. 28, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
	Users	September 2009, Seoul Korea District Court, Trial	January 2010, Seoul Korea High Court	September 2012, Seoul Korea High Court	January 2013, Seoul High Court	January 2013, Seoul Western District Court	January 2013, Seoul Western District Court	Litigation in Appeal	Litigation in Appeal
			Users	Plaintiffs	Plaintiffs	Plaintiffs	lawsuits	January 2013, Seoul High Court	Korean Supreme Court
				lawsuits	Users	lawsuits		Users	Users
								Plaintiffs
Litigation and Other Legal Matters	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Approximate number of users, Korean Subsidiary IAC	20,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Approximate number of users sueing Korean Subsidiary IAC	149,000	'	34,000	55	33,795	2,291	'	33,215	'
Number of representative suits in trial	'	'	'	3	18	2	2,284	10	'
Number of users with cases in review	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33,218
Consolation money per user, Korean Court precedent	'	$200	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Stock_Repurchase_Programs_Deta

Stock Repurchase Programs (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
				Stock Repurchase Programs, Combined [Member]	Stock Repurchase Program 2012	Stock Repurchase Program 2014
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Treasury shares retired	'	'	'	0	'	'
Amount authorized under stock repurchase program	'	'	'	'	$2,000,000,000	$5,000,000,000
Shares Repurchased [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased, beginning balance	25,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased	'	'	'	66,000,000	'	'
Shares repurchased, ending balance	91,000,000	'	25,000,000	'	'	'
Treasury stock acquired under stock repurchase program, average price per share	$53.29	'	$54.30	$52.90	'	'
Stock Repurchased Value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Treasury Stock Value of Shares Repurchased	1,360,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	'	'	'	3,467,000,000	'	'
Treasury Stock Value of Shares Repurchased	4,827,000,000	'	1,360,000,000	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Remaining Authorized Amount [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase remaining amount authorized, beginning balance	2,173,000,000	'	640,000,000	'	'	'
Repurchases of common stock	-3,468,000,000	-942,000,000	'	-3,467,000,000	'	'
Stock Repurchase remaining amount authorized, ending balance	$2,173,000,000	'	$640,000,000	'	'	'

StockBased_Plans_Stock_Option_

Stock-Based Plans Stock Option Activity (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock Options [Member]	'
Stock Option Activity	'
Stock options outstanding, beginning of period	14
Granted and assumed	1
Exercised	-2
Forfeited/expired/cancelled	-1
Stock options outstanding, end of period	12
Weighted average exercise price of stock options granted, during period	$55.97
Weighted average grant date fair value of options granted, during period	$13.90

StockBased_Plans_Restricted_St

Stock-Based Plans Restricted Stock Units (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'
Restricted Stock Unit Activity	'
Restricted stock units outstanding, beginning of period	34
Awarded and assumed	16
Vested	-11
Forfeited	-3
Restricted stock units outstanding, end of period	36
Weighted average grant date fair value for restricted stock units awarded, during period	$55.68

StockBased_Plans_StockBased_Co

Stock-Based Plans Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$166	$161	$315	$272
Capitalized in product development	4	4	8	7
Cost of Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	20	23	37	36
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	45	41	87	74
Product Development Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	59	46	110	78
General and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$42	$51	$81	$84

StockBased_Plans_Valuation_Ass

Stock-Based Plans Valuation Assumptions (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Weighted Average Assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Risk-free interest rates	1.18%	0.62%	1.18%	0.62%
Expected lives (in years)	'4 years 0 months 26 days	'4 years 1 month 6 days	'4 years 0 months 22 days	'4 years 1 month 6 days
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected volatility	29.00%	34.00%	29.00%	34.00%

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits	'	'	'
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of period	'	$334,000,000	'
Increases related to prior period tax positions	'	1,000,000	'
Decreases related to prior period tax positions	'	-5,000,000	'
Increases related to current period tax positions	'	37,000,000	'
Settlements	'	-7,000,000	'
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, end of period	360,000,000	360,000,000	'
Accrued interest and penalties	83,000,000	83,000,000	77,000,000
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	5,000,000,000	5,000,000,000	14,000,000,000
Foreign earnings expected to be repatriated	9,000,000,000	9,000,000,000	'
Deferred tax liability on undistributed foreign earnings	3,000,000,000	3,000,000,000	'
Income taxes provided estimated earnings of foreign subsidiaries expected to be repatriated	$46,000,000	$99,000,000	'

Loans_and_Interest_Receivable_2

Loans and Interest Receivable, Net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	Credit_score		Credit_score		Credit_score
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes provided estimated earnings of foreign subsidiaries expected to be repatriated	$46,000,000	'	$99,000,000	'	'
Purchased consumer receivables	1,200,000,000	934,000,000	2,300,000,000	1,800,000,000	'
Consumer loans receivable	3,000,000,000	'	3,000,000,000	'	'
Participation interest sold	112,000,000	'	112,000,000	'	'
Consumer Receivables, Participation Interest Sold, Percentage	3.70%	'	3.70%	'	'
Weighted average consumer FICO score	687	'	687	'	688
Percentage of loans and interest receivable, prime	54.40%	'	54.40%	'	54.70%
Consumer FICO credit score, at prime	680	'	680	'	680
Percentage of loans and interest receivable, subprime	9.90%	'	9.90%	'	9.10%
Consumer FICO credit score, high risk	599	'	599	'	'
Percentage of loans and interest receivable, current	90.00%	'	90.00%	'	'
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	146,000,000	101,000,000	'
Charge-offs	'	'	-139,000,000	-105,000,000	'
Recoveries	'	'	13,000,000	6,000,000	'
Provision	'	'	140,000,000	116,000,000	'
Balance at end of period	160,000,000	118,000,000	160,000,000	118,000,000	'
Merchant Receivable	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Other Receivables	$74,000,000	'	$74,000,000	'	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax, beginning balance	'	'	$1,156	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax, ending balance	1,231	'	1,231	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) tax provision (benefit), beginning balance	-277	-282	-316	-225
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, tax	-11	-35	28	-92
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax	0	0	0	0
Net current period other comprehensive income, tax	-11	-35	28	-92
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) tax provision (benefit), ending balance	-288	-317	-288	-317
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, beginning balance	1,084	724	1,156	856
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	127	105	41	-30
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	-20	3	-34	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net tax	147	102	75	-30
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, ending balance	1,231	826	1,231	826
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax, beginning balance	-91	31	-106	-55
Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications, before tax	-5	25	-11	107
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	-27	0	-48	-4
Net current period other comprehensive income , before tax	22	25	37	111
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax, ending balance	-69	56	-69	56
Unrealized Gains on Investments	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax, beginning balance	824	827	921	687
Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications, before tax	23	79	-67	220
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	7	3	14	4
Net current period other comprehensive income , before tax	16	76	-81	216
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax, ending balance	840	903	840	903
Foreign Currency Translation	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax, beginning balance	628	148	657	449
Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications, before tax	120	36	91	-265
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	0	0	0	0
Net current period other comprehensive income , before tax	120	36	91	-265
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax, ending balance	$748	$184	$748	$184

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	$1,231	'	$1,231	'	'	$1,156	'	'
Cost of Revenue	-1,392	-1,211	-2,743	-2,363	'	'	'	'
Sales and marketing	-914	-771	-1,719	-1,468	'	'	'	'
Product development	-500	-451	-980	-885	'	'	'	'
General and administrative	-461	-419	-926	-827	'	'	'	'
Interest and other, net	9	6	4	15	'	'	'	'
Provision for income taxes	127	116	3,326	248	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	676	640	-1,650	1,317	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Tax Provision (Benefit)	-288	-317	-288	-317	-277	-316	-282	-225
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,231	826	1,231	826	1,084	1,156	724	856
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, tax	-11	-35	28	-92	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	127	105	41	-30	'	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax	0	0	0	0	'	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	-20	3	-34	0	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-11	-35	28	-92	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	147	102	75	-30	'	'	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-20	3	-34	0	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	-69	56	-69	56	-91	-106	31	-55
Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications, before tax	-5	25	-11	107	'	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	-27	0	-48	-4	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	22	25	37	111	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue by reportable segment	-23	3	-40	3	'	'	'	'
Cost of Revenue	-1	-1	-2	-1	'	'	'	'
Sales and marketing	'	'	0	-1	'	'	'	'
Product development	-2	-2	-4	-4	'	'	'	'
General and administrative	-1	'	-2	-1	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) before taxes	-27	0	-48	-4	'	'	'	'
Provision for income taxes	'	'	0	0	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-27	0	-48	-4	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gains on Investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	840	903	840	903	824	921	827	687
Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications, before tax	23	79	-67	220	'	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	7	3	14	4	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	16	76	-81	216	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gains on Investments | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) before taxes	7	3	14	4	'	'	'	'
Interest and other, net	7	3	14	4	'	'	'	'
Provision for income taxes	'	'	0	0	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	7	3	14	4	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Translation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	748	184	748	184	628	657	148	449
Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications, before tax	120	36	91	-265	'	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	0	0	0	0	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	$120	$36	$91	($265)	'	'	'	'