Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 10-Q
Document Quarterly Report true
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2020
Document Transition Report false
Entity File Number 001-38654
Entity Registrant Name QVC, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 23-2414041
Entity Address, Address Line One 1200 Wilson Drive
Entity Address, City or Town West Chester
Entity Address, State or Province PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19380
City Area Code (484)
Local Phone Number 701-1000
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Shell Company false
6.375% Senior Secured Notes [Member]  
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2067
Trading Symbol QVCD
Security Exchange Name NYSE
6.25% Senior Secured Notes [Member]  
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2068
Trading Symbol QVCC
Security Exchange Name NYSE