Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

Accounts Receivable (Accounts Receivable) (Details)

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Accounts Receivable (Accounts Receivable) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]      
Accounts receivable, gross $ 1,194 $ 1,129  
Less allowance for doubtful accounts (83) (74)  
Accounts receivable, net 1,111 1,055  
QVC Easy-Pay plan
      
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]      
Accounts receivable, gross 915 816  
Major credit card and other receivables
      
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]      
Accounts receivable, gross 279 313  
SG&A
      
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Finance income from company branded credit card issued by a financial institution $ 63 $ 65 $ 58
Minimum | QVC Easy-Pay plan
      
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Number of installments plan permits for customers 2    
Maximum | QVC Easy-Pay plan
      
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Number of monthly installments billed after first installment 5