Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable (Accounts Receivable) (Details)

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Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable (Accounts Receivable) (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
installment
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]      
Accounts receivable, gross $ 1,456 $ 1,287  
Less allowance for doubtful accounts (86) (91)  
Accounts receivable, net 1,370 1,196  
QVC-Easy Pay plan      
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]      
Accounts receivable, gross 1,197 1,015  
Major credit card and other receivables      
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]      
Accounts receivable, gross 259 272  
SG&A      
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Finance income from company branded credit card issued by financial institution $ 92 $ 80 $ 63
Minimum | QVC-Easy Pay plan      
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Number of installments plan permits for customers | installment 2    
Maximum | QVC-Easy Pay plan      
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Number of installments plan permits for customers | installment 5