EBAY INC, 10-K filed on 2/24/2022
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Feb. 21, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2021    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-37713    
Entity Registrant Name eBay Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001065088    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 77-0430924    
Entity Address, Address Line One 2025 Hamilton Avenue    
Entity Address, City or Town San Jose    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 95125    
City Area Code 408    
Local Phone Number 376-7108    
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock    
Entity Trading Symbol EBAY    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filer No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 46,329,747,291
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   587,528,915  
Documents Incorporated by Reference DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Part III incorporates information by reference from the definitive proxy statement for the registrant’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location San Jose, California
Auditor Firm ID 238
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,379 $ 1,101
Short-term investments 5,944 2,392
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $42 and $97 98 362
Customer accounts and funds receivable 681 290
Other current assets 1,009 780
Total current assets 9,111 7,190
Long-term investments 2,575 833
Property and equipment, net 1,236 1,292
Goodwill 4,178 4,285
Intangible assets, net 8 12
Operating lease right-of-use assets 289 430
Deferred tax assets 3,255 3,537
Equity investment in Adevinta 5,391 0
Warrant asset 444 1,051
Other assets 139 131
Total assets 26,626 19,310
Current liabilities:    
Short-term debt 1,355 6
Accounts payable 262 278
Customer accounts and funds payable 707 379
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,848 1,767
Deferred revenue 79 98
Income taxes payable 371 167
Total current liabilities 4,622 4,002
Operating lease liabilities 200 316
Deferred tax liabilities 3,116 2,368
Long-term debt 7,727 7,740
Other liabilities 1,183 1,260
Total liabilities 16,848 15,749
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 3,580 shares authorized; 594 and 684 shares outstanding 2 2
Additional paid-in capital 16,659 16,497
Treasury stock at cost, 1,121 and 1,021 shares (43,371) (36,515)
Retained earnings 36,090 22,961
Accumulated other comprehensive income 398 616
Total stockholders’ equity 9,778 3,561
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 26,626 19,310
Discontinued Operations    
Current assets:    
Current assets 0 2,265
Long-term assets 0 549
Current liabilities:    
Current liabilities 0 1,307
Long-term liabilities $ 0 $ 63
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 42 $ 97
Common stock - par value (in usd per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock - shares authorized 3,580,000,000 3,580,000,000
Common stock - shares outstanding 594,000,000 684,000,000
Treasury stock - shares 1,121,000,000 1,021,000,000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net revenues $ 10,420 $ 8,894 $ 7,429
Cost of net revenues 2,650 1,797 1,585
Gross profit 7,770 7,097 5,844
Operating expenses:      
Sales and marketing 2,170 2,091 1,866
Product development 1,325 1,028 930
General and administrative 921 985 988
Provision for transaction losses 422 330 262
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 9 27 28
Total operating expenses 4,847 4,461 4,074
Income from operations 2,923 2,636 1,770
Gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net (2,365) 1,007 133
Interest and other, net (160) (298) (251)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 398 3,345 1,652
Income tax provision (146) (858) (219)
Income from continuing operations 252 2,487 1,433
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 13,356 3,180 353
Net income $ 13,608 $ 5,667 $ 1,786
Income per share - basic:      
Continuing operations (in usd per share) $ 0.39 $ 3.50 $ 1.69
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 20.48 4.48 0.41
Net income per share - basic (in usd per share) 20.87 7.98 2.10
Income per share - diluted:      
Continuing operations (in usd per share) 0.38 3.46 1.68
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 20.16 4.43 0.41
Net income per share - diluted (in usd per share) $ 20.54 $ 7.89 $ 2.09
Weighted average shares:      
Basic (in shares) 652 710 849
Diluted (in shares) 663 718 856
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 13,608 $ 5,667 $ 1,786
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of reclassification adjustments:      
Foreign currency translation adjustment (326) 291 (99)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net (12) 0 61
Tax benefit (expense) on unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net 3 0 (16)
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities, net 150 (76) (77)
Tax benefit (expense) on unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities, net (33) 17 17
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (218) 232 (114)
Comprehensive income $ 13,390 $ 5,899 $ 1,672
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands, shares in Millions
Total
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital
Treasury stock at cost
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Stockholders' equity, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018   $ 2,000 $ 15,716,000 $ (26,394,000) $ 16,459,000 $ 498,000
Common stock, beginning of year (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018   915        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Common stock issued   $ 0        
Common stock issued (in shares)   15        
Common stock repurchased   $ 0 0 (5,002,000)    
Common stock repurchased (in shares)   (134)        
Common stock and stock-based awards issued     104,000      
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units     (202,000)      
Stock-based compensation     505,000      
Other     3,000      
Net income $ 1,786,000       1,786,000  
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared         (491,000)  
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 61,000         61,000
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments           (77,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment           (99,000)
Tax benefit (provision) on above items           1,000
Common stock, end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019   796        
Stockholders' equity, end of period at Dec. 31, 2019 $ 2,870,000 $ 2,000 16,126,000 (31,396,000) 17,754,000 384,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared per share or restricted stock unit (in usd per share) $ 0.56          
Common stock issued   $ 0        
Common stock issued (in shares)   12        
Common stock repurchased   $ 0 0 (5,119,000)    
Common stock repurchased (in shares)   (124)        
Common stock and stock-based awards issued     89,000      
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units     (175,000)      
Stock-based compensation     463,000      
Other     (6,000)      
Net income $ 5,667,000       5,667,000  
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared         (460,000)  
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ 0         0
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments           (76,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment           291,000
Tax benefit (provision) on above items           17,000
Common stock, end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 684 684        
Stockholders' equity, end of period at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 3,561,000 $ 2,000 16,497,000 (36,515,000) 22,961,000 616,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared per share or restricted stock unit (in usd per share) $ 0.64          
Common stock issued   $ 0        
Common stock issued (in shares)   10        
Common stock repurchased $ (4,542,000) $ 0 (188,000) (6,856,000)    
Common stock repurchased (in shares) (67) (100)        
Common stock and stock-based awards issued     93,000      
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units     (236,000)      
Stock-based compensation     497,000      
Other     (4,000)      
Net income $ 13,608,000       13,608,000  
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared         (479,000)  
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ (12,000)         (12,000)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments           150,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment           (326,000)
Tax benefit (provision) on above items           (30,000)
Common stock, end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 594 594        
Stockholders' equity, end of period at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 9,778,000 $ 2,000 $ 16,659,000 $ (43,371,000) $ 36,090,000 $ 398,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared per share or restricted stock unit (in usd per share) $ 0.72          
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 13,608,000 $ 5,667,000 $ 1,786,000
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (13,356,000) (3,180,000) (353,000)
Adjustments:      
Provision for transaction losses 422,000 330,000 262,000
Depreciation and amortization 502,000 583,000 600,000
Stock-based compensation 477,000 417,000 415,000
(Gain) loss on investments, net (143,000) 2,000 0
(Gain) loss on sale of business 0 0 52,000
Deferred income taxes (680,000) 414,000 7,000
Change in fair value of warrant (357,000) (770,000) (133,000)
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt 10,000 0 0
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition effects      
Accounts receivable 195,000 31,000 (93,000)
Other current assets 41,000 (677,000) 91,000
Other non-current assets 188,000 141,000 190,000
Accounts payable 9,000 69,000 (11,000)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (535,000) 209,000 (306,000)
Deferred revenue (17,000) (20,000) (1,000)
Income taxes payable and other tax liabilities (15,000) 27,000 (90,000)
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities 3,093,000 3,004,000 2,416,000
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities (436,000) (585,000) 698,000
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,657,000 2,419,000 3,114,000
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment (444,000) (463,000) (508,000)
Purchases of investments (22,161,000) (32,887,000) (46,966,000)
Maturities and sales of investments 18,884,000 33,129,000 50,548,000
Proceeds from sale of shares in Adevinta 2,325,000 0 0
Settlement of foreign exchange derivative instruments in equity investments 85,000 0 0
Exercise of options under warrant (110,000) 0 0
Equity investment in Paytm Mall 0 0 (160,000)
Other 4,000 42,000 (14,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities (1,417,000) (179,000) 2,900,000
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities 5,080,000 3,973,000 (113,000)
Net cash provided by investing activities 3,663,000 3,794,000 2,787,000
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 93,000 90,000 106,000
Repurchases of common stock (7,055,000) (5,137,000) (4,973,000)
Payments for taxes related to net share settlements of restricted stock units and awards (236,000) (175,000) (202,000)
Payments for dividends (466,000) (447,000) (473,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net 2,478,000 1,765,000 0
Repayment of debt (1,156,000) (1,771,000) (1,550,000)
Net funds receivable and payable activity (208,000) 0 0
Other (7,000) (5,000) 5,000
Net cash (used in) continuing financing activities (6,557,000) (5,680,000) (7,087,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities 25,000 (12,000) (4,000)
Net cash (used in) financing activities (6,532,000) (5,692,000) (7,091,000)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 24,000 77,000 (33,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (188,000) 598,000 (1,223,000)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 1,594,000 996,000 2,219,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 1,406,000 1,594,000 996,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing operations at end of period 1,406,000 1,238,000 659,000
Cash paid for:      
Interest 253,000 271,000 304,000
Income taxes 929,000 493,000 249,000
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale      
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Less: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of discontinued operations 0 356,000 337,000
Adevinta      
Adjustments:      
Change in fair value of equity investment 3,070,000 0 0
Noncash investing activities:      
Equity investment 10,776,000    
Kakao Bank      
Adjustments:      
Gain on equity investment in KakaoBank (486,000) (239,000) 0
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Equity investment in Paytm Mall   (18,000)  
Paytm Mall      
Adjustments:      
Loss on impairment of equity investment in Paytm Mall 160,000 $ 0 $ 0
GMarket      
Noncash investing activities:      
Equity investment $ 728,000    
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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The Company

eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader, which includes our Marketplace platforms. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. Collectively, we connect millions of buyers and sellers around the world, empowering people and creating opportunity for all. Our technologies and services are designed to give buyers choice and a breadth of relevant inventory and to enable sellers worldwide to organize and offer their inventory for sale, virtually anytime and anywhere. 

When we refer to “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company” or “eBay” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we mean the current Delaware corporation (eBay Inc.) and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context otherwise requires.

On November 14, 2021, we completed the previously announced sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea LLC, a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of Korea and a wholly owned subsidiary of eBay KTA (“eBay Korea”) to E-mart Inc. and one of its wholly owned subsidiaries (together, “Emart”), pursuant to the terms and conditions of the securities purchase agreement, in exchange for approximately $3.0 billion of gross cash proceeds as of the transaction close date, subject to certain adjustments specified for indebtedness, cash, working capital, transaction expenses and certain taxes. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $3.2 billion inclusive of a $81 million currency translation adjustment and a $44 million gain on the net investment hedge settled in the fourth quarter of 2021, as well as income tax expense of $369 million. Upon completion of the sale, we retained 19.99% of the outstanding equity interests of the new entity, Gmarket Global LLC (“Gmarket”) formerly known as Apollo Korea, which is accounted for under the fair value option. Our equity investment in Gmarket was valued at $728 million as of the transaction close date.

We have classified the related assets and liabilities associated with our eBay Korea business as discontinued operations in our consolidated balance sheet. The results of our eBay Korea business have been presented as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of income for all periods presented through November 14, 2021 as the transfer represented a strategic shift in our business that had a major effect on our operations and financial results. See “Note 3 — Discontinued Operations” for additional information.

On June 24, 2021, we completed the previously announced transfer of our Classifieds business to Adevinta ASA (“Adevinta”) for $2.5 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments, and approximately 540 million shares in Adevinta which represent an equity interest of 44%, comprised of approximately 33% of voting shares and 11% of non-voting shares. Together, the total consideration received under the definitive agreement was valued at approximately $13.3 billion, based on the closing trading price of Adevinta’s outstanding shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange on June 24, 2021. The equity interest received is accounted for under the fair value option. Our equity investment in Adevinta was valued at $10.8 billion as of the transaction close date.

On November 18, 2021, we completed the previously announced sale of approximately 135 million of our voting shares in Adevinta to Astinlux Finco S.à r.l. (“Permira”), inclusive of the option exercised by Permira to purchase additional voting shares, for total cash consideration of approximately $2.3 billion. At the close of the sale inclusive of the option exercised, our ownership in Adevinta was reduced to 33%. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $9 million which included an $88 million gain recognized on the sale of the shares offset by a $79 million loss from the change in fair value of the shares sold through the date of sale, and resulted in no additional income tax. Following the sale in November 2021, our equity investment in Adevinta is presented in the long-term assets section on the consolidated balance sheet to reflect our contractual requirement to retain at least 25% of the total number of issued and outstanding equity securities of Adevinta until October 14, 2023.

We have classified the related assets and liabilities associated with our Classifieds business as discontinued operations in our consolidated balance sheet. The results of our Classifieds business have been presented as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of income for all periods presented through June 24, 2021 as
the transfer represented a strategic shift in our business that had a major effect on our operations and financial results. See “Note 3 — Discontinued Operations” for additional information.
On November 24, 2019, we entered into a stock purchase agreement with an affiliate of viagogo to sell our StubHub business. The sale of our StubHub business was completed on February 13, 2020. Beginning in the first quarter of 2020, StubHub’s financial results for periods prior to the sale have been reflected in our consolidated statement of income as discontinued operations. Additionally, the related assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operations in the prior periods are classified as discontinued operations in our consolidated balance sheet. See “Note 3 — Discontinued Operations” for additional information.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of 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 losses, legal contingencies, income taxes, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, investments, 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 financial statements are consolidated and include the financial statements of eBay Inc., our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIE”) where we are 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. Generally, 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, including those in which the fair value option has been elected. For equity method investments, our share of the investees’ results of operations is included in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net and this investment balance is included in long-term investments. For equity investments under the fair value option, the change in fair value of the investment is included in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net and this investment balance is included in long-term investments. Investments in entities where we hold less than a 20% ownership interest are generally accounted for as equity investments to be measured at fair value or, under an election, at cost if it does not have readily determinable fair value, in which case the carrying value would be adjusted upon the occurrence of an observable price change in an orderly transaction for identical or similar instruments or impairment.

Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue recognition
We recognize revenue when we transfer control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.
Net transaction revenues
Our net transaction revenues primarily include final value fees, feature fees, including fees to promote listings, and listing fees from sellers in our Marketplace. Our net transaction revenues also include store subscription and other fees often from large enterprise sellers. Our net transaction revenues are reduced by incentives provided to our customers.
We identified one performance obligation to sellers on our Marketplace platform, which is to connect buyers and sellers on our secure and trusted Marketplace platforms, including payment processing activities. Final value fees are recognized when an item is sold on a Marketplace platform, satisfying this performance obligation. There may be additional services available to Marketplace sellers, mainly to promote or feature listings, that are not distinct within the context of the contract. Accordingly, fees for these additional services are recognized when the single performance obligation is satisfied. Promoted listing fees are recognized when the item is sold and feature and listing fees are recognized when an item is sold, or when the contract expires.
Store subscription and other nonstandard listing contracts may contain multiple performance obligations, including discounts on future services. Determining whether performance obligations should be accounted for separately or combined may require significant judgment. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on its stand-alone selling price (“SSP”). In instances where SSP is not directly observable, we generally estimate selling prices based on when they are sold to customers of a similar nature and geography. These estimates are generally based on pricing strategies, market factors, strategic objectives and observable inputs. Store subscription revenues are recognized over the subscription period, and discounts offered through store subscription or nonstandard listing contracts are recognized when the options are exercised or when the options expire.
Further, to drive traffic to our platforms, we provide incentives to buyers and sellers in various forms including discounts on fees, discounts on items sold, coupons and rewards. Evaluating whether a promotion or incentive is a payment to a customer may require significant judgment. Promotions and incentives which are consideration payable to a customer are recognized as a reduction of revenue at the later of when revenue is recognized or when we pay or promise to pay the incentive. Promotions and incentives to most buyers on our Marketplace platforms, to whom we have no performance obligation, are recognized as sales and marketing expense. In addition, we may provide credits to customers when we refund certain fees. Credits are accounted for as variable consideration at contract inception when estimating the amount of revenue to be recognized when a performance obligation is satisfied to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur and updated as additional information becomes available.
Marketing services and other revenues

Our marketing services and other revenues are derived principally from the sale of advertisements and revenue sharing arrangements. Advertising revenue is derived principally from the sale of online advertisements which are based on “impressions” (i.e., the number of times that an advertisement appears in pages viewed by users of our platforms) or “clicks” (which are generated each time users on our platforms click through our advertisements to an advertiser’s designated website) delivered to advertisers. We use the output method and apply the practical expedient to recognize advertising revenue in the amount to which we have a right to invoice. For contracts with target advertising commitments with rebates, estimated payout is accounted for as a variable consideration to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur.

Revenues related to revenue sharing arrangements are recognized based on whether we are the principal and are responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified services or whether we are an agent arranging for those services to be provided by our partners. Determining whether we are a principal or agent in these contracts may require significant judgment. If we are the principal, we recognize revenue in the gross amount of consideration received from the customer, whereas if we are an agent, we recognize revenue net of the consideration due to our partners at a point in time when the services are provided. Our most significant revenue share arrangements are with shipping service providers. We are primarily acting as an agent in these contracts and revenues are recognized at a point in time when we have satisfied our promise of connecting the shipping service provider to our customer.
Internal use software and platform development costs

Direct costs incurred to develop software for internal use and platform development costs are capitalized and amortized over an estimated useful life of one to five years. During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we capitalized costs, primarily related to labor and stock-based compensation, of $127 million and $129 million, respectively. Amortization of previously capitalized amounts was $133 million, $139 million and $150 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Costs related to the design or maintenance of internal use software and platform development are expensed as incurred.

Advertising expense

We expense the costs of producing advertisements at the time production occurs and expense the cost of communicating advertisements in the period during which the advertising space or airtime is used, in each case as sales and marketing expense. Internet advertising expenses are recognized based on the terms of the individual agreements, which are generally over the greater of the ratio of the number of impressions delivered over the total number of contracted impressions, on a pay-per-click basis, or on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. Advertising expense totaled $1.1 billion, $1.1 billion and $0.8 billion for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Stock-based compensation

We have equity incentive plans under which we grant equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), total shareholder return performance stock units (“TSR PSUs”), performance-based restricted stock units, and performance share units, to our directors, officers and employees. We primarily issue RSUs. We determine compensation expense associated with RSUs based on the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant. We determine compensation expense associated with stock options based on the estimated grant date fair value method using the Black-Scholes valuation model. We generally recognize compensation expense using a straight-line amortization method over the respective vesting period for awards that are ultimately expected to vest. Accordingly, stock-based compensation expense for 2021, 2020 and 2019 has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. When estimating forfeitures, we consider voluntary termination behaviors as well as trends of actual option forfeitures. We recognize a benefit or provision from stock-based compensation in earnings as a component of income tax expense to the extent that an incremental tax benefit or deficiency is realized by following the ordering provisions of the tax law.

Provision for transaction losses

Provision for transaction losses consists primarily of losses resulting from our buyer protection programs, payment misuse including chargebacks for unauthorized credit card use and merchant related chargebacks due to non-delivery of goods or services and account takeovers.

Provision for transaction losses represent our estimate of actual losses based on our historical experience and many other factors including changes to our protection programs, the impact of regulatory changes as well as economic conditions such as COVID-19.

Provision for credit losses

Provision for credit losses consist of bad debt expense associated with our accounts receivable balance. These losses are recorded in provision for transaction losses in our consolidated statement of income.

We are exposed to credit losses primarily through our receivables from sellers or advertisers. We develop estimates to reflect the risk of credit loss which are based on historical loss trends adjusted for asset specific attributes, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of the economic conditions that will exist through the contractual life of the financial asset. Our receivables are recovered over a period of 0-180 days, therefore, forecasted changes to economic conditions are not expected to have a significant effect on the estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts, except in extraordinary circumstances. We write off the asset when it is no longer deemed collectible or when it goes past due 180 days whichever is earlier, with certain limited exceptions.
We monitor our ongoing credit exposure through an active review of collection trends. Our activities include monitoring the timeliness of payment collection, managing dispute resolution and performing timely account reconciliations. We may employ collection agencies to pursue recovery of defaulted receivables.

Customer accounts and funds receivable

These balances represent payments in transit and cash received and held by financial institutions and payment processors associated with marketplace activity and awaiting settlement or are installment collections from financial institutions.

We are exposed to credit losses from customer accounts and funds receivable balances held by third party financial institutions. We assess these balances for credit loss based on a review of the average period for which the funds are held, credit ratings of the financial institutions and by assessing the probability of default and loss given default models. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, we did not record any credit-related loss.

Payment processor advances

Payment processor advances represent amounts prefunded to and held by payment processors in order to fund outflows in the normal course of the transaction lifecycle, including but not limited to payment processor fees, seller account payouts, and incentives such as coupons or gift cards. Payment processor advances are recorded within other current assets in our consolidated balance sheet. Other accounts are used to collect and remit indirect taxes from the buyer to the local tax authorities and to transfer shipping label proceeds from the seller to the relevant shipping service providers. Generally, changes in balances that impact the determination of net income, such as payment processor fees and incentives are presented within operating activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows. Changes in balances that pertain solely to payment intermediation activities (e.g. seller pay-out services) are presented within financing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.

Customer accounts and funds payable

These balances primarily represent the Company’s liability towards its customers to settle the funds from the completed transactions on the platform associated with marketplace activity.

Income taxes

Significant judgment is required in determining our tax expense and in evaluating our tax positions, including evaluating uncertainties and the complexity of taxes on foreign earnings. We review our tax positions quarterly and adjust the balances as new information becomes available. Tax positions are evaluated for potential reserves for uncertainty based on the estimated probability of sustaining the position under examination. Our income tax rate is affected by the tax rates that apply to our foreign earnings including U.S. minimum taxes on foreign earnings. The deferred tax benefit derived from the amortization of our intellectual property is based on the fair value, which has been agreed with foreign tax authorities. The deferred tax benefit may from time to time change based on changes in tax rates. 

We account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires the recognition of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on provisions of enacted tax laws; the effects of future changes in tax laws or rates are not anticipated. If necessary, the measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced by the amount of any tax benefits that are not expected to be realized based on available evidence.

We report a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased, which may include bank deposits, U.S. Treasury securities, time deposits, and certificates of deposit.

We consider cash to be restricted when withdrawal or general use is legally restricted. Our restricted cash balance is primarily comprised of cash on deposit with banks restricted to safeguard seller payables.

Investments

Short-term investments are primarily comprised of corporate debt securities, commercial paper and government and agency securities. Short-term investments are investments with original maturities of less than one year when purchased, are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value using the specific identification method. Short-term investments also include equity securities with readily determinable fair values that can be sold in active markets.

Long-term investments are primarily comprised of corporate debt securities, government and agency securities, equity investment under the fair value option, equity investments under the equity method of accounting and equity investments without readily determinable fair values. Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value using the specific identification method.

Unrealized gains and losses on our available-for-sale debt securities are excluded from earnings and reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of related estimated income tax provisions or benefits. We periodically assess our portfolio of debt investments for impairment. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position, this assessment first takes into account our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria are met, the debt security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through interest and other, net. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, we assess whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, we consider the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and any adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss may exist, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses will be recorded through interest and other, net, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any additional impairment not recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of an available-for-sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. These changes are recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Our equity investments include equity investments with readily determinable fair values, equity investments without readily determinable fair values and equity investments under the equity method of accounting, including those in which the fair value option has been elected. Our equity investment in Adevinta is described in a separate section under “Equity investment in Adevinta” in this Note.

Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are investments in publicly-traded companies for which we do not exercise significant influence and are measured at fair value based on the respective closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate, as applicable, at the period end date. Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are non-marketable equity securities, which are investments in privately-held companies for which we do not exercise significant influence and are accounted for under the measurement alternative. Under the measurement alternative, the carrying value is measured at cost
minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. We perform a qualitative fair value assessment on a quarterly basis over our equity investments without readily determinable fair values to identify any changes in basis or impairments. Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are considered impaired when there is an indication that the fair value of our interest is less than the carrying amount. Changes in value and impairments of equity investments without readily determinable fair values are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

We account for equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the equity method or under the fair value option. For equity method investments, our consolidated results of operations include, as a component of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net, our share of the net income or loss of the equity investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Our share of equity method investees’ results of operations was not material for any period presented. We perform a qualitative impairment assessment on a quarterly basis over our equity method investments. Equity method investments are considered impaired when there is an indication of an other-than-temporary decline in value below the carrying amount. Impairments and any other adjustments to equity method investments are recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Equity investment under the fair value option is measured at fair value based on a quarterly valuation analysis and is classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation reflects management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the equity investment. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

We describe our accounting policy for our equity investment in Adevinta in a separate section under “Equity investment in Adevinta.”

Refer to “Note 6 — Investments” and “Note 8 — Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities” for additional details.

Equity investment in Adevinta

At the initial recognition of our equity investment in Adevinta on June 24, 2021, we elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income. We report the investment at fair value within equity investment in Adevinta in our consolidated balance sheet. The investment is classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. The fair value of the equity investment is measured based on Adevinta’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate. We believe the fair value option election creates more transparency of the current value of our shares in the equity investment for Adevinta.

Refer to “Note 6 — Investments” and “Note 8 — Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities” for additional details.

Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. Operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the discount rate for the lease at the commencement date. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable for our operating leases, we generally use an incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of future lease payments. Operating right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are generally recognized based on the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability. Our leases have remaining lease terms of up to eight years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to five years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within one year. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for our data center leases. Lease and non-lease components for all other leases are accounted for separately.

Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, other current liabilities and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation for equipment, buildings and leasehold improvements commences once they are ready for our intended use. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally, one to three years for computer equipment and software, up to thirty years for buildings and building improvements, the shorter of five years or the term of the lease for leasehold improvements and three years for furniture, fixtures and vehicles. Land is not depreciated.

Goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill is tested for impairment at a minimum on an annual basis at the reporting unit level. A qualitative assessment can be performed to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If the reporting unit does not pass the qualitative assessment, then the reporting unit’s carrying value is compared to its fair value. The fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using income and market approaches. Goodwill is considered impaired if the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach, uses expected future operating results and a market participant discount rate. The market approach uses comparable company prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions (either publicly traded entities or mergers and acquisitions) to develop pricing metrics to be applied to historical and expected future operating results of our reporting unit. Failure to achieve these expected results, changes in the discount rate or market pricing metrics may cause a future impairment of goodwill at the reporting unit. We conducted our annual impairment test of goodwill as of August 31, 2021 and 2020 and determined that no adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill for any reporting unit was required. 

Intangible assets consist of purchased customer lists and user base, marketing related, developed technologies and other intangible assets, including patents and contractual agreements. Intangible assets are amortized over the period of estimated benefit using the straight-line method and estimated useful lives ranging from one to three years. No significant residual value is estimated for intangible assets.

Impairment of long-lived assets

We evaluate long-lived assets (including leases and intangible assets) for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. An asset is considered impaired if its carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flow the asset is expected to generate. In 2021 and 2020, we recorded immaterial impairment charges and in 2019, no impairment was recorded.

Foreign currency

Most of our foreign subsidiaries use the local currency of their respective countries as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Gains and losses resulting from the translation of our consolidated balance sheet are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are recognized as interest and other, net.

Derivative instruments

We use derivative financial instruments, primarily forwards, options and swaps, to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. We may also use other derivative instruments not designated as hedges, such as forwards to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. 

We also entered into a warrant agreement in addition to a commercial agreement with Adyen that, subject to meeting certain conditions, entitles us to acquire a fixed number of shares up to 5% of Adyen’s fully diluted issued
and outstanding share capital at a specific date. The warrant is accounted for as a derivative instrument under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

See “Note 7 — Derivative Instruments” for a full description of our derivative instrument activities and related accounting policies.

Concentration of credit risk

Our cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, customer accounts and funds receivable, available-for-sale debt securities and derivative instruments are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality. Our accounts receivable are derived from revenue earned from customers. In each of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, no customer accounted for more than 10% of net revenues. Our derivative instruments expose us to credit risk to the extent that our counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles and also simplification of areas such as franchise taxes, step-up in tax basis goodwill, separate entity financial statements and interim recognition of enactment of tax laws or rate changes. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2021 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In 2020, the FASB issued new guidance to decrease diversity in practice and increase comparability for the accounting of certain equity securities and investments under the equity method of accounting. The standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2021 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Net Income Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income Per Share Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income 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 per share by application of the treasury stock method. The calculation of diluted net income per share excludes all anti-dilutive common shares.

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in millions, except per share amounts):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations$252 $2,487 $1,433 
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes13,356 3,180 353 
Net income$13,608 $5,667 $1,786 
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of common stock - basic652 710 849 
Dilutive effect of equity incentive awards11 
Weighted average shares of common stock - diluted663 718 856 
Income per share - basic:
Continuing operations$0.39 $3.50 $1.69 
Discontinued operations20.48 4.48 0.41 
Net income per share - basic$20.87 $7.98 $2.10 
Income per share - diluted:
Continuing operations$0.38 $3.46 $1.68 
Discontinued operations20.16 4.43 0.41 
Net income per share - diluted$20.54 $7.89 $2.09 
Common stock equivalents excluded from income per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive18 
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Discontinued Operations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations
eBay Korea

On November 14, 2021, we completed the previously announced sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea to E-mart for approximately $3.0 billion of gross cash proceeds as of the transaction close date, subject to certain adjustments specified for indebtedness, cash, working capital, transaction expenses and certain taxes. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $3.2 billion inclusive of a $81 million currency translation adjustment and a $44 million gain net of tax on the net investment hedge settled in the fourth quarter of 2021, as well as income tax expense of $369 million.

In addition, upon closing we entered into a transition service agreement with eBay Korea to support the operations of eBay Korea after the divestiture for immaterial fees. This agreement commenced with the close of the transaction and has minimum initial terms of 6 months and can be extended for a maximum of 3 months.

Classifieds

On June 24, 2021, we completed the previously announced transfer of our Classifieds business to Adevinta for total consideration of $13.3 billion which included $2.5 billion in cash proceeds and approximately 540 million shares of Adevinta valued at $10.8 billion on the date of close and represented a 44% equity interest. The transfer resulted in a pre-tax gain of $12.5 billion and related income tax expense of $2.1 billion, both within income from discontinued operations. The consideration is subject to adjustments specified in the definitive agreement.

In addition, upon closing we entered into a transition service agreement with Adevinta to support the operations of Classifieds after the divestiture for fees of $29 million. This agreement commenced with the close of the transaction and have minimum initial terms ranging from 6 to 12 months and can be extended for a maximum of 6 months.

StubHub

On February 13, 2020, we completed the previously announced sale of our StubHub business to an affiliate of viagogo for $4.1 billion in proceeds ($3.2 billion, net of income taxes of approximately $0.9 billion) and a pre-tax gain of $3.9 billion within income from discontinued operations.

In connection with the sale of StubHub, we entered into a transition service agreement with viagogo pursuant to which we provided services, including, but not limited to, business support services for StubHub after the divestiture. These agreements commenced with the close of the transaction and terminated in the fourth quarter of 2021. The related fees in 2021 were $34 million for support services prior to termination.

Discontinued operations

The following table presents financial results from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our consolidated statement of income for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 
2021 (1)(2)
2020 (3)
2019
eBay Korea income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$2,870 $55 $83 
Classifieds income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes10,485 197 217 
StubHub income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
2,930 59 
PayPal and Enterprise income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes— (2)(6)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$13,356 $3,180 $353 
(1) Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(2)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(3)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020 and the related gain on sale.
The following table presents cash flows for discontinued operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 
2021 (1)(2)
2020 (3)
2019
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities
$(25)$142 $167 
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities
(411)328 378 
StubHub net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities— (1,055)153 
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities$(436)$(585)$698 
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities
$2,611 $(40)$22 
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities
2,469 (54)(114)
StubHub net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities— 4,067 (21)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities $5,080 $3,973 $(113)
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities
$25 $(10)$(6)
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities
— (2)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities25 (12)$(4)
(1)Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(2)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(3)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020 and the related gain on sale.

eBay Korea

The financial results of eBay Korea are presented as income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on our consolidated statement of income through November 14, 2021, when the sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea was completed. The following table presents the financial results of eBay Korea (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 
2021 (1)
20202019
Net revenues$1,409 $1,377 $1,207 
Cost of net revenues815 676 551 
Gross profit594 701 656 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing529 548 502 
Product development64 59 46 
General and administrative38 18 17 
Provision for transaction losses— — 
Total operating expenses631 626 565 
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations(37)75 91 
Interest and other, net— 
Pre-tax gain on sale3,240 — — 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes3,205 75 97 
Income tax benefit (provision)(335)(20)(14)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$2,870 $55 $83 
(1)Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
The following table presents the aggregate carrying amounts of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations for eBay Korea in the consolidated balance sheet as of the date indicated (in millions):
 December 31,
2020
Carrying amounts of assets included as part of discontinued operations:
Cash and cash equivalents$327 
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable, net50 
Customer accounts and funds receivable649 
Other current assets45 
Property and equipment, net66 
Goodwill390 
Operating lease right-of-use assets79 
Other assets14 
Total assets classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet$1,626 
Carrying amounts of liabilities included as part of discontinued operations:
Short-term debt$12 
Accounts payable54 
Customer accounts and funds payable673 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities91 
Deferred revenue12 
Income taxes payable13 
Operating lease liabilities64 
Deferred tax liabilities(9)
Long-term debt
Other liabilities
Total liabilities classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet
$918 

Classifieds

The financial results of Classifieds are presented as income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on our consolidated statement of income through June 24, 2021, when the transfer of Classifieds was completed. Each period presented below includes the impact of intercompany revenue agreements through June 24, 2021. The impact of these intercompany revenue agreements to net revenues and cost of net revenues was $5 million for the period from January 1, 2021 through June 24, 2021, and $14 million and $20 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The continuing revenue and cash flows are not considered to be material.
The following table presents the financial results of Classifieds (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 
2021 (1)
20202019
Net revenues$565 $980 $1,043 
Cost of net revenues63 103 82 
Gross profit502 877 961 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing183 286 335 
Product development105 161 150 
General and administrative76 124 59 
Provision for transaction losses17 15 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets— 11 
Total operating expenses366 594 570 
Income from operations of discontinued operations136 283 391 
Interest and other, net— — (2)
Pre-tax gain on sale12,534 — — 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes12,670 283 389 
Income tax provision(2,185)(86)(172)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$10,485 $197 $217 
(1)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.

The following table presents the aggregate carrying amounts of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations for Classifieds in the consolidated balance sheet as of the date indicated (in millions):
 December 31, 2020
Carrying amounts of assets included as part of discontinued operations:
Cash and cash equivalents$23 
Accounts receivable, net117 
Other current assets30 
Long-term investments32 
Property and equipment, net31 
Goodwill465 
Intangible assets, net35 
Operating lease right-of-use assets20 
Deferred tax assets435 
Total assets classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet$1,188 
Carrying amounts of liabilities included as part discontinued operations:
Accounts payable$18 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities104 
Deferred revenue
Income taxes payable35 
Operating lease liabilities11 
Deferred tax liabilities278 
Other liabilities
Total liabilities classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet
$452 
StubHub

The financial results of StubHub are presented as income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on our consolidated statement of income. The following table presents the financial results of StubHub (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 2021
2020 (1)
2019
Net revenues$— $100 $1,121 
Cost of net revenues— 31 290 
Gross profit— 69 831 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing— 51 491 
Product development— 26 114 
General and administrative30 125 
Provision for transaction losses— 23 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets— 
Total operating expenses111 762 
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations(1)(42)69 
Pre-tax gain on sale12 3,868 — 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes11 3,826 69 
Income tax provision(10)(896)(10)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$$2,930 $59 
(1)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020, and includes the gain on sale recorded for the StubHub transaction.

Paypal and Enterprise
For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the discontinued operations activity related to our former PayPal and Enterprise businesses was immaterial.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The following table presents goodwill activity for the periods indicated (in millions):
 December 31,
2019
Goodwill
Acquired
 Adjustments December 31,
2020
Goodwill
Acquired
 Adjustments December 31,
2021
Goodwill$4,155 $— $130 $4,285 $22 $(129)$4,178 

The adjustments to goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were primarily due to foreign currency translation. There were no impairments to goodwill in 2021 and 2020.
 
Amortization expense for intangible assets was $9 million, $28 million and $35 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Intangible asset balances were immaterial as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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Segments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segments Segments
We have one operating and reportable segment. Our reportable segment is Marketplace, which includes our online marketplace located at www.ebay.com, its localized counterparts and the eBay suite of mobile apps. Our management and our CODM review financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating performance and do not evaluate using asset information.

During the first quarter of 2020, we classified the results of our previous StubHub segment as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of income for all periods presented. In addition, during the third quarter of 2020, we classified the results of our Classifieds segment as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of income for the periods presented. During the second quarter of 2021, we classified the results of our eBay Korea business which was part of our Marketplace segment as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of income for the periods presented. See “Note 3 — Discontinued Operations” for additional information.

The accounting policies of our segment are the same as those described in “Note 1 — The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

The following table summarizes net revenues by type for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Net revenues by type:
Net transaction revenues$9,772 $8,243 $6,581 
Marketing services and other revenues648 651 848 
Total net revenues$10,420 $8,894 $7,429 

The following table summarizes the allocation of net revenues based on geography for the periods indicated (in millions): 
 Year Ended December 31,
 2021  2020  2019
Net revenues by geography:
U.S.$5,048   $4,151   $3,303 
United Kingdom1,913   1,678   1,323 
Germany1,249   1,106   1,034 
Rest of world2,210   1,959   1,769 
Total net revenues$10,420 $8,894 $7,429 

Net revenues, inclusive of the effects of foreign exchange during each period, are attributed to U.S. and international geographies primarily based upon the country in which the seller, platform that displays advertising, other service provider, or customer, as the case may be, is located. Long-lived assets attributed to the U.S. and international geographies are based upon the country in which the asset is located or owned.

The following table summarizes the allocation of long-lived tangible assets based on geography as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20212020
Long-lived tangible assets by geography:
U.S.$1,400 $1,575 
International125 147 
Total long-lived tangible assets$1,525 $1,722 
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Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Investments [Abstract]  
Investments Investments
The following tables summarize the unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value of our investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities and restricted cash as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 December 31, 2021
 Gross
Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
Short-term investments:     
Restricted cash$22   $—   $—  $22 
Corporate debt securities4,151     —  4,152 
Government and agency securities25   —   —  25 
$4,198   $  $—  $4,199 
Long-term investments:     
Corporate debt securities$954   $  $(5) $950 
Government and agency securities779   —   (2) 777 
$1,733   $  $(7) $1,727 
 
 December 31, 2020
 Gross
Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
Short-term investments:     
Restricted cash$137   $—   $—  $137 
Corporate debt securities2,252     —  2,255 
$2,389 $$— $2,392 
Long-term investments:     
Corporate debt securities$284   $  $—  $286 
$284   $  $—  $286 

We consider cash to be restricted when withdrawal or general use is legally restricted. Restricted cash is held primarily in interest bearing accounts for letters of credit primarily related to our global sabbatical program. In 2020, our restricted cash balance also included cash on deposit with banks restricted to safeguard seller payables. Our fixed-income investments consist of predominantly investment grade corporate debt securities and government and agency securities. The corporate debt and government and agency securities that we invest in are generally deemed to be low risk based on their credit ratings from the major rating agencies.

The longer the duration of these securities, the more susceptible they are to changes in market interest rates and bond yields. As interest rates increase, those securities purchased at a lower yield show a mark-to-market unrealized loss. The unrealized losses are due primarily to changes in credit spreads and interest rates. We regularly review investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. Investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities are carried at fair value with changes reflected in other comprehensive income. Where there is an intention or a requirement to sell an impaired available-for-sale debt security, the entire impairment is recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the amortized cost basis of the security. We presently do not intend to sell any of the available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position and expect to realize the full value of all these investments upon maturity or sale.

We regularly review investment securities for credit impairment using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. In making this assessment, we consider the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, any adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses will be recorded through interest and other, net for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is
less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. We did not recognize any credit-related impairment through an allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2021.

Investment securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months had an estimated fair value of $3.1 billion and an immaterial amount of unrealized losses as of December 31, 2021, and an estimated fair value of $261 million and an immaterial amount of unrealized losses as of December 31, 2020. As of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were no investment securities in a continuous loss position for greater than 12 months. Refer to “Note 17 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” for amounts reclassified to earnings from unrealized gains and losses.
 
The following table presents estimated fair values of our short-term and long-term investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities and restricted cash by date of contractual maturity as of the date indicated (in millions): 
 December 31, 2021
One year or less (including restricted cash of $22)
$4,199 
One year through two years442 
Two years through three years752 
Three years through four years391 
Four years through five years124 
Thereafter18 
Total$5,926 

Equity Investments

The following table summarizes our equity investments as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
 Balance Sheet Location20212020
Equity investments with readily determinable fair valuesShort-term investments$1,745 $— 
Equity investment in AdevintaEquity investment in Adevinta5,391 — 
Equity investment under the fair value optionLong-term investments725 — 
Equity investments under the equity method of accountingLong-term investments38 
Equity investments without readily determinable fair valuesLong-term investments85 539 
Total equity investments$7,984 $547 

Equity investment in Adevinta

We account for equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the fair value option or under the equity method. Our equity investment in Adevinta is accounted for under the fair value option.

Upon completion of the transfer of our Classifieds business to Adevinta on June 24, 2021, we received an equity investment of 44% in Adevinta valued at $10.8 billion at the close of the transfer. On November 18, 2021, we completed the sale of approximately 135 million of our voting shares in Adevinta to Permira, inclusive of the option exercised by Permira to purchase additional voting shares, for total cash consideration of approximately $2.3 billion. Additionally, we recognized a gain on the settlement of a related non-designated foreign exchange instrument of $84 million in interest and other, net in the consolidated statement of income. At the close of the sale inclusive of the option exercised, our ownership in Adevinta was reduced to 33%. Following the sale in November 2021, our equity investment in Adevinta is reported in the long-term assets section on the consolidated balance sheet to reflect our contractual requirement to retain at least 25% of the total number of issued and outstanding equity securities of Adevinta until October 14, 2023, subject to certain exceptions specified in the agreement.
At the initial recognition of the equity investment, we elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. The investment is classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. The fair value of the equity investment is measured based on Adevinta’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date and the changes in fair value are reflected in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income. We believe the fair value option election creates more transparency of the current value in the equity investment in Adevinta. Our non-voting shares are convertible to voting shares on a one-to-one basis, subject to a limitation of 33% voting interest. For the year ended December 31, 2021, an unrealized loss of $3,070 million and a realized gain on sale of $9 million were recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net on our consolidated statement of income related to the investment. The realized gain on sale of $9 million included an $88 million gain recognized on the sale of the shares offset by a $79 million loss from the change in fair value of the shares sold through the date of sale.

The following tables present Adevinta’s summarized financial information on a one-quarter lag. Adevinta’s financial information is prepared on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). We have made certain adjustments to Adevinta’s summarized financial information to address differences between IFRS and GAAP that materially impact the summarized financial information presented below. Any other differences between IFRS and GAAP did not have a material impact on Adevinta’s summarized financial information. The period presented in the table below commenced on June 24, 2021 when we retained an equity investment in Adevinta upon completion of the transfer of our Classifieds business (in millions):
July 1, 2021(1) through
September 30, 2021
Revenue$450 
Gross profit$147 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$
Net income (loss)$
Net income (loss) attributable to Adevinta$
(1)Adevinta’s income statement activity for the stub period of June 24, 2021 to June 30, 2021 was excluded from the summarized financial information as the impact was considered to be immaterial.

September 30, 2021
Current assets$613 
Noncurrent assets$16,424 
Current liabilities$679 
Noncurrent liabilities$4,044 
Noncontrolling interests$20 

Equity investments with readily determinable fair values

Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. Subsequent changes in fair value are reflected in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income.
In August 2021, one of our equity investments, KakaoBank Corp. (“KakaoBank”), which previously did not have a readily determinable fair value, completed its initial public offering which resulted in this investment having a readily determinable fair value. The fair value of the equity investment is measured based on KakaoBank’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date. For the year ended December 31, 2021 an unrealized gain of $403 million was recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net related to the change in fair value of the investment. For the year ended December 31, 2021 a gain of $83 million was recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net related to the sale of a portion of the shares of the investment for $114 million. As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of the investment was $684 million and is reported within short-term investments in our consolidated balance sheet.

We entered into a warrant agreement in conjunction with a commercial agreement with Adyen that vests in a series of four tranches, at a specified price per share upon meeting processing volume milestone targets on a calendar year basis. When a relevant milestone is reached, the warrant becomes exercisable with respect to the corresponding tranche of warrant shares up until the warrant expiration date of January 31, 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2021, we met the processing volume milestone target to vest the first tranche of the warrant. Upon vesting of the first tranche, we exercised the option to purchase shares of Adyen valued at $1.1 billion in exchange for approximately $110 million in cash. The fair value of the equity investment is measured based on Adyen’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date. As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of the investment was $1,061 million and is reported within short-term investments in our consolidated balance sheet. Refer to “Note 7 — Derivative Instruments” for more information about the warrant.

Equity investment under the fair value option

We account for equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the fair value option or under the equity method. Our equity investment in Gmarket is accounted for under the fair value option.

On November 14, 2021, we completed the previously announced sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea to Emart. Upon completion of the sale, we retained 19.99% of the outstanding equity interest of the new entity, Gmarket, over whom we are able to exercise significant influence based on the terms of the securities purchase agreement, including through our board representation. Our equity investment in Gmarket was valued at $728 million as of the transaction close date. At the initial recognition of this equity investment, we elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income. We believe the fair value option election creates more transparency of the current value in the equity investment in Gmarket. Our retained investment in Gmarket is subject to a two year right held by Emart to purchase the remaining interest at the close price of the sale. As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of the investment was $725 million and is reported within long-term investments in our consolidated balance sheet.

The investment is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation reflects management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the equity investment. Refer to “Note 8 — Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities” for more information.

Other equity method investments

We account for equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the fair value option or under the equity method. For equity investments accounted for under the equity method, our consolidated results of operations include, as a component of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net, our share of the net income or loss of the equity investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
The following tables present summarized financial information of our equity investments accounted for under the equity method in the aggregate on a one-quarter lag. Financial information of certain of our equity method investments is prepared on the basis of local generally accepted accounting principles. We have made certain adjustments as applicable to address differences between local generally accepted accounting principles and US GAAP that materially impact the summarized financial information. Any other differences between US GAAP and local generally accepted accounting principles did not have any material impact on the summarized financial information of the equity method investments presented below in the aggregate.

During the period in which we recognize an equity method investment, the summarized financial information reflects activity from the date of recognition. The tables below exclude the summarized financial information of our equity investment in Gmarket as the summarized financial information is presented on a one-quarter lag. The tables below also exclude the summarized financial information of our equity investment in Adevinta which is separately disclosed above under the heading “Equity investment in Adevinta.”

Twelve months ended September 30,
202120202019
(In millions)
Revenue$41 $31 $30 
Gross profit$12 $10 $
Income (loss) from continuing operations$$$
Net income (loss)$$$
Net income (loss) attributable to the equity method investments$$$
September 30,
20212020
(In millions)
Current assets$76 $31 
Noncurrent assets$20 $21 
Current liabilities$26 $
Noncurrent liabilities$$— 
Noncontrolling interests$$

Equity investments without readily determinable fair values

The following table summarizes the total carrying value related to equity investments without readily determinable fair values still held for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
20212020
Carrying value, beginning of period$539 $307 
Additions22 
Upward adjustments for observable price changes41 239 
Downward adjustments for observable price changes and impairment(170)(40)
Transfers out from investments without readily determinable fair values(312)— 
Foreign currency translation and other(18)11 
Carrying value, end of period$85 $539 
In 2021, we recorded an upward adjustment for observable price change of $41 million and downward adjustments for impairment of $170 million to the carrying values of strategic investments accounted for as equity investments without readily determinable fair values. The downward adjustments for impairment included a $160 million impairment charge related to our equity investment in Paytm Mall, which resulted in no remaining carrying value for this equity investment. The upward and downward adjustments were recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net on our consolidated statement of income.

For such equity investments without readily determinable fair values still held at December 31, 2021, the cumulative upward adjustment for observable price changes was $41 million and cumulative downward adjustment for observable price changes and impairments was $291 million.

In 2020, when our investment in KakaoBank was accounted for as an equity investment without a readily determinable fair value, we recorded an upward adjustment for an observable price change of $239 million to the carrying value and invested an additional $18 million in cash in exchange for equity in KakaoBank. The upward adjustment was recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net on our consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The following table summarizes unrealized gains and losses related to equity investments held at December 31, 2021 and presented within gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 20212020
Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments$(2,716)$200 
Less: Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments sold during the period (1)
92 — 
Total unrealized gains/(losses) on equity investments still held at December 31, 2021
$(2,808)$200 
(1)Includes gains/(losses) realized on the change in fair value of the shares sold on the respective dates of sale.
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Derivative Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments
Our primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. These hedging contracts reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the impact of adverse foreign exchange rate and interest rate movements. We do not use any of our derivative instruments for trading purposes.

We use foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce the volatility of cash flows related to forecasted revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, including intercompany balances denominated in foreign currencies. These contracts are generally one month to one year in duration, but with maturities up to 24 months. The objective of the foreign exchange contracts is to ensure that ultimately the U.S. dollar-equivalent cash flows are not adversely affected by changes in the applicable U.S. dollar/foreign currency exchange rate. We evaluate the effectiveness of our foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow or net investment hedges on a quarterly basis.

In 2020, we began to hedge the variability of forecasted interest payments on anticipated debt issuance using forward-starting interest rate swaps. These interest rate swaps effectively fix the benchmark interest rate and have the economic effect of hedging the variability of forecasted interest payments for up to 10 years on an anticipated debt issuance. Similar to other cash flow hedges, we recorded changes in the fair value of these interest rate swaps in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) until the anticipated debt issuance. In May 2021, we issued $2.5 billion of senior unsecured notes, which consisted of notes maturing in 2026, 2031 and 2051. As a result, we terminated the interest rate swaps and the gain associated with the termination of approximately $45 million is amortized to interest expense over the terms of our notes due in May 2026 and May 2031.

During 2020, we began to hedge the variability of the cash flows in interest payments associated with our floating-rate debt using interest rate swaps. These interest rate swap agreements effectively convert our floating-rate debt that is based on London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) to a fixed-rate basis, reducing the impact of interest-rate changes on future interest expense. The total notional amount of these interest swaps was $400 million as of December 31, 2021 with terms calling for us to receive interest at a variable rate and to pay interest at a fixed rate. Our interest rate swap contracts have maturity dates in 2023. Similar to other cash flow hedges, we record changes in the fair value of these interest rate swaps in AOCI and their fair value will be amortized over the term of the debt to interest expense.

We used interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk on our fixed rate notes issued in July 2014 and maturing in 2019, 2021 and 2024. These interest rate swaps had the economic effect of modifying the fixed interest obligations associated with $2.4 billion of these notes so that the interest payable on these senior notes effectively became variable based on LIBOR plus a spread. These interest rate swaps were terminated in 2019.

Cash Flow Hedges

For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges, the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of AOCI and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same period the forecasted hedged transaction affects earnings. Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges must be de-designated as hedges when it is probable the forecasted hedged transaction will not occur in the initially identified time period or within a subsequent two-month time period. Unrealized gains and losses in AOCI associated with such derivative instruments are immediately reclassified into earnings. As of December 31, 2021, we have estimated that approximately $16 million of net derivative gains related to our foreign exchange cash flow hedges and no net derivative losses related to our interest rate cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. We classify cash flows related to our cash flow hedges as operating activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.
Fair Value Hedges

We designated the interest rate swaps used to manage interest rate risk on our fixed rate notes issued in July 2014 and maturing in 2019, 2021 and 2024 as qualifying hedging instruments and accounted for them as fair value hedges. These transactions were designated as fair value hedges for financial accounting purposes because they protected us against changes in the fair value of certain of our fixed rate borrowings due to benchmark interest rate movements. In 2019, $1.15 billion related to our 2.200% senior notes due 2019 of the $2.4 billion aggregate notional amount matured. In addition, during 2019, we terminated the interest rate swaps related to $750 million of our 2.875% senior notes due July 2021 and $500 million of our 3.450% senior notes due July 2024. As a result of the early termination, hedge accounting was discontinued prospectively and the gain on termination was recorded as an increase to the long-term debt balance and is being recognized over the remaining life of the underlying debt as a reduction to interest expense. The gain recognized was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Non-Designated Hedges

Our derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist of foreign currency forward contracts that we primarily use to hedge monetary assets or liabilities, including intercompany balances and equity investments denominated in non-functional currencies. The gains and losses on our derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in interest and other, net, which are offset by the foreign currency gains and losses on the related assets and liabilities that are also recorded in interest and other, net. We classify cash flows related to our non-designated hedging instruments in the same line item as the cash flows of the related assets or liabilities, which is generally within operating activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows. Cash flows related to the settlement of non-designated hedging instruments related to equity investments are classified within investing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.

Warrant

We entered into a warrant agreement in conjunction with a commercial agreement with Adyen that, subject to meeting certain conditions, entitles us to acquire a fixed number of shares up to 5% of Adyen’s fully diluted issued and outstanding share capital at a specific date. The warrant has a term of seven years and vests in a series of four tranches, at a specified price per share (fixed for the first two tranches) upon meeting processing volume milestone targets on a calendar year basis. When or if a relevant milestone is reached, the warrant becomes exercisable with respect to the corresponding tranche of warrant shares up until the warrant expiration date of January 31, 2025. The maximum number of tranches that can vest in one calendar year is two.

In 2021, we met the processing volume milestone target to vest the first tranche of the warrant. Upon vesting of the first tranche, we exercised the option to purchase shares of Adyen valued at approximately $1.1 billion in exchange for approximately $110 million in cash. Our equity investment in Adyen is accounted for as an equity investment with a readily determinable fair value. Refer to “Note 6 — Investments” for more information about our equity investments.
 
The warrant is accounted for as a derivative under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging. We report the warrant at fair value within warrant asset in our consolidated balance sheets and changes in the fair value of the warrant are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in our consolidated statement of income. The day-one value attributable to the other side of the warrant, which was recorded as a deferred credit, is reported within other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets and is amortized over the life of the commercial arrangement. See “Note 8 — Fair Value Measurements” for information about the fair value measurement of the warrant.
Fair Value of Derivative Contracts

The following table presents the fair values of our outstanding derivative instruments as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
 Balance Sheet Location20212020
Derivative Assets:
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current assets$63 $12 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instrumentsOther current assets22 23 
WarrantWarrant asset444 1,051 
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther assets24 14 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther assets— 13 
Total derivative assets$553 $1,113 
Derivative Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current liabilities$— $17 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instrumentsOther current liabilities17 25 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current liabilities— 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther liabilities— 
Total derivative liabilities$17 $44 
Total fair value of derivative instruments$536 $1,069 

Under the master netting agreements with the respective counterparties to our derivative contracts, subject to applicable requirements, we are allowed to net settle transactions of the same type 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 on our consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2021, the potential effect of rights of set-off associated with the foreign exchange contracts would be an offset to both assets and liabilities by $18 million, resulting in net derivative assets of $92 million and no net derivative liabilities. As of December 31, 2021, there is no effect of rights of set-off associated with the interest rate contracts.

Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following tables present the activity of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the impact of these derivative contracts on AOCI for the periods indicated (in millions):
 December 31, 2020Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive IncomeLess: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to EarningsDecember 31, 2021
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$(95)$59 $(61)$25 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges10 22 30 
Total$(85)$81 $(59)$55 
 December 31, 2019Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive IncomeLess: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to EarningsDecember 31, 2020
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$(9)$(71)$15 $(95)
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges— 10 — 10 
Total$(9)$(61)$15 $(85)
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Consolidated Statement of Income

The following table summarizes the total gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of income from our foreign exchange derivative contracts by location for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in net revenues$(65)$15 $81 
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in cost of net revenues — — 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in interest and other, net11 (18)(8)
Total gain (loss) recognized from foreign exchange derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income$(50)$(3)$73 

The following table summarizes the total gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of income from our interest rate derivative contracts by location for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Gain (loss) from interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges recognized in interest and other, net$— $— $34 
Gain (loss) from hedged items attributable to hedged risk recognized in interest and other, net— — (34)
Gain (loss) from interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in interest and other, net— — 
Total gain (loss) recognized from interest rate derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income$$— $— 

The following table summarizes the total gain recognized in the consolidated statement of income due to changes in the fair value of the warrant for the periods indicated (in millions): 
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Gain attributable to changes in the fair value of warrant recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net$354 $770 $133 

Notional Amounts of Derivative Contracts

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 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 are determined. The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding derivatives as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20212020
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$2,066 $2,305 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments3,159 3,016 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges400 1,100 
Total$5,625 $6,421 
Credit Risk Our derivatives expose us to credit risk to the extent that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the arrangement. We seek to mitigate such risk by limiting our counterparties to, and by spreading the risk across, major financial institutions. In addition, the potential risk of loss with any one counterparty resulting from this type of credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis. To further limit credit risk, we also enter into collateral security arrangements related to certain interest rate derivative instruments whereby collateral is posted between counterparties if the fair value of the derivative instrument exceeds certain thresholds. Additional collateral would be required in the event of a significant credit downgrade by either party. We are not required to pledge, nor are we entitled to receive, collateral related to our foreign exchange derivative transactions.
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Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities
The following tables present our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2021
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$1,379 $1,379 $— $— 
Short-term investments:
Restricted cash22 22 — — 
Corporate debt securities4,152 — 4,152 — 
Government and agency securities25 — 25 — 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values1,745 1,745 — — 
Total short-term investments5,944 1,767 4,177 — 
Equity investment in Adevinta5,391 5,391 — — 
Derivatives553 — 109 444 
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securities950 — 950 — 
Government and agency securities777 — 777 — 
Equity investment under the fair value option725 — — 725 
Total long-term investments2,452 — 1,727 725 
Total financial assets$15,719 $8,537 $6,013 $1,169 
Liabilities:
Derivatives$17 $— $17 $— 

December 31, 2020
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$1,101 $890 $211 $— 
Short-term investments:
Restricted cash137 137 — — 
Corporate debt securities2,255 — 2,255 — 
Total short-term investments2,392 137 2,255 — 
Derivatives1,113 — 62 1,051 
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securities286 — 286 — 
Total long-term investments286 — 286 — 
Total financial assets$4,892 $1,027 $2,814 $1,051 
Liabilities:
Derivatives$44 $— $44 $— 
Our financial assets and liabilities are valued using market prices on both active markets (Level 1), less active markets (Level 2) and little or no market activity (Level 3). 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. Level 3 instrument valuations typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. We did not have any transfers of financial instruments between valuation levels during 2021 or 2020.

Other financial instruments, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, are carried at cost, which approximates their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

Fair value measurement of derivative instruments

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 warrant, which is accounted for as a derivative instrument, is valued using a Black-Scholes model. Key assumptions used in the valuation include risk-free interest rates; Adyen’s common stock price, equity volatility and common stock outstanding; exercise price; and details specific to the warrant. The value is also probability adjusted for management’s assumptions with respect to vesting of the remaining three tranches which are each subject to meeting processing volume milestone targets. These assumptions and the probability of meeting processing volume milestone targets may have a significant impact on the value of the warrant. Refer to “Note 7 — Derivative Instruments” for further details on our derivative instruments.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the opening to closing balance of the warrant measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20212020
Opening balance at beginning of period$1,051 $281 
Exercise of options under warrant(961)— 
Change in fair value354 770 
Closing balance at end of period$444 $1,051 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the warrant as of December 31, 2021 (in millions, except percentages):
Fair value Valuation techniqueUnobservable Input
Range (weighted average)(1)
Warrant$444 Black-Scholes and Monte CarloProbability of vesting
0.0% - 55.0% (50.0%)
Equity volatility
(39%)
(1)Probability of vesting were weighted by the unadjusted value of the tranches. For volatility, the average represents the arithmetic average of the points within the range and is not weighted by the relative fair value or notional amount.
Fair value measurement of equity investments

Certain of our equity investments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including our equity investment in Adevinta, equity investments with readily determinable fair values and equity investment under the fair value option.

Our equity investment in Adevinta is accounted for under the fair value option and classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the fair value is measured based on Adevinta’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date. Our equity investments with readily determinable fair values are also classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets.
Our equity investment in Gmarket was initially recognized on November 14, 2021 in connection with the sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea to Emart. This equity investment is accounted for under the fair value option and its initial valuation of $728 million was based on the sale price of eBay Korea. There were no indicators of a potential material change in fair value of the investment between the date of recognition and December 31, 2021. The fair value of the investment was $725 million as of December 31, 2021 due to foreign currency adjustments. This investment is classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as valuation of the investment going forward will reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset.

Refer to “Note 6 — Investments” for further details about our equity investments.
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Balance Sheet Components
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]  
Balance Sheet Components Balance Sheet Components
Contract Balances

Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. Accounts receivable represents amounts invoiced and revenue recognized prior to invoicing when we have satisfied our performance obligation and have the unconditional right to payment. The allowance for doubtful accounts and authorized credits is estimated based upon our assessment of various factors including historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, current economic conditions reasonable and supportable forecasts and other factors that may affect our customers’ ability to pay. The allowance for doubtful accounts and authorized credits was $74 million and $136 million as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, we reported allowances for doubtful accounts of $42 million reflecting a decrease of $55 million, net of write-offs of $134 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Deferred revenue consists of fees received related to unsatisfied performance obligations at the end of the period. Due to the generally short-term duration of contracts, the majority of the performance obligations are satisfied in the following reporting period. The amount of revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021 that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period was $47 million. The amount of revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2020 that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period was $64 million.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 December 31,
2021 2020
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$1,379 $1,101 
Customer accounts— 
Restricted cash included in short-term investments22 137 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$1,406 $1,238 

Customer accounts and funds receivable
December 31,
20212020
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$$— 
Funds receivable676 290 
Customer accounts and funds receivable$681 $290 

Other Current Assets
 December 31,
2021 2020
(In millions)
Payment processor advances$453 $363 
Prepaid expenses114 109 
Other442 308 
Other current assets$1,009 $780 
Property and Equipment, Net
 December 31,
2021 2020
(In millions)
Computer equipment and software$4,747  $4,585 
Land and buildings, including building improvements779  744 
Leasehold improvements356  320 
Furniture and fixtures140  141 
Construction in progress and other77  155 
Property and equipment, gross6,099  5,945 
Accumulated depreciation(4,863) (4,653)
Property and equipment, net$1,236  $1,292 

Total depreciation expense on our property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 totaled $485 million, $560 million and $572 million, respectively.

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
 December 31,
2021 2020
(In millions)
Compensation and related benefits$517 $523 
Sales and use tax and VAT accruals396 323 
Advertising accruals172 207 
Operating lease liabilities150 153 
Other613 561 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$1,848 $1,767 
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Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
The following table summarizes the carrying value of our outstanding debt (in millions, except percentages):
CouponAs ofEffectiveAs ofEffective
 RateDecember 31, 2021 Interest RateDecember 31, 2020 Interest Rate
Long-Term Debt
Floating Rate Notes:
Senior notes due 2023
LIBOR plus 0.87%
$400 1.100 %$400 1.187 %
Fixed Rate Notes:
Senior notes due 20223.800 %750 3.989 %750 3.989 %
Senior notes due 20222.600 %605 2.678 %1,000 2.678 %
Senior notes due 20232.750 %750 2.866 %750 2.866 %
Senior notes due 20243.450 %750 3.531 %750 3.531 %
Senior notes due 20251.900 %800 1.803 %800 1.803 %
Senior notes due 20261.400 %750 1.252 %— — %
Senior notes due 20273.600 %850 3.689 %850 3.689 %
Senior notes due 20302.700 %950 2.623 %950 2.623 %
Senior notes due 20312.600 %750 2.186 %— — %
Senior notes due 20424.000 %750 4.114 %750 4.114 %
Senior notes due 20513.650 %1,000 2.517 %— — %
Senior notes due 20566.000 %— — %750 6.547 %
Total senior notes9,105 7,750 
Hedge accounting fair value adjustments (1)
10 
Unamortized premium/(discount) and debt issuance costs(30)(20)
Less: Current portion of long-term debt(1,355)— 
Total long-term debt7,727 7,740 
Short-Term Debt
Current portion of long-term debt1,355 — 
Other short-term borrowings— 
Total short-term debt1,355 
Total Debt$9,082 $7,746 
(1)    Includes the fair value adjustments to debt associated with terminated interest rate swaps which are being recorded as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the related notes.

Senior Notes

Effective March 1, 2021, the company redeemed the $750 million aggregate principal amount of the 6.000% senior notes due 2056. Total cash consideration paid was $750 million, as the redemption price was equal to 100% of the principal amount. In addition, we paid accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount.

In March 2021, we settled cash tender offers with holders of approximately 39% of the total outstanding $1 billion aggregate principal amount of the 2.600% senior fixed rate notes due 2022. Total cash consideration paid for these purchases was $405 million and the carrying amount of the notes was $395 million, resulting in a loss on extinguishment of $10 million (including immaterial fees and other costs associated with the tender), which was recorded in interest and other, net in our consolidated statement of income. In addition, we paid any accrued interest on the tendered notes up to, but not including the date of settlement.

In May 2021, we issued senior notes, in an aggregate principal amount of $2.5 billion, which consisted of $750 million of 1.400% fixed rate notes due 2026, $750 million of 2.600% fixed rate notes due to 2031 and $1.0 billion of 3.650% fixed rate notes due 2051.
In March 2020, we issued $500 million of 1.900% fixed rate notes due 2025 and $500 million of 2.700% fixed rate notes due 2030. In June 2020, we issued $300 million of additional 1.900% fixed rate notes due 2025 and $450 million of additional 2.700% fixed rate notes due 2030.

We used a portion of these proceeds to complete a tender offer to purchase any and all of the $750 million aggregate principal amount of our 2.875% senior fixed rate notes due in 2021 for aggregate cash consideration paid of $771 million. The loss on extinguishment of $10 million (including an immaterial amount of fees and other costs associated with the tender) and the premium of $11 million were recorded in interest and other, net in our consolidated statement of income. In addition, we paid accrued interest up to the settlement date.

In June 2020, $500 million of our 2.150% senior fixed rate notes matured and were repaid.

In July 2020, we exercised our option to redeem in whole the 3.250% senior fixed rate notes due in 2020 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of $500 million, plus accrued interest.

In 2019, $400 million of floating rate notes and $1.15 billion of 2.200% fixed rate notes matured and were repaid.

None of the floating rate notes are redeemable prior to maturity. We may redeem some or all of the other fixed rate notes of each series at any time and from time to time prior to their maturity, generally at a make-whole redemption price, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

If a change of control triggering event (as defined in the applicable senior notes) occurs with respect to the 3.800% fixed rate notes due 2022, the floating rate notes due 2023, the 2.750% fixed rate notes due 2023, the 1.900% fixed rate notes due 2025, the 1.400% fixed rate notes due 2026, the 3.600% fixed rate notes due 2027, the 2.700% fixed rate notes due 2030, the 2.600% fixed rate notes due 2031 or the 3.650% fixed rate notes due 2051, we must, subject to certain exceptions, offer to repurchase all of the notes of the applicable series at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

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 with customary grace periods in certain circumstances, including payment defaults and bankruptcy-related defaults.

To help achieve our interest rate risk management objectives, during the second quarter of 2020, we entered into interest rate swap agreements that effectively converted $400 million of our LIBOR-based floating-rate debt to a fixed-rate basis. These swaps were designated as cash flow hedges and have maturity dates in 2023.

The effective interest rates for our senior notes include the interest payable, the amortization of debt issuance costs and the amortization of any original issue discount and premium on these senior notes. Interest on these senior notes is payable either quarterly or semiannually. Interest expense associated with these senior notes, including amortization of debt issuance costs, during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was approximately $257 million, $284 million and $301 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the estimated fair value of these senior notes, using Level 2 inputs, was approximately $9.5 billion and $8.3 billion, respectively.

Commercial Paper

We have a commercial paper program pursuant to which we may issue commercial paper notes in an aggregate principal amount at maturity of up to $1.5 billion outstanding at any time with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were no commercial paper notes outstanding.

Credit Agreement

In March 2020, we entered into a credit agreement that provides for an unsecured $2 billion five-year credit facility. We may also, subject to the agreement of the applicable lenders, increase commitments under the revolving
credit facility by up to $1 billion. Funds borrowed under the credit agreement may be used for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes. The credit agreement replaced our prior $2 billion unsecured revolving credit agreement dated November 2015, which was terminated effective March 2020.

As of December 31, 2021, no borrowings were outstanding under our $2 billion credit agreement. However, as described above, we have an up to $1.5 billion commercial paper program and are required to maintain 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, in an aggregate amount of $1.5 billion. As of December 31, 2021, no borrowings were outstanding under our commercial paper program; therefore, $2 billion of borrowing capacity was available for other purposes permitted by the credit agreement, subject to customary conditions to borrowing. The credit agreement includes a covenant limiting our consolidated leverage ratio to no more than 4.0:1.0, subject to, upon the occurrence of a qualified material acquisition, if so elected by us, a step-up to 4.5:1.0 for the four fiscal quarters completed following such qualified material acquisition. The credit agreement includes customary events of default, with corresponding grace periods in certain circumstances, including payment defaults, cross-defaults and bankruptcy-related defaults. In addition, the credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions regarding the incurrence of liens and subsidiary indebtedness, in each case, subject to customary exceptions. The credit agreement also contains customary representations and warranties. 

We were in compliance with all financial covenants in our outstanding debt instruments for the period ended December 31, 2021.

Future Maturities

The following table presents expected future principal maturities as of the date indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2021
Fiscal Years:
2022$1,355 
20231,150 
2024750 
2025800 
2026750 
Thereafter4,300 
Total future maturities$9,105 

In February 2022, the company redeemed the $750 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.800% senior notes due March 2022. Total cash consideration paid was $750 million, as the redemption price was equal to 100% of the principal amount. In addition, we paid accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We have operating leases for office space, data centers and other corporate assets that we utilize under lease arrangements.

The following table presents a summary of leases by balance sheet location as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 December 31,
Balance Sheet Location20212020
Assets
OperatingOperating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets$289 $430 
Liabilities
Operating - currentAccrued expenses and other current liabilities$150 $153 
Operating - noncurrentOperating lease liabilities200 316 
Total lease liabilities$350 $469 


The following table presents components of lease expense for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
Statement of Income Location202120202019
Operating lease costs (1)
Cost of net revenues, Sales and marketing, Product development and General and administrative expenses$178 $160 $168 
(1)Includes variable lease payments and sublease income that were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

The following table presents the maturity of lease liabilities under our non-cancelable operating leases as of the date indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2021
2022$156 
2023110 
202438 
202527 
202614 
Thereafter21 
Total lease payments366 
Less interest(16)
Present value of lease liabilities$350 


Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 totaled $192 million, $176 million and $179 million, respectively. Rent expense includes operating lease costs as well as expense for non-lease components such as common area maintenance.
The following table presents supplemental information related to our leases included in the consolidated balance sheet as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
20212020
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases3.11 years3.74 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases2.06 %2.04 %


The following table presents supplemental information related to our leases for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$165 $145 $152 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases$38 $84 $87 
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of December 31, 2021, 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.

We have a cash pooling arrangement with a financial institution for cash management purposes. This arrangement allows for cash withdrawals from the financial institution based upon our aggregate operating cash balances held within the same financial institution (“Aggregate Cash Deposits”). This arrangement also allows 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 the financial institution as a basis for calculating our net interest expense or income under the arrangement. As of December 31, 2021, we had a total of $3.7 billion in aggregate cash deposits, partially offset by $3.5 billion in cash withdrawals, held within the financial institution under the cash pooling arrangement.

Litigation and Other Legal Matters
 
Overview

We are involved in legal and regulatory proceedings on an ongoing basis. Many of these proceedings are in early stages and may seek an indeterminate amount of damages. 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. 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 of losses arising directly from the proceeding (i.e., monetary damages or amounts paid in judgment or settlement) is not material. If we cannot estimate the probable or reasonably possible loss or range of losses arising from a proceeding, we have disclosed that fact. In assessing the materiality of a 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 Overview, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of losses that could potentially result from the application of such non-monetary remedies.

Amounts accrued for legal and regulatory proceedings for which we believe a loss is probable were not material for the year ended December 31, 2021. We have concluded, based on currently available information, that reasonably possible losses arising directly from the proceedings (i.e., monetary damages or amounts paid in judgment or settlement) in excess of our recorded accruals are also not material. However, legal and regulatory proceedings are inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. If one or more matters were resolved against us in a reporting period for amounts in excess of management’s expectations, the impact on our operating results or financial condition for that reporting period could be material. Legal fees are expensed as incurred.
General Matters

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 could be subject to additional patent infringement claims involving various aspects of our business as our products and services continue to expand in scope and complexity. Such claims may be brought directly or indirectly against us 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 acquisitions and divestitures and in cases where we are entering new lines of business. 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 business (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 practices, prices, rules, policies or customer/user agreements violate applicable law or that we have acted unfairly and/or not acted in conformity with such practices, prices, rules, policies or agreements. Further, the number and significance of these disputes and inquiries are increasing as the political and regulatory landscape changes and, as we have 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.

From time to time, the Company receives subpoenas or requests for information from various government agencies, typically for potential misconduct by sellers on the Company’s Marketplace platforms. More recently, the Company has received subpoenas or requests for information from government agencies related to potential liability of the Company for products sold by sellers on the Marketplace platforms. The Company generally responds to government subpoenas and requests in the ordinary course of business and in a cooperative, thorough and timely manner. These responses sometimes require time and effort and can result in considerable costs being incurred by the Company.

In this regard, the Company has responded to inquiries from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding products sold on the Marketplace platforms alleged to violate certain laws and regulations, including regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency and, separately, regulations of the Drug Enforcement Agency. If the Company is found to be liable for such activities on the Marketplace, it could be subject to monetary damages, changes in our business practices, or other remedies that could have a material adverse impact on our business. At this time, we are unable to estimate the possible loss because the matters are still under investigation and involve novel legal questions relevant to the Company’s potential liability. Given the uncertainties involved, the ultimate resolution of these matters may be material to our operating results for a particular period, depending on, among other factors, the size of the loss or liability imposed and the level of our net income or loss for that period.

Indemnification Provisions

We entered into a separation and distribution agreement and various other agreements with PayPal to govern the separation and relationship of the two companies. These agreements provide for specific indemnity and liability obligations and could lead to disputes between us and PayPal, which may be significant. In addition, the indemnity rights we have against PayPal under the agreements may not be sufficient to protect us and our indemnity obligations to PayPal may be significant.
In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our directors, executive officers and certain other officers. These agreements require us to indemnify such individuals, to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, for certain liabilities to which they may become subject as a result of their affiliation with us. 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. 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 consolidated statement of income in connection with our indemnification provisions have not been significant, either individually or collectively.
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Stockholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock

We are authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by Delaware law, to issue preferred stock in one or more series; to establish the number of shares included within each series; to fix the rights, preferences and privileges of the shares of each wholly unissued series and any related qualifications, limitations or restrictions; and to increase or decrease the number of shares of any series (but not below the number of shares of a series then outstanding) without any further vote or action by our stockholders. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were 10 million shares of $0.001 par value preferred stock authorized for issuance, and no shares issued or outstanding.

Common Stock

Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes us to issue 3.6 billion shares of common stock.

Stock Repurchase Programs

Our stock repurchase programs are intended to programmatically offset the impact of dilution from our equity compensation programs and, subject to market conditions and other factors, to make opportunistic and programmatic 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. 

In January 2019, our Board authorized a $4.0 billion stock repurchase program, in January 2020 our Board authorized an additional $5.0 billion stock repurchase program, in February 2021 our Board authorized an additional $4.0 billion stock repurchase program and in August 2021 our Board authorized an additional $3.0 billion stock repurchase program. These stock repurchase programs have no expiration from the date of authorization.

In February 2022, our Board authorized an additional $4.0 billion stock repurchase program, with no expiration from the date of authorization.

On October 29, 2021, we entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements (the “2021 ASR Agreements”) with two financial institutions (each a “2021 ASR Counterparty”), as part of our share repurchase program. Under the 2021 ASR Agreements, we paid an aggregate amount of $2.5 billion to the 2021 ASR Counterparties and received an initial delivery of approximately 29.3 million shares of our common stock, which were recorded as a $2,125 million increase to treasury stock. In December 2021, the 2021 ASR Agreement with one of the 2021 ASR Counterparties settled and resulted in a delivery of approximately 3.4 million additional shares of our common stock, which were recorded as a $187.5 million increase to treasury stock. The remaining $187.5 million was evaluated as an unsettled forward contract indexed to our own stock, classified within stockholders’ equity.

Subsequent to December 31, 2021, the 2021 ASR Agreement with the remaining 2021 ASR Counterparty settled and resulted in a delivery of approximately 3.3 million additional shares of our common stock. The related forward contract was settled and recorded as a $187.5 million increase to treasury stock. In total under the 2021 ASR Agreements, approximately 36.0 million shares were repurchased at an average price per share of $69.43.
On February 13, 2020, we entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements (the “2020 ASR Agreements”) with three financial institutions (each a “2020 ASR Counterparty”), as part of our share repurchase program. Under the 2020 ASR Agreements, we paid an aggregate amount of $3.0 billion to the 2020 ASR Counterparties and received an initial delivery of approximately 69 million shares of our common stock, which shares were recorded as a $2.55 billion increase to treasury stock. The remaining $450 million was evaluated as an unsettled forward contract indexed to our own stock, classified within stockholders’ equity. In July 2020, the 2020 ASR Agreements settled and resulted in approximately 74 million shares repurchased at an average price per share of $40.77 and the forward contract was settled and recorded as an increase to treasury stock.

The stock repurchase activity under our stock repurchase programs during 2021 was as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
Shares Repurchased (1)
Average Price per Share (2)
Value of Shares
Repurchased (2)
Remaining Amount Authorized
Balance as of January 1, 2021$2,033 
Authorization of additional plan in February 20214,000 
Authorization of additional plan in August 20213,000 
Repurchase of shares of common stock67 $67.86 $4,542 (4,542)
Accelerated share repurchases (3)
33 $2,312 $(2,312)
Unsettled forward contract for share repurchase— $188 $(188)
Balance as of December 31, 2021$1,991 
(1)These repurchased shares of common stock were recorded as treasury stock and were accounted for under the cost method. None of the repurchased shares of common stock have been retired.
(2)Excludes broker commissions.
(3)As indicated above, under the 2021 ASR Agreements, we paid an aggregate amount of $2.5 billion to the 2021 ASR Counterparties and received an initial delivery of 29.3 million shares of our common stock. In December 2021, we settled a 2021 ASR Agreement with one of the 2021 ASR Counterparties and received 3.4 million additional shares. In January 2022, the 2021 ASR Agreement with the remaining ASR Counterparty settled and resulted in delivery of approximately 3.3 million additional shares.

Dividends

The company paid a total of $466 million, $447 million and $473 million in cash dividends during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. In February 2022, we declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share of common stock to be paid on March 18, 2022 to stockholders of record as of March 10, 2022.
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Employee Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefit Plans
Equity Incentive Plans

We have equity incentive plans under which we grant equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance-based restricted stock units (“PBRSUs”), stock payment awards, performance share units and total shareholder return performance share units (“TSR PSUs”), to our directors, officers and employees. As of December 31, 2021, 755 million shares were authorized under our equity incentive plans and 40 million shares were available for future grant.

RSU awards granted to eligible employees under our equity incentive plans generally vest in annual or quarterly installments over a period of three to five years, are subject to the employees’ continuing service to us and do not have an expiration date.

In 2021, 2020 and 2019, certain executives were eligible to receive PBRSUs. PBRSU awards are subject to performance and time-based vesting requirements. The target number of shares subject to the PBRSU award are adjusted based on our business performance measured against the performance goals approved by the Compensation and Human Capital Committee at the beginning of the performance period. Generally, if the performance criteria are satisfied, one-half of the award vests in March following the end of the performance period and the other half of the award vests in March of the following year.

During 2020, our Chief Executive Officer was granted TSR PSUs with performance and time-based vesting requirements. The number of stock units ultimately received will depend on our total shareholder return relative to that of the S&P 500 index over two and three year measurement periods. The target number of shares will be divided into two tranches, with each tranche corresponding to 50% of the target shares. The first tranche will vest in full on the second anniversary of the grant date and second tranche will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date.

Deferred Stock Units

Prior to December 31, 2016, we granted deferred stock units to each non-employee director (other than Mr. Omidyar) at the time of our annual meeting of stockholders and to new non-employee directors upon their election to the Board. Each deferred stock unit award granted to a new non-employee director upon election to the Board vests 25% one year from the date of grant, and at a rate of 2.08% per month thereafter. In addition, directors were permitted to elect to receive, in lieu of annual retainer and committee chair fees and at the time these fees would otherwise be payable, fully vested deferred stock units with an initial value equal to the amount based on the fair market value of common stock at the date of grant. Following termination of a non-employee director’s service on the Board, deferred stock units granted prior to August 1, 2013 are payable in stock or cash (at our election), while deferred stock units granted on or after August 1, 2013 are payable solely in stock. As of December 31, 2021, there were approximately 109,993 deferred stock units outstanding, which are included in our restricted stock unit activity below. As of December 31, 2016, we no longer grant deferred stock units.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

We have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) for all eligible employees. Under the plan, shares of our common stock may be purchased over an offering period with a maximum duration of two years at 85% of the lower of the fair market value on the first day of the applicable offering period or on the last day of the six-month purchase period. Employees may purchase shares having a value not exceeding 10% of their eligible compensation during an offering period. During 2021, 2020 and 2019, employees purchased approximately 2 million, 3 million and 3 million shares under this plan at average prices of $38.93, $25.93 and $25.24 per share, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, approximately 3 million shares of common stock were reserved for future issuance.

Stock Option Activity

No stock options were granted in 2021, 2020 and 2019.
During 2021, 2020 and 2019, the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised under our equity incentive plans was $2 million, $15 million and $20 million, respectively, determined as of the date of option exercise.

Restricted Stock Unit Activity

The following table presents RSU activity (including PBRSUs that have been earned) under our equity incentive plans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 (in millions, except per share amounts):
 UnitsWeighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
(per share)
Outstanding as of January 1, 202125 $35.85 
Awarded and assumed12 $63.98 
Vested(11)$39.93 
Forfeited(6)$40.56 
Outstanding as of December 31, 202120 $48.73 
Expected to vest as of December 31, 202117 

During 2021, 2020 and 2019, the aggregate intrinsic value of RSUs vested under our equity incentive plans was $697 million, $552 million and $609 million, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

The following table presents stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Cost of net revenues$47 $40 $44 
Sales and marketing83 85 69 
Product development196 154 164 
General and administrative151 138 138 
Total stock-based compensation expense$477 $417 $415 
Capitalized in product development$12 $14 $14 

As of December 31, 2021, there was approximately $735 million of unearned stock-based compensation that will be expensed from 2022 through 2026. If there are any modifications or cancellations of the underlying unvested awards, we may be required to accelerate, increase or cancel all or a portion of the remaining unearned stock-based compensation expense. Future unearned stock-based compensation will increase to the extent we grant additional equity awards, change the mix of grants between stock options and restricted stock units or assume unvested equity awards in connection with acquisitions.

Employee Savings Plans
We have a defined contribution plan, which is qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Participating employees may contribute up to 50% of their eligible compensation, but not more than statutory limits. During the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, we contributed one dollar for each dollar a participant contributed, with a maximum contribution of 4% of each employee’s eligible compensation, subject to a maximum employer contribution of $11,600, $11,400 and $11,200 per employee for each period, respectively. Our non-U.S. employees are covered by various other savings plans. Total expense for these plans was $54 million, $46 million and $45 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The following table presents the components of income from continuing operations before taxes for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2021  2020  2019
United States$1,608   $1,167   $179 
International(1,210)  2,178   1,473 
$398 $3,345 $1,652 

The following table summarizes the income tax provision (benefit) for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2021 2020 2019
Current:  
Federal$472  $266  $48 
State and local128  87  23 
Foreign228  91  149 
$828  $444  $220 
Deferred:  
Federal$(755) $(73) $(159)
State and local(125) (8) (44)
Foreign198  495  202 
(682) 414  (1)
$146  $858  $219 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the difference between the actual provision for income taxes and the provision computed by applying the federal statutory rate of 21% to income before income taxes for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2021 2020 2019
Provision at statutory rate$84  $703  $347 
Foreign income taxed at different rates19  19  13 
Other taxes on foreign operations89 19 (19)
Stock-based compensation(26) (4) (4)
State taxes, net of federal benefit 80  (24)
Research and other tax credits(39) (28) (29)
Impact of tax rate change(3)43 (21)
Effective settlement of audits— — (69)
Non-deductible executive compensation10 10 
Other 17  15 
$146 $858 $219 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to be reversed. The following table summarizes significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 As of December 31,
 2021 2020
Deferred tax assets: 
Net operating loss, capital loss and credits$191  $173 
Accruals and allowances356  390 
Stock-based compensation12  10 
Amortizable tax basis in intangibles3,174 3,471 
Net deferred tax assets3,733  4,044 
Valuation allowance(136) (149)
3,597  3,895 
Deferred tax liabilities: 
Outside basis differences(3,136)(2,165)
Acquisition-related intangibles(37) (36)
Depreciation and amortization(202) (219)
Net unrealized gain on investments(84)(307)
(3,459) (2,727)
$138  $1,168 

As of December 31, 2021, our federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes were approximately $13 million, $43 million and $248 million, respectively. The federal and state net operating loss carryforwards are subject to various limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state tax laws. If not utilized, the federal and state net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2024 and 2023, respectively. The carryforward periods on our foreign net operating loss carryforwards are as follows: $5 million do not expire and $243 million are subject to valuation allowance and begin to expire in 2027. As of December 31, 2021, state tax credit carryforwards for income tax purposes were approximately $175 million. Most of the state tax credits carry forward indefinitely.

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we maintained a valuation allowance with respect to certain of our deferred tax assets relating primarily to operating losses in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions and certain state tax credits that we believe are not likely to be realized.

We have recognized the tax consequences of all foreign unremitted earnings and management has no specific plans to indefinitely reinvest the unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as of the balance sheet date. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, $697 million and $791 million, respectively, of our liability for deemed repatriation of foreign earnings was included in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. We have not provided for deferred taxes on outside basis differences in our investments in our foreign subsidiaries that are unrelated to unremitted earnings. These basis differences will be indefinitely reinvested. A determination of the unrecognized deferred taxes related to these other components of our outside basis difference is not practicable.

In connection with the transfer of our Classifieds business on June 24, 2021 we recorded $2.1 billion of income tax expense as part of income from discontinued operations, of which $1.7 billion was a deferred tax liability for the outside basis difference related to our receipt of Adevinta shares. Through the remainder of 2021, the deferred tax liability has decreased with the change in fair value of the Adevinta investment, which has been recorded in income from continuing operations following the transaction close date through December 31, 2021.
The following table presents changes in unrecognized tax benefits for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the beginning of the period$420 $387 $544 
Increases related to prior period tax positions30 37 
Decreases related to prior period tax positions(5)(15)(114)
Increases related to current period tax positions42 39 28 
Settlements(2)(21)(108)
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the end of the period$461 $420 $387 

As of December 31, 2021, gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits of $461 million included $50 million of unrecognized tax benefits indemnified by PayPal. As of December 31, 2020, gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits of $420 million included $50 million of unrecognized tax benefits indemnified by PayPal. If total unrecognized tax benefits were realized in a future period, it would result in a tax benefit of $318 million. Of this amount, approximately $46 million of unrecognized tax benefit is indemnified by PayPal and a corresponding receivable would be reduced upon a future realization. As of December 31, 2021, our liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits were included in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.

We recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. In 2021 and 2020, tax benefits of $6 million and $10 million, respectively, were included in tax expense for interest and penalties. The amount of interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 was approximately $46 million and $39 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 2010 to 2020 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 tax years after 2009 include, among others, the U.S. (Federal and California), Germany, Israel, Singapore, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
 
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.
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Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, net and Interest and Other, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]  
Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, net and Interest and Other, Net Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, Net and Interest and Other, Net
The following table presents components of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2021  2020  2019
Change in fair value of equity investment in Adevinta$(3,070)$— $— 
Gain (loss) on sale of shares in Adevinta (1)
— — 
Change in fair value of warrant354 770 133 
Change in fair value of equity investment in Adyen(10)— — 
Change in fair value of equity investment in KakaoBank403 239 — 
Gain (loss) on sale of shares in KakaoBank83 — — 
Impairment of equity investment in Paytm Mall(160)— — 
Gain (loss) on other investments (2)
26 (2)— 
Total gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net$(2,365)  $1,007   $133 
(1)Gain (loss) on sale of shares in Adevinta included an $88 million gain recognized on the sale of the shares offset by a $79 million loss from the change in fair value of the shares sold through the date of sale.
(2)Gain (loss) on other investments primarily included: (i) in 2021, primarily a $41 million upward adjustment and a $10 million impairment recorded on equity investments without readily determinable fair values; (ii) in 2020, primarily a $40 million impairment recorded on an investment and a $37 million gain for the receipt of proceeds that were held in escrow related to a long-term investment that was sold in 2018.

The following table presents components of interest and other, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Interest income$19 $38 $112 
Interest expense(269)(304)(311)
Foreign exchange and other90 (32)(52)
Total interest and other, net$(160)$(298)$(251)
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following tables summarize the changes in AOCI for the periods indicated (in millions):
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsUnrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Estimated Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2020$(85)$$654 $42 $616 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications91 (11)(201)(17)(138)
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI(59)125 13 80 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)150 (12)(326)(30)(218)
Balance as of December 31, 2021$65 $(7)$328 $12 $398 
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsUnrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Estimated Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2019$(9)$$363 $25 $384 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(61)— 291 14 244 
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI15 — — (3)12 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(76)— 291 17 232 
Balance as of December 31, 2020$(85)$$654 $42 $616 

The following table summarizes reclassifications out of AOCI for periods indicated (in millions):
Details about AOCI Components 
Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI for the
Year Ended December 31,
20212020
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange contractsNet revenues$(65)$15 
Foreign exchange contractsCost of net revenues— 
Interest rate contractsInterest and other, net— 
Total, from continuing operations before income taxes(59)15 
Income taxes13 (3)
Total, from continuing operations net of income taxes(46)12 
Unrealized gains (losses) on investmentsInterest and other, net— 
Total, before income taxes— 
Income taxes— — 
Total, net of income taxes— 
Foreign currency translationDiscontinued operations net of income taxes125 — 
Total reclassifications for the periodTotal, net of income taxes$80 $12 
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Restructuring
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Restructuring
The following table summarizes restructuring reserve activity during 2021 (in millions):
 Employee Severance and Benefits
Accrued liability as of January 1, 2021$— 
Charges35 
Payments(34)
Accrued liability as of December 31, 2021$

During the first quarter of 2021, management approved plans that included the reduction in workforce and other exit costs. The reduction was substantially completed in the first quarter of 2021 and resulted in a pre-tax charge of $35 million.

During the first quarter of 2020 we substantially completed the reduction in workforce that was approved by management during the fourth quarter of 2019. We incurred pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $7 million primarily during the first quarter of 2020 in connection with the action taken in the fourth quarter of 2019 and made payments of approximately $34 million during 2020.

During the first quarter of 2019, management approved a plan to drive operational improvement that included the reduction of workforce. The reduction was substantially completed in the first quarter of 2019 and resulted in pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $39 million. During the fourth quarter of 2019, management approved a plan to drive operational improvement that included the reduction of workforce. We incurred a pre-tax charge of $25 million, which was primarily related to employee severance and benefits.
The restructuring charges incurred in 2021, 2020 and 2019 were included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income.
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Supplementary Data - Quarterly Financial Data - Unaudited
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]  
Supplementary Data — Quarterly Financial Data — Unaudited
Supplementary Data — Quarterly Financial Data — Unaudited

The following tables present certain unaudited consolidated quarterly financial information for each of the eight quarters in the two year period ended December 31, 2021. This quarterly information has been prepared on the same basis as the Consolidated Financial Statements and includes all adjustments necessary to state fairly the information for the periods presented. Our StubHub, Classifieds and Korea businesses are classified as discontinued operations.

Quarterly Financial Data
(Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
Quarter Ended
March 31June 30September 30December 31
2021
Net revenues$2,638 $2,668 $2,501 $2,613 
Gross profit$2,032 $1,996 $1,823 $1,919 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$568 $294 $283 $(893)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
$73 $10,440 $(19)$2,862 
Net income (loss)$641 $10,734 $264 $1,969 
Income (loss) per share - basic:
Continuing operations$0.83 $0.44 $0.44 $(1.47)
Discontinued operations0.11 15.48 (0.03)4.72 
Net income (loss) per share - basic$0.94 $15.92 $0.41 $3.25 
Income (loss) per share - diluted:
Continuing operations$0.82 $0.43 $0.43 $(1.47)
Discontinued operations0.10 15.25 (0.03)4.72 
Net income (loss) per share - diluted$0.92 $15.68 $0.40 $3.25 
Weighted-average shares:
Basic681 674 647 606 
Diluted693 685 658 606 
Quarter Ended
March 31June 30September 30December 31
2020
Net revenues$1,821 $2,337 $2,258 $2,478 
Gross profit$1,467 $1,920 $1,780 $1,930 
Income from continuing operations$421 $689 $605 $772 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
$2,991 $57 $59 $73 
Net income (loss)$3,412 $746 $664 $845 
Income per share - basic:
Continuing operations$0.56 $0.98 $0.87 $1.12 
Discontinued operations3.97 0.08 0.08 0.11 
Net income (loss) per share - basic$4.53 $1.06 $0.95 $1.23 
Income (loss) per share - diluted:
Continuing operations$0.56 $0.97 $0.86 $1.11 
Discontinued operations3.95 0.08 0.08 0.10 
Net income (loss) per share - diluted$4.51 $1.05 $0.94 $1.21 
Weighted-average shares:
Basic753 703 696 688 
Diluted757 711 708 697 
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Financial Statement Schedule
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Financial Statement Schedule
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
The Financial Statement Schedule II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS for continuing operations as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Balance at Beginning of PeriodCharged/ Credited to Net IncomeCharged to Other AccountCharges Utilized/ Write-offsBalance at End of Period
(In millions)
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts
Year Ended December 31, 2019$63 $109 $— $(91)$81 
Year Ended December 31, 2020$81 $132 $— $(116)$97 
Year Ended December 31, 2021$97 $79 $— $(134)$42 
Allowance for Authorized Credits
Year Ended December 31, 2019$31 $(3)$— $— $28 
Year Ended December 31, 2020$28 $11 $— $— $39 
Year Ended December 31, 2021$39 $(8)$— $$32 
Allowance for Transaction Losses
Year Ended December 31, 2019$23 $153 $— $(153)$23 
Year Ended December 31, 2020$23 $198 $— $(189)$32 
Year Ended December 31, 2021$32 $343 $— $(287)$88 
Tax Valuation Allowance
Year Ended December 31, 2019$62 $42 $(1)$(7)$96 
Year Ended December 31, 2020$96 $53 $— $— $149 
Year Ended December 31, 2021$149 $$(12)$(7)$136 
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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Use of Estimates Use of Estimates The preparation of 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 losses, legal contingencies, income taxes, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, investments, 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 financial statements are consolidated and include the financial statements of eBay Inc., our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIE”) where we are 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. Generally, 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, including those in which the fair value option has been elected. For equity method investments, our share of the investees’ results of operations is included in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net and this investment balance is included in long-term investments. For equity investments under the fair value option, the change in fair value of the investment is included in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net and this investment balance is included in long-term investments. Investments in entities where we hold less than a 20% ownership interest are generally accounted for as equity investments to be measured at fair value or, under an election, at cost if it does not have readily determinable fair value, in which case the carrying value would be adjusted upon the occurrence of an observable price change in an orderly transaction for identical or similar instruments or impairment.
Revenue recognition
Revenue recognition
We recognize revenue when we transfer control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.
Net transaction revenues
Our net transaction revenues primarily include final value fees, feature fees, including fees to promote listings, and listing fees from sellers in our Marketplace. Our net transaction revenues also include store subscription and other fees often from large enterprise sellers. Our net transaction revenues are reduced by incentives provided to our customers.
We identified one performance obligation to sellers on our Marketplace platform, which is to connect buyers and sellers on our secure and trusted Marketplace platforms, including payment processing activities. Final value fees are recognized when an item is sold on a Marketplace platform, satisfying this performance obligation. There may be additional services available to Marketplace sellers, mainly to promote or feature listings, that are not distinct within the context of the contract. Accordingly, fees for these additional services are recognized when the single performance obligation is satisfied. Promoted listing fees are recognized when the item is sold and feature and listing fees are recognized when an item is sold, or when the contract expires.
Store subscription and other nonstandard listing contracts may contain multiple performance obligations, including discounts on future services. Determining whether performance obligations should be accounted for separately or combined may require significant judgment. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on its stand-alone selling price (“SSP”). In instances where SSP is not directly observable, we generally estimate selling prices based on when they are sold to customers of a similar nature and geography. These estimates are generally based on pricing strategies, market factors, strategic objectives and observable inputs. Store subscription revenues are recognized over the subscription period, and discounts offered through store subscription or nonstandard listing contracts are recognized when the options are exercised or when the options expire.
Further, to drive traffic to our platforms, we provide incentives to buyers and sellers in various forms including discounts on fees, discounts on items sold, coupons and rewards. Evaluating whether a promotion or incentive is a payment to a customer may require significant judgment. Promotions and incentives which are consideration payable to a customer are recognized as a reduction of revenue at the later of when revenue is recognized or when we pay or promise to pay the incentive. Promotions and incentives to most buyers on our Marketplace platforms, to whom we have no performance obligation, are recognized as sales and marketing expense. In addition, we may provide credits to customers when we refund certain fees. Credits are accounted for as variable consideration at contract inception when estimating the amount of revenue to be recognized when a performance obligation is satisfied to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur and updated as additional information becomes available.
Marketing services and other revenues

Our marketing services and other revenues are derived principally from the sale of advertisements and revenue sharing arrangements. Advertising revenue is derived principally from the sale of online advertisements which are based on “impressions” (i.e., the number of times that an advertisement appears in pages viewed by users of our platforms) or “clicks” (which are generated each time users on our platforms click through our advertisements to an advertiser’s designated website) delivered to advertisers. We use the output method and apply the practical expedient to recognize advertising revenue in the amount to which we have a right to invoice. For contracts with target advertising commitments with rebates, estimated payout is accounted for as a variable consideration to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur.

Revenues related to revenue sharing arrangements are recognized based on whether we are the principal and are responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified services or whether we are an agent arranging for those services to be provided by our partners. Determining whether we are a principal or agent in these contracts may require significant judgment. If we are the principal, we recognize revenue in the gross amount of consideration received from the customer, whereas if we are an agent, we recognize revenue net of the consideration due to our partners at a point in time when the services are provided. Our most significant revenue share arrangements are with shipping service providers. We are primarily acting as an agent in these contracts and revenues are recognized at a point in time when we have satisfied our promise of connecting the shipping service provider to our customer.
Internal use software and platform development costs Internal use software and platform development costs Direct costs incurred to develop software for internal use and platform development costs are capitalized and amortized over an estimated useful life of one to five years. During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we capitalized costs, primarily related to labor and stock-based compensation, of $127 million and $129 million, respectively. Amortization of previously capitalized amounts was $133 million, $139 million and $150 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Costs related to the design or maintenance of internal use software and platform development are expensed as incurred.
Advertising expense Advertising expense We expense the costs of producing advertisements at the time production occurs and expense the cost of communicating advertisements in the period during which the advertising space or airtime is used, in each case as sales and marketing expense. Internet advertising expenses are recognized based on the terms of the individual agreements, which are generally over the greater of the ratio of the number of impressions delivered over the total number of contracted impressions, on a pay-per-click basis, or on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.
Stock-based compensation Stock-based compensation We have equity incentive plans under which we grant equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), total shareholder return performance stock units (“TSR PSUs”), performance-based restricted stock units, and performance share units, to our directors, officers and employees. We primarily issue RSUs. We determine compensation expense associated with RSUs based on the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant. We determine compensation expense associated with stock options based on the estimated grant date fair value method using the Black-Scholes valuation model. We generally recognize compensation expense using a straight-line amortization method over the respective vesting period for awards that are ultimately expected to vest. Accordingly, stock-based compensation expense for 2021, 2020 and 2019 has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. When estimating forfeitures, we consider voluntary termination behaviors as well as trends of actual option forfeitures. We recognize a benefit or provision from stock-based compensation in earnings as a component of income tax expense to the extent that an incremental tax benefit or deficiency is realized by following the ordering provisions of the tax law.
Provision for transaction losses
Provision for transaction losses

Provision for transaction losses consists primarily of losses resulting from our buyer protection programs, payment misuse including chargebacks for unauthorized credit card use and merchant related chargebacks due to non-delivery of goods or services and account takeovers.
Provision for transaction losses represent our estimate of actual losses based on our historical experience and many other factors including changes to our protection programs, the impact of regulatory changes as well as economic conditions such as COVID-19.
Provision for credit losses and Customer accounts and funds receivable
Provision for credit losses

Provision for credit losses consist of bad debt expense associated with our accounts receivable balance. These losses are recorded in provision for transaction losses in our consolidated statement of income.

We are exposed to credit losses primarily through our receivables from sellers or advertisers. We develop estimates to reflect the risk of credit loss which are based on historical loss trends adjusted for asset specific attributes, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of the economic conditions that will exist through the contractual life of the financial asset. Our receivables are recovered over a period of 0-180 days, therefore, forecasted changes to economic conditions are not expected to have a significant effect on the estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts, except in extraordinary circumstances. We write off the asset when it is no longer deemed collectible or when it goes past due 180 days whichever is earlier, with certain limited exceptions.
We monitor our ongoing credit exposure through an active review of collection trends. Our activities include monitoring the timeliness of payment collection, managing dispute resolution and performing timely account reconciliations. We may employ collection agencies to pursue recovery of defaulted receivables.

Customer accounts and funds receivable

These balances represent payments in transit and cash received and held by financial institutions and payment processors associated with marketplace activity and awaiting settlement or are installment collections from financial institutions.
We are exposed to credit losses from customer accounts and funds receivable balances held by third party financial institutions. We assess these balances for credit loss based on a review of the average period for which the funds are held, credit ratings of the financial institutions and by assessing the probability of default and loss given default models.
Payment processor advances
Payment processor advances

Payment processor advances represent amounts prefunded to and held by payment processors in order to fund outflows in the normal course of the transaction lifecycle, including but not limited to payment processor fees, seller account payouts, and incentives such as coupons or gift cards. Payment processor advances are recorded within other current assets in our consolidated balance sheet. Other accounts are used to collect and remit indirect taxes from the buyer to the local tax authorities and to transfer shipping label proceeds from the seller to the relevant shipping service providers. Generally, changes in balances that impact the determination of net income, such as payment processor fees and incentives are presented within operating activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows. Changes in balances that pertain solely to payment intermediation activities (e.g. seller pay-out services) are presented within financing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.
Customer accounts and funds payable
Customer accounts and funds payable

These balances primarily represent the Company’s liability towards its customers to settle the funds from the completed transactions on the platform associated with marketplace activity.
Income taxes
Income taxes

Significant judgment is required in determining our tax expense and in evaluating our tax positions, including evaluating uncertainties and the complexity of taxes on foreign earnings. We review our tax positions quarterly and adjust the balances as new information becomes available. Tax positions are evaluated for potential reserves for uncertainty based on the estimated probability of sustaining the position under examination. Our income tax rate is affected by the tax rates that apply to our foreign earnings including U.S. minimum taxes on foreign earnings. The deferred tax benefit derived from the amortization of our intellectual property is based on the fair value, which has been agreed with foreign tax authorities. The deferred tax benefit may from time to time change based on changes in tax rates. 

We account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires the recognition of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on provisions of enacted tax laws; the effects of future changes in tax laws or rates are not anticipated. If necessary, the measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced by the amount of any tax benefits that are not expected to be realized based on available evidence.
We report a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased, which may include bank deposits, U.S. Treasury securities, time deposits, and certificates of deposit.

We consider cash to be restricted when withdrawal or general use is legally restricted. Our restricted cash balance is primarily comprised of cash on deposit with banks restricted to safeguard seller payables.
Investments
Investments

Short-term investments are primarily comprised of corporate debt securities, commercial paper and government and agency securities. Short-term investments are investments with original maturities of less than one year when purchased, are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value using the specific identification method. Short-term investments also include equity securities with readily determinable fair values that can be sold in active markets.

Long-term investments are primarily comprised of corporate debt securities, government and agency securities, equity investment under the fair value option, equity investments under the equity method of accounting and equity investments without readily determinable fair values. Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value using the specific identification method.

Unrealized gains and losses on our available-for-sale debt securities are excluded from earnings and reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of related estimated income tax provisions or benefits. We periodically assess our portfolio of debt investments for impairment. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position, this assessment first takes into account our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria are met, the debt security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through interest and other, net. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, we assess whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, we consider the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and any adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss may exist, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses will be recorded through interest and other, net, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any additional impairment not recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of an available-for-sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. These changes are recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Our equity investments include equity investments with readily determinable fair values, equity investments without readily determinable fair values and equity investments under the equity method of accounting, including those in which the fair value option has been elected. Our equity investment in Adevinta is described in a separate section under “Equity investment in Adevinta” in this Note.

Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are investments in publicly-traded companies for which we do not exercise significant influence and are measured at fair value based on the respective closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate, as applicable, at the period end date. Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are non-marketable equity securities, which are investments in privately-held companies for which we do not exercise significant influence and are accounted for under the measurement alternative. Under the measurement alternative, the carrying value is measured at cost
minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. We perform a qualitative fair value assessment on a quarterly basis over our equity investments without readily determinable fair values to identify any changes in basis or impairments. Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are considered impaired when there is an indication that the fair value of our interest is less than the carrying amount. Changes in value and impairments of equity investments without readily determinable fair values are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

We account for equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the equity method or under the fair value option. For equity method investments, our consolidated results of operations include, as a component of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net, our share of the net income or loss of the equity investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Our share of equity method investees’ results of operations was not material for any period presented. We perform a qualitative impairment assessment on a quarterly basis over our equity method investments. Equity method investments are considered impaired when there is an indication of an other-than-temporary decline in value below the carrying amount. Impairments and any other adjustments to equity method investments are recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Equity investment under the fair value option is measured at fair value based on a quarterly valuation analysis and is classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation reflects management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the equity investment. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.
Equity Investment in Adevinta
Equity investment in Adevinta

At the initial recognition of our equity investment in Adevinta on June 24, 2021, we elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income. We report the investment at fair value within equity investment in Adevinta in our consolidated balance sheet. The investment is classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. The fair value of the equity investment is measured based on Adevinta’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate. We believe the fair value option election creates more transparency of the current value of our shares in the equity investment for Adevinta.
Leases
Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. Operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the discount rate for the lease at the commencement date. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable for our operating leases, we generally use an incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of future lease payments. Operating right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are generally recognized based on the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability. Our leases have remaining lease terms of up to eight years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to five years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within one year. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for our data center leases. Lease and non-lease components for all other leases are accounted for separately.

Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, other current liabilities and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
Property and equipment Property and equipment Property and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation for equipment, buildings and leasehold improvements commences once they are ready for our intended use. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally, one to three years for computer equipment and software, up to thirty years for buildings and building improvements, the shorter of five years or the term of the lease for leasehold improvements and three years for furniture, fixtures and vehicles. Land is not depreciated.
Goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill is tested for impairment at a minimum on an annual basis at the reporting unit level. A qualitative assessment can be performed to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If the reporting unit does not pass the qualitative assessment, then the reporting unit’s carrying value is compared to its fair value. The fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using income and market approaches. Goodwill is considered impaired if the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach, uses expected future operating results and a market participant discount rate. The market approach uses comparable company prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions (either publicly traded entities or mergers and acquisitions) to develop pricing metrics to be applied to historical and expected future operating results of our reporting unit. Failure to achieve these expected results, changes in the discount rate or market pricing metrics may cause a future impairment of goodwill at the reporting unit. We conducted our annual impairment test of goodwill as of August 31, 2021 and 2020 and determined that no adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill for any reporting unit was required. 
Intangible assets consist of purchased customer lists and user base, marketing related, developed technologies and other intangible assets, including patents and contractual agreements. Intangible assets are amortized over the period of estimated benefit using the straight-line method and estimated useful lives ranging from one to three years. No significant residual value is estimated for intangible assets.
Impairment of long-lived assets Impairment of long-lived assets We evaluate long-lived assets (including leases and intangible assets) for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. An asset is considered impaired if its carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flow the asset is expected to generate.
Foreign currency
Foreign currency

Most of our foreign subsidiaries use the local currency of their respective countries as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Gains and losses resulting from the translation of our consolidated balance sheet are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are recognized as interest and other, net.
Derivative instruments
Derivative instruments

We use derivative financial instruments, primarily forwards, options and swaps, to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. We may also use other derivative instruments not designated as hedges, such as forwards to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. 

We also entered into a warrant agreement in addition to a commercial agreement with Adyen that, subject to meeting certain conditions, entitles us to acquire a fixed number of shares up to 5% of Adyen’s fully diluted issued
and outstanding share capital at a specific date. The warrant is accounted for as a derivative instrument under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging.
Concentration of credit risk
Concentration of credit risk

Our cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, customer accounts and funds receivable, available-for-sale debt securities and derivative instruments are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality. Our accounts receivable are derived from revenue earned from customers. In each of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, no customer accounted for more than 10% of net revenues. Our derivative instruments expose us to credit risk to the extent that our counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreements.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles and also simplification of areas such as franchise taxes, step-up in tax basis goodwill, separate entity financial statements and interim recognition of enactment of tax laws or rate changes. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2021 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In 2020, the FASB issued new guidance to decrease diversity in practice and increase comparability for the accounting of certain equity securities and investments under the equity method of accounting. The standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2021 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Net Income Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of basic and diluted net income per share
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in millions, except per share amounts):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations$252 $2,487 $1,433 
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes13,356 3,180 353 
Net income$13,608 $5,667 $1,786 
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of common stock - basic652 710 849 
Dilutive effect of equity incentive awards11 
Weighted average shares of common stock - diluted663 718 856 
Income per share - basic:
Continuing operations$0.39 $3.50 $1.69 
Discontinued operations20.48 4.48 0.41 
Net income per share - basic$20.87 $7.98 $2.10 
Income per share - diluted:
Continuing operations$0.38 $3.46 $1.68 
Discontinued operations20.16 4.43 0.41 
Net income per share - diluted$20.54 $7.89 $2.09 
Common stock equivalents excluded from income per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive18 
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Discontinued Operations (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Financial results of discontinued operations
Discontinued operations

The following table presents financial results from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our consolidated statement of income for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 
2021 (1)(2)
2020 (3)
2019
eBay Korea income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$2,870 $55 $83 
Classifieds income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes10,485 197 217 
StubHub income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
2,930 59 
PayPal and Enterprise income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes— (2)(6)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$13,356 $3,180 $353 
(1) Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(2)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(3)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020 and the related gain on sale.
The following table presents cash flows for discontinued operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 
2021 (1)(2)
2020 (3)
2019
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities
$(25)$142 $167 
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities
(411)328 378 
StubHub net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities— (1,055)153 
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities$(436)$(585)$698 
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities
$2,611 $(40)$22 
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities
2,469 (54)(114)
StubHub net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities— 4,067 (21)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities $5,080 $3,973 $(113)
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities
$25 $(10)$(6)
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities
— (2)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities25 (12)$(4)
(1)Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(2)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(3)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020 and the related gain on sale.

eBay Korea

The financial results of eBay Korea are presented as income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on our consolidated statement of income through November 14, 2021, when the sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea was completed. The following table presents the financial results of eBay Korea (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 
2021 (1)
20202019
Net revenues$1,409 $1,377 $1,207 
Cost of net revenues815 676 551 
Gross profit594 701 656 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing529 548 502 
Product development64 59 46 
General and administrative38 18 17 
Provision for transaction losses— — 
Total operating expenses631 626 565 
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations(37)75 91 
Interest and other, net— 
Pre-tax gain on sale3,240 — — 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes3,205 75 97 
Income tax benefit (provision)(335)(20)(14)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$2,870 $55 $83 
(1)Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
The following table presents the aggregate carrying amounts of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations for eBay Korea in the consolidated balance sheet as of the date indicated (in millions):
 December 31,
2020
Carrying amounts of assets included as part of discontinued operations:
Cash and cash equivalents$327 
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable, net50 
Customer accounts and funds receivable649 
Other current assets45 
Property and equipment, net66 
Goodwill390 
Operating lease right-of-use assets79 
Other assets14 
Total assets classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet$1,626 
Carrying amounts of liabilities included as part of discontinued operations:
Short-term debt$12 
Accounts payable54 
Customer accounts and funds payable673 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities91 
Deferred revenue12 
Income taxes payable13 
Operating lease liabilities64 
Deferred tax liabilities(9)
Long-term debt
Other liabilities
Total liabilities classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet
$918 

Classifieds

The financial results of Classifieds are presented as income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on our consolidated statement of income through June 24, 2021, when the transfer of Classifieds was completed. Each period presented below includes the impact of intercompany revenue agreements through June 24, 2021. The impact of these intercompany revenue agreements to net revenues and cost of net revenues was $5 million for the period from January 1, 2021 through June 24, 2021, and $14 million and $20 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The continuing revenue and cash flows are not considered to be material.
The following table presents the financial results of Classifieds (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 
2021 (1)
20202019
Net revenues$565 $980 $1,043 
Cost of net revenues63 103 82 
Gross profit502 877 961 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing183 286 335 
Product development105 161 150 
General and administrative76 124 59 
Provision for transaction losses17 15 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets— 11 
Total operating expenses366 594 570 
Income from operations of discontinued operations136 283 391 
Interest and other, net— — (2)
Pre-tax gain on sale12,534 — — 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes12,670 283 389 
Income tax provision(2,185)(86)(172)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$10,485 $197 $217 
(1)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.

The following table presents the aggregate carrying amounts of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations for Classifieds in the consolidated balance sheet as of the date indicated (in millions):
 December 31, 2020
Carrying amounts of assets included as part of discontinued operations:
Cash and cash equivalents$23 
Accounts receivable, net117 
Other current assets30 
Long-term investments32 
Property and equipment, net31 
Goodwill465 
Intangible assets, net35 
Operating lease right-of-use assets20 
Deferred tax assets435 
Total assets classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet$1,188 
Carrying amounts of liabilities included as part discontinued operations:
Accounts payable$18 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities104 
Deferred revenue
Income taxes payable35 
Operating lease liabilities11 
Deferred tax liabilities278 
Other liabilities
Total liabilities classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet
$452 
StubHub

The financial results of StubHub are presented as income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on our consolidated statement of income. The following table presents the financial results of StubHub (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 2021
2020 (1)
2019
Net revenues$— $100 $1,121 
Cost of net revenues— 31 290 
Gross profit— 69 831 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing— 51 491 
Product development— 26 114 
General and administrative30 125 
Provision for transaction losses— 23 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets— 
Total operating expenses111 762 
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations(1)(42)69 
Pre-tax gain on sale12 3,868 — 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes11 3,826 69 
Income tax provision(10)(896)(10)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$$2,930 $59 
(1)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020, and includes the gain on sale recorded for the StubHub transaction.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of goodwill balances and adjustments
The following table presents goodwill activity for the periods indicated (in millions):
 December 31,
2019
Goodwill
Acquired
 Adjustments December 31,
2020
Goodwill
Acquired
 Adjustments December 31,
2021
Goodwill$4,155 $— $130 $4,285 $22 $(129)$4,178 
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Segments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Summary of breakdown of net revenues by type
The following table summarizes net revenues by type for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Net revenues by type:
Net transaction revenues$9,772 $8,243 $6,581 
Marketing services and other revenues648 651 848 
Total net revenues$10,420 $8,894 $7,429 
Summary of allocation of net revenues and long-lived assets based on geography
The following table summarizes the allocation of net revenues based on geography for the periods indicated (in millions): 
 Year Ended December 31,
 2021  2020  2019
Net revenues by geography:
U.S.$5,048   $4,151   $3,303 
United Kingdom1,913   1,678   1,323 
Germany1,249   1,106   1,034 
Rest of world2,210   1,959   1,769 
Total net revenues$10,420 $8,894 $7,429 

Net revenues, inclusive of the effects of foreign exchange during each period, are attributed to U.S. and international geographies primarily based upon the country in which the seller, platform that displays advertising, other service provider, or customer, as the case may be, is located. Long-lived assets attributed to the U.S. and international geographies are based upon the country in which the asset is located or owned.

The following table summarizes the allocation of long-lived tangible assets based on geography as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20212020
Long-lived tangible assets by geography:
U.S.$1,400 $1,575 
International125 147 
Total long-lived tangible assets$1,525 $1,722 
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Investments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Investments [Abstract]  
Fair value of short and long-term investments classified as available for sale
The following tables summarize the unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value of our investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities and restricted cash as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 December 31, 2021
 Gross
Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
Short-term investments:     
Restricted cash$22   $—   $—  $22 
Corporate debt securities4,151     —  4,152 
Government and agency securities25   —   —  25 
$4,198   $  $—  $4,199 
Long-term investments:     
Corporate debt securities$954   $  $(5) $950 
Government and agency securities779   —   (2) 777 
$1,733   $  $(7) $1,727 
 
 December 31, 2020
 Gross
Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
Short-term investments:     
Restricted cash$137   $—   $—  $137 
Corporate debt securities2,252     —  2,255 
$2,389 $$— $2,392 
Long-term investments:     
Corporate debt securities$284   $  $—  $286 
$284   $  $—  $286 
Estimated fair values of short and long-term investments classified as available for sale by date of contractual maturity
The following table presents estimated fair values of our short-term and long-term investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities and restricted cash by date of contractual maturity as of the date indicated (in millions): 
 December 31, 2021
One year or less (including restricted cash of $22)
$4,199 
One year through two years442 
Two years through three years752 
Three years through four years391 
Four years through five years124 
Thereafter18 
Total$5,926 
Schedule of equity investments
The following table summarizes our equity investments as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
 Balance Sheet Location20212020
Equity investments with readily determinable fair valuesShort-term investments$1,745 $— 
Equity investment in AdevintaEquity investment in Adevinta5,391 — 
Equity investment under the fair value optionLong-term investments725 — 
Equity investments under the equity method of accountingLong-term investments38 
Equity investments without readily determinable fair valuesLong-term investments85 539 
Total equity investments$7,984 $547 
Summarized financial information of investment in Adevinta
The following tables present Adevinta’s summarized financial information on a one-quarter lag. Adevinta’s financial information is prepared on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). We have made certain adjustments to Adevinta’s summarized financial information to address differences between IFRS and GAAP that materially impact the summarized financial information presented below. Any other differences between IFRS and GAAP did not have a material impact on Adevinta’s summarized financial information. The period presented in the table below commenced on June 24, 2021 when we retained an equity investment in Adevinta upon completion of the transfer of our Classifieds business (in millions):
July 1, 2021(1) through
September 30, 2021
Revenue$450 
Gross profit$147 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$
Net income (loss)$
Net income (loss) attributable to Adevinta$
(1)Adevinta’s income statement activity for the stub period of June 24, 2021 to June 30, 2021 was excluded from the summarized financial information as the impact was considered to be immaterial.

September 30, 2021
Current assets$613 
Noncurrent assets$16,424 
Current liabilities$679 
Noncurrent liabilities$4,044 
Noncontrolling interests$20 
Summarized financial information of other equity method investments
The following tables present summarized financial information of our equity investments accounted for under the equity method in the aggregate on a one-quarter lag. Financial information of certain of our equity method investments is prepared on the basis of local generally accepted accounting principles. We have made certain adjustments as applicable to address differences between local generally accepted accounting principles and US GAAP that materially impact the summarized financial information. Any other differences between US GAAP and local generally accepted accounting principles did not have any material impact on the summarized financial information of the equity method investments presented below in the aggregate.

During the period in which we recognize an equity method investment, the summarized financial information reflects activity from the date of recognition. The tables below exclude the summarized financial information of our equity investment in Gmarket as the summarized financial information is presented on a one-quarter lag. The tables below also exclude the summarized financial information of our equity investment in Adevinta which is separately disclosed above under the heading “Equity investment in Adevinta.”

Twelve months ended September 30,
202120202019
(In millions)
Revenue$41 $31 $30 
Gross profit$12 $10 $
Income (loss) from continuing operations$$$
Net income (loss)$$$
Net income (loss) attributable to the equity method investments$$$
September 30,
20212020
(In millions)
Current assets$76 $31 
Noncurrent assets$20 $21 
Current liabilities$26 $
Noncurrent liabilities$$— 
Noncontrolling interests$$
Schedule of investments without readily determinable fair value
The following table summarizes the total carrying value related to equity investments without readily determinable fair values still held for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
20212020
Carrying value, beginning of period$539 $307 
Additions22 
Upward adjustments for observable price changes41 239 
Downward adjustments for observable price changes and impairment(170)(40)
Transfers out from investments without readily determinable fair values(312)— 
Foreign currency translation and other(18)11 
Carrying value, end of period$85 $539 
Summary of unrealized gains and losses
The following table summarizes unrealized gains and losses related to equity investments held at December 31, 2021 and presented within gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 20212020
Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments$(2,716)$200 
Less: Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments sold during the period (1)
92 — 
Total unrealized gains/(losses) on equity investments still held at December 31, 2021
$(2,808)$200 
(1)Includes gains/(losses) realized on the change in fair value of the shares sold on the respective dates of sale.
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Derivative Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Fair value of outstanding derivative instruments
The following table presents the fair values of our outstanding derivative instruments as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
 Balance Sheet Location20212020
Derivative Assets:
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current assets$63 $12 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instrumentsOther current assets22 23 
WarrantWarrant asset444 1,051 
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther assets24 14 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther assets— 13 
Total derivative assets$553 $1,113 
Derivative Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current liabilities$— $17 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instrumentsOther current liabilities17 25 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current liabilities— 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther liabilities— 
Total derivative liabilities$17 $44 
Total fair value of derivative instruments$536 $1,069 
Summary of activity of derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting and the impact of designated derivative contracts on accumulated other comprehensive income
The following tables present the activity of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the impact of these derivative contracts on AOCI for the periods indicated (in millions):
 December 31, 2020Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive IncomeLess: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to EarningsDecember 31, 2021
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$(95)$59 $(61)$25 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges10 22 30 
Total$(85)$81 $(59)$55 
 December 31, 2019Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive IncomeLess: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to EarningsDecember 31, 2020
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$(9)$(71)$15 $(95)
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges— 10 — 10 
Total$(9)$(61)$15 $(85)
Schedule of location in financial statements of recognized gains or losses related to derivative instruments
The following table summarizes the total gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of income from our foreign exchange derivative contracts by location for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in net revenues$(65)$15 $81 
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in cost of net revenues — — 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in interest and other, net11 (18)(8)
Total gain (loss) recognized from foreign exchange derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income$(50)$(3)$73 

The following table summarizes the total gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of income from our interest rate derivative contracts by location for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Gain (loss) from interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges recognized in interest and other, net$— $— $34 
Gain (loss) from hedged items attributable to hedged risk recognized in interest and other, net— — (34)
Gain (loss) from interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in interest and other, net— — 
Total gain (loss) recognized from interest rate derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income$$— $— 

The following table summarizes the total gain recognized in the consolidated statement of income due to changes in the fair value of the warrant for the periods indicated (in millions): 
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Gain attributable to changes in the fair value of warrant recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net$354 $770 $133 
Schedule of notional amounts of derivatives outstanding The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding derivatives as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20212020
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$2,066 $2,305 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments3,159 3,016 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges400 1,100 
Total$5,625 $6,421 
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Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis
The following tables present our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2021
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$1,379 $1,379 $— $— 
Short-term investments:
Restricted cash22 22 — — 
Corporate debt securities4,152 — 4,152 — 
Government and agency securities25 — 25 — 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values1,745 1,745 — — 
Total short-term investments5,944 1,767 4,177 — 
Equity investment in Adevinta5,391 5,391 — — 
Derivatives553 — 109 444 
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securities950 — 950 — 
Government and agency securities777 — 777 — 
Equity investment under the fair value option725 — — 725 
Total long-term investments2,452 — 1,727 725 
Total financial assets$15,719 $8,537 $6,013 $1,169 
Liabilities:
Derivatives$17 $— $17 $— 

December 31, 2020
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$1,101 $890 $211 $— 
Short-term investments:
Restricted cash137 137 — — 
Corporate debt securities2,255 — 2,255 — 
Total short-term investments2,392 137 2,255 — 
Derivatives1,113 — 62 1,051 
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securities286 — 286 — 
Total long-term investments286 — 286 — 
Total financial assets$4,892 $1,027 $2,814 $1,051 
Liabilities:
Derivatives$44 $— $44 $— 
Schedule of assets measured using significant unobservable inputs
The following table presents a reconciliation of the opening to closing balance of the warrant measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20212020
Opening balance at beginning of period$1,051 $281 
Exercise of options under warrant(961)— 
Change in fair value354 770 
Closing balance at end of period$444 $1,051 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the warrant as of December 31, 2021 (in millions, except percentages):
Fair value Valuation techniqueUnobservable Input
Range (weighted average)(1)
Warrant$444 Black-Scholes and Monte CarloProbability of vesting
0.0% - 55.0% (50.0%)
Equity volatility
(39%)
(1)Probability of vesting were weighted by the unadjusted value of the tranches. For volatility, the average represents the arithmetic average of the points within the range and is not weighted by the relative fair value or notional amount.
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Balance Sheet Components (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]  
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 December 31,
2021 2020
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$1,379 $1,101 
Customer accounts— 
Restricted cash included in short-term investments22 137 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$1,406 $1,238 
Restrictions on cash and cash equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 December 31,
2021 2020
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$1,379 $1,101 
Customer accounts— 
Restricted cash included in short-term investments22 137 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$1,406 $1,238 
Customer accounts and funds receivable
Customer accounts and funds receivable
December 31,
20212020
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$$— 
Funds receivable676 290 
Customer accounts and funds receivable$681 $290 
Schedule of other current assets
Other Current Assets
 December 31,
2021 2020
(In millions)
Payment processor advances$453 $363 
Prepaid expenses114 109 
Other442 308 
Other current assets$1,009 $780 
Schedule of property and equipment, net
Property and Equipment, Net
 December 31,
2021 2020
(In millions)
Computer equipment and software$4,747  $4,585 
Land and buildings, including building improvements779  744 
Leasehold improvements356  320 
Furniture and fixtures140  141 
Construction in progress and other77  155 
Property and equipment, gross6,099  5,945 
Accumulated depreciation(4,863) (4,653)
Property and equipment, net$1,236  $1,292 
Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
 December 31,
2021 2020
(In millions)
Compensation and related benefits$517 $523 
Sales and use tax and VAT accruals396 323 
Advertising accruals172 207 
Operating lease liabilities150 153 
Other613 561 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$1,848 $1,767 
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Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Carrying value of outstanding debt
The following table summarizes the carrying value of our outstanding debt (in millions, except percentages):
CouponAs ofEffectiveAs ofEffective
 RateDecember 31, 2021 Interest RateDecember 31, 2020 Interest Rate
Long-Term Debt
Floating Rate Notes:
Senior notes due 2023
LIBOR plus 0.87%
$400 1.100 %$400 1.187 %
Fixed Rate Notes:
Senior notes due 20223.800 %750 3.989 %750 3.989 %
Senior notes due 20222.600 %605 2.678 %1,000 2.678 %
Senior notes due 20232.750 %750 2.866 %750 2.866 %
Senior notes due 20243.450 %750 3.531 %750 3.531 %
Senior notes due 20251.900 %800 1.803 %800 1.803 %
Senior notes due 20261.400 %750 1.252 %— — %
Senior notes due 20273.600 %850 3.689 %850 3.689 %
Senior notes due 20302.700 %950 2.623 %950 2.623 %
Senior notes due 20312.600 %750 2.186 %— — %
Senior notes due 20424.000 %750 4.114 %750 4.114 %
Senior notes due 20513.650 %1,000 2.517 %— — %
Senior notes due 20566.000 %— — %750 6.547 %
Total senior notes9,105 7,750 
Hedge accounting fair value adjustments (1)
10 
Unamortized premium/(discount) and debt issuance costs(30)(20)
Less: Current portion of long-term debt(1,355)— 
Total long-term debt7,727 7,740 
Short-Term Debt
Current portion of long-term debt1,355 — 
Other short-term borrowings— 
Total short-term debt1,355 
Total Debt$9,082 $7,746 
(1)    Includes the fair value adjustments to debt associated with terminated interest rate swaps which are being recorded as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the related notes.
Schedule of expected future principal maturities
The following table presents expected future principal maturities as of the date indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2021
Fiscal Years:
2022$1,355 
20231,150 
2024750 
2025800 
2026750 
Thereafter4,300 
Total future maturities$9,105 
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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases, by balance sheet location
The following table presents a summary of leases by balance sheet location as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 December 31,
Balance Sheet Location20212020
Assets
OperatingOperating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets$289 $430 
Liabilities
Operating - currentAccrued expenses and other current liabilities$150 $153 
Operating - noncurrentOperating lease liabilities200 316 
Total lease liabilities$350 $469 
Components of lease expenses and supplemental information
The following table presents components of lease expense for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
Statement of Income Location202120202019
Operating lease costs (1)
Cost of net revenues, Sales and marketing, Product development and General and administrative expenses$178 $160 $168 
(1)Includes variable lease payments and sublease income that were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
The following table presents supplemental information related to our leases included in the consolidated balance sheet as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
20212020
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases3.11 years3.74 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases2.06 %2.04 %


The following table presents supplemental information related to our leases for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$165 $145 $152 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases$38 $84 $87 
Operating lease maturity schedule
The following table presents the maturity of lease liabilities under our non-cancelable operating leases as of the date indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2021
2022$156 
2023110 
202438 
202527 
202614 
Thereafter21 
Total lease payments366 
Less interest(16)
Present value of lease liabilities$350 
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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of share repurchase activity
The stock repurchase activity under our stock repurchase programs during 2021 was as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
Shares Repurchased (1)
Average Price per Share (2)
Value of Shares
Repurchased (2)
Remaining Amount Authorized
Balance as of January 1, 2021$2,033 
Authorization of additional plan in February 20214,000 
Authorization of additional plan in August 20213,000 
Repurchase of shares of common stock67 $67.86 $4,542 (4,542)
Accelerated share repurchases (3)
33 $2,312 $(2,312)
Unsettled forward contract for share repurchase— $188 $(188)
Balance as of December 31, 2021$1,991 
(1)These repurchased shares of common stock were recorded as treasury stock and were accounted for under the cost method. None of the repurchased shares of common stock have been retired.
(2)Excludes broker commissions.
(3)As indicated above, under the 2021 ASR Agreements, we paid an aggregate amount of $2.5 billion to the 2021 ASR Counterparties and received an initial delivery of 29.3 million shares of our common stock. In December 2021, we settled a 2021 ASR Agreement with one of the 2021 ASR Counterparties and received 3.4 million additional shares. In January 2022, the 2021 ASR Agreement with the remaining ASR Counterparty settled and resulted in delivery of approximately 3.3 million additional shares.
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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Schedule of restricted stock units
The following table presents RSU activity (including PBRSUs that have been earned) under our equity incentive plans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 (in millions, except per share amounts):
 UnitsWeighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
(per share)
Outstanding as of January 1, 202125 $35.85 
Awarded and assumed12 $63.98 
Vested(11)$39.93 
Forfeited(6)$40.56 
Outstanding as of December 31, 202120 $48.73 
Expected to vest as of December 31, 202117 
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense
The following table presents stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Cost of net revenues$47 $40 $44 
Sales and marketing83 85 69 
Product development196 154 164 
General and administrative151 138 138 
Total stock-based compensation expense$477 $417 $415 
Capitalized in product development$12 $14 $14 
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Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of income before income tax
The following table presents the components of income from continuing operations before taxes for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2021  2020  2019
United States$1,608   $1,167   $179 
International(1,210)  2,178   1,473 
$398 $3,345 $1,652 
Schedule of components of income tax expense (benefit)
The following table summarizes the income tax provision (benefit) for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2021 2020 2019
Current:  
Federal$472  $266  $48 
State and local128  87  23 
Foreign228  91  149 
$828  $444  $220 
Deferred:  
Federal$(755) $(73) $(159)
State and local(125) (8) (44)
Foreign198  495  202 
(682) 414  (1)
$146  $858  $219 
Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation
The following table presents a reconciliation of the difference between the actual provision for income taxes and the provision computed by applying the federal statutory rate of 21% to income before income taxes for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2021 2020 2019
Provision at statutory rate$84  $703  $347 
Foreign income taxed at different rates19  19  13 
Other taxes on foreign operations89 19 (19)
Stock-based compensation(26) (4) (4)
State taxes, net of federal benefit 80  (24)
Research and other tax credits(39) (28) (29)
Impact of tax rate change(3)43 (21)
Effective settlement of audits— — (69)
Non-deductible executive compensation10 10 
Other 17  15 
$146 $858 $219 
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities The following table summarizes significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 As of December 31,
 2021 2020
Deferred tax assets: 
Net operating loss, capital loss and credits$191  $173 
Accruals and allowances356  390 
Stock-based compensation12  10 
Amortizable tax basis in intangibles3,174 3,471 
Net deferred tax assets3,733  4,044 
Valuation allowance(136) (149)
3,597  3,895 
Deferred tax liabilities: 
Outside basis differences(3,136)(2,165)
Acquisition-related intangibles(37) (36)
Depreciation and amortization(202) (219)
Net unrealized gain on investments(84)(307)
(3,459) (2,727)
$138  $1,168 
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
The following table presents changes in unrecognized tax benefits for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the beginning of the period$420 $387 $544 
Increases related to prior period tax positions30 37 
Decreases related to prior period tax positions(5)(15)(114)
Increases related to current period tax positions42 39 28 
Settlements(2)(21)(108)
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the end of the period$461 $420 $387 
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Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, net and Interest and Other, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]  
Components of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net
The following table presents components of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2021  2020  2019
Change in fair value of equity investment in Adevinta$(3,070)$— $— 
Gain (loss) on sale of shares in Adevinta (1)
— — 
Change in fair value of warrant354 770 133 
Change in fair value of equity investment in Adyen(10)— — 
Change in fair value of equity investment in KakaoBank403 239 — 
Gain (loss) on sale of shares in KakaoBank83 — — 
Impairment of equity investment in Paytm Mall(160)— — 
Gain (loss) on other investments (2)
26 (2)— 
Total gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net$(2,365)  $1,007   $133 
(1)Gain (loss) on sale of shares in Adevinta included an $88 million gain recognized on the sale of the shares offset by a $79 million loss from the change in fair value of the shares sold through the date of sale.
(2)Gain (loss) on other investments primarily included: (i) in 2021, primarily a $41 million upward adjustment and a $10 million impairment recorded on equity investments without readily determinable fair values; (ii) in 2020, primarily a $40 million impairment recorded on an investment and a $37 million gain for the receipt of proceeds that were held in escrow related to a long-term investment that was sold in 2018.
Components of interest and other, net
The following table presents components of interest and other, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Interest income$19 $38 $112 
Interest expense(269)(304)(311)
Foreign exchange and other90 (32)(52)
Total interest and other, net$(160)$(298)$(251)
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income
The following tables summarize the changes in AOCI for the periods indicated (in millions):
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsUnrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Estimated Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2020$(85)$$654 $42 $616 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications91 (11)(201)(17)(138)
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI(59)125 13 80 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)150 (12)(326)(30)(218)
Balance as of December 31, 2021$65 $(7)$328 $12 $398 
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsUnrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Estimated Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2019$(9)$$363 $25 $384 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(61)— 291 14 244 
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI15 — — (3)12 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(76)— 291 17 232 
Balance as of December 31, 2020$(85)$$654 $42 $616 
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income
The following table summarizes reclassifications out of AOCI for periods indicated (in millions):
Details about AOCI Components 
Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI for the
Year Ended December 31,
20212020
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange contractsNet revenues$(65)$15 
Foreign exchange contractsCost of net revenues— 
Interest rate contractsInterest and other, net— 
Total, from continuing operations before income taxes(59)15 
Income taxes13 (3)
Total, from continuing operations net of income taxes(46)12 
Unrealized gains (losses) on investmentsInterest and other, net— 
Total, before income taxes— 
Income taxes— — 
Total, net of income taxes— 
Foreign currency translationDiscontinued operations net of income taxes125 — 
Total reclassifications for the periodTotal, net of income taxes$80 $12 
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Restructuring (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of restructuring activity
The following table summarizes restructuring reserve activity during 2021 (in millions):
 Employee Severance and Benefits
Accrued liability as of January 1, 2021$— 
Charges35 
Payments(34)
Accrued liability as of December 31, 2021$
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Supplementary Data - Quarterly Financial Data - Unaudited (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]  
Schedule of quarterly financial data
Quarterly Financial Data
(Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
Quarter Ended
March 31June 30September 30December 31
2021
Net revenues$2,638 $2,668 $2,501 $2,613 
Gross profit$2,032 $1,996 $1,823 $1,919 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$568 $294 $283 $(893)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
$73 $10,440 $(19)$2,862 
Net income (loss)$641 $10,734 $264 $1,969 
Income (loss) per share - basic:
Continuing operations$0.83 $0.44 $0.44 $(1.47)
Discontinued operations0.11 15.48 (0.03)4.72 
Net income (loss) per share - basic$0.94 $15.92 $0.41 $3.25 
Income (loss) per share - diluted:
Continuing operations$0.82 $0.43 $0.43 $(1.47)
Discontinued operations0.10 15.25 (0.03)4.72 
Net income (loss) per share - diluted$0.92 $15.68 $0.40 $3.25 
Weighted-average shares:
Basic681 674 647 606 
Diluted693 685 658 606 
Quarter Ended
March 31June 30September 30December 31
2020
Net revenues$1,821 $2,337 $2,258 $2,478 
Gross profit$1,467 $1,920 $1,780 $1,930 
Income from continuing operations$421 $689 $605 $772 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
$2,991 $57 $59 $73 
Net income (loss)$3,412 $746 $664 $845 
Income per share - basic:
Continuing operations$0.56 $0.98 $0.87 $1.12 
Discontinued operations3.97 0.08 0.08 0.11 
Net income (loss) per share - basic$4.53 $1.06 $0.95 $1.23 
Income (loss) per share - diluted:
Continuing operations$0.56 $0.97 $0.86 $1.11 
Discontinued operations3.95 0.08 0.08 0.10 
Net income (loss) per share - diluted$4.51 $1.05 $0.94 $1.21 
Weighted-average shares:
Basic753 703 696 688 
Diluted757 711 708 697 
v3.22.0.1
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - The Company (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 18, 2021
Nov. 14, 2021
Jun. 24, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Adevinta              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Percentage of outstanding equity interests retained 33.00%            
Equity investment under fair value option     $ 10,800        
Equity interest percentage 25.00%   44.00%        
Percentage of voting shares acquired     33.00%        
Percentage of non-voting shares acquired     11.00%        
Pre-tax gain from sale of equity securities $ 88            
Unrealized loss 79       $ 3,070    
Income tax expense from sale of equity securities 0            
Adevinta | Permira              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Pre-tax gain from sale of equity securities $ 9       9    
Adevinta | Permira              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Number of voting shares sold 135            
Total cash consideration from sale of equity securities $ 2,300            
GMarket              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Percentage of outstanding equity interests retained   19.99%          
Equity investment under fair value option   $ 728          
eBay Korea              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business         3,240 $ 0 $ 0
Classifieds              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business         $ 12,534 $ 0 $ 0
Discontinued Operations | eBay Korea              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Percentage of outstanding equity interests sold   80.01%          
Proceeds from sale of business   $ 3,000          
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business   3,200          
Currency translation adjustment on disposal of business   81          
Gain on net investment hedge settlement       $ 44      
Income tax expense on disposal of business   $ 369          
Discontinued Operations | Classifieds              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Proceeds from sale of business     $ 2,500        
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business     12,500        
Income tax expense on disposal of business     $ 2,100        
Number of shares to be received from the sale     540        
Consideration received for business disposal     $ 13,300        
v3.22.0.1
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Internal Use Software and Platform Development Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]      
Capitalized in product development $ 127 $ 129  
Amortization of previously capitalized software $ 133 $ 139 $ 150
Internal Use Software and Platform Development Costs | Minimum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives 1 year    
Internal Use Software and Platform Development Costs | Maximum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives 5 years    
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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Advertising Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]      
Advertising expense $ 1.1 $ 1.1 $ 0.8
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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Provision for Credit Losses and Customer Accounts and Funds Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]    
Credit-related loss $ 0 $ 0
Minimum    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]    
Accounts receivable, number of days outstanding 0 days  
Maximum    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]    
Accounts receivable, number of days outstanding 180 days  
v3.22.0.1
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Leases (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Optional termination period 1 year
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease term 8 years
Optional lease renewal term 5 years
v3.22.0.1
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Computer Equipment and Software | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 1 year
Computer Equipment and Software | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 3 years
Building and Building Improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 30 years
Leasehold Improvements  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 5 years
Furniture and Fixtures and Vehicles  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 3 years
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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Minimum  
Intangible Assets:  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 1 year
Maximum  
Intangible Assets:  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 3 years
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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Impairment of long-lived assets $ 0
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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Instruments (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Adyen | Maximum  
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]  
Percentage of share capital that can be acquired 5.00%
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Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Numerator:                      
Income from continuing operations $ (893) $ 283 $ 294 $ 568 $ 772 $ 605 $ 689 $ 421 $ 252 $ 2,487 $ 1,433
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 2,862 (19) 10,440 73 73 59 57 2,991 13,356 3,180 353
Net income $ 1,969 $ 264 $ 10,734 $ 641 $ 845 $ 664 $ 746 $ 3,412 $ 13,608 $ 5,667 $ 1,786
Denominator:                      
Weighted average shares of common stock - basic (in shares) 606 647 674 681 688 696 703 753 652 710 849
Dilutive effect of equity incentive awards (in shares)                 11 8 7
Weighted average shares of common stock - diluted (in shares) 606 658 685 693 697 708 711 757 663 718 856
Income per share - basic:                      
Continuing operations (in usd per share) $ (1.47) $ 0.44 $ 0.44 $ 0.83 $ 1.12 $ 0.87 $ 0.98 $ 0.56 $ 0.39 $ 3.50 $ 1.69
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 4.72 (0.03) 15.48 0.11 0.11 0.08 0.08 3.97 20.48 4.48 0.41
Net income per share - basic (in usd per share) 3.25 0.41 15.92 0.94 1.23 0.95 1.06 4.53 20.87 7.98 2.10
Income per share - diluted:                      
Continuing operations (in usd per share) (1.47) 0.43 0.43 0.82 1.11 0.86 0.97 0.56 0.38 3.46 1.68
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 4.72 (0.03) 15.25 0.10 0.10 0.08 0.08 3.95 20.16 4.43 0.41
Net income per share - diluted (in usd per share) $ 3.25 $ 0.40 $ 15.68 $ 0.92 $ 1.21 $ 0.94 $ 1.05 $ 4.51 $ 20.54 $ 7.89 $ 2.09
Common stock equivalents excluded from income per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in shares)                 1 5 18
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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 14, 2021
Jun. 24, 2021
Feb. 13, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Nov. 18, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Gain on sale of business           $ 0 $ 0 $ (52)  
Cost of net revenues           2,650 1,797 1,585  
Intercompany                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Net revenues           5 14 20  
Cost of net revenues           5 14 20  
Viagogo                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Transaction service agreement, fees       $ 34   34      
Adevinta                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Transaction service agreement, fees   $ 29              
Net revenues         $ 450        
Minimum | Adevinta                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Transaction service agreement, term   6 months              
Minimum | eBay Korea                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Transition service agreement, period 6 months                
Maximum | Adevinta                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Transition service agreement, extension period   6 months              
Transaction service agreement, term   12 months              
Maximum | eBay Korea                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Transition service agreement, extension period 3 months                
Adevinta                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Equity investment under fair value option   $ 10,800              
Equity interest percentage   44.00%             25.00%
eBay Korea                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business           3,240 0 0  
Income taxes of discontinued operations           335 20 14  
StubHub                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business           12 3,868 0  
Income taxes of discontinued operations           10 896 10  
Classifieds                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business           12,534 0 0  
Income taxes of discontinued operations           $ 2,185 $ 86 $ 172  
Discontinued Operations | eBay Korea                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Percentage of outstanding equity interests sold 80.01%                
Proceeds from sale of business $ 3,000                
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business 3,200                
Currency translation adjustment on disposal of business 81                
Gain on net investment hedge settlement       $ 44          
Income tax expense on disposal of business $ 369                
Discontinued Operations | StubHub                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Proceeds received for business disposal     $ 4,100            
Proceeds received for business disposal, net of income taxes and transaction costs     3,200            
Income taxes of discontinued operations     900            
Gain on sale of business     $ 3,900            
Discontinued Operations | Classifieds                  
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                  
Proceeds from sale of business   $ 2,500              
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business   12,500              
Income tax expense on disposal of business   2,100              
Consideration received for business disposal   $ 13,300              
Number of shares to be received from the sale   540              
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Discontinued Operations - Summary of Financial Results (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ 13,356,000 $ 3,180,000 $ 353,000
eBay Korea      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net revenues 1,409,000 1,377,000 1,207,000
Cost of net revenues 815,000 676,000 551,000
Gross profit 594,000 701,000 656,000
Sales and marketing 529,000 548,000 502,000
Product development 64,000 59,000 46,000
General and administrative 38,000 18,000 17,000
Provision for transaction losses 0 1,000 0
Total operating expenses 631,000 626,000 565,000
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations (37,000) 75,000 91,000
Interest and other, net 2,000 0 6,000
Pre-tax gain on sale 3,240,000 0 0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 3,205,000 75,000 97,000
Income tax benefit (provision) (335,000) (20,000) (14,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 2,870,000 55,000 83,000
Classifieds      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net revenues 565,000 980,000 1,043,000
Cost of net revenues 63,000 103,000 82,000
Gross profit 502,000 877,000 961,000
Sales and marketing 183,000 286,000 335,000
Product development 105,000 161,000 150,000
General and administrative 76,000 124,000 59,000
Provision for transaction losses 2,000 17,000 15,000
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 0 6,000 11,000
Total operating expenses 366,000 594,000 570,000
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations 136,000 283,000 391,000
Interest and other, net 0 0 (2,000)
Pre-tax gain on sale 12,534,000 0 0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 12,670,000 283,000 389,000
Income tax benefit (provision) (2,185,000) (86,000) (172,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 10,485,000 197,000 217,000
StubHub      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net revenues 0 100,000 1,121,000
Cost of net revenues 0 31,000 290,000
Gross profit 0 69,000 831,000
Sales and marketing 0 51,000 491,000
Product development 0 26,000 114,000
General and administrative 1,000 30,000 125,000
Provision for transaction losses 0 3,000 23,000
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 0 1,000 9,000
Total operating expenses 1,000 111,000 762,000
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations (1,000) (42,000) 69,000
Pre-tax gain on sale 12,000 3,868,000 0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 11,000 3,826,000 69,000
Income tax benefit (provision) (10,000) (896,000) (10,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 1,000 2,930,000 59,000
Paypal and Enterprise      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ 0 $ (2,000) $ (6,000)
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Discontinued Operations - Summary of Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities $ (436,000) $ (585,000) $ 698,000
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities 5,080,000 3,973,000 (113,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities 25,000 (12,000) (4,000)
eBay Korea      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities (25,000) 142,000 167,000
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities 2,611,000 (40,000) 22,000
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities 25,000 (10,000) (6,000)
Classifieds      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities (411,000) 328,000 378,000
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities 2,469,000 (54,000) (114,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities 0 (2,000) 2,000
StubHub      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities 0 (1,055,000) 153,000
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities $ 0 $ 4,067,000 $ (21,000)
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Discontinued Operations - Summary of Assets and Liabilities (Details) - Discontinued Operations - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 24, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
eBay Korea    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 327,000
Short-term investments   6,000
Accounts receivable, net   50,000
Customer accounts and funds receivable   649,000
Other current assets   45,000
Property and equipment, net   66,000
Goodwill   390,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets   79,000
Deferred tax assets   9,000
Other assets   14,000
Total assets classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet   1,626,000
Short-term debt   12,000
Accounts payable   54,000
Customer accounts and funds payable   673,000
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   91,000
Deferred revenue   12,000
Income taxes payable   13,000
Operating lease liabilities   64,000
Long-term debt   5,000
Other liabilities   3,000
Total liabilities classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet   918,000
Classifieds    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents   23,000
Accounts receivable, net   117,000
Other current assets   30,000
Long-term investments   32,000
Property and equipment, net   31,000
Goodwill   465,000
Intangible assets, net   35,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets   20,000
Deferred tax assets   435,000
Total assets classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet   1,188,000
Accounts payable   18,000
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   104,000
Deferred revenue   4,000
Income taxes payable   35,000
Operating lease liabilities   11,000
Deferred tax liabilities $ 1,700,000 278,000
Other liabilities   2,000
Total liabilities classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet   $ 452,000
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets $ 9 $ 28 $ 35
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill impairment 0 0  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 4,285    
Ending balance 4,178 4,285  
Marketplace      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 4,285 4,155  
Goodwill Acquired 22 0  
Adjustments (129) 130  
Ending balance $ 4,178 $ 4,285 $ 4,155
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Segments (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]                      
Number of operating segments | segment                 1    
Number of reportable segments | segment                 1    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total net revenues $ 2,613 $ 2,501 $ 2,668 $ 2,638 $ 2,478 $ 2,258 $ 2,337 $ 1,821 $ 10,420 $ 8,894 $ 7,429
Total long-lived tangible assets 1,525       1,722       1,525 1,722  
U.S.                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total net revenues                 5,048 4,151 3,303
Total long-lived tangible assets 1,400       1,575       1,400 1,575  
United Kingdom                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total net revenues                 1,913 1,678 1,323
Germany                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total net revenues                 1,249 1,106 1,034
Rest of world                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total net revenues                 2,210 1,959 1,769
International                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total long-lived tangible assets $ 125       $ 147       125 147  
Net transaction revenues                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total net revenues                 9,772 8,243 6,581
Marketing services and other revenues                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total net revenues                 $ 648 $ 651 $ 848
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Investments - Available-For-Sale Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Estimated Fair Value $ 5,926  
Short-term Investments    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 4,198 $ 2,389
Gross Unrealized Gains 1 3
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 4,199 2,392
Short-term Investments | Restricted cash    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 22 137
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 22 137
Short-term Investments | Corporate debt securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 4,151 2,252
Gross Unrealized Gains 1 3
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 4,152 2,255
Short-term Investments | Government and agency securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 25  
Gross Unrealized Gains 0  
Gross Unrealized Losses 0  
Estimated Fair Value 25  
Long-term Investments    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 1,733 284
Gross Unrealized Gains 1 2
Gross Unrealized Losses (7) 0
Estimated Fair Value 1,727 286
Long-term Investments | Corporate debt securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 954 284
Gross Unrealized Gains 1 2
Gross Unrealized Losses (5) 0
Estimated Fair Value 950 $ 286
Long-term Investments | Government and agency securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 779  
Gross Unrealized Gains 0  
Gross Unrealized Losses (2)  
Estimated Fair Value $ 777  
v3.22.0.1
Investments - General, Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Investments [Abstract]    
Investment securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months, estimated fair value $ 3,100 $ 261
Investment securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months, estimated fair value $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Investments - Contractual Maturity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
One year or less (including restricted cash of $22) $ 4,199  
One year through two years 442  
Two years through three years 752  
Three years through four years 391  
Four years through five years 124  
Thereafter 18  
Estimated Fair Value 5,926  
Restricted cash included in short-term investments $ 22 $ 137
v3.22.0.1
Investments - Equity Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Equity investments $ 5,391,000 $ 0  
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values 85,000 539,000 $ 307,000
Total equity investments 7,984,000 547,000  
Adevinta      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Equity investments 5,391,000 0  
Short-term Investments      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values 1,745,000 0  
Long-term Investments      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Equity investments 725,000    
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values 85,000 539,000  
Equity investments under the equity method of accounting $ 38,000 $ 8,000  
v3.22.0.1
Investments - Equity Investment in Adevinta, Narrative (Details) - Adevinta
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 18, 2021
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Jun. 24, 2021
USD ($)
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Equity interest percentage 25.00%   44.00%
Equity investment under fair value option     $ 10,800
Percentage of outstanding equity interests retained 33.00%    
Voting rights, conversion ratio     1
Unrealized loss $ 79 $ 3,070  
Pre-tax gain from sale of equity securities 88    
Permira      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Pre-tax gain from sale of equity securities $ 9 9  
Maximum      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Limitation on voting interest that can be held (as a percent)     33.00%
Foreign Exchange | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Gain on settlement of derivatives   $ 84  
Permira      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Number of voting shares sold | shares 135    
Total cash consideration from sale of equity securities $ 2,300    
v3.22.0.1
Investments - Summarized Financial Information of Investment in Adevinta (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Statement                      
Gross profit $ 1,919 $ 1,823 $ 1,996 $ 2,032 $ 1,930 $ 1,780 $ 1,920 $ 1,467 $ 7,770 $ 7,097 $ 5,844
Income (loss) from continuing operations (893) 283 294 568 772 605 689 421 252 2,487 1,433
Net income 1,969 264 $ 10,734 $ 641 845 $ 664 $ 746 $ 3,412 13,608 5,667 $ 1,786
Assets                      
Current assets 9,111       7,190       9,111 7,190  
Liabilities and Equity                      
Current liabilities $ 4,622       $ 4,002       $ 4,622 $ 4,002  
Adevinta                      
Assets                      
Current assets   613                  
Noncurrent assets   16,424                  
Liabilities and Equity                      
Current liabilities   679                  
Noncurrent liabilities   4,044                  
Noncontrolling interests   20                  
Adevinta                      
Income Statement                      
Revenues   450                  
Gross profit   147                  
Income (loss) from continuing operations   3                  
Net income   4                  
Adevinta | Adevinta                      
Income Statement                      
Net income   $ 3                  
v3.22.0.1
Investments - Equity Investments with Readily Determinable Fair Values, Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
tranche
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Unrealized gain $ (2,808) $ 200  
Gain from sales of investment shares 92 0  
Adyen      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Value of shares purchased $ 1,100    
Warrant      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Number of tranches | tranche 4    
Kakao Bank      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Unrealized gain $ 403 239 $ 0
Gain from sales of investment shares 83 0 0
Total cash consideration from sale of equity securities 114    
Carrying value of investment 684    
Adyen      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Unrealized gain (10) $ 0 $ 0
Carrying value of investment 1,061    
Payments to acquire equity investment with readily determinable fair value $ 110    
v3.22.0.1
Investments - Equity Investment Under the Fair Value Option, Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 14, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
GMarket    
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Percentage of outstanding equity interests retained 19.99%  
Equity investment under fair value option $ 728  
Retained investment, rights, period 2 years  
Fair value of investment $ 728 $ 725
Discontinued Operations | eBay Korea    
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Percentage of outstanding equity interests sold 80.01%  
v3.22.0.1
Investments - Summarized Financial Information of Other Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Income Statement                            
Gross profit $ 1,919 $ 1,823 $ 1,996 $ 2,032 $ 1,930 $ 1,780 $ 1,920 $ 1,467 $ 7,770   $ 7,097   $ 5,844  
Income (loss) from continuing operations (893) 283 294 568 772 605 689 421 252   2,487   1,433  
Net income 1,969 264 $ 10,734 $ 641 845 664 $ 746 $ 3,412 13,608   5,667   $ 1,786  
Assets                            
Current assets 9,111       7,190       9,111   7,190      
Liabilities and Equity                            
Current liabilities $ 4,622       $ 4,002       $ 4,622   $ 4,002      
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees | Equity Method Investment, Excluding Apollo Korea and Adevinta                            
Income Statement                            
Revenues                   $ 41   $ 31   $ 30
Gross profit                   12   10   9
Income (loss) from continuing operations                   2   3   2
Net income                   2   3   2
Net income (loss) attributable to the equity method investments                   1   1   $ 1
Assets                            
Current assets   76       31       76   31    
Noncurrent assets   20       21       20   21    
Liabilities and Equity                            
Current liabilities   26       8       26   8    
Noncurrent liabilities   4       0       4   0    
Noncontrolling interests   $ 6       $ 1       $ 6   $ 1    
v3.22.0.1
Investments - Carrying Value of Equity Investments Without Readily Determinable Fair Values (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Roll Forward]    
Carrying value, beginning of period $ 539 $ 307
Additions 5 22
Upward adjustments for observable price changes 41 239
Downward adjustments for observable price changes and impairment (170) (40)
Transfers out from investments without readily determinable fair values (312) 0
Foreign currency translation and other (18) 11
Carrying value, end of period $ 85 $ 539
v3.22.0.1
Investments - Equity Investments without Readily Determinable Fair Values, Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Upward adjustments for observable price changes $ 41 $ 239  
Downward adjustments for impairment 170 40  
Cumulative upward adjustments for observable price changes 41    
Cumulative downward adjustments for price changes and impairment 291    
Cash investment to acquire ownership interest 0 0 $ 160
Strategic Investments      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Upward adjustments for observable price changes 41    
Downward adjustments for impairment 170    
Paytm Mall      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Impairment on investment without readily determinable fair value 160 0 $ 0
Equity investment $ 0    
Kakao Bank      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Upward adjustments for observable price changes   239  
Cash investment to acquire ownership interest   $ 18  
v3.22.0.1
Investments - Unrealized Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Investments [Abstract]    
Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments $ (2,716) $ 200
Less: Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments sold during the period 92 0
Total unrealized gains/(losses) on equity investments still held at December 31, 2021 $ (2,808) $ 200
v3.22.0.1
Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
tranche
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
May 31, 2021
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
Jul. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Notional amount $ 5,625,000,000 $ 6,421,000,000        
Net derivative gains reclassified into earnings within next 12 months 16,000,000          
Interest rate cash flow hedges to be reclassified into earnings within next 12 months 0          
Repayments of debt 1,156,000,000 1,771,000,000 $ 1,550,000,000      
Offset asset 18,000,000          
Offset liability 18,000,000          
Net derivative assets 92,000,000          
Net derivative liabilities 0          
Adyen            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Value of shares purchased 1,100,000,000          
Adyen            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Payments to acquire equity investment with readily determinable fair value $ 110,000,000          
Senior Notes            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Face amount       $ 2,500,000,000    
Senior Notes | Senior unsecured notes due 2026, 2031 and 2051            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Face amount       2,500,000,000    
Senior Notes | 2.200% Senior notes due 2019            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Repayments of debt     $ 1,150,000,000      
Interest rate     2.20%      
Senior Notes | 2.875% Senior notes due 2021            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Face amount     $ 750,000,000      
Interest rate     2.875%   2.875%  
Senior Notes | 3.450% Senior notes due 2024            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Face amount     $ 500,000,000      
Interest rate 3.45%   3.45%      
Forward-Starting Interest Rate Swap            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Deferred gain on derivative contract       $ 45,000,000    
Warrant            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Percent of shares acquirable 5.00%          
Warrant term 7 years          
Number of tranches | tranche 4          
Maximum number of tranches vesting per year | tranche 2          
Interest Rate Contract            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Offset asset $ 0          
Offset liability $ 0          
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract | Minimum            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Derivative term 1 month          
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract | Maximum            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Derivative term 1 year          
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Notional amount $ 2,066,000,000 2,305,000,000        
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Maximum            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Derivative maturity 24 months          
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Forward-Starting Interest Rate Swap | Maximum            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Derivative term 10 years          
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Floating to Fixed Interest Rate Swap            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Notional amount $ 400,000,000          
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Notional amount $ 400,000,000 $ 1,100,000,000        
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fair Value Hedging | Interest Rate Swap            
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]            
Derivative liability     $ 2,400,000,000     $ 2,400,000,000
v3.22.0.1
Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets $ 553 $ 1,113
Derivative Liabilities 17 44
Total fair value of derivative instruments 536 1,069
Foreign Exchange Contract | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 22 23
Foreign Exchange Contract | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 17 25
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 63 12
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 24 14
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 0 17
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 0 13
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 0 1
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 0 1
Fair Value Hedging | Warrant | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Warrant asset    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets $ 444 $ 1,051
v3.22.0.1
Derivative Instruments - Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Foreign Exchange Contract      
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:      
Less: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings $ (50) $ (3) $ 73
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging      
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:      
Beginning Balance (85) (9)  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income 81 (61)  
Less: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings (59) 15  
Ending Balance 55 (85) (9)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:      
Beginning Balance (95) (9)  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income 59 (71)  
Less: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings (61) 15  
Ending Balance 25 (95) (9)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract      
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:      
Beginning Balance 10 0  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income 22 10  
Less: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings 2 0  
Ending Balance $ 30 $ 10 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Derivative Instruments - Effect of Derivative Contracts on Condensed Consolidated Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income $ (50) $ (3) $ 73
Interest and Other, Net | Warrant      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) from hedged items attributable to hedged risk recognized in interest and other, net 354 770 133
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income (59) 15  
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income (61) 15  
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income 2 0  
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Revenues, Net | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income (65) 15 81
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cost of Net Revenues | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income 4 0 0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest and Other, Net | Interest Rate Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income 2 0 0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest and Other, Net | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) from interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges recognized in interest and other, net 2 0 0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest and Other, Net | Fair Value Hedging | Interest Rate Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) from interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges recognized in interest and other, net 0 0 34
Gain (loss) from hedged items attributable to hedged risk recognized in interest and other, net 0 0 (34)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest and Other, Net | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income $ 11 $ (18) $ (8)
v3.22.0.1
Derivative Instruments - Notional Amount of Derivatives Outstanding (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 5,625 $ 6,421
Foreign Exchange Contract | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount 3,159 3,016
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount 2,066 2,305
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 400 $ 1,100
v3.22.0.1
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value, Recurring (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Assets:    
Equity investment in Adevinta $ 5,391,000 $ 0
Derivatives 92,000  
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 0  
Adevinta    
Assets:    
Equity investment in Adevinta 5,391,000 0
Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Equity investment in Adevinta 725,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring    
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 1,379,000 1,101,000
Total financial assets 15,719,000 4,892,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Adevinta    
Assets:    
Equity investment in Adevinta 5,391,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 5,944,000 2,392,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Derivatives    
Assets:    
Derivatives 553,000 1,113,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 2,452,000 286,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Long-term investments | Equity investment under the fair value option    
Assets:    
Investments 725,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Derivatives    
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 17,000 44,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Restricted cash | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 22,000 137,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 4,152,000 2,255,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 950,000 286,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Government and agency securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 25,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Government and agency securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 777,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity investments with readily determinable fair values | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 1,745,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 1,379,000 890,000
Total financial assets 8,537,000 1,027,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Adevinta    
Assets:    
Equity investment in Adevinta 5,391,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 1,767,000 137,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Derivatives    
Assets:    
Derivatives 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Long-term investments | Equity investment under the fair value option    
Assets:    
Investments 0  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Derivatives    
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Restricted cash | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 22,000 137,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Government and agency securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Government and agency securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Equity investments with readily determinable fair values | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 1,745,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 211,000
Total financial assets 6,013,000 2,814,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Adevinta    
Assets:    
Equity investment in Adevinta 0  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 4,177,000 2,255,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Derivatives    
Assets:    
Derivatives 109,000 62,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 1,727,000 286,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Long-term investments | Equity investment under the fair value option    
Assets:    
Investments 0  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Derivatives    
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 17,000 44,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Restricted cash | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 4,152,000 2,255,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 950,000 286,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Government and agency securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 25,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Government and agency securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 777,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Equity investments with readily determinable fair values | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Total financial assets 1,169,000 1,051,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Adevinta    
Assets:    
Equity investment in Adevinta 0  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Derivatives    
Assets:    
Derivatives 444,000 1,051,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 725,000 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Long-term investments | Equity investment under the fair value option    
Assets:    
Investments 725,000  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Derivatives    
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Restricted cash | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0 $ 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Government and agency securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Government and agency securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments 0  
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Equity investments with readily determinable fair values | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Investments $ 0  
v3.22.0.1
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Assets Measured Valued Using Unobservable Inputs (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) - Warrant - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Opening balance at beginning of period $ 1,051 $ 281
Exercise of options under warrant (961) 0
Change in fair value 354 770
Closing balance at end of period $ 444 $ 1,051
v3.22.0.1
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Quantitative Information About Level 3 Significant Inputs (Details) - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Probability of vesting | Minimum      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Warrant, measurement input 0.000    
Probability of vesting | Maximum      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Warrant, measurement input 0.550    
Probability of vesting | Weighted Average      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Warrant, measurement input 0.500    
Equity volatility      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Warrant, measurement input 0.39    
Warrant      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Warrant $ 444 $ 1,051 $ 281
v3.22.0.1
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Nov. 14, 2021
GMarket    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Fair value of investment $ 725 $ 728
Discontinued Operations | eBay Korea    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Percentage of outstanding equity interests sold   80.01%
v3.22.0.1
Balance Sheet Components - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]    
Allowance for doubtful accounts and authorized credits $ 74 $ 136
Allowance for doubtful accounts 42 97
Decrease in allowance for doubtful accounts receivable 55  
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, write-offs 134  
Deferred revenue recognized during period $ 47 $ 64
v3.22.0.1
Balance Sheet Components - Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,379 $ 1,101  
Customer accounts 5 0  
Restricted cash included in short-term investments 22 137  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 1,406 $ 1,238 $ 659
v3.22.0.1
Balance Sheet Components - Customer Accounts and Funds Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5 $ 0
Funds receivable 676 290
Customer accounts and funds receivable $ 681 $ 290
v3.22.0.1
Balance Sheet Components - Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]    
Payment processor advances $ 453 $ 363
Prepaid expenses 114 109
Other 442 308
Other current assets $ 1,009 $ 780
v3.22.0.1
Balance Sheet Components - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross $ 6,099 $ 5,945  
Accumulated depreciation (4,863) (4,653)  
Property and equipment, net 1,236 1,292  
Depreciation expense 485 560 $ 572
Computer equipment and software      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 4,747 4,585  
Land and buildings, including building improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 779 744  
Leasehold improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 356 320  
Furniture and fixtures      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 140 141  
Construction in progress and other      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross $ 77 $ 155  
v3.22.0.1
Balance Sheet Components - Accrued Expense and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]    
Compensation and related benefits $ 517 $ 523
Sales and use tax and VAT accruals 396 323
Advertising accruals 172 207
Operating lease liabilities 150 153
Other 613 561
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 1,848 $ 1,767
v3.22.0.1
Debt - Carrying Value of Outstanding Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
May 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Long-Term Debt            
Total senior notes $ 9,105   $ 7,750      
Hedge accounting fair value adjustments 7   10      
Unamortized premium/(discount) and debt issuance costs (30)   (20)      
Current portion of long-term debt 1,355   0      
Total long-term debt 7,727   7,740      
Short-Term Debt            
Current portion of long-term debt 1,355   0      
Other short-term borrowings 0   6      
Total short-term debt 1,355   6      
Total Debt 9,082   7,746      
Senior Notes | Floating rate, Senior notes due 2023            
Long-Term Debt            
Total senior notes $ 400   $ 400      
Effective interest rate 1.10%   1.187%      
Senior Notes | Floating rate, Senior notes due 2023 | LIBOR            
Long-Term Debt            
Variable rate 87.00%          
Senior Notes | 3.800% Senior notes due 2022            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 3.80%          
Total senior notes $ 750   $ 750      
Effective interest rate 3.989%   3.989%      
Senior Notes | 2.600% Senior notes due 2022            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 2.60%          
Total senior notes $ 605   $ 1,000      
Effective interest rate 2.678%   2.678%      
Senior Notes | 2.750% Senior notes due 2023            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 2.75%          
Total senior notes $ 750   $ 750      
Effective interest rate 2.866%   2.866%      
Senior Notes | 3.450% Senior notes due 2024            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 3.45%         3.45%
Total senior notes $ 750   $ 750      
Effective interest rate 3.531%   3.531%      
Senior Notes | 1.900% Senior notes due 2025            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 1.90%     1.90% 1.90%  
Total senior notes $ 800   $ 800      
Effective interest rate 1.803%   1.803%      
Senior Notes | 1.400% Senior notes due 2026            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 1.40% 1.40%        
Total senior notes $ 750   $ 0      
Effective interest rate 1.252%   0.00%      
Senior Notes | 3.600% Senior notes due 2027            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 3.60%          
Total senior notes $ 850   $ 850      
Effective interest rate 3.689%   3.689%      
Senior Notes | 2.700% Senior notes due 2030            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 2.70%     2.70% 2.70%  
Total senior notes $ 950   $ 950      
Effective interest rate 2.623%   2.623%      
Senior Notes | 2.600% Senior notes due 2031            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 2.60% 2.60%        
Total senior notes $ 750   $ 0      
Effective interest rate 2.186%   0.00%      
Senior Notes | 4.000% Senior notes due 2042            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 4.00%          
Total senior notes $ 750   $ 750      
Effective interest rate 4.114%   4.114%      
Senior Notes | 3.650% Senior notes due 2051            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 3.65% 3.65%        
Total senior notes $ 1,000   $ 0      
Effective interest rate 2.517%   0.00%      
Senior Notes | 6.000% Senior notes due 2056            
Long-Term Debt            
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 6.00%          
Total senior notes $ 0   $ 750      
Effective interest rate 0.00%   6.547%      
v3.22.0.1
Debt - Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 01, 2021
Feb. 24, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Jul. 31, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
May 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Principal amount           $ 9,105,000,000 $ 7,750,000,000      
Loss on extinguishment of debt           10,000,000 0 $ 0    
Repayment of debt           $ 1,156,000,000 1,771,000,000 1,550,000,000    
Senior Notes                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Face amount                 $ 2,500,000,000  
Redemption percentage in event of change in control           101.00%        
Interest expense           $ 257,000,000 284,000,000 301,000,000    
Fair value of long-term debt           $ 9,500,000,000 8,300,000,000      
Senior Notes | 6.000% Senior notes due 2056                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Interest rate           6.00%        
Principal amount           $ 0 750,000,000      
Senior Notes | 2.600% Senior notes due 2022                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Interest rate           2.60%        
Principal amount           $ 605,000,000 1,000,000,000      
Senior Notes | 1.400% Senior notes due 2026                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Face amount                 $ 750,000,000  
Interest rate           1.40%     1.40%  
Principal amount           $ 750,000,000 0      
Senior Notes | 2.600% Senior notes due 2031                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Face amount                 $ 750,000,000  
Interest rate           2.60%     2.60%  
Principal amount           $ 750,000,000 0      
Senior Notes | 3.650% Senior notes due 2051                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Face amount                 $ 1,000,000,000  
Interest rate           3.65%     3.65%  
Principal amount           $ 1,000,000,000 0      
Senior Notes | 1.900% Senior notes due 2025                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Face amount         $ 300,000,000         $ 500,000,000
Interest rate         1.90% 1.90%       1.90%
Principal amount           $ 800,000,000 800,000,000      
Senior Notes | 2.700% Senior notes due 2030                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Face amount         $ 450,000,000         $ 500,000,000
Interest rate         2.70% 2.70%       2.70%
Principal amount           $ 950,000,000 950,000,000      
Senior Notes | 2.875% Senior notes due 2021                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Face amount               $ 750,000,000    
Interest rate         2.875%     2.875%    
Loss on extinguishment of debt         $ 10,000,000          
Repurchased face amount         750,000,000          
Payments for repurchase of debt         771,000,000          
Debt premium         $ 11,000,000          
Senior Notes | 2.150% Senior notes due 2020                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Interest rate         2.15%          
Repayments of debt         $ 500,000,000          
Senior Notes | 3.250% Senior notes due 2020                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Interest rate       3.25%            
Redemption price percentage       100.00%            
Principal amount       $ 500,000,000            
Senior Notes | Floating rate notes                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Repayment of debt               $ 400,000,000    
Senior Notes | 2.200% Senior notes due 2019                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Interest rate               2.20%    
Repayment of debt               $ 1,150,000,000    
Senior Notes | 3.800% Senior notes due 2022                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Interest rate           3.80%        
Principal amount           $ 750,000,000 750,000,000      
Senior Notes | 2.750% Senior notes due 2023                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Interest rate           2.75%        
Principal amount           $ 750,000,000 750,000,000      
Senior Notes | 3.600% Senior notes due 2027                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Interest rate           3.60%        
Principal amount           $ 850,000,000 $ 850,000,000      
Convertible Debt | LIBOR-based floating rate debt                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Face amount         $ 400,000,000          
Senior Notes | 6.000% Senior notes due 2056                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Face amount $ 750,000,000                  
Interest rate 6.00%                  
Repayments of debt $ 750,000,000                  
Redemption price percentage 100.00%                  
Senior Notes | 2.600% Senior notes due 2022                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Face amount     $ 1,000,000,000              
Interest rate     2.60%              
Repayments of debt     $ 405,000,000              
Percentage of principal amount redeemed     39.00%              
Principal amount     $ 395,000,000              
Loss on extinguishment of debt     $ 10,000,000              
Senior Notes | 3.800% Senior notes due 2022 | Subsequent Event                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Interest rate   3.80%                
Percentage of principal amount redeemed   100.00%                
Principal amount   $ 750,000,000                
Repayment of debt   $ 750,000,000                
v3.22.0.1
Debt - Commercial Paper and Credit Agreement (Details)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Allowable increase in borrowing capacity, maximum $ 1,000,000,000      
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio   4.0    
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio following a material acquisition   4.5    
Commercial Paper        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Amount outstanding   $ 0 $ 0  
Commercial Paper | Maximum        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt term   397 days    
Commercial Paper | Revolving Credit Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Borrowing capacity reserved, commercial paper   $ 1,500,000,000    
Unsecured Debt | Revolving Credit Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt term 5 years      
Amount outstanding   0    
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 2,000,000,000     $ 2,000,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity   $ 2,000,000,000    
v3.22.0.1
Debt - Expected Future Maturities of Long Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]    
2022 $ 1,355  
2023 1,150  
2024 750  
2025 800  
2026 750  
Thereafter 4,300  
Total future maturities $ 9,105 $ 7,750
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Summary of Leases by Balance Sheet Location (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Assets    
Operating $ 289 $ 430
Liabilities    
Operating lease liabilities 150 153
Operating - noncurrent 200 316
Total lease liabilities $ 350 $ 469
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Summary of Lease Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease costs $ 178 $ 160 $ 168
Rent expense $ 192 $ 176 $ 179
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Summary of Operating Lease Maturities (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
2022 $ 156
2023 110
2024 38
2025 27
2026 14
Thereafter 21
Total lease payments 366
Less interest (16)
Present value of lease liabilities $ 350
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Summary of Lease Terms and Discount Rate (Details)
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term    
Operating leases 3 years 1 month 9 days 3 years 8 months 26 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate    
Operating leases 2.06% 2.04%
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Summary of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]      
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 165 $ 145 $ 152
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: Operating leases $ 38 $ 84 $ 87
v3.22.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Details)
$ in Billions
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Pooling arrangement, aggregate cash deposits $ 3.7
Pooling arrangement, cash withdrawals $ 3.5
v3.22.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Preferred Stock (Details) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Equity [Abstract]    
Number of preferred shares authorized 10,000,000 10,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Number of preferred shares issued 0 0
Number of preferred shares outstanding 0 0
v3.22.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Common Stock (Details) - shares
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Equity [Abstract]    
Common stock - shares authorized 3,580,000,000 3,580,000,000
v3.22.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Stock Repurchase Program (Details)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2021
USD ($)
segment
shares
Feb. 13, 2020
USD ($)
segment
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
shares
Jul. 31, 2020
$ / shares
shares
Feb. 24, 2022
USD ($)
shares
Feb. 24, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2021
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Authorized repurchase amount                   $ 3,000,000,000 $ 4,000,000,000 $ 5,000,000,000 $ 4,000,000,000
Number of financial institutions with ASR agreements | segment 2 3                      
Value of shares repurchased             $ 4,542,000,000            
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares             67.0            
Unsettled forward contract for share repurchase             $ 188,000,000            
Number of shares repurchased under the ASR agreement | shares     3.4 74.0                  
Accelerated share repurchase, average price per share (in usd per share) | $ / shares       $ 40.77                  
Subsequent Event                          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Authorized repurchase amount         $ 4,000,000,000 $ 4,000,000,000              
Number of shares repurchased under the ASR agreement | shares         3.3 36.0              
Accelerated share repurchase, average price per share (in usd per share) | $ / shares           $ 69.43              
Treasury Stock                          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Value of shares repurchased             6,856,000,000 $ 5,119,000,000 $ 5,002,000,000        
ASR Agreement                          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Value of shares repurchased $ 2,500,000,000 $ 3,000,000,000                      
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares 29.3 69.0                      
Unsettled forward contract for share repurchase $ 187,500,000 $ 450,000,000                      
ASR Agreement | Treasury Stock                          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Value of shares repurchased $ 2,125,000,000 $ 2,550,000,000 $ 187,500,000       $ 2,312,000,000            
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares             33.0            
ASR Agreement | Treasury Stock | Subsequent Event                          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Value of shares repurchased         $ 187,500,000                
v3.22.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Repurchase Activity (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2021
Feb. 13, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Jul. 31, 2020
Feb. 24, 2022
Feb. 24, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2021
Feb. 28, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Jan. 31, 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Shares Repurchased (in shares)             67,000,000            
Unsettled forward contract, Shares Repurchased (in shares)             0            
Average Price per Share (in usd per share)             $ 67.86            
Value of Shares Repurchased             $ 4,542,000,000            
Unsettled forward contract for share repurchase             188,000,000            
Shares Repurchased, Remaining Amount Authorized                          
Beginning balance         $ 1,991,000,000   2,033,000,000            
Authorization of additional plan                   $ 3,000,000,000 $ 4,000,000,000 $ 5,000,000,000 $ 4,000,000,000
Repurchase of shares             (4,542,000,000)            
Unsettled forward contract for share repurchase             (188,000,000)            
Ending balance     $ 1,991,000,000       $ 1,991,000,000 $ 2,033,000,000          
Treasury shares retired (in shares)             0            
Number of shares repurchased under the ASR agreement     3,400,000 74,000,000                  
Accelerated share repurchase, average price per share (in usd per share)       $ 40.77                  
Subsequent Event                          
Shares Repurchased, Remaining Amount Authorized                          
Authorization of additional plan         $ 4,000,000,000 $ 4,000,000,000              
Number of shares repurchased under the ASR agreement         3,300,000 36,000,000              
Accelerated share repurchase, average price per share (in usd per share)           $ 69.43              
Treasury Stock                          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Value of Shares Repurchased             $ 6,856,000,000 5,119,000,000 $ 5,002,000,000        
Shares Repurchased, Remaining Amount Authorized                          
Repurchase of shares             $ (6,856,000,000) $ (5,119,000,000) $ (5,002,000,000)        
Accelerated share repurchases                          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Shares Repurchased (in shares) 29,300,000 69,000,000                      
Value of Shares Repurchased $ 2,500,000,000 $ 3,000,000,000                      
Unsettled forward contract for share repurchase 187,500,000 450,000,000                      
Shares Repurchased, Remaining Amount Authorized                          
Repurchase of shares (2,500,000,000) (3,000,000,000)                      
Unsettled forward contract for share repurchase (187,500,000) (450,000,000)                      
Accelerated share repurchases | Treasury Stock                          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Shares Repurchased (in shares)             33,000,000            
Value of Shares Repurchased 2,125,000,000 2,550,000,000 $ 187,500,000       $ 2,312,000,000            
Shares Repurchased, Remaining Amount Authorized                          
Repurchase of shares $ (2,125,000,000) $ (2,550,000,000) $ (187,500,000)       $ (2,312,000,000)            
Accelerated share repurchases | Treasury Stock | Subsequent Event                          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                          
Value of Shares Repurchased         $ 187,500,000                
Shares Repurchased, Remaining Amount Authorized                          
Repurchase of shares         $ (187,500,000)                
v3.22.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Dividends (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 24, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]        
Payments for dividends   $ 466 $ 447 $ 473
Subsequent Event        
Subsequent Event [Line Items]        
Dividends declared (in usd per share) $ 0.22      
v3.22.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans - Equity Incentive Plans (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
tranche
shares
PBRSUs | Tranche One  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting percentage 50.00%
PBRSUs | Tranche Two  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting percentage 50.00%
PSUs | Chief Executive Officer  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of tranches | tranche 2
PSUs | Chief Executive Officer | Tranche One  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 2 years
Vesting percentage 50.00%
Award measurement period 2 years
PSUs | Chief Executive Officer | Tranche Two  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 3 years
Vesting percentage 50.00%
Award measurement period 3 years
Equity Incentive Plan  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of shares authorized 755,000,000
Shares available for grant 40,000,000
Equity Incentive Plan | Stock Option | Minimum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 3 years
Equity Incentive Plan | Stock Option | Maximum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 5 years
v3.22.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans - Deferred Stock Units (Details) - Deferred Stock Unit - Director
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Deferred stock units outstanding 109,993
Cliff Vesting, Year One  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting percentage 25.00%
Award vesting period 1 year
Graded Vesting  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting percentage 2.08%
v3.22.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) - ESPP - $ / shares
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Maximum duration of common stock purchasing period 2 years    
Employee stock purchase plan, purchase price offered, percentage of fair market value 85.00%    
Purchase period 6 months    
Maximum employee subscription rate 10.00%    
Number of shares purchased under plan 2 3 3
Employee stock purchase plan, average price of purchased shares (in usd per share) $ 38.93 $ 25.93 $ 25.24
Number of shares reserved for future issuance 3    
v3.22.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Stock options granted (in shares) 0 0 0
Intrinsic value of exercises during period $ 2 $ 15 $ 20
v3.22.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - RSU
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Restricted Stock Unit Activity      
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) 25    
Awarded and assumed (in shares) 12    
Vested (in shares) (11)    
Forfeited (in shares) (6)    
Outstanding, end of period (in shares) 20 25  
Expected to vest (in shares) 17    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]      
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding, beginning of period (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 48.73 $ 35.85  
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Awarded and assumed (in usd per share) | $ / shares 63.98    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 39.93    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited (in usd per share) | $ / shares 40.56    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding, end of period (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 48.73 $ 35.85  
Additional Disclosures      
Aggregate intrinsic value of restricted stock vested | $ $ 697 $ 552 $ 609
v3.22.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans - Stock Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Unearned stock-based compensation $ 735    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 477 $ 417 $ 415
Capitalized in product development 127 129  
Unearned stock-based compensation 735    
Cost of net revenues      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 47 40 44
Sales and marketing      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 83 85 69
Product development      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 196 154 164
Capitalized in product development 12 14 14
General and administrative      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense $ 151 $ 138 $ 138
v3.22.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans - Employee Savings Plans (Details) - Employee Savings Plan - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined contribution, maximum employee contribution, percentage of eligible compensation 50.00%    
Defined contribution, maximum annual contributions per employee, percent 4.00% 4.00% 4.00%
Defined contribution, maximum annual contributions per employee $ 11,600 $ 11,400 $ 11,200
Defined contribution, total expenses $ 54,000,000 $ 46,000,000 $ 45,000,000
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Components of Pretax Income and Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ 1,608 $ 1,167 $ 179
International (1,210) 2,178 1,473
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 398 3,345 1,652
Current:      
Federal 472 266 48
State and local 128 87 23
Foreign 228 91 149
Current income tax expense (benefit) 828 444 220
Deferred:      
Federal (755) (73) (159)
State and local (125) (8) (44)
Foreign 198 495 202
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) (682) 414 (1)
Income tax expense (benefit) $ 146 $ 858 $ 219
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Income Tax Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Federal statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
Provision at statutory rate $ 84,000 $ 703,000 $ 347,000
Foreign income taxed at different rates 19,000 19,000 13,000
Other taxes on foreign operations 89,000 19,000 (19,000)
Stock-based compensation (26,000) (4,000) (4,000)
State taxes, net of federal benefit 3,000 80,000 (24,000)
Research and other tax credits (39,000) (28,000) (29,000)
Impact of tax rate change (3,000) 43,000 (21,000)
Effective settlement of audits 0 0 (69,000)
Non-deductible executive compensation 10,000 9,000 10,000
Other 9,000 17,000 15,000
Income tax expense (benefit) $ 146,000 $ 858,000 $ 219,000
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Deferred tax assets:    
Net operating loss, capital loss and credits $ 191 $ 173
Accruals and allowances 356 390
Stock-based compensation 12 10
Amortizable tax basis in intangibles 3,174 3,471
Net deferred tax assets 3,733 4,044
Valuation allowance (136) (149)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 3,597 3,895
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Outside basis differences (3,136) (2,165)
Acquisition-related intangibles (37) (36)
Depreciation and amortization (202) (219)
Net unrealized gain on investments (84) (307)
Deferred tax liabilities (3,459) (2,727)
Net deferred tax assets $ 138 $ 1,168
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities, Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 24, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Deferred tax assets not subject to expiration   $ 5  
Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed foreign earnings   3,136 $ 2,165
Discontinued Operations | Classifieds      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Income tax expense on disposal of business $ 2,100    
Deferred tax liabilities $ 1,700   278
Other liabilities      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed foreign earnings   697 $ 791
State Tax Credit Carryforward      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Tax credit carryforward   175  
Tax Year 2021      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Deferred tax assets subject to expiration   243  
Federal      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Operating loss carryforwards   13  
State      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Operating loss carryforwards   43  
Foreign      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Operating loss carryforwards   $ 248  
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Changes Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns      
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the beginning of the period $ 420 $ 387 $ 544
Increases related to prior period tax positions 6 30 37
Decreases related to prior period tax positions (5) (15) (114)
Increases related to current period tax positions 42 39 28
Settlements (2) (21) (108)
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the end of the period $ 461 $ 420 $ 387
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax balance $ 461 $ 420 $ 387 $ 544
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate 318      
Interest and penalties in uncertain tax positions 6 10    
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties accrued 46 39    
Paypal        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax balance 50 $ 50    
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate $ 46      
v3.22.0.1
Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, net and Interest and Other, Net - Components of Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 18, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Change in fair value of equity investment   $ (2,808) $ 200  
Gain (loss) on sale of shares   92 0  
Change in fair value of warrant   354 770 $ 133
Gain (loss) on other investments   26 (2) 0
Total gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net   (2,365) 1,007 133
Upward adjustments for observable price changes   41 239  
Impairment of investments     40  
Gain from receipt of proceeds held in escrow related to sale of long-term investment     37  
Adevinta        
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Change in fair value of equity investment   (3,070) 0 0
Gain (loss) on sale of shares   9 0 0
Gain on sale of shares $ 88      
Loss from change in fair value of equity investment with readily determinable fair values $ 79 3,070    
Adyen        
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Change in fair value of equity investment   (10) 0 0
Kakao Bank        
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Change in fair value of equity investment   403 239 0
Gain (loss) on sale of shares   83 0 0
Upward adjustments for observable price changes     239  
Paytm Mall        
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Impairment of equity investment   (160) $ 0 $ 0
Strategic Investments        
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Upward adjustments for observable price changes   41    
Other Strategic Investments        
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Impairment of equity investment   $ (10)    
v3.22.0.1
Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, net and Interest and Other, Net - Components of Interest and Other (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]      
Interest income $ 19 $ 38 $ 112
Interest expense (269) (304) (311)
Foreign exchange and other 90 (32) (52)
Total interest and other, net $ (160) $ (298) $ (251)
v3.22.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Changes in Accumulated Balances of Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax      
Beginning balance $ 42 $ 25  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (17) 14  
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI 13 (3)  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (30) 17  
Ending balance 12 42 $ 25
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax      
Stockholders' equity, beginning of period 3,561 2,870  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (138) 244  
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI 80 12  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (218) 232 (114)
Stockholders' equity, end of period 9,778 3,561 2,870
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Beginning balance (85) (9)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 91 (61)  
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI (59) 15  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 150 (76)  
Ending balance 65 (85) (9)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Beginning balance 5 5  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (11) 0  
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI 1 0  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (12) 0  
Ending balance (7) 5 5
Foreign Currency Translation      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Beginning balance 654 363  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (201) 291  
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI 125 0  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (326) 291  
Ending balance 328 654 363
Total      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax      
Stockholders' equity, beginning of period 616 384  
Stockholders' equity, end of period $ 398 $ 616 $ 384
v3.22.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]                      
Net revenues $ 2,613 $ 2,501 $ 2,668 $ 2,638 $ 2,478 $ 2,258 $ 2,337 $ 1,821 $ 10,420 $ 8,894 $ 7,429
Cost of net revenues                 (2,650) (1,797) (1,585)
Interest and other, net                 (160) (298) (251)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes                 398 3,345 1,652
Income tax provision                 (146) (858) (219)
Income from continuing operations (893) 283 294 568 772 605 689 421 252 2,487 1,433
Discontinued operations net of income taxes 2,862 (19) 10,440 73 73 59 57 2,991 13,356 3,180 353
Net income $ 1,969 $ 264 $ 10,734 $ 641 $ 845 $ 664 $ 746 $ 3,412 13,608 5,667 $ 1,786
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI                      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]                      
Net income                 80 12  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments                      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]                      
Income from continuing operations before income taxes                 (59) 15  
Income tax provision                 13 (3)  
Income from continuing operations                 (46) 12  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Foreign Exchange Contract                      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]                      
Net revenues                 (65) 15  
Cost of net revenues                 4 0  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Interest Rate Contract                      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]                      
Interest and other, net                 2 0  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments                      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]                      
Interest and other, net                 1    
Income from continuing operations before income taxes                 1 0  
Income tax provision                 0 0  
Net income                 1    
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI | Foreign Currency Translation                      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]                      
Discontinued operations net of income taxes                 $ 125 $ 0  
v3.22.0.1
Restructuring (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]            
Beginning balance $ 0       $ 0  
Charges $ 35 $ 7 $ 25 $ 39 35  
Payments         (34) $ (34)
Ending balance         $ 1 $ 0
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Supplementary Data - Quarterly Financial Data - Unaudited (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]                      
Net revenues $ 2,613 $ 2,501 $ 2,668 $ 2,638 $ 2,478 $ 2,258 $ 2,337 $ 1,821 $ 10,420 $ 8,894 $ 7,429
Gross profit 1,919 1,823 1,996 2,032 1,930 1,780 1,920 1,467 7,770 7,097 5,844
Income from continuing operations (893) 283 294 568 772 605 689 421 252 2,487 1,433
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 2,862 (19) 10,440 73 73 59 57 2,991 13,356 3,180 353
Net income (loss) $ 1,969 $ 264 $ 10,734 $ 641 $ 845 $ 664 $ 746 $ 3,412 $ 13,608 $ 5,667 $ 1,786
Income (loss) per share - basic:                      
Continuing operations (in usd per share) $ (1.47) $ 0.44 $ 0.44 $ 0.83 $ 1.12 $ 0.87 $ 0.98 $ 0.56 $ 0.39 $ 3.50 $ 1.69
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 4.72 (0.03) 15.48 0.11 0.11 0.08 0.08 3.97 20.48 4.48 0.41
Net income (loss) per share - basic (in usd per share) 3.25 0.41 15.92 0.94 1.23 0.95 1.06 4.53 20.87 7.98 2.10
Income (loss) per share - diluted:                      
Continuing operations (in usd per share) (1.47) 0.43 0.43 0.82 1.11 0.86 0.97 0.56 0.38 3.46 1.68
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 4.72 (0.03) 15.25 0.10 0.10 0.08 0.08 3.95 20.16 4.43 0.41
Net income (loss) per share - diluted (in usd per share) $ 3.25 $ 0.40 $ 15.68 $ 0.92 $ 1.21 $ 0.94 $ 1.05 $ 4.51 $ 20.54 $ 7.89 $ 2.09
Weighted average shares:                      
Basic (in shares) 606 647 674 681 688 696 703 753 652 710 849
Diluted (in shares) 606 658 685 693 697 708 711 757 663 718 856
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Financial Statement Schedule (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 97 $ 81 $ 63
Charged/ Credited to Net Income 79 132 109
Charged to Other Account 0 0 0
Charges Utilized/ Write-offs (134) (116) (91)
Balance at End of Period 42 97 81
Allowance for Authorized Credits      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period 39 28 31
Charged/ Credited to Net Income (8) 11 (3)
Charged to Other Account 0 0 0
Charges Utilized/ Write-offs 1 0 0
Balance at End of Period 32 39 28
Allowance for Transaction Losses      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period 32 23 23
Charged/ Credited to Net Income 343 198 153
Charged to Other Account 0 0 0
Charges Utilized/ Write-offs (287) (189) (153)
Balance at End of Period 88 32 23
Tax Valuation Allowance      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period 149 96 62
Charged/ Credited to Net Income 6 53 42
Charged to Other Account (12) 0 (1)
Charges Utilized/ Write-offs (7) 0 (7)
Balance at End of Period $ 136 $ 149 $ 96