Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information Document

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Document and Entity Information Document
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
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Document Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name QVC, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0001254699
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | shares 1
Document Type 10-K
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Amendment Flag false
Entity Current Reporting Status submitted electronically Yes
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Public Float | $ $ 0
Document Transition Report false
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2020
Entity Shell Company false
Entity Small Business false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity File Number 001-38654
Entity Tax Identification Number 23-2414041
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 1200 Wilson Drive
Entity Address, City or Town West Chester
Entity Address, State or Province PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19380
City Area Code (484)
Local Phone Number 701-1000
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes
Document Information [Line Items]  
Entity Shell Company false
Document Transition Report false
Document Annual Report true
6.375% Senior Secured Notes [Member]  
Document Information [Abstract]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2067
Trading Symbol QVCD
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2067
Trading Symbol QVCD
Security Exchange Name NYSE
6.25% Senior Secured Notes [Member] [Member]  
Document Information [Abstract]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2068
Trading Symbol QVCC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2068
Trading Symbol QVCC
Security Exchange Name NYSE