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Loans repaid Loans repaid Cash received from customers to repay outstanding loans. Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral Principal amount of a forfeited pawn loan that is recovered when the inventory associated with the forfeited pawn loan is sold. Additions to property and equipment Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Investments in unconsolidated affiliates Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Excess tax benefit from stock compensation Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Change in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Proceeds from revolving line of credit Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Payments on revolving line of credit Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Proceeds from bank borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Payments on bank borrowings and capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt Net cash provided by used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to inventory Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to inventory Pawn loan value transferred to the Company's inventory balance upon default of the loan. Issuance of common stock due to acquisitions Stock Issued in Business Acquisition Stock Issued in Business Acquisition Deferred consideration Supplemental Deferred Purchase Price Contingent consideration Noncash Or Part Noncash Contingent Consideration Non-cash or part non-cash contingent consideration. 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Operations Expense, 2014 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Two Future amortization of intangible assets to operations expense year two. Operations Expense, 2015 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Three Future amortization of intangible assets to operations expense year three. Operations Expense, 2016 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Four Future amortization of intangible assets to operations expense year four. Operations Expense, 2017 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Five Future amortization of intangible assets to operations expense year five. Interest Expense, 2013 Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Remainder of Fiscal Year Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Remainder of Fiscal Year Interest Expense, 2014 Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Two Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Two Interest Expense, 2015 Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Three Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Three Interest Expense, 2016 Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Four Future amortization of intangible assets to interest expense year four. Interest Expense, 2017 Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Five Future amortization of intangible assets to interest expense year five. Summary of major class of indefinite-lived intangible asset Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract] Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets. Pawn licenses Pawn Licenses Pawn licenses. Trade name Indefinite-Lived Trade Names Domain name Indefinite-Lived Domain Name Indefinite-Lived Domain Name Goodwill Goodwill Total Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Including Goodwill Indefinite-lived intangible assets including goodwill. Classification of amortization recognized as expense Classification Of Amortization Recognized As Expense [Abstract] Classification of amortization recognized as expense. Amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets Operations expense Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Amortization of intangible assets to operations expense. 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Contingent consideration, potential cash payment Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment Cash payment of contingent consideration Payment of Contingent Consideration Payment of Contingent Consideration Total consideration of potential cash payment Business Acquisition Contingent Net Consideration Potential Cash Payment Business acquisition contingent net consideration potential cash payment. Contingent consideration Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value Measurement period adjustments, current assets Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current Assets Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current Assets Measurement period adjustments, other assets Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Assets Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Assets Measurement period adjustments, current liabilities Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current Liabilities Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current Liabilities Measurement period adjustments, noncurrent liabilities Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Noncurrent Liabilities Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Noncurrent Liabilities Goodwill adjustment Goodwill, Allocation Adjustment Summary of major class of indefinite-lived intangible asset Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of definite-lived intangible asset Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Classification of amortization recognized as expense Schedule Of Classification Of Amortization Recognized As Expense [Table Text Block] Classification of amortization recognized as expense. Estimate of the amount and classification of amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Receivables [Abstract] Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table] Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table] Financing Receivable Information by Portfolio Segment [Axis] Portfolio Segment [Axis] Financing Receivable Allowance [Domain] Financing Receivable Allowance [Domain] Unsecured Short-term consumer loans [Member] Unsecured Short Term Consumer Loans [Member] Unsecured short term consumer loans. Secured Short-term consumer loans [Member] Secured Short Term Consumer Loans [Member] Secured short-term consumer loans. Unsecured Long-term consumer loans [Member] Unsecured Long Term Consumer Loans [Member] Unsecured Long-term consumer loans. Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items] Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items] Allowance for losses on consumer loans Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward] Allowance Balance at Beginning of Period Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses Charge-offs Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Write-downs Recoveries Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recovery Provision Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses Translation Adjustment Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Foreign Currency Translation Allowance Balance at End of Period Financing Receivable at End of Period Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Consumer Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net (loss) income Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Effective portion of cash flow hedge Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax Unrealized holding loss arising during period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Income tax benefit (provision) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive (loss) income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest: Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Foreign currency translation loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. 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Commitment fee description Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Description Commitment fee on unused amount of credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage on Unused Facility Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage on Unused Facility Line of credit facility, amount outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Remaining borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Ownership percentage interest Frequency of periodic payment Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment Monthly payment Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Interest rate of notes Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Expiration period Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period Line of credit, interest rate Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Debt, face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Aggregate principal amount receivable Notes Receivable, Related Parties Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract] Condensed consolidating financial information. 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Latin America [Member] Latin America [Member] Latin America. Other International [Member] Other International [Member] Other international. Corporate [Member] Corporate [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Operating segment information Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] Revenues: Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract] Merchandise sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Jewelry scrapping sales Sales Revenue, Scrap, Net Sales Revenue, Scrap, Net Pawn service charges Revenue, Other Financial Services Consumer loan fees Interest and Fee Income, Loans, Consumer Other revenues Other Revenue, Net Total revenues Revenues Merchandise cost of goods sold Cost of Goods Sold Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold Cost of Goods Sold, Scrap Cost of Goods Sold, Scrap Consumer loan bad debt Provision for Loan and Lease Losses Net revenues Gross Profit Segment expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operations Operating Costs and Expenses Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Excluding Corporate Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Excluding Unallocated Amounts Loss on sale or disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets, Continuing Operations Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets, Continuing Operations Interest (income) expense, net Interest Income (Expense), Net, Excluding Corporate segment interest net Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates Other expense (income) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Excluding Corporate Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Excluding Unallocated Amounts Segment contribution Segment Contribution Segment contribution. Administrative General and Administrative Expense Interest, net Interest Income (Expense), Net Other expense (income) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income from continuing operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income from continuing operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest Net (loss) income attributable to EZCORP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Albemarle & Bond Holdings [Member] Albemarle and Bond Holdings [Member] Albemarle and bond holdings. 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Summary of financial information Schedule Of Summary Of Financial Information [Table Text Block] Summary of financial information. Schedule of summary of recorded value and fair value of strategic investments Schedule Of Summary Of Recorded Value And Fair Value Of Strategic Investments [Table Text Block] Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments. 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Pawn service charges receivable, net Service Charges Receivable Net Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of finance and service charges earned but not received. These charges are related specifically to pawn loans. Consumer loan fees receivable: Consumer Loan Fees Receivable [Abstract] Consumer loan fees receivable. Gross consumer loan fees receivable Consumer Loan Fees Receivable Gross Consumer loan fees receivable gross. Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees receivable Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Consumer Loan Fees Receivable Allowance for doubtful accounts consumer loan fees receivable. Consumer loan fees receivable, net Consumer Loan Fees Receivable Net Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of finance and service charges earned but not received. These charges are related specifically to Signature loans. 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Number of common shares owned Equity Method Investment Number Of Common Shares Owned Equity method investment number of common shares owned. Percentage of common shares owned Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Total cost of common shares owned Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost Income from investment, period Income From Equity Method Investment Reporting Period Income from equity method investment reporting period. Percentage Increase in total assets Equity Method Investment Percentage Increase In Assets Equity method investment percentage increase in total assets. Percentage change in net income Equity Method Investment Percentage Increase Decrease In Net Income Equity method investment percentage increase decrease in net income. Number of owned and franchise stores Number Of Owned And Franchise Stores Number of owned and franchise stores. Number of shares acquired Equity Method Investment, Number of Common Shares Acquired Equity Method Investment, Number of Common Shares Acquired Payments to acquire equity method investment Cash and cash equivalents Segment Cash and Equivalents Segment Cash and Equivalents Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Pawn loans Pawn loans Short-term loans collateralized by tangible personal property. Consumer loans, net Current And Noncurrent Consumer Loans Net Total Current and Noncurrent consumer loans, net. Service charges and fees receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net Inventory, net Property and equipment, net Segment Property Plant and Equipment Net Segment Property Plant and Equipment Net Intangibles, net segment intangibles segment intangibles Total separately identified recorded segment assets Segment Reporting Information Separately Identified Segment Assets Segment reporting information separately identified segment assets. Consumer loans outstanding from unaffiliated lenders Brokered Consumer Loans Outstanding From Unaffiliated Lenders Brokered consumer loans outstanding from unaffiliated lenders. 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Other Supplemental Information Other Supplemental Information [Table Text Block] Other supplemental information. 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These charges are related specifically to pawn loans. Deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Intercompany receivables Due from Affiliate, Current Income tax receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Total current assets Assets, Current Investments in unconsolidated affiliates Equity Method Investments Investment in subsidiaries Investments In Subsidiaries Investment in subsidiaries. Property and equipment, net Non-current consumer loans, net Loans And Leases Receivable Net Reported Amount Consumer Non Current Non current consumer loans. Other assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Liabilities and stockholders’ equity: Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current maturities of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations, Current Accounts payable and other accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Customer layaway deposits Customer Deposits, Current Intercompany payables Intercompany Payables Current Intercompany Payables Current. Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, less current maturities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Deferred tax liability Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred gains and other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Temporary equity: Temporary Equity [Abstract] Redeemable noncontrolling interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax EZCORP, Inc. stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member] Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Capital Leased Assets, Gross Capital Leased Assets, Gross Depreciation and amortization Depreciation Future minimum lease payments related to capital leases due within one year Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Future minimum lease payments related to capital leases due within two years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Future minimum lease payments related to capital leases Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Future minimum lease payments related to capital leases, interest Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments Present value of net minimum lease payments Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments Property and equipment, net ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Other Acquisitions [Member] Other Acquisitions [Member] Other acquisitions. Foreign [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Domain Name [Member] Domain Name [Member] Domain Name [Member] Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Non-compete Agreements [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Internally developed software [Member] Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] Contractual Relationship [Member] Contractual Relationship [Member] Contractual relationship. Acquisition of domestic and foreign locations Acquisition Of Domestic And Foreign Locations [Abstract] Acquisition of domestic and foreign locations. Number of asset purchase acquisitions Business Combination Number Of Acquisitions Asset Purchase Business combination number of acquisitions asset purchase. Number of stock purchase acquisitions Business Combination Number Of Acquisitions Stock Purchase Business combination number of acquisitions stock purchase. Total stores acquired Consideration: Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract] Cash Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Equity instruments Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Contingent consideration Deferred consideration Deferred Consideration Deferred consideration. Fair value of total consideration transferred Cash acquired Business Acquisition Cash Acquired Business acquisition cash acquired. Total purchase price Current assets: Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets [Abstract] Pawn loans Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Pawn Loans Current Business acquisition purchase price allocation pawn loans current. Consumer loans, net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Loans And Leases Receivable Net Amount Reported Loans and leases receivable net amount reported. Service charges and fees receivable, net Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Service Charges Receivable Net Business acquisition purchase price allocation service charges receivable net. Inventory, net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory Deferred tax asset Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Income Taxes Asset Current Business acquisition purchase price allocation deferred income taxes asset current. Prepaid expenses and other assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Total current assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets Property and equipment, net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Goodwill Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Non-current consumer loans, net Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Noncurrent Consumer Loans Net Business acquisition purchase price allocation noncurrent consumer loans net. Intangible assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Other assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets Total assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired Current liabilities: Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable and other accrued expenses Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Current Liabilities Accounts Payable And Other Accrued Expenses Business acquisition purchase price allocation current liabilities, accounts payable and other accrued expenses. Customer layaway deposits Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Current Liabilities Customer Layaway Deposits Customer layaway deposits. Current maturities of long-term debt Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt Other current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Other Liabilities Total current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities Long-term debt, less current maturities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Deferred tax liability Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Tax Liability Business acquisition purchase price allocation deferred tax liability. Total liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed Redeemable noncontrolling interest Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value Net assets acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Goodwill deductible for tax purposes Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired: Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired [Abstract] Indefinite lived intangible assets acquired. Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Definite-lived intangible assets acquired: Definite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired [Abstract] Definite lived intangible assets acquired. 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Reserve percentage of loan over 60 days past due Reserve Percentage Of Loan Over 60 Days Past Due Reserve Percentage Of Loan Over 60 Days Past Due Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Revenues: Administrative Interest expense (income) Equity of net income in subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, before Tax Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, before Tax Other income REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Beginning balance, Shares Shares, Outstanding Stock compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Stock options exercised Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Stock options exercised, shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Issuance of common stock due to acquisitions Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Issuance of common stock due to acquisitions, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Issuance of common stock due to purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest Stock Issued During Period, Value, Purchase of Subsidiary Shares from Noncontrolling Interest Stock Issued During Period, Value, Purchase of Subsidiary Shares from Noncontrolling Interest Issuance of common stock due to purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Purchase of Subsidiary Shares from Noncontrolling Interest Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Purchase of Subsidiary Shares from Noncontrolling Interest Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase of Subsidiary Shares from Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase of Subsidiary Shares from Noncontrolling Interest Release of restricted stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Release of restricted stock, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Excess tax benefit from stock compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Net Share Settlement Of Equity Awards Adjustments to additional paid in capital net share settlement of equity awards. Effective portion of cash flow hedge Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. Ending balance Ending balance, Shares CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Text Block] Condensed consolidating financial information. Information related to the acquisitions of domestic and foreign retail and financial services Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Schedule of recognized identified assets Acquired and liabilities assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock (B) Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents (C) Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Operating segment information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Separately identified segment assets Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information Separately Identified Segment Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of segment reporting information separately identified segment assets. 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Favorable Lease [Member] Lease Agreements [Member] Franchise Rights [Member] Franchise Rights [Member] Deferred Financing Costs [Member] Deferred Financing Costs [Member] Deferred Financing Costs. Contractual relationship [Member] Other [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of definite-lived intangible asset Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Carrying amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments Summary Of Recorded Value And Fair Value Of Strategic Investments [Abstract] Summary of recorded value and fair value of strategic investments. 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