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Additions to property and equipment Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Principal collections on notes receivable Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net 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, Including Discontinued Operations 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. Dividend reinvestment acquisition of additional ownership in unconsolidated affiliate Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Dividend Reinvestment Acquisition Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Dividend Reinvestment Acquisition Deferred and contingent consideration Supplemental Deferred Purchase Price Business Combinations [Abstract] ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Beginning balance (shares) Shares, Outstanding Stock compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition 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 Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net income (loss) Ending Balance Ending balance (shares) Long term debt instruments Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Principal payment schedule Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] 2019 Convertible Note Warrants Warrant [Member] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Net Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Net income from continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc. Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock (shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Dilutive effect of restricted stock (shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents (shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic earnings per share attributable to EZCORP: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS, exclusive of the additional potential impact of the 2024 Convertible Notes (shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Class of Warrant or Right [Axis] Class of Warrant or Right [Axis] Class of Warrant or Right [Domain] Class of Warrant or Right [Domain] Net-share-settled Warrants Net-share-settled Warrants [Member] Net-share-settled Warrants [Member] 2024 Convertible Notes Convertible senior notes issued and settled Debt Instrument, Convertible, Issued and Settled Debt Instrument, Convertible, Issued and Settled Convertible senior notes repurchased and retired Extinguishment of Debt, Amount Conversion rate per $1000 principal amount Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio Conversion price, per share (in dollars per share) Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Notional amount (shares) Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Shares Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Shares Strike price (dollars per share) Derivative, Price Risk Option Strike Price Number of securities called (shares) Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights Strike price for warrants (in dollars per share) Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Cash Converters International Limited Cash Converters International Limited [Member] Cash converters international limited. 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Document Information [Table] Document Information [Table] Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (shares) Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Camira Administration Corp. and Subsidiaries (“GPMX”) Camira Administration Corp. and Subsidiaries (“GPMX”) [Member] Camira Administration Corp. and Subsidiaries (“GPMX”) [Member] Bazareno Bazareno [Member] Bazareno [Member] Percentage of voting interests acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Number of pawn stores acquired Number of Stores Acquired Number of Stores Acquired Payments to acquire businesses Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Contingent consideration liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Duration of performance to determine consideration due Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Duration of Performance to Determine Consideration Due Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Duration of Performance to Determine Consideration Due Aggregate purchase price for acquisition Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Acquisition related costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Segments Operating Segments [Member] Corporate, Non-Segment Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] U.S. Pawn US Pawn Segment [Member] US Pawn Segment [Member] Latin America Pawn Latin American Pawn Segment [Member] Latin American Pawn Segment [Member] Other International Other International Segment [Member] Other International Segment Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] 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 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 Other cost of revenues Other Cost of Operating Revenue Net revenues Gross Profit Segment and corporate expenses (income): Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract] Operations Operating Costs and Expenses Administrative General and Administrative Expense Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Continuing Operations Depreciation, Continuing Operations Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets, Continuing Operations Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets, Continuing Operations Interest expense Interest Expense Interest income Investment Income, Interest Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate Other income Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Insurance Claims Insurance Claims [Member] Uninsured Risk Uninsured Risk [Member] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Shareholder Derivative Litigation Shareholder Derivative Litigation [Member] Shareholder Derivative Litigation [Member] Rooney v. EZCORP, Inc Rooney Litigation [Member] Rooney Litigation [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Beneficial Owner Beneficial Owner [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Number of entities controlled Number of Controlled Entities Number of Controlled Entities Litigation settlement Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party Number of lawsuits filed Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number Number of lawsuits consolidated Loss Contingency, Number of Lawsuits Consolidated Loss Contingency, Number of Lawsuits Consolidated Number of plaintiffs Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Period to file an amended compliant Loss Contingency Period to File a Motion to Dismiss Loss Contingency Period to File a Motion to Dismiss STOCK COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive loss: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation loss, net of income tax expense for our investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $205 and $444 for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Information on accounts receivable, net, inventories, net, property and equipment, net Schedule Of Accounts Receivable Inventory Property And Equipment Table Text Block [Table Text Block] Schedule of accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment. Principal amount Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Continuing Operations Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Continuing Operations Total operating expenses Operating Expenses Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income from continuing operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax Net income Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Basic earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc. — continuing operations (usd per share) Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc. — continuing operations (usd per share) Weighted-average basic shares outstanding (shares) Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (shares) Assets: Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Pawn loans Pawn loans Short-term loans collateralized by tangible personal property. Pawn service charges receivable, net Pawn 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. Inventory, net Inventory, Net Notes receivable, net Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Investment in unconsolidated affiliate Equity Method Investments Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Non-current notes receivable, net Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent Deferred tax asset, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Other assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and equity: Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Customer layaway deposits Customer Deposits, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, net Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) Commitments and Contingencies 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 Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of equity method investments Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Net components of basic and diluted earnings per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term Debt [Text Block] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] 2019 Convertible Notes Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Carrying Value Reported Value Measurement [Member] Estimated Fair Value Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Financial assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Notes receivable, net Investment in unconsolidated affiliate Financial liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Convertible Notes Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures Term Loan Facility Long-term Debt, Fair Value Information on accounts receivable, net, inventories, net and inventory Schedule Of Accounts Receivable And Inventory [Abstract] Schedule Of Accounts Receivable And Inventory. Pawn service charges receivable, net: Pawn Service Charges Receivable [Abstract] Pawn service charges receivable. Gross pawn service charges receivable Service Charges Receivable Gross Service charges receivable gross. Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Service Charges Receivable Allowance for doubtful accounts service charges receivable. 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. Inventory, net: Inventory, Net [Abstract] Gross inventory Inventory, Gross Inventory reserves Inventory Valuation Reserves Inventory, net Property and equipment, net: Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] Property and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total Operating segment information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Summary of financial information for Cash Converters International Limited Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract] Current assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets Non-current assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Assets Total assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets Current liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities Non-current liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Liabilities Shareholders’ equity Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity Gross revenues Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue Gross profit Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gross Profit (Loss) Net profit (loss) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Schedule of recognized identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]