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These charges are related specifically to Signature loans. Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Assets Assets Long-term Debt Long-term Debt Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Classification of amortization recognized as expense Classification Of Amortization Recognized As Expense [Abstract] Classification of amortization recognized as expense. Amortization expense in continuing operations Amortization of Intangible Assets, Continuing Operations Amortization of Intangible Assets, Continuing Operations Operations expense Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Amortization of intangible assets to operations expense. Interest expense Amortization of Financing Costs Total expense from the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets Amortization of Deferred Charges Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] U.S. & Canada Operations [Member] Latin America [Member] Other International [Member] Other International [Member] Other international. Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment Goodwill [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Goodwill Acquisitions Goodwill, Acquired During Period Effect of foreign currency translation changes Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments Ending Balance Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Assets: Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current 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 Deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, 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 Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Non-current consumer loans, net Loans And Leases Receivable Net Reported Amount Consumer Non Current Non current consumer loans. Deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Other assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Liabilities and stockholders’ equity: Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and stockholders’ equity: 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 Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, 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) income 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 Summary of goodwill and intangible assets Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block] Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment Schedule of Goodwill [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] Allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in financing receivables Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] Aging Analysis of past due financing receivables Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Sale of additional shares to parent Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Ending balance Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Consumer loan loss provision Provision for Doubtful Accounts Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Other adjustments Other Noncash Income (Expense) (Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Gain on sale of loan portfolio Loans and Leases Receivable, Gain (Loss) on Sales, Net Stock compensation Share-based Compensation Income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract] Service charges and fees receivable, net Increase Decrease In Service Charges And Fees Receivable Increase (decrease) in pawn service charges and loan fees receivable. Inventory, net Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories Prepaid expenses, other current assets, and other assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Customer layaway deposits Increase (Decrease) in Customer Deposits Deferred gains and other long-term liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities Tax provision (benefit) from stock compensation Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Income taxes receivable/payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Loans made Loans made Cash outlay associated with extending loans to customers. 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 Proceeds from sale of assets Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets 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] Tax provision (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 Debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Payout of deferred and contingent consideration Payment of Deferred and Contingent Consideration Payment of Deferred and Contingent Consideration 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 (used in) provided by 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 end of period Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: Noncash Investing and Financing Items [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. Stock issued for additional investment in subsidiary Stock Issued for Investment in Subsidiary Stock Issued for Investment in Subsidiary Accrued additions to property and equipment Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Note receivable from sale of assets Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Value of Consideration Received Effective income tax rate from continued operations Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Effective income tax rate from discontinued operations Effective Income Tax Rate, Discontinued Operations Effective Income Tax Rate, Discontinued Operations Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] 9% unsecured notes due 2015 [Member] Unsecured Notes, 9 Percent, Due 2015 [Member] Unsecured Notes, 9 Percent, Due 2015 [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Assets [Member] Other Assets [Member] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Foreign currency forward [Member] Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Interest Expense/Other Income [Member] Interest Expense or Other Income [Member] Interest Expense or Other Income [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Cross-border debt offering Debt Instrument, Face Amount Fair value of derivative instrument Derivative, Fair Value, Net Amount of loss recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on derivatives (effective portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Amount of loss on derivatives reclassified into income from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (effective portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net 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. 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Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Expected LOC Losses Expected Loc Losses Expected Loc Losses. Maximum Exposure For LOC Losses Maximum Exposure For Loc Losses Maximum Exposure For LOC Losses. Exposure secured by titles to customers' automobiles Title to Customer Automobile Held as Collateral Title to Customer Automobile Held as Collateral 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. Other Supplemental Information Other Supplemental Information [Table Text Block] Other supplemental information. Estimate of the amount and classification of amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Amortization Expense, 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Amortization Expense, 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Amortization Expense, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Amortization Expense, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Amortization Expense, 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Operations Expense, 2014 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Future amortization of intangible assets to operations expense year one. Operations Expense, 2015 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Two Future amortization of intangible assets to operations expense year two. Operations Expense, 2016 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Three Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Three Operations Expense, 2017 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Four Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Four Operations Expense, 2018 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Five Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year Five Interest Expense, 2014 Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Remainder of Fiscal Year Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Remainder of Fiscal Year Interest Expense, 2015 Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Two Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Two Interest Expense, 2016 Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Three Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Three Interest Expense, 2017 Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Four Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Four Interest Expense, 2018 Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Five Future Amortization Of Financing Costs, Year Five ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Other Acquisitions [Member] Other Acquisitions [Member] Other acquisitions. 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] 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. 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 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 Intangible assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Non-current consumer loans, net Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Noncurrent Consumer Loans Net Business acquisition purchase price allocation noncurrent consumer loans net. 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. Total current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities 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. Indefinite-lived intangible assets 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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