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Estimate of the amount and classification of amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] U.S. [Member] Domestic Tax Authority [Member] Mexico [Member] Mexico [Member] Mexico [Member] Canada [Member] Canada [Member] Canada [Member] U.K. [Member] U.K. [Member] U.K. [Member] Other [Member] Other Countries [Member] Other Countries [Member] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues Revenues Long-lived assets Long-Lived Assets Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Information on accounts receivable, net, inventories, net, property and equipment, net Schedule Of Accounts Receivable Inventory Property And Equipment Table Text Block Schedule of accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment. Other Supplemental Information Other Supplemental Information [Table Text Block] Other supplemental information. Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract] Condensed consolidating financial information. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Income Statement [Abstract] Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Parent [Member] Parent Company [Member] Subsidiary Guarantors [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Other Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Eliminations [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Revenues: Revenues [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 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 Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operations Operating Costs and Expenses Administrative General and Administrative Expense Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Total operating expenses Operating Expenses Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Interest (income) expense Interest Income (Expense), Net Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Equity of net income in subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, before Tax Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, before Tax Other (income) expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Net Income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for Recent accounting pronouncements. 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, 2013 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Amortization Expense, 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Amortization Expense, 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Amortization Expense, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Amortization Expense, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Operations Expense, 2013 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Year One Future amortization of intangible assets to operations expense year one. 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 Intangible Assets To Interest Expense Year One Future amortization of intangible assets to interest expense year one. Interest Expense, 2014 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Interest Expense Year Two Future amortization of intangible assets to interest expense year two. Interest Expense, 2015 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Interest Expense Year Three Future amortization of intangible assets to interest expense year three Interest Expense, 2016 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Interest Expense Year Four Future amortization of intangible assets to interest expense year four. Interest Expense, 2017 Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Interest Expense Year Five Future amortization of intangible assets to interest expense year five. 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Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Stock compensation Share-based Compensation Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates 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 Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Excess tax 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 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] 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 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 decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of quarter Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter 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 Noncash Or Part Noncash Deferred Consideration Noncash or part noncash deferred consideration. Stock issued for additional investment in subsidiary Stock Issued for Investment in Subsidiary Stock Issued for Investment in Subsidiary Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Stock Class A Non-voting [Member] Common Class A [Member] Common Stock Class B Voting [Member] Common Class B [Member] Assets: Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Pawn loans, net Pawn loans Short-term loans collateralized by tangible personal property. Consumer loans, net Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Amount, Consumer 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. 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. Inventory, net Inventory, Net Deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Receivable from affiliates Due from Affiliate, Current Federal 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. Restricted cash, non-current Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent Deferred tax asset, non-current Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) 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 Total assets Assets 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. Federal 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, Fair Value 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 income (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 Subsequent Events [Abstract] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] Condensed consolidated Statement of cash flows Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Proceeds on advances to subsidiaries Proceeds on Advances to Subsidiaries Proceeds on Advances to Subsidiaries Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates Proceeds from Dividends Received Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] 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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Non-compete Agreements [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] 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] Contractual Relationship [Member] Contractual relationship. Internally developed software [Member] Computer Software, Intangible Asset [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 Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Non-designated derivatives [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Gold collar [Member] Gold Collar [Member] Gold collar. 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Consecutive Months in Exercise Period Put Option Noncontrolling Interest Consecutive Months Maximum Shares Exercisable Put Option Noncontrolling Interest Consecutive Months Maximum Shares Exercisable Discount for lack of control Fair Value Inputs, Discount for Lack of Control Fair Value Inputs, Discount for Lack of Control Discount for lack of marketability Fair Value Inputs, Discount for Lack of Marketability Transaction related expenses Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Number of financial services Number of Businesses Acquired Net assets acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Purchase Price relating to earn out Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Number of earn outs Number Of Earn Outs Number of earn outs. Potential cash payment Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment 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 Fair value of total consideration transferred Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Equity instruments Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Common Stock Class A Non-voting Common Stock Class B Voting Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Assets Long-term Debt 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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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 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest: Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] 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: 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. 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. 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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] 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 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, net Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Pawn Loans Current Business acquisition purchase price allocation pawn loans current. Consumer loans, net 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 Not Amortizable 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 Acquisition Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Fair Value Business acquisition redeemable noncontrolling interest equity fair value. Net assets acquired 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. Definite lived intangible assets Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Allowance for Losses and Credit Quality of Financing Receivables (Textual) [Abstract] Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract] Reserve percentage of loan over 90 days past due Reserve Percentage Of Loan Over Ninety Days Past Due Reserve percentage of loan over 90 days past due. SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES AND CREDIT QUALITY OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES Allowance for Credit Losses [Text Block] Summary of activities in redeemable noncontrolling interests Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] U.S./ Canada Operations [Member] U S Or Canada Operations [Member] U.S or Canada operations. Latin America [Member] Latin America [Member] Latin America. 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 Acquisitions Goodwill, Acquired During Period Effect of foreign currency translation changes Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments Ending Balance Temporary Equity, Increase From Business Acquisitions Temporary Equity, Increase From Business Acquisitions Temporary Equity, Increase From Business Acquisitions Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Balance as of September 30, 2012 Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests Sale of additional shares to parent Temporary Equity, Decrease from Sale of Shares to Parent Temporary Equity, Decrease from Sale of Shares to Parent Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Balance as of December 31, 2012 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 or Capital 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) Profit for the year (net income) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Compensation costs included in net income Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Gross compensation costs Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Income tax benefits Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Net compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax Fair value of derivative financial instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statement of operations Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Financing Receivable Information by Portfolio Segment [Axis] Portfolio Segment [Axis] Financing Receivable Allowance [Domain] Financing Receivable Allowance [Domain] Consumer Loans [Member] Consumer Loans [Member] Consumer loans. 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. COMMON STOCK, OPTIONS AND STOCK COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Gold Collar [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Assets [Member] Other Assets [Member] Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Notional amount Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Compensation costs included in net income Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Revenues: Administrative Interest income Investment Income, Interest Interest expense Interest Expense Other income Income tax expense Net income per common share: Basic Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract] Basic Diluted 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. Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block] Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block] ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] U.S. & Canada [Member] Us Pawn Operations [Member] US pawn operations. Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Cash and cash equivalents Segment Cash and Equivalents Segment Cash and Equivalents Pawn loans 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 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. Corporate assets corporate assets corporate assets 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 Total Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Including Goodwill Indefinite-lived intangible assets including goodwill. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Condensed consolidating balance sheet. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income [Table Text Block] Condensed consolidated statements of income. Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Condensed consolidated Statement of cash flows Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows [Table Text Block] Condensed consolidated Statement of cash flows. Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table] Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table] Unsecured Short-term consumer loans [Member] Unsecured Short Term Consumer Loans [Member] Unsecured short 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 Charge-offs Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Write-downs Recoveries Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recovery Provisions 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 Long term debt instruments Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] 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] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information. 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 Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member] Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member] Operating segment information Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] Revenues: Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract] Other revenues Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Excluding Unallocated Amounts Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Excluding Unallocated Amounts (Gain) on sale or disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Excluding Unallocated Amounts Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Excluding Unallocated Amounts Interest, net segment interest net segment interest net Other (income) expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Excluding Unallocated Amounts Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Excluding Unallocated Amounts Segment Contribution Segment Contribution Segment contribution. Administrative Corporate Administrative Expenses Corporate Administrative Expenses Interest, net Corporate Interest Net Corporate Interest Net Income before taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] 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. Interest expense Amortization Recognized Interest Expense Amortization recognized interest expense. Total expense from the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets Amortization of Deferred Charges 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] GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Strategic Investments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] Strategic Investments And Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] Strategic investments and fair value of financial instruments. 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 Summary of financial information for Albemarle & Bond Interest Rate by Type [Axis] Interest Rate by Type [Axis] Interest Rate by Type [Axis] Interest Rate by Type [Domain] Interest Rate by Type [Domain] [Domain] for Interest Rate by Type [Axis] Mexican Interbank Equilibrium [Member] Mexican Interbank Equilibrium [Member] Mexican Interbank Equilibrium [Member] Non Recourse Debt [Member] New Senior Secured Credit Agreement [Member] Foreign Line of Credit [Member] Crediamigo [Member] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Change in Debt Payments [Axis] Change in Debt Payments [Axis] Change in Debt Payments [Axis] Change in Debt Payments [Domain] Change in Debt Payments [Domain] Change in Debt Payments [Domain] Monthly Payment due Beginning July 2014 [Member] Monthly Payment due Beginning July 2014 [Member] Monthly Payment due Beginning July 2014 [Member] Number of banks involved in line of credit facility Number Of Banks Involved In Line Of Credit Facility Number Of Banks Involved In Line Of Credit Facility. Maturity period of new credit agreement Maturity Period Of New Credit Agreement Maturity Period Of New Credit Agreement Revolving credit facility Line of credit potential maximum Line Of Credit Potential Maximum Maximum credit available upon request for additional amount under the credit facility Debt repaid and retired Extinguishment of Debt, Amount Interest rate description Debt Instrument Interest Rate Description Debt instrument interest rate description. Interest rate to the lenders Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Bank base rate Debt Instrument Base Rate Percentage Debt instrument base rate percentage. 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 Ownership percentage interest Frequency of periodic payment Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment Monthly payment Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Expiration period Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period Potential additional borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Potential Additional Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Potential Additional Borrowing Capacity Line of credit, interest rate Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Periodic payment Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment Income tax receivable Property and equipment, net Income taxes payable EZCORP, Inc. stockholders’ equity