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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. 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Transfer of subsidiary shares to 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 Foreign currency translation gain (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Purchase and retirement of treasury stock (in shares) Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Purchase and retirement of treasury stock Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Ending balance (shares) Ending Balance Unsecured Debt Unsecured Debt [Member] 2024 Convertible Notes Total Less Than 1 Year Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year 1 - 3 Years Long-term Debt, Maturing in Years Two and Three 3 - 5 Years Long-term Debt, Maturing in Years Four and Five More Than 5 Years Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Schedule of equity method investments Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Net income from continuing operations attributable to EZCORP 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 (loss) 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 (loss) 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 (loss) earnings per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to EZCORP: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Continuing operations (in dollars per share) 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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 loss Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual 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receivable discount and deferred compensation fee Investment Income, Amortization of Discount Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliates Impairment Losses Related To Investments, Including Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses, Net Impairment Losses Related to Investments, Including Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Net Other adjustments Other Noncash Income (Expense) Reserve on jewelry scrap receivable Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve Stock compensation expense Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense Loss from investment 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 Increase Decrease In Service Charges And Fees Receivable Increase (decrease) in pawn service charges and loan fees receivable. Inventory Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities Customer layaway deposits Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability Income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable 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 Payments to Acquire Loans Receivable Loans repaid Proceeds from Collection of Loans Receivable 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, net Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment 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 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 Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement Payout of deferred consideration Payment of Deferred and Contingent Consideration Payment of Deferred and Contingent Consideration Proceeds from borrowings, net of issuance costs Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt Payments on borrowings Repayments of Debt Repurchase of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 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. 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Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Gross Amount Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract] Total Less current portion Long-Term Debt, Gross, Current Maturities Long-term Debt, Gross, Current Maturities Total long-term debt Long-Term Debt, Gross, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term Debt, Gross, Excluding Current Maturities Debt Discount and Issuance Costs Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net [Abstract] Total Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net Less current portion Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) And Debt Issuance Cost, Net, Current Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Cost, Net, Current Total long-term debt Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) And Debt Issuance Cost, Net, Noncurrent Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Cost, Net, Noncurrent Carrying Amount Long-term Debt, Current Maturities [Abstract] Total Less current portion Total long-term debt ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Operating lease expense Operating Lease, Cost Variable lease expense Variable Lease, Cost Total lease expense Lease, Cost SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets and other Total operating expenses Operating Expenses Operating (loss) income Operating Income (Loss) Other (income) expense Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Loss) 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 (loss) income Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc. — continuing operations (in dollars per share) Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc. — continuing operations (in dollars per share) Weighted-average basic shares outstanding Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax COMMON STOCK AND STOCK COMPENSATION Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block] DEBT Long-term Debt [Text Block] STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Restricted cash Restricted Cash Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 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. Gross inventory Inventory, Gross Inventory reserves Inventory Valuation Reserves Inventory, net Prepaid expenses and other Prepaid Expense, Current Accounts receivable and other Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable Prepaid expenses and other current assets Property and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total Accounts payable Accounts Payable Accrued expenses and other Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities Schedule of Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Schedule of long term debt instruments Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities subsequent to adoption of ASC 842 Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Net (loss) income Other comprehensive loss: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation loss, net of income tax benefit for our investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $517 and $380 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2020, respectively, and $602 and $515 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax Comprehensive (loss) 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 (loss) income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent