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Latin America [Member] Latin America [Member] Latin America. Other International [Member] Other International [Member] Other international. 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Maturity period of new credit agreement Maturity Period Of New Credit Agreement Maturity Period Of New Credit Agreement Borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity 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 Term loan outstanding 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. 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Accrual for expected losses on credit service letters of credit Accrual For Expected Losses On Credit Service Letters Of Credit Current Accrual for expected losses on credit service letters of credit current. Collected funds payable to unaffiliated lenders under credit service programs Collected Funds Payable To Unaffiliated Lenders Under Credit Service Programs Current Collected funds payable to unaffiliated lenders under credit service programs current. 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Stores by Nature of Business [Domain] Stores by Nature of Business [Domain] Stores by nature of business. Pawn Stores [Member] Pawn Stores [Member] Pawn stores. Financial Services Stores [Member] Financial Services Stores [Member] Financial Services stores. Financial and Retail Services [Member] Financial And Retail Services [Member] Financial and Retail Services. Franchised Stores [Member] Franchised Stores [Member] Franchised Stores. 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Description of Defaulted Payment, Number of Delinquent Payments Description of Defaulted Payment, Number of Delinquent Payments Description of Defaulted Payment, Number of Delinquent Payments Description of Defaulted Loan, Number of Delinquent Payments Description of Defaulted Loan, Number of Delinquent Payments Description of Defaulted Loan, Number of Delinquent Payments Description of Defaulted Loan, Number of Delinquent Payments, Minimum Description of Defaulted Loan, Number of Delinquent Payments, Minimum Description of Defaulted Loan, Number of Delinquent Payments, Minimum Estimated useful life Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 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 Amortization of debt premium and consumer loan discount Consumer loan loss provision Provision for Doubtful Accounts Deferred income (benefit) taxes Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Other adjustments Other Noncash Income (Expense) Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Stock compensation Share-based Compensation Income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Impairment of investments Impairment Losses Related to Investments, Including Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Net Impairment Losses Related to Investments, Including Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Net 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 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 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 Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Excess tax benefit from stock compensation Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Payout of deferred and contingent consideration Payment of Deferred and Contingent Consideration Payment of Deferred and Contingent Consideration Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Contributions from noncontrolling interest Contributions from Noncontrolling Interests 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 Proceeds from bank borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Payments on bank borrowings and capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net (decrease) increase 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 Cash paid during the period for: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid Income taxes Income Taxes Paid Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to inventory Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to inventory Pawn loan value transferred to the Company's inventory balance upon default of the loan. Issuance of common stock due to acquisitions Stock Issued in Business Acquisition Stock Issued in Business Acquisition Deferred consideration Supplemental Deferred Purchase Price Contingent consideration Noncash Or Part Noncash Contingent Consideration Non-cash or part non-cash contingent consideration. Accrued additions to property and equipment Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Purchase of shares fom noncontrolling interest Noncash Purchase of Shares from Noncontrolling Interest Noncash Purchase of Shares from Noncontrolling Interest Issuance of common stock to 401(k) plan Stock Issued 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 [Axis] Non-employee directors [Member] Non-employee Directors [Member] Non-employee Directors [Member] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] 2010 Plan [Member] Long-Term Incentive Plan 2010 [Member] Long-Term Incentive Plan 2010 [Member] Common Stock Class B Voting [Member] Common Class A [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Restricted Stock Awards and Non-qualified Stock Options [Member] Restricted Stock Awards and Non-qualified Stock Options [Member] Restricted Stock Awards and Non-qualified Stock Options [Member] Stock Option [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Weighted average grant date fair value outstanding at end of year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Common Stock, Number of Classes Common Stock, Number of Classes Common Stock, Number of Classes Common Stock, Number of Votes Common Stock, Number of Votes Common Stock, Number of Votes Common Stock, Conversion Basis, Ratio Common Stock, Conversion Basis, Ratio Common Stock, Conversion Basis, Ratio Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Percent of awards vesting on first anniversary of grant date Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vesting In One Year After Grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vesting In One Year After Grant Percent of awards vesting on second anniversary of grant date Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vesting In Two Years After Grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vesting In Two Years After Grant Options contractual life Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Contractual Life Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award contractual life. Options outstanding, strike price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of restricted stock awards authorized Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Available for grant, shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Shares withheld to satisfy related federal income tax withholding Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation Fair value of RSAs to be amortized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted average period over which costs amortized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract] Marketable equity securities Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Forward contracts Derivative Assets Contingent Consideration Net financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity) Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) Employment Agreements Compensation Related Costs, General [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Corporate [Member] Corporate [Member] 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 Consumer loan fees and interest Interest and Fee Income, Loans, Consumer Other revenues Other Revenue, Net Total revenues Revenues Merchandise cost of goods sold Cost of Goods Sold Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold Cost of Goods Sold, Scrap Cost of Goods Sold, Scrap Consumer loan bad debt Provision for Loan and Lease Losses Net revenues Gross Profit Segment items: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operations Operating Costs and Expenses Depreciation Depreciation, Excluding Corporate Depreciation, Excluding Corporate Amortization Amortization of Intangible Assets, Excluding Corporate Amortization of Intangible Assets, Excluding Corporate Loss on sale or disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets, Excluding Corporate Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets, Excluding Corporate Interest expense (income), net Interest Income (Expense), Net, Excluding Corporate segment interest net Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates Other (income) expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Excluding Corporate Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Excluding Unallocated Amounts Segment Contribution Segment Contribution Segment contribution. Administrative General and Administrative Expense Depreciation Depreciation, Nonproduction Amortization Amortization of Intangible Assets Interest expense (income) Interest Income (Expense), Net Other income Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income from continuing operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net income from continuing operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. Organization Organization [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for Organization. Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Pawn Loan and Sales Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Consumer Loans Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Bad Debt and Allowance For Losses Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance for Loan Losses Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventory Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents and Cash Concentrations Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Software Development Costs Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block] Customer Layaway Deposits Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block] Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Valuation of Tangible Long-Lived Assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair value of financial instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Policy Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Acquisitions Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Translation Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Securitization of Consumer Loans Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Securitization of Consumer Loans [Policy Text Block] Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Securitization of Consumer Loans [Policy Text Block] Operations Expense Operations Expense [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for operation expense. Administrative Expense Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Stock Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Attributable to Parent Loss from discontinued operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc. Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent 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 (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.: 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, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.: 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, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share 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 Information on advertising expense Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract] Advertising Expense Advertising Expense Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Quarterly Information Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract] Total revenues Net revenues Income from continuing operations, net of tax 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] Trade Names [Member] Trade Names [Member] 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] Favorable Lease Asset [Member] Leases, Acquired-in-Place, Market Adjustment [Member] Internally developed software [Member] Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] Non-compete agreements [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Contractual relationship [Member] Contractual Relationship [Member] Contractual relationship. Acquisitions of domestic and foreign pawn lending locations Acquisitions of domestic and foreign pawn lending locations [Abstract] Acquisitions of domestic and foreign pawn lending locations. 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 Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Service Charges Receivable Net Business acquisition purchase price allocation service charges receivable net. Inventory, net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory Deferred tax asset Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Income Taxes Asset Current Business acquisition purchase price allocation deferred income taxes asset current. Prepaid expenses and other assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Total current assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets Property and equipment, net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Goodwill Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Non-current consumer loans, net Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Noncurrent Consumer Loans Net Business acquisition purchase price allocation noncurrent consumer loans net. Intangible Assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Other assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets Total assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired Current liabilities: Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable and other accrued expenses Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Current Liabilities Accounts Payable And Other Accrued Expenses Business acquisition purchase price allocation current liabilities, accounts payable and other accrued expenses. Customer layaway deposits Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Current Liabilities Customer Layaway Deposits Customer layaway deposits. Current maturities of long-term debt Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt Other current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Other Liabilities Total current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities Long-term debt, less current maturities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Deferred tax liability Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Tax Liability Business acquisition purchase price allocation deferred tax liability. 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Definite lived intangible assets Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Contribution Plan [Member] Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Contribution and amortized expense related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Contribution And Amortized Expense Related To Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Abstract] Contribution and amortized expense related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. 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