Restricted Reserve. Restricted Reserve Restricted reserve Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities. Prepaid expenses and other current assets. Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents at end of period (includes cash of discontinued operations of $1,086 in 2009) Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period (includes cash of discontinued operations of $552 in 2009) Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total Cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Restricted cash Inventory, Net Inventory, Net, Total Inventory - PINs and other Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts Receivable, Net, Current, Total Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $13,444 at June 30, 2010 and $13,909 at December 31, 2009 Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $148,353 at June 30, 2010 and $153,255 at December 31, 2009 Goodwill Goodwill, Ending Balance Goodwill, Beginning Balance Goodwill Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $18,495 at June 30, 2010 and $16,866 at December 31, 2009 Assets Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Capital Lease Obligations, Current Current portion of capital lease obligations Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred revenue Liabilities, Current Liabilities, Current, Total Total current liabilities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Total Debt obligations, net of current portion Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Capital lease obligations, net of current portion Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders' equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Total Preferred Stock, $0.02 par value. 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued Common Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Common Stock, $0.02 par value. 90,000,000 shares authorized; 51,216,358 issued at June 30, 2010 and 51,101,833 issued at December 31, 2009 Treasury Stock, Value Treasury stock, at cost, 250,228 shares at June 30, 2010 and 241,644 shares at December 31, 2009 Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Treasury stock, at cost, 239,703 shares at March?31, 2010 and 241,644 shares at December?31, 2009 Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total Accumulated deficit Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Total Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance Noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance Total equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Total liabilities and equity Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] GENERAL Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies And Practices. Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES Earnings Per Share [Text Block] EARNINGS PER SHARE Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets Net [Abstract] Goodwill And Acquired Intangible Assets, Net. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] GOODWILL AND ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Information. Fair Value Measurements. Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Guarantees [Abstract] Guarantees. Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Text Block] GUARANTEES Contingencies. Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] CONTINGENCIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Document and Entity Information. Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Costs and Expenses Total operating expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other income (expense): Investment Income, Interest Interest income Interest Expense Interest expense Interest Expense, Total Interest expense Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Income from unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Total Income from unconsolidated affiliates Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total Loss on early retirement of debt Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other expense, net Other income (expense), net Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense Income tax expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Discontinued operations, net Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders - basic: Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Outstanding Share, Total Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Discontinued operations Earnings Per Share, Basic Total Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic weighted average shares outstanding Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders - diluted: Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Discontinued operations Earnings Per Share, Diluted Total Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted weighted average shares outstanding Accretion of convertible debentures discount and amortization of debt issuance costs Accretion of convertible debentures discount and amortization of debt issuance costs. Accretion of convertible debentures discount and amortization of debt issuance costs Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Discontinued Operations. Allowances for doubtful trade accounts receivables Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Ending Balance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Beginning Balance Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Accumulated depreciation on property and equipment Accumulated amortization on other assets Accumulated amortization on other assets. Accumulated amortization on other assets Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, par value Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued, Total Preferred Stock, shares issued Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total Common stock, shares issued Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance Treasury stock at cost, shares Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Gain on investment securities Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive loss Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Total Depreciation and amortization Share-based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Total Share-based compensation Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Unrealized foreign exchange loss, net Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total Deferred income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in working capital, net of amounts acquired: Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Income Taxes Payable Income taxes payable, net Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventory - PINs and other Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Total Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Trade accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] INCOME TAXES Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets Purchases of other long-term assets Purchases of other long-term assets Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other, net Other, net Other, net Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Borrowings from revolving credit agreements classified as non-current liabilities Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments of revolving credit agreements classified as non-current liabilities Repayments of revolving credit agreements classified as non-current liabilities Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Repayments of capital lease obligations Repayments of capital lease obligations Payments of Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interests stockholders Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interests stockholders Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other, net Other, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Net cash used in financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Total Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Interest Paid Interest paid during the period Income Taxes Paid Income taxes paid during the period Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Trade accounts payable Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long-term Debt, Current Maturities, Total Short-term debt obligations and current maturities of long-term debt obligations Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income taxes payable Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance Additional paid-in-capital Sales Revenue, Net [Abstract] Revenues: Money Transfer Segment Money Transfer Segment. epay Segment Epay Segment. EFT Processing Segment EFT Processing Segment. Sales Revenue, Net Total revenues Total revenues Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total Direct operating costs Labor and Related Expense Labor and Related Expense, Total Salaries and benefits Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total Selling, general and administrative Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets, Total Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities General [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] SEGMENT INFORMATION Statement [Table] Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis] Reporting Segment [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Cash Of Discontinued Operations Cash of discontinued operations, ending balance Cash of discontinued operations, beginning balance Cash of discontinued operations Cash of discontinued operations. Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated amortization on acquired intangible assets Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment Non-cash impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment. Debt Disclosure [Text Block] DEBT OBLIGATIONS Repayments of Other Long-term Debt Repayments of long-term debt obligations Repayments of long-term debt obligations Debt Obligations. Debt Obligations [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Acquired intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $XXX at June?30, 2010 and $88,924 at December?31, 2009 Acquired intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $92,047 at June 30, 2010 and $88,924 at December 31, 2009 Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity, Total Proceeds from issuance of shares