Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies And Practices.
Presentation of taxes collected and remitted to government authorities policy [Policy Text Block]
Presentation of taxes collected and remitted to government authorities policy [Policy Text Block]
Presentation of taxes collected and remitted to government authorities policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Inventory - PINs and other
Inventory, Net
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $21,512 at December 31, 2012 and $14,787 at December 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $207,282 at December 31, 2012 and $175,875 at December 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Acquired intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $140,829 at December 31, 2012 and $129,119 at December 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $24,247 at December 31, 2012 and $19,529 at December 31, 2011
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Current portion of capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Short-term debt obligations and current maturities of long-term debt obligations
Debt, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Debt obligations, net of current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, $0.02 par value. 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, $0.02 par value. 90,000,000 shares authorized; 52,976,558 issued at December 31, 2012 and 51,982,227 issued at December 31, 2011
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Treasury stock, at cost, 3,653,958 shares at December 31, 2012 and 1,543,441 shares at December 31, 2011
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Restricted reserve
Restricted reserve
Restricted reserve.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes [Table]
Income taxes [Table]
Income taxes [Table]
Expiration Date [Axis]
Expiration Date [Axis]
Expiration date [Domain]
expiration date [Domain]
expiration date [Domain]
Expiring in One Year [Member]
Expiring in One Year [Member]
Expiring in Two Years [Member]
Expiring in Two Years [Member]
Expiring in Three Years [Member]
Expiring in Three Years [Member]
Expiring in Four Years [Member]
Expiring in Four Years [Member]
Expiring in Five Years [Member]
Expiring in Five Years [Member]
Expiring in More than Five Years [Member]
Expiring in More than Five Years [Member]
Not Subject to Expiration [Member]
Not Subject to Expiration [Member]
Convertible Debt Issue [Axis]
Convertible Debt Issue [Axis]
Convertible Debt Issue [Domain]
Convertible Debt Issue [Domain]
1.625% Issue [Member]
1.625% Issue [Member]
3.5% Issue [Member]
3.5% Issue [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
US Federal and Foreign [Member]
US Federal and Foreign [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
UNITED STATES
Other Credit Derivatives [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Income taxes [Line Items]
Income taxes [Line Items]
Excluded tax benefit of share-based compensation net operating losses
Excluded tax benefit of share-based compensation
Excluded tax benefit of share-based compensation
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Total Income (loss) before income taxes
Total Income Loss Before Income Taxes.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost
Income tax reconciliation, other permanent differences
Income tax reconciliation, other permanent differences
Income tax reconciliation, other permanent differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Contingencies, Foreign
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Contingencies, Foreign
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Deferred tax assets, property, plant and equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred tax assets, intercompany notes
Deferred tax assets, intercompany notes
Deferred tax assets, intercompany notes
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill
Deferred tax liabilities, accrued expenses
Deferred tax liabilities, accrued expenses
Deferred tax liabilities, accrued expenses
Deferred tax liabilities, intercompany notes
Deferred tax liabilities, intercompany notes
Deferred tax liabilities, intercompany notes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Financing Arrangements
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Financing Arrangements
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Capitalized Research and Development Costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Capitalized Research and Development Costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Period Start
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Period End
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries indefinitely reinvested
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries indefinitely reinvested
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries indefinitely reinvested
Other assets policy [Policy Text Block]
Other assets policy [Policy Text Block]
Other assets policy - deferred financing costs, investments in unconsolidated affiliates, capitalized software development costs and capitalized payments for new or renewed contracts, contract renewals and customer conversion costs. [Policy Text Block]
Entity [Abstract]
Entity [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Curreny [Axis]
Curreny [Axis]
Curreny [Axis]
Curreny [Domain]
Curreny [Domain]
[Domain] for Curreny [Axis]
Australia, Dollars
Australia, Dollars
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Pure Commerce Pty Ltd [Member]
Pure Commerce Pty Ltd [Member]
Pure Commerce Pty Ltd [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
BASIS OF PREPARATION [Abstract]
BASIS OF PREPARATION [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Reference rate [Axis]
Reference rate [Axis]
Reference rate [Axis]
Reference Rate [Domain]
Reference Rate [Domain]
Reference Rate [Domain]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
Base rate [Member]
Base rate [Member]
Base rate [Member]
Sublimit [Axis]
Sublimit [Axis]
Sublimit [Axis]
Sublimit [Domain]
Sublimit [Domain]
Sublimit [Domain]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Swingline loans [Member]
Swingline loans [Member]
Swingline loans [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
3.5% Issue [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of credit - India [Member]
Line of credit - India [Member]
Line of credit - India [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Credit facility [Member]
Credit facility [Member]
Credit facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Short-term Debt
Short-term Debt
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Loans Payable to Bank
Loans Payable to Bank
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Capital Leases, Income Statement, Interest Expense
Capital Leases, Income Statement, Interest Expense
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Other, Net
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Other, Net
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Convertible Debt, Current
Convertible Debt, Current
Loans Payable to Bank, Current
Loans Payable to Bank, Current
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent
Loans Payable to Bank, Noncurrent
Loans Payable to Bank, Noncurrent
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Gross
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Gross
Incremental Credit Facility Option
Incremental Credit Facility Option
Incremental Credit Facility Option
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Pre-modification
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Pre-modification
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Pre-modification
Term Loan, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Pre-modification
Term Loan, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Pre-modification
Term Loan, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Pre-modification
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio
Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio
Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio
Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio
Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio
Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio
Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Effective Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Effective Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Interest Expense
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Interest Expense
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Letter of credit, interest rate at period end
Letter of credit, interest rate at period end
Letter of credit, interest rate at period end
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, period start
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Additions-charged to expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Amounts written off
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Valuation allowances and reserves, adjustments
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, period end
RESTRICTED CASH [Abstract]
RESTRICTED CASH [Abstract]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash held in trust or on behalf of others [Member]
Cash held in trust or on behalf of others [Member]
Cash held in trust or on behalf of others [Member]
Collateral on bank credit arrangements and other [Member]
Collateral on bank credit arrangements and other [Member]
Collateral on bank credit arrangements and other [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [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]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Employee Stock [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock [Member]
Time-based restricted stock [Member]
Time-based restricted stock [Member]
Time-based restricted stock [Member]
Stock Option [Member]
Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsRiskFreeInterestRateWeightedAverage
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsRiskFreeInterestRateWeightedAverage
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsRiskFreeInterestRateWeightedAverage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-base compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, FV assumptions, forfeitures
Share-base compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, FV assumptions, forfeitures
Share-base compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, FV assumptions, forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based compensation arrangments by share-based payment award options grant date fair value
Share-based compensation arrangments by share-based payment award, options, grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Shares reserved for employee stock purchase plan
Shares reserved for employee stock purchase plan
Shares reserved for employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Stock issued during period, per share value, employee stock purchase plan
Stock issued during period, per share value, employee stock purchase plan
Stock issued during period, weighted average per share value, employee stock purchase plan
Share-based compensation arrangements by share-based payment award, per share, ESPP grant date fair value
Share-based compensation arrangements by share-based payment award, per share, ESPP grant date fair value
Share-based compensation arrangements by share-based payment award, per share, ESPP grant date weighted-average fair value
employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, total period for recognition
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Goodwill And Acquired Intangible Assets, Net.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Money Transfer Segment [Member]
Money Transfer Segment.
Epay Segment [Member]
Epay Segment.
Eft Processing Segment [Member]
EFT Processing Segment.
epay Brazil [Member]
epay Brazil [Member]
epay Brazil [Member]
epay U.K. [Member]
epay U.K. [Member]
epay U.K. [Member]
epay Spain [Member]
epay Spain [Member]
epay Spain [Member]
epay Romania [Member]
epay Romania [Member]
epay Romania [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]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trademarks and trade names [Member]
Trademarks and trade names [Member]
Software [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross
Finite lived trademarks and trade names
Finite lived trademarks and trade names, Gross
Finite lived trademarks and trade names, Gross
Finite-Lived Computer Software, Gross
Finite-Lived Computer Software, Gross
Finite-Lived Noncompete Agreements, Gross
Finite-Lived Noncompete Agreements, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Aquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Future Amortization Expense, Year One
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Total intangible assets, net, including goodwill
Total intangible assets, net, including goodwill
Total intangible assets, net, including goodwill
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired during period
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired during period
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired during period
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Total intangible assets acquired during period
Total intangible assets acquired during period
Total intangible assets acquired during period
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Total intangible assets amortization expense
Total intangible assets amortization expense
Total intangible assets amortization expense
Finite-lived intangible assets, other changes
Finite-lived intangible assets, other changes
Finite-lived intangible assets, other changes (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates)
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill, Other Changes
Total intangible assets, other changes
Total intangible assets, other changes
Total intangible assets, including goodwill, other changes (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates)
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]
Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block]
Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
cadooz [Member]
cadooz [Member]
cadooz [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Euronet Middle East W.L.L. [Member]
Euronet Middle East W.L.L. [Member]
Euronet Middle East W.L.L. [Member]
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
ezi-pay Limited [Member]
ezi-pay Limited [Member]
ezi-pay Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Treasury stock shares acquired in settlement
Treasury stock shares acquired in settlement
Treasury stock shares acquired in settlement
Treasury shares, value, acquired in settlement
Treasury shares, value, acquired in settlement
treasury shares, value, acquired in settlement
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Gain on dispute settlement
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes, Asset (Liability), Net
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Taxes Asset (Liability), Net, Noncurrent
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain
Business combination, step acquisition, equity interest in acquiree, percentage
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Percentage
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Escrow Deposit
Escrow Deposit
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Other gains
Nonoperating Gains (Losses)
Selected Quarterly Data [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Data [Abstract]
Summary Of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
AUSTRALIA
UNITED KINGDOM
GERMANY
POLAND
SPAIN
BRAZIL
BRAZIL
ITALY
INDIA
Other geographic locations [Member]
Other geographic locations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis]
Reporting Segment [Domain]
Unallocated Amount to Segment, Intersegment Eliminations and Other [Member]
Unallocated Amount to Segment, Intersegment Eliminations and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenue, Net
Direct operating costs
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Salaries and benefits
Labor and Related Expense
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Investment Income, Interest
Interest Expense
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Other gains
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total Assets
Property and Equipment, Net
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Debt Instrument, convertible, number of equity instruments
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average number diluted shares outstanding adjustment
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Guarantees [Abstract]
GUARANTEES
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Operating expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Total operating expenses
Operating income
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Interest expense
Income from unconsolidated affiliates
Other gains, net
Loss on early retirement of debt
Foreign currency exchange loss, net
Other expense, net
Income tax expense
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders - basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders - diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Software [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements.
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
ATMs [Member]
ATMs [Member]
POS Terminals [Member]
POS Terminals [Member]
Vehicles and Office Equipment [Member]
Vehicles and Office Equipment [Member]
Computers and software [Member]
Computers and software [Member]
Land and buildings [Member]
Land and Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and Equipment, Net
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation
Leases [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Revenue [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Revenue [Abstract]
Software Arrangements [Table]
Revenue Earned In Excess of Billed [Table]
Revenue Earned In Excess of Billed [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Software License Arrangement [Member]
Software License Arrangement [Member]
Software Arrangements [Line Items]
Revenue Earned In Excess of Billed [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Revenue Earned In Excess of Billed [Table]
Unbilled receivables
Unbilled Contracts Receivable
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Goodwill Impairment [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Goodwill Impairment [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill and Aquired Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued expenses, current
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued amounts due to mobile operators and other content providers
Accrued amounts due to mobile operators
Accrued amounts due to mobile operators
Money transfer settlement obligations
Settlement Liabilities, Current
Deferred tax liabilities, current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral by Type [Axis]
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Type [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Guarantor Obligations by Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Performance Guarantee [Member]
Performance Guarantee [Member]
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Guarantee Type, Other [Member]
Guarantee Type, Other [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Other
Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Other
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
SELECTED QUARERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
SELECTED QUARERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Revenues (quarterly)
Operating income (loss) (quarterly)
Net income (loss), including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest (quarterly)
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (quarterly)
Earnings per share, basic (quarterly)
Earnings per share, diluted (quarterly)
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Leased Asssets [Table]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Major asset class of leased assets [Axis]
Major asset class of leased assets [Axis]
Major asset class of leased assets [Domain]
Major asset class of leased assets [Domain]
Major asset class of leased assets [Domain]
Other leased assets [Member]
Other leased assets [Member]
Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease Expiration Date
Lease Expiration Date
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Other Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Other Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
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]
epay Malaysia [Member]
epay Malaysia [Member]
epay Malaysia [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity method investments
Equity Method Investments
Retained earnings, undistributed earnings from equity method investees
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO BE SOLD [Abstract]
COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO BE SOLD [Abstract]
Schedule of Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capital Leased Asssets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block]
Future minimum lease payments for operating and capital leases [Table Text Block]
Future minimum lease payments for operating and capital leases [Table Text Block]
Future minimum lease payments for operating and capital leases [Table Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
ATMs [Member]
Computers and software [Member]
POS Terminals [Member]
Vehicles and Office Equipment [Member]
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES [Abstract]
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation
Aquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Other assets, accumulated amortization
Accumulated amortization on other assets
Accumulated amortization on other assets.
Preferred stock, par value per share
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares, issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
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]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net
Derivative, Average Remaining Maturity
Derivative, Average Remaining Maturity
Foreign currency forward contract term
Foreign currency forward contract term
Foreign currency forward contract term, in days
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
DEBT OBLIGATIONS
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table]
Schedule of Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table]
Schedule of Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table]
Capitalized software development [Axis]
Capitalized software development [Axis]
Capitalized software development [Axis]
Capitalized software development [Domain]
Capitalized software development [Domain]
Capitalized software development [Domain]
Capitalized software development [Line Items]
Capitalized software development [Line Items]
Capitalized software development [Line Items]
Movement in Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Roll Forward]
Movement in Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Roll Forward]
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Net Period Start
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Net
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Net
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Additions
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Additions
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Additions
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Amortization
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Amortization
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Amortization
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Net Period End
Research and Development Expense, Software (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost)
Research and Development Expense, Software (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost)
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Unrealized foreign exchange loss, net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Non-cash impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets
Other gains
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Income from unconsolidated affiliates
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.
Loss on early retirement of debt
Loss on early retirement of debt
Loss on early retirement of debt
Changes in working capital, net of amounts acquired:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Income taxes payable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Inventory - PINs and other
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Trade accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Trade accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of other long-term assets
Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of shares
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Repurchase of shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Borrowings from revolving credit agreements
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayments of revolving credit agreements
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Proceeds from long-term debt obligations
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt obligations
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt
Repayments of capital lease obligations
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations
Payment of acquisition contingent consideration
Payment of acquisition contingent consideration
Payment of acquisition contingent consideration - financing portion
Debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interests stockholders'
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Interest paid during the period
Interest Paid
Income taxes paid during the period
Income Taxes Paid
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Restricted Reserve [Member]
Restricted Reserve [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc stockholders' equity
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Share-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Other Comprehensive (Loss) income, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Dispute Settlement
Dispute Settlement
Dispute Settlement
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc stockholders' equity
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Period Start
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Dispute Settlement, shares
Dispute Settlement, shares
Dispute Settlement, shares
Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares
Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Period End
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
West Side Investment Management, Inc [Member]
West Side Investment Management, Inc [Member]
West Side Investment Management, Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, expenses from transactions with related party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Stock repurchased during period, shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Payments for repurchase of common stock
Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingencies.
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Percent of European business impacted by computer security breach
Percent of European business impacted by computer security breach
Percent of European business impacted by computer security breach
Computer security breach expenses
Computer security breach expenses
Computer security breach expenses
Insurance Recoveries
Insurance Recoveries