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	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 25, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	EURONET WORLDWIDE INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001029199
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 845.1
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		49,604,922

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 191,187	$ 170,663
Restricted cash	81,856	73,305
Inventory - PINs and other	101,168	98,819
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $21,512 at December 31, 2012 and $14,787 at December 31, 2011	370,836	349,543
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	68,132	61,640
Total current assets	813,179	753,970
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $207,282 at December 31, 2012 and $175,875 at December 31, 2011	115,475	102,900
Goodwill	481,760	488,628
Acquired intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $140,829 at December 31, 2012 and $129,119 at December 31, 2011	83,389	99,878
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $24,247 at December 31, 2012 and $19,529 at December 31, 2011	57,733	60,953
Total assets	1,551,536	1,506,329
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	459,847	351,360
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	183,406	216,794
Current portion of capital lease obligations	2,397	2,178
Short-term debt obligations and current maturities of long-term debt obligations	7,551	170,654
Income taxes payable	9,396	5,228
Deferred revenue	34,109	28,272
Total current liabilities	696,706	774,486
Debt obligations, net of current portion	286,703	161,694
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion	4,589	4,249
Deferred income taxes	22,031	26,003
Other long-term liabilities	14,967	13,152
Total liabilities	1,024,996	979,584
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.02 par value. 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
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	1,060	1,040
Additional paid-in capital	782,506	766,221
Treasury stock, at cost, 3,653,958 shares at December 31, 2012 and 1,543,441 shares at December 31, 2011	(67,327)	(21,869)
Accumulated deficit	(184,015)	(204,550)
Restricted reserve	1,002	1,001
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10,850)	(21,408)
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders' equity	522,376	520,435
Noncontrolling interests	4,164	6,310
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc stockholders' equity	526,540	526,745
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,551,536	$ 1,506,329

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 21,512	$ 14,787
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	207,282	175,875
Aquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization	140,829	129,119
Other assets, accumulated amortization	$ 24,247	$ 19,529
Preferred stock, par value per share	$ 0.02	$ 0.02
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value per share	$ 0.02	$ 0.02
Common stock, shares authorized	90,000,000	90,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	52,976,558	51,982,227
Treasury stock, shares	3,653,958	1,543,441

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 351,246	$ 316,356	$ 302,377	$ 297,622	$ 319,402	$ 299,507	$ 279,802	$ 262,593	$ 1,267,601	$ 1,161,304	$ 1,038,269
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs									812,059	740,729	675,571
Salaries and benefits									184,055	168,474	136,384
Selling, general and administrative									120,575	112,507	92,624
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment									28,740	0	70,925
Depreciation and amortization									64,167	60,457	57,496
Total operating expenses									1,209,596	1,082,167	1,033,000
Operating income	(1,886)	24,195	19,854	15,842	22,998	20,122	18,800	17,217	58,005	79,137	5,269
Other income (expense):
Interest income									3,993	5,749	3,237
Interest expense									(19,653)	(21,385)	(20,447)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates									942	1,852	1,461
Other gains, net									4,146	1,000	3,110
Loss on early retirement of debt									0	(1,899)	0
Foreign currency exchange loss, net									(99)	(1,662)	(7,648)
Other expense, net									(10,671)	(16,345)	(20,287)
Income (loss) before income taxes									47,334	62,792	(15,018)
Income tax expense									(26,937)	(24,704)	(22,899)
Net income (loss)	(12,768)	14,341	5,726	13,098	11,088	(2,925)	12,294	17,631	20,397	38,088	(37,917)
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests									138	(1,127)	(455)
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	$ (13,014)	$ 14,630	$ 5,747	$ 13,172	$ 10,968	$ (3,180)	$ 11,889	$ 17,284	$ 20,535	$ 36,961	$ (38,372)
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders - basic	$ (0.26)	$ 0.29	$ 0.11	$ 0.26	$ 0.22	$ (0.06)	$ 0.23	$ 0.34	$ 0.41	$ 0.73	$ (0.75)
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders - diluted	$ (0.26)	$ 0.28	$ 0.11	$ 0.26	$ 0.21	$ (0.06)	$ 0.23	$ 0.33	$ 0.40	$ 0.71	$ (0.75)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic									50,529,476	50,944,349	50,857,812
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted									51,412,510	51,729,513	50,857,812

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net income (loss)	$ 20,397	$ 38,088	$ (37,917)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Translation adjustment	10,947	(26,714)	(16,039)
Comprehensive income (loss)	31,344	11,374	(53,956)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	91	(943)	140
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	$ 31,435	$ 10,431	$ (53,816)

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Restricted Reserve [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2009	$ 566,503	$ 1,022	$ 740,990	$ (1,483)	$ (203,139)	$ 1,013	$ 20,566	$ 7,534
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(37,917)
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	(38,372)				(38,372)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	455							455
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	1,958	7	2,156	(205)
Share-based compensation	9,294		9,294
Other Comprehensive (Loss) income, Net of Tax	(16,039)						(15,444)	(595)
Dispute Settlement				(3,524)
Stockholders' Equity, Other	(1,398)		(231)			(39)		(1,128)
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 518,877	$ 1,029	752,209	(5,212)	(241,511)	974	5,122	6,266
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Period Start at Dec. 31, 2009	50,860,189
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures		372,648
Dispute Settlement, shares		(226,634)
Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares		(26,847)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Period End at Dec. 31, 2010	50,979,356
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	$ 38,088
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	36,961				36,961
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	1,127							1,127
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	2,342	$ 11	2,912	(581)
Share-based compensation	10,758		10,758
Other Comprehensive (Loss) income, Net of Tax	(26,714)						(26,530)	(184)
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method				(15,996)
Stockholders' Equity, Other	(610)		342	(80)		27		(899)
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 526,745	$ 1,040	766,221	(21,869)	(204,550)	1,001	(21,408)	6,310
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures		481,589
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		(1,022,159)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Period End at Dec. 31, 2011	50,438,786
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	$ 20,397
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	20,535				20,535
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(138)							(138)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	3,406	$ 20	6,423	(3,037)
Share-based compensation	11,790		11,790
Other Comprehensive (Loss) income, Net of Tax	10,947						10,900	47
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	(42,853)			(42,853)
Stockholders' Equity, Other	(3,892)		(1,928)	432		1	(342)	(2,055)
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 526,540	$ 1,060	$ 782,506	$ (67,327)	$ (184,015)	$ 1,002	$ (10,850)	$ 4,164
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures		868,054
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		(1,984,240)
Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Period End at Dec. 31, 2012	49,322,600

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net income (loss)	$ 20,397	$ 38,088	$ (37,917)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	64,167	60,457	57,496
Share-based compensation	11,823	10,756	9,294
Unrealized foreign exchange loss, net	99	1,662	7,850
Non-cash impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets	28,740	0	70,925
Other gains	(4,388)	0	(3,110)
Deferred income taxes	(6,484)	(251)	(4,079)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates	(942)	(1,852)	(1,461)
Accretion of convertible debentures discount and amortization of debt issuance costs	7,672	11,952	8,833
Loss on early retirement of debt	0	1,899	0
Changes in working capital, net of amounts acquired:
Income taxes payable, net	4,215	(7,969)	(5,621)
Restricted cash	(5,251)	34,147	(28,591)
Inventory - PINs and other	(1,980)	5,482	764
Trade accounts receivable	(12,149)	(62,103)	8,024
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(2,846)	(20,559)	(16,518)
Trade accounts payable	103,279	31,926	68,611
Deferred revenue	5,177	(350)	(2,766)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(37,671)	1,753	(19,216)
Changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities	7,596	(5,732)	(4,432)
Net cash provided by operating activities	181,454	99,306	108,086
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(22,337)	(78,688)	(24,418)
Purchases of property and equipment	(46,212)	(46,002)	(29,199)
Purchases of other long-term assets	(4,439)	(3,183)	(4,055)
Other, net	3,825	3,809	2,300
Net cash used in investing activities	(69,163)	(124,064)	(55,372)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of shares	2,884	2,397	2,116
Repurchase of shares	(42,853)	(15,996)	0
Borrowings from revolving credit agreements	1,016,852	529,305	144,800
Repayments of revolving credit agreements	(888,733)	(442,111)	(183,972)
Proceeds from long-term debt obligations	0	80,000	0
Repayments of long-term debt obligations	(172,352)	(128,000)	(3,227)
Repayments of capital lease obligations	(2,880)	(2,578)	(2,843)
Payment of acquisition contingent consideration	0	(5,455)	0
Debt issuance costs	(1,888)	(3,514)	0
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests	(3,321)	0	0
Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interests stockholders'	(472)	(1,055)	(2,224)
Other, net	187	924	576
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(92,576)	13,917	(44,774)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	809	(5,731)	(4,233)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	20,524	(16,572)	3,707
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	170,663	187,235	183,528
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	191,187	170,663	187,235
Interest paid during the period	12,502	11,883	11,594
Income taxes paid during the period	$ 27,275	$ 32,944	$ 28,482

General	12 Months Ended
General	Dec. 31, 2012
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	ORGANIZATION Euronet Worldwide, Inc. was established as a Delaware corporation on December 13, 1997. Euronet Worldwide, Inc. succeeded Euronet Holding N.V. as the group holding company, which was founded and established in 1994. Euronet Worldwide, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Euronet”) is a leading electronic payments provider. Euronet offers payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, retailers, service providers and individual consumers. The Company's primary product offerings include comprehensive automated teller machine (“ATM”), point-of-sale (“POS”), card outsourcing, card issuing and merchant acquiring services; electronic distribution of prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products, and global consumer money transfer services.

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Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Dec. 31, 2012
BASIS OF PREPARATION [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]	BASIS OF PREPARATION The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Euronet and its wholly owned and majority owned subsidiaries and all significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The Company's investments in companies that it does not control, but has the ability to significantly influence, are accounted for under the equity method. Euronet is not involved with any variable interest entities. Results from operations related to entities acquired during the periods covered by the consolidated financial statements are reflected from the effective date of acquisition. Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires that management make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include computing income taxes, estimating the useful lives and potential impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill, as well as allocating the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions and revenue recognition. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Foreign currencies

Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of a subsidiary are remeasured at rates of exchange on the balance sheet date. Resulting gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The financial statements of foreign subsidiaries where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar are translated to U.S. dollars using (i) exchange rates in effect at period end for assets and liabilities, and (ii) weighted average exchange rates during the period for revenues and expenses. Adjustments resulting from translation of such financial statements are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of consolidated equity.

Cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments, with an original maturity of three months or less, and certificates of deposit, which may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the Company without penalty, to be cash equivalents.

Inventory - PINs and other

Inventory - PINs and other is valued at the lower of cost or market value and primarily represents prepaid personal identification number (“PIN”) inventory for prepaid mobile airtime related to the epay Segment. PIN inventory is generally managed on a specific identification basis that approximates first in, first out for the respective denomination of prepaid mobile airtime sold. Inventory also includes vouchers, merchandise for physical reward fulfillment and other electronic payment products. Additionally, from time to time, Inventory - PINs and other may include POS terminals, mobile phone handsets and ATMs held by the Company for resale.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Property and equipment acquired in acquisitions have been recorded at estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.

Depreciation is generally calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Depreciation and amortization rates are generally as follows:



ATMs or ATM upgrades	5 - 7 years
Computers and software	3 - 5 years
POS terminals	2 - 5 years
Vehicles and office equipment	2 - 10 years
Leasehold improvements	Over the lesser of the lease term or estimated useful life

Goodwill and other intangible assets

The Company accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. ASC Topic 350 requires that the Company test for impairment on an annual basis and whenever events or circumstances dictate. Goodwill is allocated among and evaluated for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment.

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-08, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other ("Topic 350)": Testing Goodwill for Impairment. The guidance provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (more than 50%) that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If an entity elects to perform a qualitative assessment and determines that an impairment is more likely than not, the entity is then required to perform the existing two-step quantitative impairment test (described below), otherwise no further analysis is required. An entity also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test. The ultimate outcome of the goodwill impairment review for a reporting unit should be the same whether an entity chooses to perform the qualitative assessment or proceeds directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test. The Company adopted ASU 2011-08 effective January 1, 2012, and as a result, instituted a policy for its annual review of goodwill to perform the qualitative assessment for all reporting units not subjected directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test.

Under the qualitative assessment, various events and circumstances (or factors) that would affect the estimated fair value of a reporting unit are identified (similar to impairment indicators). These factors are then classified by the type of impact they would have on the estimated fair value using positive, neutral, and adverse categories based on current business conditions. Furthermore, the Company considers the results of the most recent two-step quantitative impairment test completed for a reporting unit and compares, among other factors, the weighted average cost of capital ("WACC") between the current and prior years for each reporting unit.

During the 2012 annual goodwill impairment test, the Company performed the qualitative assessment for eight reporting units and concluded that it was not more likely than not that the estimated fair values of the eight reporting units were more than their carrying values. As such, no further analysis was required.

Under the two-step quantitative impairment test, the evaluation of impairment involves comparing the current fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. The Company uses the discounted cash flow model ("DCF model") to estimate the current fair value of its reporting units when testing for impairment, as management believes forecasted cash flows are the best indicator of such fair value. A number of significant assumptions and estimates are involved in the application of the DCF model to forecast operating cash flows, including sales volumes and gross margins, tax rates, capital spending, discount rates and working capital changes. Most of these assumptions vary significantly among the reporting units.

In the event the estimated fair value of a reporting unit per the DCF model is less than the carrying value, additional analysis would be required. The additional analysis would compare the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill with the implied fair value of that goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is the excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the fair value amounts assigned to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit as if the reporting unit was acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit represented the purchase price. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss equal to such excess would be recognized.

During the 2012 annual goodwill impairment test, the Company proceeded directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test for eight reporting units. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $23.5 million with respect to the epay Brazil reporting unit (see Note 8, Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, Net).

Other Intangibles - In accordance with ASC Topic 350, intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Unless otherwise noted, amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:



Non-compete agreements	2 - 5 years
Trademarks and trade names	2 - 20 years
Software	3 - 5 years
Customer relationships	6 - 12 years

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If such events or changes in circumstances are present, a loss is recognized if the carrying value of the asset is in excess of the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. During 2012, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $5.2 million with respect to the customer relationships of the epay Brazil business.

See Note 8, Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, Net, for additional information regarding ASC Topic 350 and the treatment of goodwill and other intangible assets.

Other assets

Other assets include 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. Deferred financing costs represent expenses incurred to obtain financing that have been deferred and are being amortized over the life of the loan. Euronet capitalizes initial payments for new or renewed contracts to the extent recoverable through future operations, contractual minimums and/or penalties in the case of early termination. The Company's accounting policy is to limit the amount of capitalized costs for a given contract to the lesser of the estimated ongoing net future cash flows related to the contract or the termination fees the Company would receive in the event of early termination of the contract by the customer.

The Company accounts for investments in affiliates using the equity method of accounting when the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the affiliate. Equity losses in affiliates are generally recognized until the Company's investment is zero. As of December 31, 2011, investments in affiliates, related to the Company's 40% investment in epay Malaysia and 49% investment in Euronet Middle East W.L.L. was $7.5 million; undistributed earnings in these affiliates was $6.3 million. In January 2012, the Company purchased the remaining 51% of Euronet Middle East W.L.L. for $6.4 million (as further discussed in Note 5, Acquisitions). As of December 31, 2012, the Company's 40% investment in epay Malaysia and undistributed earnings in this affiliate was $4.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively.

Convertible debentures

The Company accounts for its convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion in accordance with according to ASC Topic 470, Debt, which requires the proceeds from the issuance of such convertible debt instruments to be allocated between debt and equity components so that debt is discounted to reflect the Company's nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. Further, the Company applies ASC 470-20-35-13, which requires the debt discount to be amortized over the period the convertible debt is expected to be outstanding as additional non-cash interest expense.

Noncontrolling interests

The Company accounts for noncontrolling interests in its consolidated financial statements according to ASC Topic 810, Consolidations, which requires noncontrolling interests to be reported as a component of equity.

Business combinations

The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, which requires most identifiable assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests and goodwill acquired in a business combination to be recorded at “full fair value” at the acquisition date. Additionally, ASC Topic 805 requires transaction-related costs to be expensed in the period incurred.

Income taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

In accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, the Company's policy is to record estimated interest and penalties related to the underpayment of income taxes as income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 13, Taxes, for further discussion regarding these provisions.

Presentation of taxes collected and remitted to governmental authorities

The Company presents taxes collected and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Fair value measurements

The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC Topic 820"), regarding fair value measurements for assets and liabilities. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions apply whenever other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements. See Note 17, Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, for the required fair value disclosures.

Accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities

The Company accounts for derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, which requires that all derivative instruments be recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Primarily in the Money Transfer Segment, the Company enters into foreign currency derivative contracts, mainly forward contracts, to offset foreign currency exposure related to the notional value of money transfer settlement assets and liabilities in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. These contracts are considered derivative instruments under the provisions of ASC Topic 815; however, the Company does not designate such instruments as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, changes in the value of these contracts are recognized immediately as a component of foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The impact of changes in value of these contracts, together with the impact of the change in value of the related foreign currency denominated settlement asset or liability, on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Balance Sheets is not significant.

Cash flows resulting from derivative instruments are classified as cash flows from operating activities in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company enters into derivative instruments with highly credit-worthy financial institutions and does not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. See Note 11, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, for further discussion of derivative instruments.

Revenue recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured. The majority of the Company's revenues are comprised of monthly recurring management fees and transaction-based fees. A description of the major components of revenue by business segment is as follows:

EFT Processing - Revenues in the EFT Processing Segment are primarily derived from transaction and management fees from owned and outsourced ATM, POS and card processing networks and from the sale of EFT software solutions for electronic payment and transaction delivery systems, and fees or margin earned from value added services.

Transaction-based fees include charges for cash withdrawals, debit or credit card transactions, balance inquiries, transactions not completed because the relevant card issuer does not give authorization and prepaid mobile airtime recharges. Outsourcing services are generally billed on the basis of a fixed monthly fee per ATM, plus a transaction-based fee. Transaction-based fees are recognized at the time the transactions are processed and outsourcing management fees are recognized ratably over the contract period.

Certain of the Company's non-cancelable customer contracts provide for the receipt of up-front fees from the customer and/or decreasing or increasing fee schedules over the agreement term for substantially the same level of services to be provided by the Company. As prescribed in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements,” as amended by SAB 104, “Revenue Recognition,” the Company recognizes revenue under these contracts based on proportional performance of services over the term of the contract. This generally results in “straight-line” (i.e., consistent value per period) revenue recognition of the contracts' total cash flows, including any up-front payment received from the customer.

Revenues from the sale of EFT software solutions represent software license fees, professional installation and customization fees, ongoing software maintenance fees, hardware sales and transaction fees. The Company recognizes professional service fee revenue in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 985, Software ("ASC Topic 985") and ASC 605, Revenue Recognition ("ASC Topic 605"). ASC Topic 985 generally requires revenue earned on software arrangements involving multiple elements to be allocated to each element based on the relative fair values of those elements.

Revenues from software licensing agreement contracts are recognized over the professional services portion of the contract term using the percentage-of-completion method, following the guidance in ASC Topic 605, as prescribed by ASC Topic 985. Software maintenance revenue is recognized over the contractual period or as the maintenance-related service is performed. Revenue from the sale of hardware is generally recognized when title passes to the customer. Revenue in excess of billings on software licensing agreements was $1.1 million and $0.8 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and is recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets. Billings in excess of revenue on software license agreements was $2.5 million and $2.3 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and is recorded as deferred revenue until such time the revenue recognition criteria are met.

epay - Revenue generated in the epay Segment is primarily derived from commissions or processing fees associated with distribution and/or processing of prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products. These fees and commissions are received from mobile phone and other telecommunication operators, top-up distributors, other product vendors or distributors or from retailers. In accordance with ASC Topic 605, commissions received are recognized as revenue during the period in which the Company provides the service. The portion of the commission that is paid to retailers is generally recorded as a direct operating cost. However, in circumstances where the Company has no influence over the commission paid to the retailers, those commissions are recorded as a reduction of revenue. In distributing certain products, the Company is the primary obligor in the arrangements; accordingly, the gross sales value of the products are recorded as revenue and the purchase cost as direct operating cost. Transactions are processed through a network of POS terminals and direct connections to the electronic payment systems of retailers. Transaction processing fees are recognized at the time the transactions are processed.

Money Transfer - In accordance with ASC Topic 605, revenues for money transfer and other services represent a transaction fee in addition to a margin earned from purchasing currency at wholesale exchange rates and selling the currency to consumers at retail exchange rates. Revenues and the associated direct operating cost are recognized at the time the transaction is processed. The Company has origination and distribution agents in place, which each earn a fee for the respective service. These fees are reflected as direct operating costs.

Software capitalization

Computer software to be sold - The Company applies ASC Topic 730, Research and Development, and ASC Topic 985 in recording research and development costs. Research costs related to the discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, or a new process or technique, or in bringing about significant improvement to an existing product or process, are expensed as incurred (also see Note 18, Computer Software to be Sold). Development costs aimed at the translation of research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process, or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process, whether intended for sale or use, are capitalized on a product-by-product basis when technological feasibility is established. Capitalization of computer software costs is discontinued when the computer software product is available to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed.

Technological feasibility of computer software products is established when the Company has completed all planning, designing, coding, and testing activities that are necessary to establish that the product can be produced to meet its design specifications including functions, features and technical performance requirements. Technological feasibility is evidenced by the existence of a working model of the product or by completion of a detail program design. The detail program design (i) establishes that the necessary skills, hardware, and software technology are available to produce the product, (ii) is complete and consistent with the product design, and (iii) has been reviewed for high-risk development issues, with any uncertainties related to identified high-risk development issues being adequately resolved.

Capitalized software costs are included in other assets and are amortized on a product-by-product basis, equal to the greater of the amount computed using (i) the ratio that current gross revenues for a product bear to the total of current and anticipated future gross revenues for that product or (ii) the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product, generally three years at inception. Amortization commences when the product is available for general release to customers.

Software for internal use - The Company also develops software for internal use. These software development costs, as well as costs incurred for significant enhancements and upgrades, are capitalized based upon ASC 350-40. Internal-use software development costs are capitalized after the preliminary project stage is completed and management with the relevant authority authorizes and commits to funding a computer software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Costs incurred prior to meeting the qualifications are expensed as incurred. Capitalization ceases when the computer software project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.

Share-based compensation

The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, for equity classified awards, which requires the determination of the fair value of the share-based compensation at the grant date and subsequent recognition of the related expense over the period in which the share-based compensation is earned (“requisite service period”).

The amount of future compensation expense related to awards of nonvested shares or nonvested share units (“restricted stock”) is based on the market price for Euronet Common Stock at the grant date. The grant date is the date at which all key terms and conditions of the grant have been determined and the Company becomes contingently obligated to transfer equity to the employee who renders the requisite service, generally the date at which grants are approved by the Company's Board of Directors or Compensation Committee thereof. Share-based compensation expense for awards with only service conditions is generally recognized as expense on a “straight-line” basis over the requisite service period. For awards that vest based on achieving annual performance conditions, expense is recognized on a “graded attribution method.” The graded attribution method results in expense recognition on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of an award. The Company has elected to use the “with and without method” when calculating the income tax benefit associated with its share-based payment arrangements. See Note 15, Stock Plans, for further disclosure.

Earnings Per Share (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share has been computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the respective period. Diluted earnings per share has been computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the respective period, after adjusting for the potential dilution of the assumed conversion of the Company's convertible debentures, shares issuable in connection with acquisition obligations, options to purchase the Company's Common Stock and restricted stock. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company incurred a net loss; therefore, diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share.

The following table provides the computation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2012	2011
Computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	50,529,476	50,944,349
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of stock options and restricted stock	883,034	785,164
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	51,412,510	51,729,513

The table includes all stock options and restricted stock that are dilutive to Euronet's weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted earnings per share excludes stock options or shares of restricted stock that are anti-dilutive to the Company's weighted average common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 of approximately 3,679,000, 1,956,000 and 4,973,000, respectively.

The Company has convertible debentures that, if converted, would have a potentially dilutive effect on the Company’s Common Stock. As required by ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share, if dilutive, the impact of the contingently issuable shares must be included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share under the “if-converted” method, regardless of whether the conditions upon which the debentures would be convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock have been met. As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s debentures outstanding are convertible into 88,587 shares of Common Stock only upon the occurrence of certain conditions. Under the if-converted method, the assumed conversion of the debentures was anti-dilutive for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

Acquisitions Acquisitions (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

ACQUISITIONS

In accordance with ASC Topic 805, the Company allocates the purchase price of its acquisitions to the tangible assets, liabilities and intangible assets acquired based on fair values. Any excess purchase price over those fair values is recorded as goodwill. The fair value assigned to intangible assets acquired is supported by valuations using estimates and assumptions provided by management. Generally, for certain large acquisitions management may engage an appraiser to assist in the valuation process.

2012 Acquisitions

In January 2012, the Company acquired the remaining 51% of the common stock of Euronet Middle East W.L.L. which it did not previously own. The purchase price of approximately $6.4 million was paid from cash on hand. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of Euronet Middle East W.L.L. were recorded at fair value, which resulted in a $4.4 million pre-tax gain on the 49% interest previously owned.

In November 2012, the Company acquired certain assets and retail contracts of ezi-pay Limited ("ezi-pay"), which added additional product offerings, and processing and distribution services for New Zealand-specific brands to the Company's epay operations in Europe. The purchase price of approximately $19.7 million was paid from cash on hand. Additionally, $3.3 million in cash is being held in escrow to secure certain obligations of the sellers under the Sale and Purchase Agreement. The valuation of ezi-pay's net assets acquired remains preliminary while management completes its valuation, particularly the valuation of acquired intangible assets.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the acquired net assets at the respective acquisition dates:



(dollar amounts in thousands)	Estimated Life
Current assets		$	9,504
Property and equipment	2 - 5 years	1,098
Customer relationships	8 years	9,896
Trademarks and trade names	4 years	372
Non-compete agreements	2 - 4 years	588
Goodwill	Indefinite	12,812
Other non-current assets		71
Fair value of assets		34,341
Current liabilities		(2,150		)
Net assets acquired		$	32,191

2011 Acquisitions

On September 16, 2011, the Company acquired all the common stock of cadooz Holding GmbH and its wholly owned operating subsidiaries ("cadooz"), which added additional product offerings to the Company's epay operations in Europe. The purchase price of approximately $54.7 million was paid from cash on hand. In addition, we established a liability for additional purchase price consideration to be paid based upon the level of revenue achieved by one of cadooz's subsidiaries for the three-year period ending in February 2014. Additionally, $4.1 million in cash is being held in escrow to secure certain obligations of the sellers under the Sale and Purchase Agreement.

In December 2011, the Company acquired Smart PayNetwork SA, an ATM and card processing company in Romania, for $18.3 million in cash. In November 2011, the Company acquired an integrated network of ATMs in Poland, known as cash4you, for $5.3 million in cash. In June 2011, the Company also acquired the net assets of a Canada-based check-cashing company for approximately $3.4 million in cash.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the acquired net assets at the respective acquisition dates:



(dollar amounts in thousands)	Estimated Life
Current assets		$	28,292
Property and equipment	3 - 13 years	6,938
Customer relationships	8 - 12 years	26,104
Trademarks and trade names	10 - 20 years	2,122
Software	3 years	390
Goodwill	Indefinite	56,855
Other non-current assets		63
Fair value of assets		120,764
Current liabilities		(28,118		)
Deferred income tax liability		(7,267		)
Other non-current liabilities		(3,759		)
Net assets acquired		$	81,620

2010 Acquisitions

On September 1, 2010, the Company acquired 98.8% of the common stock of Telecomnet, Inc. and its wholly owned Brazilian operating subsidiary, which expanded the Company's epay operations into South America. The purchase price of approximately $44.5 million consisted of $39.5 million paid from cash on hand and $5.0 million fair value of contingent consideration at the date of acquisition. Pursuant to the terms of the Share Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Company was required to pay the sellers additional consideration based upon the level of earnings achieved by Telecomnet, Inc. for 2010. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company recorded an additional $0.7 million to record the contingent consideration at fair value which was charged to selling, general and administrative expenses. As of October 29, 2010, the Company executed a short-form merger, which effectively increased its ownership percentage to 100%.

In the third quarter of 2010, the Company also acquired the net assets of a U.S.-based money transfer company for approximately $1.0 million in cash. The following table summarizes the fair values of the acquired net assets at the respective acquisition dates:



(dollar amounts in thousands)	Estimated Life
Current assets		$	33,831
Property and equipment	3 - 5 years	2,412
Customer relationships	8 years	8,802
Trademarks and trade names	2 years	357
Non-compete agreements	2 years	580
Goodwill	Indefinite	27,965
Other non-current assets		914
Fair value of assets		74,861
Current liabilities		(24,548		)
Deferred income tax liability		(3,747		)
Other non-current liabilities		(1,134		)
Net assets acquired		$	45,432

Gain on dispute settlement

In the third quarter of 2010, the Company reached a settlement regarding a dispute with the sellers of Ria Envia, Inc. (“Ria”). The Company received 226,634 shares of Euronet stock that had been held in escrow related to the Ria acquisition. The $3.5 million fair value of the shares on the date of settlement was recorded as an addition to treasury stock and $3.1 million, net of settlement costs, was recorded as a non-operating gain.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
-Paragraph F4
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Restricted Cash (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

RESTRICTED CASH [Abstract]

Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

RESTRICTED CASH

The restricted cash balances as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012		2011
Cash held in trust and/or cash held on behalf of others	$	65,410	$	53,883
Collateral on bank credit arrangements and other	16,446		19,422
Total	$	81,856	$	73,305

Cash held in trust and/or cash held on behalf of others is in connection with the administration of the customer collection and vendor remittance activities in the epay Segment. Amounts collected on behalf of certain mobile phone operators are deposited into a restricted cash account. The bank credit arrangements primarily represent cash collateral on deposit with commercial banks to cover guarantees.

Propert and Equipment, NET (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

The components of property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
ATMs	$	119,238		$	95,415
POS terminals	49,118			49,494
Vehicles and office equipment	47,221			44,899
Computers and software	106,541			88,327
Land and buildings	639			640
	322,757			278,775
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(207,282		)	(175,875		)
Total	$	115,475		$	102,900

Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment, including property and equipment recorded under capital leases, for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $38.7 million, $35.4 million and $31.8 million, respectively.

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The entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. This disclosure may include property plant and equipment accounting policies and methodology, a schedule of property, plant and equipment gross, additions, deletions, transfers and other changes, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, net, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and useful lives, income statement disclosures, assets held for sale and public utility disclosures.

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Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, NET (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of the acquired business over the estimated fair value of the underlying net tangible and intangible assets acquired. The following table summarizes intangible assets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:



	As of December 31, 2012					As of December 31, 2011
(in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	172,280	$	(120,117	)	$	178,572	$	(111,589	)
Trademarks and trade names	44,226		(13,742		)	43,401		(11,232		)
Software	5,914		(5,645		)	5,771		(5,233		)
Non-compete agreements	1,798		(1,325		)	1,253		(1,065		)
Total	$	224,218	$	(140,829	)	$	228,997	$	(129,119	)

The following table summarizes the goodwill and amortizable intangible assets activity for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012:



(in thousands)	Acquired Intangible Assets			Goodwill			Total Intangible Assets
Balance as of January 1, 2011	$	95,819		$	445,713		$	541,532
Increases (decreases):
2011 acquisitions	28,616			56,855			85,471
Amortization	(22,223		)	—			(22,223		)
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates)	(2,334		)	(13,940		)	(16,274		)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	99,878			488,628			588,506
Increases (decreases):
2012 acquisitions	10,856			12,812			23,668
Impairment	(5,235		)	(23,505		)	(28,740		)
Amortization	(22,129		)	—			(22,129		)
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates)	19			3,825			3,844
Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	83,389		$	481,760		$	565,149

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of each year. As a result of the 2012 and 2010 annual goodwill impairment tests, the Company recorded non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $23.5 million and $70.9 million, respectively. The annual goodwill impairment test completed during the fourth quarter of 2011 resulted in no impairment charges.

2012 Impairment Charges

During the fourth quarter of 2012, epay Brazil recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $23.5 million and an additional $5.2 million impairment charge of other acquired intangibles assets, specifically customer relationships. The impairment charges were the cumulative result of a culmination of several factors in Brazil including, but not necessarily limited to, changes in mobile operator distribution strategies, delays in non-mobile product distribution and operating costs.

The initial factor contributing to the impairment charges was changes in certain mobile operators' distribution strategies throughout 2012. These changes limited our ability to distribute certain mobile operators' products in certain markets and had a negative impact on epay Brazil's 2012 results. While the changes affected our current results, we continued to negotiate alternative arrangements with the mobile operators in order to regain profitability in Brazil. During the fourth quarter of 2012, we determined that these negotiations were not likely to result in arrangements that would restore our profitability from those products in the future.

While these distribution changes were occurring, the Company was also establishing plans to introduce other electronic payment products in the Brazilian market which was expected to increase profitability. As the plans became more concrete during the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company's assessment was that the added profitability from these new products would likely grow steadily over time, but would not add significant earnings as quickly as originally projected.

Simultaneously with the changes in the mobile operators' distribution strategies, epay Brazil undertook efforts to align costs with revenues. While significant progress was made in reducing costs during 2012, the extent of that progress was constrained by the investments needed to launch the new electronic payment products. During the fourth quarter of 2012, the revised cost structure, which aligns costs with the decreased mobile revenues and supports the new products, was solidified and resulted in cost savings which were less than initially expected.

Further, the changes in the mobile operators' distribution strategies accelerated efforts to pursue other distribution channels. During the fourth quarter of 2012, epay Brazil acquired new partners in these other channels which provided insight to the profit potential of these channels. The Company's assessment of the opportunity in these channels was that while these channels are expected to be profitable, they are not likely to have profit margins as great as the ones lost with the changes in mobile operators' distribution strategies previously discussed.

As described above, the Company had several initiatives to improve profitability which were evolving during the year. The collective impact of those initiatives was the key consideration to determining if the epay Brazil business could return to or exceed its previous profitability. While each initiative had the potential to significantly contribute to that goal, during the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company determined that each initiative was likely to contribute less than what was previously expected. The culmination of these various factors in the fourth quarter of 2012 led the Company to conclude that the resulting valuation was not sufficient to support the recorded value of its investment in epay Brazil and, therefore, it recorded the goodwill and other acquired intangible assets impairment charges in the period.

2010 Impairment Charges

As a result of the 2010 annual goodwill impairment test, the Company recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $70.9 million. The results from the fourth quarter 2010 test reflected continuing declines in profitability for certain reporting units of the epay Segment in Central and Western Europe. While these decreases were primarily driven by general economic conditions in the respective markets, recent developments led the Company to conclude that its ability to recover from these declines would be more difficult for its epay reporting units in the U.K., Spain and Romania. The U.K. reporting unit primarily provides prepaid mobile airtime top-up services in a mature market with limited growth for these services and at the end of 2010 had experienced protracted declines in the volume of transactions processed. While new product offerings in the U.K. provided a significant opportunity, the dependence on top-up services was expected to hamper the unit's overall growth. In Spain, the general economic conditions led the Company to conclude that the profitability of its Spanish epay unit would grow more slowly and take longer to recover than its other European epay units. Finally, while the operating results of the Romanian epay unit improved during 2010, the unit had recently experienced strong pressure on its gross margins. In light of these developments, during the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company recorded goodwill impairment charges of $58.2 million related to the U.K., $11.2 million related to Spain and $1.5 million related to Romania.

In performing the annual goodwill impairment test, management must apply judgment in determining the estimated fair value of a business and uses all available information to make these fair value determinations, including discounted projected future cash flow analysis using discount rates commensurate with the risks involved in the assets, together with comparable sales prices that the Company or another purchaser would likely pay for the respective assets.

Of the total goodwill balance of $481.8 million as of December 31, 2012, $240.4 million relates to the Money Transfer Segment, $191.0 million relates to the epay Segment and the remaining $50.4 million relates to the EFT Processing Segment. Amortization expense for intangible assets with finite lives was $22.1 million, $22.2 million and $23.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Estimated annual amortization expense, before income taxes, on intangible assets with finite lives as of December 31, 2012, is expected to total $18.1 million for 2013, $15.3 million for 2014, $10.1 million for 2015, $8.5 million for 2016 and $6.9 million for 2017.

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The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Accrued Expenses (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

The balances as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012		2011
Accrued expenses	$	69,648	$	60,819
Accrued amounts due to mobile operators and other content providers	64,715		113,377
Money transfer settlement obligations	47,358		40,188
Deferred income taxes	1,685		2,410
Total	$	183,406	$	216,794

Debt Obligations (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

DEBT OBLIGATIONS

Short-term debt obligations

There were $1.1 million and $1.0 million of short-term debt obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.7% and 7.3%, respectively.

Long-term debt obligations

Long-term debt obligations consist of the following as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
3.50% convertible debentures, unsecured, due 2025	$	3,586		$	165,173
Term loan, due 2016	74,500			79,000
Revolving credit agreements	215,117			87,194
	293,203			331,367
Less current maturities of long-term debt obligations	(6,500		)	(169,673		)
Long-term debt obligations	$	286,703		$	161,694

On August 18, 2011, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with a lending syndicate consisting of nine banks (the "Lenders") with Bank of America, N.A. serving as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent and U.S. Bank National Association serving as Syndication Agent. Under the Credit Agreement, the Lenders have made available a $355 million senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") consisting of a $265 million five-year revolving credit facility, a $10 million five-year India revolving credit facility and an $80 million five-year term loan which was fully drawn at closing. The revolving credit facility allows for borrowings in U.S. dollars, euro, British pound sterling, Australian dollars and/or Indian rupees. The Credit Agreement amends and extends the credit agreement dated as of April 4, 2007 and all subsequent amendments thereto, which consisted of a $100 million revolving line of credit and $126 million outstanding term loan maturing in April 2012 and 2014, respectively. In connection with the amendment to the Credit Agreement described above, $1.7 million of previously capitalized finance costs were written off during the year ended December 31, 2011 and included in loss on early retirement of debt in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The revolving credit facility contains a $200 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a $25 million sublimit for swingline loans. Subject to certain conditions, the Company has the option to increase the Credit Facility by up to an additional $205 million by requesting additional commitments from existing or new lenders.

On October 11, 2012, the Company exercised this option and increased the aggregate commitments under the revolving credit facility from $275 million to $400 million as described in the Commitment Increase Agreement dated as of October 11, 2012. The Company remains entitled, subject to bank agreements, to increase the aggregate commitments under the senior secured revolving credit facility by an additional $80 million. All other terms of the Credit Agreement remain unchanged.

Fees and interest on borrowings vary based upon the Company's consolidated total leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and will be based, in the case of letter of credit fees, on a margin, and in the case of interest, on a margin over London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or a margin over the base rate, as selected by the Company, with the applicable margin ranging from 1.5% to 2.5% (or 0.5% to 1.5% for base rate loans). The base rate is the highest of (i) the Bank of America prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% or (iii) the Fixed LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. The term loan is subject to scheduled quarterly amortization payments, as set forth in the Credit Agreement. The maturity date for the Credit Facility is five years from the closing date, at which time the outstanding principal balance and all accrued interest will be due and payable in full. The weighted average interest rate of the Company's borrowings was 2.5% under the revolving credit facility and 2.0% under the term loan as of December 31, 2012. Financing costs of $5.5 million have been deferred and are being amortized over the terms of the respective loans.

The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, events of default and financial covenants, including (all as defined in the Credit Agreement): (i) a Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio not to exceed 4.0 to 1.0; (ii) a Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio not to exceed 3.0 to 1.0; and (iii) a Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.5 to 1.0. Subject to meeting certain leverage ratio and liquidity requirements (as defined in the Credit Agreement), the Company is permitted to pay dividends, repurchase common stock and repurchase subordinated debt.

The Company and certain subsidiaries have guaranteed the repayment of obligations under the Credit Facility and have granted pledges of the shares of certain subsidiaries along with a security interest in certain other personal property collateral of the Company and certain subsidiaries.

On October 4, 2005, the Company completed the sale of $175.0 million of Contingent Convertible Debentures Due 2025 (“Convertible Debentures”). The Convertible Debentures have an interest rate of 3.50% per annum payable semi-annually in April and October, and are convertible into shares of Euronet Common Stock at a conversion price of $40.48 per share if certain conditions are met (relating to the closing prices of Euronet Common Stock exceeding certain thresholds for specified periods). Holders of the Convertible Debentures had the option to require the Company to purchase their debentures at par on October 15, 2012, and have additional options to require the Company to purchase their debentures at par on October 15, 2015 and 2020, or upon a change in control of the Company. These terms and other material terms and conditions applicable to the Convertible Debentures are set forth in the indenture governing the debentures. In connection with the Convertible Debentures, the Company recorded $5.1 million in debt issuance costs, which were amortized through October 15, 2012, the term of the initial put option by the holders of the Convertible Debentures. The Convertible Debentures are general unsecured obligations, and are subordinated in right of payment to all obligations under “Senior Debt,” which is defined to include secured credit facilities (including secured replacements, renewals or refinancings thereof, including with different lenders and in higher amounts) and will rank equally in right of payment with all other existing and future unsecured obligations and senior in right of payment to all future subordinated indebtedness. The Convertible Debentures will be effectively subordinated to any existing and future secured indebtedness, with respect to any collateral securing such indebtedness and all liabilities of Euronet's subsidiaries. The Convertible Debentures are not guaranteed by any of Euronet's subsidiaries and, accordingly, are effectively subordinated to the indebtedness and other liabilities of Euronet's subsidiaries, including trade creditors. The Company and its subsidiaries are not restricted under the indenture from incurring additional secured indebtedness, Senior Debt or other additional indebtedness.

In September 2011, the Company repurchased $3.6 million in principal amount of Convertible Debentures, which resulted in a loss on early retirement of debt of $0.2 million.

On October 15, 2012, holders of the Convertible Debentures exercised their option to require the Company to purchase at par $167.9 million of Convertible Debentures.

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Convertible Debentures had principal amounts outstanding of $3.6 million and $171.4 million, respectively. The unamortized discounts as of December 31, 2011 were $6.3 million, and were fully amortized in 2012. Contractual interest expense was $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 and $6.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Discount accretion was $6.3 million, $7.6 million and $7.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The effective interest rate was 8.4% for all periods through October 15, 2012.

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had borrowings of $215.1 million and $87.2 million, respectively, and stand-by letters of credit/bank guarantees outstanding against the revolving credit facility of $47.5 million and $35.3 million, respectively. Stand-by letters of credit/bank guarantees are generally used to secure trade credit and performance obligations. The Company pays an interest rate for stand-by letters of credit/bank guarantees at a rate that adjusts each quarter based upon the Company's consolidated total leverage ratio. For the fiscal periods ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the stand-by letters of credit interest charges were 1.75% and 2.0% per annum, respectively. Because the revolving credit agreements expire beyond one year, the borrowings were classified as long-term debt obligations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of December 31, 2012, aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt are $6.5 million in 2013, $8.5 million in 2014, $15.1 million in 2015, $263.1 million in 2016, and none thereafter. This maturity schedule reflects the term loan and revolving credit facilities maturing in 2016 and the repayment of the Convertible Debentures in 2015.

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The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts outstanding with a notional value of $128.2 million and $67.8 million, respectively, primarily in Australian dollars, euros and U.S. dollars, which were not designated as hedges and had a weighted average remaining maturity of three days and four days, respectively. Although the Company enters into foreign currency contracts to offset foreign currency exposure related to the notional value of money transfer transactions collected in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and, on occasion, short-term loans payable in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, these contracts are not designated as hedges under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging. This is mainly due to the relatively short duration of the contracts, typically 1 to 14 days, and the frequency with which the Company enters into them. Due to the short duration of the contracts and the Company’s credit profile, the Company is generally not required to post collateral with respect to its foreign currency forward contracts.

The Company has an office lease in a foreign country that requires payment in a currency that is not the functional currency of either party to the lease or the Company’s reporting currency. Therefore, the lease contains an embedded derivative per ASC Topic 815 and the fair value of the embedded derivative is recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The required tabular disclosures for derivative instruments are as follows:



		Fair Values of Derivative Instruments as of
(in thousands)	Consolidated Balance Sheet Location	December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815
		Liability Derivatives
Foreign currency derivative contracts — gross gains	Other current liabilities	$	177		$	100
Foreign currency derivative contracts — gross losses	Other current liabilities	(142		)	(178		)
Embedded derivative in foreign lease	Other long-term liabilities	—			(141		)
Total derivatives		$	35		$	(219	)



		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	2012			2011			2010
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815
Foreign currency derivative contracts	Foreign currency exchange loss, net	$	(618	)	$	(23	)	$	1,055
Embedded derivative in foreign lease	Foreign currency exchange gain, net	141			3			76
Total		$	(477	)	$	(20	)	$	1,131

See Note 17, Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, for the determination of the fair values of derivatives.

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The entire disclosure for the entity's entire derivative instruments and hedging activities. Describes an entity's risk management strategies, derivatives in hedging activities and non-hedging derivative instruments, the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising therefrom, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items.

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Leases (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Leases [Abstract]

Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]

LEASES

(a) Capital leases

The Company leases certain of its ATMs and computer equipment under capital lease agreements that expire between 2013 and 2017 and bear interest at rates between 2.7% and 26.2%. The lessors for these leases hold a security interest in the equipment leased under the respective capital lease agreements. Lease installments are paid on a monthly, quarterly or semi-annual basis. Certain leases contain a bargain purchase option at the conclusion of the lease period.

The gross amount of the ATMs and computer equipment and related accumulated amortization recorded within property and equipment and subject to capital leases as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
ATMs	$	13,101		$	11,882
Other	3,019			1,511
Subtotal	16,120			13,393
Less accumulated amortization	(8,030		)	(6,512		)
Total	$	8,090		$	6,881

Non-cash financing and investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 represented capital lease obligations of $3.4 million, $4.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively, incurred when the Company entered into leases primarily for new ATMs, to upgrade ATMs or for data center computer equipment.

(b) Operating leases

The Company has non-cancelable operating leases that expire between 2013 and 2023. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $49.0 million, $40.4 million and $30.3 million, respectively.

Future minimum lease payments under the capital leases and the non-cancelable operating leases (with initial lease terms in excess of one year) as of December 31, 2012 are:



(in thousands)	Capital Leases			Operating Leases
Year ending December 31,
2013	$	2,757		$	37,698
2014	2,384			30,597
2015	1,888			25,634
2016	530			19,801
2017	137			12,676
Thereafter	—			10,259
Total minimum lease payments	7,696			$	136,665
Less amounts representing interest	(710		)
Present value of net minimum capital lease payments	6,986
Less current portion of obligations under capital leases	(2,397		)
Obligations under capital leases, less current portion	$	4,589

- Definition

The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing.

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Income Taxes (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

TAXES

The sources of income (loss) before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 are presented as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
Income (loss) before taxes:
United States	$	(3,002	)	$	(9,300	)	$	(13,149	)
Foreign	50,336			72,092			(1,869		)
Total income (loss) before income taxes	$	47,334		$	62,792		$	(13,796	)

The Company's income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 consisted of the following:



	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
Current tax expense (benefit):
U.S.	$	6,363		$	1,367		$	(55	)
Foreign	26,579			23,679			26,632
Total current	32,942			25,046			26,577
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
U.S.	369			1,206			780
Foreign	(6,374		)	(1,548		)	(4,458		)
Total deferred	(6,005		)	(342		)	(3,678		)
Total tax expense	$	26,937		$	24,704		$	22,899

The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate of 35% to the effective income tax rate for 2012, 2011 and 2010:



	Year Ended December 31,
(dollar amounts in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
U.S. federal income tax expense (benefit) at applicable statutory rate	$	16,567		$	21,977		$	(5,256	)
Tax effect of:
State income tax expense at statutory rates	1,514			238			555
Non-deductible expenses	426			2,838			4,785
Share-based compensation	(89		)	(76		)	(220		)
Other permanent differences	1,096			(1,771		)	(1,798		)
Difference between U.S. federal and foreign tax rates	(8,407		)	(5,140		)	(4,484		)
Provision in excess of statutory rates	(965		)	1,285			(600		)
Change in federal and foreign valuation allowance	6,882			5,900			11,319
Impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets	8,149			—			20,246
Other	1,764			(547		)	(1,648		)
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	26,937		$	24,704		$	22,899
Effective tax rate	56.9		%	39.3		%	(152.5		)%

The tax effect of temporary differences and carryforwards that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities from continuing operations are as follows:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
Deferred tax assets:
Tax loss carryforwards	$	28,285		$	49,146
Share-based compensation	6,344			7,168
Accrued expenses	7,109			4,568
Property and equipment	5,221			5,473
Goodwill and intangible amortization	37,265			41,665
Intercompany notes	9,532			13,386
Other	14,945			8,614
Gross deferred tax assets	108,701			130,020
Valuation allowance	(89,863		)	(84,624		)
Net deferred tax assets	18,838			45,396
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangibles related to purchase accounting	(11,365		)	(14,616		)
Goodwill and intangible amortization	(4,735		)	(6,604		)
Accrued expenses	(7,004		)	(4,538		)
Intercompany notes	(915		)	(2,022		)
Accrued interest	(703		)	(30,194		)
Capitalized research and development	(1,863		)	(1,276		)
Property and equipment	(2,632		)	(2,433		)
Other	(5,899		)	(6,620		)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(35,116		)	(68,303		)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(16,278	)	$	(22,907	)

Subsequently recognized tax benefits relating to the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2012 are expected to be allocated to income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations with the following exception. The tax benefit of net operating losses generated from share-based compensation have been excluded from the amounts disclosed for tax loss carryforwards and valuation allowance to the extent the benefit will be recognized in equity if realized. The excluded tax benefit of $20.2 million will be allocated to additional paid-in capital when utilized to offset taxable income.

As of December 31, 2012, and 2011, the Company's U.S. federal and foreign tax loss carryforwards were $152.1 million and $211.3 million, respectively, and U.S. state tax loss carryforwards were $50.3 million and $66.3 million, respectively.

In assessing the Company's ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will only realize the benefits of these deductible differences, net of the existing valuation allowances, at December 31, 2012.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had U.S. federal and foreign tax net operating loss carryforwards of $152.1 million, which will expire as follows:



(in thousands)	Gross		Tax Effected
Year ending December 31,
2013	$	4,650	$	894
2014	3,790		865
2015	8,385		1,711
2016	7,678		1,727
2017	7,663		1,637
Thereafter	104,930		34,196
Unlimited	14,990		2,895
Total	$	152,086	$	43,925

In addition, the Company's state tax net operating loss carryforwards of $50.3 million will expire periodically from 2014 through 2032.

No provision has been made in the accounts as of December 31, 2012 for U.S. federal and state income taxes which would be payable if the gross undistributed earnings of the foreign subsidiaries were distributed to the Company since management has determined that the earnings are permanently reinvested. Gross undistributed earnings reinvested indefinitely in foreign subsidiaries aggregated $404.5 million as of December 31, 2012. The determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liabilities and foreign tax credits, if any, is not practicable to calculate at this time.

Accounting for uncertainty in income taxes

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	12,045		$	8,473
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	1,293			3,193
Additions for tax positions of prior years	355			735
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(1,208		)	(356		)
Settlements	(1,115		)	—
Ending balance	$	11,370		$	12,045

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, approximately $5.7 million and $6.5 million, respectively, of the unrecognized tax benefits would impact the Company's provision for income taxes and effective income tax rate, if recognized. Total estimated accrued interest and penalties related to the underpayment of income taxes was $2.4 million and $1.8 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The following income tax years remain open in the Company's major jurisdictions as of December 31, 2012:



U.S. (Federal)	2000 through 2002, 2004 through 2006, and 2009 through 2012
Poland	2007 through 2012
Spain	2005 through 2012
Australia	2007 through 2012
U.K.	2008 through 2012
Germany	2007 through 2012

The application of ASC 740-10-25 and -30 requires significant judgment in assessing the outcome of future income tax examinations and their potential impact on the Company's estimated effective income tax rate and the value of deferred tax assets, such as those related to the Company's net operating loss carryforwards. It is reasonably possible that a realization of at least $2.2 million of unrecognized tax benefits could occur within the next twelve months, resulting from the resolution of audit examinations and expirations of certain statutes of limitations.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Accounts receivable balances are stated net of allowance for doubtful accounts. Historically, the Company has not experienced significant write-offs. The Company records allowances for doubtful accounts when it is probable that the accounts receivable balance will not be collected. The following table provides a summary of the allowance for doubtful accounts balances and activity for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:



	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
Beginning balance-allowance for doubtful accounts	$	14,787		$	14,924		$	13,909
Additions-charged to expense	9,201			5,046			6,451
Amounts written off	(2,889		)	(6,058		)	(6,008		)
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates)	413			875			572
Ending balance-allowance for doubtful accounts	$	21,512		$	14,787		$	14,924

Stock Plans (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

STOCK PLANS

The Company has share-based compensation plans (“SCP”) that allow the Company to grant restricted shares, or options to purchase shares, of Common Stock to certain current and prospective key employees, directors and consultants of the Company. These awards generally vest over periods ranging from three to seven years from the date of grant, are generally exercisable during the shorter of a ten-year term or the term of employment with the Company. Certain stock option grants vest over a five-year period, subject to the achievement of a pre-determined share price target for Euronet Common Stock within three years from the grant date. With the exception of certain awards made to the Company's employees in Germany, awards under the SCP are settled through the issuance of new shares under the provisions of the SCP. For Company employees in Germany, certain awards are settled through the issuance of treasury shares, which also reduces the number of shares available for future issuance under the SCP. As of December 31, 2012, the Company has approximately 2.1 million in total shares remaining available for issuance under the SCP.

The Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations includes share-based compensation expense of $11.8 million, $10.8 million and $9.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The amounts are recorded as salaries and benefits expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recorded a tax benefit of $0.7 million, $0.6 million and $0.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, for the portion of this expense that relates to foreign tax jurisdictions in which an income tax benefit is expected to be derived.

(a) Stock options

Summary stock options activity is presented in the table below:



	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2011 (1,789,061 shares exercisable)	4,994,581		$	15.11
Granted	596,930		$	22.79
Exercised	(693,015	)	$	10.25
Forfeited	(76,823	)	$	16.47
Expired	(10,857	)	$	19.22
Balance at December 31, 2012	4,810,816		$	16.73	7.1	$	33,266
Exercisable at December 31, 2012	1,937,245		$	14.30	5.6	$	18,213
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2012	4,173,444		$	16.26	7.0	$	30,821

Options outstanding that are expected to vest are net of estimated future forfeitures. The Company received cash of $5.2 million, $2.0 million and $1.7 million in connection with stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The intrinsic value of these options exercised was $7.4 million, $2.0 million and $1.9 million during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options that are expected to vest totaled $15.5 million and will be recognized over the next 5 years, with an overall weighted-average period of 4.1 years. The following table provides the fair value of options granted under the SCP during 2012, 2011 and 2010, together with a description of the assumptions used to calculate the fair value using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model:



	Year ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Volatility	43.9		%	45.1		%	43.5		%
Risk-free interest rate - weighted average	0.8		%	1.0		%	2.5		%
Risk-free interest rate - range	0.81% to 1.03%			0.99% to 2.33%			2.50% to 2.75%
Dividend yield	—		%	—		%	—		%
Assumed forfeitures	8.0		%	8.0		%	8.0		%
Expected lives	5.7 years			5.4 years			5.5 years
Weighted-average fair value (per share)	$	9.46		$	6.85		$	7.42

(b) Restricted stock

Restricted stock awards vest based on the achievement of time-based service conditions and/or performance-based conditions. For certain awards, vesting is based on the achievement of more than one condition of an award with multiple time-based

and/or performance-based conditions.

Summary restricted stock activity is presented in the table below:



	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2011	1,185,500		$	18.82
Granted	299,030		$	21.99
Vested	(343,871	)	$	17.98
Forfeited	(34,530	)	$	18.40
Nonvested at December 31, 2012	1,106,129		$	19.73

The fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $6.9 million, $5.0 million and $3.9 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, there was $6.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested time-based restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.7 years. As of December 31, 2012, there was $7.6 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested performance-based restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized based on Company performance over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $21.99, $16.55 and $16.50 per share, respectively.

In 2003, the Company established a qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), which allows qualified employees (as defined by the plan documents) to participate in the purchase of rights to purchase designated shares of the Company's Common Stock at a price equal to the lower of 85% of the closing price at the beginning or end of each quarterly offering period. The Company reserved 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock for purchase under the ESPP. Pursuant to the ESPP, during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company issued 56,189, 57,018 and 46,849 rights, respectively, to purchase shares of Common Stock at a weighted average price per share of $15.42, $12.77 and $16.95, respectively. The grant date fair value of the option to purchase shares at the lower of the closing price at the beginning or end of the quarterly period, plus the actual total discount provided, are recorded as compensation expense. Total compensation expense recorded was $0.2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010. The following table provides the weighted-average fair value of the ESPP stock purchase rights during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 and the assumptions used to calculate the fair value using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Volatility - weighted average	29.7		%	39.9		%	31.0		%
Volatility - range	22.6% to 35.2%			26.5% to 52.5%			21.2% to 45.9%
Risk-free interest rate - weighted average	0.07		%	0.06		%	0.15		%
Risk-free interest rate - range	0.02% to 0.10%			0.02% to 0.11%			0.08% to 0.17%
Dividend yield	—		%	—		%	—		%
Expected lives	3 months			3 months			3 months
Weighted-average fair value (per share)	$	3.63		$	3.70		$	3.56

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Segment Information (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Euronet’s reportable operating segments have been determined in accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting. The Company currently operates in the following three reportable operating segments:

Through the EFT Processing Segment, the Company processes transactions for a network of ATMs and POS terminals across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The Company provides comprehensive electronic payment solutions consisting of ATM network participation, outsourced ATM and POS management solutions, credit, debit card outsourcing and electronic recharge services for prepaid mobile airtime and value added services. Through this segment, the Company also offers a suite of integrated electronic financial transaction software solutions for electronic payment and transaction delivery systems.


2)	Through the epay Segment, the Company provides distribution of prepaid mobile airtime, mobile operator solutions and other electronic payment products and collection services in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, North America and South America.

Through the Money Transfer Segment, the Company provides global consumer-to-consumer money transfer services through a network of sending agents and Company-owned stores (primarily in North America and Europe), disbursing money transfers through a worldwide correspondent network. The Company also offers customers bill payment services, payment alternatives such as money orders and prepaid debit cards, comprehensive check cashing services and foreign currency exchange services.

In addition, the Company accounts for non-operating activity, share-based compensation expense, certain intersegment eliminations and the costs of providing corporate and other administrative services to the three segments in its administrative division, “Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other.” These services are not directly identifiable with the Company’s reportable operating segments.

The following tables present the segment results of the Company’s operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:



	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(in thousands)	EFT Processing		epay		Money Transfer		Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other			Consolidated
Total revenues	$	237,948	$	714,125	$	316,135	$	(607	)	$	1,267,601
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	114,826		548,390		149,397		(554		)	812,059
Salaries and benefits	32,784		53,399		75,540		22,332			184,055
Selling, general and administrative	20,628		44,496		47,673		7,778			120,575
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment	—		28,740		—		—			28,740
Depreciation and amortization	25,302		19,599		18,902		364			64,167
Total operating expenses	193,540		694,624		291,512		29,920			1,209,596
Operating income (expense)	$	44,408	$	19,501	$	24,623	$	(30,527	)	$	58,005
Other income (expense)
Interest income										3,993
Interest expense										(19,653		)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates										942
Other gains, net										4,146
Foreign currency exchange loss, net										(99		)
Total other expense, net										(10,671		)
Income before income taxes										$	47,334
Segment assets as of December 31, 2012	$	231,320	$	840,513	$	455,981	$	23,722		$	1,551,536
Property and equipment, net as of December 31, 2012	$	62,359	$	29,912	$	22,856	$	348		$	115,475



	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(in thousands)	EFT Processing		epay		Money Transfer		Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other			Consolidated
Total revenues	$	199,249	$	677,051	$	285,299	$	(295	)	$	1,161,304
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	95,739		514,429		130,783		(222		)	740,729
Salaries and benefits	29,487		48,386		70,603		19,998			168,474
Selling, general and administrative	19,798		38,711		46,441		7,557			112,507
Depreciation and amortization	21,017		18,751		20,346		343			60,457
Total operating expenses	166,041		620,277		268,173		27,676			1,082,167
Operating income (expense)	$	33,208	$	56,774	$	17,126	$	(27,971	)	$	79,137
Other income (expense)
Interest income										5,749
Interest expense										(21,385		)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates										1,852
Other gains										1,000
Loss on early retirement of debt										(1,899		)
Foreign currency exchange loss, net										(1,662		)
Total other expense, net										(16,345		)
Income before income taxes										$	62,792
Segment assets as of December 31, 2011	$	203,494	$	803,897	$	472,532	$	26,406		$	1,506,329
Property and equipment, net as of December 31, 2011	$	54,169	$	27,303	$	20,990	$	438		$	102,900



	For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
(in thousands)	EFT Processing		epay			Money Transfer		Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other			Consolidated
Total revenues	$	194,875	$	599,023		$	244,606	$	(235	)	$	1,038,269
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	92,594		469,293			113,913		(229		)	675,571
Salaries and benefits	27,259		34,429			59,109		15,587			136,384
Selling, general and administrative	17,393		31,926			37,746		5,559			92,624
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment	—		70,925			—		—			70,925
Depreciation and amortization	19,461		16,753			20,472		810			57,496
Total operating expenses	156,707		623,326			231,240		21,727			1,033,000
Operating income (loss)	$	38,168	$	(24,303	)	$	13,366	$	(21,962	)	$	5,269
Other income (expense)
Interest income											3,237
Interest expense											(20,447		)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates											1,461
Other gains											3,110
Foreign currency exchange loss, net											(7,648		)
Total other expense, net											(20,287		)
Loss before income taxes											$	(15,018	)
Segment assets as of December 31, 2010	$	209,199	$	706,253		$	454,139	$	39,781		$	1,409,372
Property and equipment, net as of December 31, 2010	$	54,394	$	15,780		$	20,815	$	538		$	91,527

Total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, and property and equipment and total assets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, summarized by geographic location, were as follows:



	Revenues						Property and Equipment, net				Total Assets
	For the year ended December 31,						as of December 31,				as of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2012		2011
United States	$	294,122	$	233,903	$	233,089	$	19,255	$	15,099	$	284,748	$	294,065
Germany	276,862		166,687		112,087		12,164		11,848		353,947		288,378
Australia	137,054		193,557		210,469		2,130		1,697		156,352		156,396
United Kingdom	104,496		123,387		132,834		5,071		5,551		126,393		149,471
Poland	89,873		81,232		73,491		39,736		32,783		79,010		72,307
India	52,228		41,870		40,884		3,513		1,649		37,982		24,979
Italy	50,178		53,970		46,787		1,509		1,893		80,814		77,486
Spain	50,047		65,188		64,401		2,154		2,615		79,909		94,810
Brazil	47,955		58,654		17,536		3,408		4,352		41,119		84,937
Other	164,786		142,856		106,691		26,535		25,413		311,262		263,500
Total foreign	973,479		927,401		805,180		96,220		87,801		1,266,788		1,212,264
Total	$	1,267,601	$	1,161,304	$	1,038,269	$	115,475	$	102,900	$	1,551,536	$	1,506,329

Revenues are attributed to countries based on location of the customer, with the exception of software sales made by our software subsidiary, which are attributed to the U.S.

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The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Fair Value Measurements (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

(a) Concentrations of credit risk

Euronet's credit risk primarily relates to trade accounts receivable and cash and cash equivalents. Euronet's EFT Processing Segment's customer base includes the most significant international card organizations and certain banks in the Company's markets. The epay Segment's customer base is diverse and includes several major retailers and/or distributors in markets that they operate. The Money Transfer Segment trade accounts receivable are primarily due from independent agents that collect cash from customers on the Company's behalf and generally remit the cash within one week. Euronet performs ongoing evaluations of its customers' financial condition and limits the amount of credit extended, or purchases credit enhancement protection, when deemed necessary, but generally requires no collateral. See Note 14, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, for further disclosure.

The Company invests excess cash not required for use in operations primarily in high credit quality, short-term duration securities that the Company believes bear minimal risk.

(b) Fair value of financial instruments

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable and short-term debt obligations approximate fair values due to their short maturities. The carrying values of the Company’s term loan due 2016 and revolving credit agreement approximate fair values because interest is based on London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) that resets at various intervals of less than one year. The following table provides the estimated fair values of the Company’s other financial instruments, based on quoted market prices or significant other observable inputs.



	As of
	December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
(in thousands)	Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value
3.50% convertible debentures, unsecured, due 2025	$	(3,586	)	$	(3,579	)	$	(165,173	)	$	(170,581	)
Foreign currency derivative contracts	35			35			(78		)	(78		)
Embedded derivative in foreign lease	—			—			(141		)	(141		)

The fair values disclosed above for the Company's Convertible Debentures are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1). The Company’s assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis using significant other observable inputs (Level 2) are the foreign currency derivative contracts and the embedded derivative in foreign lease. The Company values foreign currency derivative contracts using foreign currency exchange quotations for similar assets and liabilities. The embedded derivative in foreign lease is valued using present value techniques and foreign currency exchange quotations.

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. In connection with the annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarters of 2012 and 2010, the Company assessed the fair value of goodwill and recorded goodwill impairment charges related to certain of its epay reporting units of $23.5 million and $70.9 million, respectively. The fair values were determined using significant unobservable inputs. The fair values of goodwill related to impaired reporting units were determined by calculating the implied fair values as the excess of the fair value of the respective entity over the fair value of its net assets. Further, in 2012, the Company recorded an impairment charge of acquired intangible assets of $5.2 million, specifically related to customer relationship assets in Brazil. The $5.2 million impairment charge was measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeded the fair value of the asset. No other assets were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during 2012, 2011, or 2010.

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The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Computer Software to be Sold (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO BE SOLD [Abstract]

Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]

COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO BE SOLD

Euronet engages in software development activities to continually improve the Company's core software products. The following table provides the detailed activity related to capitalized software development costs for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.



	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
Beginning balance-capitalized development cost	$	3,841		$	3,123		$	2,601
Additions	3,908			2,609			2,244
Amortization	(2,475		)	(1,891		)	(1,722		)
Net capitalized development cost	$	5,274		$	3,841		$	3,123

Research and development costs expensed for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $1.9 million, $1.1 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

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The entire disclosure for research, development, and computer software activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility and in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period.

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Litigation and Contingencies (Note)	12 Months Ended
Litigation and Contingencies (Note)	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES	LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES Contingencies Computer Security Breach - A unit of the Company's European processing business was the subject of a criminal security breach in late 2011. The affected business represents less than 5% of the Company's revenues, profits and transactions. Euronet took immediate steps to remediate the breach and ensure its impact was contained. Certain claims arising from such breach have been asserted against us, and we expect that additional claims may be asserted in the future. However, we maintain insurance to cover the financial exposure for response costs, losses by the card issuer and fines of penalties from incidents of this nature. We expect the aggregate amount of expenses incurred and losses asserted against us for which we ultimately bear liability to be within the limits of our insurance. Consequently, the Company does not expect the net financial impact of such expenses or loss from the breach, after insurance recovery, if any, to be material. Bank card association rules provide a process by which loss and expense arising from such breaches is allocated among card issuers, acquirers and service providers such as Euronet. Expenses related to the breach were $0.7 million during 2012, net of $1.8 million in amounts recovered from our insurance carrier. During 2011, the Company incurred $0.4 million in related expenses. Antitrust Investigation - In the second quarter of 2009, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) served Continental Exchange Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Ria Financial Services (“CES”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, with a grand jury subpoena requesting documents from CES and its affiliates in connection with an investigation into possible price collusion related to money transmission services to the Dominican Republic (“D.R.”) during the period from January 1, 2004 to the date of the subpoena. The Company acquired all of the stock of Ria Envia, Inc., the parent of CES, in April 2007. On September 26, 2012, the Company received notification from the DOJ that its investigation was completed. The Company believes this brings the matter to a close without any further implications for CES. The Company incurred no significant legal fees related to this investigation and related matters, during 2012 Litigation During 2010, CES was served with a class action lawsuit filed by a former employee for alleged wage and hour violations related to overtime and meal and rest period requirements under California law. This lawsuit was dismissed on October 12, 2011 in consideration of the payment of a nominal amount to the plaintiff. During 2012, the Company was served with a class action lawsuit filed by another former employee alleging wage and hour violations relating to meal and rest period requirements. We are vigorously defending this suit. Due to the preliminary nature of the litigation, we are not able to estimate or predict any possible loss or range of loss associated with the litigation. In addition, from time to time, the Company is a party to litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business. Currently, there are no legal proceedings that management believes, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect upon the consolidated results of operations or financial condition of the Company. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company records a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Guarantees (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Guarantees [Abstract]

GUARANTEES

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had $113.4 million of stand-by letters of credit/bank guarantees issued on its behalf, of which $15.4 million are collateralized by cash deposits held by the respective issuing banks.

Each of our subsidiaries, once they reach a certain size, is required under the Credit Facility to provide a guarantee of all or a portion of the outstanding obligations under the Credit Facility depending upon whether the subsidiary is a domestic or foreign entity.

Under certain circumstances, Euronet grants guarantees in support of obligations of subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2012, the Company granted off balance sheet guarantees for cash in various ATM networks amounting to $16.9 million over the terms of the cash supply agreements and performance guarantees amounting to approximately $36.1 million over the terms of the agreements with the customers.

From time to time, Euronet enters into agreements with counterparties that contain indemnification provisions, the terms of which may vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective agreement. The amount of such potential obligations is generally not stated in the agreements. Our liability under such indemnification provisions may be mitigated by relevant insurance coverage and may be subject to time and materiality limitations, monetary caps and other conditions and defenses. Such indemnification obligations include the following:

•

In connection with contracts with financial institutions in the EFT Processing Segment, the Company is responsible for damage to ATMs and theft of ATM network cash that, generally, is not recorded on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2012, the balance of ATM network cash for which the Company was responsible was approximately $410 million. The Company maintains insurance policies to mitigate this exposure;


•	In connection with the license of proprietary systems to customers, Euronet provides certain warranties and infringement indemnities to the licensee, which generally warrant that such systems do not infringe on intellectual property owned by third parties and that the systems will perform in accordance with their specifications;


•	Euronet has entered into purchase and service agreements with vendors and consulting agreements with providers of consulting services, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify certain of such vendors and consultants, respectively, against third-party claims arising from the Company’s use of the vendor’s product or the services of the vendor or consultant;

•

In connection with acquisitions and dispositions of subsidiaries, operating units and business assets, the Company has entered into agreements containing indemnification provisions, which can be generally described as follows: (i) in connection with acquisitions of operating units or assets made by Euronet, the Company has agreed to indemnify the seller against third-party claims made against the seller relating to the operating unit or asset and arising after the closing of the transaction, and (ii) in connection with dispositions made by Euronet, Euronet has agreed to indemnify the buyer against damages incurred by the buyer due to the buyer’s reliance on representations and warranties relating to the subject subsidiary, operating unit or business assets in the disposition agreement if such representations or warranties were untrue when made; and


•	Euronet has entered into agreements with certain third parties, including banks that provide fiduciary and other services to Euronet or to the Company’s benefit plans. Under such agreements, the Company has agreed to indemnify such service providers for third-party claims relating to carrying out their respective duties under such agreements.

The Company is also required to meet minimum capitalization and cash requirements of various regulatory authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Company has money transfer operations. The Company has obtained surety bonds in compliance with money transfer licensing requirements of the applicable governmental authorities.

To date, the Company is not aware of any significant claims made by the indemnified parties or third parties to guarantee agreements with the Company and, accordingly, no liabilities were recorded as of December 31, 2012 or 2011.

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Tabular disclosure of each guarantee obligation, or each group of similar guarantee obligations, including (a) the nature of the guarantee, including its term, how it arose, and the events or circumstances that would require the guarantor to perform under the guarantee; (b) the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee; (c) the current carrying amount of the liability, if any, for the guarantor's obligations under the guarantee; and (d) the nature of any recourse provisions under the guarantee, and any assets held either as collateral or by third parties, and any relevant related party disclosure. Excludes disclosures about product warranties.

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Related Party Transactions (Note)	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Note)	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company leases an airplane from a company partially owned by Mr. Michael J. Brown, Euronet's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. The airplane is leased for business use on a per flight hour basis with no minimum usage requirement. Euronet incurred expenses of $0.2 million in each of the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, for the use of this airplane. On November 29, 2012, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement with West Side Investment Management, Inc., a subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company purchased from DST 1,884,597 shares outstanding of the Company's Common Stock for $41.0 million. The Company used proceeds available under its revolving credit agreement to complete the purchase. Mr. Thomas A. McDonnell has served as a director of the Company and DST since 1996 and 1972, respectively. Mr. McDonnell recused himself during the negotiations and approval of the agreement.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

SELECTED QUARERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]

SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)



(in thousands, except per share data)	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
Revenues	$	297,622	$	302,377	$	316,356		$	351,246
Operating income (loss)	$	15,842	$	19,854	$	24,195		$	(1,886	)
Net income (loss)	$	13,098	$	5,726	$	14,341		$	(12,768	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	$	13,172	$	5,747	$	14,630		$	(13,014	)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	0.26	$	0.11	$	0.29		$	(0.26	)
Diluted	$	0.26	$	0.11	$	0.28		$	(0.26	)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
Revenues	$	262,593	$	279,802	$	299,507		$	319,402
Operating income	$	17,217	$	18,800	$	20,122		$	22,998
Net income (loss)	$	17,631	$	12,294	$	(2,925	)	$	11,088
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	$	17,284	$	11,889	$	(3,180	)	$	10,968
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	0.34	$	0.23	$	(0.06	)	$	0.22
Diluted	$	0.33	$	0.23	$	(0.06	)	$	0.21

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The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished.

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Subsequent Events (Note)	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Note)	Dec. 31, 2012
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On January 4, 2013, Euronet entered into and simultaneously closed an acquisition agreement (“Acquisition Agreement”) to acquire 100% of the common stock of an Australian company, Pure Commerce Pty Ltd. (“Pure Commerce”). The purchase price consists of approximately $31.2 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments and $5.2 million of Euronet Common Stock. With respect to the stock portion of the purchase price and pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement, Euronet issued at closing 224,425 shares of Common stock to the shareholders of Pure Commerce. The Common Stock will be held in escrow through September 2014 to secure certain obligations of the sellers. Further, Euronet has agreed pursuant to an earnout provision to pay additional purchase consideration of up to $30.0 million Australian dollars, consisting of cash and Common Stock in March 2014, if certain earnout performance targets are met during an earnout period ending December 31, 2013. For purposes of the earnout, Common Stock will be valued at the average trading price of Common Stock on the NASDAQ Stock market for the 20 trading days prior to December 31, 2013.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Foreign currencies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign currencies Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of a subsidiary are remeasured at rates of exchange on the balance sheet date. Resulting gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The financial statements of foreign subsidiaries where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar are translated to U.S. dollars using (i) exchange rates in effect at period end for assets and liabilities, and (ii) weighted average exchange rates during the period for revenues and expenses. Adjustments resulting from translation of such financial statements are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of consolidated equity.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Cash equivalents (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments, with an original maturity of three months or less, and certificates of deposit, which may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the Company without penalty, to be cash equivalents.

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Disclosure of accounting policy for cash and cash equivalents, including the policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents. Other information that may be disclosed includes (1) the nature of any restrictions on the entity's use of its cash and cash equivalents, (2) whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk, (3) the classification of any negative balance accounts (overdrafts), and (4) the carrying basis of cash equivalents (for example, at cost) and whether the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Inventory - PINs and other (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventory - PINs and other Inventory - PINs and other is valued at the lower of cost or market value and primarily represents prepaid personal identification number (“PIN”) inventory for prepaid mobile airtime related to the epay Segment. PIN inventory is generally managed on a specific identification basis that approximates first in, first out for the respective denomination of prepaid mobile airtime sold. Inventory also includes vouchers, merchandise for physical reward fulfillment and other electronic payment products. Additionally, from time to time, Inventory - PINs and other may include POS terminals, mobile phone handsets and ATMs held by the Company for resale.

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Disclosure of accounting policy for major classes of inventories, bases of stating inventories (for example, lower of cost or market), methods by which amounts are added and removed from inventory classes (for example, FIFO, LIFO, or average cost), loss recognition on impairment of inventories, and situations in which inventories are stated above cost. If inventory is carried at cost, this disclosure includes the nature of the cost elements included in inventory.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Property and equipment (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Property and equipment acquired in acquisitions have been recorded at estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.

Depreciation is generally calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Depreciation and amortization rates are generally as follows:



ATMs or ATM upgrades	5 - 7 years
Computers and software	3 - 5 years
POS terminals	2 - 5 years
Vehicles and office equipment	2 - 10 years
Leasehold improvements	Over the lesser of the lease term or estimated useful life

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Disclosure of accounting policy for property, plant and equipment which may include the basis of such assets, depreciation methods used and estimated useful lives, the entity's capitalization policy, including its accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance activities, whether such asset balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized.

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-Paragraph 7
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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 13
-Subparagraph a
-Article 5

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Goodwill and other intangible assets (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill and other intangible assets



Non-compete agreements	2 - 5 years
Trademarks and trade names	2 - 20 years
Software	3 - 5 years
Customer relationships	6 - 12 years

See Note 8, Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, Net, for additional information regarding ASC Topic 350 and the treatment of goodwill and other intangible assets.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Other assts (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Other assets policy [Policy Text Block]	Other assets Other assets include 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. Deferred financing costs represent expenses incurred to obtain financing that have been deferred and are being amortized over the life of the loan. Euronet capitalizes initial payments for new or renewed contracts to the extent recoverable through future operations, contractual minimums and/or penalties in the case of early termination. The Company's accounting policy is to limit the amount of capitalized costs for a given contract to the lesser of the estimated ongoing net future cash flows related to the contract or the termination fees the Company would receive in the event of early termination of the contract by the customer. The Company accounts for investments in affiliates using the equity method of accounting when the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the affiliate. Equity losses in affiliates are generally recognized until the Company's investment is zero. As of December 31, 2011, investments in affiliates, related to the Company's 40% investment in epay Malaysia and 49% investment in Euronet Middle East W.L.L. was $7.5 million; undistributed earnings in these affiliates was $6.3 million. In January 2012, the Company purchased the remaining 51% of Euronet Middle East W.L.L. for $6.4 million (as further discussed in Note 5, Acquisitions). As of December 31, 2012, the Company's 40% investment in epay Malaysia and undistributed earnings in this affiliate was $4.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Convertible debentures (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Convertible debentures The Company accounts for its convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion in accordance with according to ASC Topic 470, Debt, which requires the proceeds from the issuance of such convertible debt instruments to be allocated between debt and equity components so that debt is discounted to reflect the Company's nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. Further, the Company applies ASC 470-20-35-13, which requires the debt discount to be amortized over the period the convertible debt is expected to be outstanding as additional non-cash interest expense.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Noncontrolling interests (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Noncontrolling interests The Company accounts for noncontrolling interests in its consolidated financial statements according to ASC Topic 810, Consolidations, which requires noncontrolling interests to be reported as a component of equity.

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy regarding (1) the principles it follows in consolidating or combining the separate financial statements, including the principles followed in determining the inclusion or exclusion of subsidiaries or other entities in the consolidated or combined financial statements and (2) its treatment of interests (for example, common stock, a partnership interest or other means of exerting influence) in other entities, for example consolidation or use of the equity or cost methods of accounting. The accounting policy may also address the accounting treatment for intercompany accounts and transactions, noncontrolling interest, and the income statement treatment in consolidation for issuances of stock by a subsidiary.

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-SubTopic 10
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 40
-Section 45
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/section&trid=2197723

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 10
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 810
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SX 210.3A-02)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6959686&loc=d3e355033-122828

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 4
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-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=18733093&loc=d3e5614-111684

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-Name FASB Interpretation (FIN)
-Number 46R
-Paragraph 4
-Subparagraph c
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-Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
-Number 96-16
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-Subparagraph d
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-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 51
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-Number 97-2
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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph k
-Article 1

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 140
-Paragraph 46
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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02, 03
-Article 3A

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-Number 46R
-Paragraph 14, 15
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Business combinations (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Business combinations The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, which requires most identifiable assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests and goodwill acquired in a business combination to be recorded at “full fair value” at the acquisition date. Additionally, ASC Topic 805 requires transaction-related costs to be expensed in the period incurred.

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy for completed business combinations (purchase method, acquisition method or combination of entities under common control). This accounting policy may include a general discussion of the purchase method or acquisition method of accounting (including for example, the treatment accorded contingent consideration, the identification of assets and liabilities, the purchase price allocation process, how the fair values of acquired assets and liabilities are determined) and the entity's specific application thereof. An entity that acquires another entity in a leveraged buyout transaction generally discloses the accounting policy followed by the acquiring entity in determining the basis used to value its interest in the acquired entity, and the rationale for that accounting policy.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 805
-SubTopic 10
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/subtopic&trid=2303973

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 235
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 3
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6367646&loc=d3e18780-107790

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 805
-SubTopic 10
-Section 05
-Paragraph 4
-Subparagraph (a)-(d)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6909625&loc=d3e227-128457

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
-Paragraph 6
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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
-Paragraph 7
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-Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
-Number 88-16
-Section SEC Observer Comments
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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141
-Paragraph 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Income taxes (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, the Company's policy is to record estimated interest and penalties related to the underpayment of income taxes as income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 13, Taxes, for further discussion regarding these provisions.

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy for income taxes, which may include its accounting policies for recognizing and measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances, recognizing investment tax credits, operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and other carryforwards, methodologies for determining its effective income tax rate and the characterization of interest and penalties in the financial statements.

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-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 3
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 740
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 19
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 30
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/subtopic&trid=2144749

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 954
-SubTopic 740
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 740
-SubTopic 10
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/subtopic&trid=2144681

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 740
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 17
-Subparagraph (b)
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 740
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 25
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=21917399&loc=d3e32247-109318

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 740
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 109
-Paragraph 6-34, 43, 47, 49
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-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
-Number 4
-Paragraph 11
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-Name FASB Interpretation (FIN)
-Number 48
-Paragraph 20
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Presentation of taxes collected and remitted to governmental authoritites (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Presentation of taxes collected and remitted to government authorities policy [Policy Text Block]	Presentation of taxes collected and remitted to governmental authorities The Company presents taxes collected and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Fair value measurements (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair value measurements The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC Topic 820"), regarding fair value measurements for assets and liabilities. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions apply whenever other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements. See Note 17, Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, for the required fair value disclosures.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block]	Accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities The Company accounts for derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, which requires that all derivative instruments be recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Primarily in the Money Transfer Segment, the Company enters into foreign currency derivative contracts, mainly forward contracts, to offset foreign currency exposure related to the notional value of money transfer settlement assets and liabilities in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. These contracts are considered derivative instruments under the provisions of ASC Topic 815; however, the Company does not designate such instruments as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, changes in the value of these contracts are recognized immediately as a component of foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The impact of changes in value of these contracts, together with the impact of the change in value of the related foreign currency denominated settlement asset or liability, on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Balance Sheets is not significant. Cash flows resulting from derivative instruments are classified as cash flows from operating activities in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company enters into derivative instruments with highly credit-worthy financial institutions and does not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. See Note 11, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, for further discussion of derivative instruments.

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy for derivatives used in hedging relationships, which may include how gains or losses are recognized and presented in the financial statements, and amortization policies for deferred amounts.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Revenue recognition (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue recognition The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured. The majority of the Company's revenues are comprised of monthly recurring management fees and transaction-based fees. A description of the major components of revenue by business segment is as follows: EFT Processing - Revenues in the EFT Processing Segment are primarily derived from transaction and management fees from owned and outsourced ATM, POS and card processing networks and from the sale of EFT software solutions for electronic payment and transaction delivery systems, and fees or margin earned from value added services. Transaction-based fees include charges for cash withdrawals, debit or credit card transactions, balance inquiries, transactions not completed because the relevant card issuer does not give authorization and prepaid mobile airtime recharges. Outsourcing services are generally billed on the basis of a fixed monthly fee per ATM, plus a transaction-based fee. Transaction-based fees are recognized at the time the transactions are processed and outsourcing management fees are recognized ratably over the contract period. Certain of the Company's non-cancelable customer contracts provide for the receipt of up-front fees from the customer and/or decreasing or increasing fee schedules over the agreement term for substantially the same level of services to be provided by the Company. As prescribed in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements,” as amended by SAB 104, “Revenue Recognition,” the Company recognizes revenue under these contracts based on proportional performance of services over the term of the contract. This generally results in “straight-line” (i.e., consistent value per period) revenue recognition of the contracts' total cash flows, including any up-front payment received from the customer. Revenues from the sale of EFT software solutions represent software license fees, professional installation and customization fees, ongoing software maintenance fees, hardware sales and transaction fees. The Company recognizes professional service fee revenue in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 985, Software ("ASC Topic 985") and ASC 605, Revenue Recognition ("ASC Topic 605"). ASC Topic 985 generally requires revenue earned on software arrangements involving multiple elements to be allocated to each element based on the relative fair values of those elements. Revenues from software licensing agreement contracts are recognized over the professional services portion of the contract term using the percentage-of-completion method, following the guidance in ASC Topic 605, as prescribed by ASC Topic 985. Software maintenance revenue is recognized over the contractual period or as the maintenance-related service is performed. Revenue from the sale of hardware is generally recognized when title passes to the customer. Revenue in excess of billings on software licensing agreements was $1.1 million and $0.8 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and is recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets. Billings in excess of revenue on software license agreements was $2.5 million and $2.3 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and is recorded as deferred revenue until such time the revenue recognition criteria are met. epay - Revenue generated in the epay Segment is primarily derived from commissions or processing fees associated with distribution and/or processing of prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products. These fees and commissions are received from mobile phone and other telecommunication operators, top-up distributors, other product vendors or distributors or from retailers. In accordance with ASC Topic 605, commissions received are recognized as revenue during the period in which the Company provides the service. The portion of the commission that is paid to retailers is generally recorded as a direct operating cost. However, in circumstances where the Company has no influence over the commission paid to the retailers, those commissions are recorded as a reduction of revenue. In distributing certain products, the Company is the primary obligor in the arrangements; accordingly, the gross sales value of the products are recorded as revenue and the purchase cost as direct operating cost. Transactions are processed through a network of POS terminals and direct connections to the electronic payment systems of retailers. Transaction processing fees are recognized at the time the transactions are processed. Money Transfer - In accordance with ASC Topic 605, revenues for money transfer and other services represent a transaction fee in addition to a margin earned from purchasing currency at wholesale exchange rates and selling the currency to consumers at retail exchange rates. Revenues and the associated direct operating cost are recognized at the time the transaction is processed. The Company has origination and distribution agents in place, which each earn a fee for the respective service. These fees are reflected as direct operating costs

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue recognition. If the entity has different policies for different types of revenue transactions, the policy for each material type of transaction is generally disclosed. If a sales transaction has multiple element arrangements (for example, delivery of multiple products, services or the rights to use assets) the disclosure may indicate the accounting policy for each unit of accounting as well as how units of accounting are determined and valued. The disclosure may encompass important judgment as to appropriateness of principles related to recognition of revenue. The disclosure also may indicate the entity's treatment of any unearned or deferred revenue that arises from the transaction.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Software capitalization (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Software capitalization Computer software to be sold - The Company applies ASC Topic 730, Research and Development, and ASC Topic 985 in recording research and development costs. Research costs related to the discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, or a new process or technique, or in bringing about significant improvement to an existing product or process, are expensed as incurred (also see Note 18, Computer Software to be Sold). Development costs aimed at the translation of research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process, or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process, whether intended for sale or use, are capitalized on a product-by-product basis when technological feasibility is established. Capitalization of computer software costs is discontinued when the computer software product is available to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Technological feasibility of computer software products is established when the Company has completed all planning, designing, coding, and testing activities that are necessary to establish that the product can be produced to meet its design specifications including functions, features and technical performance requirements. Technological feasibility is evidenced by the existence of a working model of the product or by completion of a detail program design. The detail program design (i) establishes that the necessary skills, hardware, and software technology are available to produce the product, (ii) is complete and consistent with the product design, and (iii) has been reviewed for high-risk development issues, with any uncertainties related to identified high-risk development issues being adequately resolved. Capitalized software costs are included in other assets and are amortized on a product-by-product basis, equal to the greater of the amount computed using (i) the ratio that current gross revenues for a product bear to the total of current and anticipated future gross revenues for that product or (ii) the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product, generally three years at inception. Amortization commences when the product is available for general release to customers.
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Software for internal use - The Company also develops software for internal use. These software development costs, as well as costs incurred for significant enhancements and upgrades, are capitalized based upon ASC 350-40. Internal-use software development costs are capitalized after the preliminary project stage is completed and management with the relevant authority authorizes and commits to funding a computer software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Costs incurred prior to meeting the qualifications are expensed as incurred. Capitalization ceases when the computer software project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy for costs incurred when both (1) the software is acquired, internally developed, or modified solely to meet the entity's internal needs, and (2) during the software's development or modification, no substantive plan exists or is being developed to market the software externally.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Share-based compensation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Share-based compensation The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, for equity classified awards, which requires the determination of the fair value of the share-based compensation at the grant date and subsequent recognition of the related expense over the period in which the share-based compensation is earned (“requisite service period”). The amount of future compensation expense related to awards of nonvested shares or nonvested share units (“restricted stock”) is based on the market price for Euronet Common Stock at the grant date. The grant date is the date at which all key terms and conditions of the grant have been determined and the Company becomes contingently obligated to transfer equity to the employee who renders the requisite service, generally the date at which grants are approved by the Company's Board of Directors or Compensation Committee thereof. Share-based compensation expense for awards with only service conditions is generally recognized as expense on a “straight-line” basis over the requisite service period. For awards that vest based on achieving annual performance conditions, expense is recognized on a “graded attribution method.” The graded attribution method results in expense recognition on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of an award. The Company has elected to use the “with and without method” when calculating the income tax benefit associated with its share-based payment arrangements. See Note 15, Stock Plans, for further disclosure.

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Disclosure of accounting policy for stock option and stock incentive plans. This disclosure may include (1) the types of stock option or incentive plans sponsored by the entity (2) the groups that participate in (or are covered by) each plan (3) significant plan provisions and (4) how stock compensation is measured, and the methodologies and significant assumptions used to determine that measurement.

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]

The following table provides the computation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2012	2011
Computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	50,529,476	50,944,349
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of stock options and restricted stock	883,034	785,164
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	51,412,510	51,729,513

Acquisitions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the fair values of the acquired net assets at the respective acquisition dates:



(dollar amounts in thousands)	Estimated Life
Current assets		$	9,504
Property and equipment	2 - 5 years	1,098
Customer relationships	8 years	9,896
Trademarks and trade names	4 years	372
Non-compete agreements	2 - 4 years	588
Goodwill	Indefinite	12,812
Other non-current assets		71
Fair value of assets		34,341
Current liabilities		(2,150		)
Net assets acquired		$	32,191

The following table summarizes the fair values of the acquired net assets at the respective acquisition dates:



(dollar amounts in thousands)	Estimated Life
Current assets		$	33,831
Property and equipment	3 - 5 years	2,412
Customer relationships	8 years	8,802
Trademarks and trade names	2 years	357
Non-compete agreements	2 years	580
Goodwill	Indefinite	27,965
Other non-current assets		914
Fair value of assets		74,861
Current liabilities		(24,548		)
Deferred income tax liability		(3,747		)
Other non-current liabilities		(1,134		)
Net assets acquired		$	45,432

The following table summarizes the fair values of the acquired net assets at the respective acquisition dates:



(dollar amounts in thousands)	Estimated Life
Current assets		$	28,292
Property and equipment	3 - 13 years	6,938
Customer relationships	8 - 12 years	26,104
Trademarks and trade names	10 - 20 years	2,122
Software	3 years	390
Goodwill	Indefinite	56,855
Other non-current assets		63
Fair value of assets		120,764
Current liabilities		(28,118		)
Deferred income tax liability		(7,267		)
Other non-current liabilities		(3,759		)
Net assets acquired		$	81,620

Restricted Cash (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

RESTRICTED CASH [Abstract]

Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]

The restricted cash balances as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012		2011
Cash held in trust and/or cash held on behalf of others	$	65,410	$	53,883
Collateral on bank credit arrangements and other	16,446		19,422
Total	$	81,856	$	73,305

Propert and Equipment, NET (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

The components of property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
ATMs	$	119,238		$	95,415
POS terminals	49,118			49,494
Vehicles and office equipment	47,221			44,899
Computers and software	106,541			88,327
Land and buildings	639			640
	322,757			278,775
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(207,282		)	(175,875		)
Total	$	115,475		$	102,900

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, NET (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes intangible assets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:



	As of December 31, 2012					As of December 31, 2011
(in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	172,280	$	(120,117	)	$	178,572	$	(111,589	)
Trademarks and trade names	44,226		(13,742		)	43,401		(11,232		)
Software	5,914		(5,645		)	5,771		(5,233		)
Non-compete agreements	1,798		(1,325		)	1,253		(1,065		)
Total	$	224,218	$	(140,829	)	$	228,997	$	(129,119	)

Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the goodwill and amortizable intangible assets activity for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012:



(in thousands)	Acquired Intangible Assets			Goodwill			Total Intangible Assets
Balance as of January 1, 2011	$	95,819		$	445,713		$	541,532
Increases (decreases):
2011 acquisitions	28,616			56,855			85,471
Amortization	(22,223		)	—			(22,223		)
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates)	(2,334		)	(13,940		)	(16,274		)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	99,878			488,628			588,506
Increases (decreases):
2012 acquisitions	10,856			12,812			23,668
Impairment	(5,235		)	(23,505		)	(28,740		)
Amortization	(22,129		)	—			(22,129		)
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates)	19			3,825			3,844
Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	83,389		$	481,760		$	565,149

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]

The balances as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012		2011
Accrued expenses	$	69,648	$	60,819
Accrued amounts due to mobile operators and other content providers	64,715		113,377
Money transfer settlement obligations	47,358		40,188
Deferred income taxes	1,685		2,410
Total	$	183,406	$	216,794

Debt Obligations(Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

Long-term debt obligations consist of the following as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
3.50% convertible debentures, unsecured, due 2025	$	3,586		$	165,173
Term loan, due 2016	74,500			79,000
Revolving credit agreements	215,117			87,194
	293,203			331,367
Less current maturities of long-term debt obligations	(6,500		)	(169,673		)
Long-term debt obligations	$	286,703		$	161,694

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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-Section 02
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-Article 5

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

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]

The required tabular disclosures for derivative instruments are as follows:



		Fair Values of Derivative Instruments as of
(in thousands)	Consolidated Balance Sheet Location	December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815
		Liability Derivatives
Foreign currency derivative contracts — gross gains	Other current liabilities	$	177		$	100
Foreign currency derivative contracts — gross losses	Other current liabilities	(142		)	(178		)
Embedded derivative in foreign lease	Other long-term liabilities	—			(141		)
Total derivatives		$	35		$	(219	)



		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	2012			2011			2010
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815
Foreign currency derivative contracts	Foreign currency exchange loss, net	$	(618	)	$	(23	)	$	1,055
Embedded derivative in foreign lease	Foreign currency exchange gain, net	141			3			76
Total		$	(477	)	$	(20	)	$	1,131

Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of Capital Leased Asssets [Table Text Block]



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
ATMs	$	13,101		$	11,882
Other	3,019			1,511
Subtotal	16,120			13,393
Less accumulated amortization	(8,030		)	(6,512		)
Total	$	8,090		$	6,881

Future minimum lease payments for operating and capital leases [Table Text Block]

Future minimum lease payments under the capital leases and the non-cancelable operating leases (with initial lease terms in excess of one year) as of December 31, 2012 are:



(in thousands)	Capital Leases			Operating Leases
Year ending December 31,
2013	$	2,757		$	37,698
2014	2,384			30,597
2015	1,888			25,634
2016	530			19,801
2017	137			12,676
Thereafter	—			10,259
Total minimum lease payments	7,696			$	136,665
Less amounts representing interest	(710		)
Present value of net minimum capital lease payments	6,986
Less current portion of obligations under capital leases	(2,397		)
Obligations under capital leases, less current portion	$	4,589

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]

The sources of income (loss) before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 are presented as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
Income (loss) before taxes:
United States	$	(3,002	)	$	(9,300	)	$	(13,149	)
Foreign	50,336			72,092			(1,869		)
Total income (loss) before income taxes	$	47,334		$	62,792		$	(13,796	)

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]

The Company's income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 consisted of the following:



	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
Current tax expense (benefit):
U.S.	$	6,363		$	1,367		$	(55	)
Foreign	26,579			23,679			26,632
Total current	32,942			25,046			26,577
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
U.S.	369			1,206			780
Foreign	(6,374		)	(1,548		)	(4,458		)
Total deferred	(6,005		)	(342		)	(3,678		)
Total tax expense	$	26,937		$	24,704		$	22,899

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate of 35% to the effective income tax rate for 2012, 2011 and 2010:



	Year Ended December 31,
(dollar amounts in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
U.S. federal income tax expense (benefit) at applicable statutory rate	$	16,567		$	21,977		$	(5,256	)
Tax effect of:
State income tax expense at statutory rates	1,514			238			555
Non-deductible expenses	426			2,838			4,785
Share-based compensation	(89		)	(76		)	(220		)
Other permanent differences	1,096			(1,771		)	(1,798		)
Difference between U.S. federal and foreign tax rates	(8,407		)	(5,140		)	(4,484		)
Provision in excess of statutory rates	(965		)	1,285			(600		)
Change in federal and foreign valuation allowance	6,882			5,900			11,319
Impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets	8,149			—			20,246
Other	1,764			(547		)	(1,648		)
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	26,937		$	24,704		$	22,899
Effective tax rate	56.9		%	39.3		%	(152.5		)%

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

The tax effect of temporary differences and carryforwards that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities from continuing operations are as follows:



	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
Deferred tax assets:
Tax loss carryforwards	$	28,285		$	49,146
Share-based compensation	6,344			7,168
Accrued expenses	7,109			4,568
Property and equipment	5,221			5,473
Goodwill and intangible amortization	37,265			41,665
Intercompany notes	9,532			13,386
Other	14,945			8,614
Gross deferred tax assets	108,701			130,020
Valuation allowance	(89,863		)	(84,624		)
Net deferred tax assets	18,838			45,396
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangibles related to purchase accounting	(11,365		)	(14,616		)
Goodwill and intangible amortization	(4,735		)	(6,604		)
Accrued expenses	(7,004		)	(4,538		)
Intercompany notes	(915		)	(2,022		)
Accrued interest	(703		)	(30,194		)
Capitalized research and development	(1,863		)	(1,276		)
Property and equipment	(2,632		)	(2,433		)
Other	(5,899		)	(6,620		)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(35,116		)	(68,303		)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(16,278	)	$	(22,907	)

Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]

At December 31, 2012, the Company had U.S. federal and foreign tax net operating loss carryforwards of $152.1 million, which will expire as follows:



(in thousands)	Gross		Tax Effected
Year ending December 31,
2013	$	4,650	$	894
2014	3,790		865
2015	8,385		1,711
2016	7,678		1,727
2017	7,663		1,637
Thereafter	104,930		34,196
Unlimited	14,990		2,895
Total	$	152,086	$	43,925

Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block]

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	12,045		$	8,473
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	1,293			3,193
Additions for tax positions of prior years	355			735
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(1,208		)	(356		)
Settlements	(1,115		)	—
Ending balance	$	11,370		$	12,045

Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]



U.S. (Federal)	2000 through 2002, 2004 through 2006, and 2009 through 2012
Poland	2007 through 2012
Spain	2005 through 2012
Australia	2007 through 2012
U.K.	2008 through 2012
Germany	2007 through 2012

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of income tax examinations that an enterprise is currently subject to or that have been completed in the current period typically including a description of the examination, the jurisdiction conducting the examination, the tax year(s) under examination, the likelihood of an unfavorable settlement, the range of possible losses, the liability recorded, the increase or decrease in the liability from the prior period, and any penalties and interest that have been recorded.

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table Text Block]

The following table provides a summary of the allowance for doubtful accounts balances and activity for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:



	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
Beginning balance-allowance for doubtful accounts	$	14,787		$	14,924		$	13,909
Additions-charged to expense	9,201			5,046			6,451
Amounts written off	(2,889		)	(6,058		)	(6,008		)
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates)	413			875			572
Ending balance-allowance for doubtful accounts	$	21,512		$	14,787		$	14,924

Stock Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]

Summary stock options activity is presented in the table below:



	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2011 (1,789,061 shares exercisable)	4,994,581		$	15.11
Granted	596,930		$	22.79
Exercised	(693,015	)	$	10.25
Forfeited	(76,823	)	$	16.47
Expired	(10,857	)	$	19.22
Balance at December 31, 2012	4,810,816		$	16.73	7.1	$	33,266
Exercisable at December 31, 2012	1,937,245		$	14.30	5.6	$	18,213
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2012	4,173,444		$	16.26	7.0	$	30,821

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

The following table provides the weighted-average fair value of the ESPP stock purchase rights during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 and the assumptions used to calculate the fair value using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Volatility - weighted average	29.7		%	39.9		%	31.0		%
Volatility - range	22.6% to 35.2%			26.5% to 52.5%			21.2% to 45.9%
Risk-free interest rate - weighted average	0.07		%	0.06		%	0.15		%
Risk-free interest rate - range	0.02% to 0.10%			0.02% to 0.11%			0.08% to 0.17%
Dividend yield	—		%	—		%	—		%
Expected lives	3 months			3 months			3 months
Weighted-average fair value (per share)	$	3.63		$	3.70		$	3.56

Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]

Summary restricted stock activity is presented in the table below:



	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2011	1,185,500		$	18.82
Granted	299,030		$	21.99
Vested	(343,871	)	$	17.98
Forfeited	(34,530	)	$	18.40
Nonvested at December 31, 2012	1,106,129		$	19.73

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

The following table provides the fair value of options granted under the SCP during 2012, 2011 and 2010, together with a description of the assumptions used to calculate the fair value using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model:



	Year ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Volatility	43.9		%	45.1		%	43.5		%
Risk-free interest rate - weighted average	0.8		%	1.0		%	2.5		%
Risk-free interest rate - range	0.81% to 1.03%			0.99% to 2.33%			2.50% to 2.75%
Dividend yield	—		%	—		%	—		%
Assumed forfeitures	8.0		%	8.0		%	8.0		%
Expected lives	5.7 years			5.4 years			5.5 years
Weighted-average fair value (per share)	$	9.46		$	6.85		$	7.42

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Tabular disclosure of components of a stock option or other award plan under which equity-based compensation is awarded to employees, typically comprised of the amount of unearned compensation (deferred compensation cost), compensation expense, and changes in the quantity and fair value of the shares (or other type of equity) granted, exercised, forfeited, and issued and outstanding pertaining to that plan. Disclosure may also include nature and general terms of such arrangements that existed during the period and potential effects of those arrangements on shareholders, effect of compensation cost arising from equity-based payment arrangements on the income statement, method of estimating the fair value of the goods or services received, or the fair value of the equity instruments granted, during the period, cash flow effects resulting from equity-based payment arrangements and, for registrants that accelerate vesting of out of the money share options, reasons for the decision to accelerate.

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Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

The following tables present the segment results of the Company’s operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:



	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(in thousands)	EFT Processing		epay		Money Transfer		Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other			Consolidated
Total revenues	$	237,948	$	714,125	$	316,135	$	(607	)	$	1,267,601
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	114,826		548,390		149,397		(554		)	812,059
Salaries and benefits	32,784		53,399		75,540		22,332			184,055
Selling, general and administrative	20,628		44,496		47,673		7,778			120,575
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment	—		28,740		—		—			28,740
Depreciation and amortization	25,302		19,599		18,902		364			64,167
Total operating expenses	193,540		694,624		291,512		29,920			1,209,596
Operating income (expense)	$	44,408	$	19,501	$	24,623	$	(30,527	)	$	58,005
Other income (expense)
Interest income										3,993
Interest expense										(19,653		)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates										942
Other gains, net										4,146
Foreign currency exchange loss, net										(99		)
Total other expense, net										(10,671		)
Income before income taxes										$	47,334
Segment assets as of December 31, 2012	$	231,320	$	840,513	$	455,981	$	23,722		$	1,551,536
Property and equipment, net as of December 31, 2012	$	62,359	$	29,912	$	22,856	$	348		$	115,475



	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(in thousands)	EFT Processing		epay		Money Transfer		Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other			Consolidated
Total revenues	$	199,249	$	677,051	$	285,299	$	(295	)	$	1,161,304
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	95,739		514,429		130,783		(222		)	740,729
Salaries and benefits	29,487		48,386		70,603		19,998			168,474
Selling, general and administrative	19,798		38,711		46,441		7,557			112,507
Depreciation and amortization	21,017		18,751		20,346		343			60,457
Total operating expenses	166,041		620,277		268,173		27,676			1,082,167
Operating income (expense)	$	33,208	$	56,774	$	17,126	$	(27,971	)	$	79,137
Other income (expense)
Interest income										5,749
Interest expense										(21,385		)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates										1,852
Other gains										1,000
Loss on early retirement of debt										(1,899		)
Foreign currency exchange loss, net										(1,662		)
Total other expense, net										(16,345		)
Income before income taxes										$	62,792
Segment assets as of December 31, 2011	$	203,494	$	803,897	$	472,532	$	26,406		$	1,506,329
Property and equipment, net as of December 31, 2011	$	54,169	$	27,303	$	20,990	$	438		$	102,900



	For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
(in thousands)	EFT Processing		epay			Money Transfer		Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other			Consolidated
Total revenues	$	194,875	$	599,023		$	244,606	$	(235	)	$	1,038,269
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	92,594		469,293			113,913		(229		)	675,571
Salaries and benefits	27,259		34,429			59,109		15,587			136,384
Selling, general and administrative	17,393		31,926			37,746		5,559			92,624
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment	—		70,925			—		—			70,925
Depreciation and amortization	19,461		16,753			20,472		810			57,496
Total operating expenses	156,707		623,326			231,240		21,727			1,033,000
Operating income (loss)	$	38,168	$	(24,303	)	$	13,366	$	(21,962	)	$	5,269
Other income (expense)
Interest income											3,237
Interest expense											(20,447		)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates											1,461
Other gains											3,110
Foreign currency exchange loss, net											(7,648		)
Total other expense, net											(20,287		)
Loss before income taxes											$	(15,018	)
Segment assets as of December 31, 2010	$	209,199	$	706,253		$	454,139	$	39,781		$	1,409,372
Property and equipment, net as of December 31, 2010	$	54,394	$	15,780		$	20,815	$	538		$	91,527

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]

Total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, and property and equipment and total assets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, summarized by geographic location, were as follows:



	Revenues						Property and Equipment, net				Total Assets
	For the year ended December 31,						as of December 31,				as of December 31,
(in thousands)	2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2012		2011
United States	$	294,122	$	233,903	$	233,089	$	19,255	$	15,099	$	284,748	$	294,065
Germany	276,862		166,687		112,087		12,164		11,848		353,947		288,378
Australia	137,054		193,557		210,469		2,130		1,697		156,352		156,396
United Kingdom	104,496		123,387		132,834		5,071		5,551		126,393		149,471
Poland	89,873		81,232		73,491		39,736		32,783		79,010		72,307
India	52,228		41,870		40,884		3,513		1,649		37,982		24,979
Italy	50,178		53,970		46,787		1,509		1,893		80,814		77,486
Spain	50,047		65,188		64,401		2,154		2,615		79,909		94,810
Brazil	47,955		58,654		17,536		3,408		4,352		41,119		84,937
Other	164,786		142,856		106,691		26,535		25,413		311,262		263,500
Total foreign	973,479		927,401		805,180		96,220		87,801		1,266,788		1,212,264
Total	$	1,267,601	$	1,161,304	$	1,038,269	$	115,475	$	102,900	$	1,551,536	$	1,506,329

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]

The following table provides the estimated fair values of the Company’s other financial instruments, based on quoted market prices or significant other observable inputs.



	As of
	December 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
(in thousands)	Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value
3.50% convertible debentures, unsecured, due 2025	$	(3,586	)	$	(3,579	)	$	(165,173	)	$	(170,581	)
Foreign currency derivative contracts	35			35			(78		)	(78		)
Embedded derivative in foreign lease	—			—			(141		)	(141		)

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Tabular disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments, assets, and liabilities. Such certain disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate) and (2) the methodology and assumptions used in developing such estimates of fair value.

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Computer Software to be Sold (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO BE SOLD [Abstract]

Schedule of Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table Text Block]

The following table provides the detailed activity related to capitalized software development costs for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.



	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
Beginning balance-capitalized development cost	$	3,841		$	3,123		$	2,601
Additions	3,908			2,609			2,244
Amortization	(2,475		)	(1,891		)	(1,722		)
Net capitalized development cost	$	5,274		$	3,841		$	3,123

Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Selected Quarterly Data [Abstract]

Summary Of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]



(in thousands, except per share data)	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
Revenues	$	297,622	$	302,377	$	316,356		$	351,246
Operating income (loss)	$	15,842	$	19,854	$	24,195		$	(1,886	)
Net income (loss)	$	13,098	$	5,726	$	14,341		$	(12,768	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	$	13,172	$	5,747	$	14,630		$	(13,014	)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	0.26	$	0.11	$	0.29		$	(0.26	)
Diluted	$	0.26	$	0.11	$	0.28		$	(0.26	)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
Revenues	$	262,593	$	279,802	$	299,507		$	319,402
Operating income	$	17,217	$	18,800	$	20,122		$	22,998
Net income (loss)	$	17,631	$	12,294	$	(2,925	)	$	11,088
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	$	17,284	$	11,889	$	(3,180	)	$	10,968
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	0.34	$	0.23	$	(0.06	)	$	0.22
Diluted	$	0.33	$	0.23	$	(0.06	)	$	0.21

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment (Details) - epay Brazil [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 23,505
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	$ 5,235

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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Equity method investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 19, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 01, 2011	Nov. 01, 2011	Jun. 17, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	$ 4,700		$ 7,500
Retained earnings, undistributed earnings from equity method investees	$ 4,600		$ 6,300
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid				$ 18,300	$ 5,300	$ 3,400	$ 1,000
epay Malaysia [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	40.00%		40.00%
Euronet Middle East W.L.L. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Business combination, step acquisition, equity interest in acquiree, percentage		49.00%
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired		51.00%
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid		$ 6,400

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Revenue (Details) - Software License Arrangement [Member] - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Software Arrangements [Line Items]
Unbilled receivables	$ 1,100,000	$ 800,000
Deferred revenue	$ 2,500,000	$ 2,300,000

Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	3,679,000	1,956,000	4,973,000

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Earnings Per Share Computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	3,679,000	1,956,000	4,973,000
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	50,529,476	50,944,349	50,857,812
Weighted average number diluted shares outstanding adjustment	883,034	785,164
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	51,412,510	51,729,513	50,857,812
3.5% Issue [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, convertible, number of equity instruments	88,587

The number of equity instruments that the holder of the debt instrument would receive if the debt was converted to equity.

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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period.

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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.

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Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Jan. 04, 2013	Nov. 12, 2012	Jan. 19, 2012	Dec. 01, 2011	Nov. 01, 2011	Sep. 16, 2011	Jun. 17, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 01, 2010
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Treasury stock shares acquired in settlement				226,634
Treasury shares, value, acquired in settlement				$ 3,500
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets	$ 33,831	$ 9,504	$ 28,292	33,831
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment	2,412	1,098	6,938	2,412
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount	27,965	12,812	56,855	27,965
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets	914	71	63	914
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired	74,861	34,341	120,764	74,861
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities	(24,548)		(28,118)	(24,548)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes, Asset (Liability), Net	(3,747)		(7,267)	(3,747)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Liabilities	(1,134)	(2,150)	(3,759)	(1,134)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net	45,432	32,191	$ 81,620	45,432
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid								$ 18,300	$ 5,300		$ 3,400	$ 1,000
Other gains				3,110
Pure Commerce Pty Ltd [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid					$ 31,200
Euronet Middle East W.L.L. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired							51.00%
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid							$ 6,400
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain		4,400
Business combination, step acquisition, equity interest in acquiree, percentage							49.00%
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum			3 years
ezi-pay Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price						$ 19,700
Escrow Deposit						$ 3,300
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets	8,802	$ 9,896	$ 26,104	$ 8,802
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum		8 years		8 years
Trademarks and trade names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets	357	$ 372	2,122	$ 357
Trademarks and trade names [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum		4 years		2 years
Software [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets			$ 390
Software [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum			3 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 580	$ 588		$ 580
Noncompete Agreements [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum				2 years
cadooz [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid										$ 54,700
Escrow Deposit										$ 4,100
epay Brazil [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired													98.80%
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price													$ 44,500
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid													39,500
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value													$ 5,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability				$ 700
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions	100.00%
Minimum [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum		2 years		3 years
Minimum [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum			8 years
Minimum [Member] \| Trade Names [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum			10 years
Minimum [Member] \| Noncompete Agreements [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum		2 years
Maximum [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum		5 years		5 years
Maximum [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum			12 years
Maximum [Member] \| Trade Names [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum			12 years
Maximum [Member] \| Noncompete Agreements [Member] \| Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum		4 years

Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	$ 81,856	$ 73,305
Cash held in trust or on behalf of others [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	65,410	53,883
Collateral on bank credit arrangements and other [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	$ 16,446	$ 19,422

Propert and Equipment, NET (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Propert and Equipment, NET (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 322,757,000	$ 278,775,000
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	(207,282,000)	(175,875,000)
Property and Equipment, Net	115,475,000	102,900,000	$ 91,527,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	38,700,000	35,400,000	$ 31,800,000
ATMs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	119,238,000	95,415,000
POS Terminals [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	49,118,000	49,494,000
Vehicles and Office Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	47,221,000	44,899,000
Computers and software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	106,541,000	88,327,000
Land and buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 639,000	$ 640,000

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross	$ 172,280	$ 178,572
Finite lived trademarks and trade names	44,226	43,401
Finite-Lived Computer Software, Gross	5,914	5,771
Finite-Lived Noncompete Agreements, Gross	1,798	1,253
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	224,218	228,997
Aquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(140,829)	(129,119)
Future Amortization Expense, Year One								$ 18,100
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two							$ 15,300
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three						$ 10,100
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four					$ 8,500
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five				$ 6,900
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	83,389	99,878	$ 95,819
Goodwill	481,760	488,628	445,713
Total intangible assets, net, including goodwill	565,149	588,506	541,532
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired during period	10,856	28,616
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	12,812	56,855
Total intangible assets acquired during period	23,668	85,471
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense	(22,129)	(22,223)	(23,200)
Total intangible assets amortization expense	(22,129)	(22,223)
Finite-lived intangible assets, other changes	19	(2,334)
Goodwill, Other Changes	3,825	(13,940)
Total intangible assets, other changes	3,844	(16,274)
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment	(28,740)	0	(70,925)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Aquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization	120,117	111,589
Trademarks and trade names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Aquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization	13,742	11,232
Software [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Aquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization	5,645	5,233
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Aquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization	1,325	$ 1,065
epay Brazil [Member]
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	(23,505)
epay Brazil [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	(5,235)
epay U.K. [Member]
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			(58,200)
epay Spain [Member]
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			(11,200)
epay Romania [Member]
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			(1,525)
Money Transfer Segment [Member]
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	240,400
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment	0		0
Epay Segment [Member]
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	191,000
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment	(28,740)		(70,925)
Eft Processing Segment [Member]
Goodwill and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	50,400
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment	$ 0		$ 0

Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Accrued expenses, current	$ 69,648	$ 60,819
Accrued amounts due to mobile operators and other content providers	64,715	113,377
Money transfer settlement obligations	47,358	40,188
Deferred tax liabilities, current	1,685	2,410
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 183,406	$ 216,794

- Definition

Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

+ References + Details

Debt Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 15, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Oct. 11, 2012	Aug. 18, 2011	Oct. 04, 2005
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms		The base rate is the highest of (i) the Bank of America prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% or (iii) the Fixed LIBOR rate plus 1.00%.
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Short-term Debt		$ (1,050)	$ (981)
Capital Lease Obligations, Current		(2,397)	(2,178)
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent		4,589	4,249
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities		(6,500)	(169,673)
Long-term Debt		293,203	331,367
Long-term Debt, Fair Value		286,703	161,694
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt		0	(1,899)	$ 0
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months		6,500
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two		8,500
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three		15,100
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four		263,100
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five		0
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		113,400
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$ 355,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Gross		$ 5,500
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		6.70%	7.30%
Letter of credit, interest rate at period end		1.75%	2.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End		2.50%
1.625% Issue [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount			$ 3,600
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt			$ 200
3.5% Issue [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price			$ 40.48
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount		$ 167,900
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		3,600	$ 171,400				$ 175,000
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)		6,300	7,600	$ 7,100
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		3,600	171,400				175,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		0	$ 6,300
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Gross							$ 5,100
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Effective Interest Rate	8.40%		8.40%	8.40%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Interest Expense		4,800	$ 6,100	$ 6,100
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							3.50%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							3.50%
Term Loan [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Loans Payable to Bank		74,500	79,000			$ 80,000
3.5% Issue [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Convertible Debt		3,586	165,173
Line of Credit [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		$ 47,500	35,300
Line of credit - India [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			10,000
Loans Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End		2.00%
Credit facility [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt			1,700
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		$ 215,117	87,194
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			265,000
Incremental Credit Facility Option		80,000	$ 205,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Pre-modification					$ 275,000	100,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity		$ 400,000
Minimum [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio		1.5
Maximum [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio		4.0
Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio		3.0
Letter of Credit [Member] \| Line of Credit [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 200,000
Swingline loans [Member] \| Line of Credit [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 25,000
LIBOR [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.50%
LIBOR [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		2.50%
Base rate [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		0.50%
Base rate [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.50%
Term Loan [Member]
Total Debt [Roll Forward]
Term Loan, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Pre-modification						$ 126,000

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - USD ($)			12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2013	Jan. 04, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments			$ 128,200,000	$ 67,800,000
Derivative, Fair Value, Net			35,000	(219,000)
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax			(477,000)	(20,000)	$ 1,131,000
Derivative, Average Remaining Maturity	3 days	4 days
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset			177,000	100,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability			(142,000)	(178,000)
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax			(618,000)	(23,000)	1,055,000
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax			141,000	3,000	$ 76,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net			$ 0	$ (141,000)
Minimum [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contract term			1
Maximum [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contract term			14

Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	$ 16,120	$ 13,393
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred	3,400	4,600	$ 1,400
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation	(8,030)	(6,512)
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Other Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net	8,090	6,881
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	49,000	40,400	$ 30,300
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current	2,757
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years	2,384
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years	1,888
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years	530
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years	137
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter	0
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	7,696
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments	(710)
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments	6,986
Capital Lease Obligations, Current	(2,397)	(2,178)
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent	4,589	4,249
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current	37,698
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	30,597
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	25,634
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	19,801
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	12,676
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	10,259
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	136,665
ATMs [Member]
Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	13,101	11,882
Other leased assets [Member]
Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	$ 3,019	$ 1,511
Minimum [Member] \| Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease Expiration Date	Jan. 01, 2013
Maximum [Member] \| Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2017
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Leased Assets [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.70%
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Leased Assets [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	26.20%
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease Expiration Date	Jan. 01, 2013
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2023

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income taxes [Line Items]
Excluded tax benefit of share-based compensation net operating losses	$ 20,200
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	2,200
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
Income (Loss) before income taxes	47,334	$ 62,792	$ (15,018)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	47,334	62,792	(13,796)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	32,942	25,046	26,577
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(6,005)	(342)	(3,678)
Income tax expense	$ 26,937	$ 24,704	$ 22,899
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	$ 16,567	$ 21,977	$ (5,256)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes	1,514	238	555
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other	426	2,838	4,785
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost	(89)	(76)	(220)
Income tax reconciliation, other permanent differences	1,096	(1,771)	(1,798)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential	(8,407)	(5,140)	(4,484)
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Contingencies, Foreign	(965)	1,285	(600)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses	8,149	0	20,246
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	6,882	5,900	11,319
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments	$ 1,764	$ (547)	$ (1,648)
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	56.90%	39.30%	(152.50%)
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 28,285	$ 49,146
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost	6,344	7,168
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities	7,109	4,568
Deferred tax assets, property, plant and equipment	5,221	5,473
Deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets	37,265	41,665
Deferred tax assets, intercompany notes	9,532	13,386
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	14,945	8,614
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	108,701	130,020
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	(89,863)	(84,624)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	18,838	45,396
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets	(11,365)	(14,616)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill	(4,735)	(6,604)
Deferred tax liabilities, accrued expenses	(7,004)	(4,538)
Deferred tax liabilities, intercompany notes	(915)	(2,022)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Financing Arrangements	(703)	(30,194)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Capitalized Research and Development Costs	(1,863)	(1,276)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	(2,632)	(2,433)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	(5,899)	(6,620)
Deferred Tax Liabilities	(35,116)	(68,303)
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net	(16,278)	(22,907)
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Period Start	12,045	8,473
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	1,293	3,193
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	355	735
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	(1,208)	(356)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	(1,115)	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Period End	11,370	12,045	$ 8,473
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	5,700	6,500
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	2,400	1,800
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries indefinitely reinvested	404,500
UNITED STATES
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic	(3,002)	(9,300)	(13,149)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	6,363	1,367	(55)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	369	1,206	780
Other Credit Derivatives [Member]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign	50,336	72,092	(1,869)
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	26,579	23,679	26,632
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(6,374)	(1,548)	$ (4,458)
US Federal and Foreign [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	152,086	211,300
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected	43,925
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	50,300	$ 66,300
Expiring in One Year [Member] \| US Federal and Foreign [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	4,650
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected	894
Expiring in Two Years [Member] \| US Federal and Foreign [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	3,790
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected	865
Expiring in Three Years [Member] \| US Federal and Foreign [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	8,385
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected	1,711
Expiring in Four Years [Member] \| US Federal and Foreign [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	7,678
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected	1,727
Expiring in Five Years [Member] \| US Federal and Foreign [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	7,663
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected	1,637
Expiring in More than Five Years [Member] \| US Federal and Foreign [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	104,930
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected	34,196
Not Subject to Expiration [Member] \| US Federal and Foreign [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	14,990
Operating Loss Carryforward, Tax Effected	$ 2,895

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, period start	$ 14,787	$ 14,924	$ 13,909
Additions-charged to expense	9,201	5,046	6,451
Amounts written off	(2,889)	(6,058)	(6,008)
Valuation allowances and reserves, adjustments	413	875	572
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, period end	$ 21,512	$ 14,787	$ 14,924

Stock Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
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	2,089,621
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 11,800	$ 10,800	$ 9,300
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	$ 700	$ 600	500
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	4,810,816	4,994,581
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 16.73	$ 15.11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7 years 1 month
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 33,266
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period [Line Items]	596,930
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 22.79
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	(693,015)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 10.25
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period	(76,823)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 16.47
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period	(10,857)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 19.22
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	1,937,245	1,789,061
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 14.30
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		5 years 7 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$ 18,213
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number	4,173,444
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 16.26
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		7 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 30,821
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	5,200	$ 2,000	1,700
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	$ 7,400	$ 2,000	$ 1,900
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	29.70%	39.90%	31.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	43.90%	45.10%	43.50%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	3 months	3 months	3 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 9.46	$ 6.85	$ 7.42
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Shares reserved for employee stock purchase plan	1,000,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans	56,189	57,018	46,849
Stock issued during period, per share value, employee stock purchase plan	$ 15.42	$ 12.77	$ 16.95
Share-based compensation arrangements by share-based payment award, per share, ESPP grant date fair value	$ 3.63	$ 3.70	$ 3.56
Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsRiskFreeInterestRateWeightedAverage	0.074%	0.06%	0.15%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Restricted Stock [Member]
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	1,106,129	1,185,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 19.73	$ 18.82
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	299,030
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 21.99	$ 16.55	$ 16.50
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	(343,871)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 17.98
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	(34,530)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 18.40
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value	$ 6,900	$ 5,000	$ 3,900
Performance-based Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	7,600
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition		1 year 11 months
Time-based restricted stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 6,200
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	3 years 8 months
Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 15,500
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	5 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsRiskFreeInterestRateWeightedAverage	0.83%	1.00%	2.50%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Share-base compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, FV assumptions, forfeitures	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	5 years 8 months	5 years 5 months	5 years 6 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, total period for recognition	4 years 1 month
Stock Option [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
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, Risk Free Interest Rate	0.81%	0.99%	2.50%
Stock Option [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
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, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.03%	2.33%	2.75%
Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 200	$ 200	$ 200
Employee Stock [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
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, Expected Volatility Rate	22.60%	26.50%	21.20%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	0.02%	0.02%	0.08%
Employee Stock [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
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, Expected Volatility Rate	35.20%	52.50%	45.90%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	0.10%	0.11%	0.17%

Segment Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 351,246,000	$ 316,356,000	$ 302,377,000	$ 297,622,000	$ 319,402,000	$ 299,507,000	$ 279,802,000	$ 262,593,000	$ 1,267,601,000	$ 1,161,304,000	$ 1,038,269,000
Direct operating costs									812,059,000	740,729,000	675,571,000
Salaries and benefits									184,055,000	168,474,000	136,384,000
Selling, general and administrative									120,575,000	112,507,000	92,624,000
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment									28,740,000	0	70,925,000
Depreciation and amortization									64,167,000	60,457,000	57,496,000
Total operating expenses									1,209,596,000	1,082,167,000	1,033,000,000
Operating income	(1,886,000)	$ 24,195,000	$ 19,854,000	$ 15,842,000	22,998,000	$ 20,122,000	$ 18,800,000	$ 17,217,000	58,005,000	79,137,000	5,269,000
Investment Income, Interest									3,993,000	5,749,000	3,237,000
Interest Expense									19,653,000	21,385,000	20,447,000
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments									942,000	1,852,000	1,461,000
Other gains									4,146,000	1,000,000	3,110,000
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt									0	(1,899,000)	0
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax									(99,000)	(1,662,000)	(7,648,000)
Other expense, net									(10,671,000)	(16,345,000)	(20,287,000)
Income (Loss) before income taxes									47,334,000	62,792,000	(15,018,000)
Total Assets	1,551,536,000				1,506,329,000				1,551,536,000	1,506,329,000	1,409,372,000
Property and Equipment, Net	115,475,000				102,900,000				115,475,000	102,900,000	91,527,000
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest											(15,018,000)
Eft Processing Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									237,948,000	199,249,000	194,875,000
Direct operating costs									114,826,000	95,739,000	92,594,000
Salaries and benefits									32,784,000	29,487,000	27,259,000
Selling, general and administrative									20,628,000	19,798,000	17,393,000
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment									0		0
Depreciation and amortization									25,302,000	21,017,000	19,461,000
Total operating expenses									193,540,000	166,041,000	156,707,000
Operating income									44,408,000	33,208,000	38,168,000
Total Assets	231,320,000				203,494,000				231,320,000	203,494,000	209,199,000
Property and Equipment, Net	62,359,000				54,169,000				62,359,000	54,169,000	54,394,000
Epay Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									714,125,000	677,051,000	599,023,000
Direct operating costs									548,390,000	514,429,000	469,293,000
Salaries and benefits									53,399,000	48,386,000	34,429,000
Selling, general and administrative									44,496,000	38,711,000	31,926,000
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment									28,740,000		70,925,000
Depreciation and amortization									19,599,000	18,751,000	16,753,000
Total operating expenses									694,624,000	620,277,000	623,326,000
Operating income									19,501,000	56,774,000	(24,303,000)
Total Assets	840,513,000				803,897,000				840,513,000	803,897,000	706,253,000
Property and Equipment, Net	29,912,000				27,303,000				29,912,000	27,303,000	15,780,000
Money Transfer Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									316,135,000	285,299,000	244,606,000
Direct operating costs									149,397,000	130,783,000	113,913,000
Salaries and benefits									75,540,000	70,603,000	59,109,000
Selling, general and administrative									47,673,000	46,441,000	37,746,000
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment									0		0
Depreciation and amortization									18,902,000	20,346,000	20,472,000
Total operating expenses									291,512,000	268,173,000	231,240,000
Operating income									24,623,000	17,126,000	13,366,000
Total Assets	455,981,000				472,532,000				455,981,000	472,532,000	454,139,000
Property and Equipment, Net	22,856,000				20,990,000				22,856,000	20,990,000	20,815,000
Unallocated Amount to Segment, Intersegment Eliminations and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									(607,000)	(295,000)	(235,000)
Direct operating costs									(554,000)	(222,000)	(229,000)
Salaries and benefits									22,332,000	19,998,000	15,587,000
Selling, general and administrative									7,778,000	7,557,000	5,559,000
Goodwill and aquired intangible asset impairment									0		0
Depreciation and amortization									364,000	343,000	810,000
Total operating expenses									29,920,000	27,676,000	21,727,000
Operating income									(30,527,000)	(27,971,000)		$ (21,962,000)
Total Assets	23,722,000				26,406,000				23,722,000	26,406,000	39,781,000
Property and Equipment, Net	348,000				438,000				348,000	438,000	538,000
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									294,122,000	233,903,000	233,089,000
Total Assets	284,748,000				294,065,000				284,748,000	294,065,000
Property and Equipment, Net	19,255,000				15,099,000				19,255,000	15,099,000
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									973,479,000	927,401,000	805,180,000
Total Assets	1,266,788,000				1,212,264,000				1,266,788,000	1,212,264,000
Property and Equipment, Net	96,220,000				87,801,000				96,220,000	87,801,000
AUSTRALIA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									137,054,000	193,557,000	210,469,000
Total Assets	156,352,000				156,396,000				156,352,000	156,396,000
Property and Equipment, Net	2,130,000				1,697,000				2,130,000	1,697,000
UNITED KINGDOM
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									104,496,000	123,387,000	132,834,000
Total Assets	126,393,000				149,471,000				126,393,000	149,471,000
Property and Equipment, Net	5,071,000				5,551,000				5,071,000	5,551,000
GERMANY
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									276,862,000	166,687,000	112,087,000
Total Assets	353,947,000				288,378,000				353,947,000	288,378,000
Property and Equipment, Net	12,164,000				11,848,000				12,164,000	11,848,000
POLAND
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									89,873,000	81,232,000	73,491,000
Total Assets	79,010,000				72,307,000				79,010,000	72,307,000
Property and Equipment, Net	39,736,000				32,783,000				39,736,000	32,783,000
SPAIN
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									50,047,000	65,188,000	64,401,000
Total Assets	79,909,000				94,810,000				79,909,000	94,810,000
Property and Equipment, Net	2,154,000				2,615,000				2,154,000	2,615,000
BRAZIL
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									47,955,000	58,654,000	17,536,000
Total Assets	41,119,000				84,937,000				41,119,000	84,937,000
Property and Equipment, Net	3,408,000				4,352,000				3,408,000	4,352,000
ITALY
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									50,178,000	53,970,000	46,787,000
Total Assets	80,814,000				77,486,000				80,814,000	77,486,000
Property and Equipment, Net	1,509,000				1,893,000				1,509,000	1,893,000
INDIA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									52,228,000	41,870,000	40,884,000
Total Assets	37,982,000				24,979,000				37,982,000	24,979,000
Property and Equipment, Net	3,513,000				1,649,000				3,513,000	1,649,000
Other geographic locations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									164,786,000	142,856,000	$ 106,691,000
Total Assets	311,262,000				263,500,000				311,262,000	263,500,000
Property and Equipment, Net	$ 26,535,000				$ 25,413,000				$ 26,535,000	$ 25,413,000

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures	$ (3,586)	$ (165,173)
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	35	(78)
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	(141)
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures	(3,579)	(170,581)
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	35	(78)
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	$ (141)
epay Brazil [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	23,505
epay Brazil [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	$ 5,235

Computer Software to be Sold (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Movement in Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Roll Forward]
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Net Period Start	$ 3,841	$ 3,123	$ 2,601
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Additions	3,908	2,609	2,244
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Amortization	(2,475)	(1,891)	(1,722)
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Net Period End	5,274	3,841	3,123
Research and Development Expense, Software (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost)	$ 1,900	$ 1,100	$ 1,400

- Definition

Research and development expense during the period related to the costs of developing and achieving technological feasibility of a computer software product to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Preliminary Project Stage
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6521637

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Research and Development
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6523717

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 985
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6501960&loc=d3e128462-111756

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Statement of Position (SOP)
-Number 98-1
-Paragraph 18-26
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 86
-Paragraph 3, 12
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 2
-Paragraph 8, 13
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 7: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
-Number 00-2
-Section Exhibit 00-2A
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 8: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 86
-Paragraph 11
-Subparagraph b
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

+ Details

Litigation and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Percent of European business impacted by computer security breach		5.00%
Computer security breach expenses	$ 0.7	$ 0.4
Insurance Recoveries	$ 1.8

Guarantees (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 113.4
Performance Guarantee [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	36.1
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	410.0
Guarantee Type, Other [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	16.9
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Other	$ 15.4

- Definition

The carrying amount, as of the date of the latest financial statement presented, of other assets which are owned but transferred to serve as collateral for the payment of the related debt obligation, primarily a secured borrowing or repurchase agreement, and for which the transferee is not permitted to sell or re-pledge them to an unrelated party.

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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, expenses from transactions with related party	$ 200,000	$ 200,000	$ 200,000
Payments for repurchase of common stock	$ 42,853,000	$ 15,996,000	$ 0
West Side Investment Management, Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Stock repurchased during period, shares	1,884,597
Payments for repurchase of common stock	$ 41,008,831

Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
SELECTED QUARERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Revenues (quarterly)	$ 351,246	$ 316,356	$ 302,377	$ 297,622	$ 319,402	$ 299,507	$ 279,802	$ 262,593	$ 1,267,601	$ 1,161,304	$ 1,038,269
Operating income (loss) (quarterly)	(1,886)	24,195	19,854	15,842	22,998	20,122	18,800	17,217	58,005	79,137	5,269
Net income (loss), including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest (quarterly)	(12,768)	14,341	5,726	13,098	11,088	(2,925)	12,294	17,631	20,397	38,088	(37,917)
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (quarterly)	$ (13,014)	$ 14,630	$ 5,747	$ 13,172	$ 10,968	$ (3,180)	$ 11,889	$ 17,284	$ 20,535	$ 36,961	$ (38,372)
Earnings per share, basic (quarterly)	$ (0.26)	$ 0.29	$ 0.11	$ 0.26	$ 0.22	$ (0.06)	$ 0.23	$ 0.34	$ 0.41	$ 0.73	$ (0.75)
Earnings per share, diluted (quarterly)	$ (0.26)	$ 0.28	$ 0.11	$ 0.26	$ 0.21	$ (0.06)	$ 0.23	$ 0.33	$ 0.40	$ 0.71	$ (0.75)

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period.

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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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- Definition

The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest.

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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2013	Jan. 04, 2013	Dec. 01, 2011	Nov. 01, 2011	Jun. 17, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid			$ 18,300	$ 5,300	$ 3,400	$ 1,000
Pure Commerce Pty Ltd [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid		$ 31,200
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned		5,200
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares	224,425
Australia, Dollars \| Pure Commerce Pty Ltd [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment		$ 30,000