COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NARRATIVE) (DETAILS) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Letters of credit issued under credit facility	$ 4.5
Letters of credit issued outside credit facility	$ 0.7

Amount of letters of credit issued under the credit facility that reduces the total amount of borrowings available under the credit facility.

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Name:	ttec_LineOfCreditFacilityLettersOfCreditIssued
Namespace Prefix:	ttec_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant