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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.