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