Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade receivables, net Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $43.5 and $41.8 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively Allowance for doubtful accounts Deferred tax assets net current Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Ending Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Beginning Balance Deferred income taxes Deferred income taxes Total current assets Amounts paid in advance, typically for annual contractual agreements that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event. Also includes the aggregate carrying amount of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Prepaid expenses and other current assets are expected to be charged against earnings, realized or consumed within one year. Prepaid expenses and other current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net Total assets Other noncurrent assets Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets, net Intangible assets, net Deferred revenue current Total current liabilities Deferred revenue noncurrent Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent Long-term debt, excluding current portion Other long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities Total liabilities Noncontrolling interest Preferred stock Preferred Stock, Value, Ending Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Total Preferred stock $0.01 par value; 200 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 Common stock $0.01 par value; 600.0 shares authorized, 200.2 shares issued at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively Common Stock, Value, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Value of Metavante common stock Common Stock, Value, Total Common stock $0.01 par value; 600 shares authorized, 381.1 shares issued at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively Additional paid in capital Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive earnings Accumulated other comprehensive earnings Treasury stock, at cost Treasury stock, $0.01 par value, 7.6 and 9.3 shares at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively Treasury stock, $0.01 par value, 2.4 and 6.6 shares at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Treasury stock, $0.01 par value, 7.6 and 9.3 shares at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively Treasury stock, $0.01 par value, 7.6 and 9.3 shares at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and equity Preferred stock, par value Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common stock distributed as stock dividends to FIS shareholders, par value Common stock, par value Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares issued Treasury stock, shares Sales Revenue, Services, Net Processing and services revenues Processing and services revenues Processing and services revenues (for related party activity, see note 3) Cost of revenues (for related party activity, see note 3) Gross profit Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general, and administrative expenses (for related party activity, see note 3) Selling, general, and administrative expenses (for related party activity, see note 3) Operating income Cash dividends paid per share Cash dividends paid per share Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Net earnings per share - diluted attributable to FIS common stockholders Diluted net earnings per share attributable to FIS common stockholders Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average shares outstanding - basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Net earnings per share - basic attributable to FIS common stockholders Net earnings per share ? basic attributable to FIS common stockholders Net earnings per share - basic from continuing operations Net earnings per share - basic from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Outstanding Share, Total Net earnings per share - basic from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders Net earnings per share - basic from discontinued operations Net earnings per share - basic from discontinued operations attributable to FIS common stockholders Net earnings per share - basic from discontinued operations attributable to FIS common stockholders Net earnings per share - diluted from continuing operations Diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders Net earnings per share - diluted from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders Net earnings per share - diluted from discontinued operations Net earnings per share - diluted from discontinued operations attributable to FIS common stockholders Diluted net earnings (losses) per share from discontinued operations attributable to FIS common stockholders Net earnings attributable to FIS common stockholders Net earnings Net earnings attributable to FIS common stockholders Net earnings attributable to FIS Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Earnings from continuing operations attributable to FIS, net of tax Net earnings from continuing operations Earnings from continuing operations, net of tax Provision for income taxes Interest Expense Interest expense, net Interest expense Interest expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income (expense), net Other income (expense) Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income (expense) unallocated Stock-based compensation Deferred income taxes Deferred income tax expense benefit Excess income tax benefit from exercise of stock options Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options Tax benefit associated with exercise of stock options Trade receivables Net decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables Net decrease (increase) in trade receivables Deferred revenue Net increase in deferred revenue Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Additions to property and equipment Net cash used in investing activities Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Net proceeds from sale of company assets Net proceeds from sale of assets Dividends paid and other distributions Payments of Dividends Cash dividends paid Dividends paid Net cash used in financing activities Stock options exercised Proceeds from exercise of stock options Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Receivable from FNF Due from Related Parties, Current, Total Receivable from related parties Cash paid for interest Cash paid for taxes Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of tax Exercise of Stock Options and Stock Purchase Rights Exercise of stock options and stock purchase rights Value of stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options and stock purchase rights. Exercise of Stock Options and Stock Purchase Rights, Shares Exercise of stock options and stock purchase rights, shares Numbers of shares issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options and stock purchase rights. Excess income tax benefit from exercise of stock options Tax benefit associated with exercise of stock options Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Minority Interest, and Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Earnings from continuing operations Income from continuing operations Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes Deposits held on behalf of clients related to the settlement of card transaction processing services and third party check collection services. Settlement deposits Amounts owed to the company related to timing differences in the settlement of card transaction processing services and third party check collection services. Settlement receivables Amounts due related to timing differences in the settlement of card transaction processing services and third party check collection services. Settlement payables Treasury stock, par value Treasury stock, par value Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Net decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets Net decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets Repurchase of common stock Treasury stock purchases Treasury stock purchases Purchases of treasury stock Excess income tax benefit from exercise of stock options Income tax benefits from exercise of stock options Less current portion Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Less current portion Less current portion Current portion of long-term debt Borrowings Repayment of borrowings Repayments of Long-term Debt Debt service payments Debt service payments Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Computer software, net Computer software, net Deferred contract costs Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies. Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Information. Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Prepaid expenses and other current assets Net changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Cash paid for taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Noncontrolling interest Minority Interest, Beginning Balance Minority Interest, Ending Balance Minority Interest Total FIS stockholders' equity Beginning Balance Ending Balance Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Amounts attributable to FIS common stockholders: Amounts attributable to common stockholders Abstract Amounts attributable to FIS common stockholders. Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Period Increase (Decrease) Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract] Shares, Ending Balance Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and derivatives, net Unrealized gain on investments and derivatives, net The increases (decreases) in the market value of unsold investments and the amount of unrealized gain (loss) related to the increase (decrease) in fair value of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments, which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income to the extent that the cash flow hedge was determined to be effective. Comprehensive Earnings: Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax [Abstract] Shares, Beginning Balance Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Total equity Beginning Balance Ending Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive earnings Comprehensive earnings: Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Dividends, Cash Dividends, Cash, Total Cash dividends paid ($0.10 per share) and other Other noncurrent assets Total current assets Assets, Current Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Deferred revenues Deferred revenues Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Central Index Key Entity Voluntary Filers Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Registrant Name Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Type Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Goodwill Assets Liabilities Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Additional Paid in Capital Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Liabilities, Current Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Operating Income (Loss) Gross Profit Cost of Services Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Shares, Issued Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Additional Paid In Capital Treasury Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) Comprehensive Earnings Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Share-based Compensation Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Interest Paid, Net Settlement deposits Other receivables Goodwill Goodwill, Beginning Balance Goodwill, Ending Balance Deferred contract costs LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Settlement payables Total current liabilities Deferred revenues Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent, Total Deferred income taxes Long-term debt, excluding current portion Additional paid in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Beginning Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Ending Balance Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Beginning Balance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Ending Balance Preferred stock, par value Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued, Total Preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance Common stock, par value Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total Treasury stock, par value Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Revenues of ClearPar Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Earnings (losses) from discontinued operations, net of tax Earnings (losses) from discontinued operations, net of tax Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition, Value Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Deferred contract costs Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Net increase in deferred contract costs Earnings from continuing operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Weighted average shares outstanding - basic Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted Cash dividends paid per share Adjustment to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Stock-based compensation Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total Additions to property and equipment Borrowings Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash Stock-based compensation Net Earnings Other comprehensive (loss) earnings: Other comprehensive (loss) earnings: Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Unaudited Net Earnings per Share Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Other receivables Other Receivables Common Stock Additions to capitalized software Additions to computer software Additions to capitalized software The cash outflow associated with the internal development or acquisition from vendors of software programs or applications for internal use or for sale, lease or other marketing to customers. Prepaid Expenses Other Current Assets Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events. Subsequent Events Schedule of Subsequent Events [Text Block] Additions to property and equipment Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other investing activities, net Other investing activities Supplemental cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Provision for income taxes Income Losses From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax Earnings (losses) from discontinued operations attributable to FIS, net of tax Earnings (losses) from discontinued operations, net of tax Net earnings (losses) from discontinued operations attributable to FIS, net of tax This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group apportioned that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items and the cumulative effect of accounting changes after deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. 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Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Earnings Unrealized gain on investments and derivatives, net Unrealized gain on foreign currency translation Stockholders Equity Of Company [Abstract] Purchases of treasury stock, share Common stock issued and sold, shares Long term debt Interest rate swap Interest Rate Swap Text Block Interest rate swap. Long-term Debt Thereafter Long term debt Effective Date Derivative, Inception Date Derivative, Maturity Date Expiry date of swap agreement Termination Date Bank Pays Variable Rate of Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis FIS pays Fixed Rate of Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Interest Rate Swap One [Member] Interest Rate Swap One. Interest Rate Swap Two [Member] Interest Rate Swap. Interest Rate Swap Three [Member] Interest Rate Swap Three Member. Interest Rate Swap Four [Member] Interest Rate Swap Four Member. Interest Rate Swap Five [Member] Interest Rate Swap Five Member. 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Related party items included in operating expenses Text Block Related party items included in operating expenses Related Party Transactions. Related Party Transactions (Details) [Abstract] Banco Santander [Member] Banco Bradesco [Member] Related party items included in revenues. Related party items included in revenues Abstract Related party items included in revenues Related Party Transaction, Revenues from Transactions with Related Party Total related party revenues Related party items included in operating expenses. Related party items included in operating expenses Abstract Related party items included in operating expenses Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions (Textuals) [Abstract] Interest income related to note payable Interest income related to note payable to FIS Interest income related to note payable. Segment Information Details Abstract. Segment Information (Details) [Abstract] Segment Information. Segment Information (Tables) [Abstract] Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Capital expenditures Segment Reporting Information, Assets Total assets Segment Reporting Information, Goodwill Goodwill Goodwill Financial Solutions. Financial Solutions [Member] Payment Solutions. Payment Solutions [Member] International Solutions. International Solutions [Member] Corporate and Other. Corporate and Other [Member] Segment Information (Textuals) [Abstract] Segment Information Textuals Abstract. Segment Information Textuals Abstract Long-term assets, excluding goodwill and other intangible assets. 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LPS services [Member] Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Total related party expenses Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis] Reporting Segment [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Net Earnings per Share. Net Earnings per Share (Tables) [Abstract] Net Earnings per Share Net Earnings per Share (Details) [Abstract] Net Earnings per Share. Schedule of Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings per share attributable to FIS common stockholders Schedule of Earnings Per Share [Text Block]. Long Term Debt. Long Term Debt (Tables) [Abstract] Long-Term Debt. Long-Term Debt (Details) [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Text Block] Long Term Debts Net Earnings per Share Textuals Abstract Net Earnings per Share (Textuals) [Abstract] Net Earnings per Share. Aggregate amount outstanding Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Term Loan Principal maturities of long-term debt. Principal maturities of long term debt Text Block Principal maturities of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2010 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2011 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2012 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2013 Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract] Principal maturities of long-term debt Derivative Liability Designated as Hedging Instrument, Fair Value Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments Derivative Liability, Fair Value [Abstract] Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Text Block] Fair value of derivative instruments Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Purchase of common shares, shares Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Text Block] Effect of derivative instruments on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings Effect of derivative instruments [Abstract] Effect of derivative instruments Effect of derivative instruments. Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion, Net Amount of balance in Accumulated OCE Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion, Net, Total Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCE on Derivative Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net, Total Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCE into Income Credit Facility (Textuals) [Abstract] Long Term Debt. Long Term Debt Textuals Abstract Eurocurrency Borrowings. Eurocurrency Borrowings [Member] Base Rate Borrowings Member Base Rate Borrowings. Line of Credit Facility [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Interest Expense [Member] Interest Rate Swap. Interest Rate Swap Seven [Member] Accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] Fair Value, Option, Aggregate Differences, Long-term Debt Instruments Difference between fair value and carrying value of long-term debt Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Unused revolving Loan Interest Rate description Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description Interest rate description for revolving Loan Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Applicable rates on revolving loan maturities Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms Interest rate descripton for Term Loan A-2 Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate of interest on senior notes Interest rate for Term Loan Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Plus: Common stock equivalent shares assumed from conversion of options Other Notes Payable Other promissory notes with various interest rates and maturities Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Liabilities [Member] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Line Items] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Assets Held-for-sale, Current Assets held for sale Other operating activities, net Other operating activities, net Other operating activities, net This amount represents other non cash adjustments to net earnings during the period included in arriving at net cash generated by operating activities. Settlement receivables Net decrease increase in settlement receivables Net decrease (increase) in settlement receivables Net decrease (increase) in settlement receivables. Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other financing activity Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Capitalized debt issuance costs Capitalized debt issuance costs Other noncontrolling interest transactions. Other noncontrolling interest transactions Other noncontrolling interest transactions Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement Details [Abstract] Financial Statement Details Abstract. Financial Statement Details Text Block Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement Details Includes summarized information on costs, accumulated depreciation and amortization and net book value for property and equipment, intangible assets and computer software. Change in Accounting for Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Change in Accounting for Revenue Recognition. Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Change in Accounting for Revenue Recognition Acquisitions and Dispositions [Abstract] Acquisitions and Dispositions. Acquisitions and Dispositions Text Block Acquisitions and Dispositions Description of asset purchases and of one or more business combinations (or a series of individuallay immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing and recognized assets and liabilities. In addition, description of businesses or equity method investees disposed of. Brazilian Venture [Abstract] Venture Disclosure. Venture Disclosure Text Block Brazilian Venture Description of the accounting for the formation of the Brazilian card processing venture and subsequent transactions with the venture partners. Schedule of Treasury Stock by Class [Text Block] Share Repurchase Program and Recapitalization Plan Share Repurchase Program and Recapitalization Plan [Abstract] Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Number of common stock repurchased Purchases of treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Repurchase of common stock Repurchase of common stock Purchases of treasury stock Banco Santander Brazilian Venture [Member] Banco Santander Brazilian Venture Co Venture One Member. Banco Bradesco Brazilian Venture [Member] Co Venture Two Member Co Venture Two Member. Ceridian [Member] Equity Method Investee One Member Equity Method Investee One Member. Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five 2014 Revolving Loan, secured member. Revolving Loan, secured [Member] Change in Accounting for Revenue Recognition (Details) [Abstract] Change in Accounting for Revenue Recognition Details. Change in Accounting for Revenue Recognition Policies. Change in Accounting for Revenue Recognition (Policies) [Abstract] Change in Accounting for Revenue Recognition textuals. Change in Accounting for Revenue Recognition textuals Abstract Change in Accounting for Revenue Recognition (Textuals) [Abstract] Processing and services revenues Less reported subject to the prior accounting guidance Processing and services revenues less reported subject to the prior accounting guidance Processing and services revenues Less reported subject to the prior accounting guidance. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement Details Tables. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement Details (Tables) [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement Details (Details). Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement Details (Details) [Abstract] Condensed consolidated financial statement. Condensed consolidated financial statement Abstract Condensed consolidated financial statement Intangible Assets Gross Intangible assets, Cost Intangible Assets Gross. Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Intangible assets, Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization. Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total Property and equipment, cost Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Property and equipment, Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total Computer software, Cost Venture (Details) [Abstract] Venture details. Venture (Textuals) [Abstract] Brazilian Venture (Textuals) [Abstract] Venture textuals. Number of card process Nunber of card process. Number of card process Share repurchase program and recapitalization plan. Share Repurchase Program and Recapitalization Plan (Details) [Abstract] Share Repurchase Program And Recapitalization Plan (Textuals) [Abstract] Share Repurchase Program and Recapitalization Plan (Textuals) [Abstract] Share repurchase program and recapitalization plan. Approval for repurchase of common stock (maximum). Approval For Repurchase Of Common Stock Maximum Approval for repurchase of common stock (maximum) Approval for repurchase of common stock (maximum). Approval For Repurchase Of Common Stocks Maximum Approval for repurchase of common stock (maximum) Price range for repurchase of common stock, minimum. Price Range For Repurchase Of Common Stock Minimum Price range for repurchase of common stock, minimum Price range for repurchase of common stock, maximum. Price Range For Repurchase Of Common Stock Maximum Price range for repurchase of common stock, maximum Acquisitions and dispositions. Acquisitions and Dispositions (Tables) [Abstract] Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details) [Abstract] Acquisitions and dispositions. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Preliminary purchase price allocation Value Of Stock Awards Value of Metavante stock awards Value of stock awards. Preliminary purchase price allocation. Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation Text Block Preliminary purchase price allocation Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest Business acquisition purchase price allocation noncontrolling interest. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed Liabilities assumed Total liabilities assumed Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount, Total Goodwill Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets Intangible assets Business acquisition purchase price allocation computer software. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Computer Software Computer software Business acquisition purchase price allocation other assets. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Other Assets Other assets Business acquisition purchase price allocation land buildings and equipment. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Land Buildings And Equipment Land, buildings, and equipment Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables Trade and other receivables Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash Liabilities assumed in acquisition. Liabilities Assumed In Acquisition Text Block Liabilities assumed in the Metavante Acquisition Liabilities assumed in acquisition. Liabilities Assumed In Acquisition [Abstract] Liabilities assumed in the Metavante Acquisition Business acquisition purchase price allocation other liabilities. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Other Liabilities Other liabilities Business acquisition purchase price allocation deferred income taxes. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Income Taxes Deferred income taxes Business acquisition purchase price allocation long term debt including current portion. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Long Term Debt Including Current Portion Long-term debt including current portion Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Computer software, Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Acquisitions (Textuals) [Abstract] Acquisitions and Dispositions Textuals abstract Acquisitions and Dispositions. Reduction in Provisional goodwill balance. Reduction in Provisional goodwill balance Reduction in Provisional goodwill balance Increase in land building and equipment Increase in land, building and equipment Increase in land, building and equipment. Adjustments to trade receivables, accrued liabilities and deferred income taxes Adjustments to trade receivables, accrued liabilities and deferred income taxes. Adjustments to trade receivables, accrued liabilities and deferred income taxes Number of shares issued Number of shares issued to Warburg Pincus relative to 2009 activity Number of shares issued. Additional number of shares issued Additional number of shares issued. Additional number of shares issued to Warburg Pincus relative to 2010 activity Outstanding employee options subject to purchase right Outstanding employee options subject to purchase right. Outstanding employee options subject to purchase right Purchase Of Additonal Share Permitted By Stock Purchase Right Purchase of additonal share permitted by stock purchase right by Warburg Pincus Purchase of additonal share permitted by stock purchase right. Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Proceeds from disposition of ClearPar Reduction in other liabilities. Reduction in other liabilities Reduction in other liabilities ClearPar [Member] Discontinued operations One Member. Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Net amount of fair value discount Line Of Credit Facility Commitment Fee Percentage. Line Of Credit Facility Commitment Fee Percentage Unused commitment fee Revolving Loan Due 2012 [Member] Revolving Loan Due Period One Member. Revolving Loan Due Period Two Member. Revolving Loan Due 2014 [Member] Term Loans Member. Term Loans [Member] Number of top lenders. Number of top lenders Number of top lenders Subsequent Events Details Abstract. Subsequent Events (Details) [Abstract] Subsequent Events Textuals Abstract. Subsequent Events (Textuals) [Abstract] Subsequent Events (Textuals) [Abstract] Senior Notes Due Period One Member. Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member] Senior Notes Due Period Two Member. Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] Percentage of notes redeemable before July 15, 2013 Percentage of notes to be redeemed before particular period Percentage of notes to be redeemed before particular period. Term B Loans Member. Term B Loans [Member] Swingline Borrowings Member. Swingline Borrowings [Member] One Month Libor Rate In Effect 1 Month LIBOR rate in effect One Month Libor Rate In Effect. Three Month Libor rate in effect. Three Month Libor rate in effect 3 Month LIBOR rate in effect Revenue Recognition, Policy [Text Block] Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements ASU 2009-13 Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Text Block] The total purchase price Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Total purchase price Business acquisition, purchase price Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price [Abstract] The total purchase price Percentage Of Outstanding Common Stock Of Acquired Company Outstanding common stock of metavante owned by WPM, L.P. Percentage Of Outstanding Common Stock Of Acquired Company. Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Revenues of ClearPar Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss) Earnings (loss) before taxes of ClearPar Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Dividends declared, per common share Cash dividends paid per share Partial Settlement Received On Waiver Of Agreement Recorded As Deferred Liability Partial settlement received on waiver of agreement recorded as Deferred liability Partial Settlement received on waiver of agreement recorded as Deferred liability. Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Average price of common stock repurchased Debt Instrument, Face Amount Aggregate principle amount Offer Price For Repurchase Of Notes Obligation of FIS to repurchase the notes , price Offer price for repurchase of notes. Term Loan A-1 [Member] Term Loan One. Term Loan A-2 [Member] Term Loan Two. Metavante Term Loan [Member] Term Loan Three. Term Loan C [Member] Term Loan Four. Pre Amendments Commitments Under Revolving Loan Amount of revolving loan Pre Amendments Commitments Under Revolving Loan. Debt Instrument, Increase, Additional Borrowings Increase in term loan and revolving loan Line of Credit Facility, Increase, Additional Borrowings Increase in revolving loan Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Aggregate amount outstanding for revolving loan Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal Quarterly principal payments Percentage Share Of Revolving Loan And Ar Facility Covered By Top Lenders Percentage share of revlving loan and AR Facility covered by top lenders Percentage Share Of Revolving Loan And AR Facility Covered By Top Lenders. Maximum Loss Of Available Capacity Of The Revolving Loan And The Ar Facility Maximum loss of available capacity of the revolving loan and the AR facility Maximum Loss Of Available Capacity Of The Revolving Loan And The AR Facility. Combined Undrawn Capacity Of The Revolving Loan And Ar Facility Combined undrawn capacity of the revolving loan and the AR facility Combined Undrawn Capacity Of The Revolving Loan And The AR Facility. Notional Value Of Interest Rate Swaps Before Amortization Notional value of interest rate swaps before amortization Notional Value Of Interest Rate Swaps Before Amortization. Notional Value Of Interest Rate Swaps After Amortization Notional value of interest rate swaps after amortization Notional Value Of Interest Rate Swaps After Amortization. Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Applicable margin Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Interest Rate Swap Liabilities Interest rate swap liabilities on Metavante acquisition Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Interest Rate Swap Liabilities. Interest Rate Swap Terminated Amount of swaps terminated on Metavante acquisition Interest Rate Swap Terminated. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Interest Rate Swap Liabilities Net Net acquired swap liabilities on Metavante acquisition Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Interest Rate Swap Liabilities Net. Fair Value of Interest Rate Swap Liabilities, Acquired in Business Combination Amount of Remaining acquired swaps on Metavante acquisition Fair Value Of Interest Rate Swap Liabilities Acquired In Business Combination. Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net Amount of balance in Accumulated OCE Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Total debt issuance costs Aggregate Amount Outstanding Aggregate amount outstanding Aggregate Amount Outstanding. 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Ownership Percentage in Joint Venture Ownership percentage of the Brazilian Venture Ownership Percentage in Joint Venture. Term Loan, Reccuring Amortization Payment Mandatory quarterly amortization payments Term Loan, Reccuring Amortization Payment. Long-term Debt, Maturing in Years One through Five Total Total Long-term Debt, Maturing in Years One through Five. Extinguishment of Debt, Amount Debt extinguishment expense Debt Instrument, Additional Amortization Payment Due to Administrative Error. Debt Instrument, Additional Amortization Payment Due to Administrative Error Additional amortization payment, due to administrative error Segment Reporting Information, Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization Expense Depreciation and amortization