Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Balances excluding revenue standard
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
Impact of revenue standard
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net Revenue
Revenues
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses
Settlement and Other Risk Management [Abstract]
Settlement and Travelers Cheque Risk Management [Abstract]
Settlement and Other Risk Management
Settlement and Other Risk Management [Text Block]
Settlement and Other Risk Management
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Municipal securities
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Government and agency securities
Government securities [Member]
Government securities including U.K. government bonds.
Corporate securities
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Investment Identifier
Investment Identifier [Line Items]
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross Unrealized Gain
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
December 2017 Share Repurchase Plan
December 2017 Share Repurchase Plan [Member]
December 2017 Share Repurchase Plan [Member]
December 2016 Share Repurchase Plan
December 2016 Share Repurchase Plan [Member]
December 2016 Share Repurchase Plan [Member]
December 2015 Share Repurchase Plan
December 2015 Share Repurchase Plan [Member]
December 2014 Share Repurchase Plan The plan approved by the Company's Board of Directors in December 2014 to repurchase its Class A common shares [Member]
Class of Stock
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class A Common Stock
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Board authorization
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Dollar value of shares repurchased during period
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Remaining authorization
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Shares repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Average price paid per share
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Customer and merchant incentives
Accrued Customer Programs
Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to marketing incentives to customers and merchants.
Personnel costs
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Advertising
Accrued Advertising, Current
Income and other taxes
Taxes Payable, Current
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock
Class B Common Stock
Common Class B [Member]
Investment
Statement [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash for litigation settlement
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Investments
Investments
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Settlement due from customers
Settlement due from customers
Amounts due from customers due to the difference in timing between the payment transaction date and subsequent settlement.
Restricted security deposits held for customers
Deposits Assets, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total Current Assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $813 and $714, respectively
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,198 and $1,157, respectively
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Settlement due to customers
Settlement due to customers
Amounts due to customers due to the difference in timing between the payment transaction date and subsequent settlement.
Restricted security deposits held for customers
Customer Deposits, Current
Accrued litigation
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current
Accrued expenses
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total Liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Class A treasury stock, at cost, 364 and 342 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Non-controlling Interests and Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared on Class A and Class B common stock, per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Numerator
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Denominator
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive stock options and stock units
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of share repurchases and authorizations
schedule of share repurchases and authorizations [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of authorized share repurchase programs including detail on share repurchases by number of shares, average price per share and value, along with authorizations by program [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Common Stock Outstanding
Schedule of Changes in Common Stock Outstanding [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Common Stock Outstanding [Table Text Block]
Foreign Currency Derivatives [Abstract]
Foreign Exchange Risk Management
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Fair Value and Investment Securities
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Managing of Risks Inherent in Servicing Assets and Servicing Liabilities
Schedule of Managing of Risks Inherent in Servicing Assets and Servicing Liabilities [Table]
Guarantor Obligations by Nature
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantee Obligations
Guarantee Obligations [Member]
Risks Inherent in Servicing Assets and Servicing Liabilities
Risks Inherent in Servicing Assets and Servicing Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross settlement exposure
Gross Settlement Exposure
Estimated settlement exposure from guarantees issued
Collateral held for settlement exposure
Collateral held for Settlement Exposure
Collateral held for estimated settlement exposure from guarantees issued
Net uncollateralized settlement exposure
Net Uncollateralized Settlement Exposure
Net Uncollateralized estimated settlement exposure from guarantees issued
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Domestic assessments
Domestic Assessments [Member]
Domestic Assessments [Member]
Cross-border volume fees
Cross-border Volume Fees [Member]
Cross-border Volume Fees [Member]
Transaction processing
Transaction Processing [Member]
Transaction Processing [Member]
Other revenues
Other Revenues [Member]
Other Revenues [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
North American Markets
North America [Member]
International Markets
International Markets [Member]
International Markets [Member]
Other
Other Markets [Member]
Other Markets [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Gross revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Rebates and incentives (contra-revenue)
Revenue, Rebates And Incentives
Revenue, Rebates And Incentives
Net revenue
Equity Components
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Class A
Class B
Balance at December 31, 2017
Shares, Outstanding
Purchases of treasury stock
Share-based payments
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition, shares
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition, shares
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Balance at September 30, 2018
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings [Abstract]
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings [Abstract]
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings [Table]
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings [Table]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Judicial Ruling
Judicial Ruling [Member]
Appealing judgment
Appealing judgment [Member]
Appealing judgment [Member]
Pan-European Merchant Litigation
Pan-European Merchant Litigation [Member]
Pan-European Merchant Litigation [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Restricted cash for litigation settlement
Restricted Cash, Litigation Settlement [Member]
Restricted Cash, Litigation Settlement [Member]
Litigation Case
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case
Litigation Case [Domain]
U.S. Merchant Litigation - Class Litigation
U.S. merchant litigation - class litigation [Member]
U.S. merchant litigation - class litigation [Member]
European Commission
European Commission [Member]
European Commission [Member]
United Kingdom Cross-border Interchange and Domestic Interchange
United Kingdom Cross-border Interchange and Domestic Interchange [Member]
United Kingdom Cross-border Interchange and Domestic Interchange [Member]
U.K. Merchant Lawsuit Settlement
U.K. Merchant Lawsuit Settlement [Member]
U.K. Merchant Litigation Settlement
U.K. Merchant claimants
U.K. Merchant claimants [Member]
U.K. Merchant claimants [Member]
2017 U.K. Merchant Claimants
2017 U.K. Merchant Claimants [Domain]
2017 U.K. Merchant Claimants
2016 U.K. Merchant Claimants
2016 U.K. Merchant Claimants [Domain]
2016 U.K. Merchant Claimants
Proposed U.K. Interchange Collective Action
Proposed U.K. Interchange Collective Action [Member]
Proposed U.K. Interchange Collective Action for Intra-EEA and domestic U.K. interchange fees between 1992 and 2008
ATM Operators Complaint
ATM Operators Complaint [Member]
ATM Operators Complaint [Member]
Range
Range [Axis]
Range
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Event Involving Visa Parties, Member Banks and Mastercard
Event Involving Visa Parties, Member Banks and MasterCard [Member]
Event Involving Visa Parties, Member Banks and MasterCard
Event Involving Member Banks and Mastercard
Event Involving Member Banks and MasterCard [Member]
Event Involving Member Banks and MasterCard
Canadian Competition Bureau
Canadian Competition Bureau [Member]
Canadian Competition Bureau [Member]
U.S. Merchant Lawsuit Settlement
U.S. Merchant Lawsuit Settlement [Member]
U.S. Merchant Lawsuit Settlement
Canadian Merchant Litigation
Canadian Merchant Litigation [Member]
Canadian Merchant Litigation [Member]
Unfavorable Regulatory Action
Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]
Legal And Regulatory
Legal and Regulatory [Line Items]
Legal and Regulatory [Line Items] [Line Items]
Percent of settlement Mastercard would pay
Percent Of Settlement Reporting Entity Would Pay
Percent Of Settlement Reporting Entity Would Pay
Approximate percentage of merchants that opted out of settlement (that exceeds)
Approximate percentage of merchants that opted out of settlement
Approximate percentage of merchants that opted out of settlement as reported by the class administrator
Legal proceeding complaints from merchants that have opted out of settlement
Legal proceeding complaints from merchants that have opted out of settlement
Legal proceeding complaints from merchants that have opted out of settlement
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Provision for litigation settlements
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Estimate of possible loss (that exceeds)
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Amount of damages sought (that exceeds)
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Number of claims settled
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled, Percentage
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled, Percentage
Percentage of claims settled
Mastercard's U.K. Interchange Volume Over the Relevant Damages Period (as a percent)
Loss Contingency, Percentage of Mastercard's U.K. Interchange Volume Over the Relevant Damages Period
Loss Contingency, Percentage of Mastercard's U.K. Interchange Volume Over the Relevant Damages Period
Number of plaintiffs in case
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Unsolicited faxes
Loss Contingency, Unsolicited Advertisements
Loss Contingency, Unsolicited Advertisements
Damages sought per fax (in usd per fax)
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Per Claim
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Per Claim
Accrued Expenses and Accrued Litigation
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative contract summary
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]
Gain (loss) recognized in income for the contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency summary
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivative forward contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency
Position [Axis]
Position
Position [Domain]
Commitments to purchase foreign currency
Long [Member]
Commitments/Options to sell foreign currency
Short [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks by Financial Instrument
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Financial Instruments
Foreign Exchange Forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Option
Foreign Exchange Option [Member]
Derivative contracts at estimated fair value, by Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Foreign Exchange Risk Management
Derivative [Line Items]
Commitments/Options to purchase/sell foreign currency, Notional
Derivative, Notional Amount
Commitments/Options to purchase/sell foreign currency, Estimated Fair Value
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Forward contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency - Balance sheet location - Accounts receivable/Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Forward contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency - Balance sheet location - Other current liabilities
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Advertising and marketing
Marketing and Advertising Expense
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income
Assets
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Equity
Financial Statement Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type
Equity Award [Domain]
Non-qualified stock options
Equity Option [Member]
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance stock units
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-Based Payments
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Fair value of stock options, per share, estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award Options Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Assets
Other Assets [Member]
Other liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Network Services
Network Services [Member]
Network Services [Member]
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability
Revenue recognized on performance obligations
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Expected timing of satisfaction for performance obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Organization
Organization [Policy Text Block]
Organization [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation and basis of presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Short-Term Investments
Investments, Current [Member]
Investments, Current [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity Securities
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Net Investment Hedging
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Investment Type
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments
Investments [Domain]
Foreign currency derivative contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Gain (loss) for contracts to purchase and sell foreign currency
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Terms of the foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency option contracts, less than
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Approximate effect of 10% adverse change in foreign currency rates on fair value loss
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 10 Percent Adverse Change in Other Assumption
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount
Net foreign currency transaction pre-tax loss in AOCI
Accumulated Comprehensive Income Loss Translation Adjustments on Net Investment Hedge, before tax
Amount before tax, accumulated comprehensive income loss translation adjustments on net investment hedge, before tax
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Transition tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Transition Tax on Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Transition Tax on Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Amount
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Reduction to the charge for the remeasurement of a net deferred tax asset
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
Undistributed foreign earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Provisional increase to Transition Tax liability
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Amortization period for deferred tax charge
Amortization Period for Deferred Charge
Amortization period for deferred charge related to income tax expense on intercompany profits resulting from a transfer.
Deferred income tax charge, current
Deferred Income Tax Charge, Current
Deferred Income Tax Charge, Current
Deferred income tax charge, noncurrent
Deferred Income Tax Charge, Noncurrent
Deferred Income Tax Charge, Noncurrent
Deferred income tax charge
Deferred Income Tax Charge
Deferred Income Tax Charge
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
ASU 2016-16
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, net
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Travelers cheques outstanding, notional value
Travelers cheques outstanding, notional value
Represents the notional value of outstanding Travelers cheques issued by others, for which the company has guaranteed the payment in the event of issuer default.
Travelers cheques covered by collateral arrangements
Travelers Cheques Covered by Collateral Arrangements
Travelers Cheques Covered by Collateral Arrangements
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Income tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Translation adjustments on net investment hedge
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Translation Adjustments on Net Investment Hedge
Amount before tax, after translation adjustments on Other Comprehensive Income Loss on Net Investment Hedge
Income tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Translation Adjustments on Net Investment Hedge, Tax
Amount of tax expense (benefit) after translation adjustments on Other Comprehensive Income Loss on Net Investment Hedge.
Translation adjustments on net investment hedge, net of income tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Translation Adjustments on Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Amount after tax, after translation adjustments on Other Comprehensive Income Loss on Net Investment Hedge.
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment and Tax
Income tax effect
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans, net of income tax effect
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Investment securities available-for-sale
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Income tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Investment securities available-for-sale, net of income tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Option, Disclosures [Table]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign currency derivative assets
Derivative Asset
Deferred compensation assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Foreign currency derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Deferred compensation liabilities
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Distribution of Financial Instruments, Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Available-for-Sale Investment Securities, Unrealized Gains and Losses
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Maturity Distribution Based on Contractual Terms of Investment Securities
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2048 Notes
2048 Notes [Member]
2048 Notes [Member]
2028 Notes
2028 Notes [Member]
2028 Notes [Member]
2021 Notes
2021 Notes [Member]
2021 Notes [Member]
2014 USD Notes
2014 USD Notes [Member]
2014 USD Notes [Member]
2015 Euro Notes
2015 Euro Notes [Member]
The aggregate of euro denominated notes issued in December 2015 [Member]
2016 USD Notes
2016 USD Notes [Member]
2016 USD Notes [Member]
2018 USD Notes
2018 USD Notes [Member]
2018 USD Notes [Member]
2019 Notes
2019 Notes [Member]
The Senior Notes due 2019.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Commercial paper maximum borrowing limit
Commercial paper maximum borrowing limit
Commercial paper maximum borrowing limit
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit, Facility Fee, Basis
Line of Credit, Facility Fee, Basis
Line of Credit, Facility Fee, Basis
Line of Credit, Basis Points in Excess of LIBOR
Line of Credit, Basis Points in Excess of LIBOR
Line of Credit, Basis Points in Excess of LIBOR
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Restricted security deposits held for customers
Restricted Cash, Security Deposits [Member]
Restricted Cash, Security Deposits [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Restricted Cash, Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
Restricted Cash, Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
Other assets
Restricted Cash, Other Assets [Member]
Restricted Cash, Other Assets [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract]
Customer and merchant incentives
Customer and Merchant Incentives, Non-current
Non-current assets for incentive agreements entered into by the company with financial institution customers, merchants, and other business partners designed to build payments volume and to increase product acceptance.
Nonmarketable equity investments
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Prepaid income taxes
Prepaid Taxes, Noncurrent
Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for income and other taxes that provide economic benefits after one year.
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous
Total other assets
Statement
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Class A treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Beginning Balance, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Beginning Balance, Translation Adjustments on Net Investment Hedge
Accumulated Comprehensive Income Loss Translation Adjustments on Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Amount after tax, after translation adjustments on Accumulated Comprehensive Income Loss on Net Investment Hedge.
Beginning Balance, Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Beginning Balance, Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Beginning Balance, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Current period other comprehensive income (loss), Translation Adjustments on Net Investment Hedge
Current period other comprehensive income (loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Current period other comprehensive income (loss), Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)
Ending Balance, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Ending Balance, Translation Adjustments on Net Investment Hedge
Ending Balance, Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Ending Balance, Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
Ending Balance, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Stranded tax effects
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Stranded Tax Effects
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Stranded Tax Effects
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Share-Based Payments
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Provision for litigation
Customer and merchant incentives
Customer and Merchant Incentives, Current
Current assets for incentive agreements entered into by the company with financial institution customers, merchants, and other business partners designed to build payments volume and to increase product acceptance.
Prepaid income taxes
Prepaid Taxes
Other
Other Assets, Current
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets
Adoption of intra-entity asset transfers standard
Adoption of new accounting principle
Accounts receivable
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Other current liabilities
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Available-For-Sale Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due within 1 year
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, within One Year, Amortized Cost
Due after 1 year through 5 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost
Due after 5 years through 10 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost
Due after 10 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Maturity, after 10 Years, Amortized Cost
No contractual maturity
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Available-For-Sale Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due within 1 year
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, within One Year, Fair Value
Due after 1 year through 5 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
Due after 5 years through 10 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
Due after 10 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after 10 Years, Fair Value
No contractual maturity
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Operating Expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Total operating expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Investment income
Investment Income, Net
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes
Net Income
Basic Earnings per Share
Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding
Diluted Earnings per Share
Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding
Debt Disclosure
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Contingent Consideration
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Contingent Liability [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2017
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Net change in valuation
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Period Increase (Decrease)
Payments
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements
Foreign currency translation
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Foreign Currency Translation
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Foreign Currency Translation
Balance at September 30, 2018
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Amortization of customer and merchant incentives
Amortization of Customer and Merchant Incentives
Amortization of the assets from incentive agreements entered into by the Company with financial institution customers, merchants, and other business partners designed to build payments volume and to increase product acceptance.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Settlement due from customers
Increase (Decrease) Settlement due from customers
The change in settlement due from customers during the period.
Prepaid expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Accrued litigation and legal settlements
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued litigation
The net change during the period in Accrued litigation.
Restricted security deposits held for customers
Increase (Decrease) in Customer Deposits
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Settlement due to customers
Increase (Decrease) Settlement due to customers
The change in settlement due to customers during the period.
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Net change in other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Purchases of investments held-to-maturity
Payments for (Proceeds from) Held-to-maturity Securities, Short-term
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Proceeds from maturities of investments held-to-maturity
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Held-to-maturity Securities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capitalized software
Payments to Acquire Software
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Investment in nonmarketable equity investments
Purchase of non marketable equity securities
Cash outflows for investment in non-marketable securities.
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Payment of debt
Repayments of Assumed Debt
Tax withholdings related to share-based payments
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Cash proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents - beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents - end of period
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Class A Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Non- Controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Adoption of revenue standard
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Activity related to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Cash dividends declared on Class A and Class B common stock, $0.75 per share
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Purchases of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method, Trade Date Basis
Equity impact of the cost of common stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method, on a trade date basis.
Share-based payments
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Balance
Estimated Settlement Exposure and Portion of Uncollateralized Settlement Exposure for Mastercard-Branded Transactions
Settlement Exposure [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of settlement risk and related collateral held [Table Text Block]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2026 Notes
2026 Notes [Member]
2026 Notes [Member]
2046 Notes
2046 Notes [Member]
2046 Notes [Member]
2022 Notes
2022 Notes [Member]
2022 Notes [Member]
2027 Notes
2027 Notes [Member]
2027 Notes [Member]
2030 Notes
2030 Notes [Member]
2030 Notes [Member]
2024 Notes
2024 Notes [Member]
The Senior Notes due April 1, 2024
Current portion of long-term debt
Business Combination Disclosure
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Document Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding