Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 47,829	$ 27,548	$ 131,093	$ 66,660
Currency translation adjustments	30,705	(50,542)	(48,448)	(46,975)
Cash flow hedges	1,394	(5,832)	(22,927)	(19,549)
Debt securities available-for-sale	(30)	(1)	191	81
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	32,069	(56,375)	(71,184)	(66,443)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)	79,898	(28,827)	59,909	217
Less comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	3,753	34	(7,091)	5,247
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to PRA Group, Inc.	$ 76,145	$ (28,861)	$ 67,000	$ (5,030)