Segment Information (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets:
Total assets	$ 5,185,062	$ 5,175,578
Global Funds Transfer [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	1,445,862	1,247,355
Financial Paper Products [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	3,447,031	3,683,393
Other [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	$ 292,169	$ 244,830