Purchase Accounting Error [Member]
Purchase accounting
Represents information pertaining to the purchase accounting associated with the entity's 2007 merger with an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co.
Occurrence Period of Errors and Cumulative Correction
Occurrence period of errors and cumulative correction
Represents the period of occurrence of errors and the cumulative correction.
Reserve for Merchant Credit Losses and Check Guarantees [Abstract]
Reserve for Merchant Credit Losses and Check Guarantees
Guarantee Obligations Recovery Current Carrying Value
Accrued recovery balances
The current carrying amount of the estimated collection and recovery of guaranteed financial transactions.
Equipment Furniture and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements
Represents the equipment used to produce goods and services, and furniture used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities and additions or improvements to assets held under a lease arrangement.
Other Intangible Assets Excluding Trade Name [Member]
Other intangibles, except for the First Data trade name
Represents the other intangible assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy excluding trade name.
Award Type [Axis]
Conversion Costs [Member]
Conversion costs
Represents the capitalized initial payments for conversion costs associated with customer processing relationships.
Contract Costs [Member]
Contract costs
Represents the capitalized initial payments for new contracts and contract renewals.
Other Intangible Assets Including Trade Name [Member]
Other, including trade names
Represents the other intangible assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy including trade name.
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Additional Disclosure [Abstract]
Additional disclosure
Amendment Description
Divested Operations [Member]
Divested
Represents information pertaining to the divested operations of the entity.
Divested Operations
Amendment Flag
Merchant Related Services T P Revenue
Transaction and processing service fees revenue related to merchant acquiring services which facilitate the merchants' ability to accept credit, debit, stored-value and loyalty cards by authorizing, capturing and settling the merchants' transactions.
Merchant related services
Check Services T P Revenue
Transaction and processing service fees revenue related to check verification, settlement and guarantee services.
Check services
Card Services T P Revenue
Transaction and processing service fees revenue related to credit, debit and retail card issuing and processing services for financial institutions and other organizations offering credit, debit and retail cards to consumers and businesses to manage customer accounts.
Card services
Other Services TP Revenue
Transaction and processing service fees revenue related to prepaid stored-value card issuance and processing services (i.e. gift cards) for retailers and others. Other services also includes transaction and processing service fees revenue not classified as merchant related services, check services and card services transaction and processing service fees revenue.
Other services
Product Sales and Other Revenue
Revenue generated from sales and leasing of POS devices and other equipment, contract termination fees, royalty income, gain (loss) from the sale of merchant portfolios, custom programming and system consulting services, software licensing and maintenance. Also includes investment income generated by settlement assets and realized net gains and losses associated with those assets.
Product sales and other
Revenues: Product sales and other
Reimbursable Debit Network Fees Postage and Other Revenue
Gross debit network fee revenue from PIN-debit transactions acquired from merchants with the associated network fee recorded in the corresponding expense line. In addition, the reimbursable revenue component and offsetting expense include postage, telecommunications and similar costs that are passed through to customers.
Reimbursable debit network fees, postage and other
Reimbursable Debit Network Fees Postage and Other Expense
The associated expense for gross debit network fee revenue from PIN-debit transactions acquired from merchants. In addition, the reimbursable expense component and corresponding revenue include postage, telecommunications and similar costs that are passed through to customers.
Reimbursable debit network fees, postage and other
Other Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Other operating expenses:
Represents amounts paid for the settlement of litigation or regulatory matters.
Litigation and regulatory settlements
Litigation and Regulatory Settlements
Litigation and regulatory settlements
Transaction and processing service fees:
Transaction and Processing Service Fees [Abstract]
Processing Fees, Administrative Service Fees and Other Fees Charged to Merchant Alliances
Processing fees, administrative service fees and other fees charged to merchant alliances accounted for under the equity method.
Processing fees, administrative service fees and other fees charged to merchant alliances accounted for under the equity method
Customer Relationships Intangible Asset, Net
Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $4,284.7 (2013) and $3,839.0 (2012)
Sum of the carrying amount of the customer relationship intangible asset, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Customer relationships represent the estimated value of the entity's relationships with customers, primarily merchants and financial institutions, for which it provides services.
Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization
Settlement Assets Long Term
Long-term settlement assets result from processing services and associated settlement activities, including settlement of payment transactions with an expected maturity of greater than 1 year. Settlement assets are generated principally from merchant services transactions.
Long-term settlement assets
Investment securities
Settlement Assets
Total settlement assets
Aggregate settlement assets result from processing services and associated settlement activities.
Settlement Obligations, Current
Settlement obligations - Current result from processing services and associated settlement activities, including settlement of payment transactions. Settlement liabilities are generated principally from merchant services transactions and represent amounts payable to merchants for payment instruments not yet presented for settlement.
Settlement obligations
Total current settlement obligations
Paid in Capital
Sum of common stock and additional paid-in capital.
Paid-in capital
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Customer Relationships Intangible Asset, Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships, accumulated amortization
The accumulated amount of amortization of the customer relationship intangible asset.
Charges Related to Other Operating Expenses and Other Income (Expense)
Charges related to other operating expenses and other income (expense) included in net income that result in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed.
Charges (gains) related to other operating expenses and other income (expense)
Charges related to other operating expenses and other income (expense)
Distributions and Dividends Paid to Noncontrolling Interests
Represents dividends and distributions of earnings to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Distributions and dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Distributions and dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
Redemption of Parent's redeemable common stock
Redemption of Parents Redeemable Common Stock
The cash outflow during the period for the redemption of the parent's redeemable common stock.
Net Income (Loss) Excluding the Portion Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Net income (loss) excluding the portion attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Net (loss) income
Net loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses
Less than 12 months, Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 months, Unrealized Losses
Net Income Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Not Included in Equity
The net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests not included in equity.
Net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests not included in equity
Net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity
Settlement Assets and Obligations
Gross realized (losses) included in earnings as a result of sales
Available-for-sale Securities, Realized Losses, Excluding Other than Temporary Impairments
Settlement Assets and Obligations Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for settlement assets and obligations during the reporting period.
Settlement Assets and Obligations
Supplemental Financial Information
Document and Entity Information
Other Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization
The accumulated amount of amortization of other finite-lived intangible assets.
Document Period End Date
Derivative Amount Expired
Notional value of expired derivative
Notional amount specified by the derivative that has expired.
Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale securities
Other Intangible Asset, Net
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $1,712.8 (2013) and $1,544.0 (2012)
Sum of the carrying amounts of other intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges.
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization
Available-for-sale Securities, Other Disclosure Items [Abstract]
Additional information regarding available-for-sale securities
Schedule of Amortization Related to Initial Payments for New Contracts and Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amounts associated with amortization of initial payments for new contracts and equity method investments
Tabular disclosure of the amortization related to the initial payments for new contracts and equity method investments of the entity.
Schedule of Amounts Associated with Processing Services Revenue [Table Text Block]
Schedule of interchange fees and assessments charged by credit card associations and network fees related to PIN-debit transactions charged by debit networks
Tabular disclosure of the amounts associated with processing services revenue.
Schedule of amounts associated with processing services revenue
Represents the amount associated with the amortization of initial payments for new contracts.
Adjustments to reconcile to consolidated depreciation and amortization, Amortization of initial payments for new contracts
Amortization of Initial Payments for New Contracts
Amortization of initial payments for new contracts
Contra-revenue
Amortization Related to Equity Method Investments
Amortization related to equity method investments
Represents the amount associated with the amortization related to equity method investments.
Retail and Alliance Services [Member]
Retail and Alliance Services
Represents the retail and alliance services segment which is comprised of merchant acquiring and processing services, prepaid services and check verification, settlement and guarantee services.
Derivative, Notional Amount
Notional value
Financial Services [Member]
Financial Services
Represents the financial services segment which is comprised of credit and retail card processing services, debit network and processing services, output services and other services including remittance processing.
Entity [Domain]
Total Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses
International [Member]
International
Represents the international segment which comprises credit, retail, debit and prepaid card processing, merchant acquiring and processing and ATM and POS processing, driving, acquiring and switching services.
International segment
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges before Restructuring Accrual Reversal
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan before the restructuring accrual reversal, excluding asset retirement obligations.
Expense provision
Expense provision
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information of Operating Results by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of operating segment results
Tabular disclosure of the revenues and profit (loss) for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measurement of segment profit (loss) reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit (loss).
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses
More than 12 months, Unrealized Losses
Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of reportable segment amounts to the consolidated balances
Tabular disclosure of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of (1) total revenues from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated revenues and (2) total profit (loss) from reportable segments, to the entity's consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, and discontinued operations.
Tabular disclosure of the total assets for each reportable segment of the entity.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information of Assets by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of segment assets
Revenues: Transaction and processing service fees
Represents the amount of transaction and processing service fees which includes merchant related services, check services, card services and other services.
Transaction and processing service fees
Transaction and Processing Service Fees
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization Net
This element represents the income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to the economic entity.
Segment EBITDA
Segment EBITDA
Segment EBITDA represents earnings before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Segment EBITDA is further adjusted to exclude certain other costs.
Segment EBITDA
Other Operating (Expenses) and Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Excluding Divestitures
Other operating expenses and other income (expense) excluding divestitures
Represents the amount of other operating expenses and other non-operating income (expense) excluding divestitures incurred by the entity.
Reconciliation of Revenues from Adjusted Revenue to Consolidated [Abstract]
Adjustment to reconcile to Consolidated revenues:
Adjustments to reconcile to Consolidated revenues:
Net adjustment to reflect entity's proportionate share of alliance revenue.
Adjustments for Non wholly Owned Entities Revenues
Adjustments for non-wholly-owned entities
Reconciliation of Revenues from Segments to Adjusted Revenue [Abstract]
Adjustment to reconcile to Adjusted revenue:
Adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted revenue:
Represents the sum of segment revenue, corporate and all other revenue adjusted to exclude revenue related to certain activity and to reflect elimination of intersegment revenue.
Adjusted Revenue
Adjusted revenue
Adjustments for Non wholly Owned Entities, Income (Loss) before Interest Tax, Depreciation and Amortization
Adjustments for non-wholly owned entities
Represents the adjustments made, to reconcile the income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization from segment to the consolidated, attributable to the non-wholly-owned subsidiary included in the consolidated statement of operations.
Other Operating Expenses and Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other items
Includes restructuring, litigation and regulatory settlements and impairments as applicable to the periods presented and other income (expense) as presented in the consolidated statement of operations.
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gain
Represents an adjustment to exclude the official check and money order business from EBITDA due to the entity's wind down of these businesses.
Official Check and Money Order EBITDA
Official check and money order EBITDA
Alliance Conversions Cost
Costs of alliance conversions
Represents the amount of costs directly associated with alliance conversions.
K K R Annual Sponsorship Fee for Management Consulting Financial and Other Advisory Service
KKR related items
Represents the amount of KKR annual sponsorship fees for management, consulting, financial and other advisory services.
Adjustments for Non wholly Owned Entities Depreciation and Amortization
Adjustments to reconcile to consolidated depreciation and amortization, Adjustments for non-wholly-owned entities
Represents amortization related to equity method investments not included in segment EBITDA and depreciation and amortization adjustments for non-wholly-owned entities.
Time Based Options [Member]
Time-based options
Represents the information pertaining to time-based options.
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member]
Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units
Restricted stock and restricted stock units awarded by the company to its employees as a form of incentive compensation.
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Unrecognized Compensation Cost Expected Recognition over Specified Period
Expected recognition of unrecognized compensation cost over specified period
Represents the portion of unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest, which is expected to be recognized over a specified period of time.
Represents the portion of unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest, which is expected to be recognized upon occurrence of specified events.
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Unrecognized Compensation Cost Expected Recognition upon Occurrence of Specified Events
Expected recognition of unrecognized compensation cost upon the occurrence of certain liquidity or employment termination events
Cost Method Investments Amount Fair Value Estimation Deemed Impracticable
Amount of cost method assets for which fair value estimation deemed impracticable
Represents the amount of cost method investments for which the fair value estimation was deemed impracticable, due to the lack of sufficient data upon which to develop a valuation model and the costs of obtaining an independent valuation in relation to the size of the investments are related.
Amended Line of Credit [Member]
2012 Modifications and Amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Represents the information pertaining to the modified and amended credit agreement.
U.S. denominated term loan
Borrowing supported by a written promise to pay an obligation denominated in U.S. dollar.
US Denominated Term Loan [Member]
9.875% senior notes due 2015
Represents the senior notes with an interest rate of 9.875 percent, due in 2015.
9.875% Senior unsecured notes due 2015
Senior Notes 9.875 Percent Due 2015 [Member]
Represents senior notes with an interest rate of 12.625 percent.
12.625% Senior unsecured notes due 2021
Senior Notes 12.625 Percent [Member]
12.625% senior notes
Senior Secured Notes 7.375 Percent Due 2019 [Member]
7.375% senior secured notes
Represents the senior secured notes with an interest rate of 7.375 percent, due in 2019.
7.375% Senior secured first lien notes due 2019
Term Loan 2017 [Member]
Term loans due in 2017
Represents the senior secured term loan facility, due in 2017.
Senior secured term loan facility due 2017
Senior Secured Notes 6.75 Percent Due 2020 [Member]
6.750% senior secured notes due 2020
Represents information pertaining to 6.750 percent senior secured notes due 2020.
6.75% Senior secured first lien notes due 2020
Number of Entities for which Ownership Structure was Reorganized for Tax Purposes
Number of entities for which ownership structure was reorganized for tax purposes
Represents the number of entities for which ownership structure was reorganized for the tax purposes.
Senior Second Lien Notes 8.25 Percent [Member]
8.25% senior second lien notes
Represents the senior second lien notes with an interest rate of 8.25 percent.
8.25% Senior secured second lien notes due 2021
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Axis]
The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Domain]
Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Member]
Base rate
Represents the base rate used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument.
Temporary Equity Decrease from Distributions
Distributions
Decrease in redeemable noncontrolling interest balance from payment of dividends or other distributions by the non-wholly owned subsidiary or partially owned entity, included in the consolidation of the parent entity, to the redeemable noncontrolling interest holders.
Patent Infringement Claims [Member]
Patent infringement
Represents information pertaining to claims categorized in patent infringement, which results from the claims that the company is using technology that has been patented by another party.
Merchant Customer Matters Claims [Member]
Merchant customer matters
Represents information pertaining to claims categorized in merchant customer matters often associated with alleged processing errors or disclosure issues and claims for one of the subsidiaries which has violated a federal or state requirement regarding credit reporting or collection in connection with its check verification guarantee, and collection activities.
Other Matters Claims [Member]
Other matters
Represents information pertaining to claims categorized in other matters, which may include issues such as employment.
PIK Toggle Senior Second Lien Notes 8.75 or 10.00 Percent [Member]
8.75% / 10.00 PIK toggle senior second lien note
Represents the payment in kind toggle senior second lien note with an interest rate of 8.75 percent if the interest is paid or 10.00 percent if the interest is added to the principal.
8.75%/10.00% PIK toggle senior secured second lien notes due 2022
8.75%/10.00% PIK toggle senior second lien notes due 2022
Represents the senior secured notes with an interest rate of 8.875 percent.
Senior Secured Notes 8.875 Percent [Member]
8.875% senior secured notes
8.875% Senior secured first lien notes due 2020
Interest Income (Expense) from Intercompany Notes
Interest income (expense) from intercompany notes
Represents the amount of interest income (expense) on intercompany notes.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Equity Earnings from Consolidated Subsidiaries
Equity earnings from consolidated subsidiaries
Represents the amount of earnings from consolidated subsidiaries to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries
Represents the amount of the entity's investment in subsidiaries that are consolidated. This element represents the intercompany eliminations.
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount Equity Interest
Represents the amount to be paid by the entity upon redemption of the security that is classified as an equity investment.
Redeemable equity interests
Redeemable equity interest
Entity Voluntary Filers
Represents the amount of equity of consolidated alliance.
Equity of Consolidated Alliance
Equity of consolidated alliance
Entity Current Reporting Status
Payments for Proceeds from Intercompany Financing Activities
Intercompany
The net cash inflow (outflow) from intercompany financing activities.
Entity Filer Category
Forward Starting Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Forward-starting interest rate contracts
Forward based contracts in which two parties agree to swap periodic payments that are fixed at the outset of the swap contract with variable payments based on a starting interest rate (index rate) over a specified period.
Forward-starting interest rate swaps
Entity Public Float
Foreign Exchange Rate Collar [Member]
Foreign exchange rate collar
Information pertaining to foreign exchange rate collar entered into by the entity.
Entity Registrant Name
Derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to the right to receive or pay a sum of money at a given interest rate and settlement at a specified future date.
Forward Starting Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Forward-starting interest rate contracts
Entity Central Index Key
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Activity in other comprehensive income related to derivative instruments classified as cash flow hedges and as a net investment hedge
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Activity in other comprehensive income related to derivative instruments classified as a net investment hedge
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges and Net Investment Hedge, Effect Net of Tax
Accumulated change, net of tax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase or decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses.
Accumulated loss included in other comprehensive income (loss) at end of the period
Accumulated loss included in other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of the period
Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges realized in net income.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedge Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Less: Reclassifications into earnings from other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges after Reclassification Adjustment and before Fair Value Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total accumulated loss included in other comprehensive income (loss) after reclassifications adjustment
Accumulated change, net of tax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and net investment hedges after reclassification adjustment and before the fair value adjustment made during the period.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Settlement assets
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of settlement assets representing results from processing services and associated settlement activities, including settlement of payment transactions. Settlement assets are generated principally from merchant services transactions.
Settlement Assets Fair Value Disclosure
Investment Securities and Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Investment portfolio
Represents the investment portfolio consisting of investment securities and cash and cash equivalents, when it serves as a benchmark in a concentration of risk calculation.
Basis point change in liquidity risk premium (as a percent)
The percentage change in the liquidity risk premium used to calculate sensitivity in the fair value of student loan auction rate securities.
Fair Value Assets, Measured on Recurring Basis, Percentage Change in Liquidity Risk Premium
Represents the amount by which the value of securities measured at fair value would be impacted due to change in liquidity risk premium, as well as slight changes in other factors.
Fair Value Assets, Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Value of Securities Due to Changes in Liquidity Risk Premium and Other Factors
Change in value of securities due to change in liquidity risk premium and other factors
First Data Holdings
Pertains to information First Data Holdings Inc., the parent of First Data Corporation.
First Data Holdings [Member]
10.55% senior unsecured notes
Represents the senior unsecured notes with an interest rate of 10.55 percent, due in 2015.
10.55% senior notes
10.55% Senior unsecured notes due 2015 (previously senior PIK notes)
Senior Unsecured Notes 10.55 Percent Due 2015 [Member]
Term Loan 2014 [Member]
2014 Term Loans
Represents the term loan, due in 2014.
Senior secured term loan facility due 2014
Represents the line of credit facility expiring on September 24, 2013.
Maturing on September 24, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility Expiring on 24 September 2013 [Member]
Interchange fees and assessments
Credit and offline debit interchange fees and assessments charged by credit card associations.
Interchange Fees and Assessments
Debit network fees
Debit Network Fees
Debit network fees charged to the entity.
Nonoperating Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)
Current period adjustment resulting from non-operating gains and losses on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, i.e., settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future as well as gains and losses on the translation of foreign currency denominated debt to third parties.
Non-operating foreign currency gains (losses)
Non-operating foreign currency (losses) and gains
ISO Commission Expense
Independent Sales Organization commissions are contra-revenue for segment revenue reporting purposes while certain of such commissions are reflected as expense in the consolidated operations.
ISO commission expense
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain(loss) on Cash Flow and Net Investment Derivatives Arising During Period Net of Tax
Increase in fair value of derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting
Net of tax amount, before reclassification adjustments, of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges and derivative instruments designated and qualifying net investment hedges.
Schedule of Increase (decrease) from amounts previously reported
Schedule of Increase or Decrease from Amounts Previously Reported [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of Increase (decrease) from amounts previously reported.
Accounts receivable:
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Previous and Corrected Disclosures
Schedule of Amounts Previously Reported and Corrected [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of amounts previously reported and the corrected amounts.
Tabular disclosure of the effects of changes in ownership percentage of noncontrolling interest on the equity of the entity.
Schedule of Effects of Changes in Noncontrolling Interest Ownership Percentage [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the effects of changes in the entity's ownership interest in BAMS alliance on the entity's equity
Minority Interest (Decrease) from Redemptions Parent
Impact on parent for the decrease in noncontrolling interest (for example, but not limited to, redeeming or purchasing the interests of noncontrolling shareholders, issuance of shares (interests).
Decrease in FDC's paid-in capital for purchase of non controlling interest
Decrease in FDC's paid-in capital for loss recognized from purchase of noncontrolling interest, including tax effect
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Change in net loss attributable to FDC and transfers from noncontrolling interests
Change Net Loss Transfer from Noncontrolling Interest
Change in net loss attributable to the entity and transfers from noncontrolling interest
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Minimum tax credit
Minimum Tax Credit [Member]
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards arising from items whose timing differs for computing regular tax and AMT.
Western Union Company [Member]
Western Union
Represents information pertaining to the Western Union Company with whom the tax allocation agreement executed.
Noncontrolling and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Disclosure of accounting policy for noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Noncontrolling and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Policy Text Block]
Reserve for Merchant Credit Losses and Check Guarantees [Policy Text Block]
Reserve for Merchant Credit Losses and Check Guarantees
Disclosure of accounting policy for reserve for merchant credit losses and check guarantees.
Schedule of Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible amortization expense associated with customer relationships and other intangibles, including amortization associated with investments in affiliates
Tabular disclosure of the aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets.
Settlement assets: Current settlement assets
Settlement Assets Current [Abstract]
Settlement Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Current
Cash and cash equivalents
Represents the amount of cash and cash equivalents included in the settlement assets.
Settlement Assets Investment Securities Current
Investment securities
Represents the amount of investment securities included in the settlement assets and intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Due from card associations and bank partners
Represents the amount due from card associations and bank partners and included in the settlement assets.
Settlement Assets Due from Card Associations and Bank Partners Current
Settlement Assets Due from Merchants, Current
Due from merchants
Represents the amount due from merchants and included in the settlement assets.
Settlement Assets Noncurrent [Abstract]
Settlement assets: Long-term settlement assets
Legal Entity [Axis]
Settlement Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Settlement obligations: Current settlement obligations
Document Type
Settlement Liabilities Payment Instruments Outstanding Current
Payment instruments outstanding
Represents the amount of payment instruments outstanding included in the settlement liability.
Settlement Liabilities Card Settlements Due to Merchants Current
Card settlements due to merchants
Represents the amounts payable for card settlements due to merchants included in the settlement liability.
Other Available for Sale Securities [Member]
Other
Investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading and which are not otherwise provided for in the existing taxonomy.
Supplemental Balance Sheet Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Other Assets Current [Abstract]
Other current assets:
Equipment and Furniture [Member]
Equipment and furniture
Tangible personal property used to produce goods and services and equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities.
Senior Unsecured Notes 9.875 Percent Due 2015 [Member]
9.875% senior unsecured notes due 2015
Represents the senior unsecured notes with an interest rate of 9.875 percent, due in 2015.
Payment in Kind PIK Senior Notes 10.55 Percent Due 2015 [Member]
10.55% senior PIK notes
Represents the payment in kind senior notes with an interest rate of 10.55 percent, due in 2015.
Senior Second Lien Notes 8.25 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
8.25% senior second lien notes due 2021
Represents the senior second lien notes with an interest rate of 8.25 percent due in 2021.
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2.1(2012)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
8.75%/10.00% PIK toggle senior second lien notes due 2022
Represents the payment in kind senior second lien notes with an interest rate of 8.75 percent and 10.00 percent, due in 2021.
Payment in Kind PIK Senior Second Lien Notes 8.75 Percent and 10.00 Percent Due 2012 [Member]
PIK Toggle Senior Second Lien Notes 8.75 Percent [Member]
8.75% PIK toggle senior second lien notes due 2022
Represents the payment in kind senior second lien notes with an interest rate of 8.75 percent, due in 2021.
PIK Toggle Senior Second Lien Notes 10.00 Percent [Member]
10.00% PIK toggle senior second lien notes due 2022
Represents the payment in kind senior second lien notes with an interest rate of 10.00 percent, due in 2021.
Customers
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Senior Unsecured Notes 12.625 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
12.625% senior notes due 2021
Represents the senior unsecured notes with an interest rate of 12.625 percent, due in 2021.
Represents information pertaining to the KKR Capital Markets LLC, an affiliate of KKR.
KKR Capital Markets LLC [Member]
KCM
Capstone Consulting LLC [Member]
Capstone Consulting LLC
Represents information pertaining to the Capstone Consulting LLC, a consulting company which provide consulting, financial and other advisory services to the entity.
Management Agreement [Member]
Management Agreement
Represents information pertaining to the management agreement under which the related party provides management, consulting, financial and other advisory services to the entity.
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit agreement amendment
Represents information pertaining to the credit agreement.
Dealer Manager Agreement and Fee Letter [Member]
Dealer Manager Agreement
Represents information pertaining to the dealer manager agreement and fee letter under which the related party agreed to act as a dealer manager for the exchange of certain of the entity's existing notes for new securities.
Extend Maturities Agreement [Member]
Extend maturities
Represents information pertaining to assisting with the entity's request for an extension of the maturity of certain commitments and loans.
Underwriting Agreement [Member]
Underwriting commission
Represents information pertaining to underwriting commissions.
Represents the renewable period of option related to the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility Option Renewable Period
Options renewal period
Business Acquisition Assumption Period for which Merchant Location will be Used
Period for which merchant location assumed to be used after fiscal year
Represents the estimated number of years that merchant locations will be using the software.
Represents the trailing period for redemption amount.
Trailing Period Used for Redemption of Securities
Trailing period for redemption amount
Performance Based Options [Member]
Performance-based options
Represents information pertaining to performance-based options.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Put Right Expiration Term
Expiration period of put rights after the termination event or upon a change in control
Represents the expiration period of put rights of options after the termination of an event or upon a change in control.
Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Options Expiration Term
Contractual term
The period of time, from the grant date until the time at which the share-based [option] award expires.
First vesting percentage on achieving certain EBITDA targets in any fiscal year between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013
Description of award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on achieving certain EBITDA targets in the specified period, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, shown as a first percentage.
First Vesting Rights Percentage on Achieving Certain EBITDA Targets in Specified Period
Description of award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on achieving certain EBITDA targets in the specified period, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, shown as a second percentage.
Second Vesting Rights Percentage on Achieving Certain EBITDA Targets in Specified Period
Second vesting percentage on achieving certain EBITDA targets in any fiscal year between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Third Vesting Rights Percentage on Achieving Certain EBITDA Targets in Specified Period
Third vesting percentage on achieving certain EBITDA targets in any fiscal year between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013
Description of award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on achieving certain EBITDA targets in the specified period, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, shown as a third percentage.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Cash Bonus Payment
Cash bonus payment
Represents the amount of cash bonus paid to the stock plan participants with the modifications under the plan.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Cash Paid to Repurchase Shares
Cash paid to repurchase shares from employees
Represents the amount of cash paid to repurchase shares from employees which terminated the employment with the entity.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of weighted-average rate assumptions used in the measurement of the Company's benefit obligations
Tabular disclosure of the assumptions used to determine for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans the benefit obligation.
Schedule of weighted-average rate assumptions used in the measurement of the Company's net cost
Tabular disclosure of the assumptions used to determine for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans the net benefit cost.
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Benefit Cost [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the fair value of each major category of plan assets and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall.
Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of financial instruments included in plan assets carried and measured at fair value on a recurring basis
United Kingdom Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Plan that defines the amount of pension benefit to be provided, usually as a function of one or more factors such as age, years of service or compensation, that is based in the United Kingdom.
U.K. Plan
United Kingdom plan
United States and Other Foreign Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Plans that define the amount of pension benefit to be provided, usually as a function of one or more factors such as age, years of service or compensation, based in the United States and in other foreign locations, excluding the United Kingdom.
U.S. and other foreign plans
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Reinstatement
U.K. plan benefit reinstatement
The amount of increase due to the reinstatement of benefits related to future compensation increases.
All Currencies [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Additional disclosures
Activity in Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]
Activity in other comprehensive income, net of tax
Private Investment Funds Redeemable [Member]
Private investment funds-redeemable
Represents the investment in shares or units of several private investment funds, not the underlying assets. Redeemable private investment funds include collective trusts, comingled funds, pooled funds, limited partnerships and limited liability corporations.
Private Investment Funds Non Redeemable [Member]
Private investment funds-non-redeemable
Represents the investments in several partnerships (limited partnership and limited liability corporations) for which the plan has a limited ability to redeem or transfer its interests; therefore, there is an illiquid market in which the plan can exit these investments.
Insurance Annuity Contracts [Member]
Insurance annuity contracts
Represents the investment in insurance annuity contracts.
Other Investment [Member]
Other investments not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.
Other investments
Divested businesses
Represents the adjustment made, to reconcile the income or loss from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization from segment to the consolidated, attributable to the divested businesses included in the consolidated statement of operations.
Adjustments for Divested Businesses Income (Loss) Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards
Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards and the tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from all unused tax credit carryforwards which have been reduced by a valuation allowance.
Net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards
Property, equipment and intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities Property Plant Equipment and Intangibles
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, equipment and intangibles.
Property, equipment and intangibles
Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Amounts of federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards and foreign tax credit, general business credit and minimum tax credit carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards [Table]
Schedule reflecting pertinent information, such as tax authority, amounts, and expiration dates, of net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income.
Operating Loss Carryforwards Subject to Expiration
Represents the operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws with expiration dates.
Net operating loss carryforwards expire in years 2013 through 2027, if not utilized
Operating Loss Carryforwards not Subject to Expiration
Represents the operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws with no expiration date.
Net operating loss carryforwards having an indefinite life
Schedule of Classification of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in the entity's statement of financial position.
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the consolidated balance sheets
Schedule of components of pretax (loss) income, (benefit) provision for income taxes and effective income tax rate
Schedule of Income before Income Tax Domestic and Foreign and Components of Income Tax Expense Benefit Tax Rate [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of income before income tax between domestic and foreign jurisdictions and the components of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for each year presented including, but not limited to: current tax expense (benefit), deferred tax expense (benefit), investment tax credits, government grants, the benefits of operating loss carryforwards, tax expense that results from allocating certain tax benefits either directly to contributed capital or to reduce goodwill or other noncurrent intangible assets of an acquired entity, adjustments of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity, and adjustments of the beginning-of-the-year balances of a valuation allowance because of a change in circumstances that causes a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax asset in future years.
Tabular disclosure of interest expense and accrual related to an underpayment of income taxes computed by applying the applicable statutory rate of interest to the difference between a tax position recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken in a tax return of the entity and the amount of statutory penalties for a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed by the entity, in its tax return, that does not meet the minimum statutory threshold to avoid payment of penalties.
Schedule of approximate amounts associated with accrued interest expense and the cumulative accrued interest and penalties
Schedule of Income Tax Penalties and Interest [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of pertinent information, such as tax authority, amounts, and expiration dates, of net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income.
Schedule of approximate amounts of federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards and foreign tax credit, general business credit and minimum tax credit carryforwards
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards [Table Text Block]
Additional disclosures
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits included in the other long-term liabilities, net of the federal benefit on state income taxes
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Federal Benefit on State Income Taxes
Represents the federal benefit on state income taxes related to unrecognized tax benefits.
The disclosure of summarized balance sheet information that is related to equity method investments.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments Summarized Balance Sheet Information [Table Text Block]
Summary of unaudited financial information related to the balance sheet
Schedule of Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets
Tabular disclosure of the amount of amortization expense expected to be recorded in succeeding fiscal years for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments Summarized Income Statement Information [Table Text Block]
Summary of unaudited financial information related to the income statement
The disclosure of summarized income statement information that is related to equity method investments.
Represents information pertaining to the TCH LLC, an alliance formed by the entity in which the entity contributing the assets of transportation business (a controlling interest in a business) in exchange for a noncontrolling interest.
TCHLLC Alliance [Member]
TCH LLC
Merchant Alliance Partner One [Member]
One of merchant alliance partners
Represents information pertaining to the one of the merchant alliance partners.
Recognized pretax gain included in the "Other income (expense)"
Represents the amount of gain (loss) realized from the equity method investment before income taxes.
Equity Method Investment Realized Gain (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Represents the number of affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Equity Method Investment Number of Affiliates
Number of affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting
Equity Method Investment Number of Merchant Alliance Affiliates
Number of merchant alliance affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting
Represents the number of merchant alliance affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Equity Method Investment Number of Affiliates in Related Markets
Number of affiliates in related markets accounted for under the equity method of accounting
Represents the number of affiliates in related markets accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Operating Expenses
Operating expenses
The amount of the operating expenses reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Operating Income
Operating income
The amount of the operating income reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2013
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
2014
2015
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
2016
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five
2017
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense after Year Five
Thereafter
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Distributions paid to redeemable equity holders
Cash outflow in the form of capital distributions to the redeemable equity holders.
Payments of Capital Distribution to Redeemable Equity Holders
Represents the cash outflow during the period for the redemption of redeemable equity of consolidated alliance
Redemption of Redeemable Equity of Consolidated Alliance
Redemption of redeemable equity of consolidated alliance
Merchant Portfolio [Member]
Merchant portfolio
Represents information pertaining to the acquisitions of merchant portfolio.
Omnipay Limited [Member]
Purchase of noncontrolling interest in Omnipay
Represents information pertaining to Omnipay Limited.
Omnipay
Rockmount Investments LLC [Member]
Rockmount
Represents information pertaining to Rockmount Investments, LLC.
Clover Network Inc [Member]
Clover Network, Inc
Represents information pertaining to Clover Network, Inc.
Banc of America Merchant Services LLC [Member]
Redemption of Rockmount Investments, LLC ("Rockmount") put in BAMS
Represents the Banc of America Merchant Services, LLC, an entity formed by the reporting entity together with the Bank of America N.A. and Rockmount Investments, LLC.
Tabular disclosure of a supplemental balance sheet information.
Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information
Schedule of Supplemental Financial Information of Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Financial Information of Cash Flow [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of a supplemental cash flow information.
Summary of supplemental cash flow information
Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility.
Schedule of interest payable based upon LIBOR or euro LIBOR plus an applicable margin
Schedule of Senior Secured Term Loan Facility [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
A table or schedule providing information pertaining to short-term and long-term debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation.
Other Short Term Debt [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the debt not otherwise specified in the taxonomy that is scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.
Short-term foreign lines of credit and other arrangements
Short-term lines of credit and other arrangements
Uncommitted Borrowing Arrangements [Member]
Uncommitted borrowing arrangement
Represents uncommitted borrowing arrangements.
Foreign Line of Credit and Other Short Term Debt [Member]
Foreign lines of credit and other arrangements
Represents a foreign line of credit and other short term borrowings.
March 2018 Term Loan
Term Loan March 2018 [Member]
Senior secured term loan facility due March 2018
Represents the senior secured term loan facility, due in March, 2018.
Term Loan September 2018 [Member]
Senior secured term loan facility due September 2018
Represents the senior secured term loan facility due in September 2018.
Represents the unsecured notes payable that bear an interest rate of 4.70 percent and will mature in 2013.
4.70% Unsecured notes due 2013
Unsecured Notes 4.70 Percent Due 2013 [Member]
Unsecured Notes 4.85 Percent Due 2014 [Member]
Represents the unsecured notes payable that bear an interest rate of 4.85 percent and will mature in 2014.
4.85% Unsecured notes due 2014
Unsecured Notes 4.95 Percent Due 2015 [Member]
Represents the unsecured notes payable that bear an interest rate of 4.95 percent and will mature in 2015.
4.95% Unsecured notes due 2015
Represents the line of credit facility maturing between June 24, 2015 and September 24, 2016 subject to certain conditions.
Maturing between June 24, 2015 and September 24, 2016
Revolving Credit Facility Expiring Between 24 June 2015 and 24 September 2016 [Member]
Euro Denominated Term Loan [Member]
Borrowing supported by a written promise to pay an obligation denominated in euro.
Euro denominated term loan
Notes 5.625 Percent Due 2011 [Member]
Represents the notes with an interest rate of 5.625 percent, due in 2011.
5.625% notes due 2011
Notes 4.50 Percent Due 2010 [Member]
Represents the notes with an interest rate of 4.50 percent, due in 2010.
4.50% notes due 2010
Debt Instrument Variable Prime Rate [Member]
The prime rate of Credit Suisse used to calculate the base variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Prime rate
Debt Instrument Variable Federal Funds Effective Base Rate [Member]
The federal funds effective rate used to calculate the base variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Federal funds effective base rate
Debt Instrument Quarterly Payment Under Original Terms as Percentage of Original Principal Amount
Represents the percentage of the original principal amount that the company is required to pay as quarterly installments under the original terms of debt instrument.
Payment of equal quarterly installments in aggregate annual amounts equal to percentage of the original principal amount
Long Term Debt Redemption Price as Percentage of Principal Amount
The percentage of principal amount used in the computation of the redemption price at which the entity may redeem some or all of the debt instruments.
Long term debt redemption price as percentage of principal amount
Long Term Debt Redemption with Net Proceeds from Equity Offerings as Percentage of Principal Amount
Represents the maximum percentage of the aggregate principal amount of debt instruments that may be redeemed with net proceeds of certain equity offerings.
Long term debt redemption with net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings as percentage of principal amount
Weighted-average amortization period of deferred financing costs
Deferred Finance Costs Weighted Average Amortization Period
Represents the weighted-average period over which deferred financing cost will be amortized.
Debt Instrument Cash Interest Rate Percentage
Cash interest rate (as a percent)
Represents the cash interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement.
Debt Instrument Percentage Bearing Cash Interest Rate
Outstanding aggregate principal amount of the PIK toggle notes which bears cash interest rate (as a percent)
Represents the portion of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the paid-in-kind toggle notes which bears cash interest rate.
Debt Instrument Percentage Bearing Paid in Kind Interest Rate
Outstanding aggregate principal amount of the PIK toggle notes which bears PIK interest rate (as a percent)
Represents the portion of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the paid-in-kind toggle notes which bears paid-in-kind interest rate.
Represents the paid-in-kind interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement.
PIK interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument Paid in Kind Interest Rate Percentage
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Leasing receivables
Leases Receivable Gross, Current
Amount before allowance of leasing receivables, due within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer).
Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on leases due to the entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Less allowance for doubtful accounts-leasing receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Leases Receivable Current
Leasing Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $10.6 (2012) and $10.3 (2011)
Leases Receivable Net, Noncurrent
Amount due for receivables related to leasing activity, more than one year from the balance sheet date, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection.
Leasing Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Leases Receivable Noncurrent
Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on leases due to the entity for more than one year from the balance sheet date.
Debt Instrument, Issued in Exchange
Notes issued in exchange
Represents the principal amount of debt instrument issued in exchange of other debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Exchanged
Represents the principal amount of debt instrument exchanged with other debt instrument.
Notes exchanged
Debt converted
Schedule of accrued warranty and recovery balances
Schedule of Accrued Warranty Liability and Recovery [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of accrued warranty and recovery balances.
Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Presentation
Depreciation and Amortization Errors Related to Purchase Accounting [Member]
Depreciation and amortization errors related to purchase accounting
Represents the depreciation and amortization errors related to purchase accounting associated with the entity's acquisition.
Represents the amount of reserve for merchant credit losses recorded, based on historical experience of credit losses and other relevant factors such as economic downturns or increases in merchant fraud.
Reserve for Merchant Credit Losses
Reserve for merchant credit losses and check guarantees
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Disclosure of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class.
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible assets
Contract and conversion costs for testing of recoverability on an annual basis
Represents the threshold amount of contract and conversion costs for testing of recoverability on an annual basis.
Finite Lived Intangible Assets of Contract and Conversion Costs Threshold for Testing of Recoverability
Investments Equity Securities Period to be taken into Consideration to Determine Other than Temporary Decline in Value
Minimum period of equity securities for determining an other than temporary decline in value
Represents the period of continuous decline in quoted market value of equity securities, which is to be considered to determine other than temporary decline in value.
Tabular disclosure of principal components of settlement assets and obligations on the balance sheet.
Schedule of Settlement Assets and Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of principal components of settlement assets and obligations
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan Amounts Charged to Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of aggregate amounts charged to expense
Tabular disclosure of the aggregate amounts charged to expense during the period for defined contribution plans.
Debt Instrument Maturity Period [Axis]
Information about timing of debt maturity under terms of the debt agreement.
Accrued Income Taxes
Income taxes payable
Debt Instrument Maturity Period [Domain]
Period as defined under terms of the debt agreement for debt maturity.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Defined Benefit Plans Benefits Reinstatement, Net of Tax
U.K. plan benefit reinstatement
Represents the net of tax amount of the gain (loss) adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss) resulting from the benefit reinstatement of the entity's defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and Amortization of Tangible Assets
The aggregate expense charged against earnings for the depreciation and amortization of tangible assets.
Receivables, Gross, Current
Amounts due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables.
Accounts receivable, gross
KKR Affiliates [Member]
Affiliates of KKR
Represents information pertaining to affiliates of KKR.
Equity Method Investments Revenue
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the revenue of its investee to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
Revenues: Equity earnings in affiliates
Schedule of pension plan target asset allocation, based on the investment policy
Schedule of Target Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the target allocation of plan assets.
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Benefit Obligation
The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations.
Benefits paid
The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to plan assets.
Defined Benefit Plan Benefits Paid Plan Assets
Minority Interest Increase from Contributions
Represents an increase in noncontrolling interest from issuance of additional equity interests to noncontrolling interest holders or the sale of a portion of the parent's controlling interest. Also includes other miscellaneous contributions.
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
Segment Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived assets. Includes amortization of initial payments for new contracts and amortization related to equity method investments. Adjusted to reflect the entity's proportionate share of depreciation and amortization.
Restructuring Charges Estimated in Next Fiscal Year
Restructuring charges expected to recorded in 2013
Represents the amount of restructuring charges expected to be recorded in the beginning of next fiscal year after the date of the latest statement of financial position.
Bank of America NA [Member]
Bank of America N.A.
Represents information pertaining to Bank of America N.A.
Ownership Interest
Direct voting interest held by counterparty (as a percent)
Represents the ownership interest held by counterparty.
Non Voting Interest Held
Non-voting interest held (as a percent)
Represents the non-voting interest held by counterparty.
Impairment related to a cost method investment
Represents the amount of impairment related to a cost method investment recognized during the period.
Cost Method Investments Impairment Charges
Represents information pertaining to basis rate swap derivative contracts entered into by the entity.
Basis Rate Swap [Member]
Basis rate swap
Fixed to Floating Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fixed to floating interest rate swap
Represents information pertaining to fixed to floating interest rate swap derivative contracts entered into by the entity.
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Contingent consideration
Represents information pertaining to the contingent consideration.
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations Recurring Basis Liability Initial Estimate
Initial estimate of contingent consideration
Represents the amount of initial estimates that have taken place during the period in relation to liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Retail and Alliance Services and International [Member]
Represents the retail and alliance services segment which is comprised of merchant acquiring and processing services, prepaid services and check verification, settlement and guarantee services and international segment which comprises credit, retail, debit and prepaid card processing, merchant acquiring and processing and ATM and POS processing, driving, acquiring and switching services.
Retail and Alliance and International
Period of Revenue Under Consideration for Determination of Contingent Payments
Period of revenue under consideration for determination of contingent payments
Represents the period of revenue under consideration for determination of contingent payments.
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Due for Divestiture
Contingent consideration due related to a small divestiture
Represents the asset recognized during the reporting period, arising from contingent consideration, related to a divestiture.
Transfers from Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]
Transfers from noncontrolling interests:
Debt Instrument Borrowings as Percentage of Par
Issue price as a percentage of par value
Represents the issue price of debt instrument as a percentage of par amount.
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount Premium
Discount (premium) on debt issued
The amount of debt discount (premium) that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized.
Long Term Debt Redemption with Net Proceeds from Equity Offerings Redemption Price as Percentage of Principal Amount
Long term debt redemption with net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings, redemption price as percentage of principal amount
The percentage of principal amount used in the computation of the redemption price at which the entity may redeem the debt instruments with net proceeds of certain equity offerings.
Senior Unsecured Notes 11.25 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
11.25% senior unsecured notes due 2021
Represents information pertaining to 11.25 percent senior unsecured notes due 2021.
Period Given to Complete Exchange from Issue Date
Period given to complete exchange after the issue date
Represents the period given to complete exchange after the issue date.
Registration Default Period over which Additional Annual Interest Rate will be Increased
Registration default period over which additional annual interest rate will be increased
Represents the registration default period over which additional annual interest rate will be increased.
Annual Interest Rate Increase Pursuant to Registration Default
Increase in annual interest rate (as a percent)
Represents increase in annual interest rate pursuant to registration default.
Additional Annual Interest Rate Increase for Each 90 Day Period During which Registration Default Continues
Additional annual interest rate increase (as a percent)
Represents annual interest rate increase for each 90-day period during which default continues.
Maximum Additional Interest Rate
Maximum additional interest rate (as a percent)
Represents the maximum additional interest rate.
Number Voting Classes
Number of voting classes
Number of voting classes under related indenture.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Impact of Foreign Operations
Impact of foreign operations (as a percent)
The portion of difference between effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to the effects of tax earnings and profits adjustments, foreign losses and differences between foreign tax expense and foreign taxes eligible for the U.S. foreign tax credit.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Aquisition of Business Contribution
Impact of contribution to alliance (as a percent)
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to the permanent portion of the gain on the contribution of one of a subsidiaries as part of a business acquisition.
Intercompany Notes Assets, Current
Represents the amount of the intercompany notes assets which are eliminated upon consolidation, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Current Intercompany notes receivable
Intercompany notes receivable
Intercompany Receivable, Noncurrent
Long-term intercompany receivable
Represents the amount of the intercompany receivables which are eliminated upon consolidation, after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Intercompany Notes Assets, Noncurrent
Long-term intercompany notes
Represents the amount of the intercompany notes assets which are eliminated upon consolidation, after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Long-term intercompany notes receivable
Intercompany Notes Liabilities, Current
Represents the amount of the intercompany notes liabilities which are eliminated upon consolidation, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Current Intercompany notes payable
Intercompany notes payable
Intercompany Payables, Noncurrent
Long-term intercompany payable
Represents the amount of the intercompany payables which are eliminated upon consolidation, after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Long-term intercompany payables
Intercompany Notes Liabilities, Noncurrent
Long-term intercompany notes payable
Represents the amount of the intercompany notes liabilities which are eliminated upon consolidation, after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Long-term intercompany receivables
Intercompany Receivables, Noncurrent
Represents the amount of the intercompany receivables which are eliminated upon consolidation, after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Represents the portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to the cumulative correction of immaterial prior year errors.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Impact of Cumulative Correction
Percentage of effective tax rate impacted by current year cumulative correction of immaterial prior year errors
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Proceeds from Accrued Interest Funded upon Issuance of Notes
This element represents cash flow from accrued interest on the notes issued in connection with the debt modification.
Accrued interest funded upon issuance of notes
Deferred Tax Assets Investments and Derivatives
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax assets attributable to deductible temporary differences from investments and derivatives.
Unrealized securities and hedging (gain)/loss
Deferred Tax Liabilities Investments and Derivatives
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax liabilities attributable to taxable temporary differences from investments and derivatives.
Unrealized securities and hedging (gain)/loss
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Purchase Price Net of Cash Acquired
The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition, net of cash acquired.
Total consideration, net of cash acquired
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount and Issuance Cost
The amount of unamortized debt discount and capitalized issuance costs as of the date presented.
Unamortized discount
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Noncontrolling Interests, net of Cash Acquired
Net cash paid for acquisitions and noncontrolling interests
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Also may include the acquisition of a noncontrolling interest.
Official Check and Money Order Revenue
Official check and money order revenues
Official check and money order revenues
Represents an adjustment to exclude the official check and money order business from revenue due to the entity's wind down of these businesses.
Senior Unsecured Notes 10.625 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
Represents the senior unsecured notes with an interest rate of 10.625 percent, due in 2021.
10.625% senior unsecured notes due 2021
Amended April 2013 Line of Credit [Member]
Repricing Amendments to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Represents information pertaining to the repricing amendments to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities.
Term Loans Due 2018 [Member]
Represents term loans due in 2018.
Term loans due in 2018
Merchant Matters Claims [Member]
Merchant matters
Represents information pertaining to claims categorized in merchant matters often associated with alleged processing errors or disclosure issues and claims for one of the subsidiaries which has violated a federal or state requirement regarding credit reporting or collection in connection with its check verification guarantee, and collection activities.
Derivative That Have been De-Designated as Accounting Hedges
De Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative instruments de-designated as hedging instruments.
11.75% senior unsecured subordinated notes due 2021
Represents the senior unsecured subordinated notes with an interest rate of 11.75 percent, due in 2021.
11.75% senior subordinated notes
Senior Unsecured Subordinated Notes 11.75 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
All Currencies [Axis]
Information pertaining to different currencies.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
AUD Expressed in USD [Member]
AUD expressed in USD
Represents the US dollar amount of Australian dollar.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Total unrecognized gain/(loss) included in other comprehensive income at the beginning of period
Total unrecognized gain/(loss) included in other comprehensive income at end of period
EUR Expressed in USD [Member]
EUR expressed in USD
Represents the US dollar amount of Euro dollar.
Debt Issuance Lender Fees and Other Expenses
Lender and underwriting fees and other expenses
Represents the amount of lender fees, underwriting fees and other expenses related to issuance of debt.
Debt Issuance Tender Premium
Represents the premium paid related to the debt tender offer and debt repurchases.
Premium paid related to tender offer and debt repurchases
Title of Individual [Axis]
Adjustments for Debt Issuance Costs
Represents adjustments made to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization from the segment to the consolidated attributable to debt issuance costs included in the consolidated statement of operations.
Debt issuance costs
Senior Unsecured Subordinated Notes 11.25 Percent Due 2016 [Member]
Represents the senior unsecured subordinated notes with an interest rate of 11.25 percent, due in 2016.
11.25% senior unsecured subordinated notes due 2016
GBP expressed in USD
Represents the amount of British pound expressed in US dollar.
GBP Expressed in USD [Member]
CAD Expressed in USD [Member]
CAD expressed in USD
Represents the amount of Canadian dollar expressed in US dollar.
Settlement Assets and Obligations, Net
Net changes in settlement assets and obligations
Represents the amount of net changes in settlement assets and obligations.
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Senior Notes 4.70 Percent Due 2013 [Member]
Notes due 2013
Represents the notes with an interest rate of 4.70 percent, due in 2013.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated loss included in other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of the period
Accumulated loss included in other comprehensive income (loss) at end of the period
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Financial Information
Expenditures for long-lived assets
Segment Reporting Information, Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock compensation expense and other
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Total stock-based compensation expense (pretax)
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Deducted from receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Less allowance for doubtful accounts-other receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Other Receivables, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization expense
Impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Impairment on assets
Impairments
Impairment charges
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets at fair value
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Equipment under capital lease
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Total assets
Assets
Total assets
Carrying value of assets
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets:
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Student loan auction rate securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Less than 12 months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale securities, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due within one year
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Due within one year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Total debt securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
More than 12 months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of additional information regarding available-for-sale securities
Maturity information for the investments in debt securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Total Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized (Loss) excluding OTTI
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Maturity information for the investments in debt securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value
Due after 10 years
Due after 10 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Securities in a continuous unrealized loss position with unrealized losses presented by length of time
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale securities, Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds
Proceeds from sales
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Gross realized gains included in earnings as a result of sales
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Presentation
Buildings
Building [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Contingent consideration payable
Contingent consideration
Liability recorded for the contingent consideration
Less non-cash consideration
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Other Noncash Consideration
Percentage of noncontrolling interest
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Percentage of interest in alliance (as a percent)
Noncontrolling interest (as a percent)
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Fair value of net assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net
Net assets acquired and net cash paid for acquisitions
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Acquisition
Business combinations, asset acquisitions and dispositions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Effects of changes in the entity's ownership interest
Purchase price
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Initial consideration, total
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Cost-method Investments [Member]
Cost method investments
Impairment related to a cost method investment
Impairment of strategic asset
Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Capital leases
Capital leases, net of trade-ins
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Less cash acquired
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Dividends Paid to Parent Company by Consolidated Subsidiaries
Distributions and dividends from subsidiaries
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash flow hedges
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 7)
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized and issued 1,000 shares (2012 and 2011)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized and issued 1,000 shares (2013 and 2012)
Common stock, issued shares (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Paid-In Capital
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Employee Benefit Plans
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets related to:
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Components of income tax (benefits) provisions
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Principal components of deferred tax items
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities related to:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive loss attributable to First Data Corporation
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration of credit risk
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Percentage of carrying value of investment portfolio represented by largest single issuer
Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Result of operations
Financial position
Cash flows
Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation Adjustments
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Corporate bonds
Corporate and Other [Member]
All Other and Corporate
Cost of products sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Cost method investments, Fair Value
Cost Method Investments
Cost method investments, Cost
Cost of services (exclusive of items shown below)
Cost of Services
Cost of services
Total expenses
Costs and Expenses
Expenses
Total expenses
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Carrying value of the investment portfolio
Currency Swap [Member]
Cross-currency swaps
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives that Qualify for Hedge Accounting
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Variable interest rate basis
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt
Borrowings
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Weighted-average interest rates (as a percent)
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Total borrowings
Borrowings
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Borrowings
Principal amount of debt repurchased
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Basis spread on variable interest rate basis (as a percent)
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Decrease, Repayments
Principal payments
Principal amount of debt redeemed
Debt Issuance Cost
Debt issuance costs
Debt financing costs
Debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Principal amount of notes increased resulting from payment of accrued interest expense
Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest
Interest rate on toggle note if interest is paid (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Debt Instrument, Increase, Additional Borrowings
Issuance of debt
Discounts on the modified debt and amortized to interest expense
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt, Current
Short-term and current portion of long-term borrowings
Interest rate on toggle note if interest is added to principal (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Debt securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest rate (as a percent)
Deferred and other income tax assets
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Receivable, Current
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Deferred Finance Costs [Abstract]
Deferred financing costs
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred financing costs, net of amortization
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Deferred financing costs
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Realizable deferred tax assets
Current deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Deferred revenues
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Employee related liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Pension obligations
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Reserves and other accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss
Deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Long-term deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
U.S. foreign tax credits on undistributed earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance
Long-term deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Long-term deferred tax (assets) liabilities
Long-term deferred tax liabilities
Long-term deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the consolidated balance sheets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
U.S. tax on foreign undistributed earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Noncontrolled Affiliates
Investment in affiliates and other
Balance of recorded liability
Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Change in plan assets
Net pension (liabilities) assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
Change in benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Actuarial (gain)/loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Expected amortization of deferred losses to net periodic benefit expense pretax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Expected amortization of deferred losses to net periodic benefit expense pretax
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
Estimated pension plan contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Expected long-term return on plan assets (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Employer contributions
Company contributions
Discount rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
Target asset allocation, based on the investment policy
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Discount rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Amortization
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plans
Employee benefit plans
Benefit obligation at beginning of period
Benefit obligation at end of period
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Target asset allocation (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
2018-2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Termination benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits
Weighted-average rate assumptions used in the measurement of benefit obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Funded status of the plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Expected return on plan assets
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets
Foreign currency translation
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Actual asset allocation (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest costs
Weighted-average rate assumptions used in the measurement of the net cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of period
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
Investments at fair value
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Net periodic benefit expense (income)
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service costs
Defined Contribution Plans
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Funded status of the plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Aggregate amounts charged to expense
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Foreign currency translation
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Components of net periodic benefit cost for the plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit expense for the plans
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Transfer in from level 2
Defined Benefit Plan, Transfers Between Measurement Levels
Pension assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Pension obligations
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Net pension liabilities
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization netted against equity earnings in affiliates and revenues)
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative Liabilities, Current
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative Assets, Noncurrent
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative Assets, Current
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net [Abstract]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Derivative [Member]
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative Liabilities, Noncurrent
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Assets
Liabilities subject to master netting agreement
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Liabilities
Net liabilities subject to master netting agreement
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Assets subject to master netting agreement
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Number of derivative instruments held
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effect of Derivative Instruments of the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income (ineffective portion)
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Stock Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Stock Compensation Plans
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Divestitures, net
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Cash dividends paid by First Data Corporation to Parent
Dividends, Cash
Due to Related Parties, Current
Due to unconsolidated merchant alliances
Due from Joint Ventures, Current
Due from unconsolidated merchant alliances
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Differences between effective tax rates and the statutory rates
Reconciliation of the Company's effective tax rates and the statutory rates
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Effective tax rate (as a percent)
Effective tax rate expenses (benefits) (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Federal statutory rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Expense)
Nontaxable income from noncontrolling interests (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowances (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes
Prior year adjustments (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Other (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingencies
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits (as a percent)
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Compensation and benefit liabilities
Specified period of recognition of unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation expense, related to non-vested awards
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance
Net operating revenues
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Investment in Affiliates
Amount by which the total of the entities investments in affiliates exceeded its proportionate share of the investees' net assets
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Direct voting interest held (as a percent)
Distributions received from equity method investments
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Unaudited financial information related to income statement
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]
Total assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity [Abstract]
Additional information
Unaudited financial information related to balance sheet
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
Total liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities
Net income
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Investment in Affiliates
Registered investment companies, Equity funds
Equity Funds [Member]
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Results
Presentation
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value
Total
Executive Officer
Executive Officer [Member]
Facility Closure
Facility Closing [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales
Sales
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the end of the period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements
Settlements
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Total realized gains included in product sales and other
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments carried and measured at fair value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total gains or losses (realized or unrealized) included in other comprehensive income
Total unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Non-recurring basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Schedule of reconciliation of level 3 financial instruments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used for fair value measurement
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Settlement assets
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Schedule of carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3), Contingent consideration
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of level 3 financial instruments related to contingent consideration
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Contingent liabilities
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the end of the period
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Federal
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financing [Domain]
Financing [Axis]
Estimated useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated future aggregate amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Components of other intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Net of Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Fixed income securities
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed income investments
Fixed Income Investments [Member]
Registered investment companies, Fixed income funds
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Foreign plans
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign currency derivative contracts
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Foreign
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Derivative financial instruments (losses) and gains
Derivative financial instruments losses
General Business Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
General business
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill, net
Goodwil, gross
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill, gross
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Deconsolidation
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other adjustments (primarily foreign currency)
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Changes to goodwill
Purchase price adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Acquisitions
Changes to goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Impairments
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Accumulated impairment losses
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Accrued warranty balances
Estimate of maximum potential future payments under the guarantees
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Instrument Type [Domain]
Instrument [Axis]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Foreign
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax examination
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income tax uncertainties
Unrecognized tax benefits
Income tax uncertainties
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Loss before income taxes and equity earnings in affiliates
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
(Loss) income before income taxes and equity earnings in affiliates
Equity earnings in affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
FDC equity earnings
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Domestic
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income tax benefit
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income tax (expense) benefit
Estimated interest (pretax)
Income Tax Examination, Interest from Examination
Undisputed income taxes due
Income Tax Examination, Liability Recorded
Noncontrolling interest tax expense
Income Tax Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Expense)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
(Benefit) provision for income taxes:
Disputed adjustments
Income Tax Examination, Range of Possible Losses
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Income tax payments, net of refunds received
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest activity
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities
Accounts payable and other liabilities, current and long-term
Accounts receivable, current and long-term
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes
Income tax accounts
Increase (decrease) in cash, excluding the effects of acquisitions and dispositions, resulting from changes in:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Other assets, current and long-term
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
(Decrease) increase in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and dispositions
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
First Data trade name
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Accrued interest expense
Interest Payable, Current
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest and other receivables
Interest Receivable and Other Assets
Interest rate swap contracts
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest rate swap
Interest Paid
Interest paid
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest rate contracts
IRS
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Federal
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Investment Income, Nonoperating
Investment (losses) and gains
Investment Securities
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Totals, Cost
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of maturity information for the investments in debt securities
Investment in affiliates
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
Investment Securities
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Investment Securities
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investment Securities
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Totals, Fair Value
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Amount of debt issued
Outstanding letters of credit
Land
Land [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Operating Leases
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letters of credit
Letters of Credit
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities at fair value
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Total liabilities
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and equity
Amount available
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Credit commitment
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Commitment fees (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Commitment fee on undrawn portion (as a percent)
Letters of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Remaining amount available
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Amount outstanding
Line of Credit [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Letters of credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Current portion of long-term borrowings
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term borrowings, fair value
Long-term Debt [Member]
Long-term borrowings
Long-term borrowings
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2016
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
2017
Investments
Long-term Investments
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Thereafter
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments and contingencies
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Maximum possible ranges of losses in excess of any amounts accrued
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Minimum possible ranges of losses in excess of any amounts accrued
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Business Combinations, Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisition
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Future aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt
Maximum [Member]
Maximum
Minimum [Member]
Minimum
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the end of the period
Distributions and dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Registered investment companies, Cash management fund
Money Market Funds [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Net loss attributable to First Data Corporation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net (loss) income attributable to First Data Corporation
Net loss attributable to FDC
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in financing activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
New Accounting Guidance
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-operating income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Number of segments
Number of Operating Segments
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives Not Qualifying for Hedge Accounting
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future minimum aggregate rental commitments due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Segments [Member]
Totals
Total rent expense for operating leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance on state net operating losses
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating (loss) profit
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Future minimum aggregate rental commitments under all noncancelable operating leases, net of sublease income
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Pretax Gain (Loss) Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Pretax Gain (Loss) Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Unrealized gains on securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net-of-Tax Amount
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent
Other non-cash and non-operating items, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total other current assets
Pretax Gain (Loss) Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total other long-term assets
Pension liability adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net-of-Tax Amount
Loss, net of income taxes, recorded in other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Pretax Gain (Loss) Amount
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Impairments included in product sales and other
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other intangibles
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Other long-term assets:
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net, Available-for-sale Securities
Gross losses included in earnings as a result of impairment
Impairment charges
Impairments included in product sales and other
Pretax Gain (Loss) Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Net gains or (losses) reclassified out of OCI into earnings, net of tax
Net gains reclassified out of OCI into earnings, net of tax
Unrealized gains on hedging activities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Net-of-Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Increase in fair value of derivative that qualifies for hedge accounting
Unrecognized gain/(loss) arising during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Pension liability adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Amortization of deferred gains/(losses) to net periodic benefit expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gains or (losses) included in OCI, net of tax
Net unrealized gains included in OCI, net of tax
Other current liabilities:
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Nonoperating Income
Other
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total other current liabilities
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Long-term investment securities
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other income (expense)
Other income (expense)
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total other long-term liabilities
Other long-term liabilities:
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax
Net-of-Tax Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net-of-Tax Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Parent Company [Member]
FDC Parent Company
First Data
First Data Corporation Shareholder
Parent [Member]
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Payments related to other businesses previously acquired
Payments for (Proceeds from) Previous Acquisition
Additional consideration paid (received)
Payments of Capital Distribution
Distributions paid to equity holders
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs
Debt modification (payments) proceeds and related financing costs, net
Fees related to Other Debt Financing Costs
Fees in conjunction with the debt exchange
Debt modification proceeds (payments) and related financing costs, net
Additions to property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Current year acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Net cash paid for acquisitions
Net cash paid for acquisitions
Net cash consideration
Current period acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Payments to secure customer service contracts, including outlays for conversion, and capitalized systems development costs
Purchases
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Purchase price, cash paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Initial consideration, cash
Contributions to equity method investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Amount funded to an equity method investee
Cash dividends
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Cash dividends
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Purchase of noncontrolling interests
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Defined benefit pension plan
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Equity index funds
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Proceeds from dispositions, net of expenses paid and cash disposed
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Short-term borrowings, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from sales
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Net loss
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) income
Net (loss) income
Net benefit after tax
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,100.4 (2013) and $1,024.3 (2012)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amounts charged to expense for the depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, including equipment under capital lease
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited)
Reportable Segment [Member]
Total reported segments
Premium paid related to tender offer and debt repurchase
Redemption Premium
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Accounts Receivable and Leasing Receivables
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $37.9 (2013) and $33.3 (2012)
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
Reconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile to "Net loss attributable to First Data Corporation"
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of reportable segment depreciation and amortization amounts to the consolidated balances
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Summary of the redeemable noncontrolling interest activity
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Related party transactions
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Payment to related party
Management fees
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Related Party Transactions
Related Party [Axis]
Principal payments on long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Restatement adjustment
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted stock
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Regulatory and escrowed cash
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Approximate Number of Employees
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring, net
Restructuring Charges
Total pretax charge, net of reversals
Expense provision
Cash payments and other
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Utilization of restructuring accruals
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net pretax benefits (charges), incurred by segment
Restructuring charges and reversal of restructuring accruals
Impairments and litigation and regulatory Settlements
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring accrual reversals
Changes in estimates
Restructuring Reserve
Remaining accrual at the beginning of the period
Remaining accrual at the end of the period
Accumulated loss
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Loss
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from External Customers
External revenue
Internal revenue
Eliminations of intersegment revenues
Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Revenue
Information concerning principal geographic areas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues
Revenues
Revenues
Contra-revenue
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
Senior secured revolving credit facility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected term
Weighted-average remaining term for options exercisable at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted-average remaining term for options outstanding at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions
As previously reported
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Increase (Decrease) from Amounts Previously Reported
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
As corrected
Scenario, Actual [Member]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Schedule of information concerning principal geographic areas
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of income tax (benefits) provisions
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of financial instruments carried and measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of stock option activity
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the components of net periodic benefit cost for the plans
Schedule of the components of net periodic benefit expense (income) for the defined benefit pension plans
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the components of other income (expense)
Schedule of reconciliation of the changes in the plans' projected benefit obligations and fair value of assets as well as a statement of the funded status
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amounts associated with total rent expense for operating leases
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Summary of activity in other comprehensive income related to derivative instruments classified as cash flow hedges and as a net investment hedge
Summary of activity in other comprehensive income related to derivative instruments classified as net investment hedges
Schedule of businesses and assets acquired and initial consideration
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of weighted-average assumptions for estimating fair value of stock options granted
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value measurement using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of borrowings
Schedule of future aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effective tax rates differ from statutory rates
Schedule of reconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated future aggregate amortization expense
Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of derivative instruments portfolio
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum aggregate rental commitments due under all noncancelable operating leases, net of sublease income
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net assets acquired and net cash paid for acquisitions (at date of acquisition) for businesses and assets other than equity method investments
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
Summary of quarterly results
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of principal components of deferred tax items
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the financial position
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Summary of restricted stock award and restricted stock unit activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of gross unrealized losses and fair value of the investments in a continuous unrealized loss position, aggregated by investment category and length of time
Summary of activity in other comprehensive income, net of tax
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment securities
Schedule of components of other intangibles
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the cash flows
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of income tax effects allocated to and the cumulative balance of each component of OCI
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the results of operations
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the selling, general and administrative line item of the consolidated statements of operations
Investment in affiliates
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Schedule of changes to goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Summary of net pretax benefits (charges), incurred by segment
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Summary of utilization of restructuring accruals
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
SCHEDULE II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Schedule of The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Secured Debt [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Senior secured term loan
United States
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reconciliation of reportable segment amounts to the consolidated balances
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Reconciliation of reportable segment depreciation and amortization amounts to the consolidated balances
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating segment results
Segment assets
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Reconciliation of reportable segment amounts to the consolidated balances
Segment Information
International
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Two [Member]
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment
Total segment reporting revenues
Segment Revenues
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment [Domain]
Operating segment results
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
11.25% senior subordinated notes due 2016
11.25% Senior unsecured subordinated notes due 2016
Settlement assets
Settlement Assets, Current
Total current settlement assets
Potential settlements with certain states and foreign countries
Settlement with Taxing Authority [Member]
Undisputed
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Total fair value of shares vested (in dollars)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Awards/Units
Share-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Cancelled / Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Cancelled / Forfeited (in shares)
Non-vested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock compensation plans
Non-vested at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Non-vested at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Cancelled / Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Fair value of stock (in dollars per share)
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Dividend yield (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Volatility (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Fair value of options (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised (in dollars)
Options exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options
Number of shares authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted-average assumptions for estimating fair value of stock options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Cancelled / Forfeited (in shares)
Stock plan modification expenses
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Incremental Compensation Cost
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)
Award Type [Domain]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Short-term investment securities
Short-term Debt
Short-term borrowings
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-Term Borrowings
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Weighted average interest rates (as a percent)
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Reasonably possible decrease in uncertain income tax liabilities within the next twelve months
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Reasonably possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits liability within the next twelve months
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Software development costs
Software Development [Member]
Software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Software acquired
Software [Member]
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
State and local
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Business Segments [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Geographical [Axis]
Stock Options [Member]
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercised (in shares)
Total equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
First Data Corporation stockholder's (deficit) equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
First Data Corporation stockholder's deficit:
Total First Data Corporation stockholder's deficit
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
First Data Corporation stockholder's (deficit) equity
First Data Corporation stockholder's equity
First Data Corporation Stockholder's Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
First Data Corporation Stockholder's Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Ownership percentage in Guarantors
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions
Summary Investment Holdings [Table Text Block]
Schedule of principal components of the investment securities
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Statement of Operations Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Temporary Equity, Net Income
Share of income
Other
Temporary Equity, Other Changes
Balance at the end of the period
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at the beginning of the period
Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value
Adjustments to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
Adjustment to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
Adjustment to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Types of Financial Instruments [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
U.S. plans
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
U.S. plan
Cumulative accrued interest and penalties (net of related tax benefits)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Increases for tax positions related to the current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the end of the period
Uncertain income tax liabilities
Accrued interest expense and the cumulative accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued [Abstract]
Decreases due to the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Decreases for cash settlements with taxing authorities
Uncertain income tax liabilities decreased as a result of agreements reached with the IRS
Increases for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Amount of tax positions included in unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Current year accrued interest expense (net of related tax benefits)
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. Government guaranteed agency securities
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
State and municipal obligations
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Increase to the valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance [Abstract]
Valuation allowance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Additions, Charged to Costs and Expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Valuation Allowance, Amount
Valuation allowances
Balance at Beginning of Period
Balance at End of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Additions, Reclassifications from Other Accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
SCHEDULE II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]