Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 15, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Average balances on hand		$ 82,600	$ 73,200
Goodwill and other intangibles		$ 17,197	3,651
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement | Other Borrowings
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs			1,800
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement | Subordinated Debt
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs			1,300
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement | Other Assets
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs			$ (3,100)
Higher One, Inc.'s Account Student Checking and Refund Management Disbursement Services Business
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Amount placed in escrow	$ 20,000
Payment period for escrow amount	2 years