Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Diebold Nixdorf AG
Wincor Nixdorf [Member]
Wincor Nixdorf [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net, non-routine income (expense)
Non Routine Expenses Net
Non Routine Expenses Net.
Inventory Write-down
Inventory Write-down
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Purchase Accounting Pretax Charge Amortization Expense
Purchase Accounting Pretax Charge Amortization Expense
Purchase Accounting Pretax Charge Amortization Expense
Number of customers that account for greater than 10% of revenue
Number Of Customers That Account For Greater Than Ten Percent Of Revenue
Number Of Customers That Account For Greater Than Ten Percent Of Revenue
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Eurodollar [Member]
Eurodollar [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Term Loan A-1 Facility [Member]
Term Loan A-1 Facility [Member]
Term Loan A-1 Facility [Member]
2022 Term Loan A Facility [Member]
2022 Term Loan A Facility [Member]
2022 Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Uncommitted Line of Credit [Member]
Uncommitted Line of Credit [Member]
Uncommitted Line of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
2020 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2020 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2020 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2022 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2022 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2022 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
June 2015 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
June 2015 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
June 2015 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Term Loan B USD [Member]
Term Loan B USD [Member]
Term Loan B USD [Member]
Delayed Draw Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Delayed Draw Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Delayed Draw Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Term Loan B EUR [Member]
Term Loan B EUR [Member]
Term Loan B EUR [Member]
Debt Instruments [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity under credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Line of credit facility expiration period
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period
Repayments of Other Debt
Repayments of Other Debt
Weighted average interest rate on credit facility borrowings outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Amount available under credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt
Repricing Premium Percentage
Repricing Premium Percentage
Repricing Premium Percentage
Total Net Leverage Ratio
Total Net Leverage Ratio
Total Net Leverage Ratio
Other debt borrowings
Proceeds from Other Debt
Net Debt To EBITDA Leverage Ratio
Net Debt To EBITDA Leverage Ratio
Net Debt To EBITDA Leverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Proceeds from lines of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Adjusted EBITDA To Net Interest Expense Coverage Ratio
Adjusted EBITDA To Net Interest Expense Coverage Ratio
Adjusted EBITDA To Net Interest Expense Coverage Ratio
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Fees to creditors
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Anticipated repayments of debt
Anticipated repayments of debt
Anticipated repayments of debt
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship By Income Statement Location By Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward and Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Currency Forward Agreements EUR to GBP [Member]
Currency Forward Agreements EUR to GBP [Member]
Currency Forward Agreements EUR to GBP [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Number of foreign currency option contracts
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Notional amount
Notional Amount of Derivatives
Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s).
Gain (loss) recognized on non-designated derivative instruments:
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Net sales
Revenues
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Foreign exchange loss, net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Gain (loss) recognized on non-designated derivative instruments, total
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document [Domain]
Document [Domain]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Type
Document Type
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Other Americas
Americas Other [Member]
Americas Other [Member]
Americas [Member]
Americas [Member]
Germany
GERMANY
Other EMEA
EMEA other [Member]
EMEA other [Member]
EMEA [Member]
EMEA [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Other international
Other International [Member]
Other International [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Market Value
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair value and carrying value of the Company's debt instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Renewal Term
Lessee, Finance Lease, Renewal Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed, Next Fiscal Year
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Year that rate reaches ultimate trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Year Health Care Cost Trend Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation and Equity Policy [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation and Equity Policy [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2024
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Debt Excluding Debt Issuance Costs
Debt Excluding Debt Issuance Costs
Debt Excluding Debt Issuance Costs
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Warranty accrual
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves
Deferred compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Other
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Inventories
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Deferred revenue
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Pensions, post-retirement and other benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards (NOL's)
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Capital loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards
State deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, State Taxes
Lease liability
Deferred Tax Asset, Lease Liability
Deferred Tax Asset, Lease Liability
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowances
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill
Undistributed earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Right-of-use assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax (liability)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Foreign Plan [Member]
Foreign Plan [Member]
NETHERLANDS
NETHERLANDS
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Retail [Member]
Retail [Member]
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
US Treasury Securities [Member]
US Treasury Securities [Member]
US Treasury and Government [Member]
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Residential [Member]
Residential [Member]
Residential [Member]
Buyout Private Equity Funds [Member]
Buyout Private Equity Funds [Member]
Buyout Private Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Other common collective trusts
Other common collective trusts [Member]
Other common collective trusts [Member]
Multi-strategy hedge funds
Hedge Funds, Multi-strategy [Member]
Private equity funds
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Real estate
Real Estate [Member]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Pension Benefits
Pension Plan [Member]
Other Benefits
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Acquired benefit plans and other
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Business Combination
Plan Assets Redemptions per Period
Plan Assets Redemptions per Period
Plan Assets Redemptions per Period
Actual allocation percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Actuarial loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Settlements, plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Payment for Settlement
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Reimbursement from CTA
Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Reimbursement from CTA
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Reimbursement from CTA
Post-retirement
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months
Expected rate of return period
Defined Benefit Plan, Period of Return for Fixed Income Investments From Discount Rate Assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Period of Return for Fixed Income Investments From Discount Rate Assumptions
Cost recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments
Plan Asset Underlying Investment Redemption Notice
Plan Asset Underlying Investment Redemption Notice
Plan Asset Underlying Investment Redemption Notice
2018, gross
Gross Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Next Twelve Months
Amount of gross other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan expected to be paid in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement
Defined Benefits Plan, Expected Future Reimbursement from CTA, Net Fiscal Year
Defined Benefits Plan, Expected Future Reimbursement from CTA, Net Fiscal Year
Defined Benefits Plan, Expected Future Reimbursement from CTA, Net Fiscal Year
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Finance Leases Financing Receivable [Member]
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance lease receivables sold
Financing Receivable, Significant Sales
Gross minimum lease receivable
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received
Allowance for credit losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses
Estimated unguaranteed residual values
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Unguaranteed Residual Values of Leased Property
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Minimum Payments To Be Received And Unguaranteed Residual Values
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Minimum Payments To Be Received And Unguaranteed Residual Values
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Minimum Payments To Be Received And Unguaranteed Residual Values
Unearned interest income
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Unearned Interest Income
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Unearned Interest Income
Unearned residuals
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Unearned Residuals
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Unearned Residuals
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Unearned Interest Income And Residuals
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Unearned Interest Income And Residuals
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Unearned Interest Income And Residuals
Total
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Receivable Net
Capital Leases Net Investment In Sales Type Leases Receivable Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring accrual balances and related activity
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Restructuring Reserve
Liabilities incurred
Restructuring Charges
Liabilities acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Restructuring Liabilities
Liabilities paid/settled
Payments for Restructuring
Balance at end of period
Major classes of inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Components of Lease Expense [Abstract]
Components of Lease Expense [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Expense
Operating Lease, Expense
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Variable Lease, Cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Unrecognized Cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-Average Period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, no par value
Preferred Stock, No Par Value
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Debt Balances
Long-term Debt, by Type, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Notes payable – current
Notes Payable, Current [Abstract]
Uncommitted Lines Of Credit
Uncommitted Lines Of Credit
Uncommitted lines of credit.
Unsecured Debt, Current
Unsecured Debt, Current
Other
Other Long-term Debt, Current
Notes payable
Notes Payable, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, by Type Alternative [Abstract]
Revolving credit facility
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term debt
Other
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Long-term debt excluding debt issuance costs
Long-Term Debt Excluding Debt Issuance Costs
Long-Term Debt Excluding Debt Issuance Costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]
GUARANTEES AND PRODUCT WARRANTIES
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Liability Type [Axis]
Liability Type [Axis]
Liability Type
liability type [Domain]
liability type [Domain]
[Domain] for liability type
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Trade receivables, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Intercompany receivables
Due from Affiliate, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current, Including Assets Held For Sale
Other Assets, Current, Including Assets Held For Sale
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Securities and other investments
Long-term Investments
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Investment in subsidiaries
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Long-term intercompany receivables
Due from Affiliates
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent, Including Right Of Use Assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent, Including Right Of Use Assets
Total assets
Assets
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Intercompany payable
Due to Affiliate, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Payroll and other benefits liabilities
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Other Liabilities, Current, Including Liabilities Held For Sale
Other Liabilities, Current, Including Liabilities Held For Sale
Other Liabilities, Current, Including Liabilities Held For Sale
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Pensions, post-retirement and other benefits
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent
Long-term intercompany payable
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other liabilities, noncurrent, including lease obligations and deferred income taxes
Other liabilities, noncurrent, including lease obligations and deferred income taxes
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Total Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan, By Employee Contribution [Axis]
Defined Contribution Plan, By Employee Contribution [Axis]
Defined Contribution Plan, By Employee Contribution [Domain]
Defined Contribution Plan, By Employee Contribution [Domain]
Employee Contributions First Six Percent [Member]
Employee Contributions First Six Percent [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Retirement savings plan basic match
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Participant Contribution Percentage
Defined Contribution Plan, Participant Contribution Percentage
Defined Contribution Plan, Participant Contribution Percentage
Statutory tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
State and local taxes (net of federal tax benefit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Brazil non-taxable incentive
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
Valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Barbados loan restructuring
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Restructuring Charges, Amount
Netherlands liquidation deferred tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Amount
Goodwill impairment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount
Foreign tax rate differential
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Tax on unremitted foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount
Accrual adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Tax Act - rate impact on deferred tax balance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
U.S. taxed foreign income
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount
Business tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Non-deductible (non-taxable) items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Amount
Return to provision and prior year true up
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Withholding tax and other taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Other, Amount
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2017-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2017-09 [Member]
Restatement [Axis]
Restatement [Axis]
Restatement [Domain]
Restatement [Domain]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Inspur (Suzhou) Financial Technology Service Co Ltd [Member]
Inspur (Suzhou) Financial Technology Service Co Ltd [Member]
Inspur (Suzhou) Financial Technology Service Co Ltd joint venture [Member]
Aisino-Wincor Retail And Banking Systems (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd [Member]
Aisino-Wincor Retail And Banking Systems (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd [Member]
Aisino-Wincor Retail And Banking Systems (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of sales - services
Cost Of Sales Services [Member]
Cost Of Sales Services.
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Cash Flow Depreciation presentation reclassification [Member]
Cash Flow Depreciation presentation reclassification [Member]
Cash Flow Depreciation presentation reclass [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Aisino JV [Domain]
Aisino JV [Domain]
Aisino JV [Domain]
Kony, Inc. [Member]
Kony, Inc. [Member]
Kony, Inc. [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Prior Period Adjustment [Abstract]
Prior Period Adjustment [Abstract]
Impairment of assets
Asset Impairment Charges
Net loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic and diluted loss per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Service Cost of Sales Error Correction
Service Cost of Sales Error Correction
Service Cost of Sales Error Correction
Cash Flow Depreciation Reclassification
Cash Flow Depreciation Reclassification
Cash Flow Depreciation Reclassification
Current assets held for sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current
Current liabilities held for sale
Liabilities Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group
Liabilities Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification
Contract with Customer, Asset, Credit Loss Expense
Contract with Customer, Asset, Credit Loss Expense
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Research, development and engineering expense
Research and Development Expense
Cash equivalents, maturity period
Cash Equivalents, Maturity Period
Cash Equivalents, Maturity Period
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Amortization of unrecognized net gain (loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Pensions, Threshold for Amortization of Unrecognized Net Gain (Loss) If Gain (Loss) exceeds Greater of Projected Benefit Obligation Or Market-Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pensions, Threshold for Amortization of Unrecognized Net Gain (Loss) If Gain (Loss) exceeds Greater of Projected Benefit Obligation Or Market-Value of Plan Assets
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Cost Method Investments
Cost Method Investments
Gain on Sale of Investments
Gain on Sale of Investments
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land and land improvements
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Building and building improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery, tools and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Computer equipment
Computer Equipment [Member]
Computer software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Tooling
Tools, Dies and Molds [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property plant and equipment, net
Estimated useful life, minimum (years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Depreciation
Depreciation
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases related to current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance at December 31
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Translation adjustment
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign currency hedges
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Translation adjustment (net of tax of $4.9, $(2.7) and $8.4, respectively)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign currency hedges (net of tax of $(0.4), $(1.2) and $0.2, respectively)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Interest rate hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax [Abstract]
Net (loss) income recognized in other comprehensive income (net of tax of $0.7, $0.3 and $(1.7), respectively)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Less: reclassification adjustments for amounts recognized in net (loss) income (net of tax of $(0.3), $(0.6) and $(0.1), respectively)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Total interest rate hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Pension and other post-retirement benefits:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Net actuarial losses recognized during the year (net of tax of $0.6, $(1.1) and $(3.3), respectively)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Prior service (benefit) cost occurring during the year (net of tax of $0.0, $0.0 and $(0.5), respectively)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), after Tax
Net actuarial (gain) loss occurring during the year (net of tax of $(3.1), $(4.0) and $(6.6), respectively)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Net actuarial losses recognized due to settlement (net of tax of $(0.1), $(1.3) and $0.4, respectively)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), after Tax
Acquired benefit plans and other (net of tax of $(0.4), $0.0 and $1.5, respectively)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Newly Accounted Plans
other comprehensive income (loss), defined benefit plan, newly accounted plans
Currency impact (net of tax of $0.0, $(0.3) and $(1.9), respectively)
Defined Benefit Plan Currency Impact
Defined Benefit Plan Currency Impact
Total pension and other postretirement benefits, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Other
Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of earnings per share under the treasury stock method and the effect on the weighted-average number of shares of dilutive potential common stock:
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Numerator
Earnings Per Share Numerator [Abstract]
Earnings per share numerator.
Income (loss) used in basic and diluted loss per share
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
Denominator
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted-average number of common shares used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (1)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Net loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Anti-dilutive shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earning Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share.
Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares (shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Incremental shares, excluded from dilutive calculation, due to resulting in operating loss
Incremental Shares Excluded From Dilutive Calculation Due To Resulting in Operating Loss
Number of incremental weighted average shares excluded from dilutive calculation due to an operating loss on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Summary of Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Other Restructuring
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
DN Now Plan [Member]
DN Now Plan [Member]
DN Now Plan [Member]
DN2020 Plan [Member]
DN2020 Plan [Member]
DN2020 Plan [Member]
Strategic Alliance Plan [Member]
Strategic Alliance Plan [Member]
Strategic Alliance Plan [Member]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Eurasia Banking Segment [Member]
Eurasia Banking Segment [Member]
Eurasia Banking Segment [Member]
Americas Banking Segment [Member]
Americas Banking Segment [Member]
Americas Banking Segment [Member]
Retail Segment [Member]
Retail Segment [Member]
Retail Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Costs incurred to date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Right-of-use operating lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Total leased assets
Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total lease liabilities
Lease Liability
Lease Liability
Investments
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Components For Finance Lease Receivables
Schedule Of Components For Finance Lease Receivables [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Components For Finance Lease Receivables [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivables, Minimum Payments
Schedule of Financing Receivables, Minimum Payments [Table Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table Text Block]
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill and Other Assets [Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Assets [Text Block]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Interest Rate Hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Interest Rate Hedge [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Interest Rate Hedge [Member]
Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Net actuarial losses recognized during the year (net of tax of $0.6 and $(1.1), respectively)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Net actuarial gains (losses) recognized due to settlement (net of tax of $(0.1) and $(1.3), respectively)
Currency impact (net of tax of $0.0 and $(0.3), respectively)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Total reclassifications for the period
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Adjustment for Settlement or Curtailment Gain (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Adjustment for Settlement or Curtailment Gain (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Currency Impact, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Currency Impact, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Currency Impact, Tax
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Charged to costs and expenses
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Charged to other accounts (1)
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Other Account
Deductions (2)
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
Balance at December 31
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted-average volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Risk free interest rate, Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Risk free interest rate, Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
U.S. Plans
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Recognition/establishment of Germany benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Recognition And Establishment Of Foreign Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Recognition And Establishment Of Foreign Benefit Obligation
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Recognized net actuarial loss
Curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailment
Net periodic pension benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Leases [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Leases [Abstract]
Operating - operating cash flows
Operating Lease, Payments
Finance - financing cash flows
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Finance - operating cash flows
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Operating leases
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Finance leases
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain]
Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement [Member]
Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement [Member]
Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Indirect Tax Liability [Member]
Indirect Tax Liability [Member]
Indirect Tax Liability [Member]
Thailand Customs Matter [Member]
Thailand Customs Matter [Member]
Thailand Customs Matter [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Range of possible loss, portion not accrued
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Recurring Cash Compensation Per Share Net Of Tax
Recurring Cash Compensation Per Share Net Of Tax
Recurring Cash Compensation Per Share Net Of Tax
Shares Repurchased Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Shares Repurchased Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Shares Repurchased Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Three year graded vest [Member]
Three year graded vest [Member]
Three year graded vest [Member]
Performance Shares
Schedule Of Nonvested Performance Based Units Activity Abstract
Schedule of nonvested performance based units activity.
Unvested, Shares, Beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Forfeited, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Vested, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Granted, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Unvested, Shares, Ending balance
Unvested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, Weighted-average grant-date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, Weighted-average grant-date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Ending balance
Changes in warranty liability balance
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Beginning balance
Transferred to assets held for sale
Goodwill, Transfers
Currency translation adjustment
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Divestitures
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Ending balance
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Kony Inc [Member]
Kony Inc [Member]
Kony Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Realized gain (losses) from sale of securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Cash surrender value of insurance contracts
Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Amount
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Strategic Alliance, Ownership Percentage
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Fair value and carrying value of the Company's debt instruments
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Senior Notes Noncurrent Fair Value
Senior Notes Noncurrent Fair Value
Senior Notes Noncurrent Fair Value
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Restructuring charges (benefits) within continuing operations by reporting segments
Restructuring Charges For Segments [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Charges for Segments.
Cumulative total restructuring costs [Table Text Block]
Cumulative total restructuring costs [Table Text Block]
Cumulative total restructuring costs by segment and activity
Restructuring accrual balances and related activity
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common Shares
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Shares
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Total Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated Shareholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance (shares)
Shares, Issued
Balance
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Stock options exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Restricted stock units issued, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Share-based compensation issued
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Share-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Dividends declared and paid
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Treasury shares
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Accounting principle change
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Increase Decrease to Equity
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Increase Decrease to Equity
Reclassification of guaranteed dividend to accrued liabilities
Reclassification Of Temporary Equity To Liability
Reclassification Of Temporary Equity To Liability
Reclassification From Noncontrolling Interests To Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Reclassification From Noncontrolling Interests To Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Reclassification From Noncontrolling Interests To Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders, net
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Acquisitions and divestitures, net
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Balance (shares)
Balance
Cost of sales - products
Cost Of Sales Products [Member]
Cost Of Sales Products.
Selling and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Research, development and engineering expense
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Loss on sale of real estate [Member]
Gain on sale of real estate [Member]
Gain on sale of real estate [Member]
Schedule of restructuring and related costs
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Transferred over Time [Member]
Transferred over Time [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Service [Member]
Service [Member]
Product [Member]
Product [Member]
Net Sales
Net Sales
Net Sales percentage
Net sales summary by segment
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
EMEA Segment [Member]
Eurasia Banking and EMEA Segment [Member]
Eurasia Banking and EMEA Segment [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Number of Reporting Units
Number of Reporting Units
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Amortization expense on capitalized software
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Translation adjustment and foreign currency hedges, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Net income recognized in other comprehensive income, interest rate hedges, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Derivatives, reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in net income, tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Net actuarial loss recognized during the year, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Costs Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Costs Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Costs Arising During Period, Tax
Net actuarial (gains) losses occurring during the year, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Net actuarial losses recognized due to settlement, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Newly Accounted Plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Newly Accounted Plans, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Newly Accounted Plans, Tax
Currency impact, tax
Treasury shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Common Shares, $1.25 Par Value
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Proceeds from Other Debt
Repayments of Other Debt
Leases, Operating and Financing Leases
Lessee, Operating and Financing Leases [Text Block]
Lessee, Operating and Financing Leases [Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangible assets, net
Other Intangible Assets Including Indefinite Lived [Member]
Other Intangible Assets Including Indefinite Lived
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Trade receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts of $42.2 and $58.2, respectively
Other assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated shareholders' equity
Preferred shares, no par value, 1,000,000 authorized shares, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common shares, $1.25 par value, 125,000,000 authorized shares, (92,208,247 and 91,345,451 issued shares, 76,813,013 and 76,174,025 outstanding shares, respectively)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury shares, at cost (15,395,234 and 15,171,426 shares, respectively)
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated shareholders' equity
Total equity
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments [Table Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
One year vest [Member]
One year vest [Member]
One year vest [Member]
Restricted Stock Units
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Award Activity Abstract
Schedule of share based compensation restricted stock units award activity.
Vested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value
Maturities of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Maturities of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less: Present value discount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability
2020
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
2021
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2022
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2023
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2024
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less: Present value discount
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lease liability
Finance Lease, Liability
Divestitures [Abstract]
Divestitures [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Computation of earnings (loss) per share under the treasury stock method and the effect on the weighted-average number of shares of dilutive potential common stock:
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Guarantees and Product Warranties (Textuals)
Guarantees And Product Warranties (Textuals) [Abstract]
Guarantees and product warranties.
Maximum future payment obligations
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Standby letters of credit
Standby Letters Of Credit
Standby letters of credit.
Liability associated with Standby letters of credit
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Changes in warranty liability balance
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Current period accruals
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Current period settlements
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Currency translation
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Balance at December 31
Options outstanding and exercisable under the Company's 1991 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding, Shares, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Expired or forfeited, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Granted, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Outstanding, Shares, ending balance
Options exercisable, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options vested and expected to vest, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired or forfeited, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted, Weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price, ending balance
Options exercisable, Weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Option exercisable, Weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Option exercisable, aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Options vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Gain (loss) recognized on non-designated derivative instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Income Taxes by Balance Sheet Account
Schedule of Deferred Income Taxes by Balance Sheet Account [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Income Taxes by Balance Sheet Account [Table Text Block]
Other - Americas Banking
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textuals)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textuals) [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
Fair value of non-designated foreign exchange forward contracts
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net
Notional amount of pay-fixed receive-variable interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Derivatives, at Fair Value, Net
Interest Rate Derivatives, at Fair Value, Net
Interest expense
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Anticipated Annual Synergies
Anticipated Annual Synergies
Anticipated Annual Synergies
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Axis]
Dividends, per share, cash paid
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Number of Shares Authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total fair value of stock options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Issuance of common shares
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Number Of Common Shares Issued Per Award
Number Of Common Shares Issued Per Award
Number Of Common Shares Issued Per Award
Total fair value of deferred shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
INVESTMENTS
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Outstanding Debt Balances
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Cash Flows Related To Debt Borrowings And Repayments [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Cash Flows Related To Debt Borrowings And Repayments [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Cash Flows Related To Debt Borrowings And Repayments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Gross profit (1)
Gross Profit
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Receivable [Domain]
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member]
Notes Receivable [Member]
Notes Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Period Required For Considering Financing Receivable As Non Accrual Status
Period Required For Considering Financing Receivable As Non Accrual Status
Period required for considering financing receivable as non accrual status.
Period for placing financing receivables on non-accrual status
Period for placing financing receivables on non-accrual status
Period for placing financing receivables on non-accrual status
Past Due Period Of Financing Receivable Accruing Interest
Past Due Period Of Financing Receivable Accruing Interest
Past Due Period Of Financing Receivable Accruing Interest
Office [Member]
Office [Member]
Office [Member]
Industrial, Cash and Other [Member]
Industrial, Cash and Other [Member]
Industrial, Cash and Other [Member]
Long Short Equity [Member]
Long Short Equity [Member]
Long Short Equity [Member]
Arbitrage and Event Investments [Member]
Arbitrage and Event Investments [Member]
Arbitrage and Event Investments [Member]
Directional Trading, Fixed Income and Other Investments [Member]
Directional Trading, Fixed Income and Other Investments [Member]
Directional Trading, Fixed Income and Other Investments [Member]
S&P Mid Cap 400 Index Funds [Member]
S&P Mid Cap 400 Index Funds [Member]
S&P Mid Cap 400 Index Funds
Emerging markets
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Emerging Markets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Emerging Markets [Member]
Russell 1000 Fund Large Cap Index Funds [Member]
Russell 1000 Fund Large Cap Index Funds [Member]
Russell 1000 Fund Large Cap Index Funds [Member]
Special Situation Private Equity and Debt Funds [Member]
Special Situation Private Equity and Debt Funds [Member]
Special Situation Private Equity and Debt Funds [Member]
Venture Private Equity Funds [Member]
Venture Private Equity Funds [Member]
Venture Private Equity Funds [Member]
Debt Security Category [Axis]
Debt Security Category [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Categories of Investments [Domain]
Equity securities
Debt securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Other
Other Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Secondary Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Secondary Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Secondary Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Secondary Categories [Domain]
U.S. corporate bonds
Debt Security, Corporate, US [Member]
International corporate bonds
Debt Security, Corporate, Non-US [Member]
Cash and short-term investments
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Mutual funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
U.S. mid cap value
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, US, Mid Cap [Member]
U.S. small cap core
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, US, Small Cap [Member]
U.S. government
Fixed and index funds
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Other Alternative Investments [Member]
Other Alternative Investments [Member]
Other Alternative Investments [Member]
International developed markets
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, International Developed Markets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, International Developed Markets [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Target
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage
Actual
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Leases [Table Text Block]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Balance at January 1
Other comprehensive income
Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Redemption value adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value
Redemption of shares
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Reclassification of noncontrolling interest
Reclassification To Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Reclassification To Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at December 31
Business Acquisition, Number Of Ordinary Shares Tendered
Business Acquisition, Number Of Ordinary Shares Tendered
Total number of ordinary shares that have tendered in a potential acquisition pending regulatory approval.
Business Acquisition, Percentage Tendered Of Ordinary Shares Issued
Business Acquisition, Percentage Tendered Of Ordinary Shares Issued
The percentage of ordinary shares issued that have been tendered in a potential acquisition pending regulatory approval.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND EQUITY
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Pre-tax compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Total share-based compensation, net of tax
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
U.S. Foreign And State Authority
U.S. Foreign And State Authority [Member]
U.S. Foreign And State Authority [Member]
BARBADOS
BARBADOS
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Income Tax Disclosures [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosures [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosures [Line Items]
Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity
Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity
Income Tax Reversal Due To Expiration
Income Tax Reversal Due To Expiration
Income Tax Reversal Due To Expiration
Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 tax expense recorded
Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 tax expense recorded
Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 tax expense recorded
Transition Tax on Foreign Fiscal Year
Transition Tax on Foreign Fiscal Year
Transition Tax on Foreign Fiscal Year
Tax Act Of 2017 Income Tax Expense Benefit
Tax Act Of 2017 Income Tax Expense Benefit
Income Tax Expense Benefit, Tax Act Of 2017
Tax Act - rate impact on deferred tax balance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Foreign tax expense (benefit)
Recognition of tax positions, likelihood of being realized upon settlement
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Recognition of Tax Positions, Likelihood of Being Realized Upon Settlement
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Recognition of Tax Positions, Likelihood of Being Realized Upon Settlement
Income tax penalties and interest accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net loss carryforward, deferred tax asset
Operating loss carryforwards, set to expire
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Operating loss carryforwards, no expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Tax credit carryforwards, foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Tax credit carryforwards, general business
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business
Deferred tax asset, change in amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred tax liability not recognized, amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected long-term return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred income taxes - assets
Deferred income taxes - liabilities
Net deferred tax assets classified as held-for-sale
Deferred Income Tax Asset, Held For Sale
Deferred Income Tax Asset, Held For Sale
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Assets held in rabbi trusts
Assets held in rabbi trust [Member]
Assets held in a rabbi trust.
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Certificates of deposit
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Market Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value measured on recurring basis, investments
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets held in rabbi trusts
Fair Value Of Assets Held Under Trust
Fair value of assets held under trust.
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Derivative Asset
Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value Liabilities measured on recurring basis- Derivatives
Derivative Liability
Deferred compensation
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure
Total
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
2020
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Next Twelve Months
2021
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years
2022
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Three Years
2023
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years
2024
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Five Years
Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Fair Value Transfers Between Levels Amount
Fair Value Transfers Between Levels Amount
Amount of transfers of liabilities measured on a recurring basis between levels of the fair value hierarchy.
Gross profit
Selling and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net
Total operating expense
Operating Expenses
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Nonoperating
Miscellaneous, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income tax expense
Net loss
Net loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Change in benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain)
Plan participant contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Contributions by Plan Participant
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Plan Amendment
Foreign currency impact
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Acquired benefit plans and other
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Other Change
Benefit obligation at end of year
Change in plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)
Plan participant contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Plan Participant
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Foreign currency impact
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Settlements
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded status
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Amounts recognized in balance sheets
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan
Current liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current
Noncurrent liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Balance Sheet Including Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Amount of assets, liabilities and AOCI recognized in statement of financial position, for defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans.
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Prior service credit/loss recognized during the year
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Net actuarial gains (losses) recognized during the year
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Net actuarial (losses) gains occurring during the year
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Net actuarial losses recognized due to settlement
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), before Tax
Acquired benefit plans and other
Foreign currency impact
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Foreign Currency Impact, Before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Foreign Currency Impact, Before Tax
Balance at end of year
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Major classes of inventories
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Service parts
Inventory, Parts and Components, Net of Reserves
Raw materials and work in process
Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Translation
Foreign Currency Hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Foreign Currency Hedge [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Foreign Currency Hedge [Member]
Other
Accumulated Other Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Adjustments [Member]
Beginning Balance
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Ending Balance
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications within the translation component, amount excluded
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Options outstanding and exercisable under the Company's 1991 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Amount of net loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization, Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
2018
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
2023-2027
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
2019, gross
Gross Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Two
Amount of gross other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan expected to be paid in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
2020, gross
Gross Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Three
Amount of gross other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan expected to be paid in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
2021, gross
Gross Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Four
Amount of gross other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan expected to be paid in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
2022, gross
Gross Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Five
Amount of gross other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan expected to be paid in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
2023-2027, gross
Gross Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Amount of gross other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan expected to be paid in the five fiscal years after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
2018, net
Net Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Next Twelve Months
Amount of net other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan, after Medicare Part D subsidy expected to be paid in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
2019, net
Net Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Two
Amount of net other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan, after Medicare Part D subsidy expected to be paid in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
2020, net
Net Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Three
Amount of net other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan, after Medicare Part D subsidy expected to be paid in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
2021, net
Net Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Four
Amount of net other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan, after Medicare Part D subsidy expected to be paid in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
2022, net
Net Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Five
Amount of net other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan, after Medicare Part D subsidy expected to be paid in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
2023-2027, net
Net Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Amount of net other benefits from an other postretirement benefit plan, after Medicare Part D subsidy expected to be paid in the five fiscal years after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Expected To Be Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Amounts Expected To Be Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Expected To Be Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Diebold Nixdorf AG China Subsidiaries [Member]
Diebold Nixdorf AG China Subsidiaries [Member]
Diebold Nixdorf AG China Subsidiaries [Member]
Moxx and Visio [Member]
Moxx and Visio [Member]
Moxx and Visio [Member]
Projective N.V. [Member]
Projective N.V. [Member]
Projective N.V. [Member]
Legacy Diebold United Kingdom [Member]
Legacy Diebold United Kingdom [Member]
Legacy Diebold United Kingdom [Member]
Venezuela Business [Member]
Venezuela Business [Member]
Venezuela Business [Member]
Netherlands Entities [Member]
Netherlands Entities [Member]
Certain Netherlands Entities [Member]
SecurCash B.V. [Member]
SecurCash B.V. [Member]
SecurCash B.V. [Member]
Eurasia Banking Entity [Member]
Eurasia Banking Entity [Member]
Eurasia Banking Entity [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of net divestiture sales of total net sales (less than)
Percentage Of Net Divestiture Sales Of Total Net Sales
Percentage Of Net Divestiture Sales Of Total Net Sales
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonaccrual Loan and Lease Status, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonaccrual Loan and Lease Status, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
International Operations
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Acquisition
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Divestiture
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment and Long-lived Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research, Development and Engineering Costs
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Taxes on Income
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Sales Tax
Sales Tax [Policy Text Block]
Sales Tax [Policy Text Block]
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trade Receivables
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financing Receivable
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Policy for Uncollectible Amounts [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Revenue
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Policy Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interests and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Policy Text Block]
Related Party Transactions, Policy
Related Party Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Related Party Transactions, Policy [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets, Net [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other intangible asset, net [Member]
Other intangible asset, net [Member]
Other intangible asset, net [Member]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized Gain
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax
Fair Value
Long-term investments
Long-term Investments [Abstract]
Cost Basis
Unrealized Gain
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Fair Value
Supplement Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows) [Abstract]
Supplement Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows) [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Capital expenditures
Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment, Including Software
Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment, Including Software
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Proceeds from maturities of investments
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Payments for purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from divestitures and the sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Increase (decrease) in certain other assets
Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets
Capital contributions and loans paid
Payments For Capital Contributions And Loans
Payments For Capital Contributions And Loans
Proceeds from intercompany loans
Proceeds From Intercompany Loans
Proceeds From Intercompany Loans
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Debt issuance costs
Revolving debt (repayments) borrowings, net
Other debt repayments
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Other
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Capital contributions received and loans incurred
Proceeds From Capital Contributions and Loans Incurred
Proceeds From Capital Contributions and Loans Incurred
Payments on intercompany loans
Payments For Intercompany Loans
Payments For Intercompany Loans
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Add: Cash included in assets held for sale at beginning of year
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash
Less: Cash included in assets held for sale at end of year
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the year
FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Corporate and Reconciling Items [Member]
Summary of Segment Information
Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information By Segment.
Revenue from Related Parties
Revenue from Related Parties
Segment operating profit
Corporate charges not allocated back to segments
Corporate charges not allocated back to segments
Corporate charges not allocated back to segments
Impairment of assets
Restructuring charges
Net non-routine expense
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated
Reconciliation Of Operating Profit Loss From Segments To Consolidated, Amount
Reconciliation Of Operating Profit Loss From Segments To Consolidated, Amount
Other expense
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in certain assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Restructuring accrual
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve
Warranty liability
Increase Decrease In Warranty Reserve
Increase Decrease In Warranty Reserve
Certain other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
Cash flow from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Payments for acquisitions
Decrease in certain other assets
Cash flow from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Debt issuance costs
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash paid for
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Income Statement [Abstract]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Net sales
Revenues [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold [Abstract]
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Assets
Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Net loss attributable to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
Dividends declared and paid per common share