Revenue Recognition Contract with Customer, Asset (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Investment Management Income Receivable	$ 5,635	$ 5,509

Fees earned from investment management wealth and advisory services but not yet received as of the end of the reporting period.

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Name:	indb_InvestmentManagementIncomeReceivable
Namespace Prefix:	indb_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant