Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$ 99,623	$ 100,935	$ 258,293	$ 187,239
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translations	(53,267)	25,164	(19,908)	75,981
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $32 and $(28), respectively	504	438	553	387
Net unrealized loss on investment securities, net of tax of $(548) and $(80), respectively	1,235	1,236	378	1,111
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax	10,976	8,496	22,964	17,165
Other comprehensive income	(40,552)	35,334	3,987	94,644
Comprehensive income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	59,071	136,269	262,280	281,883
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Preferred Unit Holders	4,594	4,594	9,188	9,188
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 63,665	$ 140,863	$ 271,468	$ 291,071