Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net (loss) income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$ (5,527)	$ 76,533	$ 52,746	$ 334,826
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax	62	25	962	578
Net unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities, net of tax	(222)	589	(4,667)	967
Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, net of tax	7,950	12,151	28,943	35,115
Foreign currency translations	19,140	19,025	(40,618)	(883)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	26,930	31,790	(15,380)	35,777
Total comprehensive (loss) income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$ 21,403	$ 108,323	$ 37,366	$ 370,603
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2013