Employment Agreements and Retirement Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Retirement savings plan

The following table presents matching contribution information for our 401(k) plan, which were made in cash:

	Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2017
	(in thousands)
Matching contributions to EZCORP Inc. 401(k) Plan and Trust	$	964	$	810	$	658

Contribution and amortized expense related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

The following table provides contribution and amortized expense amounts related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan:

	Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2017
	(in thousands)
Contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan	$	509	$	483	$	536
Amortized expense due to Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan	474		476		544