Reflects the estimated amount of loss from the specified contingency as of the balance sheet date.

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Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	2 Months Ended
Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2015 lawsuit	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	May 30, 2019 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Proposed settlement		$ 3.6
In Re EZCORP, Inc. Securities Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits consolidated \| lawsuit	2
Pending Court Approval \| In Re EZCORP, Inc. Securities Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Proposed settlement			$ 4.9