Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 1,238	$ (3,843)
Other comprehensive gain (loss):
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of income tax expense for our investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $122 and $87 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.	6,071	(6,383)
Comprehensive income (loss)	7,309	(10,226)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(477)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ 7,309	$ (9,749)