Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 8,612	$ (68,463)	$ 1,311
Other comprehensive income ( loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	9,653	(15,678)	(10,042)
Comprehensive income (loss)	18,265	(84,141)	(8,731)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	(1,230)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ 18,265	$ (84,141)	$ (7,501)