Operating Segment Information (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011
Operating Segment Information (Textuals) [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	3
Intersegment Revenue	$ 0
U.S. Pawn Operations [Member]
Operating Segment Information (Textuals) [Abstract]
Number of financial services stores	6
Number of stores offering pawn related activities	426
Number of stores offering signature loans	43
Number of stores offering auto title loans	44
Empeno Facil [Member]
Operating Segment Information (Textuals) [Abstract]
Number of stores offering pawn related activities	155
U.S. EZMONEY [Member]
Operating Segment Information (Textuals) [Abstract]
Number of financial services stores	436
Number of stores offering auto title loans	365
Canadian CASHMAX stores [Member]
Operating Segment Information (Textuals) [Abstract]
Number of financial services stores	60
Cash Converters stores [Member]
Operating Segment Information (Textuals) [Abstract]
Number of buy/sell stores.	3