The Western Union Company (WU) 10-K 24 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 18, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Western Union CO	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001365135	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	547,936,621	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$9.40

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Revenues:

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Transaction fees

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$4,065.80

$4,210

$4,220.20

Foreign exchange revenues

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1,348

1,332.70

1,151.20

Other revenues

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128.2

122.1

120

Total revenues

1,421.90

1,408.80

1,385.90

1,325.40

1,424.70

1,421.60

1,425.10

1,393.40

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5,542

5,664.80

5,491.40

Expenses:

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Cost of services

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3,235

3,194.20

3,102

Selling, general and administrative

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1,199.60

1,140.60

1,004.40

Total expenses

1,183.50

[1],[2]

1,113.50

[1],[2]

1,109.10

[1],[2]

1,028.50

[1],[2]

1,138.70

[3],[4]

1,056

[3]

1,079.20

[3]

1,060.90

[3]

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4,434.60

[1],[2],[5]

4,334.80

[3],[4],[5]

4,106.40

[5]

Operating income

238.4

295.3

276.8

296.9

286

365.6

345.9

332.5

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1,107.40

1,330

1,385

Other income/(expense):

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Interest income

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9.4

5.5

5.2

Interest expense

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-195.6

-179.6

-181.9

Derivative gains/(losses), net

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-1.3

0.5

14

Other income, net

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7

12.4

52.3

Total other expense, net

-45.6

-43.6

-44.6

-46.7

-41.2

-41.8

-35.8

-42.4

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-180.5

-161.2

-110.4

Income before income taxes

192.8

251.7

232.2

250.2

244.8

323.8

310.1

290.1

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926.9

1,168.80

1,274.60

Provision for income taxes

19.4

37.3

33.6

38.2

6.9

54.3

38.9

42.8

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128.5

142.9

109.2

Net income

$173.40

$214.40

$198.60

$212

$237.90

$269.50

$271.20

$247.30

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$798.40

$1,025.90

$1,165.40

Earnings per share:

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Basic

$0.31

$0.39

$0.36

$0.37

$0.40

$0.45

$0.44

$0.40

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$1.43

$1.70

$1.85

Diluted

$0.31

$0.39

$0.36

$0.37

$0.40

$0.45

$0.44

$0.40

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$1.43

$1.69

$1.84

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

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Basic

551.2

552.1

555.7

567.6

588

601.5

610.9

619.1

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556.6

604.9

630.6

Diluted

555

555.8

558.3

569.7

590.2

604.2

613.1

621.9

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559.7

607.4

634.2

Cash dividends declared per common share

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.10

$0.10

$0.10

$0.08

$0.08

$0.08

$0.07

$0.50

$0.43

$0.31

[1]

Includes $4.2 million in the first quarter, $13.5 million in the second quarter, $6.2 million in the third quarter, and $33.0 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.

[2]

Includes $3.9 million in the first quarter, $6.2 million in the second quarter, $3.8 million in the third quarter, and $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.

[3]

Includes $6.4 million in the first quarter, $14.5 million in the second quarter, $10.3 million in the third quarter, and $11.6 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.

[4]

Includes $30.9 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.

[5]

As further described in Note 6, total expenses include amounts for related parties of $80.6 million, $95.0 million and $190.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc1

Consolidated Statements of Income (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total related party expenses	$80.60	$95	$190.70

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	$173.40	$214.40	$198.60	$212	$237.90	$269.50	$271.20	$247.30	$798.40	$1,025.90	$1,165.40
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3.6	2.8	1.8
Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11.1	-27	27
Foreign currency translation adjustments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-13.1	-2.2	-2
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11.4	-7.7	-12.5
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-16.4	-34.1	14.3
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$782	$991.80	$1,179.70

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,073.10		$1,776.50
Settlement assets	3,270.40		3,114.60
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $428.6 and $384.5, respectively	209.9		196.1
Goodwill	3,172		3,179.70
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $672.3 and $519.7, respectively	833.8		878.9
Other assets	562.1		319.9
Total assets	10,121.30		9,465.70
Liabilities:	'		'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	638.9		556.2
Settlement obligations	3,270.40		3,114.60
Income taxes payable	216.9		218.3
Deferred tax liability, net	319.2		352.1
Borrowings	4,213	[1]	4,029.20
Other liabilities	358.2		254.7
Total liabilities	9,016.60		8,525.10
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)	'		'
Stockholders' equity:	'		'
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 10 shares authorized; no shares issued	0		0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 548.8 shares and 572.1 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	5.5		5.7
Capital surplus	390.9		332.8
Retained earnings	877.3		754.7
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-169		-152.6
Total stockholders' equity	1,104.70		940.6
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$10,121.30		$9,465.70
[1]	As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s weighted-average effective rate on total borrowings was approximately 4.6%.

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Accumulated depreciation	$428.60	$384.50
Accumulated amortization	$672.30	$519.70
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$1	$1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	548,800,000	572,100,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	548,800,000	572,100,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities	'	'	'
Net income	$798.40	$1,025.90	$1,165.40
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation	64.2	61.7	61
Amortization	198.6	184.4	131.6
Deferred income tax (benefit)/provision	-39.3	-35.2	21.2
Gain on revaluation of equity interests (Note 4)	0	0	-49.9
Other non-cash items, net	53.3	77.2	29.8
Increase/(decrease) in cash, excluding the effects of acquisitions, resulting from changes in:	'	'	'
Other assets	-55.4	-27.8	-27.7
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	81.1	9.3	-43
Income taxes payable (Note 10)	3.4	-79.9	-62.3
Other liabilities	-15.7	-30.3	-51.2
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,088.60	1,185.30	1,174.90
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'	'
Capitalization of contract costs	-119.3	-174.9	-96.7
Capitalization of purchased and developed software	-41.8	-32.4	-13
Purchases of property and equipment	-80.2	-60.9	-52.8
Purchases of non-settlement related investments	-100	0	0
Acquisition of businesses, net (Note 4)	0	10	-1,218.60
Net proceeds from settlement of foreign currency forward contracts related to acquisitions	0	0	20.8
Net cash used in investing activities	-341.3	-258.2	-1,360.30
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of options	28.9	53.4	100
Cash dividends paid	-277.2	-254.2	-194.2
Common stock repurchased	-399.7	-766.5	-803.9
Net (repayments of)/proceeds from commercial paper	0	-297	297
Net proceeds from issuance of borrowings	497.3	742.8	696.3
Principal payments on borrowings	-300	0	-696.3
Net cash used in financing activities	-450.7	-521.5	-601.1
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	296.6	405.6	-786.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,776.50	1,370.90	2,157.40
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	2,073.10	1,776.50	1,370.90
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'	'
Interest paid	193.7	181.8	191.3
Income taxes paid (Note 10)	$158	$257.10	$144.90

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Capital Surplus	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$582.70	$6.50	$117.40	$591.60	($132.80)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'	654	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	1,165.40	'	'	1,165.40	'
Stock-based compensation	31.2	'	31.2	'	'
Common stock dividends	-194.2	'	'	-194.2	'
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares	-40.3	-40.5	'	'	'
Repurchase and retirement of common shares	-803.2	-0.4	'	-802.8	'
Shares issued under stock-based compensation plans, shares	'	5.9	'	'	'
Shares issued under stock-based compensation plans	98.8	0.1	98.7	'	'
Tax adjustments from employee stock option plans	-0.2	'	-0.2	'	'
Unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities, net of tax	1.8	'	'	'	1.8
Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities, net of tax	27	'	'	'	27
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	-2	'	'	'	-2
Defined benefit pension plan liability adjustment, net of tax	-12.5	'	'	'	-12.5
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	894.8	6.2	247.1	760	-118.5
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	619.4	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	1,025.90	'	'	1,025.90	'
Stock-based compensation	34	'	34	'	'
Common stock dividends	-254.2	'	'	-254.2	'
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares	-51	-51.3	'	'	'
Repurchase and retirement of common shares	-777.5	-0.5	'	-777	'
Shares issued under stock-based compensation plans, shares	'	4	'	'	'
Shares issued under stock-based compensation plans	51.9	0	51.9	'	'
Tax adjustments from employee stock option plans	-0.2	'	-0.2	'	'
Unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities, net of tax	2.8	'	'	'	2.8
Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities, net of tax	-27	'	'	'	-27
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	-2.2	'	'	'	-2.2
Defined benefit pension plan liability adjustment, net of tax	-7.7	'	'	'	-7.7
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	940.6	5.7	332.8	754.7	-152.6
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	572.1	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	798.4	'	'	798.4	'
Stock-based compensation	34.2	'	34.2	'	'
Common stock dividends	-277.2	'	'	-277.2	'
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares	-25.7	-26.1	'	'	'
Repurchase and retirement of common shares	-398.8	-0.2	'	-398.6	'
Shares issued under stock-based compensation plans, shares	'	2.8	'	'	'
Shares issued under stock-based compensation plans	28.6	0	28.6	'	'
Tax adjustments from employee stock option plans	-4.7	'	-4.7	'	'
Unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities, net of tax	-3.6	'	'	'	-3.6
Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities, net of tax	-11.1	'	'	'	-11.1
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	-13.1	'	'	'	-13.1
Defined benefit pension plan liability adjustment, net of tax	11.4	'	'	'	11.4
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$1,104.70	$5.50	$390.90	$877.30	($169)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'	548.8	'	'	'

Formation_of_the_Entity_and_Ba

Formation of the Entity and Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Formation of the Entity and Basis of Presentation	'
	Formation of the Entity and Basis of Presentation
	The Western Union Company ("Western Union" or the "Company") is a leader in global money movement and payment services, providing people and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send money and make payments around the world. The Western Union® brand is globally recognized. The Company's services are primarily available through a network of agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories. Each location in the Company's agent network is capable of providing one or more of the Company's services.
	The Western Union business consists of the following segments:
	•	Consumer-to-Consumer - The Consumer-to-Consumer operating segment facilitates money transfers between two consumers, primarily through a network of third-party agents. The Company's multi-currency, real-time money transfer service is viewed by the Company as one interconnected global network where a money transfer can be sent from one location to another, around the world. This service is available for international cross-border transfers - that is, the transfer of funds from one country to another - and, in certain countries, intra-country transfers - that is, money transfers from one location to another in the same country. This segment also includes money transfer transactions that can be initiated through websites and account based money transfers.
	•	Consumer-to-Business - The Consumer-to-Business operating segment facilitates bill payments from consumers to businesses and other organizations, including utilities, auto finance companies, mortgage servicers, financial service providers, government agencies and other businesses. The significant majority of the segment's revenue was generated in the United States during all periods presented, with the remainder primarily generated in Argentina.
	•	Business Solutions - The Business Solutions operating segment facilitates payment and foreign exchange solutions, primarily cross-border, cross-currency transactions, for small and medium size enterprises and other organizations and individuals. The majority of the segment's business relates to exchanges of currency at the spot rate which enables customers to make cross-currency payments. In addition, in certain countries, the Company writes foreign currency forward and option contracts for customers to facilitate future payments. Travelex Global Business Payments ("TGBP"), which was acquired in November 2011 (see Note 4), is included in this segment.
	All businesses that have not been classified in the above segments are reported as "Other" and primarily include the Company's money order, prepaid and other businesses and services, in addition to costs for the review and closing of acquisitions.
	There are legal or regulatory limitations on transferring certain assets of the Company outside of the countries where these assets are located. However, there are generally no limitations on the use of these assets within those countries. Additionally, the Company must meet minimum capital requirements in some countries in order to maintain operating licenses. As of December 31, 2013, the amount of net assets subject to these limitations totaled approximately $335 million.
	Various aspects of the Company's services and businesses are subject to United States federal, state and local regulation, as well as regulation by foreign jurisdictions, including certain banking and other financial services regulations.
	Spin-off from First Data
	On January 26, 2006, the First Data Corporation ("First Data") Board of Directors announced its intention to pursue the distribution of all of its money transfer and consumer payments businesses and its interest in a Western Union money transfer agent, as well as its related assets, including real estate, through a tax-free distribution to First Data shareholders (the "Spin-off"). Effective on September 29, 2006, First Data completed the separation and the distribution of these businesses by distributing The Western Union Company common stock to First Data shareholders (the "Distribution"). Prior to the Distribution, the Company had been a segment of First Data.
	Basis of Presentation
	The financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are presented on a consolidated basis and include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
	Consistent with industry practice, the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets are unclassified due to the short-term nature of the Company's settlement obligations contrasted with the Company's ability to invest cash awaiting settlement in long-term investment securities.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The Company consolidates financial results when it has both the power to direct the activities of an entity that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and the ability to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. The Company utilizes the equity method of accounting when it is able to exercise significant influence over the entity's operations, which generally occurs when the Company has an ownership interest of between 20% and 50% in an entity.
	Earnings Per Share
	The calculation of basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Unvested shares of restricted stock are excluded from basic shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding stock options at the presented dates are exercised and shares of restricted stock have vested, using the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method assumes proceeds from the exercise price of stock options, the unamortized compensation expense and assumed tax benefits of options and restricted stock are available to acquire shares at an average market price throughout the period, and therefore, reduce the dilutive effect.
	As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 there were 21.2 million, 23.3 million and 17.1 million, respectively, of outstanding options to purchase shares of Western Union stock excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation, as their effect was anti-dilutive.
	The following table provides the calculation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions):
		For the Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	556.6			604.9			630.6
	Common stock equivalents	3.1			2.5			3.6
	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	559.7			607.4			634.2
	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company determines the fair values of its assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in accordance with the hierarchy described below. The fair values of the assets and liabilities held in the Company's defined benefit plan trust ("Trust") are recognized or disclosed utilizing the same hierarchy. The following three levels of inputs may be used to measure fair value:
	•	Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. For most of these assets, the Company utilizes pricing services that use multiple prices as inputs to determine daily market values. In addition, the Trust has other investments that fall within Level 2 that are valued at net asset value which is not quoted on an active market; however, the unit price is based on underlying investments which are traded on an active market. Further, these investments have no redemption restrictions, and redemptions can generally be done monthly or quarterly with required notice ranging from three to 60 days.
	•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include items where the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. The Company has Level 3 assets that are recognized and disclosed at fair value on a non-recurring basis related to the Company's business combinations, where the values of the intangible assets and goodwill acquired in a purchase are derived utilizing one of the three recognized approaches: the market approach, the income approach or the cost approach.
	Carrying amounts for many of the Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, settlement cash and cash equivalents, and settlement receivables and settlement obligations approximate fair value due to their short maturities. Investment securities and derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value and included in Note 8. Fixed rate notes are carried at their original issuance values as adjusted over time to accrete that value to par, except for portions of notes hedged by interest rate swap agreements as disclosed in Note 14. The fair values of fixed rate notes are also disclosed in Note 8 and are based on market quotations. For more information on the fair value of financial instruments, see Note 8.
	The fair values of non-financial assets and liabilities related to the Company's business combinations are disclosed in Note 4. The fair values of financial assets and liabilities related to the Trust are disclosed in Note 11.
	Business Combinations
	The Company accounts for all business combinations where control over another entity is obtained using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that most assets (both tangible and intangible), liabilities (including contingent consideration), and remaining noncontrolling interests be recognized at fair value at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets less liabilities and noncontrolling interests is recognized as goodwill. Certain adjustments to the assessed fair values of the assets, liabilities, or noncontrolling interests made subsequent to the acquisition date, but within the measurement period, which is one year or less, are recorded as adjustments to goodwill. Any adjustments subsequent to the measurement period are recorded in income. Any cost or equity method interest that the Company holds in the acquired company prior to the acquisition is remeasured to fair value at acquisition with a resulting gain or loss recognized in income for the difference between fair value and existing book value. Results of operations of the acquired company are included in the Company's results from the date of the acquisition forward and include amortization expense arising from acquired intangible assets. The Company expenses all costs as incurred related to or involved with an acquisition in "Selling, general and administrative" expenses.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Highly liquid investments (other than those included in settlement assets) with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase (that are readily convertible to cash) are considered to be cash equivalents and are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
	The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent balances with various financial institutions, including a portion in money market funds. The Company limits the concentration of its cash and cash equivalents with any one institution. The Company regularly reviews investment concentrations and credit worthiness of these institutions, and has relationships with a globally diversified list of banks and financial institutions.
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts when it is probable that the related receivable balance will not be collected based on its history of collection experience, known collection issues, such as agent suspensions and bankruptcies, and other matters the Company identifies in its routine collection monitoring. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $38.3 million and $46.8 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and is recorded in the same Consolidated Balance Sheet caption as the related receivable. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the provision for doubtful accounts (bad debt expense) reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income was $50.1 million, $44.9 million and $24.3 million, respectively.
	Settlement Assets and Obligations
	Settlement assets represent funds received or to be received from agents for unsettled money transfers, money orders and consumer payments. The Company records corresponding settlement obligations relating to amounts payable under money transfers, money orders and consumer payment service arrangements. Settlement assets and obligations also include amounts receivable from, and payable to, customers for the value of their cross-currency payment transactions related to the Business Solutions segment.
	Settlement assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, receivables from selling agents and Business Solutions customers, and investment securities. Cash received by Western Union agents generally becomes available to the Company within one week after initial receipt by the agent. Cash equivalents consist of short-term time deposits, commercial paper and other highly liquid investments. Receivables from selling agents represent funds collected by such agents, but in transit to the Company. Western Union has a large and diverse agent base, thereby reducing the credit risk of the Company from any one agent. In addition, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its agents' financial condition and credit worthiness. See Note 7 for information concerning the Company's investment securities.
	Receivables from Business Solutions customers arise from cross-currency payment transactions in the Business Solutions segment. Receivables occur when funds have been paid out to a beneficiary but not yet received from the customer. Aside from these receivables, the credit risk associated with spot foreign currency exchange contracts is largely mitigated, as in most cases the Company requires the receipt of funds from customers before releasing the associated cross-currency payment.
	Settlement obligations consist of money transfer, money order and payment service payables and payables to agents. Money transfer payables represent amounts to be paid to transferees when they request their funds. Money order payables represent amounts not yet presented for payment. Most agents typically settle with transferees first and then obtain reimbursement from the Company. Payment service payables represent amounts to be paid to utility companies, auto finance companies, mortgage servicers, financial service providers, government agencies and others. Due to the agent funding and settlement process, payables to agents represent amounts due to agents for money transfers that have been settled with transferees.
	Settlement assets and obligations consisted of the following (in millions):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Settlement assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	538.6			$	574.5
	Receivables from selling agents and Business Solutions customers	981.3				1,025.30
	Investment securities	1,750.50				1,514.80
		$	3,270.40			$	3,114.60
	Settlement obligations:
	Money transfer, money order and payment service payables	$	2,376.60			$	2,297.10
	Payables to agents	893.8				817.5
		$	3,270.40			$	3,114.60
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated life of the related assets (generally three to 10 years for equipment and furniture and fixtures, and 30 years for buildings) or the lease term. Maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the useful life of the respective assets, are charged to expense as incurred.
	Property and equipment consisted of the following (in millions):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Equipment	$	416.1			$	384.6
	Buildings	82.3				80
	Leasehold improvements	80.3				65.6
	Furniture and fixtures	33.3				33.4
	Land and improvements	16.9				16.9
	Projects in process	9.6				0.1
		638.5				580.6
	Less accumulated depreciation	(428.6		)		(384.5		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	209.9			$	196.1
	Amounts charged to expense for depreciation of property and equipment were $64.2 million, $61.7 million and $61.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Goodwill
	Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of tangible and other intangible assets acquired, less liabilities assumed arising from business combinations. The Company's annual impairment assessment did not identify any goodwill impairment during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Other Intangible Assets
Other intangible assets primarily consist of acquired contracts, contract costs (primarily amounts paid to agents in connection with establishing and renewing long-term contracts) and software. Other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the length of the contract or benefit periods. Included in the Consolidated Statements of Income is amortization expense of $198.6 million, $184.4 million and $131.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Acquired contracts include customer and contractual relationships and networks of subagents that are recognized in connection with the Company's acquisitions.
The Company capitalizes initial payments for new and renewed agent contracts to the extent recoverable through future operations or penalties in the case of early termination. The Company's accounting policy is to limit the amount of capitalized costs for a given contract to the lesser of the estimated future cash flows from the contract or the termination fees the Company would receive in the event of early termination of the contract.
The Company purchases and develops software that is used in providing services and in performing administrative functions. Software development costs are capitalized once technological feasibility of the software has been established. Costs incurred prior to establishing technological feasibility are expensed as incurred. Technological feasibility is established when the Company has completed all planning and designing activities that are necessary to determine that a product can be produced to meet its design specifications, including functions, features and technical performance requirements. Capitalization of costs ceases when the product is available for general use. Software development costs and purchased software are generally amortized over a term of three to five years.
The following table provides the components of other intangible assets (in millions):
			December 31, 2013							December 31, 2012
			Weighted-		Initial Cost			Net of		Initial Cost		Net of
			Average					Accumulated				Accumulated
			Amortization					Amortization				Amortization
			Period
			(in years)
Acquired contracts			11.2		$	632		$	414.3	$	627.2	$	466.2
Capitalized contract costs			5.9		528.5			315.2		457.2		303.7
Internal use software			3.2		264.9			65.1		221		54.7
Acquired trademarks			22.7		38			25.3		43.4		28.4
Projects in process			3		9.6			9.6		15.4		15.4
Other intangibles			2.6		33.1			4.3		34.4		10.5
Total other intangible assets			8		$	1,506.10		$	833.8	$	1,398.60	$	878.9
The estimated future aggregate amortization expense for existing other intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 is expected to be $210.0 million in 2014, $151.0 million in 2015, $134.0 million in 2016, $102.5 million in 2017, $54.0 million in 2018 and $182.3 million thereafter.
Other intangible assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. In such reviews, estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with these assets or operations are compared with their carrying values to determine if a write-down to fair value (normally measured by the present value technique) is required. The Company recorded immaterial impairments related to other intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2013 and did not record any impairment during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.
Revenue Recognition
The Company's revenues are primarily derived from consumer money transfer transaction fees that are based on the principal amount of the money transfer and the locations from and to which funds are transferred. The Company also offers several global payments services, including payments from consumers or businesses to other businesses. Transaction fees are set by the Company and recorded as revenue at the time of sale.
In certain consumer money transfer and Business Solutions transactions involving different send and receive currencies, the Company generates revenue based on the difference between the exchange rate set by the Company to the consumer or business and the rate at which the Company or its agents are able to acquire the currency. This foreign exchange revenue is recorded at the time the related consumer money transfer transaction fee revenue is recognized or at the time a customer initiates a transaction through the Company's Business Solutions payment service operations.
Cost of Services
Cost of services primarily consists of agent commissions and expenses for call centers, settlement operations and related information technology costs. Expenses within these functions include personnel, software, equipment, telecommunications, bank fees, depreciation, amortization and other expenses incurred in connection with providing money transfer and other payment services.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are charged to operating expenses as incurred. Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $165.1 million, $177.5 million and $174.8 million, respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method, which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be determined based on the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance must be established when, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
The Company recognizes the tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits of the position, the tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured as the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution.
Foreign Currency Translation
The United States dollar is the functional currency for substantially all of the Company's businesses. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities for those businesses for which the local currency is the functional currency are translated into United States dollars based on exchange rates at the end of the year. The effects of foreign exchange gains and losses arising from the translation of assets and liabilities of these businesses are included as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities of businesses for which the United States dollar is the functional currency are remeasured based on exchange rates at the end of the period, and the resulting remeasurement gains and losses are recognized in net income. Non-monetary assets and liabilities of these operations are remeasured at historical rates in effect when the asset was recognized or the liability was incurred.
Derivatives
The Company uses derivatives to (a) minimize its exposures related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates and (b) facilitate cross-currency Business Solutions payments by writing derivatives to customers. The Company recognizes all derivatives in the "Other assets" and "Other liabilities" captions in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair value. All cash flows associated with derivatives are included in cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, except for cash flows associated with foreign currency forward contracts entered into in order to reduce the economic variability related to the cash amounts used to fund acquisitions of businesses with purchase prices denominated in foreign currencies, which are recorded in investing activities.
•	Cash Flow hedges - Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss." Cash flow hedges consist of foreign currency hedging of forecasted revenues, as well as hedges of the forecasted issuance of fixed rate debt. Derivative fair value changes that are captured in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" are reclassified to earnings in the same period or periods the hedged item affects earnings, to the extent the change in the fair value of the instrument is effective in offsetting the change in fair value of the hedged item. The portions of the change in fair value that are either considered ineffective or are excluded from the measure of effectiveness are recognized immediately in "Derivative gains/(losses), net."
•	Fair Value hedges - Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges of fixed rate debt are recorded in "Interest expense." The offsetting change in value of the related debt instrument attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate is also recorded in "Interest expense."
•	Undesignated - Derivative contracts entered into to reduce the variability related to (a) money transfer settlement assets and obligations, generally with maturities from a few days up to one month, and (b) certain foreign currency denominated cash and other asset positions, typically with maturities of less than one year at inception, are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes and changes in their fair value are included in "Selling, general and administrative." In addition, changes in fair value of derivative contracts, consisting of forward contracts with maturities of less than one year entered into to reduce the economic variability related to the cash amounts used to fund acquisitions of businesses with purchase prices denominated in foreign currencies, are recorded in "Derivative gains/(losses), net." The Company is also exposed to risk from derivative contracts written to its customers arising from its cross-currency Business Solutions payments operations. The duration of these derivative contracts at inception is generally less than one year. The Company aggregates its Business Solutions payments foreign currency exposures arising from customer contracts, including the derivative contracts described above, and hedges the resulting net currency risks by entering into offsetting contracts with established financial institution counterparties (economic hedge contracts) as part of a broader foreign currency portfolio, including significant spot exchanges of currency in addition to forwards and options. The changes in fair value related to these contracts are recorded in "Foreign exchange revenues."
The fair value of the Company's derivatives is derived from standardized models that use market based inputs (e.g., forward prices for foreign currency).
The details of each designated hedging relationship are formally documented at the inception of the arrangement, including the risk management objective, hedging strategy, hedged item, specific risks being hedged, the derivative instrument, how effectiveness is being assessed and how ineffectiveness, if any, will be measured. The derivative must be highly effective in offsetting the changes in cash flows or fair value of the hedged item, and effectiveness is evaluated quarterly on a retrospective and prospective basis.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company currently has a stock-based compensation plan that provides for grants of Western Union stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted and unrestricted stock units to employees and non-employee directors of the Company who perform services for the Company. In addition, the Company has a stock-based compensation plan that provides for grants of Western Union stock options and stock unit awards to non-employee directors of the Company.
All stock-based compensation to employees is required to be measured at fair value and expensed over the requisite service period and also requires an estimate of forfeitures when calculating compensation expense. The Company recognizes compensation expense on awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. Refer to Note 16 for additional discussion regarding details of the Company's stock-based compensation plans.
Severance and Other Related Expenses
The Company records severance-related expenses once they are both probable and estimable in accordance with the provisions of the applicable accounting guidance for severance provided under an ongoing benefit arrangement. One-time, involuntary benefit arrangements and other costs are generally recognized when the liability is incurred. The Company also evaluates impairment issues associated with restructuring and other activities when the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable, in accordance with the appropriate accounting guidance.

Productivity_and_CostSavings_I

Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring and Related Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring and Related Expenses [Abstract]	'
Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring and Related Expenses	'
	Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring and Related Expenses
	Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives
	In the fourth quarter of 2012 and throughout 2013, the Company implemented initiatives to improve productivity and reduce costs. Costs related to these productivity and cost-savings initiatives include costs related to termination benefits received by certain of the Company's former executives. The following table summarizes the activity for the employee termination benefits and other costs related to the productivity and cost-savings initiatives accruals as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):
		Severance,			Other (b)			Total
		Outplacement
		and Related
		Benefits
	Balance, January 1, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Expenses (a)	28.9			2			30.9
	Cash payments	(5.2		)	(0.4		)	(5.6		)
	Non-cash benefit (a)	2			—			2
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	25.7		$	1.6		$	27.3
	Expenses (a)	40.8			16.1			56.9
	Cash payments	(25.3		)	(16.5		)	(41.8		)
	Non-cash benefit/(expense) (a)	4.2			(0.2		)	4
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	45.4		$	1		$	46.4
	Total expenses	$	69.7		$	18.1		$	87.8
	____________
	(a)	Expenses include a non-cash benefit for adjustments to stock compensation for awards forfeited by employees. Other expenses also include non-cash write-offs and accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and leasehold improvements. These amounts were recognized outside of the accrual.
	(b)	Other expenses primarily related to the relocation of various operations to new and existing Company facilities and third-party providers including expenses for hiring, training, relocation, travel and professional fees. All such expenses were recorded when incurred.
	2010 Restructuring
	On May 25, 2010 and as subsequently revised, the Company's Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan (the "Restructuring Plan") designed to reduce the Company's overall headcount and migrate positions from various facilities, primarily within North America and Europe, to regional operating centers. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had incurred all of the expenses related to the Restructuring Plan. The Company incurred expenses of $46.8 million, comprised of $26.1 million, $1.3 million, $3.5 million and $15.9 million in severance, outplacement and related benefits, fixed asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation, lease terminations and other restructuring expenses, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2011.
	As of December 31, 2011, the Company had a restructuring accrual of $13.9 million related to this plan, of which $13.7 million represented an accrual for severance, outplacement and related benefits. Substantially all of the accrual was paid in 2012, resulting in a remaining restructuring accrual which was immaterial as of December 31, 2012.
	The following table presents expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives and restructuring activities as reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives						Restructuring and Related Expenses
	Cost of services	$	24.3		$	5.5		$	10.6
	Selling, general and administrative	32.6			25.4			36.2
	Total expenses, pre-tax	$	56.9		$	30.9		$	46.8
	Total expenses, net of tax	$	40.2		$	20.2		$	32
	The following table summarizes expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives incurred by reportable segment (in millions):
			Consumer-to-Consumer			Consumer-to-Business			Business Solutions		Other		Total
	2012 expenses		$	20.9		$	4		$	—	$	6	$	30.9
	2013 expenses		43.8			5.4			3.6		4.1		56.9
	Total expenses		$	64.7		$	9.4		$	3.6	$	10.1	$	87.8
	Restructuring and related expenses have not been allocated to the Company's segments, which are disclosed in Note 17. While these items are identifiable to the Company's segments, these expenses have been excluded from the measurement of segment operating profit provided to the chief operating decision maker (the "CODM") for purposes of assessing segment performance and decision making with respect to resource allocation. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company incurred $46.8 million of restructuring and related expenses, of which $33.7 million, $6.2 million and $5.0 million were attributable to the Company's Consumer-to-Consumer, Consumer-to-Business and Business Solutions segments, respectively, and $1.9 million was attributable to Other.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	On November 7, 2011, the Company acquired the business-to-business payment business known as TGBP from Travelex Holdings Limited for cash consideration of £596 million ($956.5 million), net of a final working capital adjustment which resulted in a return of £15 million ($24.1 million) of purchase consideration in the third quarter of 2012. In connection with the July 5, 2011 purchase agreement, on May 4, 2012, the Company also acquired the French assets of TGBP for cash consideration of £3 million ($4.8 million) after receiving regulatory approval. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company incurred $20.7 million of costs associated with the closing of the TGBP acquisition. The results of operations for TGBP have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
	On October 31, 2011 and April 20, 2011, the Company acquired the remaining 70% interests in European-based Finint S.r.l. ("Finint") and Angelo Costa S.r.l. ("Costa"), respectively, two of the Company's largest agents providing services in a number of European countries. The Company previously held a 30% equity interest in each of these agents. As of the acquisition dates, the Company no longer incurs commission costs for transactions related to Finint and Costa; rather the Company now pays commissions to Finint and Costa subagents, resulting in lower overall commission expense. The Company's operating expenses include costs attributable to Finint's and Costa's operations subsequent to the acquisition dates.
	The Company acquired the remaining 70% interest in Finint for cash consideration of €99.6 million ($139.4 million). The Company revalued its previous 30% equity interest to fair value of approximately $47.7 million on the acquisition date, resulting in total value of $187.1 million. In conjunction with the revaluation, the Company recognized a gain of $20.5 million, recorded in "Other income, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Income, for the amount by which the fair value of the 30% equity interest exceeded its previous carrying value.
	The Company acquired the remaining 70% interest in Costa for cash consideration of €95 million ($135.7 million). The Company revalued its previous 30% equity interest to fair value of approximately $46.2 million on the acquisition date, resulting in total value of $181.9 million. In conjunction with the revaluation, the Company recognized a gain of $29.4 million, recorded in "Other income, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Income, for the amount by which the fair value of the 30% equity interest exceeded its previous carrying value.
	All assets and liabilities have been recorded at fair value, excluding deferred tax liabilities. The valuation of assets acquired was derived using primarily unobservable Level 3 inputs, which require significant management judgment and estimation, and resulted in identifiable intangible assets as follows (in millions):
		Travelex Global Business		Finint S.r.l.			Angelo Costa
		Payments (a)					S.r.l.
	Customer and other contractual relationships	$	264.5	$	—		$	—
	Network of subagents	—		53.9			44.6
	Other	49.7		10.9			6.8
	Total identifiable intangible assets	$	314.2	$	64.8		$	51.4
	____________________
	(a)	Amounts include the impact of the acquisition of the French assets of TGBP on May 4, 2012.
	Customer and other contractual relationships and network of subagents identifiable intangible assets were valued using an income approach and are being amortized over 9 to 15 years. Other intangibles were valued using both income and cost approaches and are being amortized over one to five years. For the remaining assets and liabilities, excluding goodwill and deferred tax liabilities, fair value approximated carrying value.
	The goodwill recognized for TGBP of $704.3 million is attributable to expected synergies, the projected long-term business growth in current and new markets and an assembled workforce and relates entirely to the Business Solutions segment. The goodwill recognized for Finint and Costa of $153.6 million and $174.2 million, respectively, is attributable to growth opportunities that will arise from the Company directly managing its agent relationships, expected synergies, projected long-term business growth and an assembled workforce and relates entirely to the Consumer-to-Consumer segment. Goodwill expected to be deductible for income tax purposes for TGBP, Finint and Costa is approximately $488.4 million, $97.0 million and $104.9 million, respectively.
	The following table presents changes to goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):
		Consumer-to-Consumer		Consumer-to-Business			Business Solutions			Other			Total
	January 1, 2012 balance	$	1,945.30	$	224.9		$	1,013.70		$	15		$	3,198.90
	Purchase price adjustments	2.4		—			(24.4		)	—			(22.0		)
	Currency translation	—		(3.8		)	6.7			(0.1		)	2.8
	December 31, 2012 balance	$	1,947.70	$	221.1		$	996		$	14.9		$	3,179.70
	Currency translation	—		(6.4		)	—			(1.3		)	(7.7		)
	December 31, 2013 balance	$	1,947.70	$	214.7		$	996		$	13.6		$	3,172.00

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees
	The Company had approximately $100 million in outstanding letters of credit and bank guarantees as of December 31, 2013 with expiration dates through 2016, the majority of which contain a one-year renewal option. The letters of credit and bank guarantees are primarily held in connection with lease arrangements and certain agent agreements. The Company expects to renew the letters of credit and bank guarantees prior to expiration in most circumstances.
	Litigation and Related Contingencies
	The Company and one of its subsidiaries are defendants in two purported class action lawsuits: James P. Tennille v. The Western Union Company and Robert P. Smet v. The Western Union Company, both of which are pending in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. The original complaints asserted claims for violation of various consumer protection laws, unjust enrichment, conversion and declaratory relief, based on allegations that the Company waits too long to inform consumers if their money transfers are not redeemed by the recipients and that the Company uses the unredeemed funds to generate income until the funds are escheated to state governments. The Tennille complaint was served on the Company on April 27, 2009. The Smet complaint was served on the Company on April 6, 2010. On September 21, 2009, the Court granted the Company's motion to dismiss the Tennille complaint and gave the plaintiff leave to file an amended complaint. On October 21, 2009, Tennille filed an amended complaint. The Company moved to dismiss the Tennille amended complaint and the Smet complaint. On November 8, 2010, the Court denied the motion to dismiss as to the plaintiffs' unjust enrichment and conversion claims. On February 4, 2011, the Court dismissed the plaintiffs' consumer protection claims. On March 11, 2011, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that adds a claim for breach of fiduciary duty, various elements to its declaratory relief claim and Western Union Financial Services, Inc. ("WUFSI"), a subsidiary of the Company, as a defendant. On April 25, 2011, the Company and WUFSI filed a motion to dismiss the breach of fiduciary duty and declaratory relief claims. WUFSI also moved to compel arbitration of the plaintiffs' claims and to stay the action pending arbitration. On November 21, 2011, the Court denied the motion to compel arbitration and the stay request. Both companies appealed the decision. On January 24, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit granted the companies' request to stay the District Court proceedings pending their appeal. During the fourth quarter of 2012, the parties executed a settlement agreement, which the Court preliminarily approved on January 3, 2013. On June 25, 2013, the Court entered an order certifying the class and granting final approval to the settlement. Under the approved settlement, a substantial amount of the settlement proceeds, as well as all of the class counsel’s fees, administrative fees and other expenses, would be paid from the class members' unclaimed money transfer funds, which are included within "Settlement obligations" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. During the final approval hearing, the Court overruled objections to the settlement that had been filed by several class members. In July 2013, two of those class members filed notices of appeal. The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has scheduled oral argument for March 18, 2014. The settlement requires Western Union to deposit the class members' unclaimed money transfer funds into a class settlement fund, from which class member claims, administrative fees and class counsel’s fees, as well as other expenses will be paid. On November 6, 2013, the Attorney General of California notified Western Union of the California Controller’s position that Western Union’s deposit of the unclaimed money transfer funds into the class settlement fund pursuant to the settlement “will not satisfy Western Union’s obligations to report and remit funds” under California’s unclaimed property law, and that “Western Union will remain liable to the State of California” for the funds that would have escheated to California in the absence of the settlement. The State of Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. have expressed similar views. There is thus reason to believe that these and potentially other jurisdictions may bring actions against the Company seeking reimbursement for amounts equal to the class counsel’s fees, administrative costs and other expenses that are paid from the class settlement fund.  If such actions are brought or claims that may otherwise require Western Union to incur additional escheatment-related liabilities are asserted, Western Union would defend itself vigorously.
	On February 11, 2010, WUFSI signed an agreement and settlement ("Settlement Agreement"), which resolved all outstanding legal issues and claims with the State of Arizona (the "State") and required the Company to fund a multi-state not-for-profit organization promoting safety and security along the United States and Mexico border, in which California, Texas and New Mexico are participating with Arizona. As part of the Settlement Agreement, the Company has made and expects to make certain investments in its compliance programs along the United States and Mexico border and a monitor (the "Monitor") has been engaged for those programs. The Company has incurred, and expects to continue to incur, significant costs in connection with the Settlement Agreement. The Monitor has made a number of recommendations related to the Company's compliance programs. In addition, in the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company's Business Solutions business was included in the scope of the Monitor's review.
	On January 31, 2014, WUFSI and the State agreed to amend the Settlement Agreement. Such amendment (the “Amendment”) was subsequently approved by the Superior Court of the State of Arizona In and For the County of Maricopa that same day. The Amendment extends the term of the Settlement Agreement until December 31, 2017, and imposes obligations on the Company and WUFSI in connection with WUFSI’s anti-money laundering compliance programs and cooperation with law enforcement. In particular, the Amendment requires WUFSI to continue implementing the primary and secondary recommendations made by the Monitor appointed pursuant to the Settlement Agreement related to WUFSI’s anti-money laundering compliance program, and includes, among other things, timeframes for implementing such primary and secondary recommendations. Under the Amendment, the Monitor may make additional primary recommendations until January 1, 2015, and additional secondary recommendations until January 31, 2017. After these dates, the Monitor may only make additional primary or secondary recommendations, as applicable, that meet certain requirements as set forth in the Amendment. Primary recommendations may also be re-classified as secondary recommendations.
	The Amendment provides that if WUFSI is unable to implement an effective anti-money laundering compliance program along the U.S. and Mexico border, as determined by the Monitor and subject to limited judicial review, within the timeframes to implement the Monitor’s primary recommendations, the State may, within 180 days after the Monitor delivers its final report on the primary recommendations on December 31, 2016, and subsequent to any judicial review of the Monitor’s findings, elect one, and only one, of the following remedies: (i) assert a willful and material breach of the Settlement Agreement and pursue remedies under the Settlement Agreement, which could include initiating civil or criminal actions; or (ii) require WUFSI to pay (a) $50 million plus (b) $1 million per primary recommendation or group of primary recommendations that WUFSI fails to implement successfully. There are currently more than 70 primary recommendations and groups of primary recommendations.
	If the Monitor concludes that WUFSI has implemented an effective anti-money laundering compliance program along the U.S. and Mexico border within the timeframes to implement the Monitor’s primary recommendations, the State cannot pursue either of the remedies above, except that the State may require WUFSI to pay $1 million per primary recommendation or group of primary recommendations that WUFSI fails to implement successfully.
	If, at the conclusion of the timeframe to implement the secondary recommendations on December 31, 2017, the Monitor concludes that WUFSI has not implemented an effective anti-money laundering compliance program along the U.S. and Mexico border, the State cannot assert a willful and material breach of the Settlement Agreement but may require WUFSI to pay an additional $25 million. Additionally, if the Monitor determines that WUFSI has implemented an effective anti-money laundering compliance program along the U.S. and Mexico border but has not implemented some of the Monitor’s secondary recommendations or groups of secondary recommendations that were originally classified as primary recommendations or groups of primary recommendations on the date of the Amendment, the State may require WUFSI to pay $500,000 per such secondary recommendation or group of recommendations. There is no monetary penalty associated with secondary recommendations that are classified as such on the date of the Amendment or any new secondary recommendations that the Monitor makes after the date of the Amendment.
	The Amendment also requires WUFSI to make a one-time payment of $250,000 and thereafter $150,000 per month for five years to fund the activities and expenses of a money transfer transaction data analysis center formed by WUFSI and a Financial Crimes Task Force comprised of federal and state and local law enforcement representatives, including those from the State. In addition, the Amendment requires WUFSI to continue funding the Monitor’s reasonable expenses in $500,000 increments as requested by the Monitor.
	The changes in WUFSI’s anti-money laundering program required by the Settlement Agreement, including the Amendment, and the Monitor’s recommendations have had, and will continue to have, adverse effects on the Company’s business, including additional costs. Additionally, if WUFSI is not able to implement a successful anti-money laundering compliance program along the U.S. and Mexico border or timely implement a substantial portion of the Monitor’s primary recommendations, each as determined by the Monitor, pursuit by the State of remedies under the Settlement Agreement, including the Amendment, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
	On March 20, 2012, the Company was served with a federal grand jury subpoena issued by the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California ("USAO") seeking documents relating to Shen Zhou International ("US Shen Zhou"), a former Western Union agent located in Monterey Park, California. The principal of US Shen Zhou was indicted in 2010 and in December 2013, pled guilty to one count of structuring international money transfers in violation of United States federal law in U.S. v. Zhi He Wang (SA CR 10-196, C.D. Cal.). Concurrent with the government's service of the subpoena, the government notified the Company that it is a target of an ongoing investigation into structuring and money laundering. Since March 20, 2012, the Company has received additional subpoenas from the USAO seeking additional documents relating to US Shen Zhou, materials relating to certain other former and current agents and other materials relating to the Company's anti-money laundering compliance policies and procedures. The government has interviewed several current and former Western Union employees and has served grand jury subpoenas seeking testimony from several current and former employees. The government's investigation is ongoing and the Company may receive additional requests for information as part of the investigation. The Company continues to cooperate fully with the government. The Company is unable to predict the outcome of the government's investigation, or the possible loss or range of loss, if any, which could be associated with the resolution of any possible criminal charges or civil claims that may be brought against the Company. Should such charges or claims be brought, the Company could face significant fines, damage awards or regulatory consequences which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
	On December 10, 2013, the City of Taylor Police and Fire Retirement System filed a purported class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado against The Western Union Company, its President and Chief Executive Officer, and a former executive officer of the Company, asserting claims under sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-5 against all defendants, and under Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act against the individual defendants. Plaintiff alleges that during the alleged class period, February 7, 2012 through October 30, 2012, defendants made false or misleading statements or failed to disclose adverse facts known to them, including: (1) the Company was experiencing difficulties in complying with its increased duties required by the Southwest Border Agreement and that the State of Arizona was dissatisfied with the Company’s efforts; (2) the Company was spending significantly more than forecast on its efforts to satisfy the compliance and monitoring program; (3) the Company had downplayed the impact that changes in its compliance and regulatory environment were having on its operations, including its operations in Mexico and Latin America; (4) the scope of the Monitor’s review was being expanded to include Western Union Business Solutions, which would increase compliance costs; and (5) the Company’s ability to charge a premium for its core money transfer product was under competitive pressure, which would require drastic price reductions to stem market share losses. On January 30, 2014, another shareholder, Norma A. Garavaglia, filed a second purported class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado that names the same defendants and contains allegations which are substantially similar to those made in the City of Taylor Police and Fire Retirement System lawsuit. These actions are in a preliminary stage and the Company is unable to predict the outcome, or the possible loss or range of loss, if any, which could be associated with these actions. The Company and the named individuals intend to vigorously defend themselves in all of these matters.
	In addition, in the normal course of business, the Company is subject to other claims and litigation. Management of the Company believes such matters involving a reasonably possible chance of loss will not, individually or in the aggregate, result in a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The Company accrues for loss contingencies as they become probable and estimable.
	Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement with First Data in connection with the Spin-off (see Note 1), First Data and the Company are each liable for, and agreed to perform, all liabilities with respect to their respective businesses. In addition, the separation and distribution agreement also provides for cross-indemnities principally designed to place financial responsibility for the obligations and liabilities of the Company's business with the Company and financial responsibility for the obligations and liabilities of First Data's retained businesses with First Data. The Company also entered into a tax allocation agreement that sets forth the rights and obligations of First Data and the Company with respect to taxes imposed on their respective businesses both prior to and after the Spin-off as well as potential tax obligations for which the Company may be liable in conjunction with the Spin-off (see Note 10).

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	The Company has ownership interests in certain of its agents accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company pays these agents, as it does its other agents, commissions for money transfer and other services provided on the Company's behalf. Commission expense recognized for these agents for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 totaled $65.5 million, $66.1 million and $131.9 million, respectively. Commission expense recognized for Finint prior to October 31, 2011 and Costa prior to April 20, 2011, the date of the acquisitions (see Note 4), was considered a related party transaction.
	The Company has a director who is also a director for a company that previously held significant investments in two of the Company's existing agents. During the first quarter of 2012, this company sold its interest in one of these agents, so that for the year ended December 31, 2013, this company held a significant investment in only one agent. These agents had been agents of the Company prior to the director being appointed to the board. The Company recognized commission expense of $15.1 million, $28.9 million and $58.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to these agents during the periods the agents were affiliated with the Company's director. In January 2014, this director advised the Company that he does not intend to stand for re-election as a director at the Company's 2014 annual meeting of stockholders.

Investment_Securities

Investment Securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'
Investment Securities	'
	Investment Securities
	Investment securities included in "Settlement assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist primarily of highly-rated state and municipal debt securities, including variable rate demand notes. Variable rate demand note securities can be put (sold at par) typically on a daily basis with settlement periods ranging from the same day to one week, but have varying maturities through 2051. Generally, these securities are used by the Company for short-term liquidity needs and are held for short periods of time, typically less than 30 days. The Company is required to hold specific highly-rated, investment grade securities and such investments are restricted to satisfy outstanding settlement obligations in accordance with applicable state and foreign country requirements.
	During the third quarter of 2013, the Company invested in a short-term bond mutual fund which holds a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, with a combined average maturity of less than one year. This investment can be redeemed daily. The fair value of this investment, which is included in "Other assets" in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $100.2 million as of December 31, 2013.
	The substantial majority of the Company's investment securities are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value. Investment securities are exposed to market risk due to changes in interest rates and credit risk. Western Union regularly monitors credit risk and attempts to mitigate its exposure by investing in highly-rated securities and through investment diversification. As of December 31, 2013, the majority of the Company's investment securities had credit ratings of "AA-" or better from a major credit rating agency.
	Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and presented as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of related deferred taxes. Proceeds from the sale and maturity of available-for-sale securities during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $19.0 billion, $16.3 billion and $14.2 billion, respectively.
	Gains and losses on investments are calculated using the specific-identification method and are recognized during the period in which the investment is sold or when an investment experiences an other-than-temporary decline in value. Factors that could indicate an impairment exists include, but are not limited to: earnings performance, changes in credit rating or adverse changes in the regulatory or economic environment of the asset. If potential impairment exists, the Company assesses whether it has the intent to sell the debt security, more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery or expects that some of the contractual cash flows will not be received. The Company had no material other-than-temporary impairments during the periods presented.
	The components of investment securities are as follows (in millions):
	December 31, 2013					Gross		Gross			Net
		Amortized		Fair		Unrealized		Unrealized			Unrealized
		Cost		Value		Gains		Losses			Gains/ (Losses)
	Settlement assets:
	State and municipal debt securities (a)	$	868.1	$	874.2	$	7.8	$	(1.7	)	$	6.1
	State and municipal variable rate demand notes	865		865		—		—			—
	Other debt securities	11.2		11.3		0.1		—			0.1
		$	1,744.30	$	1,750.50	$	7.9	$	(1.7	)	$	6.2
	Other assets:
	Short-term bond mutual fund	100		100.2		0.2		—			0.2
		$	1,844.30	$	1,850.70	$	8.1	$	(1.7	)	$	6.4
	31-Dec-12					Gross		Gross			Net
		Amortized		Fair		Unrealized		Unrealized			Unrealized
		Cost		Value		Gains		Losses			Gains/ (Losses)
	Settlement assets:
	State and municipal debt securities (a)	$	991.5	$	1,003.70	$	12.5	$	(0.3	)	$	12.2
	State and municipal variable rate demand notes	463.3		463.3		—		—			—
	Other debt securities	47.7		47.8		0.1		—			0.1
		$	1,502.50	$	1,514.80	$	12.6	$	(0.3	)	$	12.3
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	(a)	The majority of these securities are fixed rate instruments.
	There were no investments with a single issuer or individual securities representing greater than 10% of total investment securities as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	The following summarizes the contractual maturities of settlement-related debt securities as of December 31, 2013 (in millions):
		Amortized		Fair
		Cost		Value
	Due within 1 year	$	187.6	$	188.4
	Due after 1 year through 5 years	425.2		429.1
	Due after 5 years through 10 years	306.7		308.1
	Due after 10 years	824.8		824.9
		$	1,744.30	$	1,750.50
	Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay the obligations or the Company may have the right to put the obligation prior to its contractual maturity, as with variable rate demand notes. Variable rate demand notes, having a fair value of $21.6 million, $21.4 million and $822.0 million are included in the "Due after 1 year through 5 years," "Due after 5 years through 10 years" and "Due after 10 years" categories, respectively, in the table above.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value, as defined by the relevant accounting standards, represents the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. For additional information on how the Company measures fair value, refer to Note 2.
	The following tables reflect assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):
		Fair Value Measurement Using						Assets/
								Liabilities at
								Fair
	December 31, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
	Assets:
	Settlement assets:
	State and municipal debt securities	$	—	$	874.2	$	—	$	874.2
	State and municipal variable rate demand notes	—		865		—		865
	Other debt securities	—		11.3		—		11.3
	Other assets:
	Short-term bond mutual fund	100.2		—		—		100.2
	Derivatives	—		224.3		—		224.3
	Total assets	$	100.2	$	1,974.80	$	—	$	2,075.00
	Liabilities:
	Notes and other borrowings	$	—	$	4,343.20	$	—	$	4,343.20
	Derivatives	—		223.4		—		223.4
	Total liabilities	$	—	$	4,566.60	$	—	$	4,566.60
		Fair Value Measurement Using						Assets/
								Liabilities at
								Fair
	December 31, 2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
	Assets:
	Settlement assets:
	State and municipal debt securities	$	—	$	1,003.70	$	—	$	1,003.70
	State and municipal variable rate demand notes	—		463.3		—		463.3
	Other debt securities	—		47.8		—		47.8
	Other assets:
	Derivatives	—		96.8		—		96.8
	Total assets	$	—	$	1,611.60	$	—	$	1,611.60
	Liabilities:
	Notes and other borrowings	$	—	$	4,200.80	$	—	$	4,200.80
	Derivatives	—		86.1		—		86.1
	Total liabilities	$	—	$	4,286.90	$	—	$	4,286.90
	No non-recurring fair value adjustments were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, except those associated with acquisitions, as disclosed in Note 4.
	Other Fair Value Measurements
	The carrying amounts for many of the Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, settlement cash and cash equivalents, and settlement receivables and settlement obligations approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The aggregate fair value of the Company's borrowings was based on quotes from multiple banks and excluded the impact of related interest rate swaps. All the assets and liabilities in the above tables were carried at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the exception of borrowings, which had a carrying value of $4,213.0 million and $4,029.2 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively (see Note 15).
	The fair value of the assets in the Trust, which holds the assets for the Company's defined benefit plan, is disclosed in Note 11.

Other_Assets_and_Other_Liabili

Other Assets and Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Other Assets and Other Liabilities	'
	Other Assets and Other Liabilities
	The following table summarizes the components of other assets and other liabilities (in millions):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Other assets:
	Derivatives	$	224.3	$	96.8
	Short-term bond mutual fund (Note 7)	100.2		—
	Prepaid expenses	69		56.9
	Amounts advanced to agents, net of discounts	41.8		37.7
	Equity method investments	41		41
	Other receivables	21.1		21.4
	Debt issue costs	17.3		17.3
	Deferred customer set up costs	17.1		15.9
	Accounts receivable, net	14.9		15.6
	Other	15.4		17.3
	Total other assets	$	562.1	$	319.9
	Other liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	223.4	$	86.1
	Pension obligations	70.4		102.1
	Deferred revenue	25.1		30.5
	Other	39.3		36
	Total other liabilities	$	358.2	$	254.7

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The components of pre-tax income, generally based on the jurisdiction of the legal entity, were as follows (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Components of pre-tax income:
	Domestic	$	(28.4	)		$	94.8			$	423.9
	Foreign	955.3				1,074.00				850.7
		$	926.9			$	1,168.80			$	1,274.60
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 103%, 92% and 67% of the Company's pre-tax income was derived from foreign sources, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2011, domestic pre-tax income and foreign pre-tax income were affected by the pre-tax impact of the Company's agreement with the United States Internal Revenue Service ("IRS Agreement") resolving substantially all of the issues related to the Company's restructuring of its international operations in 2003.
	The provision for income taxes was as follows (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Federal	$	88.3			$	92.5			$	78.1
	State and local	(3.7		)		(14.8		)		4.5
	Foreign	43.9				65.2				26.6
		$	128.5			$	142.9			$	109.2
	Domestic taxes have been incurred on certain pre-tax income amounts that were generated by the Company's foreign operations. Accordingly, the percentage obtained by dividing the total federal, state and local tax provision by the domestic pre-tax income, all as shown in the preceding tables, may be higher than the statutory tax rates in the United States.
	The Company's effective tax rates differed from statutory rates as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefits	0.7	%		0.6	%		2	%
	Foreign rate differential, net of U.S. tax paid on foreign earnings (9.2%, 5.1% and 1.2%, respectively)	(22.9	)%		(22.5	)%		(14.0	)%
	IRS Agreement	—	%		—	%		(16.1	)%
	Other	1.1	%		(0.9	)%		1.7	%
	Effective tax rate	13.9	%		12.2	%		8.6	%
	The increase in the Company's effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to 2012 is primarily due to the combined effect of various discrete items, partially offset by an increasing proportion of profits that were foreign-derived in 2013, and generally taxed at lower rates than the Company's combined federal and state tax rates in the United States. The increase in the Company's effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to 2011 is primarily due to the impact of the IRS Agreement, discussed above, which resulted in a tax benefit of $204.7 million related to the adjustment of reserves associated with this matter during 2011, partially offset by benefits from favorable tax settlements in 2012 and higher taxes associated with the Finint and Costa remeasurement gains during 2011 (see Note 4). The Company continues to benefit from a significant proportion of its profits being foreign-derived, and generally taxed at lower rates than its combined federal and state tax rates in the United States. Certain portions of the Company's foreign source income are subject to United States federal and state income tax as earned due to the nature of the income, and dividend repatriations of the Company's foreign source income are generally subject to United States federal and state income tax.
	The Company's provision for income taxes consisted of the following components (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	86.1			$	117.2			$	36.2
	State and local	8.1				(2.5		)		0.6
	Foreign	73.6				63.4				51.2
	Total current taxes	167.8				178.1				88
	Deferred:
	Federal	2.2				(24.7		)		41.9
	State and local	(11.8		)		(12.3		)		3.9
	Foreign	(29.7		)		1.8				(24.6		)
	Total deferred taxes	(39.3		)		(35.2		)		21.2
		$	128.5			$	142.9			$	109.2
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the Company's assets and liabilities. The following table outlines the principal components of deferred tax items (in millions):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets related to:
	Reserves, accrued expenses and employee-related items	$	57			$	65.7
	Pension obligations	25.6				36.7
	Tax attribute carryovers	22.3				14.7
	Other	26.6				25.3
	Valuation allowance	(16.4		)		(13.0		)
	Total deferred tax assets	115.1				129.4
	Deferred tax liabilities related to:
	Intangibles, property and equipment	434.3				481.5
	Total deferred tax liabilities	434.3				481.5
	Net deferred tax liability	$	319.2			$	352.1
	The valuation allowance relates primarily to the Company's ability to recognize tax benefits associated with certain foreign net operating losses, which are included in "Tax attribute carryovers" in the table above. The recognition of these benefits is dependent upon the future taxable income in such foreign jurisdictions.
	Uncertain Tax Positions
	The Company has established contingency reserves for a variety of material, known tax exposures. As of December 31, 2013, the total amount of tax contingency reserves was $125.5 million, including accrued interest and penalties, net of related items. The Company's tax reserves reflect management's judgment as to the resolution of the issues involved if subject to judicial review or other settlement. While the Company believes its reserves are adequate to cover reasonably expected tax risks, there can be no assurance that, in all instances, an issue raised by a tax authority will be resolved at a financial cost that does not exceed its related reserve. With respect to these reserves, the Company's income tax expense would include (i) any changes in tax reserves arising from material changes during the period in the facts and circumstances (i.e., new information) surrounding a tax issue and (ii) any difference from the Company's tax position as recorded in the financial statements and the final resolution of a tax issue during the period. Such resolution could materially increase or decrease income tax expense in the Company's consolidated financial statements in future periods and could impact operating cash flows.
	Unrecognized tax benefits represent the aggregate tax effect of differences between tax return positions and the amounts otherwise recognized in the Company's consolidated financial statements, and are reflected in "Income taxes payable" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows (in millions):
		2013				2012
	Balance as of January 1,	$	103.2			$	123.7
	Increases - positions taken in current period (a)	18.5				13.1
	Increases - positions taken in prior periods (b)	15.6				—
Decreases - positions taken in prior periods	(8.7		)		(6.1		)
Decreases - settlements with taxing authorities	(4.1		)		(24.1		)
Decreases - lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(7.0		)		(3.4		)
Balance as of December 31,	$	117.5			$	103.2
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(a)	Includes recurring accruals for issues which initially arose in previous periods.
(b)	Changes to positions taken in prior periods relate to changes in estimates used to calculate prior period unrecognized tax benefits.
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was $108.9 million and $93.5 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, excluding interest and penalties.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties with respect to unrecognized tax benefits in "Provision for income taxes" in its Consolidated Statements of Income, and records the associated liability in "Income taxes payable" in its Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognized $(1.8) million, $0.5 million and $(4.0) million in interest and penalties during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company has accrued $17.7 million and $20.0 million for the payment of interest and penalties as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The unrecognized tax benefits accrual as of December 31, 2013 consists of federal, state and foreign tax matters. It is reasonably possible that the Company's total unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by approximately $55 million during the next 12 months in connection with various matters which may be resolved.
The Company and its subsidiaries file tax returns for the United States, for multiple states and localities, and for various non-United States jurisdictions, and the Company has identified the United States as its major tax jurisdiction, as the income tax imposed by any one foreign country is not material to the Company. The United States federal income tax returns of First Data, which include the Company, are eligible to be examined for 2005 and 2006. The Company's United States federal income tax returns since the Spin-off are also eligible to be examined.
The United States Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") completed its examination of the United States federal consolidated income tax returns of First Data for 2003 and 2004, which included the Company, and issued a Notice of Deficiency in December 2008. In December 2011, the Company reached an agreement with the IRS resolving substantially all of the issues related to the Company's restructuring of its international operations in 2003. As a result of the IRS Agreement, the Company expects to make cash payments of approximately $190 million, plus additional accrued interest, of which $92.4 million have been made as of December 31, 2013. These payments were made during 2012. The Company expects to pay the remaining amount in 2014 and beyond. The IRS completed its examination of the United States federal consolidated income tax returns of First Data, which include the Company's 2005 and pre-Spin-off 2006 taxable periods and issued its report on October 31, 2012 ("FDC 30-Day Letter"). Furthermore, the IRS completed its examination of the Company's United States federal consolidated income tax returns for the 2006 post-Spin-off period through 2009 and issued its report also on October 31, 2012 ("WU 30-Day Letter"). Both the FDC 30-Day Letter and the WU 30-Day Letter propose tax adjustments affecting the Company, some of which are agreed and some of which are unagreed. Both First Data and the Company filed their respective protests with the IRS Appeals Division on November 28, 2012 related to the unagreed proposed adjustments. The Company believes its reserves are adequate with respect to both the agreed and unagreed adjustments.
As of December 31, 2013, no provision had been made for United States federal and state income taxes on certain of the Company's outside tax basis differences, which primarily relate to accumulated foreign earnings of approximately $5.0 billion, which have been reinvested and are expected to continue to be reinvested outside the United States indefinitely. Upon distribution of those earnings to the United States in the form of actual or constructive dividends, the Company would be subject to United States income taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits), state income taxes and possible withholding taxes payable to various foreign countries. Such taxes could be significant. Determination of this amount of unrecognized United States deferred tax liability is not practicable because of the complexities associated with its hypothetical calculation.
Tax Allocation Agreement with First Data
The Company and First Data each are liable for taxes imposed on their respective businesses both prior to and after the Spin-off. If such taxes have not been appropriately apportioned between First Data and the Company, subsequent adjustments may occur that may impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
Also under the tax allocation agreement, with respect to taxes and other liabilities that result from a final determination that is inconsistent with the anticipated tax consequences of the Spin-off (as set forth in the private letter ruling and relevant tax opinion) ("Spin-off Related Taxes"), the Company will be liable to First Data for any such Spin-off Related Taxes attributable solely to actions taken by or with respect to the Company. In addition, the Company will also be liable for half of any Spin-off Related Taxes (i) that would not have been imposed but for the existence of both an action by the Company and an action by First Data or (ii) where the Company and First Data each take actions that, standing alone, would have resulted in the imposition of such Spin-off Related Taxes. The Company may be similarly liable if it breaches certain representations or covenants set forth in the tax allocation agreement. If the Company is required to indemnify First Data for taxes incurred as a result of the Spin-off being taxable to First Data, it likely would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. First Data generally will be liable for all Spin-off Related Taxes, other than those described above.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	Employee Benefit Plans
	Defined Contribution Plans
	The Western Union Company Incentive Savings Plan (the "401(k)") covers eligible employees on the United States payroll of the Company. Employees who make voluntary contributions to this plan receive up to a 4% Company matching contribution. All matching contributions are immediately vested.
	The Company administers more than 25 defined contribution plans in various countries globally on behalf of approximately 1,700 employee participants as of December 31, 2013. Such plans have vesting and employer contribution provisions that vary by country.
	In addition, the Company sponsors a non-qualified deferred compensation plan for a select group of highly compensated United States employees. The plan provides tax-deferred contributions and the restoration of Company matching contributions otherwise limited under the 401(k).
	The aggregate amount charged to expense in connection with all of the above plans was $16.9 million, $15.3 million and $12.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Defined Benefit Plan
	The Company has one frozen defined benefit pension plan (the "Plan") for which it had a recorded unfunded pension obligation of $70.4 million and $102.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, included in "Other liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company made contributions of $15.7 million and $25.0 million to the Plan in the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, including discretionary contributions of $5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company will be required to fund approximately $13 million to the Plan in 2014.
	The Company recognizes the funded status of the Plan in its Consolidated Balance Sheets with a corresponding adjustment to "Accumulated other comprehensive loss," net of tax.
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the Plan's projected benefit obligation, fair value of assets and the funded status (in millions):
		2013				2012
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation as of January 1,	$	418.8			$	414.4
	Interest cost	12.1				14.7
	Actuarial (gain)/loss	(25.4		)		30.2
	Benefits paid	(39.3		)		(40.5		)
	Projected benefit obligation as of December 31,	$	366.2			$	418.8
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets as of January 1,	$	316.7			$	301.7
	Actual return on plan assets	2.7				30.5
	Benefits paid	(39.3		)		(40.5		)
	Company contributions	15.7				25
	Fair value of plan assets as of December 31,	295.8				316.7
	Funded status of the Plan as of December 31,	$	(70.4	)		$	(102.1	)
	Accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31,	$	366.2			$	418.8
	Differences in expected returns on plan assets estimated at the beginning of the year versus actual returns, and assumptions used to estimate the beginning of year projected benefit obligation versus the end of year obligation (principally discount rate and mortality assumptions) are, on a combined basis, considered actuarial gains and losses. Such actuarial gains and losses are recognized as a component of "Comprehensive income" and amortized to income over the average remaining life expectancy of the plan participants. Included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" as of December 31, 2013 is $10.4 million ($6.6 million, net of tax) of actuarial losses that are expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost during the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The following table provides the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Accrued benefit liability	$	(70.4	)		$	(102.1	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)	187				206.8
	Net amount recognized	$	116.6			$	104.7
	The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit cost for the Plan (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Interest cost	$	12.1			$	14.7			$	17.9
	Expected return on plan assets	(20.7		)		(20.8		)		(21.3		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	12.4				10.5				8.1
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	3.8			$	4.4			$	4.7
	The accrued loss related to the pension liability included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss", net of tax, decreased$11.4 million in 2013 and increased $7.7 million and $12.5 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The rate assumptions used in the measurement of the Company's benefit obligation were as follows:
		2013			2012
	Discount rate	3.91	%		3.03	%
	The rate assumptions used in the measurement of the Company's net cost were as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Discount rate	3.03	%		3.72	%		4.69	%
	Expected long-term return on plan assets	7	%		7	%		7	%
	The Company measures the Plan's obligations and annual expense using assumptions that reflect best estimates and are consistent to the extent that each assumption reflects expectations of future economic conditions. As the bulk of the pension benefits will not be paid for many years, the computation of pension expenses and benefits is based on assumptions about future interest rates and expected rates of return on plan assets. In general, pension obligations are most sensitive to the discount rate assumption, and it is set based on the rate at which the pension benefits could be settled effectively. The discount rate is determined by matching the timing and amount of anticipated payouts under the Plan to the rates from an AA spot rate yield curve. The curve is derived from AA bonds of varying maturities.
	The estimated undiscounted future benefit payments are expected to be $37.9 million in 2014, $36.3 million in 2015, $34.9 million in 2016, $33.2 million in 2017, $31.6 million in 2018 and $132.3 million in 2019 through 2023.
	The Company employs a building block approach in determining the long-term rate of return for plan assets. Historical markets are studied and long-term historical risk, return, and co-variance relationships between equities, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments are considered consistent with the widely accepted capital market principle that assets with higher volatility generate a greater return over the long run. Current market factors such as inflation and interest rates are evaluated before long-term capital market assumptions are determined. Consideration is given to diversification, re-balancing and yields anticipated on fixed income securities held. Historical returns are reviewed within the context of current economic conditions to check for reasonableness and appropriateness. The Company then applies this rate against a calculated value for its plan assets. The calculated value recognizes changes in the fair value of plan assets over a five-year period.
	Pension plan asset allocation as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and target allocations based on investment policies, were as follows:
		Percentage of Plan Assets
		as of Measurement Date
	Asset Class	2013			2012
	Equity investments	18	%		16	%
	Debt securities	59	%		62	%
	Alternative investments	23	%		22	%
		Target Allocation
	Equity investments	15%
	Debt securities	60%
	Alternative investments	25%
	The Plan's assets are managed in a third-party Trust. The investment policy and allocation of the assets in the Trust are overseen by the Company's Investment Council. The Company employs a total return investment approach whereby a mix of equity, fixed income, and alternative investments are used in an effort to maximize the long-term return of plan assets. Risk tolerance is established through careful consideration of plan liabilities and plan funded status. The investment portfolio contains a diversified blend of equity, fixed-income, and alternative investments (e.g. hedge funds, royalty rights and private equity funds). Furthermore, equity investments are diversified across United States and non-United States stocks, as well as securities deemed to be growth, value, and small and large capitalizations. Alternative investments, the majority of which are hedge funds, are used in an effort to enhance long-term returns while improving portfolio diversification. Hedge fund strategy types include, but are not limited to: relative value, equity long-short, commodities/currencies, multi-strategy, event driven, and global-macro. The Plan holds derivative contracts directly which consist of interest rate swap agreements, under which the Plan is committed to pay a short-term LIBOR-based variable interest rate in exchange for a fixed interest rate based on five and ten-year maturities. Additionally, derivatives are held indirectly through funds in which the Plan is invested. Derivatives are used by the Plan to help reduce the Plan's exposure to interest rate volatility and to provide an additional source of return. Cash held by the Plan is used to satisfy margin requirements on the derivatives. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through quarterly investment portfolio reviews, annual liability measurements, and periodic asset and liability studies.
	The following tables reflect investments of the Trust that were measured and carried at fair value (in millions). For information on how the Company measures fair value, refer to Note 2.
31-Dec-13	Fair Value Measurement Using											Total Assets
Asset Class	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			at Fair Value
Equity investments:
Domestic	$	26.2			$	—			$	—		$	26.2
International (a)	1.5				26.5				—			28
Debt securities:
Corporate debt (b)	—				127.3				—			127.3
U.S. treasury bonds	36.8				—				—			36.8
State and municipal debt securities	—				3.9				—			3.9
Other	—				4.4				—			4.4
Alternative investments:
Hedge funds (c)	—				42.4				—			42.4
Royalty rights and private equity (d)	—				—				25.9			25.9
Total investments of the Trust at fair value	$	64.5			$	204.5			$	25.9		$	294.9
Other assets												0.9
Total investments of the Trust	$	64.5			$	204.5			$	25.9		$	295.8
31-Dec-12	Fair Value Measurement Using											Total Assets
Asset Class	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			at Fair Value
Equity investments:
Domestic	$	24.2			$	—			$	—		$	24.2
International (a)	1.4				25				—			26.4
Debt securities:
Corporate debt (b)	—				131.4				—			131.4
U.S. treasury bonds	52.3				—				—			52.3
State and municipal debt securities	—				4.4				—			4.4
Other	—				3.1				—			3.1
Alternative investments:
Hedge funds	—				44.7				—			44.7
Royalty rights and private equity (d)	—				—				23.8			23.8
Total investments of the Trust at fair value	$	77.9			$	208.6			$	23.8		$	310.3
Other assets												6.4
Total investments of the Trust	$	77.9			$	208.6			$	23.8		$	316.7
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(a)	Funds included herein have redemption frequencies of daily to monthly, with redemption notice periods of one to ten business days.
(b)	Substantially all corporate debt securities are investment grade securities.
(c)	Hedge funds generally hold liquid and readily priceable securities, such as public equities, exchange-traded derivatives, and corporate bonds. Hedge funds themselves do not have readily available market quotations, and therefore are valued using the Net Asset Value ("NAV") per share provided by the investment sponsor or third party administrator. Funds investing in diverse hedge fund strategies (primarily commingled funds) had the following composition of underlying hedge fund investments within the pension plan at December 31, 2013: relative value (24%), equity long/short (21%), commodities/currencies (20%), multi-strategy (13%), event driven (12%), and global-macro (10%). As of December 31, 2013, funds included herein had redemption frequencies of monthly to quarterly, with redemption notice periods of three to 60 days.
(d)	Diversified investments in royalty rights related to the sale of pharmaceutical products by third parties. Also included are private equity funds with a focus on venture capital. These investments are illiquid, with investment distributions expected to be received over the lives of the funds, which are uncertain but based on the voting rights of investors and the maturities of the underlying investments.
The maturities of debt securities as of December 31, 2013 range from less than one year to approximately 32 years with a weighted-average maturity of 14 years.
The following tables provide summaries of changes in the fair value of the Trust's Level 3 financial assets (in millions):
	Royalty Rights				Private Equity				Total
Balance, January 1, 2012	$	11.4			$	2.2			$	13.6
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held as of the reporting date	1.6				0.1				1.7
Relating to assets sold during the year	0.8				(0.1		)		0.7
Net purchases and sales	7.6				0.2				7.8
Balance, December 31, 2012	$	21.4			$	2.4			$	23.8
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held as of the reporting date	2.3				0.3				2.6
Relating to assets sold during the year	1.6				0.1				1.7
Net purchases and sales	(2.0		)		(0.2		)		(2.2		)
Balance, December 31, 2013	$	23.3			$	2.6			$	25.9
Royalty rights are held through investment funds. These investments are priority interests in contractual royalty revenue derived from the sale of pharmaceutical products that entitle the investment fund to receive a portion of revenue from the patent-protected product. The fair value of the Company's investment in royalty rights is estimated using consensus sales estimates for the pharmaceutical products obtained from third-party experts, which are multiplied by the contractual royalty rate, and then discounted by an interest rate based off the estimated weighted average cost of capital of the pharmaceutical sector (approximately 10%).
Private equity funds invest in the non-marketable securities of individual private companies. These private companies ultimately may become public in the future. The fair value of the Company's investment in private equity funds is estimated using many types of inputs, including historical sales multiples, valuations of comparable public companies, and recently completed equity financings.

Operating_Lease_Commitments

Operating Lease Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'
Operating Lease Commitments	'
	Operating Lease Commitments
	The Company leases certain real properties for use as customer service centers and administrative and sales offices. The Company also leases automobiles and office equipment. Certain of these leases contain renewal options and escalation provisions. Total rent expense under operating leases, net of sublease income, was $54.1 million, $53.9 million and $44.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2013, the minimum aggregate rental commitments under all non-cancelable operating leases were as follows (in millions):
	Year Ending December 31,
	2014	$	44
	2015	36.5
	2016	28.1
	2017	21.6
	2018	15.9
	Thereafter	15
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	161.1

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	Stockholders' Equity
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss includes all changes in equity during a period that have yet to be recognized in income, except those resulting from transactions with shareholders. The major components include unrealized gains and losses on investment securities, gains or losses from cash flow hedging activities, foreign currency translation adjustments and defined benefit pension plan liability adjustments.
	Unrealized gains and losses on investment securities that are available for sale, primarily state and municipal debt securities, are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" until the investment is either sold or deemed other-than-temporarily impaired. See Note 7 for further discussion.
	The effective portion of the change in fair value of derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss." Generally, amounts are recognized in income when the related forecasted transaction affects earnings. See Note 14 for further discussion.
	The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the United States dollar are translated using the appropriate exchange rate as of the end of the year. Foreign currency translation adjustments represent unrealized gains and losses on assets and liabilities arising from the difference in the foreign country currency compared to the United States dollar. These gains and losses are accumulated in comprehensive income. When a foreign subsidiary is substantially liquidated, the cumulative translation gain or loss is removed from "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" and is recognized as a component of the gain or loss on the sale of the subsidiary.
	The defined benefit pension plan liability adjustment is recognized for the difference between estimated assumptions (e.g., asset returns, discount rates, mortality) and actual results. The amount in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" is amortized to income over the remaining life expectancy of the plan participants. Details of the pension plan's assets and obligations are explained further in Note 11.
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Unrealized gains on investment securities, beginning of period	$	7.7		$	4.9		$	3.1
	Unrealized gains/(losses)	(0.1		)	9.9			9.7
	Tax (expense)/benefit	0.1			(3.7		)	(3.6		)
	Reclassification of gains into "Other revenues"	(5.8		)	(5.5		)	(6.9		)
	Tax expense related to reclassifications	2.2			2.1			2.6
	Net unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities	(3.6		)	2.8			1.8
	Unrealized gains on investment securities, end of period	$	4.1		$	7.7		$	4.9
	Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities, beginning of period	$	(21.9	)	$	5.1		$	(21.9	)
	Unrealized losses	(3.1		)	(20.1		)	(5.2		)
	Tax (expense)/benefit	(1.7		)	3.1			5.6
	Reclassification of (gains)/losses into "Transaction fees"	(7.6		)	(10.3		)	23.3
	Reclassification of (gains)/losses into "Foreign exchange revenues"	(2.8		)	(3.1		)	7
	Reclassification of losses into "Interest expense"	3.6			3.6			2.7
	Tax expense/(benefit) related to reclassifications	0.5			(0.2		)	(6.4		)
	Net unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities	(11.1		)	(27.0		)	27
	Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities, end of period	$	(33.0	)	$	(21.9	)	$	5.1
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, beginning of period	$	(8.5	)	$	(6.3	)	$	(4.3	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(17.7		)	(4.6		)	(3.7		)
	Tax benefit	4.6			2.4			1.7
	Net foreign currency translation adjustments	(13.1		)	(2.2		)	(2.0		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, end of period	$	(21.6	)	$	(8.5	)	$	(6.3	)
	Defined benefit pension plan adjustments, beginning of period	$	(129.9	)	$	(122.2	)	$	(109.7	)
	Unrealized gains/(losses)	7.4			(20.5		)	(28.4		)
	Tax (expense)/benefit	(3.9		)	6.2			10.9
	Reclassification of losses into "Cost of services"	12.4			10.5			8.1
	Tax benefit related to reclassifications and other	(4.5		)	(3.9		)	(3.1		)
	Net defined benefit pension plan adjustments	11.4			(7.7		)	(12.5		)
	Defined benefit pension plan adjustments, end of period	$	(118.5	)	$	(129.9	)	$	(122.2	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	$	(169.0	)	$	(152.6	)	$	(118.5	)
	Cash Dividends Paid
	Cash dividends paid for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $277.2 million, $254.2 million and $194.2 million, respectively. Dividends per share declared quarterly by the Company's Board of Directors during the years ended 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	Year		Q1			Q2			Q3		Q4
	2013		$	0.125		$	0.125		$	0.125	$	0.125
	2012		$	0.1		$	0.1		$	0.1	$	0.125
	2011		$	0.07		$	0.08		$	0.08	$	0.08
	On February 21, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share payable on March 31, 2014.
	Share Repurchases
	During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 25.7 million, 51.0 million and 40.3 million shares, respectively, have been repurchased for $393.6 million, $771.9 million and $800.0 million, respectively, excluding commissions, at an average cost of $15.29, $15.12 and $19.83 per share, respectively.
	On February 11, 2014, the Board of Directors authorized $500 million of common stock repurchases through June 30, 2015.

Derivatives

Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivatives	'
	Derivatives
	The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates, primarily the euro, and to a lesser degree the Canadian dollar, British pound, Australian dollar, Swiss franc, and other currencies, related to forecasted money transfer revenues and on money transfer settlement assets and obligations. The Company is also exposed to risk from derivative contracts written to its customers arising from its cross-currency Business Solutions payments operations. Additionally, the Company is exposed to interest rate risk related to changes in market rates both prior to and subsequent to the issuance of debt. The Company uses derivatives to (a) minimize its exposures related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates and (b) facilitate cross-currency Business Solutions payments by writing derivatives to customers.
	The Company executes derivatives with established financial institutions, with the substantial majority of these financial institutions having credit ratings of "A-" or better from a major credit rating agency. The Company also writes Business Solutions derivatives mostly with small and medium size enterprises. The primary credit risk inherent in derivative agreements represents the possibility that a loss may occur from the nonperformance of a counterparty to the agreements. The Company performs a review of the credit risk of these counterparties at the inception of the contract and on an ongoing basis. The Company also monitors the concentration of its contracts with any individual counterparty. The Company anticipates that the counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the agreements, but takes action (including termination of contracts) when doubt arises about the counterparties' ability to perform. The Company's hedged foreign currency exposures are in liquid currencies; consequently, there is minimal risk that appropriate derivatives to maintain the hedging program would not be available in the future.
	Foreign Currency — Consumer-to-Consumer
	The Company's policy is to use longer-term foreign currency forward contracts, with maturities of up to 36 months at inception and a targeted weighted-average maturity of approximately one year, to mitigate some of the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared to the United States dollar could have on forecasted revenues denominated in other currencies related to its business. As of December 31, 2013, the Company's longer-term foreign currency forward contracts had maturities of a maximum of 24 months with a weighted-average maturity of approximately one year. These contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges of forecasted revenue, with effectiveness assessed based on changes in the spot rate of the affected currencies during the period of designation. Accordingly, all changes in the fair value of the hedges not considered effective or portions of the hedge that are excluded from the measure of effectiveness are recognized immediately in "Derivative gains/(losses), net" within the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
	The Company also uses short duration foreign currency forward contracts, generally with maturities from a few days up to one month, to offset foreign exchange rate fluctuations on settlement assets and obligations between initiation and settlement. In addition, forward contracts, typically with maturities of less than one year at inception, are utilized to offset foreign exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated cash and other asset positions. None of these contracts are designated as accounting hedges.
	The aggregate equivalent United States dollar notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts as of December 31, 2013 were as follows (in millions):
	Contracts not designated as hedges:
	Euro	$	237.4
	Canadian dollar	98
	British pound	52
	Australian dollar	36.6
	Other (a)	157
	Contracts designated as hedges:
	Euro	$	392.8
	Canadian dollar	125.3
	British pound	85.5
	Swiss franc	43.7
	Australian dollar	39.2
	Other	49.7
	____________________
	(a)	Comprised of exposures to 15 different currencies. None of these individual currency exposures is greater than $25 million.
	Foreign Currency — Business Solutions
	The Company writes derivatives, primarily foreign currency forward contracts and option contracts, mostly with small and medium size enterprises and derives a currency spread from this activity as part of its Business Solutions operations. The Company aggregates its Business Solutions payments foreign currency exposures arising from customer contracts, including the derivative contracts described above, and hedges the resulting net currency risks by entering into offsetting contracts with established financial institution counterparties (economic hedge contracts). The derivatives written are part of the broader portfolio of foreign currency positions arising from its cross-currency Business Solutions payments operations, which primarily include spot exchanges of currency in addition to forwards and options. Foreign exchange revenues from the total portfolio of positions were $355.5 million, $332.0 million, and $154.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. None of the derivative contracts used in Business Solutions operations are designated as accounting hedges. The duration of these derivative contracts at inception is generally less than one year.
	The aggregate equivalent United States dollar notional amounts of foreign currency derivative customer contracts held by the Company in its Business Solutions operations as of December 31, 2013 were approximately $5.8 billion. The significant majority of customer contracts are written in major currencies such as the euro, Canadian dollar, British pound, and the Australian dollar.
	Interest Rate Hedging — Corporate
	The Company utilizes interest rate swaps to effectively change the interest rate payments on a portion of its notes from fixed-rate payments to short-term LIBOR-based variable rate payments in order to manage its overall exposure to interest rates. The Company designates these derivatives as fair value hedges. The change in fair value of the interest rate swaps is offset by a change in the carrying value of the debt being hedged within "Borrowings" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and "Interest expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Income has been adjusted to include the effects of interest accrued on the swaps.
	The Company, at times, utilizes derivatives to hedge the forecasted issuance of fixed-rate debt. These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges of the variability in the fixed-rate coupon of the debt expected to be issued. The effective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The Company held interest rate swaps in an aggregate notional amount of $1,550.0 million and $800.0 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Of this aggregate notional amount held at December 31, 2013, $500.0 million related to notes due in 2014, $250.0 million related to notes due in 2015, $500.0 million related to notes due in 2017, and $300.0 million related to notes due in 2018.
	Balance Sheet
	The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in millions):
		Derivative Assets										Derivative Liabilities
				Fair Value										Fair Value
		Balance Sheet		December 31,				December 31,				Balance Sheet		December 31,				December 31,
		Location		2013				2012				Location		2013				2012
	Derivatives — hedges:
	Interest rate fair value hedges — Corporate	Other assets		$	11.4			$	13.1			Other liabilities		$	7.8			$	—
	Foreign currency cash flow hedges — Consumer-to-Consumer	Other assets		11.1				10.8				Other liabilities		27.7				17.6
	Total			$	22.5			$	23.9					$	35.5			$	17.6
	Derivatives — undesignated:
	Foreign currency — Business Solutions	Other assets		$	201.2			$	71.9			Other liabilities		$	186.2			$	66.5
	Foreign currency — Consumer-to-Consumer	Other assets		0.6				1				Other liabilities		1.7				2
	Total			$	201.8			$	72.9					$	187.9			$	68.5
	Total derivatives			$	224.3			$	96.8					$	223.4			$	86.1
	The following table summarizes the net fair value of derivatives held as of December 31, 2013 and their expected maturities (in millions):
		Total				2014				2015				2016				2017				2018				Thereafter
	Foreign currency cash flow hedges — Consumer-to-Consumer	$	(16.6	)		$	(11.5	)		$	(5.1	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
	Foreign currency undesignated hedges — Consumer-to-Consumer	(1.1		)		(1.1		)		—				—				—				—				—
	Foreign currency undesignated hedges — Business Solutions	15				15				—				—				—				—				—
	Interest rate fair value hedges — Corporate	3.6				11.2				—				—				(2.7		)		(4.9		)		—
	Total	$	0.9			$	13.6			$	(5.1	)		$	—			$	(2.7	)		$	(4.9	)		$	—
	The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities associated with contracts that include netting language that the Company believes to be enforceable have been netted in the following tables to present the Company's net exposure with these counterparties. The Company's rights under these agreements generally allow for transactions to be settled on a net basis, including upon early termination, which could occur upon the counterparty's default, a change in control, or other conditions.
	In addition, certain of the Company's other agreements include netting provisions, the enforceability of which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and depending on the circumstances. Due to the uncertainty related to the enforceability of these provisions, the derivative balances associated with these agreements are included within "Derivatives that are not or may not be subject to master netting arrangement or similar agreement" in the following tables. In certain circumstances, the Company may require its Business Solutions customers to maintain collateral balances which may mitigate the risk associated with potential customer defaults.
	The following tables summarize the gross and net fair value of derivative assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in millions):
	Offsetting of Derivative Assets
	December 31, 2013		Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Amounts Presented				Derivatives Not Offset				Net Amounts
											in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement		$	118.4			$	—			$	118.4			$	(93.3	)		$	25.1
	Derivatives that are not or may not be subject to master netting arrangement or similar agreement		105.9
	Total		$	224.3
	December 31, 2012
	Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement		$	39.1			$	—			$	39.1			$	(19.6	)		$	19.5
	Derivatives that are not or may not be subject to master netting arrangement or similar agreement		57.7
Total		$	96.8
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities
December 31, 2013		Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Amounts Presented				Derivatives Not Offset				Net Amounts
										in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement		$	146.1			$	—			$	146.1			$	(93.3	)		$	52.8
Derivatives that are not or may not be subject to master netting arrangement or similar agreement		77.3
Total		$	223.4
December 31, 2012
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement		$	30.5			$	—			$	30.5			$	(19.6	)		$	10.9
Derivatives that are not or may not be subject to master netting arrangement or similar agreement		55.6
Total		$	86.1
Income Statement
The following tables summarize the location and amount of gains and losses of derivatives in the Consolidated Statements of Income segregated by designated, qualifying hedging instruments and those that are not, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in millions):
Fair Value Hedges
The following table presents the location and amount of gains/(losses) from fair value hedges for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in millions):
		Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on																Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on													Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
		Derivatives																Related Hedged Item (a)
		Income		Amount														Income		Amount											Income	Amount
		Statement																Statement													Statement
Derivatives		Location		2013				2012				2011				Hedged		Location		2013				2012			2011				Location	2013			2012			2011
																Item
Interest rate contracts		Interest  expense		$	(8.5	)		$	3.9			$	11.8			Fixed-rate debt		Interest  expense		$	19.3			$	3.7		$	12.6			Interest  expense	$	—		$	—		$	—
Total gain/(loss)				$	(8.5	)		$	3.9			$	11.8							$	19.3			$	3.7		$	12.6				$	—		$	—		$	—
Cash Flow Hedges
The following table presents the location and amount of gains/(losses) from cash flow hedges for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in millions):
		Gain/(Loss) Recognized												Gain/(Loss) Reclassified													Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on
		in OCI on Derivatives												from Accumulated OCI into Income													Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount
		(Effective Portion)												(Effective Portion)													Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) (b)
		Amount												Income		Amount											Income		Amount
Derivatives		2013				2012				2011				Statement Location		2013				2012				2011			Statement Location		2013			2012			2011
Foreign currency contracts		$	(3.1	)		$	(20.1	)		$	16.4			Revenue		$	10.4			$	13.4			$	(30.3	)	Derivative		$	(0.4	)	$	(0.1	)	$	(10.2	)
																											gains/(losses), net
Interest rate contracts (c)		—				—				(21.6		)		Interest expense		(3.6		)		(3.6		)		(2.7		)	Interest expense		—			—			—
Total gain/(loss)		$	(3.1	)		$	(20.1	)		$	(5.2	)				$	6.8			$	9.8			$	(33.0	)			$	(0.4	)	$	(0.1	)	$	(10.2	)
Undesignated Hedges
The following table presents the location and amount of net gains/(losses) from undesignated hedges for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in millions):
		Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (d)
		Income Statement Location		Amount
Derivatives				2013				2012				2011
Foreign currency contracts (e)		Selling, general and administrative		$	(3.7	)		$	(10.6	)		$	5.9
Foreign currency contracts (f)		Derivative gains/(losses), net		(0.9		)		0.6				21.9
Total gain/(loss)				$	(4.6	)		$	(10.0	)		$	27.8
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(a)	The 2013 gain of $19.3 million was comprised of a gain in value on the debt of $8.5 million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $10.8 million. The 2012 gain of $3.7 million was comprised of a loss in value on the debt of $(3.9) million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $7.6 million. The 2011 gain of $12.6 million was comprised of a loss in value on the debt of $(11.8) million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $24.4 million.
(b)	The portion of the change in fair value of a derivative excluded from the effectiveness assessment for foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges represents the difference between changes in forward rates and spot rates.
(c)	The Company uses derivatives to hedge the forecasted issuance of fixed-rate debt and records the effective portion of the derivative's fair value in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounts are reclassified to "Interest expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the life of the related notes.
(d)	The Company uses foreign currency forward and option contracts as part of its Business Solutions payments operations. These derivative contracts are excluded from this table as they are managed as part of a broader currency portfolio that includes non-derivative currency exposures. The gains and losses on these derivatives are included as part of the broader disclosure of portfolio revenue for this business discussed above.
(e)	The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts to offset foreign exchange rate fluctuations on settlement assets and obligations as well as certain foreign currency denominated positions. Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on settlement assets and obligations and cash balances, not including amounts related to derivatives activity as displayed above, were $(5.4) million, $7.8 million and $(20.5) million for the years ended 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(f)	The derivative contracts used in the Company's revenue hedging program are not designated as hedges in the final month of the contract. Additionally, in the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company entered into derivative contracts, consisting of foreign currency forward contracts with maturities of less than one year, to reduce the economic variability related to the cash amounts used to fund acquisitions of businesses with purchase prices denominated in foreign currencies, primarily for the TGBP acquisition, and recorded a net gain of $20.8 million in "Derivatives gains/(losses), net."
An accumulated other comprehensive pre-tax loss of $11.4 million related to the foreign currency forward contracts is expected to be reclassified into revenue within the next 12 months as of December 31, 2013. Approximately $3.6 million of net losses on the forecasted debt issuance hedges are expected to be recognized in "Interest expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Income within the next 12 months as of December 31, 2013. No amounts have been reclassified into earnings as a result of the underlying transaction being considered probable of not occurring within the specified time period.

Borrowings

Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Borrowings	'
	Borrowings
	The Company’s outstanding borrowings consisted of the following (in millions):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Due in less than one year:
	Floating rate notes (a)	$	—		$	300
	6.500% notes (effective rate of 5.7%) due 2014 (b)	500			500
	Due in greater than one year (b):
	Floating rate notes due 2015 (c)	250			—
	2.375% notes due 2015 (d)	250			250
	5.930% notes due 2016 (d)	1,000.00			1,000.00
	2.875% notes (effective rate of 2.0%) due 2017 (b)	500			500
	3.650% notes due 2018 (d)	400			400
	3.350% notes (effective rate of 3.4%) due 2019 (e)	250			—
	5.253% notes due 2020 (d)	324.9			324.9
	6.200% notes due 2036 (d)	500			500
	6.200% notes due 2040 (d)	250			250
	Other borrowings	5.7			5.8
	Total borrowings at par value	4,230.60			4,030.70
	Fair value hedge accounting adjustments, net (b)	0.9			20.2
	Unamortized discount, net	(18.5		)	(21.7		)
	Total borrowings at carrying value (f)	$	4,213.00		$	4,029.20
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	(a)	The floating rate notes due in March 2013 were repaid using the Company's cash, including cash generated from operations and proceeds from the Company's issuance of the fixed rate notes due 2015 and 2017.
	(b)	The Company utilizes interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges to effectively change the interest rate payments on a portion of its notes from fixed-rate payments to short-term LIBOR-based variable rate payments in order to manage its overall exposure to interest rates. The changes in fair value of these interest rate swaps result in an offsetting hedge accounting adjustment recorded to the carrying value of the related note. These hedge accounting adjustments will be reclassified as reductions to or increases in "Interest expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the life of the related notes, and cause the effective rate of interest to differ from the notes’ stated rate.
	(c)
		On August 22, 2013, the Company issued
		$250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of unsecured floating rate notes due August 21, 2015 ("2015 Floating Rate Notes"). Interest is payable quarterly at a per annum rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.0% (1.2% at December 31, 2013) and is reset quarterly. See below for additional detail relating to the debt issuance.
	(d)	The difference between the stated interest rate and the effective interest rate is not significant.
	(e)	On November 22, 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of 3.350% unsecured fixed rate notes due 2019 ("2019 Notes"). The interest rate on the 2019 Notes may be adjusted under certain circumstances as described below.
	(f)	As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s weighted-average effective rate on total borrowings was approximately 4.6%.
	The Company’s maturities of borrowings at par value as of December 31, 2013 are $500.0 million in 2014, $500.0 million in 2015, $1.0 billion in 2016, $500.0 million in 2017, $400.0 million in 2018, and approximately $1.3 billion thereafter.
	The Company’s obligations with respect to its outstanding borrowings, as described above, rank equally.
	Commercial Paper Program
	Pursuant to the Company’s commercial paper program, the Company may issue unsecured commercial paper notes in an amount not to exceed $1.5 billion outstanding at any time, reduced to the extent of borrowings outstanding on the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility in excess of $150 million. The Commercial Paper Notes may have maturities of up to 397 days from date of issuance. The Company had no commercial paper borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the average commercial paper balance outstanding was $161.3 million and the maximum balance outstanding was $422.8 million. Proceeds from the Company’s commercial paper borrowings were used for general corporate purposes.
	Revolving Credit Facility
	On September 23, 2011, the Company entered into a credit agreement which expires January 2017 providing for unsecured financing facilities in an aggregate amount of $1.65 billion, including a $250.0 million letter of credit sub-facility and a $150.0 million swing line sub-facility ("Revolving Credit Facility"). The Revolving Credit Facility contains certain covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the Company’s ability to sell or transfer assets or merge or consolidate with another company, grant certain types of security interests, incur certain types of liens, impose restrictions on subsidiary dividends, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, or incur certain subsidiary level indebtedness, subject to certain exceptions. The Company is required to maintain compliance with a consolidated interest coverage ratio covenant. The Revolving Credit Facility supports borrowings under the Company’s $1.5 billion commercial paper program.
	Interest due under the Revolving Credit Facility is fixed for the term of each borrowing and is payable according to the terms of that borrowing. Generally, interest is calculated using a selected LIBOR rate plus an interest rate margin of 100 basis points. A facility fee of 12.5 basis points is also payable quarterly on the total facility, regardless of usage. Both the interest rate margin and facility fee percentage are based on certain of the Company’s credit ratings.
	As of and during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility.
	Notes
	On November 22, 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of unsecured notes due May 22, 2019. Interest with respect to the 2019 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on May 22 and November 22 of each year, beginning on May 22, 2014, based on the fixed per annum rate of 3.350%. The interest rate payable on the 2019 Notes will be increased if the debt rating assigned to the note is downgraded by an applicable credit rating agency, beginning at a downgrade below investment grade. However, in no event will the interest rate on the 2019 Notes be increased by more than 2.00% above 3.350% per annum. The interest rate payable on the 2019 Notes may also be adjusted downward for debt rating upgrades subsequent to any debt rating downgrades but may not be adjusted below 3.350% per annum. The 2019 Notes are subject to covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of the Company to sell or transfer assets or merge or consolidate with another company, and limit or restrict the Company's and certain of its subsidiaries' ability to incur certain types of security interests, or enter into sale and leaseback transactions. The Company may redeem the 2019 Notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par or a price based on the applicable treasury rate plus 30 basis points.
	On August 22, 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of unsecured floating rate notes due August 21, 2015. Interest with respect to the 2015 Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly in arrears on each February 21, May 21, August 21 and November 21, beginning November 21, 2013, at a per annum rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 1.0% (reset quarterly). The 2015 Floating Rate Notes are subject to covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of the Company to sell or transfer assets or merge or consolidate with another company, and limit or restrict the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to incur certain types of security interests, or enter into sale and leaseback transactions.
	On December 10, 2012, the Company issued $250.0 million and $500.0 million of aggregate principal amounts of unsecured notes due December 10, 2015 ("2015 Fixed Rate Notes") and December 10, 2017 ("2017 Notes"), respectively. Interest with respect to the 2015 Fixed Rate Notes and 2017 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 10 and December 10 of each year, currently based on the per annum rates of 2.375% and 2.875%, respectively. The interest rates payable on the 2015 Fixed Rate Notes and 2017 Notes will be increased if the debt rating assigned to such notes is downgraded by an applicable credit rating agency, beginning at a downgrade below investment grade. However, in no event will the interest rate on either the 2015 Fixed Rate Notes or 2017 Notes be increased by more than 2.00% above 2.375% and 2.875% per annum, respectively. The interest rates on the 2015 Fixed Rate Notes and 2017 Notes may also be adjusted downward for debt rating upgrades subsequent to any debt rating downgrades but may not be adjusted below 2.375% and 2.875% per annum. The 2015 Fixed Rate Notes and 2017 Notes are subject to covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of the Company to sell or transfer assets or merge or consolidate with another company, and limit or restrict the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to incur certain types of security interests, or enter into sale and leaseback transactions. The Company may redeem the 2015 Fixed Rate Notes and 2017 Notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par or a price based on the applicable treasury rate plus 35 and 40 basis points, respectively.
	On August 22, 2011, the Company issued $400.0 million of aggregate principal amount of unsecured notes due August 22, 2018 ("2018 Notes"). Interest with respect to the 2018 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 22 and August 22 of each year, based on the fixed per annum rate of 3.650%. The 2018 Notes are subject to covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of the Company to sell or transfer assets or merge or consolidate with another company, and limit or restrict the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to incur certain types of security interests, or enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions. The Company may redeem the 2018 Notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par or a price based on the applicable treasury rate plus 35 basis points.
	On March 7, 2011, the Company issued $300.0 million of aggregate principal amount of unsecured floating rate notes due March 7, 2013 ("2013 Notes"). Interest with respect to the 2013 Notes was payable quarterly in arrears on each March 7, June 7, September 7 and December 7, beginning June 7, 2011, at a per annum rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 58 basis points (reset quarterly). The 2013 Notes were redeemed upon maturity in March 2013.
	On June 21, 2010, the Company issued $250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of unsecured notes due June 21, 2040 ("2040 Notes"). Interest with respect to the 2040 Notes is payable semi-annually on June 21 and December 21 each year based on the fixed per annum rate of 6.200%. The 2040 Notes are subject to covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to grant certain types of security interests or enter into sale and leaseback transactions. The Company may redeem the 2040 Notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par or a price based on the applicable treasury rate plus 30 basis points.
	On March 30, 2010, the Company exchanged $303.7 million of aggregate principal amount of the 2011 Notes for unsecured notes due April 1, 2020 ("2020 Notes"). Interest with respect to the 2020 Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 each year based on the fixed per annum rate of 5.253%. In connection with the exchange, note holders were given a 7% premium ($21.2 million), which approximated market value at the exchange date, as additional principal. As this transaction was accounted for as a debt modification, this premium was not charged to expense. Rather, the premium, along with the offsetting hedge accounting adjustments, will be accreted into "Interest expense" over the life of the notes. The 2020 Notes are subject to covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to grant certain types of security interests, incur debt (in the case of significant subsidiaries), or enter into sale and leaseback transactions. The Company may redeem the 2020 Notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par or a price based on the applicable treasury rate plus 15 basis points.
	The 2020 Notes were originally issued in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). On October 8, 2010, the Company exchanged the 2020 Notes for notes registered under the Securities Act, pursuant to the terms of a Registration Rights Agreement.
	On February 26, 2009, the Company issued $500.0 million of aggregate principal amount of unsecured notes due February 26, 2014 ("2014 Notes"). Interest with respect to the 2014 Notes is payable semi-annually on February 26 and August 26 each year based on the fixed per annum rate of 6.500%. The 2014 Notes are subject to covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to grant certain types of security interests or enter into sale and leaseback transactions. The Company may redeem the 2014 Notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par or a price based on the applicable treasury rate plus 50 basis points. The Company has the ability to use cash, including cash generated from operations, proceeds from the sale of non-settlement related investments, and the Revolving Credit Facility, and could also access commercial paper and other financing sources to repay this debt obligation.
	On November 17, 2006, the Company issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.200% Notes due 2036 ("2036 Notes"). Interest with respect to the 2036 Notes is payable semi-annually on May 17 and November 17 each year based on the fixed per annum rate of 6.200%. The 2036 Notes are subject to covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to grant certain types of security interests, incur debt (in the case of significant subsidiaries), or enter into sale and leaseback transactions. The Company may redeem the 2036 Notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par or a price based on the applicable treasury rate plus 25 basis points.
	On September 29, 2006, the Company issued $1.0 billion of aggregate principal amount of unsecured notes maturing on October 1, 2016 ("2016 Notes"). Interest on the 2016 Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 each year based on a fixed per annum rate of 5.930%. The 2016 Notes are subject to covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to grant certain types of security interests, incur debt (in the case of significant subsidiaries) or enter into sale and leaseback transactions. The Company may redeem the 2016 Notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par or a price based on the applicable treasury rate plus 20 basis points.
	Certain of the Company’s notes (the 2019 Notes, 2015 Floating Rate Notes, 2015 Fixed Rate Notes, 2017 Notes, and 2018 Notes) include a change of control triggering event provision, as defined in the terms of the notes. If a change of control triggering event occurs, holders of the notes may require the Company to repurchase some or all of their notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of their notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.  A change of control triggering event will occur when there is a change of control involving the Company and among other things, within a specified period in relation to the change of control, the notes are downgraded from an investment grade rating to below an investment grade rating by all three major credit rating agencies.

Stock_Compensation_Plans

Stock Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock Compensation Plans	'
	Stock Compensation Plans
	Stock Compensation Plans
	The Western Union Company 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan
	The Western Union Company 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2006 LTIP") provides for the granting of stock options, restricted stock units, unrestricted stock awards and other equity-based awards to employees and others who perform services for the Company. A maximum of 120.0 million shares of common stock may be awarded under the 2006 LTIP, of which 34.0 million shares are available as of December 31, 2013.
	Options granted under the 2006 LTIP are issued with exercise prices equal to the fair market value of Western Union common stock on the grant date, have 10-year terms, and typically vest over four equal annual increments beginning 12 months after the date of grant, with the exception of options granted to retirement eligible employees, which will vest on a prorated basis, upon termination. Compensation expense related to stock options is recognized over the requisite service period.
	Restricted stock awards and units granted under the 2006 LTIP typically become 100% vested on the three year anniversary of the grant date, with the exception of restricted stock units granted to retirement eligible employees, which will vest on a prorated basis, upon termination. The fair value of the awards granted is measured based on the fair value of the shares on the date of grant. Certain share unit grants do not provide for the payment of dividend equivalents. For those grants, the value of the grants is reduced by the net present value of the foregone dividend equivalent payments. The related compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which is the same as the vesting period.
	The compensation committee of the Company's Board of Directors has also granted the Company's executives and other key employees long-term incentive awards under the 2006 LTIP which consist of approximately two-thirds performance based restricted stock unit awards and approximately one-third stock option awards. The performance based restricted stock units are restricted stock awards. The grant date fair value is fixed and the amount of restricted stock units released depends upon certain financial and strategic performance objectives being met over a two-year period plus an additional vesting period after the two-year performance period. For the 2012 awards, achievement is also limited if certain total shareholder return metrics are not met over a three-year period. The actual number of performance based restricted stock units that the recipients receive ranges from 0% up to 300% of the target number of stock units granted under the LTIP. The performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2013 are restricted stock units, primarily granted to the Company's executives, which require certain financial objectives to be met during 2013 and 2014 plus an additional vesting period and are subject to a payout modifier based on the Company's relative total shareholder return over a three year performance period (2013 through 2015). Additionally, the compensation committee granted non-executive employees of the Company participating in the 2006 LTIP annual equity grants of two-thirds restricted stock units and one-third stock option awards, or all restricted stock units depending on their employment grade level.
	In 2012, the Company started granting bonus stock units out of the 2006 LTIP to the non-employee directors of the Company. Since bonus stock units vest immediately, compensation expense is recognized on the date of grant based on the fair value of the awards when granted. These awards may be settled immediately unless the participant elects to defer the receipt of common shares under the applicable plan rules.
	The Western Union Company 2006 Non-Employee Director Equity Compensation Plan
	The Western Union Company 2006 Non-Employee Director Equity Compensation Plan ("2006 Director Plan") provides for the granting of equity-based awards to non-employee directors of the Company. Options granted under the 2006 Director Plan are issued with exercise prices equal to the fair market value of Western Union common stock on the grant date, have 10-year terms, and vest immediately. Since options and deferred stock units under this plan vest immediately, compensation expense is recognized on the date of grant based on the fair value of the awards when granted. Awards under the plan may be settled immediately unless the participant elects to defer the receipt of the common shares under applicable plan rules. A maximum of 1.5 million shares of common stock may be awarded under the 2006 Director Plan. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has awarded 1.2 million options and 0.3 million unrestricted stock units to non-employee directors of the Company. As the shares available to be granted under the 2006 Director Plan were depleted during 2013, the Company started granting options out of the 2006 LTIP to the non-employee directors of the Company, as permitted by the plans. These options have the same vesting and expense terms as non-employee director option grants under the 2006 Director Plan.
	Impact of Spin-Off to Stock-Based Awards Granted Under First Data Plans
	At the time of the Spin-off, First Data converted stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units (collectively, "Stock-Based Awards") of First Data stock held by Western Union and First Data employees. For Western Union employees, outstanding First Data Stock-Based Awards were converted to new Western Union Stock-Based Awards. For First Data employees, each outstanding First Data Stock-Based Award held prior to the Spin-off was converted into one replacement First Data Stock-Based Award and one Western Union Stock-Based Award. The new Western Union and First Data Stock-Based Awards maintained their pre-conversion aggregate intrinsic values, and, in the case of stock options, their ratio of the exercise price per share to their fair value per share.
	After the Spin-off, the Company receives all cash proceeds related to the exercise of all Western Union stock options, recognizes all stock compensation expense and retains the resulting tax benefits relating to Western Union awards held by Western Union employees. First Data recognizes all stock-based compensation expense and retains all associated tax benefits for Western Union Stock-Based Awards held by First Data employees.
	Stock Option Activity
	A summary of Western Union stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows (options and aggregate intrinsic value in millions):
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Options			Weighted-Average				Weighted-Average Remaining
					Exercise Price				Contractual Term			Aggregate
									(Years)			Intrinsic
												Value
	Outstanding as of January 1	27			$	18.46
	Granted	4			14.02
	Exercised	(1.8	)		15.86
	Cancelled/forfeited	(5.4	)		17.86
	Outstanding as of December 31	23.8			$	18.05			4.4			$	19.7
	Options exercisable as of December 31	18.1			$	18.77			3.1			$	8.4
	The Company received $28.6 million, $51.9 million and $98.8 million in cash proceeds related to the exercise of stock options during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Upon the exercise of stock options, shares of common stock are issued from authorized common shares.
	The Company realized total tax benefits during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 from stock option exercises of $1.3 million, $1.2 million and $4.8 million, respectively.
	The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $4.2 million, $5.1 million and $20.6 million, respectively.
	Restricted Stock Activity
	A summary of Western Union activity for restricted stock units and performance based restricted stock units for the year ended December 31, 2013 is listed below (units in millions):
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Number		Weighted-Average
		Outstanding		Grant-Date Fair Value
	Non-vested as of January 1	4.8		$	17.38
	Granted	3.2		13.1
	Vested	-1		15.63
	Forfeited	-0.7		15.42
	Non-vested as of December 31	6.3		$	15.69
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The following table sets forth the total impact on earnings for stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income resulting from stock options, restricted stock units, performance based restricted stock units and bonus stock units for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in millions, except per share data).
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Stock-based compensation expense	$	(34.5	)		$	(34.0	)		$	(31.2	)
	Income tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense	10				10				9.8
	Net income impact	$	(24.5	)		$	(24.0	)		$	(21.4	)
	Earnings per share:
	Basic and Diluted	$	(0.04	)		$	(0.04	)		$	(0.03	)
	As of December 31, 2013, there was $13.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of assumed forfeitures, related to non-vested stock options which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years, and there was $35.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of assumed forfeitures, related to non-vested restricted stock units and performance based restricted stock units which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.
	Fair Value Assumptions
	The Company used the following assumptions for the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the value of Western Union options granted.
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Stock options granted:
	Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.2		%		1.2		%		2.5		%
	Weighted-average dividend yield	3.7		%		1.8		%		1.4		%
	Volatility	35.3		%		33.2		%		31		%
	Expected term (in years)	6.09				6.09				5.8
	Weighted-average grant date fair value	$	3.2			$	4.9			$	5.99
	Risk-free interest rate - The risk-free rate for stock options granted during the period is determined by using a United States Treasury rate for the period that coincided with the expected terms listed above.
	Expected dividend yield - The Company's expected annual dividend yield is the calculation of the annualized Western Union dividend divided by an average Western Union stock price on each respective grant date.
	Expected volatility - For the Company's executives and non-employee directors, the expected volatility for the 2013, 2012 and 2011 grants was 35.3%, 33.2% and 29.7%, respectively. The expected volatility for the Company's non-executive employees was 35.2%, 33.2% and 31.9% for the 2013, 2012 and 2011 grants, respectively. The Company used a blend of implied and historical volatility. The Company's implied volatility was calculated using the market price of traded options on Western Union's common stock and the historical volatility of Western Union stock data. Prior to 2012, the Company's historical volatility represented a blend of Western Union and First Data (prior to the Spin-off) stock data.
	Expected term - For 2013 and 2012, Western Union's expected term for all employees was approximately 6 years. For 2011 Western Union's expected term was approximately 5 years for non-executive employees and approximately 7 years for executives and non-employee directors. The Company's expected term of options was based upon, among other things, historical exercises, the vesting term of the Company's options and the options' contractual term of ten years.
The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and the Company's historical experience and future expectations. The calculated fair value is recognized as compensation cost in the Company's consolidated financial statements over the requisite service period of the entire award. Compensation cost is recognized only for those options expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated at the date of grant and evaluated and adjusted periodically to reflect the Company's historical experience and future expectations. Any change in the forfeiture assumption is accounted for as a change in estimate, with the cumulative effect of the change on periods previously reported being reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the period in which the change is made. In the future, as more historical data is available to calculate the volatility of Western Union stock and the actual terms Western Union employees hold options, expected volatility and expected term may change which could change the grant-date fair value of future stock option awards and, ultimately, the recorded compensation expense.

Segments

Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segments	'
	Segments
	As previously described in Note 1, the Company classifies its businesses into three segments: Consumer-to-Consumer, Consumer-to-Business and Business Solutions. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities, about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the Company's CODM in deciding where to allocate resources and in assessing performance.
	The Consumer-to-Consumer operating segment facilitates money transfers between two consumers. The Company's money transfer service is viewed by the Company as one interconnected global network where a money transfer can be sent from one location to another, around the world, including related transactions that can be initiated through websites and account based money transfers. The segment includes five geographic regions whose functions are limited to generating, managing and maintaining agent relationships and localized marketing activities and also includes the Company's online money transfer service conducted through Western Union branded websites ("westernunion.com"). By means of common processes and systems, these regions and westernunion.com create an interconnected network for consumer transactions, thereby constituting one global Consumer-to-Consumer money transfer business and one operating segment.
	The Consumer-to-Business operating segment facilitates bill payments from consumers to businesses and other organizations, including utilities, auto finance companies, mortgage servicers, financial service providers, government agencies and other businesses.
	The Business Solutions operating segment facilitates payment and foreign exchange solutions, primarily cross-border, cross-currency transactions, for small and medium size enterprises and other organizations and individuals.
	All businesses that have not been classified in the above segments are reported as "Other" and primarily include the Company's money order, prepaid and other businesses and services.
	The Company's reportable segments are reviewed separately below because each reportable segment represents a strategic business unit that offers different products and serves different markets. The business segment measurements provided to, and evaluated by, the Company's CODM are computed in accordance with the following principles:
	•	The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
	•	Corporate and other overhead is allocated to the segments primarily based on a percentage of the segments' revenue compared to total revenue.
	•	Costs incurred for the review and closing of acquisitions are included in "Other."
	•	The Company incurred restructuring and related expenses of $46.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2011 which were not allocated to the Company's segments. While these items were identifiable to the Company's segments, they were not included in the measurement of segment operating profit provided to the CODM for purposes of assessing segment performance and decision making with respect to resource allocation. For additional information on restructuring and related activities, refer to Note 3.
	•	All items not included in operating income are excluded from the segments.
	The following tables present the Company's reportable segment results for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Revenues:
	Consumer-to-Consumer:
	Transaction fees	$	3,396.10		$	3,545.60		$	3,580.20
	Foreign exchange revenues	981.3			988.5			983.1
	Other revenues	56.2			50.2			45.1
		4,433.60			4,584.30			4,608.40
	Consumer-to-Business:
	Transaction fees	579.1			573.6			581.8
	Foreign exchange and other revenues	29.4			30.3			34.1
		608.5			603.9			615.9
	Business Solutions:
	Foreign exchange revenues	355.5			332			154.6
	Transaction fees and other revenues	37.4			35.4			6.5
		392.9			367.4			161.1
	Other:
	Total revenues	107			109.2			106
	Total consolidated revenues	$	5,542.00		$	5,664.80		$	5,491.40
	Operating income/(loss):
	Consumer-to-Consumer	$	1,030.40		$	1,266.90		$	1,316.00
	Consumer-to-Business	121.9			137.6			146.9
	Business Solutions (a)	(27.0		)	(54.8		)	(9.6		)
	Other	(17.9		)	(19.7		)	(21.5		)
	Total segment operating income	1,107.40			1,330.00			1,431.80
	Restructuring and related expenses (Note 3)	—			—			(46.8		)
	Total consolidated operating income	$	1,107.40		$	1,330.00		$	1,385.00
	____________________
	(a)	During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred $19.3 million, $42.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively, of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP. TGBP integration expense consists primarily of severance and other benefits, retention, direct and incremental expense consisting of facility relocation, consolidation and closures; IT systems integration; amortization of a transitional trademark license; and other expenses such as training, travel and professional fees. Integration expense does not include costs related to the completion of the TGBP acquisition, which are included in Other.
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Assets:
	Consumer-to-Consumer	$	5,321.90		$	4,854.20		$	4,644.60
	Consumer-to-Business	1,129.90			1,029.60			955.8
	Business Solutions	2,256.40			2,012.60			1,906.20
	Other	1,413.10			1,569.30			1,563.30
	Total assets	$	10,121.30		$	9,465.70		$	9,069.90
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Consumer-to-Consumer	$	179.4		$	158.2		$	141
	Consumer-to-Business	15.8			14.7			18.8
	Business Solutions	59.6			65.7			26.8
	Other	8			7.5			4.7
	Total segment depreciation and amortization	262.8			246.1			191.3
	Restructuring and related expenses (Note 3)	—			—			1.3
	Total consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	262.8		$	246.1		$	192.6
	Capital expenditures:
	Consumer-to-Consumer	$	174		$	219.1		$	138.4
	Consumer-to-Business	36.9			21.8			13.4
	Business Solutions	14.8			16.1			6.7
	Other	15.6			11.2			4
Total capital expenditures	$	241.3		$	268.2		$	162.5
Information concerning principal geographic areas was as follows (in millions):
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Revenue:
United States	$	1,523.70		$	1,593.10		$	1,568.60
International	4,018.30			4,071.70			3,922.80
Total	$	5,542.00		$	5,664.80		$	5,491.40
Long-lived assets:
United States	$	156.6		$	148.2		$	152.1
International	53.3			47.9			46
Total	$	209.9		$	196.1		$	198.1
The Consumer-to-Consumer geographic split is determined based upon the region where the money transfer is initiated and the region where the money transfer is paid. For transactions originated and paid in different regions, the Company splits the revenue between the two regions, with each region receiving 50%. For money transfers initiated and paid in the same region, 100% of the revenue is attributed to that region. The geographic split of revenue above for the Consumer-to-Business and Business Solutions segments is based upon the country where the transaction is initiated with 100% of the revenue allocated to that country. Long-lived assets, consisting of "Property and equipment, net," are presented based upon the location of the assets.
A significant majority of the Company's Consumer-to-Consumer transactions involve at least one non-United States location. Based on the method used to attribute revenue between countries described in the paragraph above, each individual country outside the United States accounted for less than 10% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In addition, each individual agent, Consumer-to-Business, or Business Solutions customer accounted for less than 10% of revenue during these periods.

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	'
	Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
	Summarized quarterly results for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in millions, except per share data):
	2013 by Quarter:		Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Revenues		$	1,325.40	$	1,385.90	$	1,408.80	$	1,421.90	$	5,542.00
	Expenses (a) (b)		1,028.50		1,109.10		1,113.50		1,183.50		4,434.60
	Operating income		296.9		276.8		295.3		238.4		1,107.40
	Other expense, net		46.7		44.6		43.6		45.6		180.5
	Income before income taxes		250.2		232.2		251.7		192.8		926.9
	Provision for income taxes		38.2		33.6		37.3		19.4		128.5
	Net income		$	212	$	198.6	$	214.4	$	173.4	$	798.4
	Earnings per share:
	Basic		$	0.37	$	0.36	$	0.39	$	0.31	$	1.43
	Diluted		$	0.37	$	0.36	$	0.39	$	0.31	$	1.43
	Weighted-average shares outstanding:
	Basic		567.6		555.7		552.1		551.2		556.6
	Diluted		569.7		558.3		555.8		555		559.7
	____________
	(a)	Includes $3.9 million in the first quarter, $6.2 million in the second quarter, $3.8 million in the third quarter, and $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.
	(b)	Includes $4.2 million in the first quarter, $13.5 million in the second quarter, $6.2 million in the third quarter, and $33.0 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.
	2012 by Quarter:		Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Revenues		$	1,393.40	$	1,425.10	$	1,421.60	$	1,424.70	$	5,664.80
	Expenses (c) (d)		1,060.90		1,079.20		1,056.00		1,138.70		4,334.80
	Operating income		332.5		345.9		365.6		286		1,330.00
	Other expense, net		42.4		35.8		41.8		41.2		161.2
	Income before income taxes		290.1		310.1		323.8		244.8		1,168.80
	Provision for income taxes		42.8		38.9		54.3		6.9		142.9
	Net income		$	247.3	$	271.2	$	269.5	$	237.9	$	1,025.90
	Earnings per share:
	Basic		$	0.4	$	0.44	$	0.45	$	0.4	$	1.7
	Diluted		$	0.4	$	0.44	$	0.45	$	0.4	$	1.69
	Weighted-average shares outstanding:
	Basic		619.1		610.9		601.5		588		604.9
	Diluted		621.9		613.1		604.2		590.2		607.4
	____________
	(c)	Includes $6.4 million in the first quarter, $14.5 million in the second quarter, $10.3 million in the third quarter, and $11.6 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.
	(d)	Includes $30.9 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.

Schedule_I_Condensed_Financial

Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant	'
	SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE REGISTRANT
	The following lists the condensed financial information for the parent company as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and statements of income and comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013.
	THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY
	CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
	(PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
	(in millions, except per share amounts)
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	151.4		$	383.7
	Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $17.0 and $14.4, respectively	41			33.6
	Other assets	160.4			68.4
	Investment in subsidiaries	5,534.10			5,420.30
	Total assets	$	5,886.90		$	5,906.00
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	76.8		$	79.3
	Income taxes payable	76.3			88.3
	Payable to subsidiaries, net	413.2			773.5
	Borrowings	4,207.30			4,023.40
	Other liabilities	8.6			0.9
	Total liabilities	4,782.20			4,965.40
	Stockholders’ equity:
	Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 10 shares authorized; no shares issued	—			—
	Common stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 548.8 shares and 572.1 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	5.5			5.7
	Capital surplus	390.9			332.8
	Retained earnings	877.3			754.7
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(169.0		)	(152.6		)
	Total stockholders’ equity	1,104.70			940.6
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	5,886.90		$	5,906.00
	See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
	THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	(PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
	(in millions)
		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Revenues	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Expenses	—			—			—
	Operating income	—			—			—
	Interest income	0.4			0.2			0.1
	Interest expense	(195.7		)	(178.6		)	(181.0		)
	Other expense	—			—			(0.1		)
	Loss before equity in earnings of affiliates and income taxes	(195.3		)	(178.4		)	(181.0		)
	Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax	919			1,136.10			1,276.70
	Income tax benefit	74.7			68.2			69.7
	Net income	798.4			1,025.90			1,165.40
	Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	2.2			2			(11.7		)
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) of affiliates, net of tax	(18.6		)	(36.1		)	26
	Comprehensive income	$	782		$	991.8		$	1,179.70
	See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
	THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	(PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
	(in millions)
		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Cash flows from operating activities
	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	689.1		$	228.3		$	698.1
	Cash flows from investing activities
	Purchases of property and equipment	(8.5		)	(3.3		)	(4.2		)
	Purchases of non-settlement related investments	(100.0		)	—			—
	Net cash used in investing activities	(108.5		)	(3.3		)	(4.2		)
Cash flows from financing activities
Advances from/(to) subsidiaries, net	(362.2		)	679.1			(180.9		)
Net proceeds from issuance of borrowings	497.3			742.8			696.3
Principal payments on borrowings	(300.0		)	—			(696.3		)
Net (repayments of)/proceeds from commercial paper	—			(297.0		)	297
Proceeds from exercise of options	28.9			53.4			100
Cash dividends paid	(277.2		)	(254.2		)	(194.2		)
Common stock repurchased	(399.7		)	(766.5		)	(803.9		)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	(812.9		)	157.6			(782.0		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(232.3		)	382.6			(88.1		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	383.7			1.1			89.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	151.4		$	383.7		$	1.1
See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE REGISTRANT
THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.  Basis of Presentation
The Western Union Company (the "Parent") is a holding company that conducts substantially all of its business operations through its subsidiaries. Under a parent company only presentation, the Parent's investments in its consolidated subsidiaries are presented under the equity method of accounting, and the condensed financial statements do not present the financial statements of the Parent and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with The Western Union Company's consolidated financial statements.
2.  Restricted Net Assets
Certain assets of the Parent's subsidiaries totaling approximately $335 million constitute restricted net assets, as there are legal or regulatory limitations on transferring such assets outside of the countries where the respective assets are located. Additionally, certain of the Parent's subsidiaries must meet minimum capital requirements in some countries in order to maintain operating licenses. As of December 31, 2013, the Parent is in a stockholders' equity position of $1,104.7 million, and as such, the restricted net assets of the Parent's subsidiaries currently exceeds 25% of the consolidated net assets of the Parent and its subsidiaries, thus requiring this Schedule I, "Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant."
3.  Related Party Transactions
On October 1, 2012, the Parent issued a promissory note payable to its 100% owned subsidiary First Financial Management Corporation in the amount of $268.2 million in exchange for funds distributed to the Parent. The promissory note is due on June 30, 2015, bears interest at the fixed rate of 0.23% per annum, and may be repaid at any time without penalty. The promissory note is included within "Payable to subsidiaries, net" in the Condensed Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Excess cash generated from operations of the Parent's subsidiaries that is not required to meet certain regulatory requirements is paid periodically to the Parent and is also included within "Payable to subsidiaries, net" in the Condensed Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Parent's subsidiaries periodically distribute excess cash balances to the Parent in the form of a dividend, although the amounts of such dividends may vary from year to year.
The Parent files a consolidated United States federal income tax return, and also a number of consolidated state income tax returns on behalf of its subsidiaries. In these circumstances, the Parent is responsible for remitting income tax payments on behalf of the consolidated group. The Parent's provision for income taxes has been computed as if it were a separate tax-paying entity.
4.  Commitments and Contingencies
The Parent had $14.4 million in outstanding letters of credit and bank guarantees as of December 31, 2013 with expiration dates through 2014. The letters of credit and bank guarantees are primarily held in connection with credit-related dealings, which include, but are not limited to, derivatives and foreign exchange transactions. The Company expects to renew the letters of credit and bank guarantees prior to expiration in most circumstances.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are presented on a consolidated basis and include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
	Consistent with industry practice, the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets are unclassified due to the short-term nature of the Company's settlement obligations contrasted with the Company's ability to invest cash awaiting settlement in long-term investment securities.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The Company consolidates financial results when it has both the power to direct the activities of an entity that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and the ability to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. The Company utilizes the equity method of accounting when it is able to exercise significant influence over the entity's operations, which generally occurs when the Company has an ownership interest of between 20% and 50% in an entity.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	The calculation of basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Unvested shares of restricted stock are excluded from basic shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding stock options at the presented dates are exercised and shares of restricted stock have vested, using the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method assumes proceeds from the exercise price of stock options, the unamortized compensation expense and assumed tax benefits of options and restricted stock are available to acquire shares at an average market price throughout the period, and therefore, reduce the dilutive effect.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company determines the fair values of its assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in accordance with the hierarchy described below. The fair values of the assets and liabilities held in the Company's defined benefit plan trust ("Trust") are recognized or disclosed utilizing the same hierarchy. The following three levels of inputs may be used to measure fair value:
	•	Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. For most of these assets, the Company utilizes pricing services that use multiple prices as inputs to determine daily market values. In addition, the Trust has other investments that fall within Level 2 that are valued at net asset value which is not quoted on an active market; however, the unit price is based on underlying investments which are traded on an active market. Further, these investments have no redemption restrictions, and redemptions can generally be done monthly or quarterly with required notice ranging from three to 60 days.
	•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include items where the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. The Company has Level 3 assets that are recognized and disclosed at fair value on a non-recurring basis related to the Company's business combinations, where the values of the intangible assets and goodwill acquired in a purchase are derived utilizing one of the three recognized approaches: the market approach, the income approach or the cost approach.
	Carrying amounts for many of the Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, settlement cash and cash equivalents, and settlement receivables and settlement obligations approximate fair value due to their short maturities. Investment securities and derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value and included in Note 8. Fixed rate notes are carried at their original issuance values as adjusted over time to accrete that value to par, except for portions of notes hedged by interest rate swap agreements as disclosed in Note 14. The fair values of fixed rate notes are also disclosed in Note 8 and are based on market quotations. For more information on the fair value of financial instruments, see Note 8.
	The fair values of non-financial assets and liabilities related to the Company's business combinations are disclosed in Note 4. The fair values of financial assets and liabilities related to the Trust are disclosed in Note 11.
Business Combinations	'
	Business Combinations
	The Company accounts for all business combinations where control over another entity is obtained using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that most assets (both tangible and intangible), liabilities (including contingent consideration), and remaining noncontrolling interests be recognized at fair value at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets less liabilities and noncontrolling interests is recognized as goodwill. Certain adjustments to the assessed fair values of the assets, liabilities, or noncontrolling interests made subsequent to the acquisition date, but within the measurement period, which is one year or less, are recorded as adjustments to goodwill. Any adjustments subsequent to the measurement period are recorded in income. Any cost or equity method interest that the Company holds in the acquired company prior to the acquisition is remeasured to fair value at acquisition with a resulting gain or loss recognized in income for the difference between fair value and existing book value. Results of operations of the acquired company are included in the Company's results from the date of the acquisition forward and include amortization expense arising from acquired intangible assets. The Company expenses all costs as incurred related to or involved with an acquisition in "Selling, general and administrative" expenses.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Highly liquid investments (other than those included in settlement assets) with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase (that are readily convertible to cash) are considered to be cash equivalents and are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
	The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent balances with various financial institutions, including a portion in money market funds. The Company limits the concentration of its cash and cash equivalents with any one institution. The Company regularly reviews investment concentrations and credit worthiness of these institutions, and has relationships with a globally diversified list of banks and financial institutions.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts when it is probable that the related receivable balance will not be collected based on its history of collection experience, known collection issues, such as agent suspensions and bankruptcies, and other matters the Company identifies in its routine collection monitoring.
Settlement Assets and Obligations	'
	Settlement Assets and Obligations
	Settlement assets represent funds received or to be received from agents for unsettled money transfers, money orders and consumer payments. The Company records corresponding settlement obligations relating to amounts payable under money transfers, money orders and consumer payment service arrangements. Settlement assets and obligations also include amounts receivable from, and payable to, customers for the value of their cross-currency payment transactions related to the Business Solutions segment.
	Settlement assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, receivables from selling agents and Business Solutions customers, and investment securities. Cash received by Western Union agents generally becomes available to the Company within one week after initial receipt by the agent. Cash equivalents consist of short-term time deposits, commercial paper and other highly liquid investments. Receivables from selling agents represent funds collected by such agents, but in transit to the Company. Western Union has a large and diverse agent base, thereby reducing the credit risk of the Company from any one agent. In addition, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its agents' financial condition and credit worthiness. See Note 7 for information concerning the Company's investment securities.
	Receivables from Business Solutions customers arise from cross-currency payment transactions in the Business Solutions segment. Receivables occur when funds have been paid out to a beneficiary but not yet received from the customer. Aside from these receivables, the credit risk associated with spot foreign currency exchange contracts is largely mitigated, as in most cases the Company requires the receipt of funds from customers before releasing the associated cross-currency payment.
	Settlement obligations consist of money transfer, money order and payment service payables and payables to agents. Money transfer payables represent amounts to be paid to transferees when they request their funds. Money order payables represent amounts not yet presented for payment. Most agents typically settle with transferees first and then obtain reimbursement from the Company. Payment service payables represent amounts to be paid to utility companies, auto finance companies, mortgage servicers, financial service providers, government agencies and others. Due to the agent funding and settlement process, payables to agents represent amounts due to agents for money transfers that have been settled with transferees.
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated life of the related assets (generally three to 10 years for equipment and furniture and fixtures, and 30 years for buildings) or the lease term. Maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the useful life of the respective assets, are charged to expense as incurred.
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill
	Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of tangible and other intangible assets acquired, less liabilities assumed arising from business combinations.
Other Intangible Assets	'
	Other intangible assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. In such reviews, estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with these assets or operations are compared with their carrying values to determine if a write-down to fair value (normally measured by the present value technique) is required.
	Other Intangible Assets
	Other intangible assets primarily consist of acquired contracts, contract costs (primarily amounts paid to agents in connection with establishing and renewing long-term contracts) and software. Other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the length of the contract or benefit periods. Included in the Consolidated Statements of Income is amortization expense of $198.6 million, $184.4 million and $131.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Acquired contracts include customer and contractual relationships and networks of subagents that are recognized in connection with the Company's acquisitions.
	The Company capitalizes initial payments for new and renewed agent contracts to the extent recoverable through future operations or penalties in the case of early termination. The Company's accounting policy is to limit the amount of capitalized costs for a given contract to the lesser of the estimated future cash flows from the contract or the termination fees the Company would receive in the event of early termination of the contract.
	The Company purchases and develops software that is used in providing services and in performing administrative functions. Software development costs are capitalized once technological feasibility of the software has been established. Costs incurred prior to establishing technological feasibility are expensed as incurred. Technological feasibility is established when the Company has completed all planning and designing activities that are necessary to determine that a product can be produced to meet its design specifications, including functions, features and technical performance requirements. Capitalization of costs ceases when the product is available for general use. Software development costs and purchased software are generally amortized over a term of three to five years.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company's revenues are primarily derived from consumer money transfer transaction fees that are based on the principal amount of the money transfer and the locations from and to which funds are transferred. The Company also offers several global payments services, including payments from consumers or businesses to other businesses. Transaction fees are set by the Company and recorded as revenue at the time of sale.
	In certain consumer money transfer and Business Solutions transactions involving different send and receive currencies, the Company generates revenue based on the difference between the exchange rate set by the Company to the consumer or business and the rate at which the Company or its agents are able to acquire the currency. This foreign exchange revenue is recorded at the time the related consumer money transfer transaction fee revenue is recognized or at the time a customer initiates a transaction through the Company's Business Solutions payment service operations.
Cost of Services	'
	Cost of Services
	Cost of services primarily consists of agent commissions and expenses for call centers, settlement operations and related information technology costs. Expenses within these functions include personnel, software, equipment, telecommunications, bank fees, depreciation, amortization and other expenses incurred in connection with providing money transfer and other payment services.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising Costs
	Advertising costs are charged to operating expenses as incurred.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method, which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be determined based on the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance must be established when, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
	The Company recognizes the tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits of the position, the tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured as the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The United States dollar is the functional currency for substantially all of the Company's businesses. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities for those businesses for which the local currency is the functional currency are translated into United States dollars based on exchange rates at the end of the year. The effects of foreign exchange gains and losses arising from the translation of assets and liabilities of these businesses are included as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities of businesses for which the United States dollar is the functional currency are remeasured based on exchange rates at the end of the period, and the resulting remeasurement gains and losses are recognized in net income. Non-monetary assets and liabilities of these operations are remeasured at historical rates in effect when the asset was recognized or the liability was incurred.
Derivatives	'
	Derivatives
	The Company uses derivatives to (a) minimize its exposures related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates and (b) facilitate cross-currency Business Solutions payments by writing derivatives to customers. The Company recognizes all derivatives in the "Other assets" and "Other liabilities" captions in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair value. All cash flows associated with derivatives are included in cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, except for cash flows associated with foreign currency forward contracts entered into in order to reduce the economic variability related to the cash amounts used to fund acquisitions of businesses with purchase prices denominated in foreign currencies, which are recorded in investing activities.
	•	Cash Flow hedges - Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss." Cash flow hedges consist of foreign currency hedging of forecasted revenues, as well as hedges of the forecasted issuance of fixed rate debt. Derivative fair value changes that are captured in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" are reclassified to earnings in the same period or periods the hedged item affects earnings, to the extent the change in the fair value of the instrument is effective in offsetting the change in fair value of the hedged item. The portions of the change in fair value that are either considered ineffective or are excluded from the measure of effectiveness are recognized immediately in "Derivative gains/(losses), net."
	•	Fair Value hedges - Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges of fixed rate debt are recorded in "Interest expense." The offsetting change in value of the related debt instrument attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate is also recorded in "Interest expense."
	•	Undesignated - Derivative contracts entered into to reduce the variability related to (a) money transfer settlement assets and obligations, generally with maturities from a few days up to one month, and (b) certain foreign currency denominated cash and other asset positions, typically with maturities of less than one year at inception, are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes and changes in their fair value are included in "Selling, general and administrative." In addition, changes in fair value of derivative contracts, consisting of forward contracts with maturities of less than one year entered into to reduce the economic variability related to the cash amounts used to fund acquisitions of businesses with purchase prices denominated in foreign currencies, are recorded in "Derivative gains/(losses), net." The Company is also exposed to risk from derivative contracts written to its customers arising from its cross-currency Business Solutions payments operations. The duration of these derivative contracts at inception is generally less than one year. The Company aggregates its Business Solutions payments foreign currency exposures arising from customer contracts, including the derivative contracts described above, and hedges the resulting net currency risks by entering into offsetting contracts with established financial institution counterparties (economic hedge contracts) as part of a broader foreign currency portfolio, including significant spot exchanges of currency in addition to forwards and options. The changes in fair value related to these contracts are recorded in "Foreign exchange revenues."
	The fair value of the Company's derivatives is derived from standardized models that use market based inputs (e.g., forward prices for foreign currency).
	The details of each designated hedging relationship are formally documented at the inception of the arrangement, including the risk management objective, hedging strategy, hedged item, specific risks being hedged, the derivative instrument, how effectiveness is being assessed and how ineffectiveness, if any, will be measured. The derivative must be highly effective in offsetting the changes in cash flows or fair value of the hedged item, and effectiveness is evaluated quarterly on a retrospective and prospective basis.
	The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates, primarily the euro, and to a lesser degree the Canadian dollar, British pound, Australian dollar, Swiss franc, and other currencies, related to forecasted money transfer revenues and on money transfer settlement assets and obligations. The Company is also exposed to risk from derivative contracts written to its customers arising from its cross-currency Business Solutions payments operations. Additionally, the Company is exposed to interest rate risk related to changes in market rates both prior to and subsequent to the issuance of debt. The Company uses derivatives to (a) minimize its exposures related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates and (b) facilitate cross-currency Business Solutions payments by writing derivatives to customers.
	The Company executes derivatives with established financial institutions, with the substantial majority of these financial institutions having credit ratings of "A-" or better from a major credit rating agency. The Company also writes Business Solutions derivatives mostly with small and medium size enterprises. The primary credit risk inherent in derivative agreements represents the possibility that a loss may occur from the nonperformance of a counterparty to the agreements. The Company performs a review of the credit risk of these counterparties at the inception of the contract and on an ongoing basis. The Company also monitors the concentration of its contracts with any individual counterparty. The Company anticipates that the counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the agreements, but takes action (including termination of contracts) when doubt arises about the counterparties' ability to perform. The Company's hedged foreign currency exposures are in liquid currencies; consequently, there is minimal risk that appropriate derivatives to maintain the hedging program would not be available in the future.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company currently has a stock-based compensation plan that provides for grants of Western Union stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted and unrestricted stock units to employees and non-employee directors of the Company who perform services for the Company. In addition, the Company has a stock-based compensation plan that provides for grants of Western Union stock options and stock unit awards to non-employee directors of the Company.
	All stock-based compensation to employees is required to be measured at fair value and expensed over the requisite service period and also requires an estimate of forfeitures when calculating compensation expense. The Company recognizes compensation expense on awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. Refer to Note 16 for additional discussion regarding details of the Company's stock-based compensation plans.
Severance and Other Related Expenses	'
	Severance and Other Related Expenses
	The Company records severance-related expenses once they are both probable and estimable in accordance with the provisions of the applicable accounting guidance for severance provided under an ongoing benefit arrangement. One-time, involuntary benefit arrangements and other costs are generally recognized when the liability is incurred. The Company also evaluates impairment issues associated with restructuring and other activities when the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable, in accordance with the appropriate accounting guidance.
Investment Securities	'
	Investment Securities
	Investment securities included in "Settlement assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist primarily of highly-rated state and municipal debt securities, including variable rate demand notes. Variable rate demand note securities can be put (sold at par) typically on a daily basis with settlement periods ranging from the same day to one week, but have varying maturities through 2051. Generally, these securities are used by the Company for short-term liquidity needs and are held for short periods of time, typically less than 30 days. The Company is required to hold specific highly-rated, investment grade securities and such investments are restricted to satisfy outstanding settlement obligations in accordance with applicable state and foreign country requirements.
	During the third quarter of 2013, the Company invested in a short-term bond mutual fund which holds a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, with a combined average maturity of less than one year. This investment can be redeemed daily. The fair value of this investment, which is included in "Other assets" in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $100.2 million as of December 31, 2013.
	The substantial majority of the Company's investment securities are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value. Investment securities are exposed to market risk due to changes in interest rates and credit risk. Western Union regularly monitors credit risk and attempts to mitigate its exposure by investing in highly-rated securities and through investment diversification. As of December 31, 2013, the majority of the Company's investment securities had credit ratings of "AA-" or better from a major credit rating agency.
	Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and presented as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of related deferred taxes. Proceeds from the sale and maturity of available-for-sale securities during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $19.0 billion, $16.3 billion and $14.2 billion, respectively.
	Gains and losses on investments are calculated using the specific-identification method and are recognized during the period in which the investment is sold or when an investment experiences an other-than-temporary decline in value. Factors that could indicate an impairment exists include, but are not limited to: earnings performance, changes in credit rating or adverse changes in the regulatory or economic environment of the asset. If potential impairment exists, the Company assesses whether it has the intent to sell the debt security, more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery or expects that some of the contractual cash flows will not be received. The Company had no material other-than-temporary impairments during the periods presented.
Foreign Currency — Consumer-to-Consumer	'
	Foreign Currency — Consumer-to-Consumer
	The Company's policy is to use longer-term foreign currency forward contracts, with maturities of up to 36 months at inception and a targeted weighted-average maturity of approximately one year, to mitigate some of the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared to the United States dollar could have on forecasted revenues denominated in other currencies related to its business. As of December 31, 2013, the Company's longer-term foreign currency forward contracts had maturities of a maximum of 24 months with a weighted-average maturity of approximately one year. These contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges of forecasted revenue, with effectiveness assessed based on changes in the spot rate of the affected currencies during the period of designation. Accordingly, all changes in the fair value of the hedges not considered effective or portions of the hedge that are excluded from the measure of effectiveness are recognized immediately in "Derivative gains/(losses), net" within the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
	The Company also uses short duration foreign currency forward contracts, generally with maturities from a few days up to one month, to offset foreign exchange rate fluctuations on settlement assets and obligations between initiation and settlement. In addition, forward contracts, typically with maturities of less than one year at inception, are utilized to offset foreign exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated cash and other asset positions. None of these contracts are designated as accounting hedges.
Foreign Currency — Business Solutions	'
	Foreign Currency — Business Solutions
	The Company writes derivatives, primarily foreign currency forward contracts and option contracts, mostly with small and medium size enterprises and derives a currency spread from this activity as part of its Business Solutions operations. The Company aggregates its Business Solutions payments foreign currency exposures arising from customer contracts, including the derivative contracts described above, and hedges the resulting net currency risks by entering into offsetting contracts with established financial institution counterparties (economic hedge contracts). The derivatives written are part of the broader portfolio of foreign currency positions arising from its cross-currency Business Solutions payments operations, which primarily include spot exchanges of currency in addition to forwards and options. Foreign exchange revenues from the total portfolio of positions were $355.5 million, $332.0 million, and $154.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. None of the derivative contracts used in Business Solutions operations are designated as accounting hedges. The duration of these derivative contracts at inception is generally less than one year.
Interest Rate Hedging — Corporate	'
	Interest Rate Hedging — Corporate
	The Company utilizes interest rate swaps to effectively change the interest rate payments on a portion of its notes from fixed-rate payments to short-term LIBOR-based variable rate payments in order to manage its overall exposure to interest rates. The Company designates these derivatives as fair value hedges. The change in fair value of the interest rate swaps is offset by a change in the carrying value of the debt being hedged within "Borrowings" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and "Interest expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Income has been adjusted to include the effects of interest accrued on the swaps.
	The Company, at times, utilizes derivatives to hedge the forecasted issuance of fixed-rate debt. These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges of the variability in the fixed-rate coupon of the debt expected to be issued. The effective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Calculation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	'
	The following table provides the calculation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions):
		For the Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	556.6			604.9			630.6
	Common stock equivalents	3.1			2.5			3.6
	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	559.7			607.4			634.2
Settlement assets and obligations	'
	Settlement assets and obligations consisted of the following (in millions):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Settlement assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	538.6			$	574.5
	Receivables from selling agents and Business Solutions customers	981.3				1,025.30
	Investment securities	1,750.50				1,514.80
		$	3,270.40			$	3,114.60
	Settlement obligations:
	Money transfer, money order and payment service payables	$	2,376.60			$	2,297.10
	Payables to agents	893.8				817.5
		$	3,270.40			$	3,114.60
Property and equipment	'
	Property and equipment consisted of the following (in millions):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Equipment	$	416.1			$	384.6
	Buildings	82.3				80
	Leasehold improvements	80.3				65.6
	Furniture and fixtures	33.3				33.4
	Land and improvements	16.9				16.9
	Projects in process	9.6				0.1
		638.5				580.6
	Less accumulated depreciation	(428.6		)		(384.5		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	209.9			$	196.1
Components of other intangible assets	'
	The following table provides the components of other intangible assets (in millions):
				December 31, 2013							December 31, 2012
				Weighted-		Initial Cost			Net of		Initial Cost		Net of
				Average					Accumulated				Accumulated
				Amortization					Amortization				Amortization
				Period
				(in years)
	Acquired contracts			11.2		$	632		$	414.3	$	627.2	$	466.2
	Capitalized contract costs			5.9		528.5			315.2		457.2		303.7
	Internal use software			3.2		264.9			65.1		221		54.7
	Acquired trademarks			22.7		38			25.3		43.4		28.4
	Projects in process			3		9.6			9.6		15.4		15.4
	Other intangibles			2.6		33.1			4.3		34.4		10.5
	Total other intangible assets			8		$	1,506.10		$	833.8	$	1,398.60	$	878.9

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Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring and Related Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring and Related Expenses [Abstract]	'
Schedule of productivity and cost-savings initiatives accrual by type of cost	'
	The following table summarizes the activity for the employee termination benefits and other costs related to the productivity and cost-savings initiatives accruals as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):
		Severance,			Other (b)			Total
		Outplacement
		and Related
		Benefits
	Balance, January 1, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Expenses (a)	28.9			2			30.9
	Cash payments	(5.2		)	(0.4		)	(5.6		)
	Non-cash benefit (a)	2			—			2
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	25.7		$	1.6		$	27.3
	Expenses (a)	40.8			16.1			56.9
	Cash payments	(25.3		)	(16.5		)	(41.8		)
	Non-cash benefit/(expense) (a)	4.2			(0.2		)	4
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	45.4		$	1		$	46.4
	Total expenses	$	69.7		$	18.1		$	87.8
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	(a)	Expenses include a non-cash benefit for adjustments to stock compensation for awards forfeited by employees. Other expenses also include non-cash write-offs and accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and leasehold improvements. These amounts were recognized outside of the accrual.
	(b)	Other expenses primarily related to the relocation of various operations to new and existing Company facilities and third-party providers including expenses for hiring, training, relocation, travel and professional fees. All such expenses were recorded when incurred.
Schedule of productivity and cost-savings initiatives and restructuring and related expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income	'
	The following table presents expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives and restructuring activities as reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives						Restructuring and Related Expenses
	Cost of services	$	24.3		$	5.5		$	10.6
	Selling, general and administrative	32.6			25.4			36.2
	Total expenses, pre-tax	$	56.9		$	30.9		$	46.8
	Total expenses, net of tax	$	40.2		$	20.2		$	32
Schedule of productivity and cost-savings initiatives expenses incurred by reportable segment	'
	The following table summarizes expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives incurred by reportable segment (in millions):
			Consumer-to-Consumer			Consumer-to-Business			Business Solutions		Other		Total
	2012 expenses		$	20.9		$	4		$	—	$	6	$	30.9
	2013 expenses		43.8			5.4			3.6		4.1		56.9
	Total expenses		$	64.7		$	9.4		$	3.6	$	10.1	$	87.8

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of identifiable intangible assets	'
	The valuation of assets acquired was derived using primarily unobservable Level 3 inputs, which require significant management judgment and estimation, and resulted in identifiable intangible assets as follows (in millions):
		Travelex Global Business		Finint S.r.l.			Angelo Costa
		Payments (a)					S.r.l.
	Customer and other contractual relationships	$	264.5	$	—		$	—
	Network of subagents	—		53.9			44.6
	Other	49.7		10.9			6.8
	Total identifiable intangible assets	$	314.2	$	64.8		$	51.4
	____________________
	(a)	Amounts include the impact of the acquisition of the French assets of TGBP on May 4, 2012.
Schedule of changes to goodwill	'
	The following table presents changes to goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):
		Consumer-to-Consumer		Consumer-to-Business			Business Solutions			Other			Total
	January 1, 2012 balance	$	1,945.30	$	224.9		$	1,013.70		$	15		$	3,198.90
	Purchase price adjustments	2.4		—			(24.4		)	—			(22.0		)
	Currency translation	—		(3.8		)	6.7			(0.1		)	2.8
	December 31, 2012 balance	$	1,947.70	$	221.1		$	996		$	14.9		$	3,179.70
	Currency translation	—		(6.4		)	—			(1.3		)	(7.7		)
	December 31, 2013 balance	$	1,947.70	$	214.7		$	996		$	13.6		$	3,172.00

Investment_Securities_Tables

Investment Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'
Components of investment securities	'
	The components of investment securities are as follows (in millions):
	December 31, 2013					Gross		Gross			Net
		Amortized		Fair		Unrealized		Unrealized			Unrealized
		Cost		Value		Gains		Losses			Gains/ (Losses)
	Settlement assets:
	State and municipal debt securities (a)	$	868.1	$	874.2	$	7.8	$	(1.7	)	$	6.1
	State and municipal variable rate demand notes	865		865		—		—			—
	Other debt securities	11.2		11.3		0.1		—			0.1
		$	1,744.30	$	1,750.50	$	7.9	$	(1.7	)	$	6.2
	Other assets:
	Short-term bond mutual fund	100		100.2		0.2		—			0.2
		$	1,844.30	$	1,850.70	$	8.1	$	(1.7	)	$	6.4
	31-Dec-12					Gross		Gross			Net
		Amortized		Fair		Unrealized		Unrealized			Unrealized
		Cost		Value		Gains		Losses			Gains/ (Losses)
	Settlement assets:
	State and municipal debt securities (a)	$	991.5	$	1,003.70	$	12.5	$	(0.3	)	$	12.2
	State and municipal variable rate demand notes	463.3		463.3		—		—			—
	Other debt securities	47.7		47.8		0.1		—			0.1
		$	1,502.50	$	1,514.80	$	12.6	$	(0.3	)	$	12.3
	____________
	(a)	The majority of these securities are fixed rate instruments.
Contractual maturities of investment securities	'
	The following summarizes the contractual maturities of settlement-related debt securities as of December 31, 2013 (in millions):
		Amortized		Fair
		Cost		Value
	Due within 1 year	$	187.6	$	188.4
	Due after 1 year through 5 years	425.2		429.1
	Due after 5 years through 10 years	306.7		308.1
	Due after 10 years	824.8		824.9
		$	1,744.30	$	1,750.50

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair value measurements of assets and liabilities	'
	The following tables reflect assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):
		Fair Value Measurement Using						Assets/
								Liabilities at
								Fair
	December 31, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
	Assets:
	Settlement assets:
	State and municipal debt securities	$	—	$	874.2	$	—	$	874.2
	State and municipal variable rate demand notes	—		865		—		865
	Other debt securities	—		11.3		—		11.3
	Other assets:
	Short-term bond mutual fund	100.2		—		—		100.2
	Derivatives	—		224.3		—		224.3
	Total assets	$	100.2	$	1,974.80	$	—	$	2,075.00
	Liabilities:
	Notes and other borrowings	$	—	$	4,343.20	$	—	$	4,343.20
	Derivatives	—		223.4		—		223.4
	Total liabilities	$	—	$	4,566.60	$	—	$	4,566.60
		Fair Value Measurement Using						Assets/
								Liabilities at
								Fair
	December 31, 2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
	Assets:
	Settlement assets:
	State and municipal debt securities	$	—	$	1,003.70	$	—	$	1,003.70
	State and municipal variable rate demand notes	—		463.3		—		463.3
	Other debt securities	—		47.8		—		47.8
	Other assets:
	Derivatives	—		96.8		—		96.8
	Total assets	$	—	$	1,611.60	$	—	$	1,611.60
	Liabilities:
	Notes and other borrowings	$	—	$	4,200.80	$	—	$	4,200.80
	Derivatives	—		86.1		—		86.1
	Total liabilities	$	—	$	4,286.90	$	—	$	4,286.90

Other_Assets_and_Other_Liabili1

Other Assets and Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Components of other assets and other liabilities	'
	The following table summarizes the components of other assets and other liabilities (in millions):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Other assets:
	Derivatives	$	224.3	$	96.8
	Short-term bond mutual fund (Note 7)	100.2		—
	Prepaid expenses	69		56.9
	Amounts advanced to agents, net of discounts	41.8		37.7
	Equity method investments	41		41
	Other receivables	21.1		21.4
	Debt issue costs	17.3		17.3
	Deferred customer set up costs	17.1		15.9
	Accounts receivable, net	14.9		15.6
	Other	15.4		17.3
	Total other assets	$	562.1	$	319.9
	Other liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	223.4	$	86.1
	Pension obligations	70.4		102.1
	Deferred revenue	25.1		30.5
	Other	39.3		36
	Total other liabilities	$	358.2	$	254.7

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of pre-tax income	'
	The components of pre-tax income, generally based on the jurisdiction of the legal entity, were as follows (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Components of pre-tax income:
	Domestic	$	(28.4	)		$	94.8			$	423.9
	Foreign	955.3				1,074.00				850.7
		$	926.9			$	1,168.80			$	1,274.60
Provision for income taxes	'
	The provision for income taxes was as follows (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Federal	$	88.3			$	92.5			$	78.1
	State and local	(3.7		)		(14.8		)		4.5
	Foreign	43.9				65.2				26.6
		$	128.5			$	142.9			$	109.2
Effective tax rate reconciliation	'
	The Company's effective tax rates differed from statutory rates as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefits	0.7	%		0.6	%		2	%
	Foreign rate differential, net of U.S. tax paid on foreign earnings (9.2%, 5.1% and 1.2%, respectively)	(22.9	)%		(22.5	)%		(14.0	)%
	IRS Agreement	—	%		—	%		(16.1	)%
	Other	1.1	%		(0.9	)%		1.7	%
	Effective tax rate	13.9	%		12.2	%		8.6	%
Components of provision for income taxes, current and deferred	'
	The Company's provision for income taxes consisted of the following components (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	86.1			$	117.2			$	36.2
	State and local	8.1				(2.5		)		0.6
	Foreign	73.6				63.4				51.2
	Total current taxes	167.8				178.1				88
	Deferred:
	Federal	2.2				(24.7		)		41.9
	State and local	(11.8		)		(12.3		)		3.9
	Foreign	(29.7		)		1.8				(24.6		)
	Total deferred taxes	(39.3		)		(35.2		)		21.2
		$	128.5			$	142.9			$	109.2
Deferred tax assets and liabilities	'
	The following table outlines the principal components of deferred tax items (in millions):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets related to:
	Reserves, accrued expenses and employee-related items	$	57			$	65.7
	Pension obligations	25.6				36.7
	Tax attribute carryovers	22.3				14.7
	Other	26.6				25.3
	Valuation allowance	(16.4		)		(13.0		)
	Total deferred tax assets	115.1				129.4
	Deferred tax liabilities related to:
	Intangibles, property and equipment	434.3				481.5
	Total deferred tax liabilities	434.3				481.5
	Net deferred tax liability	$	319.2			$	352.1
Unrecognized tax benefits reconciliation	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows (in millions):
		2013				2012
	Balance as of January 1,	$	103.2			$	123.7
	Increases - positions taken in current period (a)	18.5				13.1
	Increases - positions taken in prior periods (b)	15.6				—
	Decreases - positions taken in prior periods	(8.7		)		(6.1		)
	Decreases - settlements with taxing authorities	(4.1		)		(24.1		)
	Decreases - lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(7.0		)		(3.4		)
	Balance as of December 31,	$	117.5			$	103.2
	____________
	(a)	Includes recurring accruals for issues which initially arose in previous periods.
	(b)	Changes to positions taken in prior periods relate to changes in estimates used to calculate prior period unrecognized tax benefits.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of the changes in the Plan's projected benefit obligation, fair value of assets, and the funded status	'
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the Plan's projected benefit obligation, fair value of assets and the funded status (in millions):
		2013				2012
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation as of January 1,	$	418.8			$	414.4
	Interest cost	12.1				14.7
	Actuarial (gain)/loss	(25.4		)		30.2
	Benefits paid	(39.3		)		(40.5		)
	Projected benefit obligation as of December 31,	$	366.2			$	418.8
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets as of January 1,	$	316.7			$	301.7
	Actual return on plan assets	2.7				30.5
	Benefits paid	(39.3		)		(40.5		)
	Company contributions	15.7				25
	Fair value of plan assets as of December 31,	295.8				316.7
	Funded status of the Plan as of December 31,	$	(70.4	)		$	(102.1	)
	Accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31,	$	366.2			$	418.8
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	'
	The following table provides the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Accrued benefit liability	$	(70.4	)		$	(102.1	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)	187				206.8
	Net amount recognized	$	116.6			$	104.7
Components of net periodic benefit cost for the Plan	'
	The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit cost for the Plan (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Interest cost	$	12.1			$	14.7			$	17.9
	Expected return on plan assets	(20.7		)		(20.8		)		(21.3		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	12.4				10.5				8.1
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	3.8			$	4.4			$	4.7
Rate assumptions used in the measurement of the Company's benefit obligation and net cost	'
	The rate assumptions used in the measurement of the Company's benefit obligation were as follows:
		2013			2012
	Discount rate	3.91	%		3.03	%
	The rate assumptions used in the measurement of the Company's net cost were as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Discount rate	3.03	%		3.72	%		4.69	%
	Expected long-term return on plan assets	7	%		7	%		7	%
Pension plan asset allocations and target allocations based on investment policies	'
	Pension plan asset allocation as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and target allocations based on investment policies, were as follows:
		Percentage of Plan Assets
		as of Measurement Date
	Asset Class	2013			2012
	Equity investments	18	%		16	%
	Debt securities	59	%		62	%
	Alternative investments	23	%		22	%
		Target Allocation
	Equity investments	15%
	Debt securities	60%
	Alternative investments	25%
Investments of the Trust measured and carried at fair value	'
	The following tables reflect investments of the Trust that were measured and carried at fair value (in millions). For information on how the Company measures fair value, refer to Note 2.
	31-Dec-13	Fair Value Measurement Using											Total Assets
	Asset Class	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			at Fair Value
	Equity investments:
	Domestic	$	26.2			$	—			$	—		$	26.2
	International (a)	1.5				26.5				—			28
	Debt securities:
	Corporate debt (b)	—				127.3				—			127.3
	U.S. treasury bonds	36.8				—				—			36.8
	State and municipal debt securities	—				3.9				—			3.9
	Other	—				4.4				—			4.4
	Alternative investments:
	Hedge funds (c)	—				42.4				—			42.4
	Royalty rights and private equity (d)	—				—				25.9			25.9
	Total investments of the Trust at fair value	$	64.5			$	204.5			$	25.9		$	294.9
	Other assets												0.9
	Total investments of the Trust	$	64.5			$	204.5			$	25.9		$	295.8
	31-Dec-12	Fair Value Measurement Using											Total Assets
	Asset Class	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			at Fair Value
	Equity investments:
	Domestic	$	24.2			$	—			$	—		$	24.2
	International (a)	1.4				25				—			26.4
	Debt securities:
	Corporate debt (b)	—				131.4				—			131.4
	U.S. treasury bonds	52.3				—				—			52.3
	State and municipal debt securities	—				4.4				—			4.4
	Other	—				3.1				—			3.1
	Alternative investments:
	Hedge funds	—				44.7				—			44.7
	Royalty rights and private equity (d)	—				—				23.8			23.8
	Total investments of the Trust at fair value	$	77.9			$	208.6			$	23.8		$	310.3
	Other assets												6.4
	Total investments of the Trust	$	77.9			$	208.6			$	23.8		$	316.7
	____________
	(a)	Funds included herein have redemption frequencies of daily to monthly, with redemption notice periods of one to ten business days.
	(b)	Substantially all corporate debt securities are investment grade securities.
	(c)	Hedge funds generally hold liquid and readily priceable securities, such as public equities, exchange-traded derivatives, and corporate bonds. Hedge funds themselves do not have readily available market quotations, and therefore are valued using the Net Asset Value ("NAV") per share provided by the investment sponsor or third party administrator. Funds investing in diverse hedge fund strategies (primarily commingled funds) had the following composition of underlying hedge fund investments within the pension plan at December 31, 2013: relative value (24%), equity long/short (21%), commodities/currencies (20%), multi-strategy (13%), event driven (12%), and global-macro (10%). As of December 31, 2013, funds included herein had redemption frequencies of monthly to quarterly, with redemption notice periods of three to 60 days.
	(d)	Diversified investments in royalty rights related to the sale of pharmaceutical products by third parties. Also included are private equity funds with a focus on venture capital. These investments are illiquid, with investment distributions expected to be received over the lives of the funds, which are uncertain but based on the voting rights of investors and the maturities of the underlying investments.
Summary of changes in the fair value of the Trust's Level 3 financial assets	'
	The following tables provide summaries of changes in the fair value of the Trust's Level 3 financial assets (in millions):
		Royalty Rights				Private Equity				Total
	Balance, January 1, 2012	$	11.4			$	2.2			$	13.6
	Actual return on plan assets:
	Relating to assets still held as of the reporting date	1.6				0.1				1.7
	Relating to assets sold during the year	0.8				(0.1		)		0.7
	Net purchases and sales	7.6				0.2				7.8
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	21.4			$	2.4			$	23.8
	Actual return on plan assets:
	Relating to assets still held as of the reporting date	2.3				0.3				2.6
	Relating to assets sold during the year	1.6				0.1				1.7
	Net purchases and sales	(2.0		)		(0.2		)		(2.2		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	23.3			$	2.6			$	25.9

Operating_Lease_Commitments_Ta

Operating Lease Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'
Minimum aggregate rental commitments under all non-cancelable operating leases	'
	As of December 31, 2013, the minimum aggregate rental commitments under all non-cancelable operating leases were as follows (in millions):
	Year Ending December 31,
	2014	$	44
	2015	36.5
	2016	28.1
	2017	21.6
	2018	15.9
	Thereafter	15
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	161.1

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Unrealized gains on investment securities, beginning of period	$	7.7		$	4.9		$	3.1
	Unrealized gains/(losses)	(0.1		)	9.9			9.7
	Tax (expense)/benefit	0.1			(3.7		)	(3.6		)
	Reclassification of gains into "Other revenues"	(5.8		)	(5.5		)	(6.9		)
	Tax expense related to reclassifications	2.2			2.1			2.6
	Net unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities	(3.6		)	2.8			1.8
	Unrealized gains on investment securities, end of period	$	4.1		$	7.7		$	4.9
	Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities, beginning of period	$	(21.9	)	$	5.1		$	(21.9	)
	Unrealized losses	(3.1		)	(20.1		)	(5.2		)
	Tax (expense)/benefit	(1.7		)	3.1			5.6
	Reclassification of (gains)/losses into "Transaction fees"	(7.6		)	(10.3		)	23.3
	Reclassification of (gains)/losses into "Foreign exchange revenues"	(2.8		)	(3.1		)	7
	Reclassification of losses into "Interest expense"	3.6			3.6			2.7
	Tax expense/(benefit) related to reclassifications	0.5			(0.2		)	(6.4		)
	Net unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities	(11.1		)	(27.0		)	27
	Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities, end of period	$	(33.0	)	$	(21.9	)	$	5.1
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, beginning of period	$	(8.5	)	$	(6.3	)	$	(4.3	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(17.7		)	(4.6		)	(3.7		)
	Tax benefit	4.6			2.4			1.7
	Net foreign currency translation adjustments	(13.1		)	(2.2		)	(2.0		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, end of period	$	(21.6	)	$	(8.5	)	$	(6.3	)
	Defined benefit pension plan adjustments, beginning of period	$	(129.9	)	$	(122.2	)	$	(109.7	)
	Unrealized gains/(losses)	7.4			(20.5		)	(28.4		)
	Tax (expense)/benefit	(3.9		)	6.2			10.9
	Reclassification of losses into "Cost of services"	12.4			10.5			8.1
	Tax benefit related to reclassifications and other	(4.5		)	(3.9		)	(3.1		)
	Net defined benefit pension plan adjustments	11.4			(7.7		)	(12.5		)
	Defined benefit pension plan adjustments, end of period	$	(118.5	)	$	(129.9	)	$	(122.2	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	$	(169.0	)	$	(152.6	)	$	(118.5	)
Schedule of dividends declared	'
	Dividends per share declared quarterly by the Company's Board of Directors during the years ended 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	Year		Q1			Q2			Q3		Q4
	2013		$	0.125		$	0.125		$	0.125	$	0.125
	2012		$	0.1		$	0.1		$	0.1	$	0.125
	2011		$	0.07		$	0.08		$	0.08	$	0.08

Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts	'
	The aggregate equivalent United States dollar notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts as of December 31, 2013 were as follows (in millions):
	Contracts not designated as hedges:
	Euro	$	237.4
	Canadian dollar	98
	British pound	52
	Australian dollar	36.6
	Other (a)	157
	Contracts designated as hedges:
	Euro	$	392.8
	Canadian dollar	125.3
	British pound	85.5
	Swiss franc	43.7
	Australian dollar	39.2
	Other	49.7
	____________________
	(a)	Comprised of exposures to 15 different currencies. None of these individual currency exposures is greater than $25 million.
Fair value of derivatives	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in millions):
		Derivative Assets										Derivative Liabilities
				Fair Value										Fair Value
		Balance Sheet		December 31,				December 31,				Balance Sheet		December 31,				December 31,
		Location		2013				2012				Location		2013				2012
	Derivatives — hedges:
	Interest rate fair value hedges — Corporate	Other assets		$	11.4			$	13.1			Other liabilities		$	7.8			$	—
	Foreign currency cash flow hedges — Consumer-to-Consumer	Other assets		11.1				10.8				Other liabilities		27.7				17.6
	Total			$	22.5			$	23.9					$	35.5			$	17.6
	Derivatives — undesignated:
	Foreign currency — Business Solutions	Other assets		$	201.2			$	71.9			Other liabilities		$	186.2			$	66.5
	Foreign currency — Consumer-to-Consumer	Other assets		0.6				1				Other liabilities		1.7				2
	Total			$	201.8			$	72.9					$	187.9			$	68.5
	Total derivatives			$	224.3			$	96.8					$	223.4			$	86.1
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity	'
	The following table summarizes the net fair value of derivatives held as of December 31, 2013 and their expected maturities (in millions):
		Total				2014				2015				2016				2017				2018				Thereafter
	Foreign currency cash flow hedges — Consumer-to-Consumer	$	(16.6	)		$	(11.5	)		$	(5.1	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
	Foreign currency undesignated hedges — Consumer-to-Consumer	(1.1		)		(1.1		)		—				—				—				—				—
	Foreign currency undesignated hedges — Business Solutions	15				15				—				—				—				—				—
	Interest rate fair value hedges — Corporate	3.6				11.2				—				—				(2.7		)		(4.9		)		—
	Total	$	0.9			$	13.6			$	(5.1	)		$	—			$	(2.7	)		$	(4.9	)		$	—
Gross and net fair value of derivative assets and liabilities	'
	The following tables summarize the gross and net fair value of derivative assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in millions):
	Offsetting of Derivative Assets
	December 31, 2013		Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Amounts Presented				Derivatives Not Offset				Net Amounts
											in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement		$	118.4			$	—			$	118.4			$	(93.3	)		$	25.1
	Derivatives that are not or may not be subject to master netting arrangement or similar agreement		105.9
	Total		$	224.3
	December 31, 2012
	Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement		$	39.1			$	—			$	39.1			$	(19.6	)		$	19.5
	Derivatives that are not or may not be subject to master netting arrangement or similar agreement		57.7
	Total		$	96.8
	Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities
	December 31, 2013		Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Amounts Presented				Derivatives Not Offset				Net Amounts
											in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement		$	146.1			$	—			$	146.1			$	(93.3	)		$	52.8
	Derivatives that are not or may not be subject to master netting arrangement or similar agreement		77.3
	Total		$	223.4
	December 31, 2012
	Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement		$	30.5			$	—			$	30.5			$	(19.6	)		$	10.9
	Derivatives that are not or may not be subject to master netting arrangement or similar agreement		55.6
	Total		$	86.1
Location and amount of gains/(losses) from hedging activities	'
	Fair Value Hedges
	The following table presents the location and amount of gains/(losses) from fair value hedges for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in millions):
			Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on																Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on													Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
			Derivatives																Related Hedged Item (a)
			Income		Amount														Income		Amount											Income	Amount
			Statement																Statement													Statement
	Derivatives		Location		2013				2012				2011				Hedged		Location		2013				2012			2011				Location	2013			2012			2011
																	Item
	Interest rate contracts		Interest  expense		$	(8.5	)		$	3.9			$	11.8			Fixed-rate debt		Interest  expense		$	19.3			$	3.7		$	12.6			Interest  expense	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Total gain/(loss)				$	(8.5	)		$	3.9			$	11.8							$	19.3			$	3.7		$	12.6				$	—		$	—		$	—
	Cash Flow Hedges
	The following table presents the location and amount of gains/(losses) from cash flow hedges for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in millions):
			Gain/(Loss) Recognized												Gain/(Loss) Reclassified													Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on
			in OCI on Derivatives												from Accumulated OCI into Income													Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount
			(Effective Portion)												(Effective Portion)													Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) (b)
			Amount												Income		Amount											Income		Amount
	Derivatives		2013				2012				2011				Statement Location		2013				2012				2011			Statement Location		2013			2012			2011
	Foreign currency contracts		$	(3.1	)		$	(20.1	)		$	16.4			Revenue		$	10.4			$	13.4			$	(30.3	)	Derivative		$	(0.4	)	$	(0.1	)	$	(10.2	)
																												gains/(losses), net
	Interest rate contracts (c)		—				—				(21.6		)		Interest expense		(3.6		)		(3.6		)		(2.7		)	Interest expense		—			—			—
	Total gain/(loss)		$	(3.1	)		$	(20.1	)		$	(5.2	)				$	6.8			$	9.8			$	(33.0	)			$	(0.4	)	$	(0.1	)	$	(10.2	)
	Undesignated Hedges
	The following table presents the location and amount of net gains/(losses) from undesignated hedges for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in millions):
			Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (d)
			Income Statement Location		Amount
	Derivatives				2013				2012				2011
	Foreign currency contracts (e)		Selling, general and administrative		$	(3.7	)		$	(10.6	)		$	5.9
	Foreign currency contracts (f)		Derivative gains/(losses), net		(0.9		)		0.6				21.9
	Total gain/(loss)				$	(4.6	)		$	(10.0	)		$	27.8
	____________________
	(a)	The 2013 gain of $19.3 million was comprised of a gain in value on the debt of $8.5 million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $10.8 million. The 2012 gain of $3.7 million was comprised of a loss in value on the debt of $(3.9) million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $7.6 million. The 2011 gain of $12.6 million was comprised of a loss in value on the debt of $(11.8) million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $24.4 million.
	(b)	The portion of the change in fair value of a derivative excluded from the effectiveness assessment for foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges represents the difference between changes in forward rates and spot rates.
	(c)	The Company uses derivatives to hedge the forecasted issuance of fixed-rate debt and records the effective portion of the derivative's fair value in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounts are reclassified to "Interest expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the life of the related notes.
	(d)	The Company uses foreign currency forward and option contracts as part of its Business Solutions payments operations. These derivative contracts are excluded from this table as they are managed as part of a broader currency portfolio that includes non-derivative currency exposures. The gains and losses on these derivatives are included as part of the broader disclosure of portfolio revenue for this business discussed above.
	(e)	The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts to offset foreign exchange rate fluctuations on settlement assets and obligations as well as certain foreign currency denominated positions. Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on settlement assets and obligations and cash balances, not including amounts related to derivatives activity as displayed above, were $(5.4) million, $7.8 million and $(20.5) million for the years ended 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	(f)	The derivative contracts used in the Company's revenue hedging program are not designated as hedges in the final month of the contract. Additionally, in the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company entered into derivative contracts, consisting of foreign currency forward contracts with maturities of less than one year, to reduce the economic variability related to the cash amounts used to fund acquisitions of businesses with purchase prices denominated in foreign currencies, primarily for the TGBP acquisition, and recorded a net gain of $20.8 million in "Derivatives gains/(losses), net."

Borrowings_Tables

Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Borrowings	'
	The Company’s outstanding borrowings consisted of the following (in millions):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Due in less than one year:
	Floating rate notes (a)	$	—		$	300
	6.500% notes (effective rate of 5.7%) due 2014 (b)	500			500
	Due in greater than one year (b):
	Floating rate notes due 2015 (c)	250			—
	2.375% notes due 2015 (d)	250			250
	5.930% notes due 2016 (d)	1,000.00			1,000.00
	2.875% notes (effective rate of 2.0%) due 2017 (b)	500			500
	3.650% notes due 2018 (d)	400			400
	3.350% notes (effective rate of 3.4%) due 2019 (e)	250			—
	5.253% notes due 2020 (d)	324.9			324.9
	6.200% notes due 2036 (d)	500			500
	6.200% notes due 2040 (d)	250			250
	Other borrowings	5.7			5.8
	Total borrowings at par value	4,230.60			4,030.70
	Fair value hedge accounting adjustments, net (b)	0.9			20.2
	Unamortized discount, net	(18.5		)	(21.7		)
	Total borrowings at carrying value (f)	$	4,213.00		$	4,029.20
	____________________
	(a)	The floating rate notes due in March 2013 were repaid using the Company's cash, including cash generated from operations and proceeds from the Company's issuance of the fixed rate notes due 2015 and 2017.
	(b)	The Company utilizes interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges to effectively change the interest rate payments on a portion of its notes from fixed-rate payments to short-term LIBOR-based variable rate payments in order to manage its overall exposure to interest rates. The changes in fair value of these interest rate swaps result in an offsetting hedge accounting adjustment recorded to the carrying value of the related note. These hedge accounting adjustments will be reclassified as reductions to or increases in "Interest expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the life of the related notes, and cause the effective rate of interest to differ from the notes’ stated rate.
	(c)
		On August 22, 2013, the Company issued
		$250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of unsecured floating rate notes due August 21, 2015 ("2015 Floating Rate Notes"). Interest is payable quarterly at a per annum rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.0% (1.2% at December 31, 2013) and is reset quarterly. See below for additional detail relating to the debt issuance.
	(d)	The difference between the stated interest rate and the effective interest rate is not significant.
	(e)	On November 22, 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of 3.350% unsecured fixed rate notes due 2019 ("2019 Notes"). The interest rate on the 2019 Notes may be adjusted under certain circumstances as described below.
	(f)	As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s weighted-average effective rate on total borrowings was approximately 4.6%.

Stock_Compensation_Plans_Table

Stock Compensation Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock option activity	'
	A summary of Western Union stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows (options and aggregate intrinsic value in millions):
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Options			Weighted-Average				Weighted-Average Remaining
					Exercise Price				Contractual Term			Aggregate
									(Years)			Intrinsic
												Value
	Outstanding as of January 1	27			$	18.46
	Granted	4			14.02
	Exercised	(1.8	)		15.86
	Cancelled/forfeited	(5.4	)		17.86
	Outstanding as of December 31	23.8			$	18.05			4.4			$	19.7
	Options exercisable as of December 31	18.1			$	18.77			3.1			$	8.4
Restricted stock units and performance based restricted stock units activity	'
	A summary of Western Union activity for restricted stock units and performance based restricted stock units for the year ended December 31, 2013 is listed below (units in millions):
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Number		Weighted-Average
		Outstanding		Grant-Date Fair Value
	Non-vested as of January 1	4.8		$	17.38
	Granted	3.2		13.1
	Vested	-1		15.63
	Forfeited	-0.7		15.42
	Non-vested as of December 31	6.3		$	15.69
Impact on earnings for stock-based compensation expense	'
	The following table sets forth the total impact on earnings for stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income resulting from stock options, restricted stock units, performance based restricted stock units and bonus stock units for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in millions, except per share data).
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Stock-based compensation expense	$	(34.5	)		$	(34.0	)		$	(31.2	)
	Income tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense	10				10				9.8
	Net income impact	$	(24.5	)		$	(24.0	)		$	(21.4	)
	Earnings per share:
	Basic and Diluted	$	(0.04	)		$	(0.04	)		$	(0.03	)
Assumptions for the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the value of options granted	'
	The Company used the following assumptions for the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the value of Western Union options granted.
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Stock options granted:
	Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.2		%		1.2		%		2.5		%
	Weighted-average dividend yield	3.7		%		1.8		%		1.4		%
	Volatility	35.3		%		33.2		%		31		%
	Expected term (in years)	6.09				6.09				5.8
	Weighted-average grant date fair value	$	3.2			$	4.9			$	5.99

Segments_Tables

Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment results	'
	The following tables present the Company's reportable segment results for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Revenues:
	Consumer-to-Consumer:
	Transaction fees	$	3,396.10		$	3,545.60		$	3,580.20
	Foreign exchange revenues	981.3			988.5			983.1
	Other revenues	56.2			50.2			45.1
		4,433.60			4,584.30			4,608.40
	Consumer-to-Business:
	Transaction fees	579.1			573.6			581.8
	Foreign exchange and other revenues	29.4			30.3			34.1
		608.5			603.9			615.9
	Business Solutions:
	Foreign exchange revenues	355.5			332			154.6
	Transaction fees and other revenues	37.4			35.4			6.5
		392.9			367.4			161.1
	Other:
	Total revenues	107			109.2			106
	Total consolidated revenues	$	5,542.00		$	5,664.80		$	5,491.40
	Operating income/(loss):
	Consumer-to-Consumer	$	1,030.40		$	1,266.90		$	1,316.00
	Consumer-to-Business	121.9			137.6			146.9
	Business Solutions (a)	(27.0		)	(54.8		)	(9.6		)
	Other	(17.9		)	(19.7		)	(21.5		)
	Total segment operating income	1,107.40			1,330.00			1,431.80
	Restructuring and related expenses (Note 3)	—			—			(46.8		)
	Total consolidated operating income	$	1,107.40		$	1,330.00		$	1,385.00
	____________________
	(a)	During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred $19.3 million, $42.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively, of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP. TGBP integration expense consists primarily of severance and other benefits, retention, direct and incremental expense consisting of facility relocation, consolidation and closures; IT systems integration; amortization of a transitional trademark license; and other expenses such as training, travel and professional fees. Integration expense does not include costs related to the completion of the TGBP acquisition, which are included in Other.
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Assets:
	Consumer-to-Consumer	$	5,321.90		$	4,854.20		$	4,644.60
	Consumer-to-Business	1,129.90			1,029.60			955.8
	Business Solutions	2,256.40			2,012.60			1,906.20
	Other	1,413.10			1,569.30			1,563.30
	Total assets	$	10,121.30		$	9,465.70		$	9,069.90
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Consumer-to-Consumer	$	179.4		$	158.2		$	141
	Consumer-to-Business	15.8			14.7			18.8
	Business Solutions	59.6			65.7			26.8
	Other	8			7.5			4.7
	Total segment depreciation and amortization	262.8			246.1			191.3
	Restructuring and related expenses (Note 3)	—			—			1.3
	Total consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	262.8		$	246.1		$	192.6
	Capital expenditures:
	Consumer-to-Consumer	$	174		$	219.1		$	138.4
	Consumer-to-Business	36.9			21.8			13.4
	Business Solutions	14.8			16.1			6.7
	Other	15.6			11.2			4
	Total capital expenditures	$	241.3		$	268.2		$	162.5
Revenue and long-lived assets by geographic areas, domestic and foreign	'
	Information concerning principal geographic areas was as follows (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Revenue:
	United States	$	1,523.70		$	1,593.10		$	1,568.60
	International	4,018.30			4,071.70			3,922.80
	Total	$	5,542.00		$	5,664.80		$	5,491.40
	Long-lived assets:
	United States	$	156.6		$	148.2		$	152.1
	International	53.3			47.9			46
	Total	$	209.9		$	196.1		$	198.1

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio1

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of quarterly results	'
	Summarized quarterly results for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in millions, except per share data):
	2013 by Quarter:		Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Revenues		$	1,325.40	$	1,385.90	$	1,408.80	$	1,421.90	$	5,542.00
	Expenses (a) (b)		1,028.50		1,109.10		1,113.50		1,183.50		4,434.60
	Operating income		296.9		276.8		295.3		238.4		1,107.40
	Other expense, net		46.7		44.6		43.6		45.6		180.5
	Income before income taxes		250.2		232.2		251.7		192.8		926.9
	Provision for income taxes		38.2		33.6		37.3		19.4		128.5
	Net income		$	212	$	198.6	$	214.4	$	173.4	$	798.4
	Earnings per share:
	Basic		$	0.37	$	0.36	$	0.39	$	0.31	$	1.43
	Diluted		$	0.37	$	0.36	$	0.39	$	0.31	$	1.43
	Weighted-average shares outstanding:
	Basic		567.6		555.7		552.1		551.2		556.6
	Diluted		569.7		558.3		555.8		555		559.7
	____________
	(a)	Includes $3.9 million in the first quarter, $6.2 million in the second quarter, $3.8 million in the third quarter, and $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.
	(b)	Includes $4.2 million in the first quarter, $13.5 million in the second quarter, $6.2 million in the third quarter, and $33.0 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.
	2012 by Quarter:		Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Revenues		$	1,393.40	$	1,425.10	$	1,421.60	$	1,424.70	$	5,664.80
	Expenses (c) (d)		1,060.90		1,079.20		1,056.00		1,138.70		4,334.80
	Operating income		332.5		345.9		365.6		286		1,330.00
	Other expense, net		42.4		35.8		41.8		41.2		161.2
	Income before income taxes		290.1		310.1		323.8		244.8		1,168.80
	Provision for income taxes		42.8		38.9		54.3		6.9		142.9
	Net income		$	247.3	$	271.2	$	269.5	$	237.9	$	1,025.90
	Earnings per share:
	Basic		$	0.4	$	0.44	$	0.45	$	0.4	$	1.7
	Diluted		$	0.4	$	0.44	$	0.45	$	0.4	$	1.69
	Weighted-average shares outstanding:
	Basic		619.1		610.9		601.5		588		604.9
	Diluted		621.9		613.1		604.2		590.2		607.4
	____________
	(c)	Includes $6.4 million in the first quarter, $14.5 million in the second quarter, $10.3 million in the third quarter, and $11.6 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.
	(d)	Includes $30.9 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.

Formation_of_the_Entity_and_Ba1

Formation of the Entity and Basis of Presentation (Details Numeric) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Net assets subject to limitations	$335
Minimum [Member]	'
Entity Location [Line Items]	'
Number of countries and territories where services are primarily available through a network of agent locations (in countries and territories)	200

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Numeric) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$38.30	$46.80	'
Provision for doubtful accounts	50.1	44.9	24.3
Goodwill impairment loss	0	0	0
Amortization expense	198.6	184.4	131.6
Estimated future aggregate amortization expense, 2014	210	'	'
Estimated future aggregate amortization expense, 2015	151	'	'
Estimated future aggregate amortization expense, 2016	134	'	'
Estimated future aggregate amortization expense, 2017	102.5	'	'
Estimated future aggregate amortization expense, 2018	54	'	'
Estimated future aggregate amortization expense, thereafter	182.3	'	'
Impairment of intangible assets excluding goodwill	'	0	0
Advertising costs	$165.10	$177.50	$174.80
Minimum [Member] | Hedge funds [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Redemption frequency	'1 month	'	'
Redemption notice period	'3 days	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Hedge funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Redemption frequency	'1 month	'	'
Redemption notice period	'3 days	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Hedge funds [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Redemption frequency	'3 months	'	'
Redemption notice period	'60 days	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Hedge funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Redemption frequency	'3 months	'	'
Redemption notice period	'60 days	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Weighted-average shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive outstanding options excluded from diluted EPS calculation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21.2	23.3	17.1
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	551.2	552.1	555.7	567.6	588	601.5	610.9	619.1	556.6	604.9	630.6
Common stock equivalents	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3.1	2.5	3.6
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	555	555.8	558.3	569.7	590.2	604.2	613.1	621.9	559.7	607.4	634.2

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Settlement assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$538.60	$574.50
Receivables from selling agents and Business Solutions customers	981.3	1,025.30
Investment securities	1,750.50	1,514.80
Total settlement assets	3,270.40	3,114.60
Settlement obligations:	'	'
Money transfer, money order and payment service payables	2,376.60	2,297.10
Payables to agents	893.8	817.5
Total settlement obligations	$3,270.40	$3,114.60

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation	$64.20	$61.70	$61
Property And Equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	638.5	580.6	'
Accumulated depreciation	-428.6	-384.5	'
Property and equipment, net	209.9	196.1	198.1
Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property And Equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	416.1	384.6	'
Buildings [Member]	'	'	'
Property and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'30 years	'	'
Property And Equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	82.3	80	'
Leasehold improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property And Equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	80.3	65.6	'
Furniture and fixtures [Member]	'	'	'
Property And Equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	33.3	33.4	'
Land and improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property And Equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	16.9	16.9	'
Projects in process [Member]	'	'	'
Property And Equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	$9.60	$0.10	'
Minimum [Member] | Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'3 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Furniture and fixtures [Member]	'	'	'
Property and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'10 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Furniture and fixtures [Member]	'	'	'
Property and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'10 years	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)	'8 years	'
Initial Cost	$1,506.10	$1,398.60
Net of Accumulated Amortization	833.8	878.9
Acquired contracts [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)	'11 years 2 months 12 days	'
Initial Cost	632	627.2
Net of Accumulated Amortization	414.3	466.2
Capitalized contract costs [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)	'5 years 10 months 24 days	'
Initial Cost	528.5	457.2
Net of Accumulated Amortization	315.2	303.7
Internal use software [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)	'3 years 2 months 13 days	'
Initial Cost	264.9	221
Net of Accumulated Amortization	65.1	54.7
Acquired trademarks [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)	'22 years 8 months 12 days	'
Initial Cost	38	43.4
Net of Accumulated Amortization	25.3	28.4
Projects in process [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)	'3 years	'
Initial Cost	9.6	15.4
Net of Accumulated Amortization	9.6	15.4
Other intangibles [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)	'2 years 7 months 6 days	'
Initial Cost	33.1	34.4
Net of Accumulated Amortization	$4.30	$10.50
Minimum [Member] | Internal use software [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Amortization period of intangible assets	'3 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Internal use software [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Amortization period of intangible assets	'5 years	'

Productivity_and_CostSavings_I2

Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring and Related Expenses (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

15 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives Accrual

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance, January 1,

'

'

'

$27.30

'

$27.30

$0

'

Expenses

33

6.2

13.5

4.2

30.9

56.9

[1]

30.9

[1]

87.8

Cash payments

'

'

'

'

'

-41.8

-5.6

'

Non-cash benefit/(expense)

'

'

'

'

'

4

[1]

2

[1]

'

Balance, December 31,

46.4

'

'

'

27.3

46.4

27.3

46.4

Total expenses

33

6.2

13.5

4.2

30.9

56.9

[1]

30.9

[1]

87.8

Severance, Outplacement and Related Benefits [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives Accrual

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance, January 1,

'

'

'

25.7

'

25.7

0

'

Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

40.8

[1]

28.9

[1]

69.7

Cash payments

'

'

'

'

'

-25.3

-5.2

'

Non-cash benefit/(expense)

'

'

'

'

'

4.2

[1]

2

[1]

'

Balance, December 31,

45.4

'

'

'

25.7

45.4

25.7

45.4

Total expenses

'

'

'

'

'

40.8

[1]

28.9

[1]

69.7

Other [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives Accrual

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance, January 1,

'

'

'

1.6

[2]

'

1.6

[2]

0

[2]

'

Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

16.1

[1],[2]

2

[1],[2]

18.1

[2]

Cash payments

'

'

'

'

'

-16.5

[2]

-0.4

[2]

'

Non-cash benefit/(expense)

'

'

'

'

'

-0.2

[1],[2]

0

[1],[2]

'

Balance, December 31,

1

[2]

'

'

'

1.6

[2]

1

[2]

1.6

[2]

1

[2]

Total expenses

'

'

'

'

'

$16.10

[1],[2]

$2

[1],[2]

$18.10

[2]

[1]

Expenses include a non-cash benefit for adjustments to stock compensation for awards forfeited by employees. Other expenses also include non-cash write-offs and accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and leasehold improvements. These amounts were recognized outside of the accrual.

[2]

Other expenses primarily related to the relocation of various operations to new and existing Company facilities and third-party providers including expenses for hiring, training, relocation, travel and professional fees. All such expenses were recorded when incurred.

Productivity_and_CostSavings_I3

Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring and Related Expenses (Details Numeric) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring and Related Expenses	'	'	'
Expenses	$0	$0	$46.80
Balance, December 31, 2011	'	'	13.9
Severance, outplacement and related benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Expenses	'	'	'
Expenses	'	'	26.1
Balance, December 31, 2011	'	'	13.7
Fixed asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Expenses	'	'	'
Expenses	'	'	1.3
Lease terminations [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Expenses	'	'	'
Expenses	'	'	3.5
Other restructuring expenses [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Expenses	'	'	'
Expenses	'	'	15.9
Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Expenses	'	'	'
Expenses	'	'	33.7
Consumer-to-Business [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Expenses	'	'	'
Expenses	'	'	6.2
Business Solutions [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Expenses	'	'	'
Expenses	'	'	5
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Expenses	'	'	'
Expenses	'	'	$1.90

Productivity_and_CostSavings_I4

Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring and Related Expenses (Details 1) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule of Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring Expenses in Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cost of services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$3,235

$3,194.20

$3,102

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,199.60

1,140.60

1,004.40

Total expenses, pre-tax

1,183.50

[1],[2]

1,113.50

[1],[2]

1,109.10

[1],[2]

1,028.50

[1],[2]

1,138.70

[3],[4]

1,056

[3]

1,079.20

[3]

1,060.90

[3]

4,434.60

[1],[2],[5]

4,334.80

[3],[4],[5]

4,106.40

[5]

Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring Expenses in Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cost of services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24.3

5.5

'

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

32.6

25.4

'

Total expenses, pre-tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

56.9

30.9

'

Total expenses, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40.2

20.2

'

Restructuring and Related Expenses [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule of Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring Expenses in Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cost of services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.6

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

36.2

Total expenses, pre-tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

46.8

Total expenses, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$32

[1]

Includes $4.2 million in the first quarter, $13.5 million in the second quarter, $6.2 million in the third quarter, and $33.0 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.

[2]

Includes $3.9 million in the first quarter, $6.2 million in the second quarter, $3.8 million in the third quarter, and $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.

[3]

Includes $6.4 million in the first quarter, $14.5 million in the second quarter, $10.3 million in the third quarter, and $11.6 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.

[4]

Includes $30.9 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.

[5]

As further described in Note 6, total expenses include amounts for related parties of $80.6 million, $95.0 million and $190.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Productivity_and_CostSavings_I5

Productivity and Cost-Savings Initiatives and Restructuring and Related Expenses (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended				15 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2013
Productivity and cost-savings initiatives by segment	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Expenses	$33	$6.20	$13.50	$4.20	$30.90	$56.90	[1]	$30.90	[1]	$87.80
Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Productivity and cost-savings initiatives by segment	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	43.8		20.9		64.7
Consumer-to-Business [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Productivity and cost-savings initiatives by segment	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	5.4		4		9.4
Business Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Productivity and cost-savings initiatives by segment	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	3.6		0		3.6
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Productivity and cost-savings initiatives by segment	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	$4.10		$6		$10.10
[1]	Expenses include a non-cash benefit for adjustments to stock compensation for awards forfeited by employees. Other expenses also include non-cash write-offs and accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and leasehold improvements. These amounts were recognized outside of the accrual.

Acquisitions_Details_Numeric

Acquisitions (Details Numeric)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 07, 2011

Nov. 07, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Nov. 07, 2011

4-May-12

4-May-12

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Apr. 20, 2011

Apr. 20, 2011

Apr. 20, 2011

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Business Solutions [Member]

Business Solutions [Member]

Business Solutions [Member]

Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]

Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]

Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Travelex Global Business Payments [Member]

Travelex Global Business Payments [Member]

Travelex Global Business Payments [Member]

Travelex Global Business Payments [Member]

Travelex Global Business Payments French Acquisition [Member]

Travelex Global Business Payments French Acquisition [Member]

Finint S.r.l. [Member]

Finint S.r.l. [Member]

Finint S.r.l. [Member]

Angelo Costa S.r.l. [Member]

Angelo Costa S.r.l. [Member]

Angelo Costa S.r.l. [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Customer and other contractual relationships and network of subagents [Member]

Other intangibles [Member]

Customer and other contractual relationships and network of subagents [Member]

Other intangibles [Member]

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

Business Solutions [Member]

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash consideration

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$956.50

£ 596

'

'

$4.80

£ 3

$139.40

€ 99.60

'

$135.70

€ 95

'

Final working capital adjustment in the third quarter 2012

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24.1

15

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Costs associated with closing acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining interest acquired (percentage)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

70.00%

70.00%

'

70.00%

70.00%

'

Previous equity interest held (percentage)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30.00%

30.00%

'

30.00%

30.00%

'

Fair value of previous equity interest held

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47.7

'

'

46.2

'

'

Gain recognized on revaluation of previous equity interest held

0

0

49.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20.5

'

'

29.4

'

'

Total value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

187.1

'

'

181.9

'

'

Amortization period of intangible assets acquired (in years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'9 years

'1 year

'15 years

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

3,172

3,179.70

3,198.90

996

996

1,013.70

1,947.70

1,947.70

1,945.30

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

704.3

'

'

'

'

153.6

'

'

174.2

Goodwill expected to be deductible for income tax purposes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$488.40

'

'

'

'

'

$97

'

'

$104.90

'

'

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)

Nov. 07, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Apr. 20, 2011

Nov. 07, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Apr. 20, 2011

Nov. 07, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Apr. 20, 2011

Nov. 07, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Apr. 20, 2011

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Travelex Global Business Payments [Member]

Finint S.r.l. [Member]

Angelo Costa S.r.l. [Member]

Customer and other contractual relationships [Member]

Customer and other contractual relationships [Member]

Customer and other contractual relationships [Member]

Network of subagents [Member]

Network of subagents [Member]

Network of subagents [Member]

Other [Member]

Other [Member]

Other [Member]

Travelex Global Business Payments [Member]

Finint S.r.l. [Member]

Angelo Costa S.r.l. [Member]

Travelex Global Business Payments [Member]

Finint S.r.l. [Member]

Angelo Costa S.r.l. [Member]

Travelex Global Business Payments [Member]

Finint S.r.l. [Member]

Angelo Costa S.r.l. [Member]

Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Identifiable intangible assets

$314.20

[1]

$64.80

$51.40

$264.50

[1]

$0

$0

$0

[1]

$53.90

$44.60

$49.70

[1]

$10.90

$6.80

[1]

Amounts include the impact of the acquisition of the French assets of TGBP on May 4, 2012.

Acquisitions_Details_1

Acquisitions (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	$3,179.70	$3,198.90
Purchase price adjustments	'	-22
Currency translation	-7.7	2.8
Goodwill, ending balance	3,172	3,179.70
Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,947.70	1,945.30
Purchase price adjustments	'	2.4
Currency translation	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	1,947.70	1,947.70
Consumer-to-Business [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	221.1	224.9
Purchase price adjustments	'	0
Currency translation	-6.4	-3.8
Goodwill, ending balance	214.7	221.1
Business Solutions [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	996	1,013.70
Purchase price adjustments	'	-24.4
Currency translation	0	6.7
Goodwill, ending balance	996	996
Other [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	14.9	15
Purchase price adjustments	'	0
Currency translation	-1.3	-0.1
Goodwill, ending balance	$13.60	$14.90

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
		class_member	Subsequent event [Member]	Primary recommendations [Member]	Primary recommendations [Member]	Secondary recommendations [Member]	Money transfer transaction data analysis center [Member]
			remedy	Subsequent event [Member]	Subsequent event [Member]	Subsequent event [Member]	Subsequent event [Member]
					Minimum [Member]
					recommendation
Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Letters of credit outstanding and bank guarantees	$100,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Letters of credit renewal option	'1 year	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tennille Complaint [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of class members who filed appeals	'	2	'	'	'	'	'
Settlement Agreement with the State of Arizona [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Remedy election period	'	'	'180 days	'	'	'	'
Number of remedies	'	'	1	'	'	'	'
Settlement amount contingently payable for ineffective program implementation	'	'	'	50,000,000	'	25,000,000	'
Settlement amount for individual recommendation implementation failure	'	'	'	1,000,000	'	500,000	'
Number of primary settlement recommendations	'	'	'	'	70	'	'
One-time settlement payment	'	'	'	'	'	'	250,000
Monthly settlement payment	'	'	'	'	'	'	150,000
Monthly settlement payment funding period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'5 years
Expense reimbursement increments	'	'	$500,000	'	'	'	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details Numeric) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012
	agent			agent
Equity Method Investee [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transactions	'	'	'	'
Related party transactions	$65.50	$66.10	$131.90	'
Director [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transactions	'	'	'	'
Related party transactions	$15.10	$28.90	$58.80	'
Number of related party agents	1	'	'	2

Investment_Securities_Details_

Investment Securities (Details Numeric) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Additional available-for-sale Securities (Numeric)	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	$1,850,700,000	$1,514,800,000	'
Proceeds from sale and maturity of available-for-sale securities	19,000,000,000	16,300,000,000	14,200,000,000
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Additional available-for-sale Securities (Numeric)	'	'	'
Variable rate demand notes, maximum maturity year	'2051	'	'
Variable rate demand notes, period of time held	'30 days	'	'
Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'
Additional available-for-sale Securities (Numeric)	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	$100,200,000	'	'

Investment_Securities_Details

Investment Securities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	$1,844.30		$1,502.50
Fair Value	1,850.70		1,514.80
Gross Unrealized Gains	8.1		12.6
Gross Unrealized Losses	-1.7		-0.3
Net Unrealized Gains/(Losses)	6.4		12.3
Settlement assets [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	1,744.30		'
Fair Value	1,750.50		'
Gross Unrealized Gains	7.9		'
Gross Unrealized Losses	-1.7		'
Net Unrealized Gains/(Losses)	6.2		'
State and municipal debt securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	868.1	[1]	991.5	[1]
Fair Value	874.2	[1]	1,003.70	[1]
Gross Unrealized Gains	7.8	[1]	12.5	[1]
Gross Unrealized Losses	-1.7	[1]	-0.3	[1]
Net Unrealized Gains/(Losses)	6.1	[1]	12.2	[1]
State and municipal variable rate demand notes [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	865		463.3
Fair Value	865		463.3
Gross Unrealized Gains	0		0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0
Net Unrealized Gains/(Losses)	0		0
Other debt securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	11.2		47.7
Fair Value	11.3		47.8
Gross Unrealized Gains	0.1		0.1
Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0
Net Unrealized Gains/(Losses)	0.1		0.1
Short-term bond mutual fund [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	100		'
Fair Value	100.2		'
Gross Unrealized Gains	0.2		'
Gross Unrealized Losses	0		'
Net Unrealized Gains/(Losses)	$0.20		'
[1]	The majority of these securities are fixed rate instruments.

Investment_Securities_Details_1

Investment Securities (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Settlement assets [Member]	'
Amortized Cost	'
Due within 1 year	$187.60
Due after 1 year through 5 years	425.2
Due after 5 years through 10 years	306.7
Due after 10 years	824.8
Total investment securities	1,744.30
Fair Value	'
Due within 1 year	188.4
Due after 1 year through 5 years	429.1
Due after 5 years through 10 years	308.1
Due after 10 years	824.9
Total investment securities	1,750.50
Variable rate demand note [Member]	'
Fair Value	'
Due after 1 year through 5 years	21.6
Due after 5 years through 10 years	21.4
Due after 10 years	$822

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets [Abstract]	'		'
Short-term bond mutual fund	$100.20		$0
Derivatives	224.3		96.8
Liabilities:	'		'
Derivatives	223.4		86.1
Fair Value Measurements (Numeric) [Abstract]	'		'
Borrowings, carrying value	4,213	[1]	4,029.20
Recurring [Member]	'		'
Settlement Assets [Abstract]	'		'
State and municipal debt securities	874.2		1,003.70
State and municipal variable rate demand notes	865		463.3
Other debt securities	11.3		47.8
Other Assets [Abstract]	'		'
Short-term bond mutual fund	100.2		'
Derivatives	224.3		96.8
Total assets	2,075		1,611.60
Liabilities:	'		'
Notes and other borrowings	4,343.20		4,200.80
Derivatives	223.4		86.1
Total liabilities	4,566.60		4,286.90
Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'
Settlement Assets [Abstract]	'		'
State and municipal debt securities	0		0
State and municipal variable rate demand notes	0		0
Other debt securities	0		0
Other Assets [Abstract]	'		'
Short-term bond mutual fund	100.2		'
Derivatives	0		0
Total assets	100.2		0
Liabilities:	'		'
Notes and other borrowings	0		0
Derivatives	0		0
Total liabilities	0		0
Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Settlement Assets [Abstract]	'		'
State and municipal debt securities	874.2		1,003.70
State and municipal variable rate demand notes	865		463.3
Other debt securities	11.3		47.8
Other Assets [Abstract]	'		'
Short-term bond mutual fund	0		'
Derivatives	224.3		96.8
Total assets	1,974.80		1,611.60
Liabilities:	'		'
Notes and other borrowings	4,343.20		4,200.80
Derivatives	223.4		86.1
Total liabilities	4,566.60		4,286.90
Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Settlement Assets [Abstract]	'		'
State and municipal debt securities	0		0
State and municipal variable rate demand notes	0		0
Other debt securities	0		0
Other Assets [Abstract]	'		'
Short-term bond mutual fund	0		'
Derivatives	0		0
Total assets	0		0
Liabilities:	'		'
Notes and other borrowings	0		0
Derivatives	0		0
Total liabilities	$0		$0
[1]	As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s weighted-average effective rate on total borrowings was approximately 4.6%.

Other_Assets_and_Other_Liabili2

Other Assets and Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other assets:	'	'
Derivatives	$224.30	$96.80
Short-term bond mutual fund (Note 7)	100.2	0
Prepaid expenses	69	56.9
Amounts advanced to agents, net of discounts	41.8	37.7
Equity method investments	41	41
Other receivables	21.1	21.4
Debt issue costs	17.3	17.3
Deferred customer set up costs	17.1	15.9
Accounts receivable, net	14.9	15.6
Other	15.4	17.3
Total other assets	562.1	319.9
Other liabilities:	'	'
Derivatives	223.4	86.1
Pension obligations	70.4	102.1
Deferred revenue	25.1	30.5
Other	39.3	36
Total other liabilities	$358.20	$254.70

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of pre-tax income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Domestic	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($28.40)	$94.80	$423.90
Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	955.3	1,074	850.7
Income before income taxes	$192.80	$251.70	$232.20	$250.20	$244.80	$323.80	$310.10	$290.10	$926.90	$1,168.80	$1,274.60

Income_Taxes_Details_1

Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Provision for Income Taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$88.30	$92.50	$78.10
State and local	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3.7	-14.8	4.5
Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	43.9	65.2	26.6
Provision for income taxes	$19.40	$37.30	$33.60	$38.20	$6.90	$54.30	$38.90	$42.80	$128.50	$142.90	$109.20

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Effective tax rate reconciliation	'	'	'
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefits	0.70%	0.60%	2.00%
Foreign rate differential, net of U.S. tax paid on foreign earnings (9.2%, 5.1% and 1.2%, respectively)	-22.90%	-22.50%	-14.00%
IRS Agreement	0.00%	0.00%	-16.10%
Other	1.10%	-0.90%	1.70%
Effective tax rate	13.90%	12.20%	8.60%
U.S. tax paid on foreign earnings	9.20%	5.10%	1.20%

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$86.10	$117.20	$36.20
State and local	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8.1	-2.5	0.6
Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	73.6	63.4	51.2
Total current taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	167.8	178.1	88
Deferred:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2.2	-24.7	41.9
State and local	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11.8	-12.3	3.9
Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-29.7	1.8	-24.6
Total deferred taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-39.3	-35.2	21.2
Provision for income taxes	$19.40	$37.30	$33.60	$38.20	$6.90	$54.30	$38.90	$42.80	$128.50	$142.90	$109.20

Income_Taxes_Details_4

Income Taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets related to:	'	'
Reserves, accrued expenses and employee-related items	$57	$65.70
Pension obligations	25.6	36.7
Tax attribute carryovers	22.3	14.7
Other	26.6	25.3
Valuation allowance	-16.4	-13
Total deferred tax assets	115.1	129.4
Deferred tax liabilities related to:	'	'
Intangibles, property and equipment	434.3	481.5
Total deferred tax liabilities	434.3	481.5
Net deferred tax liability	$319.20	$352.10

Income_Taxes_Details_5

Income Taxes (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Unrecognized tax benefits reconciliation	'		'
Balance as of January 1,	$103.20		$123.70
Increases - positions taken in current period	18.5	[1]	13.1	[1]
Increases - positions taken in prior periods	15.6	[2]	0	[2]
Decreases - positions taken in prior periods	-8.7		-6.1
Decreases - settlements with taxing authorities	-4.1		-24.1
Decreases - lapse of applicable statute of limitations	-7		-3.4
Balance as of December 31,	$117.50		$103.20
[1]	Includes recurring accruals for issues which initially arose in previous periods.
[2]	Changes to positions taken in prior periods relate to changes in estimates used to calculate prior period unrecognized tax benefits.

Income_Taxes_Details_Numeric

Income Taxes (Details Numeric) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Uncertain Tax Positions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Tax benefit related to the IRS Agreement	'	'	$204,700,000
Total tax contingency reserve	125,500,000	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate	108,900,000	93,500,000	'
Interest and penalties, recognized	-1,800,000	500,000	-4,000,000
Interest and penalties, accrued	17,700,000	20,000,000	'
Reasonably possible decrease to the Company's total unrecognized tax benefits during the next 12 months	55,000,000	'	'
Expected cash payments as a result of the IRS Agreement	190,000,000	'	'
Cash payments made as a result of the IRS Agreement	'	92,400,000	'
Provision for certain outside tax basis differences, which primarily relate to accumulated foreign earnings	0	'	'
Accumulated foreign earnings	$5,000,000,000	'	'
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Pre-tax Income [Member] | Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'	'
Components of pre-tax income	'	'	'
Percent of pre-tax income derived from foreign sources	103.00%	92.00%	67.00%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Change in projected benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation as of January 1,	$418.80	$414.40	'
Interest cost	12.1	14.7	17.9
Actuarial (gain)/loss	-25.4	30.2	'
Benefits paid	-39.3	-40.5	'
Projected benefit obligation as of December 31,	366.2	418.8	414.4
Change in plan assets:	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets as of January 1,	316.7	301.7	'
Actual return on plan assets	2.7	30.5	'
Benefits paid	-39.3	-40.5	'
Company contributions	15.7	25	'
Fair value of plan assets as of December 31,	295.8	316.7	301.7
Funded status of the plan as of December 31,	-70.4	-102.1	'
Accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31,	$366.20	$418.80	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details1

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of pension amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	'	'	'
Accrued benefit liability	($70.40)	($102.10)	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)	187	206.8	'
Net amount recognized	116.6	104.7	'
Components of the net periodic benefit cost	'	'	'
Interest cost	12.1	14.7	17.9
Expected return on plan assets	-20.7	-20.8	-21.3
Amortization of actuarial loss	12.4	10.5	8.1
Net periodic benefit cost	$3.80	$4.40	$4.70

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details2

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension benefit obligation, weighted-average rate assumptions	'	'	'
Discount rate	3.91%	3.03%	'
Net benefit cost, weighted-average rate assumptions	'	'	'
Discount rate	3.03%	3.72%	4.69%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Equity investments [Member]	'	'	'
Pension plan asset allocation	'	'	'
Percentage of Plan Assets	18.00%	16.00%	'
Target Allocation	15.00%	'	'
Debt securities [Member]	'	'	'
Pension plan asset allocation	'	'	'
Percentage of Plan Assets	59.00%	62.00%	'
Target Allocation	60.00%	'	'
Alternative investments [Member]	'	'	'
Pension plan asset allocation	'	'	'
Percentage of Plan Assets	23.00%	22.00%	'
Target Allocation	25.00%	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details3

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust at fair value, excluding other assets	$294.90		$310.30		'
Other assets	0.9		6.4		'
Total investments of the Trust	295.8		316.7		301.7
Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	64.5		77.9		'
Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	204.5		208.6		'
Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	25.9		23.8		13.6
Domestic equity [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	26.2		24.2		'
Domestic equity [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	26.2		24.2		'
Domestic equity [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0		0		'
Domestic equity [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0		0		'
International equity [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	28	[1]	26.4	[1]	'
International equity [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	1.5	[1]	1.4	[1]	'
International equity [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	26.5	[1]	25	[1]	'
International equity [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Corporate debt [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	127.3	[2]	131.4	[2]	'
Corporate debt [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0	[2]	0	[2]	'
Corporate debt [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	127.3	[2]	131.4	[2]	'
Corporate debt [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0	[2]	0	[2]	'
U.S. treasury bonds [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	36.8		52.3		'
U.S. treasury bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	36.8		52.3		'
U.S. treasury bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0		0		'
U.S. treasury bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0		0		'
State and municipal debt securities [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	3.9		4.4		'
State and municipal debt securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0		0		'
State and municipal debt securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	3.9		4.4		'
State and municipal debt securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0		0		'
Other debt [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	4.4		3.1		'
Other debt [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0		0		'
Other debt [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	4.4		3.1		'
Other debt [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0		0		'
Hedge funds [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	42.4	[3]	44.7		'
Hedge funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0	[3]	0		'
Hedge funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	42.4	[3]	44.7		'
Hedge funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0	[3]	0		'
Royalty rights and private equity [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	25.9	[4]	23.8	[4]	'
Royalty rights and private equity [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0	[4]	0	[4]	'
Royalty rights and private equity [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	0	[4]	0	[4]	'
Royalty rights and private equity [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair value measurement of Trust investments	'		'		'
Total investments of the Trust	$25.90	[4]	$23.80	[4]	'
[1]	Funds included herein have redemption frequencies of daily to monthly, with redemption notice periods of one to ten business days.
[2]	Substantially all corporate debt securities are investment grade securities.
[3]	Hedge funds generally hold liquid and readily priceable securities, such as public equities, exchange-traded derivatives, and corporate bonds. Hedge funds themselves do not have readily available market quotations, and therefore are valued using the Net Asset Value ("NAV") per share provided by the investment sponsor or third party administrator. Funds investing in diverse hedge fund strategies (primarily commingled funds) had the following composition of underlying hedge fund investments within the pension plans at December 31, 2013: relative value (24%), equity long/short (21%), commodities/currencies (20%), multi-strategy (13%), event driven (12%), and global-macro (10%). As of December 31, 2013, funds included herein had redemption frequencies of monthly to quarterly, with redemption notice periods of three to 60 days.
[4]	Diversified investments in royalty rights related to the sale of pharmaceutical products by third parties. Also included are private equity funds with a focus on venture capital. These investments are illiquid, with investment distributions expected to be received over the lives of the funds, which are uncertain but based on the voting rights of investors and the maturities of the underlying investments.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details4

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]
						Royalty Rights [Member]	Royalty Rights [Member]	Private Equity [Member]	Private Equity [Member]
Summary of changes in Level 3 Trust investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets as of January 1,	$295.80	$316.70	$301.70	$23.80	$13.60	$21.40	$11.40	$2.40	$2.20
Actual return on plan assets relating to assets still held as of the reporting date	'	'	'	2.6	1.7	2.3	1.6	0.3	0.1
Actual return on plan assets relating to assets sold during the year	'	'	'	1.7	0.7	1.6	0.8	0.1	-0.1
Net purchases and sales	'	'	'	-2.2	7.8	-2	7.6	-0.2	0.2
Fair value of plan assets as of December 31,	$295.80	$316.70	$301.70	$25.90	$23.80	$23.30	$21.40	$2.60	$2.40

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details5

Employee Benefit Plans (Details Numeric) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	plan
	employee
Defined Contribution Plan [Abstract]	'	'	'
Employer matching contribution percentage	4.00%	'	'
Number of defined contribution plans	25	'	'
Number of employee participants	1,700	'	'
Total expenses	$16.90	$15.30	$12.80
Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unfunded pension obligations	70.4	102.1	'
Contributions by the Company	15.7	25	'
Discretionary contributions by the Company	'	5	'
Estimated contributions, next fiscal year	13	'	'
Actuarial losses	10.4	'	'
Actuarial losses, net of tax	6.6	'	'
Liability adjustment, net of tax	-11.4	7.7	12.5
Expected future benefit payments, 2014	37.9	'	'
Expected future benefit payments, 2015	36.3	'	'
Expected future benefit payments, 2016	34.9	'	'
Expected future benefit payments, 2017	33.2	'	'
Expected future benefit payments, 2018	31.6	'	'
Expected future benefit payments, 2019 through 2023	$132.30	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Estimated weighted-average cost of capital of the Pharmaceutical Sector	10.00%	'	'
Weighted-average [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Debt securities maturity range	'14 years	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Debt securities maturity range	'1 year	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Debt securities maturity range	'32 years	'	'
Relative value [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Composition of underlying hedge fund investments	24.00%	'	'
Equity long/short [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Composition of underlying hedge fund investments	21.00%	'	'
Commodities/currencies [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Composition of underlying hedge fund investments	20.00%	'	'
Multi-strategy [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Composition of underlying hedge fund investments	13.00%	'	'
Event driven [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Composition of underlying hedge fund investments	12.00%	'	'
Global-macro [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Composition of underlying hedge fund investments	10.00%	'	'
International equity [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Redemption frequency	'1 day	'	'
Redemption notice period	'1 day	'	'
International equity [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Redemption frequency	'1 month	'	'
Redemption notice period	'10 days	'	'
Hedge funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Redemption frequency	'1 month	'	'
Redemption notice period	'3 days	'	'
Hedge funds [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Redemption frequency	'3 months	'	'
Redemption notice period	'60 days	'	'
Interest rate swaps [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Maturity period	'5 years	'	'
Interest rate swaps [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan (Additional Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Maturity period	'10 years	'	'

Operating_Lease_Commitments_De

Operating Lease Commitments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating leases, rent expense, net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total rent expense under operating leases, net of sublease income	$54.10	$53.90	$44.20
Operating leases, future minimum lease payments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Operating leases, future minimum lease payments due 2014	44	'	'
Operating leases, future minimum lease payments due 2015	36.5	'	'
Operating leases, future minimum lease payments due 2016	28.1	'	'
Operating leases, future minimum lease payments due 2017	21.6	'	'
Operating leases, future minimum lease payments due 2018	15.9	'	'
Operating leases, future minimum lease payments due thereafter	15	'	'
Total future minimum lease payments	$161.10	'	'

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unrealized gains on investment securities:	'	'	'
Unrealized gains on investment securities, beginning of period	$7.70	$4.90	$3.10
Unrealized gains/(losses)	-0.1	9.9	9.7
Tax (expense)/benefit	0.1	-3.7	-3.6
Reclassification of gains into “Other revenues”	-5.8	-5.5	-6.9
Tax expense related to reclassifications	2.2	2.1	2.6
Net unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities	-3.6	2.8	1.8
Unrealized gains on investment securities, end of period	4.1	7.7	4.9
Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities:	'	'	'
Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities, beginning of period	-21.9	5.1	-21.9
Unrealized losses	-3.1	-20.1	-5.2
Tax (expense)/benefit	-1.7	3.1	5.6
Reclassification of (gains)/losses into Transaction fees	-7.6	-10.3	23.3
Reclassification of (gains)/losses into Foreign exchange revenues	-2.8	-3.1	7
Reclassification of losses into “Interest expense”	3.6	3.6	2.7
Tax (expense)/benefit related to reclassifications	0.5	-0.2	-6.4
Net unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities	-11.1	-27	27
Unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging activities, end of period	-33	-21.9	5.1
Foreign currency translation adjustments:	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, beginning of period	-8.5	-6.3	-4.3
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-17.7	-4.6	-3.7
Tax benefit	4.6	2.4	1.7
Net foreign currency translation adjustments	-13.1	-2.2	-2
Foreign currency translation adjustments, end of period	-21.6	-8.5	-6.3
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments:	'	'	'
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments, beginning of period	-129.9	-122.2	-109.7
Unrealized gains/(losses)	7.4	-20.5	-28.4
Tax (expense)/benefit	-3.9	6.2	10.9
Reclassification of losses into “Cost of services”	12.4	10.5	8.1
Tax benefit related to reclassifications and other	-4.5	-3.9	-3.1
Net defined benefit pension plan adjustments	11.4	-7.7	-12.5
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments, end of period	-118.5	-129.9	-122.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	($169)	($152.60)	($118.50)

Stockholders_Equity_Details_1

Stockholders' Equity (Details 1) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Equity [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash dividends declared per common share

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.10

$0.10

$0.10

$0.08

$0.08

$0.08

$0.07

$0.50

$0.43

$0.31

Stockholders_Equity_Details_Nu

Stockholders' Equity (Details Numeric) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

17 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 30, 2015

Mar. 31, 2014

Dividend Declared [Member]

Stockholders' Equity (Numeric) [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash dividends paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$277.20

$254.20

$194.20

'

'

Cash dividends declared per common share

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.10

$0.10

$0.10

$0.08

$0.08

$0.08

$0.07

$0.50

$0.43

$0.31

'

$0.13

Repurchase of common shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.7

51

40.3

'

'

Repurchase of common shares excluding commission

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

393.6

771.9

800

'

'

Average cost of repurchase of common shares excluding commission

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$15.29

$15.12

$19.83

'

'

Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$500

'

Derivatives_Details

Derivatives (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Not designated as hedges [Member] | Euro [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	$237.40
Not designated as hedges [Member] | Canadian dollar [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	98
Not designated as hedges [Member] | British pound [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	52
Not designated as hedges [Member] | Australian dollar [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	36.6
Not designated as hedges [Member] | Other [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	157	[1]
Number of currency exposures within 'Other'	15
Designated as hedges [Member] | Euro [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	392.8
Designated as hedges [Member] | Canadian dollar [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	125.3
Designated as hedges [Member] | British pound [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	85.5
Designated as hedges [Member] | Swiss franc [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	43.7
Designated as hedges [Member] | Australian dollar [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	39.2
Designated as hedges [Member] | Other [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Notional amounts	49.7
Maximum [Member] | Not designated as hedges [Member] | Other [Member]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts [Abstract]	'
Maximum individual currency exposure within 'Other'	$25
[1]	Comprised of exposures to 15 different currencies. None of these individual currency exposures is greater than $25 million.

Derivatives_Details_Numeric

Derivatives (Details Numeric) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Foreign exchange revenues	$1,348		$1,332.70		$1,151.20
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) on settlement assets and obligations and cash balances	-5.4		7.8		-20.5
Net gain from settlement of foreign currency forward contracts related to acquisitions	'		'		20.8
Accumulated other comprehensive pre-tax loss to be reclassified into revenue in next 12 months	11.4		'		'
Losses forecasted to be recognized on debt issuance hedges in next 12 months	3.6		'		'
Business Solutions [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Foreign exchange revenues	355.5		332		154.6
Notional amounts	5,800		'		'
Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Foreign exchange revenues	981.3		988.5		983.1
Interest rate contracts [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Notional amounts	1,550		800		'
Interest rate contracts [Member] | Notes Payable, 2014 [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Notional amounts	500		'		'
Interest rate contracts [Member] | Notes Payable, 2015 [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Notional amounts	250		'		'
Interest rate contracts [Member] | Notes Payable, 2017 [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Notional amounts	500		'		'
Interest rate contracts [Member] | Notes Payable, 2018 [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Notional amounts	300		'		'
Fair Value Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Related Hedged Item	19.3	[1]	3.7	[1]	12.6	[1]
Fair Value Hedges [Member] | Fixed-rate debt [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Related Hedged Item	19.3	[1]	3.7	[1]	12.6	[1]
Gain/(loss) in value of debt	8.5		-3.9		-11.8
Amortization of hedge accounting adjustments	$10.80		$7.60		$24.40
Designated as hedges [Member] | Foreign currency contracts [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Derivative policy targeted weighted-average maturity	'1 year		'		'
Derivative weighted-average maturity	'1 year		'		'
Designated as hedges [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Foreign currency contracts [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Derivative policy contract maturity period maximum	'36 months		'		'
Maximum remaining maturity of foreign currency derivatives	'24 months		'		'
Not designated as hedges [Member] | Uncollected settlement assets and obligations [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Foreign currency forward contracts maturity range minimum	'2 days		'		'
Foreign currency forward contracts maturity range maximum	'1 month		'		'
Not designated as hedges [Member] | Foreign currency denominated cash positions [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Foreign currency forward contracts maturity range maximum	'1 year		'		'
Not designated as hedges [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Business Solutions [Member]	'		'		'
Derivative instruments, gain/(loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Business Solutions derivative average maturity	'1 year		'		'
[1]	The 2013 gain of $19.3 million was comprised of a gain in value on the debt of $8.5 million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $10.8 million. The 2012 gain of $3.7 million was comprised of a loss in value on the debt of $(3.9) million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $7.6 million. The 2011 gain of $12.6 million was comprised of a loss in value on the debt of $(11.8) million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $24.4 million.

Derivatives_Details_1

Derivatives (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	$224.30	$96.80
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	223.4	86.1
Designated hedges [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	22.5	23.9
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	35.5	17.6
Designated hedges [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Interest rate fair value hedges - Corporate [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	11.4	13.1
Designated hedges [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member] | Interest rate fair value hedges - Corporate [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	7.8	0
Designated hedges [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Foreign currency contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	11.1	10.8
Designated hedges [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member] | Foreign currency contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	27.7	17.6
Undesignated hedges [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	201.8	72.9
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	187.9	68.5
Undesignated hedges [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Foreign currency contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	0.6	1
Undesignated hedges [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member] | Foreign currency contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	1.7	2
Undesignated hedges [Member] | Business Solutions [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Foreign currency contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	201.2	71.9
Undesignated hedges [Member] | Business Solutions [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member] | Foreign currency contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Of Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	$186.20	$66.50

Derivatives_Details_2

Derivatives (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Total	$0.90
Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	-16.6
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	-1.1
Business Solutions [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	15
Interest rate fair value hedges - Corporate [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Interest rate fair value hedges	3.6
2014 [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Total	13.6
2014 [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	-11.5
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	-1.1
2014 [Member] | Business Solutions [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	15
2014 [Member] | Interest rate fair value hedges - Corporate [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Interest rate fair value hedges	11.2
2015 [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Total	-5.1
2015 [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	-5.1
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	0
2015 [Member] | Business Solutions [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	0
2015 [Member] | Interest rate fair value hedges - Corporate [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Interest rate fair value hedges	0
2016 [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Total	0
2016 [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	0
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	0
2016 [Member] | Business Solutions [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	0
2016 [Member] | Interest rate fair value hedges - Corporate [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Interest rate fair value hedges	0
2017 [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Total	-2.7
2017 [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	0
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	0
2017 [Member] | Business Solutions [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	0
2017 [Member] | Interest rate fair value hedges - Corporate [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Interest rate fair value hedges	-2.7
2018 [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Total	-4.9
2018 [Member] | Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	0
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	0
2018 [Member] | Business Solutions [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	0
2018 [Member] | Interest rate fair value hedges - Corporate [Member]	'
Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Interest rate fair value hedges	-4.9
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Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Total	0
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Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	0
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Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Foreign currency undesignated hedges	0
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Fair value of derivatives, by maturity [Abstract]	'
Interest rate fair value hedges	$0

Derivatives_Details_3

Derivatives (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	$224.30	$96.80
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	223.4	86.1
Subject to netting [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	118.4	39.1
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Derivatives Not Offset in the Balance Sheets	-93.3	-19.6
Derivative Asset Net Amounts	25.1	19.5
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	146.1	30.5
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Derivatives Not Offset in the Balance Sheets	-93.3	-19.6
Derivative Liability Net Amounts	52.8	10.9
Not subject to netting [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative asset not subject to netting	105.9	57.7
Derivative liability not subject to netting	$77.30	$55.60

Derivatives_Details_4

Derivatives (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	($1.30)		$0.50		$14
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Undesignated Hedges	-4.6		-10		27.8
Fair Value Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	-8.5		3.9		11.8
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Related Hedged Item	19.3	[1]	3.7	[1]	12.6	[1]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	0		0		0
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	-3.1		-20.1		-5.2
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	6.8		9.8		-33
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	-0.4	[2]	-0.1	[2]	-10.2	[2]
Interest expense [Member] | Fair Value Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	0		0		0
Derivative gains/(losses),net [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Undesignated Hedges	-0.9	[3]	0.6	[3]	21.9	[3]
Selling, general and administrative [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Undesignated Hedges	-3.7	[4]	-10.6	[4]	5.9	[4]
Interest rate contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	0	[5]	0	[5]	-21.6	[5]
Interest rate contracts [Member] | Interest expense [Member] | Fair Value Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	-8.5		3.9		11.8
Interest rate contracts [Member] | Interest expense [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	-3.6	[5]	-3.6	[5]	-2.7	[5]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	0	[5]	0	[5]	0	[5]
Fixed-rate debt [Member] | Interest expense [Member] | Fair Value Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Related Hedged Item	19.3	[1]	3.7	[1]	12.6	[1]
Foreign currency contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	-3.1		-20.1		16.4
Foreign currency contracts [Member] | Revenue [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	10.4		13.4		-30.3
Foreign currency contracts [Member] | Derivative gains/(losses),net [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'		'		'
Hedges [Abstract]	'		'		'
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	($0.40)	[2]	($0.10)	[2]	($10.20)	[2]
[1]	The 2013 gain of $19.3 million was comprised of a gain in value on the debt of $8.5 million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $10.8 million. The 2012 gain of $3.7 million was comprised of a loss in value on the debt of $(3.9) million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $7.6 million. The 2011 gain of $12.6 million was comprised of a loss in value on the debt of $(11.8) million and amortization of hedge accounting adjustments of $24.4 million.
[2]	The portion of the change in fair value of a derivative excluded from the effectiveness assessment for foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges represents the difference between changes in forward rates and spot rates.
[3]	The derivative contracts used in the Company's revenue hedging program are not designated as hedges in the final month of the contract. Additionally, in the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company entered into derivative contracts, consisting of foreign currency forward contracts with maturities of less than one year, to reduce the economic variability related to the cash amounts used to fund acquisitions of businesses with purchase prices denominated in foreign currencies, primarily for the TGBP acquisition, and recorded a net gain of $20.8 million in "Derivatives gains/(losses), net."
[4]	The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts to offset foreign exchange rate fluctuations on settlement assets and obligations as well as certain foreign currency denominated positions. Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on settlement assets and obligations and cash balances, not including amounts related to derivatives activity as displayed above, were $(5.4) million, $7.8 million and $(20.5) million for the years ended 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
[5]	The Company uses derivatives to hedge the forecasted issuance of fixed-rate debt and records the effective portion of the derivative's fair value in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounts are reclassified to "Interest expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the life of the related notes.

Borrowings_Details

Borrowings (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 07, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Feb. 26, 2009

Aug. 22, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 29, 2006

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 22, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 22, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 30, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 17, 2006

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 21, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

Nov. 22, 2013

Floating rate notes [Member]

Floating rate notes [Member]

Floating rate notes [Member]

6.500% notes (effective rate of 5.7%) due 2014 [Member]

6.500% notes (effective rate of 5.7%) due 2014 [Member]

6.500% notes (effective rate of 5.7%) due 2014 [Member]

Floating rate notes due 2015 [Member]

Floating rate notes due 2015 [Member]

Floating rate notes due 2015 [Member]

2.375% notes due 2015 [Member]

2.375% notes due 2015 [Member]

2.375% notes due 2015 [Member]

5.930% notes due 2016 [Member]

5.930% notes due 2016 [Member]

5.930% notes due 2016 [Member]

2.875% notes (effective rate of 2.0%) due 2017 [Member]

2.875% notes (effective rate of 2.0%) due 2017 [Member]

2.875% notes (effective rate of 2.0%) due 2017 [Member]

3.650% notes due 2018 [Member]

3.650% notes due 2018 [Member]

3.650% notes due 2018 [Member]

3.350% notes (effective rate of 3.4%) due 2019 [Member]

3.350% notes (effective rate of 3.4%) due 2019 [Member]

3.350% notes (effective rate of 3.4%) due 2019 [Member]

5.253% notes due 2020 [Member]

5.253% notes due 2020 [Member]

5.253% notes due 2020 [Member]

6.200% notes due 2036 [Member]

6.200% notes due 2036 [Member]

6.200% notes due 2036 [Member]

6.200% notes due 2040 [Member]

6.200% notes due 2040 [Member]

6.200% notes due 2040 [Member]

Other borrowings [Member]

Other borrowings [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

2.375% notes due 2015 [Member]

2.875% notes (effective rate of 2.0%) due 2017 [Member]

3.350% notes (effective rate of 3.4%) due 2019 [Member]

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2.38%

2.88%

3.35%

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Total borrowings at par value

$4,230,600,000

[1]

$4,030,700,000

[1]

$300,000,000

$0

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[2]

$500,000,000

[1]

$500,000,000

[1]

$500,000,000

$250,000,000

$250,000,000

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$0

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$250,000,000

[4]

$250,000,000

[4]

$250,000,000

$1,000,000,000

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$1,000,000,000

[4]

$1,000,000,000

$500,000,000

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$500,000,000

[1]

$500,000,000

$400,000,000

[4]

$400,000,000

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$400,000,000

$250,000,000

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$250,000,000

$0

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$324,900,000

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$500,000,000

[4]

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$250,000,000

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$250,000,000

[4]

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$5,700,000

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900,000

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-18,500,000

-21,700,000

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Borrowings, carrying value

$4,213,000,000

[6]

$4,029,200,000

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5.93%

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2.88%

2.88%

2.88%

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3.65%

3.65%

3.35%

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5.25%

6.20%

6.20%

6.20%

6.20%

6.20%

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[1]

The Company utilizes interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges to effectively change the interest rate payments on a portion of its notes from fixed-rate payments to short-term LIBOR-based variable rate payments in order to manage its overall exposure to interest rates. The changes in fair value of these interest rate swaps result in an offsetting hedge accounting adjustment recorded to the carrying value of the related note. These hedge accounting adjustments will be reclassified as reductions to or increases in "Interest expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the life of the related notes, and cause the effective rate of interest to differ from the notes’ stated rate.

[2]

The floating rate notes due in March 2013 were repaid using the Company's cash, including cash generated from operations and proceeds from the Company's issuance of the fixed rate notes due 2015 and 2017.

[3]

On August 22, 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of unsecured floating rate notes due August 21, 2015 ("2015 Floating Rate Notes"). Interest is payable quarterly at a per annum rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.0% (1.2% at December 31, 2013) and is reset quarterly. See below for additional detail relating to the debt issuance.

[4]

The difference between the stated interest rate and the effective interest rate is not significant.

[5]

On November 22, 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of 3.350% unsecured fixed rate notes due 2019 ("2019 Notes"). The interest rate on the 2019 Notes may be adjusted under certain circumstances as described below.

[6]

As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s weighted-average effective rate on total borrowings was approximately 4.6%.

Borrowings_Details_Numeric

Borrowings (Details Numeric) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 23, 2011

Sep. 23, 2011

Sep. 23, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 22, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 22, 2013

Nov. 22, 2013

Aug. 22, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 22, 2011

Mar. 07, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 21, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 30, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Feb. 26, 2009

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 17, 2006

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 29, 2006

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Letter of credit sub-facility [Member]

Swing line sub-facility [Member]

Notes Payable, 2019 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2019 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2019 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2019 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2019 [Member]

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Floating rate notes due 2015 [Member]

Floating rate notes due 2015 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2015 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2015 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2015 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2015 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2015 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2017 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2017 [Member]

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Notes Payable, 2017 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2017 [Member]

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Notes Payable, 2018 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2018 [Member]

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Floating Rate Notes Payable, 2013 [Member]

Floating Rate Notes Payable, 2013 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2040 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2040 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2040 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2020 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2020 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2020 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2014 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2014 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2014 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2036 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2036 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2036 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2016 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2016 [Member]

Notes Payable, 2016 [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

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Maximum [Member]

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$500,000,000

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Maturities of borrowings in 2015

500,000,000

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Maturities of borrowings in 2016

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Maturities of borrowings in 2017

500,000,000

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Maturities of borrowings in 2018

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'

'

150,000,000

'

Maximum days to maturity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'397 days

Average balance outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

161,300,000

'

'

Maximum balance outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

422,800,000

'

'

Revolving Credit Facility [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

1,650,000,000

250,000,000

150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate margin

'

'

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitment fee

'

'

0.13%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance outstanding

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total borrowings at par value

4,230,600,000

[1]

4,030,700,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

250,000,000

[2]

250,000,000

0

[2]

'

'

250,000,000

250,000,000

[3]

0

[3]

250,000,000

[4]

250,000,000

[4]

250,000,000

'

'

500,000,000

[1]

500,000,000

[1]

500,000,000

'

'

400,000,000

[4]

400,000,000

[4]

400,000,000

300,000,000

0

[5]

300,000,000

[5]

250,000,000

[4]

250,000,000

[4]

250,000,000

324,900,000

[4]

324,900,000

[4]

'

500,000,000

[1]

500,000,000

[1]

500,000,000

500,000,000

[4]

500,000,000

[4]

500,000,000

1,000,000,000

[4]

1,000,000,000

[4]

1,000,000,000

0

0

'

Debt instrument, original face amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

303,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unamortized premium of debt instrument

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$21,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stated interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.35%

3.35%

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.38%

2.38%

2.38%

'

'

2.88%

2.88%

2.88%

'

'

3.65%

3.65%

3.65%

'

'

'

6.20%

6.20%

6.20%

5.25%

5.25%

5.25%

6.50%

6.50%

6.50%

6.20%

6.20%

6.20%

5.93%

5.93%

5.93%

'

'

'

Effective interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.40%

'

'

'

'

'

1.20%

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.70%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Premium on early redemptions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.30%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.35%

'

'

'

'

0.40%

'

'

'

'

0.35%

'

'

'

'

'

0.30%

'

'

0.15%

'

'

0.50%

'

'

0.25%

'

'

0.20%

'

'

'

'

'

Repurchase provisions, percentage of principal

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

101.00%

'

'

'

'

'

101.00%

'

101.00%

'

'

'

'

101.00%

'

'

'

'

101.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on floating rate debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.58%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Premium given to note holders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum interest charged after credit rating upgrade

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.35%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.38%

'

'

'

'

2.88%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum interest increase after credit rating downgrade

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

'

'

'

'

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

The Company utilizes interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges to effectively change the interest rate payments on a portion of its notes from fixed-rate payments to short-term LIBOR-based variable rate payments in order to manage its overall exposure to interest rates. The changes in fair value of these interest rate swaps result in an offsetting hedge accounting adjustment recorded to the carrying value of the related note. These hedge accounting adjustments will be reclassified as reductions to or increases in "Interest expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the life of the related notes, and cause the effective rate of interest to differ from the notes’ stated rate.

[2]

On November 22, 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of 3.350% unsecured fixed rate notes due 2019 ("2019 Notes"). The interest rate on the 2019 Notes may be adjusted under certain circumstances as described below.

[3]

On August 22, 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of aggregate principal amount of unsecured floating rate notes due August 21, 2015 ("2015 Floating Rate Notes"). Interest is payable quarterly at a per annum rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.0% (1.2% at December 31, 2013) and is reset quarterly. See below for additional detail relating to the debt issuance.

[4]

The difference between the stated interest rate and the effective interest rate is not significant.

[5]

The floating rate notes due in March 2013 were repaid using the Company's cash, including cash generated from operations and proceeds from the Company's issuance of the fixed rate notes due 2015 and 2017.

Stock_Compensation_Plans_Detai

Stock Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Option Activity	'
Outstanding as of January 1	27
Granted	4
Exercised	-1.8
Cancelled/forfeited	-5.4
Outstanding as of December 31	23.8
Options exercisable as of December 31	18.1
Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Abstract]	'
Outstanding as of January 1 (in dollars per share)	$18.46
Granted (in dollars per share)	$14.02
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$15.86
Cancelled/forfeited (in dollars per share)	$17.86
Outstanding as of December 31 (in dollars per share)	$18.05
Options exercisable as of December 31 (in dollars per share)	$18.77
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding as of December 31	'4 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options exercisable as of December 31	'3 years 1 month 6 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding as of December 31 (in dollars)	$19.70
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options exercisable as of December 31 (in dollars)	$8.40

Stock_Compensation_Plans_Detai1

Stock Compensation Plans (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Stock Activity	'
Non-vested as of January 1	4.8
Granted	3.2
Vested	-1
Forfeited	-0.7
Non-vested as of December 31	6.3
Restricted Stock Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	'
Non-vested as of January 1 (in dollars per share)	$17.38
Granted (in dollars per share)	$13.10
Vested (in dollars per share)	$15.63
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$15.42
Non-vested as of December 31 (in dollars per share)	$15.69

Stock_Compensation_Plans_Detai2

Stock Compensation Plans (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock-Based Compensation	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	($34.50)	($34)	($31.20)
Income tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense	10	10	9.8
Net income impact	($24.50)	($24)	($21.40)
Earnings per share:	'	'	'
Basic and Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.04)	($0.04)	($0.03)

Stock_Compensation_Plans_Detai3

Stock Compensation Plans (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock options granted:	'	'	'
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.20%	1.20%	2.50%
Weighted-average dividend yield	3.70%	1.80%	1.40%
Volatility	35.30%	33.20%	31.00%
Expected term (in years)	'6 years 1 month 2 days	'6 years 1 month 2 days	'5 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted-average grant date fair value	$3.20	$4.90	$5.99

Stock_Compensation_Plans_Detai4

Stock Compensation Plans (Details Numeric) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash received from exercise of stock options	$28.60	$51.90	$98.80
Tax benefit realized from exercise of stock options	1.3	1.2	4.8
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	4.2	5.1	20.6
Volatility	35.30%	33.20%	31.00%
Expected term	'6 years 1 month 2 days	'6 years 1 month 2 days	'5 years 9 months 18 days
Non-executive employees [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Volatility	35.20%	33.20%	31.90%
Expected term	'6 years	'6 years	'5 years
Executives and non-employee directors [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Volatility	35.30%	33.20%	29.70%
Expected term	'6 years	'6 years	'7 years
Non-Vested Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Compensation Cost	13.9	'	'
Weighted Average Recognition Period	'2 years 6 months	'	'
Non-Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Compensation Cost	$35.20	'	'
Weighted Average Recognition Period	'1 year 9 months 18 days	'	'
2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Authorized shares to be granted	120,000,000	'	'
Shares available for grant	34,000,000	'	'
2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Executives [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Long Term Incentive Award Performance Based Restricted Stock Units Percentage	67.00%	'	'
Long Term Incentive Award Stock Option Awards Percentage	33.00%	'	'
2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Non-executive employees [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Long Term Incentive Award Performance Based Restricted Stock Units Percentage	67.00%	'	'
Long Term Incentive Award Stock Option Awards Percentage	33.00%	'	'
2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Options expiration period	'10 years	'	'
Award vesting period	'4 years	'	'
2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restricted stock vesting percentage	'1.0	'	'
Award vesting period	'3 years	'	'
2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Performance Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Award vesting period	'1 year	'	'
Performance Period for Performance Based Restricted Stock Units	'2 years	'	'
2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Performance Stock Units [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Percentage of stock units granted that recipients receive as performance based restricted stock units	0.00%	'	'
2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Performance Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Percentage of stock units granted that recipients receive as performance based restricted stock units	300.00%	'	'
2006 Non-Employee Director Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Plans (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Authorized shares to be granted	1,500,000	'	'
Options expiration period	'10 years	'	'
Options Issued	1,200,000	'	'
Unrestricted Stock Units Issued	300,000	'	'

Segments_Details_Numeric

Segments (Details Numeric) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of operating segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3	'	'
Restructuring and related expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	$0	$46.80
Travelex Global Business Payments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
TGBP integration expenses	5.4	3.8	6.2	3.9	11.6	10.3	14.5	6.4	19.3	42.8	4.8
Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of geographic regions in segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5	'	'
Restructuring and related expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33.7
Number of regions in revenue split	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	'
Percentage utilized to split revenue for transactions initiated and paid in different regions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	50.00%	'	'
Percentage utilized to split revenue for Consumer-to-Consumer transactions initiated and paid in the same region	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'
Consumer-to-Business [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and related expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6.2
Percentage utilized to allocate revenue to the country where the transaction is initiated	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'
Business Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and related expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$5
Percentage utilized to allocate revenue to the country where the transaction is initiated	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'

Segments_Details

Segments (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Revenues:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Transaction fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4,065.80

$4,210

$4,220.20

Foreign exchange revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,348

1,332.70

1,151.20

Other revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

128.2

122.1

120

Total revenues

1,421.90

1,408.80

1,385.90

1,325.40

1,424.70

1,421.60

1,425.10

1,393.40

5,542

5,664.80

5,491.40

Operating income/(loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income/(loss)

238.4

295.3

276.8

296.9

286

365.6

345.9

332.5

1,107.40

1,330

1,385

Restructuring and related expenses (Note 3)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

-46.8

Assets:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total assets

10,121.30

'

'

'

9,465.70

'

'

'

10,121.30

9,465.70

9,069.90

Depreciation and amortization:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

262.8

246.1

192.6

Capital expenditures:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

241.3

268.2

162.5

Consumer-to-Consumer [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Transaction fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,396.10

3,545.60

3,580.20

Foreign exchange revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

981.3

988.5

983.1

Other revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

56.2

50.2

45.1

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,433.60

4,584.30

4,608.40

Operating income/(loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income/(loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,030.40

1,266.90

1,316

Restructuring and related expenses (Note 3)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-33.7

Assets:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total assets

5,321.90

'

'

'

4,854.20

'

'

'

5,321.90

4,854.20

4,644.60

Depreciation and amortization:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

179.4

158.2

141

Capital expenditures:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

174

219.1

138.4

Consumer-to-Business [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Transaction fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

579.1

573.6

581.8

Foreign exchange and other revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29.4

30.3

34.1

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

608.5

603.9

615.9

Operating income/(loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income/(loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

121.9

137.6

146.9

Restructuring and related expenses (Note 3)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6.2

Assets:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total assets

1,129.90

'

'

'

1,029.60

'

'

'

1,129.90

1,029.60

955.8

Depreciation and amortization:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15.8

14.7

18.8

Capital expenditures:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

36.9

21.8

13.4

Business Solutions [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign exchange revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

355.5

332

154.6

Transaction fees and other revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

37.4

35.4

6.5

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

392.9

367.4

161.1

Operating income/(loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income/(loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-27

[1]

-54.8

[1]

-9.6

[1]

Restructuring and related expenses (Note 3)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5

Assets:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total assets

2,256.40

'

'

'

2,012.60

'

'

'

2,256.40

2,012.60

1,906.20

Depreciation and amortization:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

59.6

65.7

26.8

Capital expenditures:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14.8

16.1

6.7

Other [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

107

109.2

106

Operating income/(loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income/(loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-17.9

-19.7

-21.5

Restructuring and related expenses (Note 3)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1.9

Assets:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total assets

1,413.10

'

'

'

1,569.30

'

'

'

1,413.10

1,569.30

1,563.30

Depreciation and amortization:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

7.5

4.7

Capital expenditures:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15.6

11.2

4

Total segment [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income/(loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income/(loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,107.40

1,330

1,431.80

Depreciation and amortization:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

262.8

246.1

191.3

Restructuring and Related Expenses [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciation and amortization:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

$1.30

[1]

During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred $19.3 million, $42.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively, of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP. TGBP integration expense consists primarily of severance and other benefits, retention, direct and incremental expense consisting of facility relocation, consolidation and closures; IT systems integration; amortization of a transitional trademark license; and other expenses such as training, travel and professional fees. Integration expense does not include costs related to the completion of the TGBP acquisition, which are included in Other.

Segments_Details_1

Segments (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$1,421.90	$1,408.80	$1,385.90	$1,325.40	$1,424.70	$1,421.60	$1,425.10	$1,393.40	$5,542	$5,664.80	$5,491.40
Long-lived assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	209.9	'	'	'	196.1	'	'	'	209.9	196.1	198.1
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,523.70	1,593.10	1,568.60
Long-lived assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	156.6	'	'	'	148.2	'	'	'	156.6	148.2	152.1
International [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,018.30	4,071.70	3,922.80
Long-lived assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	$53.30	'	'	'	$47.90	'	'	'	$53.30	$47.90	$46

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio2

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended						15 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Sep. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2012		Mar. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Productivity and cost-savings initiatives expenses	$33		$6.20		$13.50		$4.20		$30.90		'		'		'		$56.90	[1]	$30.90	[1]	'		$87.80
2013 and 2012 by Quarter:	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Revenues	1,421.90		1,408.80		1,385.90		1,325.40		1,424.70		1,421.60		1,425.10		1,393.40		5,542		5,664.80		5,491.40		'
Expenses	1,183.50	[2],[3]	1,113.50	[2],[3]	1,109.10	[2],[3]	1,028.50	[2],[3]	1,138.70	[4],[5]	1,056	[4]	1,079.20	[4]	1,060.90	[4]	4,434.60	[2],[3],[6]	4,334.80	[4],[5],[6]	4,106.40	[6]	'
Operating income	238.4		295.3		276.8		296.9		286		365.6		345.9		332.5		1,107.40		1,330		1,385		'
Other expense, net	45.6		43.6		44.6		46.7		41.2		41.8		35.8		42.4		180.5		161.2		110.4		'
Income before income taxes	192.8		251.7		232.2		250.2		244.8		323.8		310.1		290.1		926.9		1,168.80		1,274.60		'
Provision for income taxes	19.4		37.3		33.6		38.2		6.9		54.3		38.9		42.8		128.5		142.9		109.2		'
Net income	173.4		214.4		198.6		212		237.9		269.5		271.2		247.3		798.4		1,025.90		1,165.40		'
Earnings per share:	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Basic	$0.31		$0.39		$0.36		$0.37		$0.40		$0.45		$0.44		$0.40		$1.43		$1.70		$1.85		'
Diluted	$0.31		$0.39		$0.36		$0.37		$0.40		$0.45		$0.44		$0.40		$1.43		$1.69		$1.84		'
Weighted-average shares outstanding:	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Basic	551.2		552.1		555.7		567.6		588		601.5		610.9		619.1		556.6		604.9		630.6		'
Diluted	555		555.8		558.3		569.7		590.2		604.2		613.1		621.9		559.7		607.4		634.2		'
Travelex Global Business Payments [Member]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
TGBP integration expenses	$5.40		$3.80		$6.20		$3.90		$11.60		$10.30		$14.50		$6.40		$19.30		$42.80		$4.80		'
[1]	Expenses include a non-cash benefit for adjustments to stock compensation for awards forfeited by employees. Other expenses also include non-cash write-offs and accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and leasehold improvements. These amounts were recognized outside of the accrual.
[2]	Includes $4.2 million in the first quarter, $13.5 million in the second quarter, $6.2 million in the third quarter, and $33.0 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.
[3]	Includes $3.9 million in the first quarter, $6.2 million in the second quarter, $3.8 million in the third quarter, and $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.
[4]	Includes $6.4 million in the first quarter, $14.5 million in the second quarter, $10.3 million in the third quarter, and $11.6 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.
[5]	Includes $30.9 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.
[6]	As further described in Note 6, total expenses include amounts for related parties of $80.6 million, $95.0 million and $190.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Schedule_I_Condensed_Financial1

Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant - Condensed Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'		'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,073.10		$1,776.50	$1,370.90	$2,157.40
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $17.0 and $14.4, respectively	209.9		196.1	198.1	'
Other assets	562.1		319.9	'	'
Total assets	10,121.30		9,465.70	9,069.90	'
Liabilities:	'		'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	638.9		556.2	'	'
Income taxes payable	216.9		218.3	'	'
Borrowings	4,213	[1]	4,029.20	'	'
Other liabilities	358.2		254.7	'	'
Total liabilities	9,016.60		8,525.10	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'		'	'	'
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 10 shares authorized, no shares issued	0		0	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 548.8 shares and 572.1 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	5.5		5.7	'	'
Capital surplus	390.9		332.8	'	'
Retained earnings	877.3		754.7	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-169		-152.6	-118.5	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,104.70		940.6	894.8	582.7
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	10,121.30		9,465.70	'	'
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parenthetical) [Abstract]	'		'	'	'
Accumulated depreciation	428.6		384.5	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$1		$1	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000		10,000,000	'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	0		0	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01		$0.01	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000,000,000		2,000,000,000	'	'
Common stock, shares outstanding	548,800,000		572,100,000	'	'
Common stock, shares issued	548,800,000		572,100,000	'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'		'	'	'
Assets:	'		'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	151.4		383.7	1.1	89.2
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $17.0 and $14.4, respectively	41		33.6	'	'
Other assets	160.4		68.4	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	5,534.10		5,420.30	'	'
Total assets	5,886.90		5,906	'	'
Liabilities:	'		'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	76.8		79.3	'	'
Income taxes payable	76.3		88.3	'	'
Payable to subsidiaries, net	413.2		773.5	'	'
Borrowings	4,207.30		4,023.40	'	'
Other liabilities	8.6		0.9	'	'
Total liabilities	4,782.20		4,965.40	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'		'	'	'
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 10 shares authorized, no shares issued	0		0	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 548.8 shares and 572.1 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	5.5		5.7	'	'
Capital surplus	390.9		332.8	'	'
Retained earnings	877.3		754.7	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-169		-152.6	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,104.70		940.6	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	5,886.90		5,906	'	'
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parenthetical) [Abstract]	'		'	'	'
Accumulated depreciation	$17		$14.40	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$1		$1	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000		10,000,000	'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	0		0	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01		$0.01	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000,000,000		2,000,000,000	'	'
Common stock, shares outstanding	548,800,000		572,100,000	'	'
Common stock, shares issued	548,800,000		572,100,000	'	'
[1]	As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s weighted-average effective rate on total borrowings was approximately 4.6%.

Schedule_I_Condensed_Financial2

Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant - Condensed Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Details 1) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Parent Company

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

$1,421.90

$1,408.80

$1,385.90

$1,325.40

$1,424.70

$1,421.60

$1,425.10

$1,393.40

$5,542

$5,664.80

$5,491.40

Expenses

1,183.50

[1],[2]

1,113.50

[1],[2]

1,109.10

[1],[2]

1,028.50

[1],[2]

1,138.70

[3],[4]

1,056

[3]

1,079.20

[3]

1,060.90

[3]

4,434.60

[1],[2],[5]

4,334.80

[3],[4],[5]

4,106.40

[5]

Operating income

238.4

295.3

276.8

296.9

286

365.6

345.9

332.5

1,107.40

1,330

1,385

Investment Income, Net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.4

5.5

5.2

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-195.6

-179.6

-181.9

Other expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7

12.4

52.3

Income before income taxes

192.8

251.7

232.2

250.2

244.8

323.8

310.1

290.1

926.9

1,168.80

1,274.60

Income tax benefit

-19.4

-37.3

-33.6

-38.2

-6.9

-54.3

-38.9

-42.8

-128.5

-142.9

-109.2

Net income

173.4

214.4

198.6

212

237.9

269.5

271.2

247.3

798.4

1,025.90

1,165.40

Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-16.4

-34.1

14.3

Comprehensive income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

782

991.8

1,179.70

Parent Company [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Parent Company

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Investment Income, Net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.4

0.2

0.1

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-195.7

-178.6

-181

Other expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

-0.1

Income before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-195.3

-178.4

-181

Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

919

1,136.10

1,276.70

Income tax benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

74.7

68.2

69.7

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

798.4

1,025.90

1,165.40

Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.2

2

-11.7

Other comprehensive income/(loss) of affiliates, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-18.6

-36.1

26

Comprehensive income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$782

$991.80

$1,179.70

[1]

Includes $4.2 million in the first quarter, $13.5 million in the second quarter, $6.2 million in the third quarter, and $33.0 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.

[2]

Includes $3.9 million in the first quarter, $6.2 million in the second quarter, $3.8 million in the third quarter, and $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.

[3]

Includes $6.4 million in the first quarter, $14.5 million in the second quarter, $10.3 million in the third quarter, and $11.6 million in the fourth quarter of integration expenses related to the acquisition of TGBP.

[4]

Includes $30.9 million in the fourth quarter of expenses related to productivity and cost-savings initiatives. For more information, see Note 3.

[5]

As further described in Note 6, total expenses include amounts for related parties of $80.6 million, $95.0 million and $190.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Schedule_I_Condensed_Financial3

Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant - Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	$1,088.60	$1,185.30	$1,174.90
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-80.2	-60.9	-52.8
Purchases of non-settlement related investments	-100	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-341.3	-258.2	-1,360.30
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'	'
Net proceeds from issuance of borrowings	497.3	742.8	696.3
Principal payments on borrowings	-300	0	-696.3
Net (repayments of)/proceeds from commercial paper	0	-297	297
Proceeds from exercise of options	28.9	53.4	100
Cash dividends paid	-277.2	-254.2	-194.2
Common stock repurchased	-399.7	-766.5	-803.9
Net cash used in financing activities	-450.7	-521.5	-601.1
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	296.6	405.6	-786.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,776.50	1,370.90	2,157.40
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	2,073.10	1,776.50	1,370.90
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	689.1	228.3	698.1
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-8.5	-3.3	-4.2
Purchases of non-settlement related investments	-100	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-108.5	-3.3	-4.2
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'	'
Advances from/(to) subsidiaries, net	-362.2	679.1	-180.9
Net proceeds from issuance of borrowings	497.3	742.8	696.3
Principal payments on borrowings	-300	0	-696.3
Net (repayments of)/proceeds from commercial paper	0	-297	297
Proceeds from exercise of options	28.9	53.4	100
Cash dividends paid	-277.2	-254.2	-194.2
Common stock repurchased	-399.7	-766.5	-803.9
Net cash used in financing activities	-812.9	157.6	-782
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-232.3	382.6	-88.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	383.7	1.1	89.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$151.40	$383.70	$1.10

Recovered_Sheet1

Schedule I - Condensed FInancial Information of the Registrant (Details Numeric) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified					Parent Company [Member]	Parent Company [Member]	Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company Numerics	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net assets subject to limitations	$335	'	'	'	$335	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,104.70	940.6	894.8	582.7	1,104.70	940.6	'
Note payable to subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	'	268.2
Stated interest rate	'	'	'	'	0.23%	'	'
Letters of credit outstanding and bank guarantees	$100	'	'	'	$14.40	'	'