| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 01, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001704596 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 01, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EVO PAYMENTS, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38504 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-1304484 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Ten Glenlake Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | South Tower |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Suite 950 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30328 |
| City Area Code | (770) |
| Local Phone Number | 336-8463 |
| Security 12b Title | Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | EVOP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
