Cash America International 10-Q 1 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 27, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC
Entity Central Index Key	807884
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		27,478,443

Consolidated_Balance_Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share	$0.27	$0.11
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$120,058	$20,197	$53,042
Restricted cash	60	8,000	60
Pawn loans	210,060	218,093	252,168
Consumer loans, net	31,897	40,843	44,853
Merchandise held for disposition, net	196,024	192,936	212,849
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	43,784	43,814	53,648
Income taxes receivable	2,990	0	8,881
Prepaid expenses and other assets	25,529	26,967	21,317
Deferred tax assets	0	7,778	0
Note receivable	0	376,872	0
Investment in equity securities	116,261	0	131,584
Current assets of discontinued operations	0	372,117	0
Total current assets	746,663	1,307,617	778,402
Property and equipment, net	191,749	219,107	201,054
Goodwill	487,569	495,130	487,569
Intangible assets, net	44,194	50,569	45,828
Other assets	9,447	14,378	9,594
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0	255,698	0
Total assets	1,479,622	2,342,499	1,522,447
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	63,214	67,432	74,331
Customer deposits	19,828	17,227	17,314
Income taxes currently payable	0	4,235	0
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current	22,935	0	27,820
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current	0	415,183	0
Current portion of long-term debt	0	22,606	0
Total current liabilities	105,977	526,683	119,465
Deferred tax liabilities	70,897	63,186	72,432
Other liabilities	927	859	878
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent	0	46,679	0
Long-term debt	196,470	607,650	196,470
Total liabilities	374,271	1,245,057	389,245
Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.10 par value per share, 80,000,000 shares authorized, 30,235,164 shares issued and outstanding	3,024	3,024	3,024
Additional paid-in capital	84,650	116,726	86,388
Retained earnings	1,036,794	1,062,737	1,030,387
Accumulated other comprehensive income	62,099	5,182	71,959
Treasury shares, at cost (2,525,192 shares, 2,140,368 shares and 1,428,495 shares as of March 31, 2015 and 2014, and as of December 31, 2014, respectively)	-81,216	-90,227	-58,556
Total equity	1,105,351	1,097,442	1,133,202
Total liabilities and equity	$1,479,622	$2,342,499	$1,522,447
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share	$0	$1.44

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value per share	$0.10	$0.10	$0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	80,000,000	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	3,024,000	3,024,000	3,024,000
Treasury shares, at cost	2,525,192	1,428,495	2,140,368

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Inc

Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Revenues [Abstract]
Pawn loan fees and service charges	$77,313		$80,187
Proceeds from disposition of merchandise	172,213		176,455
Consumer loan fees	20,319		25,759
Other	1,917		2,234
Total revenue	271,762		284,635
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Disposed merchandise	119,884		124,564
Consumer loan loss provision	4,787		7,598
Total Cost of Revenue	124,671		132,162
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Net revenue	147,091		152,473
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operations and administration	116,338		123,419
Depreciation and amortization	14,519		15,143
Total Expenses	130,857		138,562
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Income from Operations	16,234		13,911
Income from Continuing Operations
Interest expense	-3,644		-10,068
Interest income	2		4,764
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)	39		-2
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0		-1,546
Gain on sale of equity securities	126		0
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	12,757		7,059
Provision for income taxes	4,912		3,822
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	7,845		3,237
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0		42,500
Net Income Attributable to Cash America International, Inc.	$7,845		$45,737
Earnings Per Share:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share	$0.27		$0.11
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share	$0		$1.50
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.27		$1.61
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share	$0.27		$0.11
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share	$0		$1.44
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.27		$1.55
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)	28,692	[1]	28,407	[1]
Diluted (in shares)	28,780	[2]	29,500	[2]
Dividends declared per common share	$0.05		$0.04
[1]	Includes vested and deferred RSUs of 306 and 310, as well as Director Deferred Shares of 32 and 32 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
[2]	2014, respectively.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income attributable to Cash America International, Inc.	$7,845		$45,737
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	0	[1]	533	[1]
Marketable Securities	-9,860	[2]	0	[2]
Total other comprehensive (loss) gain, net of tax	-9,860		533
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Cash America International, Inc.	($2,015)		$46,270
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[2]	Net of tax benefit of $5,431 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.(b) Net of tax provision of $345 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax (provision)/ benefit of foreign currency translation gain		($345)
Tax (provision)/benefit of marketable securities unrealized gain	$5,431

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Equ

Consolidated Statements Of Equity (USD $)		Total		Common Stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	Treasury shares, at cost
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2013		$1,082,423		$3,024	$150,833	$1,017,981	$4,649	($94,064)
Beginning Balance, in shares, at Dec. 31, 2013				-30,235,164				-2,224,902
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under stock-based plans		0						5,196
Shares issued under stock-based plans, in shares								119,989
Adjustments to APIC, stock-based plans					-5,196
Stock-based compensation expense		1,495			1,495
Income tax benefit from stock-based compensation		-139			-139
Adjustments to APIC, Equity Component of Convertible Debt		-30,267			-30,267
Net Income attributable to Cash America International, Inc.		45,737				45,737
Dividends paid		-981				-981
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax		533	[1]				533
Marketable Securities	[2]	0
Purchases of treasury shares, in shares								-35,455
Purchases of treasury shares		-1,359						-1,359
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014		1,097,442		3,024	116,726	1,062,737	5,182	-90,227
Balance, in shares, at Mar. 31, 2014				-30,235,164				-2,140,368
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014		1,133,202		3,024	86,388	1,030,387	71,959	-58,556
Beginning Balance, in shares, at Dec. 31, 2014				-30,235,164				-1,428,495
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under stock-based plans		-292						3,132
Shares issued under stock-based plans, in shares								75,573
Adjustments to APIC, stock-based plans					-3,424
Stock-based compensation expense		1,598			1,598
Income tax benefit from stock-based compensation		88			88
Net Income attributable to Cash America International, Inc.		7,845				7,845
Dividends paid		-1,438				-1,438
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax	[1]	0
Marketable Securities		-9,860	[2]				-9,860
Purchases of treasury shares, in shares								-1,172,270
Purchases of treasury shares		-25,792						-25,792
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015		$1,105,351		$3,024	$84,650	$1,036,794	$62,099	($81,216)
Balance, in shares, at Mar. 31, 2015				-30,235,164				-2,525,192
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[2]	Net of tax benefit of $5,431 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.(b) Net of tax provision of $345 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Income attributable to Cash America International, Inc.	$7,845,000	$45,737,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	42,500,000
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	7,845,000	3,237,000
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization	14,519,000	15,143,000
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs	488,000	1,213,000
Consumer loan loss provision	4,787,000	7,598,000
Stock-based compensation	1,598,000	1,495,000
Deferred income taxes, net	-989,000	7,521,000
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based compensation	-88,000	0
Other	1,716,000	2,204,000
Interest Income from Investment Note Receivable	0	-4,755,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Merchandise other than forfeited	6,235,000	7,216,000
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	9,864,000	9,623,000
Finance and service charges on consumer loans	181,000	1,323,000
Restricted Cash	-4,447,000	-2,486,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-10,430,000	-20,719,000
Current and noncurrent income taxes	5,979,000	13,357,000
Other operating assets and liabilities	2,543,000	2,424,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	39,801,000	44,394,000
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	0	114,010,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	39,801,000	158,404,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Pawn loans made	-167,709,000	-178,828,000
Pawn loans repaid	130,409,000	138,372,000
Principal recovered through dispositions of forfeited pawn loans	87,878,000	90,707,000
Consumer loans made or purchased	-136,803,000	-164,986,000
Consumer loans repaid	144,422,000	169,651,000
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	-500,000
Purchases of property and equipment	-3,580,000	-10,828,000
Repayment of Notes Receivable from Related Parties	0	55,332,000
Other investing activities	-185,000	77,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	54,432,000	98,997,000
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations	0	-51,114,000
Net cash provided by investing activities	54,432,000	47,883,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net payments under bank lines of credit	0	-45,097,000
Debt issuance costs paid	-75,000	-142,000
Payments on/repurchases of notes payable	0	-95,095,000
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based compensation	88,000	0
Treasury shares purchased	-25,792,000	-1,359,000
Dividends paid	-1,438,000	-981,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	-27,217,000	-142,674,000
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations	0	-55,332,000
Net cash used in financing activities	-27,217,000	-198,006,000
Effect of exchange rates on cash	0	929,000
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	67,016,000	9,210,000
Change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations	0	-8,761,000
Change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations	67,016,000	449,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	53,042,000	19,748,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$120,058,000	$20,197,000

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	1. Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated financial statements include all of the accounts of Cash America International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions other than those related to Enova International, Inc. (“Enova”), which previously comprised the Company’s e-commerce segment (as discussed further below), have been eliminated in consolidation. Upon completion of the distribution of approximately 80% of the outstanding shares of Enova common stock to the Company’s shareholders on November 13, 2014 (“Enova Spin-off”), the Company reclassified Enova’s financial results to discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2014 and for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Intercompany accounts and transactions related to Enova are presented separately between the Company’s continuing and discontinued operations. These accounts and transactions were previously eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. This presentation detail is included in the financial statements due to the significance of these accounts and transactions. The specific elements are reflected in “Note receivable,” “Interest income,” “Interest income from note receivable,” and “Proceeds from note receivable” in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. These reclassifications had no impact on consolidated results previously reported. See Note 2 for further discussion of discontinued operations.
	The financial statements presented as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are unaudited but, in management’s opinion, include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the results for such interim periods. The year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Operating results for the three-month period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year.
	The Company has one reportable operating segment, which consists of the Company’s continuing operations. The Company’s primary line of business is pawn lending. A related activity of the pawn lending operations is the disposition of collateral from forfeited pawn loans and the liquidation of a smaller volume of merchandise purchased directly from customers or from third parties. Another component of the Company’s business is originating, arranging, guaranteeing or purchasing consumer loans in some of its locations. The Company also offers ancillary products and services through some of its Company-owned lending locations including check cashing, money orders, wire transfers, prepaid debit cards and auto insurance. Most of these ancillary products and services offered are provided through third-party vendors. In addition, the Company’s franchised check cashing business offers check cashing services through its franchised check cashing centers. Because the Company has only one reportable segment, all required financial segment information can be found directly in the consolidated financial statements. The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable segment based on income from operations.
	These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	Goodwill and Other Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in each business combination. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350-20-35, Goodwill—Subsequent Measurement, the Company tests goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite life for potential impairment annually as of June 30 and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount, which would result in impairment.
	The Company is considered to be at risk for a future impairment of its goodwill in the event of a decline in general economic, market or business conditions or any significant unfavorable changes in the Company’s forecasted revenue, expenses, cash flows, weighted-average cost of capital and/or market transaction multiples. Any of these factors could represent a potential triggering event that would indicate an impairment review should be performed. As of December 31, 2014, the excess fair value over carrying value was approximately 3%, and there were no changes in the factors described above for the three months ended March 31, 2015 that would significantly impact the fair value of the Company and suggest an impairment review should be performed. The Company will continue to monitor for events and circumstances that could negatively impact the key assumptions in determining its fair value.
	Accounting Standards to be Adopted in Future Periods
	In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-05, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement (“ASU 2015-05”), which defines specific criteria that entities must apply to determine if a cloud computing arrangement includes an in-substance software license. The result of the assessment will direct the entity to apply either software licensing or service contract guidance to record the related fees. ASU 2015-05 is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015 and can be prospectively or retrospectively applied. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2015-05 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”), which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 applies to all business entities and is effective for public business entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2015-03 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
	In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”), which provides guidance for reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. In accordance with ASU 2015-02, all legal entities are subject to reevaluation under the revised consolidation model. ASU 2015-02 is effective for public business entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2015-02 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
	In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-01, Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items
	(“ASU 2015-01”), which eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. While ASU 2015-01 eliminates the requirements for reporting entities to consider whether an underlying event or transaction is extraordinary, the presentation and disclosure guidance for items that are unusual in nature or occur infrequently will be retained and will be expanded to include items that are both unusual in nature and occur infrequently. ASU 2015-01 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2015-01 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”), which requires management to evaluate, in connection with financial statement preparation for each annual and interim reporting period, whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued, and to provide related disclosures. ASU 2014-15 applies to all entities and is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2014-15 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Section A—Summary and Amendments That Create Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Other Assets and Deferred Costs—Contracts with Customers (Subtopic 340-40) (“ASU 2014-09”), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605. ASU 2014-09 requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective retrospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is still assessing the potential impact of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued_Operations_Discon

Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	2. Discontinued Operations
	On November 13, 2014, the Company completed the Enova Spin-off as part of the Company’s strategy to focus on its core pawn operations business, and consequently, the net assets, operating results, and cash flows of the Company’s previously-held Enova business are presented separately as discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and as of March 31, 2014.
	Enova is now a stand-alone public company that separately reports its financial results. Due to differences between the basis of presentation for discontinued operations and the basis of presentation as a stand-alone
	company, the financial results of Enova included within discontinued operations for the Company may not be indicative of actual financial results of Enova as a stand-alone company.
	The carrying amounts of the major classes of the assets and liabilities for the discontinued operations as of March 31, 2014 are shown below (dollars in thousands).
		As of
		31-Mar-14
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	56,241
	Consumer loans, net	281,268
	Other receivables and prepaid expenses	8,692
	Current and deferred tax assets	25,916
	Current assets of discontinued operations	372,117
	Property and equipment, net	39,027
	Goodwill	210,362
	Other non-current assets	6,309
	Non-current assets of discontinued operations	255,698
	Total assets of discontinued operations	$	627,815
	Liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	38,311
	Note payable to Cash America International, Inc.	376,872
	Current liabilities of discontinued operations	415,183
	Deferred tax liabilities	46,621
	Other liabilities	58
	Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations	46,679
	Total liabilities of discontinued operations	$	461,862
	Summarized income statement and supplemental cash flow information for the discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is shown below (dollars in thousands, except per share data).
		Three Months Ended
		March 31, 2014
	Total Revenue	$	208,465
	Total Cost of Revenue	65,902
	Net Revenue	142,563
	Expenses
	Operations and administration	68,167
	Depreciation and amortization	4,118
	Total Expenses	72,285
	Income from Operations	70,278
	Interest expense, net	(4,754		)
	Foreign currency transaction loss	(99		)
	Income before Income Taxes	65,425
	Provision for income taxes	22,925
	Net Income from Discontinued Operations	$	42,500
	Diluted Income per Share from Discontinued Operations	$	1.44
		Three Months Ended
		March 31, 2014
	Significant non-cash investing items
	Consumer loans renewed	$	70,121

Credit_Quality_Information_On_

Credit Quality Information On Pawn Loans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Credit Quality Information On Pawn Loans [Abstract]
Credit Quality Information On Pawn Loans	3. Credit Quality Information on Pawn Loans
	In its pawn loan portfolio, the Company monitors the type and adequacy of collateral compared to historical forfeiture rates, average loan amounts and gross profit margins, among other factors. If a pawn loan defaults, the Company relies on the disposition of pawned property to recover the principal amount of an unpaid pawn loan, plus a yield on the investment, because the Company’s pawn loans are non-recourse against the customer. In addition, the customer’s creditworthiness does not affect the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Generally, forfeited merchandise has historically sold for an amount in excess of the carrying value of the merchandise. Goods pledged to secure pawn loans are tangible personal property items such as jewelry, tools, televisions and other electronics, musical instruments and other miscellaneous items.
	A pawn loan is considered delinquent if the customer does not repay or, where allowed by law, renew or extend the loan on or prior to its contractual maturity date plus any applicable grace period. Therefore, the balance of delinquent pawn loans within “Pawn loans” in the consolidated balance sheets represents loans that are in the process of being moved to merchandise held for disposition but have not yet been transferred. Pawn loan fees and service charges do not accrue on delinquent pawn loans. When a pawn loan is considered delinquent, any accrued pawn loan fees and service charges are reversed and no additional pawn loan fees and service charges are accrued. As of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014, the Company had current pawn loans outstanding of $202.9 million, $210.6 million and $244.1 million, respectively, and delinquent pawn loans outstanding of $7.2 million, $7.5 million and $8.0 million, respectively.

Consumer_Loans_Credit_Quality_

Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information And Allowances And Liabilities For Estimated Losses On Consumer Loans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information And Allowances And Liabilities For Estimated Losses On Consumer Loans [Abstract]
Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information on Consumer Loans, Allowance and Liability for Estimated Losses on Consumer Loans and Guarantees of Consumer Loans	4. Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information on Consumer Loans, Allowance and Liability for Estimated Losses on Consumer Loans and Guarantees of Consumer Loans
	Current and Delinquent Consumer Loans
	The Company classifies its consumer loans as either current or delinquent. Short-term loans are considered delinquent when payment of an amount due is not made as of the due date. Installment loans are considered delinquent when a customer misses two payments. The Company allows for normal payment processing time before considering a loan delinquent but does not provide for any additional grace period.
	The Company generally does not accrue interest on delinquent consumer loans. In addition, delinquent consumer loans generally may not be renewed, and if, during its attempt to collect on a delinquent consumer loan, the Company allows additional time for payment through a payment plan or a promise to pay, it is still considered delinquent. Generally, all payments received are first applied against accrued but unpaid interest and fees and then against the principal balance of the loan.
	Allowance and Liability for Estimated Losses on Consumer Loans
	The Company monitors the performance of its consumer loan portfolio and maintains either an allowance or liability for estimated losses on consumer loans (including fees and interest) at a level estimated to be adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the portfolio. The allowance for losses on the Company’s owned consumer loans reduces the outstanding loan balance in the consolidated balance sheets. The liability for estimated losses related to loans guaranteed under its credit services organization and credit access business programs (“CSO programs”) is included in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	In determining the allowance or liability for estimated losses on consumer loans, the Company applies a documented systematic methodology. In calculating the allowance or liability for loan losses, outstanding loans are divided into discrete groups of short-term loans and installment loans and are analyzed as current or delinquent. Increases in either the allowance or the liability, net of charge-offs and recoveries, are recorded as a “Consumer loan loss provision” in the consolidated statements of income.
	The allowance or liability for short-term loans classified as current is based on historical loss rates adjusted for recent default trends for current loans. For delinquent short-term loans, the allowance or liability is based on a six-month rolling average of loss rates by stage of collection. For installment loans, the Company generally uses a migration analysis to estimate losses inherent in the portfolio. The allowance or liability calculation under the migration analysis is based on historical charge-off experience and the loss emergence period, which represents the average amount of time between the first occurrence of a loss event to the charge-off of a loan. The factors the Company considers to assess the adequacy of the allowance or liability include past due performance, historical behavior of monthly vintages, underwriting changes and recent trends in delinquency in the migration analysis.
	The Company fully reserves and generally charges off consumer loans once the loan has been classified as delinquent for 60 days. If a loan is estimated to be uncollectible before it is fully reserved, it is charged off at that point. Consumer loans classified as delinquent generally have an age of one to 59 days from the date the loan became delinquent, as defined above. Recoveries on loans previously charged to the allowance are credited to the allowance when collected.
	The components of Company-owned consumer loan portfolio receivables as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		As of March 31, 2015
		Short-term			Installment			Total
		Loans			Loans
	Current loans	$	26,775		$	2,664		$	29,439
	Delinquent loans	3,533			2,150			5,683
	Total consumer loans, gross	30,308			4,814			35,122
	Less: allowance for losses	(2,034		)	(1,191		)	(3,225		)
	Consumer loans, net	$	28,274		$	3,623		$	31,897
		As of March 31, 2014
		Short-term			Installment			Total
		Loans			Loans
	Current loans	$	32,162		$	5,240		$	37,402
	Delinquent loans	4,418			2,452			6,870
	Total consumer loans, gross	36,580			7,692			44,272
	Less: allowance for losses	(2,593		)	(836		)	(3,429		)
	Consumer loans, net	$	33,987		$	6,856		$	40,843
		As of December 31, 2014
		Short-term			Installment			Total
		Loans			Loans
	Current loans	$	38,492		$	3,486		$	41,978
	Delinquent loans	4,462			2,575			7,037
	Total consumer loans, gross	42,954			6,061			49,015
	Less: allowance for losses	(2,736		)	(1,426		)	(4,162		)
	Consumer loans, net	$	40,218		$	4,635		$	44,853
	Changes in the allowance for losses for the Company-owned loans and the liability for estimated losses on the Company’s guarantees of third-party lender-owned loans through the CSO programs for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Short-term			Installment			Total
		Loans			Loans
	Allowance for losses for Company-owned consumer loans:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	2,736		$	1,426		$	4,162
	Consumer loan loss provision	3,306			1,300			4,606
	Charge-offs	(5,715		)	(1,907		)	(7,622		)
	Recoveries	1,707			372			2,079
	Balance at end of period	$	2,034		$	1,191		$	3,225
	Liability for third-party lender-owned consumer loans:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	402		$	658		$	1,060
	(Decrease) increase in liability	(187		)	368			181
	Balance at end of period	$	215		$	1,026		$	1,241
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Short-term			Installment			Total
		Loans			Loans
	Allowance for losses for Company-owned consumer loans:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	3,960		$	951		$	4,911
	Consumer loan loss provision	5,448			1,923			7,371
	Charge-offs	(8,320		)	(2,607		)	(10,927		)
	Recoveries	1,505			569			2,074
	Balance at end of period	$	2,593		$	836		$	3,429
	Liability for third-party lender-owned consumer loans:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	272		$	758		$	1,030
	(Decrease) increase in liability	(4		)	231			227
	Balance at end of period	$	268		$	989		$	1,257
	Guarantees of Consumer Loans
	In connection with its CSO programs, the Company guarantees consumer loan payment obligations to unrelated third-party lenders for short-term loans, unsecured installment loans and installment loans that are secured by a customer’s vehicle. The guarantee represents an obligation to purchase specific loans that go into default. Short-term loans that the Company guarantees generally have terms of less than 90 days. Unsecured installment loans that the Company guarantees generally have terms of up to twelve months. Secured installment loans that the Company guarantees have terms of up to 48 months. As of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014, the amount of consumer loans guaranteed by the Company was $16.2 million, $12.5 million and $9.8 million, respectively, representing amounts due under consumer loans originated by third-party lenders under the CSO programs. The liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company of $1.2 million, $1.3 million and $1.1 million, as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively, is included in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Investments_In_Enova_Investmen

Investments In Enova Investments in Enova	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investments In Enova [Abstract]
Investments in Enova	5. Investment in Enova
	Upon completion of the Enova Spin-off, the Company retained approximately 20 percent, or 6,596,927 shares of Enova common stock, and the Company has agreed, pursuant to a private letter ruling it obtained in connection with the Enova Spin-off, to dispose of its retained shares of Enova common stock (other than the shares retained for delivery under the Company’s long-term incentive plans as described below) no later than two years after the distribution. The Company has allocated approximately two percent of its retained shares for delivery under long-term incentive plans that existed prior to the Enova Spin-off, making the Company’s residual ownership in Enova approximately 18 percent as of March 31, 2015. See table below for additional information.
	All of the retained shares of Enova common stock (including shares retained for delivery under the Company’s long-term incentive plans as described below) are classified as “available-for-sale securities” in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320, Investments-Debt and Equity Securities (“ASC 320”). The Company does not have the ability to significantly influence the strategy or the operating or financial policies of Enova. The Company does not share employees or management with Enova and does not participate in any policy-making process of Enova. The Company does not have the right to vote on matters put before Enova stockholders as it has granted Enova a proxy to vote its shares in the same proportion as the other stockholders of Enova on all such matters. The Company has agreed to divest its ownership in Enova in a short period of time (as described above). While the Company’s Chief Executive Officer serves as one of seven members of Enova’s Board of Directors, he does not serve on any committees of Enova’s Board of Directors, and the Company is not able to influence his future election to Enova’s Board of Directors because it does not have voting power with respect to the shares of Enova that it owns. Other than routine, arms-length transitional services, the Company does not have any business relationships or inter-company dealings with Enova.
	The retained shares of Enova common stock include a portion of shares of Enova common stock that may be delivered by the Company to holders of certain outstanding unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”), vested deferred RSUs, and unvested deferred RSUs that were granted by the Company to certain of its officers, directors and employees, as well as shares that are deliverable to certain directors who have elected to defer a portion of their director fees to be paid in the form of common stock of the Company (“Director Deferred Shares”), if such equity awards and Director Deferred Shares were outstanding under the Company’s long-term incentive plans on the date of the Enova Spin-off.
	Such RSU awards and Director Deferred Shares will be payable by the Company in both shares of Company common stock and Enova common stock, subject to the terms of the Company’s long-term incentive plans and the applicable award agreement. The delivery of the Enova shares of common stock will occur periodically based on the vesting terms of the award agreements. In the event the award does not vest, the Enova shares will be retained by the Company and sold.
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company’s cost basis in its investment in Enova common stock was $19.9 million, and an unrealized gain of $96.4 million was included in “Accumulated other comprehensive income.” For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $0.1 million for the disposition of Enova Common stock as a result of the issuance of shares under RSU awards. The Company’s investment in Enova common stock is included in “Investment in equity securities” in the consolidated balance sheets. Activity during the three months ended March 31, 2015 for the Enova shares retained by the Company is shown below (shares in ones):
		Enova Shares Attributed to the Company (a)		Potential Enova Shares for Stock Awards (b)		Total Enova Shares Held by the Company
	Enova shares at December 31, 2014	5,911,840		685,087		6,596,927
	Forfeitures (c)	44,780		(44,780	)	—
	Shares issued	—		(7,429	)	(7,429	)
	Shares withheld for taxes (c)	5,619		(5,619	)	—
	Enova shares at March 31, 2015	5,962,239		627,259		6,589,498
	% ownership of Enova at March 31, 2015	18.07	%	1.9	%	19.97	%
	(a) Does not include shares retained for delivery under the Company’s long-term incentive plans.
	(b) As of March 31, 2015, includes 28,893 Enova shares to be issued for Director Deferred Shares.
	(c) Shares allocated to satisfy future RSU award issuances, upon forfeiture or if they are withheld for taxes, are re-allocated to Enova shares that are attributed to the Company and are to be disposed of by the Company.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	6. Long-term Debt
	The Company’s long-term debt instruments and balances outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Balance as of
		March 31,					December 31,
		2015		2014			2014
	Domestic and multi-currency line of credit due 2018	$	—	$	148,620		$	—
	6.09% Series A senior unsecured notes due 2016	—		21,000			—
	7.26% senior unsecured notes due 2017	—		15,000			—
	Variable rate senior unsecured notes due 2018	—		31,250			—
	5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2018	196,470		300,000			196,470
	6.00% Series A senior unsecured notes due 2019	—		47,000			—
	6.21% Series B senior unsecured notes due 2021	—		18,182			—
	6.58% Series B senior unsecured notes due 2022	—		5,000			—
	5.25% convertible senior notes due 2029	—		44,204			—
	Total debt	$	196,470	$	630,256		$	196,470
	Less current portion	—		(22,606		)	—
	Total long-term debt	$	196,470	$	607,650		$	196,470
	Domestic and Multi-Currency Line
	The Company and its domestic subsidiaries as guarantors have a credit agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions as lenders that was entered into on March 30, 2011 and later amended (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a domestic and multi-currency line of credit in an aggregate principal amount of up to $280.0 million permitting revolving credit loans, including a multi-currency subfacility that gives the Company the ability to borrow up to $50.0 million that may be in specified foreign currencies, subject to the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement (the “Domestic and Multi-currency Line of Credit”). The Credit Agreement contains an accordion feature whereby the revolving line of credit may be increased up to an additional $100.0 million with the consent of any increasing lenders.
	Interest on the Domestic and Multi-currency Line of Credit is charged, at the Company’s option, at either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) for one week or one-, two-, three- or six-month periods, as selected by the Company, plus a margin varying from 2.00% to 3.25% or at the agent’s base rate plus a margin varying from 0.50% to 1.75%. The margin for the Domestic and Multi-currency Line of Credit is dependent on the Company’s cash flow leverage ratios as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Company also pays a fee on the unused portion of the Domestic and Multi-currency Line of Credit ranging from 0.25% to 0.50% (0.38% as of March 31, 2015) based on the Company’s cash flow leverage ratios.
	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Domestic and Multi-currency Line of Credit. As of March 31, 2014, borrowings under the Company’s Domestic and Multi-currency Line of Credit consisted of three pricing tranches with maturity dates ranging from one to 30 days. The weighted average interest rate (including margin) on the Domestic and Multi-currency Line of Credit was 3.20% as of March 31, 2014. The Company routinely refinances such borrowings pursuant to the terms of its Domestic and Multi-currency Line of Credit. Therefore, these borrowings are considered part of the applicable line of credit and as long-term debt.
	Letter of Credit Facility
	When the Company entered into the Credit Agreement, it also entered into a Standby Letter of Credit Agreement (the “LC Agreement”) for the issuance of up to $20.0 million in letters of credit (the “Letter of Credit Facility”) that is guaranteed by the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and matures on March 31, 2018. In the event that an amount is paid by the issuing bank under a stand-by letter of credit, it will be due and payable by the Company on demand, and amounts due by the Company under the LC Agreement will bear interest annually at a rate that is the lesser of (a) 2% above the prime rate for Wells Fargo Bank, National Association or (b) the maximum rate of interest permissible under applicable laws. The LC Agreement also requires the Company to pay quarterly fees equal to the applicable margin set forth in the LC Agreement on the undrawn amount of the credit outstanding. The Company had standby letters of credit of $9.5 million under its Letter of Credit Facility as of March 31, 2015.
	$300.0 million 5.75% Senior Unsecured Notes
	On May 15, 2013, the Company issued and sold $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due 2018 (the “2018 Senior Notes”). The 2018 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.75% annually on the principal amount, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on November 15, 2013. The 2018 Senior Notes will mature on May 15, 2018. The 2018 Senior Notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. As required by a registration rights agreement that the Company entered into with the initial purchasers when the 2018 Senior Notes were issued, the Company completed an exchange offer with respect to the 2018 Senior Notes in January 2014. All of the unregistered 2018 Senior Notes have been exchanged for identical new notes registered under the Securities Act.
	The 2018 Senior Notes are senior unsecured debt obligations of the Company and are guaranteed by all of the Company’s subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”). The Guarantors have guaranteed fully and unconditionally, on a joint and several basis, the obligations to pay principal and interest for the 2018 Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2015, Cash America International, Inc., on a stand-alone unconsolidated basis (the “Parent Company”), had no independent assets or operations. As of March 31, 2015, the Guarantors represent all of the subsidiaries of the Company, and all of the Guarantors were 100% owned by the Company. The domestic Guarantors under the 2018 Senior Notes are also guarantors under the Credit Agreement. The 2018 Senior Notes Indenture provides that if any of the Guarantors is released from its guarantees of the Company’s borrowings and obligations under the Credit Agreement, that Guarantor’s guaranty of the 2018 Senior Notes will also be released.
	The 2018 Senior Notes are redeemable at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, at any time at 100% of the aggregate principal amount of 2018 Senior Notes redeemed plus the applicable “make whole” redemption price specified in the 2018 Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. In addition, if a change of control occurs, as that term is defined in the 2018 Senior Notes Indenture, the holders of 2018 Senior Notes will have the right, subject to certain conditions, to require the Company to repurchase their 2018 Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of 2018 Senior Notes repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, as of the date of repurchase.
	As of March 31, 2015, the outstanding balance of the 2018 Senior Notes was $196.5 million, compared to $300.0 million as of March 31, 2014. In the third quarter of 2014, the Company repurchased $103.5 million aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Senior Notes for aggregate cash consideration of $107.2 million plus accrued interest.
	Debt Agreement Compliance
	The debt agreements for the Domestic and Multi-currency Line of Credit and the 2018 Senior Notes require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. As of March 31, 2015, the Company believes it was in compliance with all covenants or other requirements set forth in the debt agreements.

Reclassification_of_OCI

Reclassification of OCI	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Other Comprehensive Income	7. Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	The reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) to net income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-15
		Foreign		Marketable			Total
		currency		securities,  net
		translation		of tax
		gain (loss), net
		of tax
	Balance at the beginning of period	$	—	$	71,959		$	71,959
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	—		(9,779		)	(9,779		)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI (a)	—		(81		)	(81		)
	Net change in AOCI	—		(9,860		)	(9,860		)
	Balance at the end of period	$	—	$	62,099		$	62,099
	(a)	Includes a $126 impact of AOCI reclassification into “Gain on disposition of equity securities” for net gain on available-for-sale securities for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The tax impact of this reclassification was $45.
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-14
		Foreign		Marketable			Total
		currency		securities,  net
		translation		of tax
		gain,
		net of tax
	Balance at the beginning of period	$	4,649	$	—		$	4,649
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	533		—			533
	Net change in AOCI	533		—			533
	Balance at the end of period	$	5,182	$	—		$	5,182

Net_Income_Per_Share

Net Income Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	8. Net Income Per Share
	Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is calculated by giving effect to the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised and converted into common shares during the period. When a net loss exists, all potentially dilutive securities are anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded from the diluted per-share computation.
	RSUs issued under the Company’s stock-based employee compensation plans are included in diluted shares from the grant date of the award. The dilutive effect of performance-based RSU awards is adjusted at each balance sheet date throughout the requisite service period based on the level of performance that management estimates is the most probable at that date.
	The following table sets forth the reconciliation of numerators and denominators of basic and diluted net income per share computations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015		2014
	Numerator:
	Net Income from Continuing Operations	$	7,845	$	3,237
	Net Income from Discontinued Operations	—		42,500
	Net Income attributable to Cash America International, Inc.	$	7,845	$	45,737
	Denominator:
	Total weighted average basic shares(a)	28,692		28,407
	Shares applicable to stock-based compensation	88		63
	Convertible debt(b)	—		1,030
	Total weighted average diluted shares(c)	28,780		29,500
	Net Income from Continuing Operations - basic	$	0.27	$	0.11
	Net Income from Discontinued Operations - basic	—		1.5
	Net Income Attributable to Cash America International, Inc. - basic	$	0.27	$	1.61
	Net Income from Continuing Operations - diluted	$	0.27	$	0.11
	Net Income from Discontinued Operations - diluted	—		1.44
	Net Income Attributable to Cash America International, Inc. - diluted	$	0.27	$	1.55
	(a)	Includes vested and deferred RSUs of 306 and 310, as well as Director Deferred Shares of 32 and 32 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	(b)	On May 15, 2014, the Company called its outstanding 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due May 15, 2029 that were issued and sold by the Company on May 19, 2009 (the “2029 Convertible Notes”), and the noteholders elected to convert such notes. The Company settled the principal portion of the outstanding 2029 Convertible Notes in cash and issued 747,085 of the Company’s common shares related to the conversion spread. Prior to the repayment of the 2029 Convertible Notes, only the shares related to the conversion spread were included in weighted average diluted shares, because the Company intended to pay the principal portion of the notes in cash.
	(c)	Excludes 53 and 38 anti-dilutive shares for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Supplemental_Disclosures_of_Ca

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]	9. Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
	The following table sets forth certain non-cash activities for the Company’s continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (dollars in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015		2014
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to merchandise held for disposition	$	78,761	$	83,218
	Pawn loans renewed	$	54,467	$	66,718

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	10. Fair Value Measurements
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which are carried at fair value, are classified in one of the following three categories:
	Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
		March 31,		Fair Value Measurements Using
		2015		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Nonqualified Savings Plan-related assets and Deferred Director Shares	$	13,083	$	12,571	$	512	$	—
	Investment in equity securities	116,261		—		116,261		—
	Total	$	129,344	$	12,571	$	116,773	$	—
		March 31,		Fair Value Measurements Using
		2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Nonqualified Savings Plan-related assets and Deferred Director Shares	$	14,339	$	14,339	$	—	$	—
	Total	$	14,339	$	14,339	$	—	$	—
		December 31,		Fair Value Measurements Using
		2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Nonqualified Savings Plan-related assets and Deferred Director Shares	$	12,838	$	12,259	$	579	$	—
	Investment in equity securities	131,584		—		131,584		—
	Total	$	144,422	$	12,259	$	132,163	$	—
	Nonqualified Savings Plan-related assets and Deferred Director Shares have an offsetting liability of equal amount, which is included in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the consolidated balance sheets. The Nonqualified Savings Plan-related assets include marketable equity securities, which are classified as Level 1 and based on net asset values. As of March 31, 2015, as a result of the Enova Spin-off, the portion of the Deferred Director Shares measured at fair value represented shares of Enova common stock. As of March 31, 2015, the Company’s investment in equity securities represents the Company’s available-for-sale shares of Enova common stock that it retained in connection with the Enova Spin-off. See Note 5. The equity securities representing Enova stock, both those included in Deferred Director Shares and investment in equity securities in the table above, are classified as Level 2, as they were not yet registered securities with the SEC as of that date, and accordingly, were not carried at the fair value of the quoted Enova stock prices. The Company valued these shares using the market determined stock price of Enova, less an adjustment factor due to the unregistered nature of the shares.
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers of assets in or out of Level 1 or Level 2 fair value measurements.
	Fair Value Measurements on a Non-Recurring Basis
	The Company measures non-financial assets and liabilities such as property and equipment and intangible assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may be impaired.
	Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 that are not measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
		March 31,		March 31,		Fair Value Measurement Using
		2015		2015		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	120,058	$	120,058	$	120,058	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash	60		60		60		—		—
	Pawn loans	210,060		210,060		—		—		210,060
	Short-term loans, net	28,274		28,274		—		—		28,274
	Installment loans, net	3,623		3,623		—		—		3,623
	Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	43,784		43,784		—		—		43,784
	Total	$	405,859	$	405,859	$	120,118	$	—	$	285,741
	Financial liabilities:
	Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	$	1,241	$	1,241	$	—	$	—	$	1,241
	Senior unsecured notes	196,470		204,329		—		204,329		—
	Total	$	197,711	$	205,570	$	—	$	204,329	$	1,241
		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
		March 31,		March 31,		Fair Value Measurement Using
		2014		2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	20,197	$	20,197	$	20,197	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash	8,000		8,000		8,000		—		—
	Pawn loans	218,093		218,093		—		—		218,093
	Short-term loans, net	33,987		33,987		—		—		33,987
	Installment loans, net	6,856		6,856		—		—		6,856
	Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	43,814		43,814		—		—		43,814
	Total	$	330,947	$	330,947	$	28,197	$	—	$	302,750
	Financial liabilities:
	Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	$	1,257	$	1,257	$	—	$	—	$	1,257
	Domestic and Multi-currency Line of credit	148,620		157,340		—		157,340		$	—
	Senior unsecured notes	437,432		432,887		—		432,887		—
	2029 Convertible Notes	44,204		67,476		—		67,476		—
	Total	$	631,513	$	658,960	$	—	$	657,703	$	1,257
		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
		December 31,		December 31,		Fair Value Measurement Using
	2014		2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	53,042	$	53,042	$	53,042	$	—	$	—
Restricted cash	60		60		60		—		—
Pawn loans	252,168		252,168		—		—		252,168
Short-term loans, net	40,218		40,218		—		—		40,218
Installment loans, net	4,635		4,635		—		—		4,635
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	53,648		53,648		—		—		53,648
Total	$	403,771	$	403,771	$	53,102	$	—	$	350,669
Financial liabilities:
Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	$	1,060	$	1,060	$	—	$	—	$	1,060
Senior unsecured notes	196,470		203,346		—		203,346		—
Total	$	197,530	$	204,406	$	—	$	203,346	$	1,060
Pawn loans generally have maturity periods of less than 90 days. Because of this short maturity period, the carrying value of pawn loans approximates the fair value of these loans.
Short-term loans and installment loans, collectively, represent “Consumer loans, net” on the consolidated balance sheet and are carried net of the allowance for estimated loan losses, which is calculated by applying historical loss rates combined with recent default trends to the gross consumer loan balance. The unobservable inputs used to calculate the fair value of these loans include historical loss rates, recent default trends and estimated remaining loan terms; therefore, the carrying value approximates the fair value.
Pawn loan fees and service charges revenue and the related pawn loan fees and service charges receivable is accrued ratably over the term of the loan for the portion of those pawn loans estimated to be collectible. The Company uses historical performance data to determine the collectability of pawn loan fees and service charges receivable. Additionally, pawn loan fee and service charge rates are determined by regulations and bear no valuation relationship to the capital markets’ interest rate movements. Therefore, the carrying value approximates the fair value.
In connection with its CSO programs, the Company guarantees consumer loan payment obligations to unrelated third-party lenders for short-term loans, unsecured installment loans and installment loans secured by the customer’s vehicle and is required to purchase any defaulted loans it has guaranteed. The Company measures the fair value of its liability for third-party lender-owned consumer loans under Level 3 inputs. The fair value of these liabilities is calculated by applying historical loss rates combined with recent default trends to the gross consumer loan balance. The unobservable inputs used to calculate the fair value of these loans include historical loss rates, recent default trends and estimated remaining loan terms; therefore, the carrying value of these liabilities approximate the fair value.
The Company measures the fair value of long-term debt instruments using Level 2 inputs. The fair values of the Company’s long-term debt instruments are estimated based on market values for debt issues with similar characteristics or rates currently available for debt with similar terms. As of March 31, 2015, the 2018 Senior Notes had a higher fair market value than the carrying value due to the difference in yield when compared to recent issuances of similar senior unsecured notes.

Reorganization_Reorganization

Reorganization Reorganization	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Corporate Reorganization [Text Block]	11. Reorganization Expenses
	In the third quarter of 2014, the Company initiated a reorganization to better align the corporate and operating cost structure with its remaining storefront operations after the Enova Spin-off (the “Reorganization”). The Reorganization continued through the first quarter of 2015. In connection with the Reorganization, the Company has recognized aggregate expenses of $8.4 million for severance and other employee-related costs, of which $0.9 million was recognized as expense during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and is included in “Operations and administration” in the consolidated statements of income. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had made payments of approximately $5.9 million for the Reorganization and had accrued approximately $2.5 million for future payments. Accrued amounts for the Reorganization are included in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the consolidated balance sheets.

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated financial statements include all of the accounts of Cash America International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions other than those related to Enova International, Inc. (“Enova”), which previously comprised the Company’s e-commerce segment (as discussed further below), have been eliminated in consolidation. Upon completion of the distribution of approximately 80% of the outstanding shares of Enova common stock to the Company’s shareholders on November 13, 2014 (“Enova Spin-off”), the Company reclassified Enova’s financial results to discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2014 and for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Intercompany accounts and transactions related to Enova are presented separately between the Company’s continuing and discontinued operations. These accounts and transactions were previously eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. This presentation detail is included in the financial statements due to the significance of these accounts and transactions. The specific elements are reflected in “Note receivable,” “Interest income,” “Interest income from note receivable,” and “Proceeds from note receivable” in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. These reclassifications had no impact on consolidated results previously reported. See Note 2 for further discussion of discontinued operations.
	The financial statements presented as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are unaudited but, in management’s opinion, include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the results for such interim periods. The year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Operating results for the three-month period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year.
	The Company has one reportable operating segment, which consists of the Company’s continuing operations. The Company’s primary line of business is pawn lending. A related activity of the pawn lending operations is the disposition of collateral from forfeited pawn loans and the liquidation of a smaller volume of merchandise purchased directly from customers or from third parties. Another component of the Company’s business is originating, arranging, guaranteeing or purchasing consumer loans in some of its locations. The Company also offers ancillary products and services through some of its Company-owned lending locations including check cashing, money orders, wire transfers, prepaid debit cards and auto insurance. Most of these ancillary products and services offered are provided through third-party vendors. In addition, the Company’s franchised check cashing business offers check cashing services through its franchised check cashing centers. Because the Company has only one reportable segment, all required financial segment information can be found directly in the consolidated financial statements. The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable segment based on income from operations.
	These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill and Other Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in each business combination. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350-20-35, Goodwill—Subsequent Measurement, the Company tests goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite life for potential impairment annually as of June 30 and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount, which would result in impairment.
	The Company is considered to be at risk for a future impairment of its goodwill in the event of a decline in general economic, market or business conditions or any significant unfavorable changes in the Company’s forecasted revenue, expenses, cash flows, weighted-average cost of capital and/or market transaction multiples. Any of these factors could represent a potential triggering event that would indicate an impairment review should be performed. As of December 31, 2014, the excess fair value over carrying value was approximately 3%, and there were no changes in the factors described above for the three months ended March 31, 2015 that would significantly impact the fair value of the Company and suggest an impairment review should be performed. The Company will continue to monitor for events and circumstances that could negatively impact the key assumptions in determining its fair value.
Accounting Standards to be Adopted in Future Periods	Accounting Standards to be Adopted in Future Periods
	In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-05, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement (“ASU 2015-05”), which defines specific criteria that entities must apply to determine if a cloud computing arrangement includes an in-substance software license. The result of the assessment will direct the entity to apply either software licensing or service contract guidance to record the related fees. ASU 2015-05 is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015 and can be prospectively or retrospectively applied. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2015-05 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”), which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 applies to all business entities and is effective for public business entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2015-03 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
	In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”), which provides guidance for reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. In accordance with ASU 2015-02, all legal entities are subject to reevaluation under the revised consolidation model. ASU 2015-02 is effective for public business entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2015-02 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
	In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-01, Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items
	(“ASU 2015-01”), which eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. While ASU 2015-01 eliminates the requirements for reporting entities to consider whether an underlying event or transaction is extraordinary, the presentation and disclosure guidance for items that are unusual in nature or occur infrequently will be retained and will be expanded to include items that are both unusual in nature and occur infrequently. ASU 2015-01 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2015-01 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”), which requires management to evaluate, in connection with financial statement preparation for each annual and interim reporting period, whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued, and to provide related disclosures. ASU 2014-15 applies to all entities and is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2014-15 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Section A—Summary and Amendments That Create Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Other Assets and Deferred Costs—Contracts with Customers (Subtopic 340-40) (“ASU 2014-09”), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605. ASU 2014-09 requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective retrospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is still assessing the potential impact of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued_Operations_Discou

Discontinued Operations Discountinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]	The carrying amounts of the major classes of the assets and liabilities for the discontinued operations as of March 31, 2014 are shown below (dollars in thousands).
		As of
		31-Mar-14
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	56,241
	Consumer loans, net	281,268
	Other receivables and prepaid expenses	8,692
	Current and deferred tax assets	25,916
	Current assets of discontinued operations	372,117
	Property and equipment, net	39,027
	Goodwill	210,362
	Other non-current assets	6,309
	Non-current assets of discontinued operations	255,698
	Total assets of discontinued operations	$	627,815
	Liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	38,311
	Note payable to Cash America International, Inc.	376,872
	Current liabilities of discontinued operations	415,183
	Deferred tax liabilities	46,621
	Other liabilities	58
	Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations	46,679
	Total liabilities of discontinued operations	$	461,862
	Summarized income statement and supplemental cash flow information for the discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is shown below (dollars in thousands, except per share data).
		Three Months Ended
		March 31, 2014
	Total Revenue	$	208,465
	Total Cost of Revenue	65,902
	Net Revenue	142,563
	Expenses
	Operations and administration	68,167
	Depreciation and amortization	4,118
	Total Expenses	72,285
	Income from Operations	70,278
	Interest expense, net	(4,754		)
	Foreign currency transaction loss	(99		)
	Income before Income Taxes	65,425
	Provision for income taxes	22,925
	Net Income from Discontinued Operations	$	42,500
	Diluted Income per Share from Discontinued Operations	$	1.44
		Three Months Ended
		March 31, 2014
	Significant non-cash investing items
	Consumer loans renewed	$	70,121

Consumer_Loans_Credit_Quality_1

Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information And Allowances And Liabilities For Estimated Losses On Consumer Loans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information And Allowances And Liabilities For Estimated Losses On Consumer Loans [Abstract]
Components Of Company-Owned Consumer Loans And Receivables	The components of Company-owned consumer loan portfolio receivables as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		As of March 31, 2015
		Short-term			Installment			Total
		Loans			Loans
	Current loans	$	26,775		$	2,664		$	29,439
	Delinquent loans	3,533			2,150			5,683
	Total consumer loans, gross	30,308			4,814			35,122
	Less: allowance for losses	(2,034		)	(1,191		)	(3,225		)
	Consumer loans, net	$	28,274		$	3,623		$	31,897
		As of March 31, 2014
		Short-term			Installment			Total
		Loans			Loans
	Current loans	$	32,162		$	5,240		$	37,402
	Delinquent loans	4,418			2,452			6,870
	Total consumer loans, gross	36,580			7,692			44,272
	Less: allowance for losses	(2,593		)	(836		)	(3,429		)
	Consumer loans, net	$	33,987		$	6,856		$	40,843
		As of December 31, 2014
		Short-term			Installment			Total
		Loans			Loans
	Current loans	$	38,492		$	3,486		$	41,978
	Delinquent loans	4,462			2,575			7,037
	Total consumer loans, gross	42,954			6,061			49,015
	Less: allowance for losses	(2,736		)	(1,426		)	(4,162		)
	Consumer loans, net	$	40,218		$	4,635		$	44,853
Changes In Allowance For Losses	Changes in the allowance for losses for the Company-owned loans and the liability for estimated losses on the Company’s guarantees of third-party lender-owned loans through the CSO programs for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Short-term			Installment			Total
		Loans			Loans
	Allowance for losses for Company-owned consumer loans:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	2,736		$	1,426		$	4,162
	Consumer loan loss provision	3,306			1,300			4,606
	Charge-offs	(5,715		)	(1,907		)	(7,622		)
	Recoveries	1,707			372			2,079
	Balance at end of period	$	2,034		$	1,191		$	3,225
	Liability for third-party lender-owned consumer loans:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	402		$	658		$	1,060
	(Decrease) increase in liability	(187		)	368			181
	Balance at end of period	$	215		$	1,026		$	1,241
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Short-term			Installment			Total
		Loans			Loans
	Allowance for losses for Company-owned consumer loans:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	3,960		$	951		$	4,911
	Consumer loan loss provision	5,448			1,923			7,371
	Charge-offs	(8,320		)	(2,607		)	(10,927		)
	Recoveries	1,505			569			2,074
	Balance at end of period	$	2,593		$	836		$	3,429
	Liability for third-party lender-owned consumer loans:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	272		$	758		$	1,030
	(Decrease) increase in liability	(4		)	231			227
	Balance at end of period	$	268		$	989		$	1,257

Investments_In_Enova_Investmen1

Investments In Enova Investment in Enova (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investment in Enova [Abstract]
Summary Investment Holdings [Table Text Block]	As of March 31, 2015, the Company’s cost basis in its investment in Enova common stock was $19.9 million, and an unrealized gain of $96.4 million was included in “Accumulated other comprehensive income.” For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $0.1 million for the disposition of Enova Common stock as a result of the issuance of shares under RSU awards. The Company’s investment in Enova common stock is included in “Investment in equity securities” in the consolidated balance sheets. Activity during the three months ended March 31, 2015 for the Enova shares retained by the Company is shown below (shares in ones):
		Enova Shares Attributed to the Company (a)		Potential Enova Shares for Stock Awards (b)		Total Enova Shares Held by the Company
	Enova shares at December 31, 2014	5,911,840		685,087		6,596,927
	Forfeitures (c)	44,780		(44,780	)	—
	Shares issued	—		(7,429	)	(7,429	)
	Shares withheld for taxes (c)	5,619		(5,619	)	—
	Enova shares at March 31, 2015	5,962,239		627,259		6,589,498
	% ownership of Enova at March 31, 2015	18.07	%	1.9	%	19.97	%
	(a) Does not include shares retained for delivery under the Company’s long-term incentive plans.
	(b) As of March 31, 2015, includes 28,893 Enova shares to be issued for Director Deferred Shares.
	(c) Shares allocated to satisfy future RSU award issuances, upon forfeiture or if they are withheld for taxes, are re-allocated to Enova shares that are attributed to the Company and are to be disposed

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt	The Company’s long-term debt instruments and balances outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Balance as of
		March 31,					December 31,
		2015		2014			2014
	Domestic and multi-currency line of credit due 2018	$	—	$	148,620		$	—
	6.09% Series A senior unsecured notes due 2016	—		21,000			—
	7.26% senior unsecured notes due 2017	—		15,000			—
	Variable rate senior unsecured notes due 2018	—		31,250			—
	5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2018	196,470		300,000			196,470
	6.00% Series A senior unsecured notes due 2019	—		47,000			—
	6.21% Series B senior unsecured notes due 2021	—		18,182			—
	6.58% Series B senior unsecured notes due 2022	—		5,000			—
	5.25% convertible senior notes due 2029	—		44,204			—
	Total debt	$	196,470	$	630,256		$	196,470
	Less current portion	—		(22,606		)	—
	Total long-term debt	$	196,470	$	607,650		$	196,470

Reclassification_of_OCI_Table

Reclassification of OCI (Table)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-15
		Foreign		Marketable			Total
		currency		securities,  net
		translation		of tax
		gain (loss), net
		of tax
	Balance at the beginning of period	$	—	$	71,959		$	71,959
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	—		(9,779		)	(9,779		)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI (a)	—		(81		)	(81		)
	Net change in AOCI	—		(9,860		)	(9,860		)
	Balance at the end of period	$	—	$	62,099		$	62,099
	(a)	Includes a $126 impact of AOCI reclassification into “Gain on disposition of equity securities” for net gain on available-for-sale securities for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The tax impact of this reclassification was $45.
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-14
		Foreign		Marketable			Total
		currency		securities,  net
		translation		of tax
		gain,
		net of tax
	Balance at the beginning of period	$	4,649	$	—		$	4,649
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	533		—			533
	Net change in AOCI	533		—			533
	Balance at the end of period	$	5,182	$	—		$	5,182

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of Numerators And Denominators For Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the reconciliation of numerators and denominators of basic and diluted net income per share computations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015		2014
	Numerator:
	Net Income from Continuing Operations	$	7,845	$	3,237
	Net Income from Discontinued Operations	—		42,500
	Net Income attributable to Cash America International, Inc.	$	7,845	$	45,737
	Denominator:
	Total weighted average basic shares(a)	28,692		28,407
	Shares applicable to stock-based compensation	88		63
	Convertible debt(b)	—		1,030
	Total weighted average diluted shares(c)	28,780		29,500
	Net Income from Continuing Operations - basic	$	0.27	$	0.11
	Net Income from Discontinued Operations - basic	—		1.5
	Net Income Attributable to Cash America International, Inc. - basic	$	0.27	$	1.61
	Net Income from Continuing Operations - diluted	$	0.27	$	0.11
	Net Income from Discontinued Operations - diluted	—		1.44
	Net Income Attributable to Cash America International, Inc. - diluted	$	0.27	$	1.55
	(a)	Includes vested and deferred RSUs of 306 and 310, as well as Director Deferred Shares of 32 and 32 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	(b)	On May 15, 2014, the Company called its outstanding 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due May 15, 2029 that were issued and sold by the Company on May 19, 2009 (the “2029 Convertible Notes”), and the noteholders elected to convert such notes. The Company settled the principal portion of the outstanding 2029 Convertible Notes in cash and issued 747,085 of the Company’s common shares related to the conversion spread. Prior to the repayment of the 2029 Convertible Notes, only the shares related to the conversion spread were included in weighted average diluted shares, because the Company intended to pay the principal portion of the notes in cash.
	(c)	Excludes 53 and 38 anti-dilutive shares for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Supplemental_Disclosures_of_Ca1

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Supplemental Disclsoures of Cash Flow Informaiton (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth certain non-cash activities for the Company’s continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (dollars in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015		2014
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to merchandise held for disposition	$	78,761	$	83,218
	Pawn loans renewed	$	54,467	$	66,718

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) Measured On Recurring Basis	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
		March 31,		Fair Value Measurements Using
		2015		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Nonqualified Savings Plan-related assets and Deferred Director Shares	$	13,083	$	12,571	$	512	$	—
	Investment in equity securities	116,261		—		116,261		—
	Total	$	129,344	$	12,571	$	116,773	$	—
		March 31,		Fair Value Measurements Using
		2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Nonqualified Savings Plan-related assets and Deferred Director Shares	$	14,339	$	14,339	$	—	$	—
	Total	$	14,339	$	14,339	$	—	$	—
		December 31,		Fair Value Measurements Using
		2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Nonqualified Savings Plan-related assets and Deferred Director Shares	$	12,838	$	12,259	$	579	$	—
	Investment in equity securities	131,584		—		131,584		—
	Total	$	144,422	$	12,259	$	132,163	$	—
Financial Liabilities Not Measured At Fair Value But For Which Fair Value Is Required To Be Disclosed	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 that are not measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
		March 31,		March 31,		Fair Value Measurement Using
		2015		2015		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	120,058	$	120,058	$	120,058	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash	60		60		60		—		—
	Pawn loans	210,060		210,060		—		—		210,060
	Short-term loans, net	28,274		28,274		—		—		28,274
	Installment loans, net	3,623		3,623		—		—		3,623
	Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	43,784		43,784		—		—		43,784
	Total	$	405,859	$	405,859	$	120,118	$	—	$	285,741
	Financial liabilities:
	Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	$	1,241	$	1,241	$	—	$	—	$	1,241
	Senior unsecured notes	196,470		204,329		—		204,329		—
	Total	$	197,711	$	205,570	$	—	$	204,329	$	1,241
		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
		March 31,		March 31,		Fair Value Measurement Using
		2014		2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	20,197	$	20,197	$	20,197	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash	8,000		8,000		8,000		—		—
	Pawn loans	218,093		218,093		—		—		218,093
	Short-term loans, net	33,987		33,987		—		—		33,987
	Installment loans, net	6,856		6,856		—		—		6,856
	Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	43,814		43,814		—		—		43,814
	Total	$	330,947	$	330,947	$	28,197	$	—	$	302,750
	Financial liabilities:
	Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	$	1,257	$	1,257	$	—	$	—	$	1,257
	Domestic and Multi-currency Line of credit	148,620		157,340		—		157,340		$	—
	Senior unsecured notes	437,432		432,887		—		432,887		—
	2029 Convertible Notes	44,204		67,476		—		67,476		—
	Total	$	631,513	$	658,960	$	—	$	657,703	$	1,257
		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
		December 31,		December 31,		Fair Value Measurement Using
		2014		2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Financial assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	53,042	$	53,042	$	53,042	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash	60		60		60		—		—
	Pawn loans	252,168		252,168		—		—		252,168
	Short-term loans, net	40,218		40,218		—		—		40,218
	Installment loans, net	4,635		4,635		—		—		4,635
	Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	53,648		53,648		—		—		53,648
	Total	$	403,771	$	403,771	$	53,102	$	—	$	350,669
	Financial liabilities:
	Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	$	1,060	$	1,060	$	—	$	—	$	1,060
	Senior unsecured notes	196,470		203,346		—		203,346		—
	Total	$	197,530	$	204,406	$	—	$	203,346	$	1,060

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Spin off transaction, percentage of common stock distributed	80.00%
Number of Operating Segments	1
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount	3.00%

Discontinued_Operations_Balanc

Discontinued Operations Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Assets	$1,479,622	$1,522,447	$2,342,499
Current assets, discontinued operations	0	0	372,117
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	0	415,183
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	0	0	46,679
Enova [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents			56,241
Consumer loans, net			281,268
Other Receivables and Prepaid Expenses			8,692
Current and Deferred Tax Assets			25,916
Current assets, discontinued operations			372,117
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net			39,027
Goodwill			210,362
Other Noncurrent Assets			6,309
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations			255,698
Total assets of discontinued operations			627,815
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current			38,311
Notes Payable, Current			376,872
Current liabilities of discontinued operations			415,183
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent			46,621
Other Noncurrent Liabilities			58
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations			46,679
Total liabilities of discontinued operations			$461,862

Discontinued_Operations_Income

Discontinued Operations Income Statement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net income from discontinued operations	$0	$42,500
Diluted income per share from discontinued operations	$0	$1.44
Enova [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total revenue		208,465
Total cost of revenue		65,902
Net revenue		142,563
Operating and administration		68,167
Depreciation and amortization		4,118
Total expense		72,285
Income from operations		70,278
Interest Expense		-4,754
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)		-99
Income before income taxes		65,425
Provision for income taxes		22,925
Net income from discontinued operations		$42,500
Diluted income per share from discontinued operations		$1.44

Discontinued_Operations_Supple

Discontinued Operations Supplemental Cash Flow (Details) (Enova [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Enova [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consumer Loans Renewed	$70,121

Credit_Quality_Information_On_1

Credit Quality Information On Pawn Loans (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Credit Quality Information On Pawn Loans [Abstract]
Delinquent Pawn Loans	$7.20	$8	$7.50
Performing pawn loans outstanding	$202.90	$244.10	$210.60

Consumer_Loans_Credit_Quality_2

Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information And Allowances And Liabilities For Estimated Losses On Consumer Loans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accrual For Third Party Lender Owned Consumer Loans	$1,241,000	$1,060,000	$1,257,000	$1,030,000
Days for delinquent loans to be charged off	60 days
Active consumer loans owned by third-party lenders	16,200,000	9,800,000	12,500,000
Minimum
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Delinquent loans expiry period (in days)	1 day
Maximum
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Delinquent loans expiry period (in days)	59 days
Short Term Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accrual For Third Party Lender Owned Consumer Loans	215,000	402,000	268,000	272,000
Guaranteed Loans Term Available	90 days
Installment Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accrual For Third Party Lender Owned Consumer Loans	$1,026,000	$658,000	$989,000	$758,000
Guaranteed Loans Term Available	48 months
Unsecured installment loan [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Guaranteed Loans Term Available	12 months

Consumer_Loans_Credit_Quality_3

Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information And Allowances And Liabilities For Estimated Losses On Consumer Loans (Components Of Company-Owned Consumer Loans And Receivables) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information And Allowances And Liabilities For Losses On Consumer Loans [Line Items]
Current loans	$29,439	$41,978	$37,402
Delinquent loans	5,683	7,037	6,870
Total consumer loans, gross	35,122	49,015	44,272
Less: allowance for losses	-3,225	-4,162	-3,429	-4,911
Consumer loans, net	31,897	44,853	40,843
Short-Term Loans [Member]
Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information And Allowances And Liabilities For Losses On Consumer Loans [Line Items]
Current loans	26,775	38,492	32,162
Delinquent loans	3,533	4,462	4,418
Total consumer loans, gross	30,308	42,954	36,580
Less: allowance for losses	-2,034	-2,736	-2,593	-3,960
Consumer loans, net	28,274	40,218	33,987
Installment Loans [Member]
Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information And Allowances And Liabilities For Losses On Consumer Loans [Line Items]
Current loans	2,664	3,486	5,240
Delinquent loans	2,150	2,575	2,452
Total consumer loans, gross	4,814	6,061	7,692
Less: allowance for losses	-1,191	-1,426	-836	-951
Consumer loans, net	$3,623	$4,635	$6,856

Consumer_Loans_Credit_Quality_4

Consumer Loans, Credit Quality Information And Allowances And Liabilities For Estimated Losses On Consumer Loans (Changes In Allowance For Losses) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$4,162	$4,911
Consumer loan loss provision	4,606	7,371
Charge-offs	-7,622	-10,927
Recoveries	2,079	2,074
Balance at end of period	3,225	3,429
Liability for Third-Party Lender-Owned Consumer Loans [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	1,060	1,030
(Decrease) increase in liability	181	227
Balance at end of period	1,241	1,257
Short-Term Loans [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	2,736	3,960
Consumer loan loss provision	3,306	5,448
Charge-offs	-5,715	-8,320
Recoveries	1,707	1,505
Balance at end of period	2,034	2,593
Liability for Third-Party Lender-Owned Consumer Loans [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	402	272
(Decrease) increase in liability	-187	-4
Balance at end of period	215	268
Installment Loans [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	1,426	951
Consumer loan loss provision	1,300	1,923
Charge-offs	-1,907	-2,607
Recoveries	372	569
Balance at end of period	1,191	836
Liability for Third-Party Lender-Owned Consumer Loans [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	658	758
(Decrease) increase in liability	368	231
Balance at end of period	$1,026	$989

Investments_In_Enova_Investmen2

Investments In Enova Investment In Enova (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Shares held at beginning	6,596,927
Forfeitures	0	[1]
Shares issued	-7,429
Withheld	0
Shares held at period end	6,589,498
% ownership of Enova	0.1997
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares	6,589,498
Marketable securities unrealized gain (loss)	($9,860,000)	[2]	$0	[2]
Gain on sale of equity securities	126,000		0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Marketable securities unrealized gain (loss)	-9,860,000
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Shares held at beginning	5,911,840	[3]
Forfeitures	44,780	[1],[3]
Shares issued	0	[3]
Withheld	5,619	[3]
Shares held at period end	5,962,239	[3]
% ownership of Enova	0.1807	[3]
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares	5,962,239	[3]
Shares Subject to Common Stock Awards [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Shares held at period end	28,893
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares	28,893
Shares Subject to Nonvested Awards [Member] | Shares Subject to Common Stock Awards [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Shares held at beginning	685,087	[3]
Forfeitures	-44,780	[1],[3]
Shares issued	-7,429	[3]
Withheld	-5,619	[3]
Shares held at period end	627,259	[3]
% ownership of Enova	0.019	[3]
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares	627,259	[3]
Enova [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
% ownership of Enova	0.2
Enova [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Marketable securities unrealized gain (loss)	96,400,000
Enova [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment Owned, at Cost	$19,900,000
[1]	Shares allocated to satisfy future RSU award issuances, upon forfeiture or if they are withheld for taxes, are re-allocated to Enova shares that are attributed to the Company and are to be disposed of by the Company.
[2]	Net of tax benefit of $5,431 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.(b) Net of tax provision of $345 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
[3]	Does not include shares retained for delivery under the Company’s long-term incentive plans.

LongTerm_Debt_Narrative_Detail

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	15-May-13	Dec. 31, 2014	10-May-13
		pricing_tranch
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	196,470,000	630,256,000		$196,470,000
Domestic And Multi-Currency Line Of Credit Up To $280,000 Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity					280,000,000
Commitment fee, percentage	0.38%
Weighted average interest rate		3.20%
Domestic And Multi-Currency Line Of Credit Up To $100,000 Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity					100,000,000
Number Of Pricing Tranches		3
Variable Rate Senior Unsecured Note Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					50,000,000
Debt instrument, maturity year	2018
Long-term Debt	0	31,250,000		0
Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letter of credit facility, amount	20,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	9,500,000
6.09% Series A Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity year	2016
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.09%
Long-term Debt	0	21,000,000		0
7.26% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity year	2017
Debt instrument, interest rate	7.26%
Long-term Debt	0	15,000,000		0
6.00% Series A Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity year	2019
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.00%
Long-term Debt	0	47,000,000		0
6.21%Series B Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity year	2021
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.21%
Long-term Debt	0	18,182,000		0
6.58% Series B Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity year	2022
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.58%
Long-term Debt	0	5,000,000		0
5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			300,000,000
Debt instrument, maturity year	2018
Debt instrument, maturity date			15-May-18
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date			15-May-13
Debt instrument, interest rate	5.75%		5.75%
Note Redeem Rate			100.00%
Note Repurchase Rate			101.00%
Long-term Debt	196,470,000	300,000,000		196,470,000
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount				103,500,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt				$107,200,000
Minimum | Domestic And Multi-Currency Line Of Credit Up To $280,000 Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee, percentage					0.25%
Minimum | Domestic And Multi-Currency Line Of Credit Up To $100,000 Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity days		1 day
Minimum | LIBOR [Member] | Domestic And Multi-Currency Line Of Credit Up To $280,000 Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate					2.00%
Minimum | Agent's Base Rate [Member] | Domestic And Multi-Currency Line Of Credit Up To $280,000 Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate					0.50%
Maximum | Domestic And Multi-Currency Line Of Credit Up To $280,000 Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee, percentage					0.50%
Maximum | Domestic And Multi-Currency Line Of Credit Up To $100,000 Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity days		30 days
Maximum | LIBOR [Member] | Domestic And Multi-Currency Line Of Credit Up To $280,000 Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate					3.25%
Maximum | Agent's Base Rate [Member] | Domestic And Multi-Currency Line Of Credit Up To $280,000 Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate					1.75%

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_Of_Long

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	15-May-13
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$196,470	$196,470	$630,256
Less current portion	0	0	-22,606
Total long-term debt	196,470	196,470	607,650
Domestic And Multi Currency Line Of Credit Due Twenty Eighteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	0	0	148,620
Debt instrument, maturity year	2018
6.09% Series A Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	0	0	21,000
Debt instrument, maturity year	2016
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.09%
7.26% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	0	0	15,000
Debt instrument, maturity year	2017
Debt instrument, interest rate	7.26%
Variable Rate Senior Unsecured Note Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	0	0	31,250
Debt instrument, maturity year	2018
5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	196,470	196,470	300,000
Debt instrument, maturity year	2018
Debt instrument, interest rate	5.75%			5.75%
6.00% Series A Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	0	0	47,000
Debt instrument, maturity year	2019
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.00%
6.21%Series B Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	0	0	18,182
Debt instrument, maturity year	2021
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.21%
6.58% Series B Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	0	0	5,000
Debt instrument, maturity year	2022
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.58%
5.25% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$0	$0	$44,204
Debt instrument, maturity year	2029
Debt instrument, interest rate	5.25%

Reclassification_of_OCI_Detail

Reclassification of OCI (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$71,959		$4,649
Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications	-9,779		533
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax	-81	[1]
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income	-9,860		533
Balance at end of period	62,099		5,182
Provision for income taxes	4,912		3,822
Foreigh currency translation gain (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	0		4,649
Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications	0		533
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax	0	[1]
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income	0		533
Balance at end of period	0		5,182
Marketable securities, net of tax
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	71,959		0
Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications	-9,779		0
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax	-81	[1]
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income	-9,860		0
Balance at end of period	62,099		0
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, before tax	126
Provision for income taxes	$45
[1]	Includes a $126 impact of AOCI reclassification into “Gain on disposition of equity securities” for net gain on available-for-sale securities for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The tax impact of this reclassification was $45.

Net_Income_Per_Share_Reconcili

Net Income Per Share (Reconciliation Of Numerators And Denominators For Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	15-May-14	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income from Continuing Operations		$7,845		$3,237
Net Income from Discontinued Operations		0		42,500
Net Income Attributable to Cash America International, Inc.		$7,845		$45,737
Total weighted average basic shares		28,692,000	[1]	28,407,000	[1]
Shares applicable to stock-based compensation		88,000	[2]	63,000	[2]
Convertible debt		0	[3]	1,030,000	[3]
Total weighted average diluted shares		28,780,000	[4]	29,500,000	[4]
Net Income from Continuing Operations - basic		$0.27		$0.11
Net Income from Discontinued Operations - basic		$0		$1.50
Net Income Attributable to Cash America International, Inc. - basic		$0.27		$1.61
Net Income from Continuing Operations - diluted		$0.27		$0.11
Net Income from Discontinued Operations - diluted		$0		$1.44
Net Income Attributable to Cash America International, Inc. - diluted		$0.27		$1.55
Vested restricted stock units, in shares		306,000		310,000
Non-qualified savings plan, in shares		32,000		32,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities	747,085
Anti-dilutive shares		53,000		38,000
[1]	Includes vested and deferred RSUs of 306 and 310, as well as Director Deferred Shares of 32 and 32 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
[2]	.
[3]	On May 15, 2014, the Company called its outstanding 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due May 15, 2029 that were issued and sold by the Company on May 19, 2009 (the “2029 Convertible Notes”), and the noteholders elected to convert such notes. The Company settled the principal portion of the outstanding 2029 Convertible Notes in cash and issued 747,085 of the Company’s common shares related to the conversion spread. Prior to the repayment of the 2029 Convertible Notes, only the shares related to the conversion spread were included in weighted average diluted shares, because the Company intended to pay the principal portion of the notes in cash.
[4]	2014, respectively.

Supplemental_Disclosures_of_Ca2

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Pawn Loans Forfeited And Transferred To Merchandise Held For Disposition	$78,761	$83,218
Pawn loans renewed	$54,467	$66,718

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative)(Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash And Cash Equivalent Maturity Period	90 days

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Assets(Liabilities) Measured On Recurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Nonqualified savings plan assets	$13,083	$12,838	$14,339
Investment in equity securities	116,261	131,584
Total	129,344	144,422	14,339
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Nonqualified savings plan assets	12,571	12,259	14,339
Investment in equity securities	0	0
Total	12,571	12,259	14,339
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Nonqualified savings plan assets	512	579	0
Investment in equity securities	116,261	131,584
Total	116,773	132,163	0
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Nonqualified savings plan assets	0	0	0
Investment in equity securities	0	0
Total	$0	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements (Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Value [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$120,058	$53,042	$20,197
Restricted Cash	60	60	8,000
Pawn loans	210,060	252,168	218,093
Short-term loans, net	28,274	40,218	33,987
Installment loans, net	3,623	4,635	6,856
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	43,784	53,648	43,814
Total	405,859	403,771	330,947
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	1,241	1,060	1,257
Domestic and Multi-currency Line of credit			148,620
Senior unsecured notes	196,470	196,470	437,432
2029 Convertible Notes			44,204
Total	197,711	197,530	631,513
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	120,058	53,042	20,197
Restricted Cash	60	60	8,000
Pawn loans	210,060	252,168	218,093
Short-term loans, net	28,274	40,218	33,987
Installment loans, net	3,623	4,635	6,856
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	43,784	53,648	43,814
Total	405,859	403,771	330,947
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	1,241	1,060	1,257
Domestic and Multi-currency Line of credit			157,340
Senior unsecured notes	204,329	203,346	432,887
2029 Convertible Notes			67,476
Total	205,570	204,406	658,960
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	120,058	53,042	20,197
Restricted Cash	60	60	8,000
Pawn loans	0	0	0
Short-term loans, net	0	0	0
Installment loans, net	0	0	0
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	0	0	0
Total	120,118	53,102	28,197
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	0	0	0
Domestic and Multi-currency Line of credit			0
Senior unsecured notes	0	0	0
2029 Convertible Notes			0
Total	0	0	0
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Restricted Cash	0	0	0
Pawn loans	0	0	0
Short-term loans, net	0	0	0
Installment loans, net	0	0	0
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	0	0	0
Domestic and Multi-currency Line of credit			157,340
Senior unsecured notes	204,329	203,346	432,887
2029 Convertible Notes			67,476
Total	204,329	203,346	657,703
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Restricted Cash	0	0	0
Pawn loans	210,060	252,168	218,093
Short-term loans, net	28,274	40,218	33,987
Installment loans, net	3,623	4,635	6,856
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	43,784	53,648	43,814
Total	285,741	350,669	302,750
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	1,241	1,060	1,257
Domestic and Multi-currency Line of credit			0
Senior unsecured notes	0	0	0
2029 Convertible Notes			0
Total	$1,241	$1,060	$1,257

Reorganization_Reorganization_

Reorganization Reorganization (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for Restructuring	$0.90
Accrued Reorganization Expenses	2.5
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for Restructuring	5.9
Accrued Reorganization Expenses	$8.40