EZCORP (EZPW) 10-Q 7 Feb 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]	'
Entity Registrant Name	'EZCORP INC
Entity Central Index Key	'0000876523
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--09-30
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	'10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1
Amendment Flag	'false
Common Stock Class A Non-voting	'
Document Information [Line Items]	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	51,389,307
Common Stock Class B Voting	'
Document Information [Line Items]	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	2,970,171

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'		'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$38,486		$36,317		$46,668
Restricted cash	4,019		3,312		1,133
Pawn loans	153,421		156,637		162,150
Consumer loans, net	82,807		64,515		40,470
Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,842		30,362		31,077
Consumer loan fees and interest receivable, net	40,181		36,588		34,073
Inventory, net	142,711		145,200		120,271
Deferred tax asset	13,825		13,825		15,716
Income tax receivable	7,268		16,105		0
Prepaid expenses and other assets	42,895		34,217		50,394
Total current assets	556,455		537,078		501,952
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	97,424		97,085		144,232
Property and equipment, net	114,539		116,281		114,082
Restricted cash, non-current	2,742		2,156		1,994
Goodwill	434,835		433,300		434,671
Intangible assets, net	65,178		61,872		59,562
Non-current consumer loans, net	60,750		69,991		66,615
Deferred tax asset	7,521		8,214		0
Other assets, net	29,685		24,105		19,198
Total assets	1,369,129	[1]	1,350,082	[1]	1,342,306	[1]
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:	'		'		'
Current maturities of long-term debt	16,737		30,436		27,562
Current capital lease obligations	533		533		533
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	77,619		79,967		70,829
Other current liabilities	11,106		22,337		24,396
Customer layaway deposits	5,782		8,628		6,254
Income taxes payable	0		0		659
Total current liabilities	111,777		141,901		130,233
Long-term debt, less current maturities	235,289		215,939		207,978
Long-term capital lease obligations	253		391		771
Deferred tax liability	0		0		10,815
Deferred gains and other long-term liabilities	22,938		21,932		31,019
Total liabilities	370,257	[2]	380,163	[2]	380,816	[2]
Commitments and contingencies	'		'		'
Temporary equity:	'		'		'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	57,578		55,393		49,323
Stockholders’ equity:	'		'		'
Additional paid-in capital	321,623		320,777		313,126
Retained earnings	622,449		599,880		596,520
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-3,321		-6,674		1,983
EZCORP, Inc. stockholders’ equity	941,294		914,526		912,167
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,369,129		1,350,082		1,342,306
Common Stock Class A Non-voting	'		'		'
Stockholders’ equity:	'		'		'
Common stock	513		513		508
Common Stock Class B Voting	'		'		'
Stockholders’ equity:	'		'		'
Common stock	$30		$30		$30
[1]	Our consolidated assets as of December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013 include the following assets of Grupo Finmart's securitization trust that can only be used to settle its liabilities: Restricted cash, non-current, $2.7 million and $2.0 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $2.2 million as of September 30, 2013; Consumer loans, net, $34.1 million and $35.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $33.9 million as of September 30, 2013; Consumer loan fees and interest receivable, net, $7.1 million and $8.5 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $7.3 million as of September 30, 2013; Intangible assets, net, $2.0 million and $3.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $2.1 million as of September 30, 2013; and total assets, $45.9 million and $48.7 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $45.5 million as of September 30, 2013.
[2]	Our consolidated liabilities as of December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013 include $32.1 million, $32.3 million, and $32.0 million, respectively, of long-term debt for which the creditors of Grupo Finmart's securitization trust do not have recourse to EZCORP, Inc

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Restricted cash, non-current	$2,742		$2,156		$1,994
Consumer loans, net	82,807		64,515		40,470
Consumer loan fees and interest receivable, net	40,181		36,588		34,073
Intangible assets, net	65,178		61,872		59,562
Assets	1,369,129	[1]	1,350,082	[1]	1,342,306	[1]
Common Stock Class A Non-voting	'		'		'
Common stock, par value	$0.01		$0.01		$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	56,000,000		56,000,000		56,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	51,389,307		51,269,434		51,196,870
Common stock, shares outstanding	51,389,307		51,269,434		51,196,870
Common Stock Class B Voting	'		'		'
Common stock, par value	$0.01		$0.01		$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	3,000,000		3,000,000		3,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	2,970,171		2,970,171		2,970,171
Common stock, shares outstanding	2,970,171		2,970,171		2,970,171
Grupo Finmart [Member]	'		'		'
Restricted cash, non-current	2,700		2,200		2,000
Consumer loans, net	34,100		33,900		35,100
Consumer loan fees and interest receivable, net	7,100		7,300		8,500
Intangible assets, net	2,000		2,100		3,100
Assets	45,900		45,500		48,700
Long-term Debt	$32,100		$32,000		$32,300
[1]	Our consolidated assets as of December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013 include the following assets of Grupo Finmart's securitization trust that can only be used to settle its liabilities: Restricted cash, non-current, $2.7 million and $2.0 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $2.2 million as of September 30, 2013; Consumer loans, net, $34.1 million and $35.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $33.9 million as of September 30, 2013; Consumer loan fees and interest receivable, net, $7.1 million and $8.5 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $7.3 million as of September 30, 2013; Intangible assets, net, $2.0 million and $3.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $2.1 million as of September 30, 2013; and total assets, $45.9 million and $48.7 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $45.5 million as of September 30, 2013.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues:	'	'
Merchandise sales	$105,587	$94,604
Jewelry scrapping sales	27,703	44,709
Pawn service charges	64,133	65,400
Consumer loan fees and interest	66,329	63,134
Other revenues	5,605	4,814
Total revenues	269,357	272,661
Merchandise cost of goods sold	63,588	54,945
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold	20,020	31,305
Consumer loan bad debt	18,432	13,521
Net revenues	167,317	172,890
Operating expenses:	'	'
Operations	112,769	103,285
Administrative	15,745	13,671
Depreciation	7,466	6,560
Amortization	1,940	714
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	-6,290	29
Total operating expenses	131,630	124,259
Operating income	35,687	48,631
Interest expense, net	4,332	3,637
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates	-1,271	-5,038
Other income	-168	-501
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	32,794	50,533
Income tax expense	9,881	16,672
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	22,913	33,861
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	1,482	-1,706
Net income	24,395	32,155
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,826	1,438
Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	22,569	30,717
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.:	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.39	$0.62
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.03	($0.03)
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.42	$0.59
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.:	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.39	$0.62
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.03	($0.03)
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.42	$0.59
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	54,332	52,049
Diluted (in dollars per share)	54,362	52,112
Net income from continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	21,087	32,423
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$1,482	($1,706)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'
Net income	$24,395	$32,155
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Foreign currency translation gain	4,716	3,468
Gain (loss) on effective portion of cash flow hedge:	'	'
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-346	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	245	0
Unrealized holding loss arising during period	-9	-43
Income tax expense	-894	-1,980
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	3,712	1,445
Comprehensive income	28,107	33,600
Attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest:	'	'
Net income	1,826	1,438
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	359	-651
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	2,185	787
Comprehensive income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$25,922	$32,813

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Activities:	'	'
Net income	$24,395	$32,155
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	9,363	7,652
Consumer loan loss provision	11,350	7,990
Deferred income taxes	693	2,214
Other adjustments	344	0
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	-6,422	29
Gain on sale of loan portfolio	-4,543	0
Stock compensation	1,236	925
Income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates	-1,271	-5,038
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:	'	'
Service charges and fees receivable, net	-2,292	-5,192
Inventory, net	-385	-11,908
Prepaid expenses, other current assets, and other assets, net	-15,933	-17,727
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-8,022	9,323
Customer layaway deposits	-2,853	-1,077
Deferred gains and other long-term liabilities	335	83
Tax provision (benefit) from stock compensation	390	-346
Income taxes receivable/payable	8,472	9,830
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	2,597	1,595
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,454	30,508
Investing Activities:	'	'
Loans made	-232,294	-231,067
Loans repaid	150,206	142,250
Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral	64,776	73,264
Additions to property and equipment	-5,615	-8,906
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-10,395	-12,278
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	0	-11,018
Proceeds from sale of assets	28,980	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-4,342	-47,755
Financing Activities:	'	'
Tax provision (benefit) from stock compensation	-389	346
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	0	-3,431
Debt issuance costs	-3,080	0
Payout of deferred and contingent consideration	-11,500	0
Change in restricted cash	-1,263	2,298
Proceeds from revolving line of credit	80,887	80,125
Payments on revolving line of credit	-74,908	-61,852
Proceeds from bank borrowings	16,703	1,159
Payments on bank borrowings and capital lease obligations	-17,496	-3,023
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-11,046	15,622
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	103	-184
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,169	-1,809
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	36,317	48,477
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	38,486	46,668
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:	'	'
Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to inventory	63,256	69,370
Issuance of common stock due to acquisitions	0	38,647
Deferred consideration	5,350	24,000
Contingent consideration	4,792	4,792
Stock issued for additional investment in subsidiary	0	7,981
Accrued additions to property and equipment	122	2,100
Note receivable from sale of assets	$1,000	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2012	$834,828	$512	$268,626	$565,803	($113)
Beginning balance, Shares at Sep. 30, 2012	'	51,226,000	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock compensation	925	'	925	'	'
Issuance of common stock due to acquisitions	38,705	20	38,685	'	'
Issuance of common stock due to acquisitions, shares	'	1,965,000	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock due to purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest	10,404	6	10,398	'	'
Issuance of common stock due to purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest, shares	'	592,000	'	'	'
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest	-2,338	'	-2,423	'	85
Release of restricted stock	0	'	0	'	'
Release of restricted stock, shares	'	384,000	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit from stock compensation	346	'	346	'	'
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	-3,431	'	-3,431	'	'
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	-28	'	'	'	-28
Foreign currency translation adjustment	2,039	'	'	'	2,039
Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	30,717	'	'	30,717	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	912,167	538	313,126	596,520	1,983
Ending balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	54,167,000	'	'	'
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2013	914,526	543	320,777	599,880	-6,674
Beginning balance, Shares at Sep. 30, 2013	'	54,240,000	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock compensation	1,236	'	1,236	'	'
Release of restricted stock	0	'	0	'	'
Release of restricted stock, shares	'	120,000	'	'	'
Tax deficiency of stock compensation	-390	'	-390	'	'
Effective portion of cash flow hedge	-101	'	'	'	-101
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	-6	'	'	'	-6
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3,460	'	'	'	3,460
Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	22,569	'	'	22,569	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$941,294	$543	$321,623	$622,449	($3,321)
Ending balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'	54,360,000	'	'	'

Organization_and_Summary_of_Si

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Our management has included all adjustments it considers necessary for a fair presentation. These adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature except for those related to discontinued operations (described in Note 2) and acquired businesses (described in Note 3).
	The accompanying financial statements should be read with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2013. The balance sheet at September 30, 2013 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Our business is subject to seasonal variations, and operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2013 (the "current quarter") are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full fiscal year.
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of EZCORP, Inc. ("EZCORP") and its consolidated subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As of December 31, 2013, we own 60% of the outstanding equity interests in Prestaciones Finmart, S.A.P.I. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. ("Grupo Finmart"), doing business under the brands "Crediamigo" and "Adex," and 51% of Renueva Comercial S.A.P.I. de C.V. ("TUYO"), and therefore, include their results in our consolidated financial statements. We account for our investments in Albemarle & Bond Holdings, PLC ("Albemarle & Bond") and Cash Converters International Limited ("Cash Converters International") using the equity method. Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation and to reflect adjustments to purchase price allocations that were updated as additional information became available.
	There have been no changes in significant accounting policies as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2013.
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740)—Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This update provides that an entity's unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of its unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in its financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, with one exception. That exception states that, to the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This update applies prospectively to all entities that have unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists at the reporting date. Retrospective application is also permitted. This update is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-03 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) — Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This update, requires an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This update requires entities to apply the amendments for periods beginning after December 15, 2012 and interim periods within those annual periods and to provide the required disclosures for all reporting periods presented. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405)—Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). This update provides guidance for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date (except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP). Examples of obligations within the scope of ASU 2013-04 include debt arrangements, other contractual obligations and settled litigation and judicial rulings. ASU 2013-04 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830) — Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). This update applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity, or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity. ASU 2013-05 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	'
	NOTE 2: DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we implemented a plan to close 107 legacy stores (all of which were in operation at December 31, 2012) in a variety of locations. These stores were generally older, smaller stores that did not fit our future growth profile.
	Store closures as discontinued operations included:
	▪	57 stores in Mexico, 52 of which were small, jewelry-only asset group formats. We will continue to operate our full-service store-within-a-store ("SWS") locations under the Empeño Fácil brand, and expect to continue our storefront growth in Mexico.
	▪	29 stores in Canada, where we were in the process of transitioning to an integrated buy/sell and financial services model under the Cash Converters brand. The affected asset group consisted of stores that were not optimal for that model because of location or size. We will continue to operate full-service buy/sell and financial services center stores under the Cash Converters brand in Canada and the United States.
	▪	20 financial services stores in Dallas, Texas and the State of Florida, where we exited both locations primarily due to onerous regulatory requirements.
	▪	One jewelry-only concept store, which was our only jewelry-only store in the United States.
	Due to discontinued operations, we incurred charges in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 for lease termination costs, asset and inventory write-downs to net realizable liquidation value, uncollectible receivables, and employee severance costs. During the first quarter ended December 31, 2013, we recorded $2.6 million of pre-tax gains related to these termination costs, primarily lease terminations of $1.8 million, as negotiated amounts were lower than the initial lease buyout estimates recorded in the prior year, and inventory write-downs of $0.6 million. These gains have been recorded as part of income from discontinued operations in our first quarter ended December 31, 2013 condensed consolidated statement of operations.
	As of December 31, 2013 accrued severance and lease termination costs related to discontinued operations were $3.8 million. This amount is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the first quarter ended December 31, 2013, $1.7 million in cash payments were made with regard to the recorded termination costs.
	Discontinued operations in the three-month periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 include $2.6 million and $4.5 million of total revenues, respectively.
	The table below summarizes the operating losses from discontinued operations by operating segment:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	U.S. & Canada
	Net revenues	$	185		$	1,514
	Operating expenses	287			3,133
	Operating loss from discontinued operations before taxes	(102		)	(1,619		)
	Total termination gain related to the reorganization	(640		)	—
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes	538			(1,619		)
	Income tax benefit	111			105
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	649		$	(1,514	)
	Latin America
	Net revenues	$	(335	)	$	948
	Operating expenses	390			1,222
	Operating loss from discontinued operations before taxes	(725		)	(274		)
	Total termination gain related to the reorganization	(1,917		)	—
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes	1,192			(274		)
	Income tax (provision) benefit	(359		)	82
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	833		$	(192	)
	Consolidated
	Net revenues	$	(150	)	$	2,462
	Operating expenses	677			4,355
	Operating loss from discontinued operations before taxes	(827		)	(1,893		)
	Total termination gain related to the reorganization	(2,557		)	—
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes	1,730			(1,893		)
	Income tax (provision) benefit	(248		)	187
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	1,482		$	(1,706	)
	All revenue, expense and income reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to reflect reclassification of all discontinued operations.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
ACQUISITIONS	'
	NOTE 3: ACQUISITIONS
	On November 29, 2013, Grupo Finmart acquired an unsecured long-term consumer loan portfolio for approximately $15.7 million. This transaction was accounted for as an asset purchase. Refer to Note 13 for further detail.
	During the first quarter ended December 31, 2013, we had no acquisitions accounted for as a business combination.
	Go Cash
	On November 20, 2012, we entered into a definitive agreement with Go Cash, LLC and certain of its affiliates ("Go Cash" or "EZCORP Online") to acquire substantially all the assets of Go Cash's online lending business. This acquisition of assets was completed on December 20, 2012 and accounted for as a business combination. No liabilities were assumed other than trade payables and accounts payable incurred prior to closing in the ordinary course of business, which were approximately $0.2 million.
	The assets acquired include a proprietary software platform, including a loan management system and a lending decision science engine, that will enable geographic expansion both within the U.S. and internationally; an internal customer service and collections call center; a portion of the existing Go Cash multi-state loan portfolio; and related assets, including customer lists, customer data and customer transaction information. We hired substantially all of Go Cash's employees, including the management team, an internal underwriting and customer experience analytics team, and an experienced customer service and collections call center team.
	The total purchase price is performance-based and will be determined over a period of four years following the closing. The total consideration of $55.6 million includes the performance consideration element, which is based on the net income generated by the "Post-Closing Business Unit" (which includes all of our online consumer lending business). Within a specified period after the end of each of the first four years following the closing, we will make a contingent supplemental payment equal to the difference between (a) the adjusted net income for such year, multiplied by 6.0, and (b) all consideration payments previously paid. Each payment may be made, in our sole discretion, in cash or in the form of shares of EZCORP Class A Non-Voting Common Stock. A minimum of $50.8 million will be paid, of which $27.8 million was paid at closing, $6.0 million was paid on November 12, 2013, $5.0 million was paid on December 19, 2013 and the remaining $12.0 million will be paid in installments over the next two years. The initial payment was made in the form of 1,400,198 shares of EZCORP Class A Non-Voting Common Stock, and the November and December 2013 payments were made in cash.
	Based on the final purchase price allocation, the contingent consideration was valued at $4.8 million in the current quarter. This amount was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation, whereby future net income is simulated over the earn-out period. For each simulation path, the earn-out payments were calculated and then discounted to the valuation date. The fair value of the earn-out was then estimated to be the arithmetic average of all paths. The model utilized forecasted net income, and the valuation was performed in a risk-neutral framework. The significant inputs used for the valuation are not observable in the market, and thus this fair value measurement represents a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. This contingent consideration element was valued and recorded during first quarter ended December 31, 2013.
	EZCORP Online recorded $3.0 million of total revenues and $2.8 million of operating losses during the three month period ended December 31, 2013; and $0.1 million of total revenues and $0.4 million of operating losses during the three month period ended December 31, 2012.
	TUYO
	On November 1, 2012, we acquired a 51% interest in Renueva Comercial S.A.P.I. de C.V., a company headquartered in Mexico City and doing business under the name "TUYO", for approximately $1.1 million. As of December 31, 2013, TUYO owned and operated 19 stores in Mexico City and the surrounding metropolitan area. In these stores, TUYO buys quality used merchandise from customers and then resells that merchandise to other customers. TUYO also sells refurbished or other merchandise acquired in bulk from wholesalers. As this acquisition was individually immaterial, we present its related information, other than information related to the redeemable noncontrolling interest, combined with other immaterial acquisitions.
	Pursuant to the acquisition agreement, the sellers have a put option with respect to their remaining shares of TUYO. The sellers have the right to sell their TUYO shares to EZCORP during a specified exercise period, with specified limitations on the number of shares that may be sold within a consecutive 12-month period. Under the guidance in ASC 480-10-S99, securities that are redeemable for cash or other assets are to be classified outside of permanent equity; therefore, we have included the redeemable noncontrolling interest related to TUYO in temporary equity.
	The acquisition date fair value of the TUYO redeemable noncontrolling interest was estimated by applying an income and market approach. This fair value measurement was based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. Key assumptions include discount rates of 10% and 18% representing discounts for lack of control and lack of marketability respectively that market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the noncontrolling interest. The fair market value of TUYO was determined using a multiple of future earnings. See Note 14 for additional details relating to the fair value disclosures.
	Other - 2013
	On April 26, 2013, Grupo Finmart, our 60% owned subsidiary, purchased 100% of the outstanding shares of Fondo ACH, S.A. de C.V., a specialty consumer finance company. The total purchase price is performance-based and will be determined over a period of four years. A minimum of $3.5 million will be paid, of which $2.7 million was paid at closing with the remaining due on January 2, 2017. The performance consideration element will be based on interest income generated by the acquired portfolios and new loans made through Fondo ACH's contractual relationships. The contingent consideration element of the purchase price, which is the amount in excess of the guaranteed $3.5 million, has been preliminarily valued at zero as of December 31, 2013. As this acquisition was individually immaterial, we present its related information combined with other immaterial acquisitions.
	The fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, includes the December 2012 acquisition of 12 pawn locations in Arizona, which was a new state of operation for EZCORP. As this acquisition was individually immaterial, we present its related information combined with other immaterial acquisitions.
	All acquisitions were made as part of our continuing strategy to enhance and diversify our earnings over the long-term. The factors contributing to the recognition of goodwill were based on several strategic and synergistic benefits we expect to realize from the acquisitions. These benefits include our initial entry into several markets and a greater presence in others, as well as the ability to further leverage our expense structure through increased scale. The purchase price allocation of assets acquired in the most recent twelve months is preliminary as we continue to receive information regarding the acquired assets. There were no transaction related expenses for the three-month period ended December 31, 2013 and approximately $0.5 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2012, which were expensed as incurred and recorded as operations expense. These amounts exclude costs related to transactions that did not close and future acquisitions. The results of all acquisitions have been consolidated with our results since their respective closing. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because it is impracticable to do so, as historical audited financial statements in U.S. GAAP are not readily available.
	The following table provides information related to the acquisition of domestic and foreign retail and financial services locations during fiscal 2013:
		Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2013
		Go Cash		Other Acquisitions
	Current assets:	(in thousands)
	Pawn loans	$	—	$	5,714
	Consumer loans, net	—		902
	Service charges and fees receivable, net	23		714
	Inventory, net	—		2,441
	Prepaid expenses and other assets	120		508
	Total current assets	143		10,279
	Property and equipment, net	268		1,078
	Goodwill	44,020		17,187
	Intangible assets	11,215		619
	Non-current consumer loans, net	—		3,011
	Other assets	124		314
	Total assets	55,770		32,488
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	202		560
	Customer layaway deposits	—		103
	Total current liabilities	202		663
	Total liabilities	202		663
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		2,836
	Net assets acquired	$	55,568	$	28,989
	Goodwill deductible for tax purposes	$	44,020	$	—
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired:
	Domain name	$	215	$	—
	Definite-lived intangible assets acquired (1):
	Non-compete agreements	$	—	$	30
	Internally developed software	$	11,000	$	66
	Contractual relationship	$	—	$	523
	(1) The weighted average useful life of definite-lived intangible assets acquired is five years.
	Per FASB ASC 805-10-25, adjustments to provisional purchase price allocation amounts made during the measurement period shall be recorded as if the accounting for the business combination had been completed at the acquisition date. Thus, the acquirer shall revise comparative information for prior periods presented in financial statements. The amounts above and our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 reflect all measurement period adjustments recorded since the acquisition date. As of December 31, 2012 these adjustments include $0.6 million decrease in property and equipment, net; $1.1 million decrease in the value of intangibles assets; $4.8 million increase to deferred gains and other long-term liability; and $0.2 million increase relating to other assets and liabilities for a net increase in goodwill of $6.7 million. As of September 30, 2013 these adjustments include a $4.8 million increase to deferred gains and other long-term liability with an offset to goodwill.

Earnings_per_Share

Earnings per Share	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	NOTE 4: EARNINGS PER SHARE
	We compute basic earnings per share on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. We compute diluted earnings per share on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards.
	Potential common shares are required to be excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share if the assumed proceeds upon exercise or vest, as defined by FASB ASC 718-10-25, are greater than the cost to re-acquire the same number of shares at the average market price, and therefore the effect would be anti-dilutive.
	Components of basic and diluted earnings per share and excluded anti-dilutive potential common shares are as follows:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Net income from continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc. (A)	$	21,087	$	32,423
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (B)	1,482		(1,706		)
	Net (loss) income attributable to EZCORP (C)	$	22,569	$	30,717
	Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock (D)	54,332		52,049
	Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock	30		63
	Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents (E)	54,362		52,112
	Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.:
	Continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc. (A / D)	$	0.39	$	0.62
	Discontinued operations (B / D)	0.03		(0.03		)
	Basic (loss) earnings per share (C / D)	$	0.42	$	0.59
	Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.:
	Continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc. (A / E)	$	0.39	$	0.62
	Discontinued operations (B / E)	0.03		(0.03		)
	Diluted (loss) earnings per share (C / E)	$	0.42	$	0.59
	Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	257		39

Strategic_Investments

Strategic Investments	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS	'
	NOTE 5: STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS
	Cash Converters International Limited
	At December 31, 2013, we owned 136,848,000 shares, or approximately 33%, of Cash Converters International, a publicly traded company headquartered in Perth, Australia. Cash Converters International franchises and operates a worldwide network of over 700 specialty financial services and retail stores that provide pawn loans, short-term unsecured loans and other consumer finance products, and buy and sell second-hand goods, with significant store concentrations in Australia and the United Kingdom. Those shares include 12,430,000 shares that we acquired in November 2012 for approximately $11.0 million in cash as part of a share placement. Our total investment in Cash Converters International was acquired between November 2009 and November 2012 for approximately $68.8 million.
	We account for our investment in Cash Converters International using the equity method. Since Cash Converters International’s fiscal year ends three months prior to ours, we report the income from this investment on a three-month lag. Cash Converters International files semi-annual financial reports for its fiscal periods ending December 31 and June 30. Due to the three-month lag, income reported for our three-month periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 represents our percentage interest in the results of Cash Converters International’s operations from July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012, respectively.
	Conversion of Cash Converters International’s financial statements into U.S. GAAP resulted in no material differences from those reported by Cash Converters following IFRS.
	In its functional currency of Australian dollars, Cash Converters International’s total assets increased 32% from June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2013 and its net income improved 12% for the year ended June 30, 2013. The following table presents summary financial information for Cash Converters International’s most recently reported results after translation to U.S. dollars (using the exchange rate as of June 30 of each year for balance sheet items and average exchange rates for the income statement items for the periods indicated):
		As of June 30,
		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Current assets	$	163,606	$	137,646
	Non-current assets	153,279		129,274
	Total assets	$	316,885	$	266,920
	Current liabilities	$	95,757	$	45,392
	Non-current liabilities	451		31,928
	Shareholders’ equity	220,677		189,600
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	316,885	$	266,920
		Year ended June 30,
		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Gross revenues	$	280,059	$	241,924
	Gross profit	183,368		162,598
	Profit for the year (net income)	33,754		30,366
	Albemarle & Bond Holdings, PLC
	At December 31, 2013, we owned 16,644,640 ordinary shares of Albemarle & Bond, representing almost 30% of its total outstanding shares. Our total cost for those shares was approximately $27.6 million. Albemarle & Bond is primarily engaged in pawnbroking, retail jewelry sales, check cashing and lending in the United Kingdom. We account for the investment using the equity method.
	Albemarle & Bond’s fiscal year ends three months prior to ours, we report the income from this investment on a three-month lag. Albemarle & Bond files semi-annual financial reports for its fiscal periods ending December 31 and June 30. Due to the three-month lag, income reported for our three-month periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 represents our percentage interest in the results of Albemarle & Bond’s operations from July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012, respectively.
	On April 19, 2013, Albemarle & Bond announced that it expected profits for their full fiscal year (ending June 30, 2013) to be materially below market expectations, citing reduction in gold buying profit and pressures on its pawn loan business due to the challenging gold environment and increased competition. In addition Albemarle & Bond's Board of Directors announced that their CEO would step down earlier than planned. In early October 2013, Albemarle & Bond announced that discussions to underwrite an equity funding had failed and they were in ongoing discussions with their banks to negotiate covenants. The market price of Albemarle & Bond’s stock declined as a result of this information. Due to these events, we evaluated the economic and strategic benefits of continuing to hold this investment. Based on the review as of October 18, 2013, we determined that the fair value of this investment was less than its carrying value as of September 30, 2013 and that this impairment was other than temporary. As a result, we recognized an other than temporary impairment of $42.5 million ($28.7 million, net of taxes).
	On December 5, 2013, Albemarle & Bond announced the commencement of a formal sales process and subsequently participated in preliminary discussions with various interested parties.
	At December 31, 2013, the fair value of our investment in Albemarle & Bond Holdings was less than our recorded value.
	On January 27, 2014, Albemarle & Bond announced the termination of their formal sales process, and stated that there may be limited value attributable to the ordinary shares. We continue to assess the impact of this announcement on the value of our investment. Refer to Note 17 for further detail.
	Conversion of Albemarle & Bond’s financial statements into U.S. GAAP resulted in no material differences from those reported by Albemarle & Bond following IFRS.
	The table below summarizes the recorded value and fair value of each of these strategic investments at the dates indicated. The fair values of Albemarle & Bond as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and Cash Converters International as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 as well as September 30, 2013 are considered Level 1 estimates within the fair value hierarchy of FASB ASC 820-10-50, and were calculated as (a) the quoted stock price on each company’s principal market multiplied by (b) the number of shares we owned multiplied by (c) the applicable foreign currency exchange rate at the dates indicated. We included no control premium by owning a large percentage of outstanding shares.
	The fair value for Albemarle & Bond at September 30, 2013 is considered a Level 2 estimate within the fair value hierarchy of FASB ASC 820-10-50. We calculated the fair value based on (a) the quoted average stock price of Albemarle & Bond over the 18 days after September 30, 2013 multiplied by (b) the number of shares we owned multiplied by (c) the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of the dates indicated during the post September 30, 2013 measurement date. We believe this 18 day measurement date allowed the market to react and adjust to the information released by the company the first week of October 2013, as previously mentioned, and therefore resulted in a reasonable fair value as of September 30, 2013.
		December 31,				September 30,
		2013		2012		2013
		(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
	Albemarle & Bond:
	Recorded value	$	7,902	$	54,559	$	9,439
	Fair value	4,871		57,402		9,439
	Cash Converters International:
	Recorded value	$	89,522	$	89,673	$	87,645
	Fair value	117,778		164,633		165,663

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	'
	NOTE 6: GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The following table presents the balance of goodwill and each major class of intangible assets at the specified dates:
		December 31,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013
		(in thousands)
	Goodwill	$	434,835		$	434,671		$	433,300
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Pawn licenses	$	8,836		$	8,836		$	8,836
	Trade name	9,865			9,822			9,791
	Domain name	215			215			215
	Total indefinite-lived intangible assets	$	18,916		$	18,873		$	18,842
	Definite-lived intangible assets:
	Real estate finders’ fees	$	893		$	943		$	902
	Non-compete agreements	563			1,060			673
	Favorable lease	590			695			614
	Franchise rights	1,322			1,485			1,388
	Deferred financing costs	7,087			6,402			5,033
	Contractual relationship	11,796			12,919			12,106
	Internally developed software	23,787			16,906			22,088
	Other	224			279			226
	Total definite-lived intangible assets	$	46,262		$	40,689		$	43,030
	Intangible assets, net	$	65,178		$	59,562		$	61,872
	The following tables present the changes in the carrying value of goodwill over the periods presented:
		U.S. &			Latin			Other			Consolidated
		Canada			America			International
		(in thousands)
	Balances at September 30, 2013	$	283,199		$	110,209		$	39,892		$	433,300
	Effect of foreign currency translation changes	—			673			862			1,535
	Balances at December 31, 2013	$	283,199		$	110,882		$	40,754		$	434,835
		U.S. &			Latin			Other			Consolidated
		Canada			America			International
		(in thousands)
	Balances at September 30, 2012	$	224,306		$	110,401		$	39,956		$	374,663
	Acquisitions	58,924			2,222			—			61,146
	Effect of foreign currency translation changes	—			(1,138		)	—			(1,138		)
	Balances at December 31, 2012	$	283,230		$	111,485		$	39,956		$	434,671
	The amortization of most definite-lived intangible assets is recorded as amortization expense. The favorable lease asset and other intangibles are amortized to operations expense (rent expense) over the related lease terms. The deferred financing costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the related debt instruments. The following table presents the amount and classification of amortization recognized as expense (income) in each of the periods presented:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Amortization expense in continuing operations	$	1,940		$	714
	Operations expense	30			35
	Interest expense	890			764
	Total expense from the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets	$	2,860		$	1,513
	The following table presents our estimate of future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets:
	Fiscal Years Ended September 30,		Amortization expense			Operations expense			Interest expense
			(in thousands)
	2014		$	6,546		$	90		$	2,834
	2015		7,427			109			2,158
	2016		6,979			106			1,020
	2017		6,757			106			334
	2018		4,330			106			7
	As acquisitions and dispositions occur in the future, amortization expense may vary from these estimates.

Longterm_Debt_and_Capital_Leas

Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS	'
	NOTE 7: LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS
	The following table presents our long-term debt instruments and balances under capital lease obligations outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and September 30, 2013. The recourse line of credit is due in May 2015, the non-recourse debt matures at various months in the years so indicated in the table below:
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012				September 30, 2013
		Carrying		Debt Premium		Carrying		Debt Premium		Carrying		Debt Premium
		Amount				Amount				Amount
		(in thousands)
	Recourse to EZCORP:
	Domestic line of credit up to $200 million due 2015	$	146,500	$	—	$	142,600	$	—	$	140,900	$	—
	Capital lease obligations	786		—		1,304		—		924		—
	Non-recourse to EZCORP:
	Unsecured, variable interest foreign currency line of credit	—		—		38		—		—		—
	Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $4 million due 2014	871		76		2,256		173		1,207		99
	Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $19 million due 2015	4,138		—		14,146		—		6,281		—
	Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $5 million due 2016	4,867		—		—		—		—		—
	Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $23 million due 2017	22,962		—		17,212		—		22,822		—
	Consumer loans facility due 2017	32,147		—		32,338		—		31,951		—
	10% unsecured notes due 2013	—		—		937		—		503		—
	15% unsecured notes due 2013	—		—		13,844		1,052		12,884		244
	10% unsecured notes due 2014	7,703		—		2,257		—		8,925		—
	11% unsecured notes due 2014	110		—		5,086		—		110		—
	9% unsecured notes due 2015	16,546		—		—		—		16,068		—
	10% unsecured notes due 2015	420		—		314		—		418		—
	15% secured notes due 2015	—		—		4,390		539		4,185		381
	10% unsecured notes due 2016	121		—		122		—		121		—
	12% secured notes due 2017	4,160		333		—		—		—		—
	12% unsecured notes due 2019	11,481		—		—		—		—		—
	Total long-term obligations	252,812		409		236,844		1,764		247,299		724
	Less current portion	17,270		280		28,095		1,353		30,969		543
	Total long-term and capital lease obligations	$	235,542	$	129	$	208,749	$	411	$	216,330	$	181
	On May 10, 2011, we entered into a new senior secured credit agreement with a syndicate of five banks, replacing our previous credit agreement. Among other things, the new credit agreement provides for a four-year $175 million revolving credit facility that we may, under the terms of the agreement, request to be increased to a total of $225 million. Upon entering the new credit agreement, we repaid and retired our $17.5 million outstanding debt. On May 31, 2013, we amended the senior secured credit agreement to increase our revolving credit facility from $175 million to $200 million. The new credit facility increases our available credit and provides greater flexibility to make investments and acquisitions both domestically and internationally. No other terms of our senior secured credit agreement were modified.
	Pursuant to the credit agreement, we may choose to pay interest to the lenders for outstanding borrowings at LIBOR plus 200 to 275 basis points or the banks' base rate plus 100 to 175 basis points, depending on our leverage ratio computed at the end of each calendar quarter. On the unused amount of the credit facility, we pay a commitment fee of 37.5 to 50.0 basis points depending on our leverage ratio calculated at the end of each quarter. Terms of the credit agreement require, among other things, that we meet certain financial covenants, restrict dividend payments and limit other and non-recourse debt. At December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants.
	At December 31, 2013, $146.5 million was outstanding under our revolving credit agreement. This facility is collateralized with EZCORP’s domestic assets. We have also issued $3.1 million in letters of credit, leaving $50.4 million available on our revolving credit facility. The outstanding bank letters of credit were required under our workers' compensation insurance program and for our international office in Miami, Florida.
	Deferred financing costs related to our credit agreement are included in intangible assets, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the agreement.
	On January 30, 2012, we acquired a 60% ownership interest in Grupo Finmart. Non-recourse debt amounts in the table above represent Grupo Finmart’s third-party debt. All unsecured notes are collateralized with Grupo Finmart’s assets. All lines of credit are guaranteed by Grupo Finmart's loan portfolio. Interest on lines of credit due 2014, 2015 and 2016 is charged at the Mexican Interbank Equilibrium ("TIIE") plus a margin varying from 5% to 10%. The line of credit due 2014 requires monthly payments of $0.1 million with remaining principal due at maturity. The line of credit due 2015 requires monthly payments of $0.4 million with the remaining principal due at maturity. The line of credit due 2016 requires monthly payments of $0.5 million with the remaining principal due at maturity. The 15% secured notes require monthly payments of $0.1 million with remaining principal due at maturity.
	At acquisition, we performed a valuation to determine the fair value of Grupo Finmart's debt. As a result, we recorded a debt premium on Grupo Finmart’s debt. This debt premium is being amortized as a reduction of interest expense over the life of the debt. The fair value was determined by using an income approach, specifically the discounted cash flows method based on the contractual terms of the debt and risk adjusted discount rates.
	On July 10, 2012, Grupo Finmart entered into a securitization transaction to transfer the collection rights of certain eligible consumer loans to a bankruptcy remote trust in exchange for cash on a non-recourse basis. The trust received financing as a result of the issuance of debt securities and delivered the proceeds of the financing to Grupo Finmart. The securitization agreement calls for a two-year revolving period in which the trust will use principal collections of the consumer loan portfolio to acquire additional collection rights up to $114.8 million in eligible loans from Grupo Finmart. Upon the termination of the revolving period, the collection received by the trust will be used to repay the debt. Grupo Finmart will continue to service the underlying loans in the trust.
	Grupo Finmart is the primary beneficiary of the securitization trust because Grupo Finmart has the power to direct the most significant activities of the trust through its role as servicer of all the receivables held by the trust and through its obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the trust. Consequently, we consolidate the trust.
	As of December 31, 2013, borrowings under the securitization borrowing facility amounted to $32.1 million. Interest is charged at TIIE plus a 2.5% margin, or a total of 6.3% as of December 31, 2013. The debt issued by the trust will be paid solely from the collections of the consumer loans transferred to the trust, and therefore there is no recourse to Grupo Finmart or EZCORP.
	On May 15, 2013, Grupo Finmart issued and sold $30.0 million of 9% Global Registered Notes due November 16, 2015. Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $14.0 million were purchased by EZCORP and therefore eliminated in consolidation. Grupo Finmart used a portion of the net proceeds of the offering to repay existing indebtedness, and used the remaining portion for general operating purposes.

Common_Stock_Options_and_Stock

Common Stock, Options and Stock Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
COMMON STOCK, OPTIONS AND STOCK COMPENSATION	'
	NOTE 8: COMMON STOCK, OPTIONS AND STOCK COMPENSATION
	Our net income includes the following compensation costs related to our stock compensation arrangements:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Gross compensation costs	$	1,236		$	925
	Income tax benefits	(425		)	(299		)
	Net compensation expense	$	811		$	626
	In the current three-month period ended December 31, 2013 and the prior year three-month period ended December 31, 2012, no stock options were exercised.

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	'
	NOTE 9: REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
	The following table provides a summary of the activities in our redeemable noncontrolling interests as of December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
		(in thousands)
	Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	53,681
	Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest	2,836
	Sale of additional shares to parent	(7,981		)
	Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,438
	Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	(651		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	49,323
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	55,393
	Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,826
	Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	359
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	57,578
	On November 1, 2012, we acquired a 51% interest in TUYO (see Note 3 for details).
	On November 14, 2012, we acquired an additional 23% of the ordinary shares outstanding of Cash Genie, our U.K. online lending business, for $10.4 million, increasing our ownership percentage from 72% to 95%, with the remaining 5% held by local management. The consideration paid to the selling shareholder was paid in the form of 592,461 shares of EZCORP Class A Non-voting Common Stock. This transaction was treated as an equity transaction and not an adjustment to the purchase price of the initial controlling interest acquisition of Cash Genie. On August 1, 2013, we acquired the remaining ordinary shares that were held by local management for $0.6 million. As of August 1, 2013, we own 100% of Cash Genie's ordinary shares.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	NOTE 10: INCOME TAXES
	Income tax expense is provided at the U.S. tax rate on financial statement earnings, adjusted for the difference between the U.S. tax rate and the rate of tax in effect for non-U.S. earnings deemed to be permanently reinvested in our non-U.S. operations.  Deferred income taxes have not been provided for the potential remittance of non-U.S. undistributed earnings to the extent those earnings are deemed to be permanently reinvested, or to the extent such recognition would result in a deferred tax asset.
	The current quarter’s effective tax rate from continuing operations is 30.1% of pretax income compared to 33.0% for the prior year quarter. The effective tax rate for the three-month period ended December 31, 2013 was lower primarily due to the continued diversification of our operations worldwide.
	The current quarter's effective tax rate for the tax expense from discontinued operations is 14.3% compared to the tax benefit of 9.9% for the prior year quarter. The effective tax rate for discontinued operations is lower than the effective tax rate from continuing operations due to the inclusion of discontinued operations in Canada for which a valuation allowance has previously been recognized, resulting in no current benefit.

Contingencies

Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
CONTINGENCIES	'
	NOTE 11: CONTINGENCIES
	Currently and from time to time, we are defendants in various legal and regulatory actions. While we cannot determine the ultimate outcome of these actions, we believe their resolution will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Operating_Segment_Information

Operating Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
	NOTE 12: OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
	Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our management reviews financial information for operational decision-making purposes.
	We currently report our segments as follows:
	•	U.S. & Canada — All business activities in the United States and Canada
	•	Latin America — All business activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America
	•	Other International — All business activities in the rest of the world (currently consisting of Cash Genie online lending business in the United Kingdom and our equity interests in the results of operations of Albemarle & Bond and Cash Converters International)
	There are no inter-segment revenues, and the amounts below were determined in accordance with the same accounting principles used in our consolidated financial statements. The following tables present operating segment information for the three months ending December 31, 2013 and 2012, including reclassifications discussed in Note 1 "Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies."
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2013
		U.S. &			Latin			Other			Consolidated
		Canada			America			International
		(in thousands)
	Revenues:
	Merchandise sales	$	88,890		$	16,697		$	—		$	105,587
	Jewelry scrapping sales	25,925			1,778			—			27,703
	Pawn service charges	57,069			7,064			—			64,133
	Consumer loan fees and interest	48,702			14,293			3,334			66,329
	Other revenues	485			5,122			(2		)	5,605
	Total revenues	221,071			44,954			3,332			269,357
	Merchandise cost of goods sold	53,047			10,541			—			63,588
	Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold	18,570			1,450			—			20,020
	Consumer loan bad debt	15,556			1,391			1,485			18,432
	Net revenues	133,898			31,572			1,847			167,317
	Segment expenses (income):
	Operations	90,682			18,382			3,705			112,769
	Depreciation	4,267			1,459			103			5,829
	Amortization	652			617			26			1,295
	(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(6,318		)	6			—			(6,312		)
	Interest expense (income), net	5			3,148			(2		)	3,151
	Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates	—			—			(1,271		)	(1,271		)
	Other income	—			(30		)	(29		)	(59		)
	Segment contribution (loss)	$	44,610		$	7,990		$	(685	)	$	51,915
	Corporate expenses (income):
	Administrative										15,745
	Depreciation										1,637
	Amortization										645
	Loss on sale or disposal of assets										22
	Interest expense, net										1,181
	Other income										(109		)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes										32,794
	Income tax expense										9,881
	Income from continuing operations, net of tax										22,913
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax										1,482
	Net income										24,395
	Net income from continuing operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest										1,826
	Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.										$	22,569
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2012
		U.S. &			Latin			Other			Consolidated
		Canada			America			International
		(in thousands)
	Revenues:
	Merchandise sales	$	79,704		$	14,900		$	—		$	94,604
	Jewelry scrapping sales	41,988			2,721			—			44,709
	Pawn service charges	58,197			7,203			—			65,400
	Consumer loan fees and interest	44,328			11,877			6,929			63,134
	Other revenues	2,791			1,641			382			4,814
	Total revenues	227,008			38,342			7,311			272,661
	Merchandise cost of goods sold	46,322			8,623			—			54,945
	Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold	29,074			2,231			—			31,305
	Consumer loan bad debt expense (benefit)	10,928			(1,048		)	3,641			13,521
	Net revenues	140,684			28,536			3,670			172,890
	Segment expenses (income):
	Operations	84,572			14,635			4,078			103,285
	Depreciation	3,691			1,105			71			4,867
Amortization	147			435			26			608
Loss on sale or disposal of assets	29			—			—			29
Interest expense, net	17			2,613			—			2,630
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates	—			—			(5,038		)	(5,038		)
Other (income) expense	(4		)	20			(69		)	(53		)
Segment contribution	$	52,232		$	9,728		$	4,602		$	66,562
Corporate expenses:
Administrative										13,671
Depreciation										1,693
Amortization										106
Interest expense, net										1,007
Other income										(448		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes										50,533
Income tax expense										16,672
Income from continuing operations, net of tax										33,861
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax										(1,706		)
Net income										32,155
Net income from continuing operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest										1,438
Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.										$	30,717
The following tables provide geographic information required by ASC 280-10-50-41:
	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Revenues:
U.S.	$	217,486		$	224,035
Mexico	44,954			38,342
Canada	3,585			2,973
U.K	3,332			7,311
Total	$	269,357		$	272,661

Allowance_for_Losses_and_Credi

Allowance for Losses and Credit Quality of Financing Receivables	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES AND CREDIT QUALITY OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES	'
	NOTE 13: ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES AND CREDIT QUALITY OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES
	We offer a variety of loan products and credit services to customers who do not have cash resources or access to credit to meet their cash needs. Our customers are considered to be in a higher risk pool with regard to creditworthiness when compared to those of typical financial institutions. As a result, our receivables do not have a credit risk profile that can easily be measured by the normal credit quality indicators used by the financial markets. We manage the risk through closely monitoring the performance of the portfolio and through our underwriting process. This process includes review of customer information, such as making a credit reporting agency inquiry, evaluating and verifying income sources and levels, verifying employment and verifying a telephone number where customers may be contacted. For auto title loans, we also inspect the automobile, title and reference to market values of used automobiles.
	The accuracy of our allowance estimates is dependent upon several factors, including our ability to predict future default rates based on historical trends and expected future events. We base our estimates on observable trends and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We review and analyze our loan portfolios based on aggregation of loans by type and duration of the loan products. Loan repayment trends and default rates are evaluated each month based on each loan portfolio and adjustments to loss allowance are made accordingly. A documented and systematic process is followed.
	We consider consumer loans made at our storefronts and online in the U.K. to be defaulted if they have not been repaid or renewed by the maturity date. If one payment of a multiple-payment loan is delinquent, that one payment is considered defaulted. If more than one payment is delinquent at any time, the entire loan is considered defaulted. Although defaulted loans may be collected later, we charge the loan principal to consumer loan bad debt upon default, leaving only active loans in the reported balance. Accrued fees related to defaulted loans reduce fee revenue upon loan default, and increase fee revenue upon collection.
	Based on historical collection experience, the age of past-due loans and amounts we expect to receive through the sale of repossessed vehicles, we provide an allowance for losses on auto title loans.
	Consumer loans made by EZCORP Online are considered delinquent if they are not repaid or renewed by the maturity date. We do not accrue revenues on delinquent loans. All outstanding principal balances and fee receivables greater than 60 days past due are considered defaulted. Upon default, we charge consumer loan principal to consumer loan bad debt and reverse accrued unsecured consumer loan fee revenue. Subsequent collections of these amounts are recorded as a reduction to consumer loan bad debt expense and as consumer loan fee revenue.
	Grupo Finmart's consumer loans are considered in current status as long as the customer is employed and Grupo Finmart receives payments via payroll withholdings. Loans outstanding from customers no longer employed are considered current if payments are made by the due date. If one payment of a loan is delinquent, that one payment is considered defaulted. If two or more payments are delinquent at any time, the entire loan is considered defaulted. Although defaulted loans may be collected later, Grupo Finmart charges the loan principal to consumer loan bad debt upon default, leaving only active loans in the reported balance. Subsequent collections of principal are recorded as a reduction of consumer loan bad debt when collected. Accrued fees related to defaulted loans reduce fee revenue upon default, and increase fee revenue upon collection.
	The following table presents changes in the allowance for credit losses, as well as the recorded investment in our financing receivables by portfolio segment for the periods presented:
	Description	Allowance		Charge-offs			Recoveries		Provision				Translation Adjustment			Allowance		Financing
		Balance at														Balance at		Receivable
		Beginning														End of		at End of
		of Period														Period		Period
		(in thousands)
	Unsecured short-term consumer loans:
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2013	$	2,928	$	(12,202	)	$	4,195	$	7,915			$	12		$	2,848	$	22,870
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2012	$	2,390	$	(12,295	)	$	4,894	$	7,604			$	—		$	2,593	$	23,029
	Secured short-term consumer loans:
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2013	$	1,804	$	(16,686	)	$	15,182	$	2,032			$	—		$	2,332	$	11,386
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2012	$	942	$	(9,220	)	$	8,142	$	1,609			$	—		$	1,473	$	7,264
	Unsecured long-term consumer loans:
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2013	$	972	$	(841	)	$	431	$	1,391			$	3		$	1,956	$	116,437
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2012	$	623	$	(160	)	$	1,221	$	(1,053	)	*	$	(7	)	$	624	$	81,482
	* Benefit in unsecured long-term consumer loan provision is due to the sale of past due loans and recoveries of loans previously written-off.
	The provisions presented in the table above include only principal and exclude items such as non-sufficient funds fees, repossession fees, auction fees and interest. In addition, all credit service expenses and fees related to loans made by our unaffiliated lenders are excluded, as we do not own the loans made in connection with our credit services and they are not recorded as assets on our balance sheets. Expected losses on credit services are accrued and reported in accounts payable and other accrued expenses on our balance sheets.
	Auto title loans remain as recorded investments when in delinquent or nonaccrual status. We consider an auto title loan past due if it has not been repaid or renewed by the maturity date. Based on experience, we establish a reserve on all auto title loans. On auto title loans more than 90 days past due, we reserve the percentage we estimate will not be recoverable through auction and reserve 100% of loans for which we have not yet repossessed the underlying collateral. No fees are accrued on any auto title loans more than 90 days past due.
	Short-term unsecured consumer loans made online by EZCORP Online remain as recorded investments when in delinquent or nonaccrual status. We consider these loans past due if they have not been repaid or renewed by the maturity date. Valuation reserves are based on days past due and respective historical collection rates. We reserve 100% of loans once they are more than 60 days past due. No fees are accrued on delinquent short-term consumer loans.
	Consumer loans made by Grupo Finmart remain on the balance sheet as recorded investments when in delinquent status. We consider a consumer loan past due if it has not been repaid or renewed by the maturity date; however, it is not unusual to have a lag in payments due to the time it takes the government agencies to setup the initial payroll withholding. Only those consumer loans made to customers that are no longer employed are considered in nonaccrual status. We establish a reserve on all consumer loans, based on historical experience. No fees are accrued on any consumer loans made to customers that are no longer employed.
	On October 21, 2013, Grupo Finmart sold an unsecured long-term consumer loan portfolio, consisting of approximately 14,500 payroll withholding loans with a book value equal to $14.7 million, for $19.3 million. We realized a $4.6 million gain on this sale, which is included under other revenues in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
	On November 29, 2013, Grupo Finmart acquired an unsecured long-term consumer loan portfolio, consisting of approximately 10,500 payroll withholding loans, for a total purchase price of approximately $15.7 million. Of the total purchase price, a minimum of $11.5 million will be paid, of which approximately $10.4 million was paid at closing and $1.1 million will be paid over the next year. The total price includes deferred consideration of approximately $4.2 million, subject to the performance of the portfolio and payable over the next 12 months as stipulated in the purchase agreement. The fair value of the loan portfolio was $13.4 million as of the acquisition date.
	The following table presents an aging analysis of past due financing receivables by portfolio segment:
		Days Past Due											Total			Current		Fair Value			Total		Allowance		Recorded
																					Financing				Investment
																									> 90 Days
		30-Jan		31-60			61-90		>90				Past Due			Receivable		Adjustment			Receivable		Balance		Accruing
		(in thousands)
	Unsecured short-term consumer loans:*
	December 31, 2013	$	66	$	289		$	81	$	—			$	436		$	119	$	—		$	555	$	267	$	—
	September 30, 2013	$	113	$	285		$	257	$	—			$	655		$	214	$	—		$	869	$	464	$	—
	Secured short-term consumer loans:
	December 31, 2013	$	2,629	$	1,366		$	1,123	$	1,398			$	6,516		$	4,870	$	—		$	11,386	$	2,332	$	—
	December 31, 2012	$	1,316	$	695		$	471	$	860			$	3,342		$	3,922	$	—		$	7,264	$	1,473	$	—
	September 30, 2013	$	2,096	$	1,313		$	905	$	910			$	5,224		$	4,565	$	—		$	9,789	$	1,804	$	—
	Unsecured long-term consumer loans:
	December 31, 2013	$	3,659	$	3,716		$	1,551	$	31,966			$	40,892		$	73,386	$	2,159		$	116,437	$	1,956	$	31,966
	December 31, 2012	$	5,485	$	2,200		$	18,852	$	13,214			$	39,751		$	43,664	$	(1,933	)	$	81,482	$	624	$	13,214
	September 30, 2013	$	8,909	$	5,354		$	1,584	$	29,492			$	45,339		$	63,467	$	(674	)	$	108,132	$	972	$	29,492
	* Unsecured short-term consumer loans amounts are included for periods after the acquisition of Go Cash.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	NOTE 14: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	In accordance with FASB ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, our 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: Other observable inputs other than quoted market prices.
	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
	The tables below present our financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013:
		December 31, 2013			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity):				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		(in thousands)
	Marketable equity securities	$	2,092		$	2,092	$	—	$	—
	Forward contracts	1,952			—		1,952		—
	Contingent consideration	(16,120		)	—		—		(16,120		)
	Net financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity)	$	(12,076	)	$	2,092	$	1,952	$	(16,120	)
		December 31, 2012			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity):				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		(in thousands)
	Marketable equity securities	$	4,588		$	4,588	$	—	$	—
	Contingent consideration	(28,386		)	—		—		(28,386		)
	Net financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity)	$	(23,798	)	$	4,588	$	—	$	(28,386	)
		September 30, 2013			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity):				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		(in thousands)
	Marketable equity securities	$	2,339		$	2,339	$	—	$	—
	Forward contracts	1,813			—		1,813		—
	Contingent consideration	(16,089		)	—		—		(16,089		)
	Net financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity)	$	(11,937	)	$	2,339	$	1,813	$	(16,089	)
	We measure the value of our marketable equity securities under a Level 1 input. These assets are publicly traded equity securities for which market prices are readily available. There were no transfers of assets in or out of Level 1 or Level 2 fair value measurements in the periods presented. At December 31, 2013 our marketable equity securities were in an unrealized loss position. The aggregate amount of unrealized losses at December 31, 2013 was nominal and we currently believe that the fair value decline is temporary.
	Grupo Finmart measures the value of the forward contracts under a Level 2 input. To measure the fair value of the forward contracts, Grupo Finmart used estimations of expected cash flows, appropriately risk-adjusted discount rates and available observable inputs (term of the forward, notional amount, discount rates based on local and foreign rate curves, and a credit value adjustment to consider the likelihood of nonperformance).
	We used an income approach to measure the fair value of the contingent consideration using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach, in which all outcomes were successful. The significant inputs used for the valuation are not observable in the market, and thus this fair value measurement represents a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. During the three month period ended December 31, 2013, we recorded nominal accretion expense, bringing the total contingent consideration liability to $16.1 million. During the three month period ended December 31, 2012, we recorded accretion expense of $0.2 million and $4.8 million of additional contingent consideration, attributable to the Go Cash acquisition, bringing the contingent liability to $28.4 million at December 31, 2012. These amounts are included in administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated statement of operations.
	Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
	Our financial assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013, that are not measured at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are as follows:
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2013		Fair Value Measurement Using
							Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Financial assets:	(in thousands)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	38,486		$	38,486	$	38,486	$	—		$	—
	Restricted cash	4,019			4,019		4,019		—			—
	Pawn loans	153,421			153,421		—		—			153,421
	Consumer loans, net	82,807			90,377		—		—			90,377
	Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,842			30,842		—		—			30,842
	Consumer loan fees receivable, net	40,181			40,181		—		—			40,181
	Restricted cash, non-current	2,742			2,742		2,742		—			—
	Non-current consumer loans, net	60,750			69,309		—		—			69,309
	Total	$	413,248		$	429,377	$	45,247	$	—		$	384,130
	Temporary equity:
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	57,578		$	55,557	$	—	$	—		$	55,557
	Financial liabilities:
	Domestic line of credit	$	146,500		$	146,500	$	—	$	146,500		$	—
	Foreign currency lines of credit	32,838			33,801		—		33,801			—
	Securitization borrowing facility	32,147			32,225		32,225		—			—
	Unsecured Notes	36,381			36,673		16,523		20,150			—
	Secured Notes	4,160			4,001		—		4,001			—
	Total	$	252,026		$	253,200	$	48,748	$	204,452		$	—
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value
		December 31, 2012			December 31, 2012		Fair Value Measurement Using
							Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Financial assets:	(in thousands)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	46,668		$	46,668	$	46,668	$	—		$	—
	Restricted cash	1,133			1,133		1,133		—			—
	Pawn loans	162,150			162,150		—		—			162,150
	Consumer loans, net	40,470			43,374		—		—			43,374
	Pawn service charges receivable, net	31,077			31,077		—		—			31,077
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	34,073			34,073		—		—			34,073
Restricted cash, non-current	1,994			1,994		1,994		—			—
Non-current consumer loans, net	66,615			80,199		—		—			80,199
Total	$	384,180		$	400,668	$	49,795	$	—		$	350,873
Temporary equity:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	49,323		$	49,323	$	—	$	—		$	49,323
Financial liabilities:
Domestic line of credit	$	142,600		$	142,600	$	—	$	142,600		$	—
Foreign currency lines of credit	33,652			33,924		—		33,924			—
Securitization borrowing facility	32,338			32,430		32,430		—			—
Unsecured Notes	22,560			21,839		—		21,839			—
Secured Notes	4,390			4,205		—		4,205			—
Total	$	235,540		$	234,998	$	32,430	$	202,568		$	—
	Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value
	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2013		Fair Value Measurement Using
						Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Financial assets:	(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	36,317		$	36,317	$	36,317	$	—		$	—
Restricted cash	3,312			3,312		3,312		—			—
Pawn loans	156,637			156,637		—		—			156,637
Consumer loans, net	64,515			74,979		—		—			74,979
Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,362			30,362		—		—			30,362
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	36,588			36,588		—		—			36,588
Restricted cash, non-current	2,156			2,156		2,156		—			—
Non-current consumer loans, net	69,991			89,693		—		—			89,693
Total	$	399,878		$	430,044	$	41,785	$	—		$	388,259
Temporary equity:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	55,393		$	55,557	$	—	$	—		$	55,557
Financial liabilities:
Domestic line of credit	$	140,900		$	140,900	$	—	$	140,900		$	—
Foreign currency lines of credit	30,310			31,832		—		31,832			—
Securitization borrowing facility	31,951			32,027		32,027		—			—
Unsecured Notes	39,029			38,734		15,686		23,048			—
Secured Notes	4,185			4,026		—		4,026			—
Total	$	246,375		$	247,519	$	47,713	$	199,806		$	—
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash bear interest at market rates and have maturities of less than 90 days.
The total U.S. pawn loan term ranges between 60 and 120 days, consisting of the primary term and grace period. The total Mexico pawn loan term is 40 days, consisting of the primary term and grace period.
We record pawn service charges using the interest method for all pawn loans we believe to be collectible. We base our estimate of collectible loans on several unobservable inputs, including recent redemption rates, historical trends in redemption rates and the amount of loans due in the following two months.
Consumer loan fees and interest receivable are carried in the consolidated balance sheet net of the allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees and interest receivable, which is based on recent loan default experience adjusted for seasonal variations and collection percentages.
Based on the short-term nature of the assets discussed above we estimate that their carrying value approximates fair value.
Consumer loans, including long-term unsecured consumer loans made by Grupo Finmart, are carried in the consolidated balance sheet net of the allowance for estimated loan losses, which is based on recent loan default experience adjusted for seasonal variations. Consumer loans, other than those made by Grupo Finmart, have relatively short maturity periods that are generally 12 months; therefore, we estimate that their carrying value approximates fair value. Consumer loans made by Grupo Finmart have an average term of approximately 30 months. We estimated the fair value of the Grupo Finmart consumer loans by applying an income approach (the present value of future cash flows). Key assumptions include an annualized probability of default as well as a discount rate based on the funding rate plus the portfolio liquidity risk.
The fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest was estimated by applying an income approach. This fair value measurement is based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. Key assumptions include discount rates ranging from 10% to 18%, representing discounts for lack of control and lack of marketability that market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the noncontrolling interest.
We measure the fair value of our financial liabilities using an income approach. Fair value measurements for our domestic line of credit were calculated using discount rates based on an estimated senior secured spread plus term matched risk free rates as of the valuation dates. We utilize credit quality-related zero rate curves for Mexican Pesos built by a price vendor authorized by the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores to determine the fair value measurements of the remaining financial liabilities that are classified as Level 2. For fair value measurements that are classified as Level 1, we utilize quoted price and yield inputs from Bloomberg and a price vendor authorized by the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES	'
	NOTE 15: DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
	During the third quarter ended June 30, 2013, Grupo Finmart completed a $30 million cross-border debt offering for which it has to pay interest on a semiannual basis at a fixed rate. Grupo Finmart uses derivative instruments (cross currency forwards) to manage its exposure related to changes in foreign currency exchange rate on this instrument through its maturity on November16, 2015. Grupo Finmart does not enter into derivative instruments for any purpose other than cash flow hedging.
	Changes in the fair value of forward agreements designated as hedging instruments that effectively offset the variability of cash flows associated with exchange rate are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. These amounts subsequently are reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.
	We assess the effectiveness of the hedges using linear regression for prospective testing, and the dollar offset method for retrospective testing. A hypothetical derivative with fair value of zero is created at the beginning of the hedge relationship; changes in actual derivative and hypothetical derivatives are used to carry out both testings. Based on the results of our testing, we have no ineffectiveness as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
	The following tables set forth certain information regarding our derivative instruments:
			Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
	Derivative Instrument	Balance Sheet Location	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		September 30, 2013
			(in thousands)
	Designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forwards	Other assets, net	$	1,952	$	—	$	1,813
			Amount of Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
			Three Months Ended December 31,
	Derivative Instrument	Location of Loss	2013		2012
			(in thousands)
	Designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forwards	Effective portion of cash flow hedge	$	101	$	—
			Amount of Loss on Derivatives Reclassified into Income from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)
			Three Months Ended December 31,
	Derivative Instrument	Location of Loss	2013		2012
			(in thousands)
	Designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forwards	Interest expense / other income	$	245	$	—

Supplemental_Consolidated_Fina

Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION	'
	NOTE 16: SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Supplemental Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Information:
	The following table provides information on net amounts included in pawn service charges receivable, consumer loan fees, inventories and property and equipment:
		December 31,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013
		(in thousands)
	Pawn service charges receivable:
	Gross pawn service charges receivable	$	38,571		$	40,220		$	40,336
	Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(7,729		)	(9,143		)	(9,974		)
	Pawn service charges receivable, net	$	30,842		$	31,077		$	30,362
	Consumer loan fees receivable:
	Gross consumer loan fees receivable	$	43,215		$	38,151		$	38,355
	Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees receivable	(3,034		)	(4,078		)	(1,767		)
	Consumer loan fees receivable, net	$	40,181		$	34,073		$	36,588
	Inventory:
	Inventory, gross	$	147,975		$	126,458		$	149,446
	Inventory reserves	(5,264		)	(6,187		)	(4,246		)
	Inventory, net	$	142,711		$	120,271		$	145,200
	Property and equipment:
	Property and equipment, gross	$	225,634		$	273,271		$	291,245
	Accumulated depreciation	(111,095		)	(159,189		)	(174,964		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	114,539		$	114,082		$	116,281
	Property and equipment at December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013 includes $1.6 million, $1.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, of equipment leased under a capital lease. Amortization of equipment under capital leases is included with depreciation expense and was $0.1 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2013 and $0.2 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2012. Future minimum lease payments related to capital leases are $0.6 million and $0.2 million due within one and two years respectively for a total of $0.8 million; of this amount, $0.1 million represents interest. The present value of net minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2013 was $0.8 million.
	During the first quarter ended December 31, 2013, we sold seven U.S. pawn stores (three in Louisiana, two in Mississippi, one in Alabama and one in Florida) for $11.0 million, of which $10.0 million was paid in cash and $1.0 million with a 14% promissory note due on December 31, 2018. The carrying value of the stores' net assets amounted to $3.7 million, primarily consisting of $1.5 million of pawn loans, $1.9 million of inventory, and $0.4 million of pawn service charge receivable, offset by $0.1 million of assumed liabilities. As a result of this transaction, we realized a gain of $6.3 million, which is included under the (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. In addition, we recorded a deferred gain of $0.7 million, which is included under deferred gains and other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. This gain will be recognized upon repayment of the promissory note.
	Other Supplemental Information:
	We issue letters of credit (LOC) to enhance the creditworthiness of our customers seeking unsecured loans from unaffiliated lenders. The letters of credit assure the lenders that if borrower default on the loans, we will pay the lenders, upon demand, the principal and accrued interest owed to the lenders by the borrowers plus any insufficient funds fees. Our current carrying value of expected losses and maximum exposure for losses on letters of credit, if all brokered loans defaulted and none was collected, is summarized below.
		December 31,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013
		(in thousands)
	Consumer loans:
	Expected LOC losses	$	3,041		$	2,363		$	2,623
	Maximum exposure for LOC losses	$	35,592		$	33,089		$	33,380
	Exposure secured by titles to customers’ automobiles	$	9,947		$	8,960		$	9,893

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
	NOTE 17: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	On January 27, 2014, Albemarle & Bond announced the termination of their formal sales process, and stated that there may be limited value attributable to the ordinary shares. We continue to assess the impact of this announcement on the value of our investment. However, we may be required to impair the remaining $7.9 million of our investment in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014.

Organization_and_Summary_of_Si1

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Our management has included all adjustments it considers necessary for a fair presentation. These adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature except for those related to discontinued operations (described in Note 2) and acquired businesses (described in Note 3).
	The accompanying financial statements should be read with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2013. The balance sheet at September 30, 2013 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Our business is subject to seasonal variations, and operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2013 (the "current quarter") are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full fiscal year.
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of EZCORP, Inc. ("EZCORP") and its consolidated subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As of December 31, 2013, we own 60% of the outstanding equity interests in Prestaciones Finmart, S.A.P.I. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. ("Grupo Finmart"), doing business under the brands "Crediamigo" and "Adex," and 51% of Renueva Comercial S.A.P.I. de C.V. ("TUYO"), and therefore, include their results in our consolidated financial statements. We account for our investments in Albemarle & Bond Holdings, PLC ("Albemarle & Bond") and Cash Converters International Limited ("Cash Converters International") using the equity method. Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation and to reflect adjustments to purchase price allocations that were updated as additional information became available.
	There have been no changes in significant accounting policies as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2013.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740)—Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This update provides that an entity's unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of its unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in its financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, with one exception. That exception states that, to the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This update applies prospectively to all entities that have unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists at the reporting date. Retrospective application is also permitted. This update is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-03 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) — Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This update, requires an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This update requires entities to apply the amendments for periods beginning after December 15, 2012 and interim periods within those annual periods and to provide the required disclosures for all reporting periods presented. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405)—Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). This update provides guidance for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date (except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP). Examples of obligations within the scope of ASU 2013-04 include debt arrangements, other contractual obligations and settled litigation and judicial rulings. ASU 2013-04 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830) — Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). This update applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity, or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity. ASU 2013-05 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Pre-tax operating losses by segment	'
	The table below summarizes the operating losses from discontinued operations by operating segment:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	U.S. & Canada
	Net revenues	$	185		$	1,514
	Operating expenses	287			3,133
	Operating loss from discontinued operations before taxes	(102		)	(1,619		)
	Total termination gain related to the reorganization	(640		)	—
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes	538			(1,619		)
	Income tax benefit	111			105
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	649		$	(1,514	)
	Latin America
	Net revenues	$	(335	)	$	948
	Operating expenses	390			1,222
	Operating loss from discontinued operations before taxes	(725		)	(274		)
	Total termination gain related to the reorganization	(1,917		)	—
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes	1,192			(274		)
	Income tax (provision) benefit	(359		)	82
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	833		$	(192	)
	Consolidated
	Net revenues	$	(150	)	$	2,462
	Operating expenses	677			4,355
	Operating loss from discontinued operations before taxes	(827		)	(1,893		)
	Total termination gain related to the reorganization	(2,557		)	—
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes	1,730			(1,893		)
	Income tax (provision) benefit	(248		)	187
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	1,482		$	(1,706	)

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of recognized identified assets Acquired and liabilities assumed	'
	The following table provides information related to the acquisition of domestic and foreign retail and financial services locations during fiscal 2013:
		Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2013
		Go Cash		Other Acquisitions
	Current assets:	(in thousands)
	Pawn loans	$	—	$	5,714
	Consumer loans, net	—		902
	Service charges and fees receivable, net	23		714
	Inventory, net	—		2,441
	Prepaid expenses and other assets	120		508
	Total current assets	143		10,279
	Property and equipment, net	268		1,078
	Goodwill	44,020		17,187
	Intangible assets	11,215		619
	Non-current consumer loans, net	—		3,011
	Other assets	124		314
	Total assets	55,770		32,488
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	202		560
	Customer layaway deposits	—		103
	Total current liabilities	202		663
	Total liabilities	202		663
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		2,836
	Net assets acquired	$	55,568	$	28,989
	Goodwill deductible for tax purposes	$	44,020	$	—
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired:
	Domain name	$	215	$	—
	Definite-lived intangible assets acquired (1):
	Non-compete agreements	$	—	$	30
	Internally developed software	$	11,000	$	66
	Contractual relationship	$	—	$	523
	(1) The weighted average useful life of definite-lived intangible assets acquired is five years.

Earnings_per_Share_Tables

Earnings per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net components of basic and diluted earnings per share	'
	Components of basic and diluted earnings per share and excluded anti-dilutive potential common shares are as follows:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Net income from continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc. (A)	$	21,087	$	32,423
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (B)	1,482		(1,706		)
	Net (loss) income attributable to EZCORP (C)	$	22,569	$	30,717
	Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock (D)	54,332		52,049
	Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock	30		63
	Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents (E)	54,362		52,112
	Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.:
	Continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc. (A / D)	$	0.39	$	0.62
	Discontinued operations (B / D)	0.03		(0.03		)
	Basic (loss) earnings per share (C / D)	$	0.42	$	0.59
	Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.:
	Continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc. (A / E)	$	0.39	$	0.62
	Discontinued operations (B / E)	0.03		(0.03		)
	Diluted (loss) earnings per share (C / E)	$	0.42	$	0.59
	Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	257		39

Strategic_Investments_Tables

Strategic Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'
Schedule of summary of recorded value and fair value of strategic investments	'
	The table below summarizes the recorded value and fair value of each of these strategic investments at the dates indicated. The fair values of Albemarle & Bond as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and Cash Converters International as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 as well as September 30, 2013 are considered Level 1 estimates within the fair value hierarchy of FASB ASC 820-10-50, and were calculated as (a) the quoted stock price on each company’s principal market multiplied by (b) the number of shares we owned multiplied by (c) the applicable foreign currency exchange rate at the dates indicated. We included no control premium by owning a large percentage of outstanding shares.
	The fair value for Albemarle & Bond at September 30, 2013 is considered a Level 2 estimate within the fair value hierarchy of FASB ASC 820-10-50. We calculated the fair value based on (a) the quoted average stock price of Albemarle & Bond over the 18 days after September 30, 2013 multiplied by (b) the number of shares we owned multiplied by (c) the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of the dates indicated during the post September 30, 2013 measurement date. We believe this 18 day measurement date allowed the market to react and adjust to the information released by the company the first week of October 2013, as previously mentioned, and therefore resulted in a reasonable fair value as of September 30, 2013.
		December 31,				September 30,
		2013		2012		2013
		(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
	Albemarle & Bond:
	Recorded value	$	7,902	$	54,559	$	9,439
	Fair value	4,871		57,402		9,439
	Cash Converters International:
	Recorded value	$	89,522	$	89,673	$	87,645
	Fair value	117,778		164,633		165,663
Cash Converters International Limited [Member]	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'
Summary of financial information	'
	The following table presents summary financial information for Cash Converters International’s most recently reported results after translation to U.S. dollars (using the exchange rate as of June 30 of each year for balance sheet items and average exchange rates for the income statement items for the periods indicated):
		As of June 30,
		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Current assets	$	163,606	$	137,646
	Non-current assets	153,279		129,274
	Total assets	$	316,885	$	266,920
	Current liabilities	$	95,757	$	45,392
	Non-current liabilities	451		31,928
	Shareholders’ equity	220,677		189,600
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	316,885	$	266,920
		Year ended June 30,
		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Gross revenues	$	280,059	$	241,924
	Gross profit	183,368		162,598
	Profit for the year (net income)	33,754		30,366

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of goodwill and intangible assets	'
	The following table presents the balance of goodwill and each major class of intangible assets at the specified dates:
		December 31,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013
		(in thousands)
	Goodwill	$	434,835		$	434,671		$	433,300
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Pawn licenses	$	8,836		$	8,836		$	8,836
	Trade name	9,865			9,822			9,791
	Domain name	215			215			215
	Total indefinite-lived intangible assets	$	18,916		$	18,873		$	18,842
	Definite-lived intangible assets:
	Real estate finders’ fees	$	893		$	943		$	902
	Non-compete agreements	563			1,060			673
	Favorable lease	590			695			614
	Franchise rights	1,322			1,485			1,388
	Deferred financing costs	7,087			6,402			5,033
	Contractual relationship	11,796			12,919			12,106
	Internally developed software	23,787			16,906			22,088
	Other	224			279			226
	Total definite-lived intangible assets	$	46,262		$	40,689		$	43,030
	Intangible assets, net	$	65,178		$	59,562		$	61,872
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment	'
	The following tables present the changes in the carrying value of goodwill over the periods presented:
		U.S. &			Latin			Other			Consolidated
		Canada			America			International
		(in thousands)
	Balances at September 30, 2013	$	283,199		$	110,209		$	39,892		$	433,300
	Effect of foreign currency translation changes	—			673			862			1,535
	Balances at December 31, 2013	$	283,199		$	110,882		$	40,754		$	434,835
		U.S. &			Latin			Other			Consolidated
		Canada			America			International
		(in thousands)
	Balances at September 30, 2012	$	224,306		$	110,401		$	39,956		$	374,663
	Acquisitions	58,924			2,222			—			61,146
	Effect of foreign currency translation changes	—			(1,138		)	—			(1,138		)
	Balances at December 31, 2012	$	283,230		$	111,485		$	39,956		$	434,671
Classification of amortization recognized as expense	'
	The following table presents the amount and classification of amortization recognized as expense (income) in each of the periods presented:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Amortization expense in continuing operations	$	1,940		$	714
	Operations expense	30			35
	Interest expense	890			764
	Total expense from the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets	$	2,860		$	1,513
Estimate of the amount and classification of amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets	'
	The following table presents our estimate of future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets:
	Fiscal Years Ended September 30,		Amortization expense			Operations expense			Interest expense
			(in thousands)
	2014		$	6,546		$	90		$	2,834
	2015		7,427			109			2,158
	2016		6,979			106			1,020
	2017		6,757			106			334
	2018		4,330			106			7

Longterm_Debt_and_Capital_Leas1

Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long term debt instruments	'
	The following table presents our long-term debt instruments and balances under capital lease obligations outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and September 30, 2013. The recourse line of credit is due in May 2015, the non-recourse debt matures at various months in the years so indicated in the table below:
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012				September 30, 2013
		Carrying		Debt Premium		Carrying		Debt Premium		Carrying		Debt Premium
		Amount				Amount				Amount
		(in thousands)
	Recourse to EZCORP:
	Domestic line of credit up to $200 million due 2015	$	146,500	$	—	$	142,600	$	—	$	140,900	$	—
	Capital lease obligations	786		—		1,304		—		924		—
	Non-recourse to EZCORP:
	Unsecured, variable interest foreign currency line of credit	—		—		38		—		—		—
	Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $4 million due 2014	871		76		2,256		173		1,207		99
	Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $19 million due 2015	4,138		—		14,146		—		6,281		—
	Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $5 million due 2016	4,867		—		—		—		—		—
	Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $23 million due 2017	22,962		—		17,212		—		22,822		—
	Consumer loans facility due 2017	32,147		—		32,338		—		31,951		—
	10% unsecured notes due 2013	—		—		937		—		503		—
	15% unsecured notes due 2013	—		—		13,844		1,052		12,884		244
	10% unsecured notes due 2014	7,703		—		2,257		—		8,925		—
	11% unsecured notes due 2014	110		—		5,086		—		110		—
	9% unsecured notes due 2015	16,546		—		—		—		16,068		—
	10% unsecured notes due 2015	420		—		314		—		418		—
	15% secured notes due 2015	—		—		4,390		539		4,185		381
	10% unsecured notes due 2016	121		—		122		—		121		—
	12% secured notes due 2017	4,160		333		—		—		—		—
	12% unsecured notes due 2019	11,481		—		—		—		—		—
	Total long-term obligations	252,812		409		236,844		1,764		247,299		724
	Less current portion	17,270		280		28,095		1,353		30,969		543
	Total long-term and capital lease obligations	$	235,542	$	129	$	208,749	$	411	$	216,330	$	181

Common_Stock_Options_and_Stock1

Common Stock, Options and Stock Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Compensation costs included in net income	'
	Our net income includes the following compensation costs related to our stock compensation arrangements:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Gross compensation costs	$	1,236		$	925
	Income tax benefits	(425		)	(299		)
	Net compensation expense	$	811		$	626

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte1

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
Summary of activities in redeemable noncontrolling interests	'
	The following table provides a summary of the activities in our redeemable noncontrolling interests as of December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
		(in thousands)
	Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	53,681
	Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest	2,836
	Sale of additional shares to parent	(7,981		)
	Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,438
	Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	(651		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	49,323
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	55,393
	Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,826
	Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	359
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	57,578

Operating_Segment_Information_

Operating Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Operating segment information	'
	The following tables present operating segment information for the three months ending December 31, 2013 and 2012, including reclassifications discussed in Note 1 "Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies."
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2013
		U.S. &			Latin			Other			Consolidated
		Canada			America			International
		(in thousands)
	Revenues:
	Merchandise sales	$	88,890		$	16,697		$	—		$	105,587
	Jewelry scrapping sales	25,925			1,778			—			27,703
	Pawn service charges	57,069			7,064			—			64,133
	Consumer loan fees and interest	48,702			14,293			3,334			66,329
	Other revenues	485			5,122			(2		)	5,605
	Total revenues	221,071			44,954			3,332			269,357
	Merchandise cost of goods sold	53,047			10,541			—			63,588
	Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold	18,570			1,450			—			20,020
	Consumer loan bad debt	15,556			1,391			1,485			18,432
	Net revenues	133,898			31,572			1,847			167,317
	Segment expenses (income):
	Operations	90,682			18,382			3,705			112,769
	Depreciation	4,267			1,459			103			5,829
	Amortization	652			617			26			1,295
	(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(6,318		)	6			—			(6,312		)
	Interest expense (income), net	5			3,148			(2		)	3,151
	Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates	—			—			(1,271		)	(1,271		)
	Other income	—			(30		)	(29		)	(59		)
	Segment contribution (loss)	$	44,610		$	7,990		$	(685	)	$	51,915
	Corporate expenses (income):
	Administrative										15,745
	Depreciation										1,637
	Amortization										645
	Loss on sale or disposal of assets										22
	Interest expense, net										1,181
	Other income										(109		)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes										32,794
	Income tax expense										9,881
	Income from continuing operations, net of tax										22,913
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax										1,482
	Net income										24,395
	Net income from continuing operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest										1,826
	Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.										$	22,569
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2012
		U.S. &			Latin			Other			Consolidated
		Canada			America			International
		(in thousands)
	Revenues:
	Merchandise sales	$	79,704		$	14,900		$	—		$	94,604
	Jewelry scrapping sales	41,988			2,721			—			44,709
	Pawn service charges	58,197			7,203			—			65,400
	Consumer loan fees and interest	44,328			11,877			6,929			63,134
	Other revenues	2,791			1,641			382			4,814
	Total revenues	227,008			38,342			7,311			272,661
	Merchandise cost of goods sold	46,322			8,623			—			54,945
	Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold	29,074			2,231			—			31,305
	Consumer loan bad debt expense (benefit)	10,928			(1,048		)	3,641			13,521
	Net revenues	140,684			28,536			3,670			172,890
	Segment expenses (income):
	Operations	84,572			14,635			4,078			103,285
	Depreciation	3,691			1,105			71			4,867
	Amortization	147			435			26			608
	Loss on sale or disposal of assets	29			—			—			29
	Interest expense, net	17			2,613			—			2,630
	Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates	—			—			(5,038		)	(5,038		)
	Other (income) expense	(4		)	20			(69		)	(53		)
	Segment contribution	$	52,232		$	9,728		$	4,602		$	66,562
Corporate expenses:
Administrative										13,671
Depreciation										1,693
Amortization										106
Interest expense, net										1,007
Other income										(448		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes										50,533
Income tax expense										16,672
Income from continuing operations, net of tax										33,861
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax										(1,706		)
Net income										32,155
Net income from continuing operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest										1,438
Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.										$	30,717
Schedule of revenue by geographical location	'
	The following tables provide geographic information required by ASC 280-10-50-41:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Revenues:
	U.S.	$	217,486		$	224,035
	Mexico	44,954			38,342
	Canada	3,585			2,973
	U.K	3,332			7,311
	Total	$	269,357		$	272,661

Allowance_for_Losses_and_Credi1

Allowance for Losses and Credit Quality of Financing Receivables (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in financing receivables	'
	The following table presents changes in the allowance for credit losses, as well as the recorded investment in our financing receivables by portfolio segment for the periods presented:
	Description	Allowance		Charge-offs			Recoveries		Provision				Translation Adjustment			Allowance		Financing
		Balance at														Balance at		Receivable
		Beginning														End of		at End of
		of Period														Period		Period
		(in thousands)
	Unsecured short-term consumer loans:
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2013	$	2,928	$	(12,202	)	$	4,195	$	7,915			$	12		$	2,848	$	22,870
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2012	$	2,390	$	(12,295	)	$	4,894	$	7,604			$	—		$	2,593	$	23,029
	Secured short-term consumer loans:
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2013	$	1,804	$	(16,686	)	$	15,182	$	2,032			$	—		$	2,332	$	11,386
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2012	$	942	$	(9,220	)	$	8,142	$	1,609			$	—		$	1,473	$	7,264
	Unsecured long-term consumer loans:
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2013	$	972	$	(841	)	$	431	$	1,391			$	3		$	1,956	$	116,437
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2012	$	623	$	(160	)	$	1,221	$	(1,053	)	*	$	(7	)	$	624	$	81,482
	* Benefit in unsecured long-term consumer loan provision is due to the sale of past due loans and recoveries of loans previously written-off.
Aging Analysis of past due financing receivables	'
	The following table presents an aging analysis of past due financing receivables by portfolio segment:
		Days Past Due											Total			Current		Fair Value			Total		Allowance		Recorded
																					Financing				Investment
																									> 90 Days
		30-Jan		31-60			61-90		>90				Past Due			Receivable		Adjustment			Receivable		Balance		Accruing
		(in thousands)
	Unsecured short-term consumer loans:*
	December 31, 2013	$	66	$	289		$	81	$	—			$	436		$	119	$	—		$	555	$	267	$	—
	September 30, 2013	$	113	$	285		$	257	$	—			$	655		$	214	$	—		$	869	$	464	$	—
	Secured short-term consumer loans:
	December 31, 2013	$	2,629	$	1,366		$	1,123	$	1,398			$	6,516		$	4,870	$	—		$	11,386	$	2,332	$	—
	December 31, 2012	$	1,316	$	695		$	471	$	860			$	3,342		$	3,922	$	—		$	7,264	$	1,473	$	—
	September 30, 2013	$	2,096	$	1,313		$	905	$	910			$	5,224		$	4,565	$	—		$	9,789	$	1,804	$	—
	Unsecured long-term consumer loans:
	December 31, 2013	$	3,659	$	3,716		$	1,551	$	31,966			$	40,892		$	73,386	$	2,159		$	116,437	$	1,956	$	31,966
	December 31, 2012	$	5,485	$	2,200		$	18,852	$	13,214			$	39,751		$	43,664	$	(1,933	)	$	81,482	$	624	$	13,214
	September 30, 2013	$	8,909	$	5,354		$	1,584	$	29,492			$	45,339		$	63,467	$	(674	)	$	108,132	$	972	$	29,492
	* Unsecured short-term consumer loans amounts are included for periods after the acquisition of Go Cash.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis	'
	The tables below present our financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013:
		December 31, 2013			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity):				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		(in thousands)
	Marketable equity securities	$	2,092		$	2,092	$	—	$	—
	Forward contracts	1,952			—		1,952		—
	Contingent consideration	(16,120		)	—		—		(16,120		)
	Net financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity)	$	(12,076	)	$	2,092	$	1,952	$	(16,120	)
		December 31, 2012			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity):				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		(in thousands)
	Marketable equity securities	$	4,588		$	4,588	$	—	$	—
	Contingent consideration	(28,386		)	—		—		(28,386		)
	Net financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity)	$	(23,798	)	$	4,588	$	—	$	(28,386	)
		September 30, 2013			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity):				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		(in thousands)
	Marketable equity securities	$	2,339		$	2,339	$	—	$	—
	Forward contracts	1,813			—		1,813		—
	Contingent consideration	(16,089		)	—		—		(16,089		)
	Net financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity)	$	(11,937	)	$	2,339	$	1,813	$	(16,089	)
Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet	'
	Our financial assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013, that are not measured at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are as follows:
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2013		Fair Value Measurement Using
							Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Financial assets:	(in thousands)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	38,486		$	38,486	$	38,486	$	—		$	—
	Restricted cash	4,019			4,019		4,019		—			—
	Pawn loans	153,421			153,421		—		—			153,421
	Consumer loans, net	82,807			90,377		—		—			90,377
	Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,842			30,842		—		—			30,842
	Consumer loan fees receivable, net	40,181			40,181		—		—			40,181
	Restricted cash, non-current	2,742			2,742		2,742		—			—
	Non-current consumer loans, net	60,750			69,309		—		—			69,309
	Total	$	413,248		$	429,377	$	45,247	$	—		$	384,130
	Temporary equity:
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	57,578		$	55,557	$	—	$	—		$	55,557
	Financial liabilities:
	Domestic line of credit	$	146,500		$	146,500	$	—	$	146,500		$	—
	Foreign currency lines of credit	32,838			33,801		—		33,801			—
	Securitization borrowing facility	32,147			32,225		32,225		—			—
	Unsecured Notes	36,381			36,673		16,523		20,150			—
	Secured Notes	4,160			4,001		—		4,001			—
	Total	$	252,026		$	253,200	$	48,748	$	204,452		$	—
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value
		December 31, 2012			December 31, 2012		Fair Value Measurement Using
							Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Financial assets:	(in thousands)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	46,668		$	46,668	$	46,668	$	—		$	—
	Restricted cash	1,133			1,133		1,133		—			—
	Pawn loans	162,150			162,150		—		—			162,150
	Consumer loans, net	40,470			43,374		—		—			43,374
	Pawn service charges receivable, net	31,077			31,077		—		—			31,077
	Consumer loan fees receivable, net	34,073			34,073		—		—			34,073
	Restricted cash, non-current	1,994			1,994		1,994		—			—
	Non-current consumer loans, net	66,615			80,199		—		—			80,199
	Total	$	384,180		$	400,668	$	49,795	$	—		$	350,873
	Temporary equity:
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	49,323		$	49,323	$	—	$	—		$	49,323
	Financial liabilities:
	Domestic line of credit	$	142,600		$	142,600	$	—	$	142,600		$	—
	Foreign currency lines of credit	33,652			33,924		—		33,924			—
	Securitization borrowing facility	32,338			32,430		32,430		—			—
	Unsecured Notes	22,560			21,839		—		21,839			—
	Secured Notes	4,390			4,205		—		4,205			—
	Total	$	235,540		$	234,998	$	32,430	$	202,568		$	—
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair Value
		September 30, 2013			September 30, 2013		Fair Value Measurement Using
							Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Financial assets:	(in thousands)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	36,317		$	36,317	$	36,317	$	—		$	—
	Restricted cash	3,312			3,312		3,312		—			—
	Pawn loans	156,637			156,637		—		—			156,637
	Consumer loans, net	64,515			74,979		—		—			74,979
	Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,362			30,362		—		—			30,362
	Consumer loan fees receivable, net	36,588			36,588		—		—			36,588
	Restricted cash, non-current	2,156			2,156		2,156		—			—
	Non-current consumer loans, net	69,991			89,693		—		—			89,693
	Total	$	399,878		$	430,044	$	41,785	$	—		$	388,259
	Temporary equity:
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	55,393		$	55,557	$	—	$	—		$	55,557
	Financial liabilities:
	Domestic line of credit	$	140,900		$	140,900	$	—	$	140,900		$	—
	Foreign currency lines of credit	30,310			31,832		—		31,832			—
Securitization borrowing facility	31,951			32,027		32,027		—			—
Unsecured Notes	39,029			38,734		15,686		23,048			—
Secured Notes	4,185			4,026		—		4,026			—
Total	$	246,375		$	247,519	$	47,713	$	199,806		$	—

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Fair value of derivative financial instruments	'
	The following tables set forth certain information regarding our derivative instruments:
			Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
	Derivative Instrument	Balance Sheet Location	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		September 30, 2013
			(in thousands)
	Designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forwards	Other assets, net	$	1,952	$	—	$	1,813
Derivative financial instruments gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	'
			Amount of Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
			Three Months Ended December 31,
	Derivative Instrument	Location of Loss	2013		2012
			(in thousands)
	Designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forwards	Effective portion of cash flow hedge	$	101	$	—
Derivative financial instruments gain (loss) recognized in income	'
			Amount of Loss on Derivatives Reclassified into Income from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)
			Three Months Ended December 31,
	Derivative Instrument	Location of Loss	2013		2012
			(in thousands)
	Designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forwards	Interest expense / other income	$	245	$	—

Supplemental_Consolidated_Fina1

Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Information on accounts receivable, net, inventories, net, property and equipment, net	'
	The following table provides information on net amounts included in pawn service charges receivable, consumer loan fees, inventories and property and equipment:
		December 31,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013
		(in thousands)
	Pawn service charges receivable:
	Gross pawn service charges receivable	$	38,571		$	40,220		$	40,336
	Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(7,729		)	(9,143		)	(9,974		)
	Pawn service charges receivable, net	$	30,842		$	31,077		$	30,362
	Consumer loan fees receivable:
	Gross consumer loan fees receivable	$	43,215		$	38,151		$	38,355
	Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees receivable	(3,034		)	(4,078		)	(1,767		)
	Consumer loan fees receivable, net	$	40,181		$	34,073		$	36,588
	Inventory:
	Inventory, gross	$	147,975		$	126,458		$	149,446
	Inventory reserves	(5,264		)	(6,187		)	(4,246		)
	Inventory, net	$	142,711		$	120,271		$	145,200
	Property and equipment:
	Property and equipment, gross	$	225,634		$	273,271		$	291,245
	Accumulated depreciation	(111,095		)	(159,189		)	(174,964		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	114,539		$	114,082		$	116,281
Other Supplemental Information	'
	Our current carrying value of expected losses and maximum exposure for losses on letters of credit, if all brokered loans defaulted and none was collected, is summarized below.
		December 31,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013
		(in thousands)
	Consumer loans:
	Expected LOC losses	$	3,041		$	2,363		$	2,623
	Maximum exposure for LOC losses	$	35,592		$	33,089		$	33,380
	Exposure secured by titles to customers’ automobiles	$	9,947		$	8,960		$	9,893

Organization_and_Summary_of_Si2

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 26, 2013
Grupo Finmart [Member]	'	'
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Ownership interest in subsidiaries	60.00%	60.00%
TUYO [Member]	'	'
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Ownership interest in subsidiaries	51.00%	'

Discontinued_Operations_Operat

Discontinued Operations - Operating Losses by Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Net revenues	($150)	$2,462
Operating expenses	677	4,355
Operating loss from discontinued operations before taxes	-827	-1,893
Total termination gain related to the reorganization	-2,557	0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes	1,730	-1,893
Income tax benefit	-248	187
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	1,482	-1,706
United States and Canada Operations [Member]	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Net revenues	185	1,514
Operating expenses	287	3,133
Operating loss from discontinued operations before taxes	-102	-1,619
Total termination gain related to the reorganization	-640	0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes	538	-1,619
Income tax benefit	111	105
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	649	-1,514
Latin America [Member]	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Net revenues	-335	948
Operating expenses	390	1,222
Operating loss from discontinued operations before taxes	-725	-274
Total termination gain related to the reorganization	-1,917	0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes	1,192	-274
Income tax benefit	-359	82
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$833	($192)

Discontinued_Operations_Additi

Discontinued Operations - Additional Disclosures (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
		Store
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of store closings	'	107	'
Pre-tax gains related to discontinued operations	$2,557,000	'	$0
Accrued severance and lease termination costs related to discontinued operations	3,800,000	'	'
Cash payments for termination costs	1,700,000	'	'
Total revenues	2,600,000	'	4,500,000
Mexico	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of store closings	'	57	'
Canada	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of store closings	'	29	'
United States	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of store closings	'	20	'
Jewelry Store [Member] | Mexico	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of store closings	'	52	'
Jewelry Store [Member] | United States	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of store closings	'	1	'
Contract Termination [Member]	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax gains related to discontinued operations	1,800,000	'	'
Inventory Write-down [Member]	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax gains related to discontinued operations	$600,000	'	'

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Go Cash, LLC [Member]	'
Current assets:	'
Pawn loans	$0
Consumer loans, net	0
Service charges and fees receivable, net	23
Inventory, net	0
Prepaid expenses and other assets	120
Total current assets	143
Property and equipment, net	268
Goodwill	44,020
Intangible assets	11,215
Non-current consumer loans, net	0
Other assets	124
Total assets	55,770
Current liabilities:	'
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	202
Customer layaway deposits	0
Total current liabilities	202
Total liabilities	202
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0
Net assets acquired	55,568
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes	44,020
Go Cash, LLC [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member]	'
Definite-lived intangible assets acquired:	'
Definite lived intangible assets	0	[1]
Go Cash, LLC [Member] | Internally developed software [Member]	'
Definite-lived intangible assets acquired:	'
Definite lived intangible assets	11,000	[1]
Go Cash, LLC [Member] | Contractual Relationship [Member]	'
Definite-lived intangible assets acquired:	'
Definite lived intangible assets	0	[1]
Go Cash, LLC [Member] | Domain Name [Member]	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired:	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	215
Other Acquisitions [Member]	'
Current assets:	'
Pawn loans	5,714
Consumer loans, net	902
Service charges and fees receivable, net	714
Inventory, net	2,441
Prepaid expenses and other assets	508
Total current assets	10,279
Property and equipment, net	1,078
Goodwill	17,187
Intangible assets	619
Non-current consumer loans, net	3,011
Other assets	314
Total assets	32,488
Current liabilities:	'
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	560
Customer layaway deposits	103
Total current liabilities	663
Total liabilities	663
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	2,836
Net assets acquired	28,989
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes	0
Other Acquisitions [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member]	'
Definite-lived intangible assets acquired:	'
Definite lived intangible assets	30	[1]
Other Acquisitions [Member] | Internally developed software [Member]	'
Definite-lived intangible assets acquired:	'
Definite lived intangible assets	66	[1]
Other Acquisitions [Member] | Contractual Relationship [Member]	'
Definite-lived intangible assets acquired:	'
Definite lived intangible assets	523	[1]
Other Acquisitions [Member] | Domain Name [Member]	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired:	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$0
[1]	The weighted average useful life of definite-lived intangible assets acquired is five years.

Acquisitions_Details_Textual

Acquisitions (Details Textual) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 19, 2013

Nov. 12, 2013

Dec. 20, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 02, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Nov. 02, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 26, 2013

Apr. 26, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 29, 2013

Go Cash, LLC [Member]

Go Cash, LLC [Member]

Go Cash, LLC [Member]

Go Cash, LLC [Member]

Go Cash, LLC [Member]

TUYO [Member]

Mexico

Arizona

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Unsecured Long Term Consumer Loans [Member]

TUYO [Member]

Store

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Fondo ACH, SA de CV [Member]

Fondo ACH, SA de CV [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Store

TUYO [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total purchase price of loan portfolio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$15,700,000

Liabilities assumed

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contingent consideration arrangements, range of outcomes, period

'

'

'

'

'

'4 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'4 years

'

'

Total consideration

'

'

'

'

'

55,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred consideration, future payment, multiplier

'

'

'

'

'

6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase price

'

'

'

'

'

50,800,000

'

'

1,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

3,500,000

'

'

Number of Stores

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payment for business acquisition

'

'

'

5,000,000

6,000,000

27,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,700,000

'

'

Deferred consideration

'

'

'

'

'

12,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred consideration, term of remaining installment payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity interest issued, shares

'

'

'

'

'

1,400,198

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of contingent consideration payments

16,100,000

28,400,000

'

'

'

'

4,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Revenue of acquiree, actual

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net loss of acquiree, actual

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,800,000

400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership interest in subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51.00%

'

'

'

60.00%

60.00%

'

'

'

Number of financial services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12

'

'

'

'

'

'

Sellers put option, exercise period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'12 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Discount for lack of control

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Discount for lack of marketability

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisition interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

Transaction related expenses

0

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average useful life of definite-lived intangible assets acquired

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Measurement period adjustments, decrease, property and equipment, net

'

600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Measurement period adjustment, decrease, intangible assets

'

1,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Measurement period adjustments, increase, noncurrent liabilities

'

4,800,000

4,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Measurement period adjustments, increase, other assets and liabilities

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill adjustment, increase

'

$6,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings_per_Share_Details

Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share	'	'
Net income from continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$21,087	$32,423
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	1,482	-1,706
Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$22,569	$30,717
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock	54,332	52,049
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock	30	63
Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents	54,362	52,112
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.:	'	'
Continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc. (in dollars per share)	$0.39	$0.62
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.03	($0.03)
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.42	$0.59
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.:	'	'
Continuing operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc. (in dollars per share)	$0.39	$0.62
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.03	($0.03)
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.42	$0.59
Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	257	39

Strategic_Investments_Details

Strategic Investments (Details) (Cash Converters International Limited [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash Converters International Limited [Member]	'	'
Summary of financial information for Cash Converters International Limited	'	'
Current assets	$163,606	$137,646
Non-current assets	153,279	129,274
Total assets	316,885	266,920
Current liabilities	95,757	45,392
Non-current liabilities	451	31,928
Shareholders' equity	220,677	189,600
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	316,885	266,920
Gross revenues	280,059	241,924
Gross profit	183,368	162,598
Profit for the year (net income)	$33,754	$30,366

Strategic_Investments_Details_

Strategic Investments (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments	'	'	'
Recorded value	$97,424	$97,085	$144,232
Albemarle & Bond Holdings [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments	'	'	'
Recorded value	7,902	9,439	54,559
Fair value	4,871	9,439	57,402
Cash Converters International Limited [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments	'	'	'
Recorded value	89,522	87,645	89,673
Fair value	$117,778	$165,663	$164,633

Strategic_Investments_Details_1

Strategic Investments (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
			Albemarle & Bond Holdings [Member]	Albemarle & Bond Holdings [Member]	Cash Converters International Limited [Member]	Cash Converters International Limited [Member]	Cash Converters International Limited [Member]	Equity Method Investments [Member]
						Store
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of common shares owned	'	'	16,644,640	'	'	136,848,000	'	'
Percentage of common shares owned	'	'	30.00%	'	'	33.00%	'	'
Number of owned and franchise stores	'	'	'	'	'	700	'	'
Number of shares acquired	'	'	'	'	12,430,000	'	'	'
Payments to acquire equity method investment	$0	$11,018,000	'	'	$11,000,000	'	'	'
Total cost of common shares owned	'	'	27,600,000	'	68,800,000	'	'	'
Income from investment, period	'	'	'3 months	'	'	'3 months	'	'
Percentage Increase in total assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	32.00%	'
Percentage change in net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	12.00%	'
Impairment of investments	'	'	'	42,500,000	'	'	'	'
Impairment of investments, net of tax	'	'	'	$28,700,000	'	'	'	'
Estimation of fair value, number of days after period end	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'18 days

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	$434,835	$433,300	$434,671	$374,663
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	18,916	18,842	18,873	'
Definite-lived intangible assets	46,262	43,030	40,689	'
Intangible assets, net	65,178	61,872	59,562	'
Pawn Licenses [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	8,836	8,836	8,836	'
Trade Name [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	9,865	9,791	9,822	'
Domain Name [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	215	215	215	'
Real Estate Finders' Fees [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Definite-lived intangible assets	893	902	943	'
Non-compete Agreements [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Definite-lived intangible assets	563	673	1,060	'
Favorable Lease [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Definite-lived intangible assets	590	614	695	'
Franchise Rights [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Definite-lived intangible assets	1,322	1,388	1,485	'
Deferred Financing Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Definite-lived intangible assets	7,087	5,033	6,402	'
Contractual Relationship [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Definite-lived intangible assets	11,796	12,106	12,919	'
Internally Developed Software [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Definite-lived intangible assets	23,787	22,088	16,906	'
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Definite-lived intangible assets	$224	$226	$279	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment	'	'
Beginning Balance	$433,300	$374,663
Acquisitions	'	61,146
Effect of foreign currency translation changes	1,535	-1,138
Ending Balance	434,835	434,671
U.S. & Canada Operations [Member]	'	'
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment	'	'
Beginning Balance	283,199	224,306
Acquisitions	'	58,924
Effect of foreign currency translation changes	0	0
Ending Balance	283,199	283,230
Latin America [Member]	'	'
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment	'	'
Beginning Balance	110,209	110,401
Acquisitions	'	2,222
Effect of foreign currency translation changes	673	-1,138
Ending Balance	110,882	111,485
Other International [Member]	'	'
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment	'	'
Beginning Balance	39,892	39,956
Acquisitions	'	0
Effect of foreign currency translation changes	862	0
Ending Balance	$40,754	$39,956

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Classification of amortization recognized as expense	'	'
Amortization expense in continuing operations	$1,940	$714
Operations expense	30	35
Interest expense	890	764
Total expense from the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets	$2,860	$1,513

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Estimate of the amount and classification of amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets	'
Amortization Expense, 2014	$6,546
Amortization Expense, 2015	7,427
Amortization Expense, 2016	6,979
Amortization Expense, 2017	6,757
Amortization Expense, 2018	4,330
Operations Expense, 2014	90
Operations Expense, 2015	109
Operations Expense, 2016	106
Operations Expense, 2017	106
Operations Expense, 2018	106
Interest Expense, 2014	2,834
Interest Expense, 2015	2,158
Interest Expense, 2016	1,020
Interest Expense, 2017	334
Interest Expense, 2018	$7

Longterm_Debt_and_Capital_Leas2

Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total long-term obligations	$252,812,000	$247,299,000	$236,844,000
Less current portion	17,270,000	30,969,000	28,095,000
Total long-term and capital lease obligations	235,542,000	216,330,000	208,749,000
Debt Premium	409,000	724,000	1,764,000
Debt premium, current	280,000	543,000	1,353,000
Debt premium, noncurrent	129,000	181,000	411,000
Recourse to EZCORP [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital lease obligations	786,000	924,000	1,304,000
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Recourse to EZCORP [Member] | Domestic line of credit up to $200 million due 2015 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	200,000,000	'	'
Carrying Amount	146,500,000	140,900,000	142,600,000
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | 10% unsecured notes due 2013 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate	10.00%	'	'
Carrying Amount	0	503,000	937,000
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | 15% unsecured notes due 2013 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate	15.00%	'	'
Carrying Amount	0	12,884,000	13,844,000
Debt Premium	0	244,000	1,052,000
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | 10% unsecured notes due 2014 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate	10.00%	'	'
Carrying Amount	7,703,000	8,925,000	2,257,000
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | 11% unsecured notes due 2014 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate	11.00%	'	'
Carrying Amount	110,000	110,000	5,086,000
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | 9% unsecured notes due 2015 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate	9.00%	'	'
Carrying Amount	16,546,000	16,068,000	0
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | 10% unsecured notes due 2015 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate	10.00%	'	'
Carrying Amount	420,000	418,000	314,000
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | 15% secured notes due 2015 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate	15.00%	'	'
Carrying Amount	0	4,185,000	4,390,000
Debt Premium	0	381,000	539,000
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | 10% unsecured notes due 2016 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate	10.00%	'	'
Carrying Amount	121,000	121,000	122,000
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | 12% secured notes due 2017 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate	12.00%	'	'
Carrying Amount	4,160,000	0	0
Debt Premium	333,000	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | 12% unsecured notes due 2019 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate	12.00%	'	'
Carrying Amount	11,481,000	0	0
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | Foreign Currency Line of Credit [Member] | Unsecured, variable interest foreign currency line of credit	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying Amount	0	0	38,000
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | Foreign Currency Line of Credit [Member] | Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $4 million due 2014 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	4,000,000	'	'
Carrying Amount	871,000	1,207,000	2,256,000
Debt Premium	76,000	99,000	173,000
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | Foreign Currency Line of Credit [Member] | Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $19 million due 2015 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	19,000,000	'	'
Carrying Amount	4,138,000	6,281,000	14,146,000
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | Foreign Currency Line of Credit [Member] | Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $5 million due 2016 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	5,000,000	'	'
Carrying Amount	4,867,000	0	0
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | Foreign Currency Line of Credit [Member] | Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $23 million due 2017 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	23,000,000	'	'
Carrying Amount	22,962,000	22,822,000	17,212,000
Debt Premium	0	0	0
Non-recourse to EZCORP [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Consumer loans facility due 2017 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying Amount	32,147,000	31,951,000	32,338,000
Debt Premium	$0	$0	$0

Longterm_Debt_and_Capital_Leas3

Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details Textual) (USD $)

Jan. 30, 2012

Jan. 30, 2012

Jan. 30, 2012

Jan. 30, 2012

10-May-11

Dec. 31, 2013

31-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 30, 2012

Jan. 30, 2012

Jan. 30, 2012

Jul. 10, 2012

Jun. 30, 2013

15-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

15-May-13

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Domestic Line of Credit [Member]

Domestic Line of Credit [Member]

Domestic Line of Credit [Member]

Domestic Line of Credit [Member]

Domestic Line of Credit [Member]

Letter of Credit [Member]

Foreign Line of Credit [Member]

Foreign Line of Credit [Member]

Foreign Line of Credit [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

EZCorp, Inc [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

15% secured notes due 2015 [Member]

banks

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

9% unsecured notes due 2015 [Member]

9% unsecured notes due 2015 [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Mexican Interbank Equilibrium [Member]

Grupo Finmart [Member]

Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $4 million due 2014 [Member]

Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $19 million due 2015 [Member]

Secured foreign currency line of credit up to $5 million due 2016 [Member]

Consumer loans facility due 2017 [Member]

Consumer loans facility due 2017 [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

9% unsecured notes due 2015 [Member]

Consumer loans facility due 2017 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of banks involved in line of credit facility

'

'

'

'

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maturity period of new credit agreement

'

'

'

'

'4 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

$175,000,000

'

$200,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit potential maximum

'

'

'

'

225,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt repaid and retired

'

'

'

'

17,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate description

'

'

'

'

'LIBOR plus 200 to 275 basis points or the banks' base rate plus 100 to 175 basis points

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitment fee description

'

'

'

'

'commitment fee of 37.5 to 50.0 basis points depending on our leverage ratio calculated at the end of each quarter

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility, amount outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

146,500,000

'

'

'

3,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

32,100,000

'

'

Remaining borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

50,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage interest

60.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate to the lenders

'

5.00%

10.00%

'

'

'

'

2.00%

2.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.50%

'

Bank base rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

1.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitment fee on unused amount of credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.38%

0.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Frequency of periodic payment

'

'

'

'monthly payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'monthly payments

'monthly payments

'monthly payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

Monthly payment

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

400,000

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stated interest rate

'

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.00%

'

'

'

Expiration period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

'

'

'

Revolving credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

114,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit, interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.30%

'

'

Debt, face amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,000,000

30,000,000

'

'

'

Aggregate principal amount receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$14,000,000

Common_Stock_Options_and_Stock2

Common Stock, Options and Stock Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Compensation costs included in net income	'	'
Gross compensation costs	$1,236	$925
Income tax benefits	-425	-299
Net compensation expense	$811	$626
Stock options exercised, shares	0	0

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte2

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	$55,393	$53,681
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest	'	2,836
Sale of additional shares to parent	'	-7,981
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,826	1,438
Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	359	-651
Ending balance	$57,578	$49,323

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte3

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 14, 2012	Nov. 13, 2012	Nov. 02, 2012	Aug. 02, 2013
		Cash Genie [Member]	Cash Genie [Member]	TUYO [Member]	Cash Genie [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	'	95.00%	72.00%	51.00%	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Additional Ownership Percentage by Parent	'	23.00%	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock due to purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest	$10,404,000	$10,400,000	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	'	5.00%	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock due to purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest, shares	'	592,461	'	'	'
Payments to acquire additional interest in subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	$600,000
Ownership percentage interest	'	'	'	'	100.00%

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Effective income tax rate from continued operations	30.10%	33.00%
Effective income tax rate from discontinued operations	14.30%	-9.90%

Operating_Segment_Information_1

Operating Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues:	'	'
Merchandise sales	$105,587	$94,604
Jewelry scrapping sales	27,703	44,709
Pawn service charges	64,133	65,400
Consumer loan fees and interest	66,329	63,134
Other revenues	5,605	4,814
Total revenues	269,357	272,661
Merchandise cost of goods sold	63,588	54,945
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold	20,020	31,305
Consumer loan bad debt expense (benefit)	18,432	13,521
Net revenues	167,317	172,890
Segment expenses (income):	'	'
Operations	112,769	103,285
Depreciation	5,829	4,867
Amortization	1,295	608
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	-6,312	29
Interest expense (income), net	3,151	2,630
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates	-1,271	-5,038
Other (income) expense	-59	-53
Segment contribution (loss)	51,915	66,562
Administrative	15,745	13,671
Depreciation	7,466	6,560
Amortization	1,940	714
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	-6,290	29
Interest expense, net	4,332	3,637
Other income	-168	-501
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	32,794	50,533
Income tax expense	9,881	16,672
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	22,913	33,861
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	1,482	-1,706
Net income	24,395	32,155
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,826	1,438
Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	22,569	30,717
U.S. & Canada Operations [Member]	'	'
Revenues:	'	'
Merchandise sales	88,890	79,704
Jewelry scrapping sales	25,925	41,988
Pawn service charges	57,069	58,197
Consumer loan fees and interest	48,702	44,328
Other revenues	485	2,791
Total revenues	221,071	227,008
Merchandise cost of goods sold	53,047	46,322
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold	18,570	29,074
Consumer loan bad debt expense (benefit)	15,556	10,928
Net revenues	133,898	140,684
Segment expenses (income):	'	'
Operations	90,682	84,572
Depreciation	4,267	3,691
Amortization	652	147
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	-6,318	29
Interest expense (income), net	5	17
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates	0	0
Other (income) expense	0	-4
Segment contribution (loss)	44,610	52,232
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	649	-1,514
Latin America [Member]	'	'
Revenues:	'	'
Merchandise sales	16,697	14,900
Jewelry scrapping sales	1,778	2,721
Pawn service charges	7,064	7,203
Consumer loan fees and interest	14,293	11,877
Other revenues	5,122	1,641
Total revenues	44,954	38,342
Merchandise cost of goods sold	10,541	8,623
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold	1,450	2,231
Consumer loan bad debt expense (benefit)	1,391	-1,048
Net revenues	31,572	28,536
Segment expenses (income):	'	'
Operations	18,382	14,635
Depreciation	1,459	1,105
Amortization	617	435
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	6	0
Interest expense (income), net	3,148	2,613
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates	0	0
Other (income) expense	-30	20
Segment contribution (loss)	7,990	9,728
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	833	-192
Other International [Member]	'	'
Revenues:	'	'
Merchandise sales	0	0
Jewelry scrapping sales	0	0
Pawn service charges	0	0
Consumer loan fees and interest	3,334	6,929
Other revenues	-2	382
Total revenues	3,332	7,311
Merchandise cost of goods sold	0	0
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold	0	0
Consumer loan bad debt expense (benefit)	1,485	3,641
Net revenues	1,847	3,670
Segment expenses (income):	'	'
Operations	3,705	4,078
Depreciation	103	71
Amortization	26	26
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	0	0
Interest expense (income), net	-2	0
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates	-1,271	-5,038
Other (income) expense	-29	-69
Segment contribution (loss)	-685	4,602
Corporate [Member]	'	'
Segment expenses (income):	'	'
Administrative	15,745	13,671
Depreciation	1,637	1,693
Amortization	645	106
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	22	'
Interest expense, net	1,181	1,007
Other income	($109)	($448)

Operating_Segment_Information_2

Operating Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	$269,357	$272,661
U.S. [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	217,486	224,035
Mexico [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	44,954	38,342
Canada [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	3,585	2,973
U.K. [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	$3,332	$7,311

Allowance_for_Losses_and_Credi2

Allowance for Losses and Credit Quality of Financing Receivables (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Unsecured Short-term consumer loans [Member]	'	'
Allowance for losses on consumer loans	'	'
Allowance Balance at Beginning of Period	$2,928	$2,390
Charge-offs	-12,202	-12,295
Recoveries	4,195	4,894
Provision	7,915	7,604
Translation Adjustment	12	0
Allowance Balance at End of Period	2,848	2,593
Financing Receivable at End of Period	22,870	23,029
Secured Short-term consumer loans [Member]	'	'
Allowance for losses on consumer loans	'	'
Allowance Balance at Beginning of Period	1,804	942
Charge-offs	-16,686	-9,220
Recoveries	15,182	8,142
Provision	2,032	1,609
Translation Adjustment	0	0
Allowance Balance at End of Period	2,332	1,473
Financing Receivable at End of Period	11,386	7,264
Unsecured Long-term consumer loans [Member]	'	'
Allowance for losses on consumer loans	'	'
Allowance Balance at Beginning of Period	972	623
Charge-offs	-841	-160
Recoveries	431	1,221
Provision	1,391	-1,053	[1]
Translation Adjustment	3	-7
Allowance Balance at End of Period	1,956	624
Financing Receivable at End of Period	$116,437	$81,482
[1]	Benefit in unsecured long-term consumer loan provision is due to the sale of past due loans and recoveries of loans previously written-off.

Allowance_for_Losses_and_Credi3

Allowance for Losses and Credit Quality of Financing Receivables (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Unsecured Short Term Consumer Loans [Member]	'		'		'
Aging analysis of past due financing receivables	'		'		'
Investment 1 to 30 days past due	$66	[1]	$113	[1]	'
Investment 31 to 60 days past due	289	[1]	285	[1]	'
Investment 61 to 90 days past due	81	[1]	257	[1]	'
Investment greater than 90 Days past due	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Investment past due	436	[1]	655	[1]	'
Current receivable	119	[1]	214	[1]	'
Fair value adjustment	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Total Financing Receivable	555	[1]	869	[1]	'
Allowance Balance	267	[1]	464	[1]	'
Investment 90 days past due and still accruing	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Secured Short-term consumer loans [Member]	'		'		'
Aging analysis of past due financing receivables	'		'		'
Investment 1 to 30 days past due	2,629		2,096		1,316
Investment 31 to 60 days past due	1,366		1,313		695
Investment 61 to 90 days past due	1,123		905		471
Investment greater than 90 Days past due	1,398		910		860
Investment past due	6,516		5,224		3,342
Current receivable	4,870		4,565		3,922
Fair value adjustment	0		0		0
Total Financing Receivable	11,386		9,789		7,264
Allowance Balance	2,332		1,804		1,473
Investment 90 days past due and still accruing	0		0		0
Unsecured Long-term consumer loans [Member]	'		'		'
Aging analysis of past due financing receivables	'		'		'
Investment 1 to 30 days past due	3,659		8,909		5,485
Investment 31 to 60 days past due	3,716		5,354		2,200
Investment 61 to 90 days past due	1,551		1,584		18,852
Investment greater than 90 Days past due	31,966		29,492		13,214
Investment past due	40,892		45,339		39,751
Current receivable	73,386		63,467		43,664
Fair value adjustment	2,159		-674		-1,933
Total Financing Receivable	116,437		108,132		81,482
Allowance Balance	1,956		972		624
Investment 90 days past due and still accruing	$31,966		$29,492		$13,214
[1]	Unsecured short-term consumer loans amounts are included for periods after the acquisition of Go Cash.

Allowance_for_Losses_and_Credi4

Allowance for Losses and Credit Quality of Financing Receivables (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 29, 2013	Oct. 21, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	payment		Grupo Finmart [Member]	Grupo Finmart [Member]	Grupo Finmart [Member]
			Unsecured Long Term Consumer Loans [Member]	Unsecured Long Term Consumer Loans [Member]	Unsecured Long Term Consumer Loans [Member]
			loan	loan
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Description of Defaulted Payment, Number of Delinquent Payments	1	'	'	'	'
Description of Defaulted Loan, Number of Delinquent Payments, Minimum	1	'	'	'	'
Description of Defaulted Loan, Number of Delinquent Payments	2	'	'	'	'
Past due period on auto title loans	'90 days	'	'	'	'
Reserve percentage of loan over 90 days past due	100.00%	'	'	'	'
Past due period on consumer loans	'60 days	'	'	'	'
Reserve percentage of loan over 60 days past due	100.00%	'	'	'	'
Number of payroll withholding loans in portfolio sold	'	'	'	14,500	'
Book value of loan portfolio	'	'	'	$14,700,000	'
Sale of loan portfolio	'	'	'	19,300,000	'
Gain on sale of loan portfolio	4,543,000	0	'	4,600,000	'
Number of payroll withholding loans in portfolio purchased	'	'	10,500	'	'
Total purchase price of loan portfolio	'	'	15,700,000	'	'
Fair value of loan portfolio	'	'	13,400,000	'	'
Minimum payment of total purchase price	'	'	11,500,000	'	'
Payment to acquire loan portfolio	'	'	10,400,000	'	'
Payment to acquire loan portfolio over next year	'	'	1,100,000	'	'
Deferred consideration	'	'	'	'	$4,200,000
Deferred consideration, term of payment	'	'	'12 months	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Estimated Fair Value [Member]

Estimated Fair Value [Member]

Estimated Fair Value [Member]

Level 1 [Member]

Level 1 [Member]

Level 1 [Member]

Level 2 [Member]

Level 2 [Member]

Level 2 [Member]

Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 [Member]

Go Cash, LLC [Member]

Go Cash, LLC [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis

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Marketable equity securities

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$2,092,000

$2,339,000

$4,588,000

$2,092,000

$2,339,000

$4,588,000

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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Forward contracts

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1,952,000

1,813,000

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0

0

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1,952,000

1,813,000

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0

0

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Contingent consideration

-28,400,000

-16,100,000

-16,120,000

-16,089,000

-28,386,000

0

0

0

0

0

0

-16,120,000

-16,089,000

-28,386,000

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-4,800,000

Net financial assets (liabilities or temporary equity)

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-12,076,000

-11,937,000

-23,798,000

2,092,000

2,339,000

4,588,000

1,952,000

1,813,000

0

-16,120,000

-16,089,000

-28,386,000

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Contingent consideration liability

28,400,000

16,100,000

16,120,000

16,089,000

28,386,000

0

0

0

0

0

0

16,120,000

16,089,000

28,386,000

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4,800,000

Accretion expense

200,000

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Additional contingent consideration

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$4,800,000

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Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$38,486	$36,317	$46,668
Restricted cash	4,019	3,312	1,133
Pawn loans	153,421	156,637	162,150
Consumer loans, net	82,807	64,515	40,470
Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,842	30,362	31,077
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	40,181	36,588	34,073
Restricted cash, non-current	2,742	2,156	1,994
Non-current consumer loans, net	60,750	69,991	66,615
Total	413,248	399,878	384,180
Temporary equity:	'	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	57,578	55,393	49,323
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Total	252,026	246,375	235,540
Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	38,486	36,317	46,668
Restricted cash	4,019	3,312	1,133
Pawn loans	153,421	156,637	162,150
Consumer loans, net	90,377	74,979	43,374
Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,842	30,362	31,077
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	40,181	36,588	34,073
Restricted cash, non-current	2,742	2,156	1,994
Non-current consumer loans, net	69,309	89,693	80,199
Total	429,377	430,044	400,668
Temporary equity:	'	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	55,557	55,557	49,323
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Total	253,200	247,519	234,998
Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	38,486	36,317	46,668
Restricted cash	4,019	3,312	1,133
Pawn loans	0	0	0
Consumer loans, net	0	0	0
Pawn service charges receivable, net	0	0	0
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	0	0	0
Restricted cash, non-current	2,742	2,156	1,994
Non-current consumer loans, net	0	0	0
Total	45,247	41,785	49,795
Temporary equity:	'	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0	0
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Total	48,748	47,713	32,430
Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0	0
Pawn loans	0	0	0
Consumer loans, net	0	0	0
Pawn service charges receivable, net	0	0	0
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	0	0	0
Restricted cash, non-current	0	0	0
Non-current consumer loans, net	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Temporary equity:	'	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0	0
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Total	204,452	199,806	202,568
Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0	0
Pawn loans	153,421	156,637	162,150
Consumer loans, net	90,377	74,979	43,374
Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,842	30,362	31,077
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	40,181	36,588	34,073
Restricted cash, non-current	0	0	0
Non-current consumer loans, net	69,309	89,693	80,199
Total	384,130	388,259	350,873
Temporary equity:	'	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	55,557	55,557	49,323
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Total	0	0	0
Domestic Line of Credit [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	146,500	140,900	142,600
Domestic Line of Credit [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	146,500	140,900	142,600
Domestic Line of Credit [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	0	0	0
Domestic Line of Credit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	146,500	140,900	142,600
Domestic Line of Credit [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Line of Credit [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	32,838	30,310	33,652
Foreign Currency Line of Credit [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	33,801	31,832	33,924
Foreign Currency Line of Credit [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Line of Credit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	33,801	31,832	33,924
Foreign Currency Line of Credit [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	0	0	0
Securitization Borrowing Facility [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	32,147	31,951	32,338
Securitization Borrowing Facility [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	32,225	32,027	32,430
Securitization Borrowing Facility [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	32,225	32,027	32,430
Securitization Borrowing Facility [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	0	0	0
Securitization Borrowing Facility [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Line of credit	0	0	0
Unsecured Notes [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes	36,381	39,029	22,560
Unsecured Notes [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes	36,673	38,734	21,839
Unsecured Notes [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes	16,523	15,686	0
Unsecured Notes [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes	20,150	23,048	21,839
Unsecured Notes [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes	0	0	0
Secured Notes [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes	4,160	4,185	4,390
Secured Notes [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes	4,001	4,026	4,205
Secured Notes [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes	0	0	0
Secured Notes [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes	4,001	4,026	4,205
Secured Notes [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes	$0	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail2

Fair Value Measurements (Details Textuals)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Pawn Loan [Member]	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'
Fair value assumptions, period of estimation	'2 months
U.S. Pawn Loan [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'
Loan term	'60 days
U.S. Pawn Loan [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'
Loan term	'120 days
Mexican Pawn Loan [Member]	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'
Loan term	'40 days
All Entities Excluding Grupo Finart [Member] | Consumer Loan [Member]	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'
Loan term	'12 months
Grupo Finmart [Member] | Consumer Loan [Member]	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'
Loan term	'30 months
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Income approach [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'
Fair value assumptions, discount rate	10.00%
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Income approach [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'
Fair value assumptions, discount rate	18.00%

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	15-May-13
	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Other Assets [Member]	Other Assets [Member]	Other Assets [Member]	9% unsecured notes due 2015 [Member]	9% unsecured notes due 2015 [Member]
	Foreign currency forward [Member]	Foreign currency forward [Member]	Foreign currency forward [Member]	Foreign currency forward [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Grupo Finmart [Member]	Grupo Finmart [Member]
			Interest Expense/Other Income [Member]	Interest Expense/Other Income [Member]	Foreign currency forward [Member]	Foreign currency forward [Member]	Foreign currency forward [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cross-border debt offering	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$30,000,000	$30,000,000
Fair value of derivative instrument	'	'	'	'	1,952,000	1,813,000	0	'	'
Amount of loss recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on derivatives (effective portion)	101,000	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of loss on derivatives reclassified into income from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (effective portion)	'	'	$245,000	$0	'	'	'	'	'

Supplemental_Consolidated_Fina2

Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pawn service charges receivable:	'	'	'
Gross pawn service charges receivable	$38,571	$40,336	$40,220
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	-7,729	-9,974	-9,143
Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,842	30,362	31,077
Consumer loan fees receivable:	'	'	'
Gross consumer loan fees receivable	43,215	38,355	38,151
Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees receivable	-3,034	-1,767	-4,078
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	40,181	36,588	34,073
Inventory:	'	'	'
Inventory, gross	147,975	149,446	126,458
Inventory reserves	-5,264	-4,246	-6,187
Inventory, net	142,711	145,200	120,271
Property and equipment:	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	225,634	291,245	273,271
Accumulated depreciation	-111,095	-174,964	-159,189
Property and equipment, net	$114,539	$116,281	$114,082

Supplemental_Consolidated_Fina3

Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Details 1) (Unaffiliated Lenders [Member], Consumer Loans [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Unaffiliated Lenders [Member] | Consumer Loans [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected LOC Losses	$3,041	$2,623	$2,363
Maximum Exposure For LOC Losses	35,592	33,380	33,089
Exposure secured by titles to customers' automobiles	$9,947	$9,893	$8,960

Supplemental_Consolidated_Fina4

Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Future minimum lease payments related to capital leases due within one year	$0.60	'	'
Future minimum lease payments related to capital leases due within two years	0.2	'	'
Future minimum lease payments related to capital leases	0.8	'	'
Future minimum lease payments related to capital leases, interest	0.1	'	'
Present value of net minimum lease payments	0.8	'	'
Number of stores closed	7	'	'
Sale of stores, total consideration	11	'	'
Sale of stores, amount paid in cash	10	'	'
Sale of stores, note receivable	1	'	'
Interest rate on note receivable	14.00%	'	'
Carrying value of net assets	3.7	'	'
Pawn loans	1.5	'	'
Inventory	1.9	'	'
Pawn service charge receivable	0.4	'	'
Assumed liabilities	0.1	'	'
Gain on sale of stores	6.3	'	'
Deferred gain on sale of stores	0.7	'	'
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	1.6	1.4	1.6
Depreciation and amortization	$0.10	$0.20	'
Louisiana	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of stores closed	3	'	'
Mississippi	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of stores closed	2	'	'
Alabama	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of stores closed	1	'	'
Florida	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of stores closed	1	'	'

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Albemarle and Bond Holdings [Member], Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Albemarle and Bond Holdings [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Future possible equity method investment impairment	$7.90