Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Successor
   
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable 947  
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets and other 72,511  
Common stock, par value 0.01  
Common stock, shares authorized 1,000  
Common stock, shares issued 100  
Common stock, shares outstanding 100  
Predecessor
   
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable   973
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets and other   43,220
Common stock, par value   $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized   1,000
Common stock, shares issued 4,875,000 100
Common stock, shares outstanding 4,875,000 100
iPayment Holdings, Inc | Successor
   
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable 947  
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets and other 72,511  
Common stock, par value 0.01  
Common stock, shares authorized 8,000,000  
Common stock, shares issued 4,875,000  
Common stock, shares outstanding 4,875,000  
iPayment Holdings, Inc | Predecessor
   
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable   973
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets and other   $ 43,220
Common stock, par value   $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized   8,000,000
Common stock, shares issued   4,875,000
Common stock, shares outstanding   4,875,000