Document and Entity Information - shares |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
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| Document And Entity Information | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | TOMPKINS FINANCIAL CORP | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001005817 | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Trading Symbol | TMP | |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | |
| Entity a Voluntary Filer | No | |
| Entity's Reporting Status Current | Yes | |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 15,055,954 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2016 |