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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Jun. 13, 2014
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Goodwill at beginning of period | $ 3,291,366 | ||
| Goodwill at end of period | 3,293,687 | 3,291,366 | |
| Merchant Services | |||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Goodwill at beginning of period | 2,716,516 | ||
| Goodwill at end of period | 2,718,837 | 2,716,516 | |
| Financial Institution Services | |||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Goodwill at beginning of period | 574,850 | ||
| Goodwill at end of period | 574,850 | 574,850 | |
| Mercury Payment Systems, LLC | |||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Goodwill at beginning of period | 1,350,074 | ||
| Goodwill attributable to acquisition | 2,321 | ||
| Goodwill at end of period | 1,350,074 | ||
| Mercury Payment Systems, LLC | Merchant Services | |||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Goodwill attributable to acquisition | 2,321 | ||
| Mercury Payment Systems, LLC | Financial Institution Services | |||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Goodwill attributable to acquisition | $ 0 |