Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Pretax (Loss) Income, (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes and Effective Income Tax Rate
Schedule of Income before Income Tax Domestic and Foreign and Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax Rate [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of income before income tax between domestic and foreign jurisdictions and the components of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for each year presented including, but not limited to: current tax expense (benefit), deferred tax expense (benefit), investment tax credits, government grants, the benefits of operating loss carryforwards, tax expense that results from allocating certain tax benefits either directly to contributed capital or to reduce goodwill or other noncurrent intangible assets of an acquired entity, adjustments of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity, and adjustments of the beginning-of-the-year balances of a valuation allowance because of a change in circumstances that causes a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax asset in future years.
Schedule of Effective Tax Rates Differ from Statutory Rates
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income Tax Provisions (Benefits)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Principal Components of Deferred Tax Items
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Classification of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in the entity's statement of financial position.
Schedule of Approximate Amounts of Federal, State and Foreign Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Foreign Tax Credit, General Business Credit and Minimum Tax credit Carryforwards
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of pertinent information, such as tax authority, amounts, and expiration dates, of net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income.
Schedule of Reconciliation of the Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Approximate Amounts Associated with Accrued Interest Expense and the Cumulative Accrued Interest and Penalties
Schedule of Income Tax Penalties and Interest [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of interest expense and accrual related to an underpayment of income taxes computed by applying the applicable statutory rate of interest to the difference between a tax position recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken in a tax return of the entity and the amount of statutory penalties for a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed by the entity, in its tax return, that does not meet the minimum statutory threshold to avoid payment of penalties.
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
First Data Holdings
First Data Holdings [Member]
Pertains to information First Data Holdings Inc., the parent of First Data Corporation.
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock options
Employee and Directors Stock Option [Member]
An arrangement whereby an employee or member of the Board of Directors is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options Beginning Balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Cancelled/Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Options Ending Balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options,Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted Average Exercise Price Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price Cancelled/Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price Ending Balance
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options Exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term of Options Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Total assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets
Total liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Selling, general, and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Prior period reclassification adjustment
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Aggregate Amounts Charged to Expense
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan Amounts Charged to Expense [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the aggregate amounts charged to expense during the period for defined contribution plans.
Schedule of Reconciliation of the Changes in the Plans' Projected Benefit Obligations and Fair Value of Assets as well as a Statement of the Funded Status
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Summary of Activity in Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost for the Plans
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted-Average Rate Assumptions Used in the Measurement of the Company's Benefit Obligations
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the assumptions used to determine for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans the benefit obligation.
Schedule of Weighted-Average Rate Assumptions Used in the Measurement of the Company's Net Cost
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Benefit Cost [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the assumptions used to determine for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans the net benefit cost.
Schedule of Financial Instruments Included in Plan Assets Carried and Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the fair value of each major category of plan assets and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall.
Schedule of Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Future benefit Payments, which Reflect Expected Future Service
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
USD denominated new term loan due March 2018
USD denominated new term loan due March 2018 [Member]
USD denominated new term loan due March 2018 [Member]
Euro denominated new term loan due March 2018
Euro denominated new term loan due March 2018 [Member] [Member]
Euro denominated new term loan due March 2018 [Member]
USD denominated old term loan due March 2018
USD denominated term loan due March 2018 [Member]
USD denominated term loan due March 2018 [Member] [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base rate
Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Amount outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Amounts Associated with Total Rent Expense for Operating Leases
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Aggregate Rental Commitments Due Under all Noncancelable Operating Leases, Net of Sublease Income
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common shares
Common Stock [Member]
Accumulated Loss
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Paid-In Capital
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, shares
Shares, Outstanding
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions and dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Net (loss) income
Net Income (Loss) Excluding Portion Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Net income (loss) excluding the portion attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Adjustments to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value
Stock compensation expense and other
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Adjustment to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Temporary Equity Accretion to Redemption Value, Adjustment Non Controlling Interest
The adjustment to additional paid in capital for the accretion of temporary equity to its redemption value and adjustment to non-controlling interests during the period.
Capital contributed by Parent
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital Contributions from Parent
Amount of increase in additional paid-in capital (APIC) resulting from the capital contributions from the parent.
Cash dividends paid by First Data Corporation to Parent
Dividends, Cash
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Ending balance, shares
Ending Balance
Senior Secured Second Lien Notes
8.25% Senior secured second lien notes due 2021
Senior Second Lien Notes 8.25 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
Represents the senior second lien notes with an interest rate of 8.25 percent, due 2021.
8.75% or 10.00% PIK toggle Senior secured second lien notes due 2022
Senior Second Lien Notes 8.75 Percent Due 2022 [Member]
Senior Second Lien Notes 8.75 Percent Due 2022 [Member]
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Redemption price, percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Derivative Gains and Losses
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Derivatives in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships
Cash Flow Hedging and Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Represents the hedge of the exposure to variability in the cash flows of a recognized asset or liability, or of a forecasted transaction attributable to a particular risk and hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation.
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Accumulated loss included in other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of the period
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Reclassifications into earnings from other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedge Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges realized in net income.
Total accumulated loss included in other comprehensive income (loss) after reclassifications adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges after Reclassification Adjustment and before Fair Value Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated change, net of tax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and net investment hedges after reclassification adjustment and before the fair value adjustment made during the period.
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated gain (loss) included in other comprehensive income (loss) at end of the period
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2020-2024
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Borrowings
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
Investment gains and (losses)
Investment Income, Nonoperating
Derivative financial instruments gains and (losses)
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Divestitures, net
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Non-operating foreign currency gains and (losses)
Nonoperating Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)
Current period adjustment resulting from non-operating gains and losses on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, i.e., settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future as well as gains and losses on the translation of foreign currency denominated debt to third parties.
Other income (expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Other Short Term Debt
Other Short Term Debt [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the debt not otherwise specified in the taxonomy that is scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Foreign lines of credit and other arrangements
Foreign Line of Credit and Other Short Term Debt [Member]
Represents a foreign line of credit and other short term borrowings.
USD denominated term loan
US Denominated Term Loan [Member]
Borrowing supported by a written promise to pay an obligation denominated in U.S. dollar.
Line of Credit Facility Amount Outstanding Uncommitted
Line of Credit Facility Amount Outstanding Uncommitted
Amount borrowed and uncommitted under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date.
Weighted average interest rate
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other current assets and Other long-term assets
Other Assets [Member]
Other current liabilities and Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability
Derivative Liability
Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenues
Revenues
Expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other income (expense)
Loss before income taxes and equity earnings in affiliates
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Equity earnings in affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net (loss) income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) income attributable to First Data Corporation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net (loss) income per share, basic and diluted
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Amounts Associated with Amortization of Initial Payments for New Contracts and Equity Method Investments
Schedule of Amortization Related to Initial Payments for New Contracts and Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the amortization related to the initial payments for new contracts and equity method investments of the entity.
Schedule of Amounts Associated with Processing Services Revenue
Schedule of Amounts Associated with Processing Services Revenue [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the amounts associated with processing services revenue.
Schedule of Accrued Warranty and Recovery Balances
Schedule of Accrued Warranty Liability and Recovery [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of accrued warranty and recovery balances.
Schedule of Amounts Charged to Expense for the Depreciation and Amortization of Property and Equipment, Including Equipment under Capital Lease
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Amortization Expense Associated with Customer Relationships and Other Intangibles, Including Amortization Associated with Investments in Affiliates
Schedule of Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets.
Schedule of Components of Other Intangibles
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Future Aggregate Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Pretax Gain (Loss) Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Net-of-Tax Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Ending Balance
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Pretax Gain (Loss) Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Net-of-Tax Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Ending Balance
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Pretax Gain (Loss) Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Net-of-Tax Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Ending Balance
Pension liability adjustments
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Pretax Gain (Loss) Amount
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Net-of-Tax Amount
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Ending Balance
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Pretax Gain (Loss) Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Net-of-Tax Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains on securities
Unrealized gains on hedging activities
Pension liability adjustments
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss attributable to First Data Corporation
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined benefit pension plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net periodic benefit expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of net pretax benefits (charges), incurred by segment
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Summary of utilization of restructuring accruals
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Schedule of the Results of Operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the Financial Position
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Operating Leases
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Total rent expense for operating leases (for 2014, 2013, and 2012)
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Current deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Current deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Long-term deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Long-term deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Reserves and other accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Pension obligations
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Employee related liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Deferred revenues
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards
Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards and the tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from all unused tax credit carryforwards which have been reduced by a valuation allowance.
U.S. foreign tax credits on undistributed earnings
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Realizable deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Property, equipment, and intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities Property Plant Equipment and Intangibles
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, equipment and intangibles.
Pension obligations
Deferred Tax Liability, Pension Obligation
Deferred Tax Liability, Pension Obligation
Investment in affiliates and other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Noncontrolled Affiliates
Unrealized securities and hedging (gain)/loss
Deferred Tax Liabilities Investments and Derivatives
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax liabilities attributable to taxable temporary differences from investments and derivatives.
U.S. tax on foreign undistributed earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable legal entities
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Consolidation Adjustments
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
FDC Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
Receivables, Net, Current
Settlement assets
Settlement Assets, Current
Intercompany notes receivable
Intercompany Notes Assets, Current
Represents the amount of the intercompany notes assets which are eliminated upon consolidation, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization
Customer Relationships Intangible Asset, Net
Sum of the carrying amount of the customer relationship intangible asset, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Customer relationships represent the estimated value of the entity's relationships with customers, primarily merchants and financial institutions, for which it provides services.
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization
Other Intangible Asset, Net
Sum of the carrying amounts of other intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges.
Investment in affiliates
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Long-term settlement assets
Settlement Assets Long Term
Long-term settlement assets result from processing services and associated settlement activities, including settlement of payment transactions with an expected maturity of greater than 1 year. Settlement assets are generated principally from merchant services transactions.
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
Intercompany Receivables, Noncurrent
Represents the amount of the intercompany receivables which are eliminated upon consolidation, after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Long-term intercompany notes receivable
Intercompany Notes Assets, Noncurrent
Represents the amount of the intercompany notes assets which are eliminated upon consolidation, after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Long-term deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent, Consolidating
Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of noncurrent deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards on a consolidating basis.
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries
Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Represents the amount of the entity's investment in subsidiaries that are consolidated. This element represents the intercompany eliminations.
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Short-term and current portion of long-term borrowings
Debt, Current
Settlement obligations
Settlement Obligations, Current
Settlement obligations - Current result from processing services and associated settlement activities, including settlement of payment transactions. Settlement liabilities are generated principally from merchant services transactions and represent amounts payable to merchants for payment instruments not yet presented for settlement.
Intercompany notes payable
Intercompany Notes Liabilities, Current
Represents the amount of the intercompany notes liabilities which are eliminated upon consolidation, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term borrowings
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term deferred tax liabilities
Long-term intercompany payables
Intercompany Payables, Noncurrent
Represents the amount of the intercompany payables which are eliminated upon consolidation, after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Long-term intercompany notes payable
Intercompany Notes Liabilities, Noncurrent
Represents the amount of the intercompany notes liabilities which are eliminated upon consolidation, after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Redeemable equity interest
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount Equity Interest
Represents the amount to be paid by the entity upon redemption of the security that is classified as an equity investment.
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
First Data Corporation stockholder’s (deficit) equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity of consolidated alliance
Equity of Consolidated Alliance
Represents the amount of equity of consolidated alliance.
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Processing fees, administrative service fees and other fees charged to merchant alliances accounted for under the equity method
Processing Fees, Administrative Service Fees and Other Fees Charged to Merchant Alliances
Processing fees, administrative service fees and other fees charged to merchant alliances accounted for under the equity method.
Number of affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting
Equity Method Investment Number of Affiliates
Represents the number of affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Number of merchant alliance affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting
Equity Method Investment Number of Merchant Alliance Affiliates
Represents the number of merchant alliance affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Number of affiliates in related markets accounted for under the equity method of accounting
Equity Method Investment Number of Affiliates in Related Markets
Represents the number of affiliates in related markets accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Amount by which the total of the entities investments in affiliates exceeded its proportionate share of the investees' net assets
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Insurance annuity contracts
Insurance Annuity Contracts [Member]
Represents the investment in insurance annuity contracts.
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of period
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
As Previously Reported
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Interchange fees and assessments
Interchange Fees and Assessments
Credit and offline debit interchange fees and assessments charged by credit card associations.
Debit network fees
Debit Network Fees
Debit network fees charged to the entity.
Net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity
Net Income Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Not Included in Equity
The net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests not included in equity.
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Executive Officer
Executive Officer [Member]
Restricted stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member]
Restricted stock and restricted stock units awarded by the company to its employees as a form of incentive compensation.
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Time-based options
Vesting Based on Service [Member]
Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on length of service.
Stock compensation plans
Number of shares authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Expiration period of put rights after the termination event or upon a change in control
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Put Right Expiration Term
Represents the expiration period of put rights of options after the termination of an event or upon a change in control.
Total stock-based compensation expense (pretax)
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Unrecognized Compensation Cost Expected Recognition upon Occurrence of Specified Events
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Unrecognized Compensation Cost Expected Recognition upon Occurrence of Specified Events
Represents the portion of unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest, which is expected to be recognized upon occurrence of specified events.
Balance of recorded liability
Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Unrecognized compensation expense, related to non-vested awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Cash paid to repurchase shares from employees
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Cash Paid to Repurchase Shares
Represents the amount of cash paid to repurchase shares from employees which terminated the employment with the entity.
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised (in dollars)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Period after which restrictions on a majority of the awards will lapse
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Period after which Restrictions on Majority of Awards Will Lapse
Represents the period after which restrictions on a majority of the awards will lapse under the equity-based compensation plan.
Expected recognition of unrecognized compensation cost over specified period
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Unrecognized Compensation Cost Expected Recognition over Specified Period
Represents the portion of unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest, which is expected to be recognized over a specified period of time.
Specified period of recognition of unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Total fair value of shares vested (in dollars)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Number of segments
Number of Operating Segments
Total operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Global Business Solutions
Global Business Solutions [Member]
Global Business Solutions [Member]
Global Financial Solutions
Global Financial Solutions [Member]
Global Financial Solutions [Member]
Network & Security Solutions
Network and Security Solutions [Member]
Network and Security Solutions [Member]
Transaction and processing service fees
Transaction and Processing Service Fees
Represents the amount of transaction and processing service fees which includes merchant related services, check services, card services and other services.
Product sales and other
Product Sales and Other Revenue
Revenue generated from sales and leasing of POS devices and other equipment, contract termination fees, royalty income, gain (loss) from the sale of merchant portfolios, custom programming and system consulting services, software licensing and maintenance. Also includes investment income generated by settlement assets and realized net gains and losses associated with those assets.
Equity earnings in affiliates
Equity Method Investments Revenue
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the revenue of its investee to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
Total segment revenues
Segment Reporting Information Revenues
Amount of total revenue for the reportable segments, which may include revenue from external customers, transactions with other operating segments of the same entity, and (gross) interest revenue.
Depreciation and amortization
Segment Depreciation and Amortization
The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived assets. Includes amortization of initial payments for new contracts and amortization related to equity method investments. Adjusted to reflect the entity's proportionate share of depreciation and amortization.
Segment EBITDA
Segment EBITDA
This element represents the income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to the economic entity and as further adjusted to exclude certain costs.
Other operating expenses and other income (expense) excluding divestitures
Other Operating Expenses and Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Excluding Divestitures
Represents the amount of other operating expenses and other non-operating income (expense) excluding divestitures incurred by the entity.
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Adjustments
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Reconciliation of reportable segment depreciation and amortization amounts to the consolidated balances
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment depreciation and amortization
Adjustments for non-wholly owned entities
Adjustments for Non Wholly Owned Entities Depreciation and Amortization
Represents amortization related to equity method investments not included in segment EBITDA and depreciation and amortization adjustments for non-wholly-owned entities.
Amortization of initial payments for new contracts
Amortization of Initial Payments for New Contracts
Represents the amount associated with the amortization of initial payments for new contracts.
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization per consolidated statements of cash flows
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization Related to Equity Method Investments
Amortization Related to Equity Method Investments
Represents the amount associated with the amortization related to equity method investments.
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization per consolidated statements of operations
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Accrued warranty balances
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Accrued recovery balances
Guarantee Obligations Recovery Current Carrying Value
The current carrying amount of the estimated collection and recovery of guaranteed financial transactions.
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $51 and $32
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,233 and $1,150
Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $4,871 and $4,418
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $1,965 and $1,743
Total assets
Total current liabilities
Long-term deferred tax liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (See note 9)
Commitments and Contingencies
First Data Corporation stockholder’s deficit:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000 shares authorized and issued (2014 and 2013)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Paid-in capital
Paid in Capital
Sum of common stock and additional paid-in capital.
Accumulated loss
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total First Data Corporation stockholder’s deficit
Total equity
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Senior secured revolving credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Letters of credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Federal funds effective base rate
Debt Instrument Variable Federal Funds Effective Base Rate [Member]
The federal funds effective rate used to calculate the base variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Letters of credit outstanding amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Weighted average interest rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SCHEDULE II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization netted against equity earnings in affiliates and revenues)
Charges (gains) related to other operating expenses and other income
Charges Related to Other Operating Expenses and Other Income (Expense)
Charges related to other operating expenses and other income (expense) included in net income that result in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed.
Other non-cash and non-operating items, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
(Decrease) increase in cash, excluding the effects of acquisitions and dispositions, resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Proceeds from dispositions, net of expenses paid
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Additions to property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments to secure customer service contracts, including outlays for conversion, and capitalized systems development costs
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Contributions to equity method investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Distributions and dividends from subsidiaries
Cash Dividends Paid to Parent Company by Consolidated Subsidiaries
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Purchase of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Debt modification and related financing costs, net
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs
Principal payments on long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds, Financing Activities
Distributions and dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
Distributions and Dividends Paid to Noncontrolling Interests
Distributions and Dividends Paid to Noncontrolling Interests
Distributions paid to equity holders
Payments of Capital Distribution
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Capital transactions with parent, net
Proceeds from Contributions from Parent
Intercompany
Payments for Proceeds from Intercompany Financing Activities
The net cash inflow (outflow) from intercompany financing activities.
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total
Long-term Debt
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Recognized in the Selling, General and Administrative Line Item of the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions for Estimating Fair Value of Stock Options Granted
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Summary of Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Restricted Stock Award and Restricted Stock Unit Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Operating Segment Results
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information of Operating Results by Segment [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the revenues and profit (loss) for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measurement of segment profit (loss) reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit (loss).
Schedule of Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Amounts to the Consolidated Balances
Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of (1) total revenues from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated revenues and (2) total profit (loss) from reportable segments, to the entity's consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, and discontinued operations.
Schedule of Segment Assets
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Depreciation and Amortization Amounts to the Consolidated Balances
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Information Concerning Principal Geographic Areas
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Financial Information
Supplemental Financial Information
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected long-term return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense (benefit)
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Senior Unsecured Notes
Unsecured Debt [Member]
12.625% Senior unsecured notes due 2021
Senior Unsecured Notes 12.625 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
Represents the senior unsecured notes with an interest rate of 12.625 percent, due 2021.
10.625% Senior unsecured notes due 2021
Senior Unsecured Notes 10.625 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
Represents the senior unsecured notes with an interest rate of 10.625 percent, due in 2021.
11.25% senior unsecured notes due 2021
Senior Unsecured Notes 11.25 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
Represents the senior unsecured notes with an interest rate of 11.25 percent, due in 2021.
11.75% Senior unsecured subordinated notes due 2021
Senior Unsecured Subordinated Notes 11.75 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
Represents the senior unsecured subordinated notes with an interest rate of 11.75 percent, due in 2021.
11.25% Senior unsecured subordinated notes due 2016
Senior Unsecured Subordinated Notes 11.25 Percent Due 2016 [Member]
Represents the senior unsecured notes subordinated with an interest rate of 11.25 percent due in 2016.
Face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Repurchase amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Borrowings as percentage of par
Debt Instrument Borrowings as Percentage of Par
Represents the issue price of debt instrument as a percentage of par amount.
Unamortized premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Distributions
Temporary Equity Decrease from Distributions
Decrease in redeemable noncontrolling interest balance from payment of dividends or other distributions by the non-wholly owned subsidiary or partially owned entity, included in the consolidation of the parent entity, to the redeemable noncontrolling interest holders.
Share of income
Temporary Equity, Net Income
Adjustment to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
Ending Balance
Quarterly payment under original terms as percentage of original principal amount
Debt Instrument Quarterly Payment under Original Terms as Percentage of Original Principal Amount
Represents the percentage of the original principal amount that the company is required to pay as quarterly installments under the original terms of debt instrument.
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Long-term debt fair value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
USD denominated new term loan due March 2017 (due March 2021)
USD denominated new term loan due March 2017 (due March 2021) [Member]
USD denominated new term loan due March 2017 (due March 2021) [Member]
Euro denominated new term loan due March 2017 (due March 2021)
Euro denominated new term loan due March 2017 (due March 2021) [Member]
Euro denominated new term loan due March 2017 (due March 2021) [Member]
USD denominated old term loan due March 2017 [Member]
USD denominated term loan due March 2017 [Member]
USD denominated term loan due March 2017 [Member]
USD denominated additional new term loan due March 2017 (due March 2021)
USD denominated additional new term loan due March 2017 (due March 2021) [Member]
USD denominated additional new term loan due March 2017 (due March 2021) [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Product sales and other
Total revenues (excluding reimbursable items)
Revenue, Excluding Reimbursable Items
Revenue, Excluding Reimbursable Items
Reimbursable debit network fees, postage, and other
Reimbursable Debit Network Fees Postage and Other Revenue
Gross debit network fee revenue from PIN-debit transactions acquired from merchants with the associated network fee recorded in the corresponding expense line. In addition, the reimbursable revenue component and offsetting expense include postage, telecommunications and similar costs that are passed through to customers.
Total revenues
Expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of services (exclusive of items shown below)
Cost of Services
Cost of products sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Selling, general, and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Other operating expenses:
Other Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Restructuring, net
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Litigation and regulatory settlements
Litigation and Regulatory Settlements
Represents amounts paid for the settlement of litigation or regulatory matters.
Total expenses (excluding reimbursable items)
Costs And Expenses Excluding Reimbursables
Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period, excluding reimbursables.
Reimbursable debit network fees, postage, and other
Reimbursable Debit Network Fees Postage and Other Expense
The associated expense for gross debit network fee revenue from PIN-debit transactions acquired from merchants. In addition, the reimbursable expense component and corresponding revenue include postage, telecommunications and similar costs that are passed through to customers.
Total expenses
Operating profit
Non-operating income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Net loss
Net loss attributable to First Data Corporation
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of borrowings
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
International
Non-US [Member]
Information concerning principal geographic areas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Settlement Assets and Obligations
Schedule of Principal Components of Settlement Assets and Obligations
Schedule of Settlement Assets and Obligations [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of principal components of settlement assets and obligations on the balance sheet.
Business Combinations, Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Business Combinations, Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
U.K. Plan
United Kingdom Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Plan that defines the amount of pension benefit to be provided, usually as a function of one or more factors such as age, years of service or compensation, that is based in the United Kingdom.
U.S. and other foreign plans
United States and Other Foreign Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Plans that define the amount of pension benefit to be provided, usually as a function of one or more factors such as age, years of service or compensation, based in the United States and in other foreign locations, excluding the United Kingdom.
Plan benefit obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Net pension liabilities
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Funded status of the plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
AUD
Australia, Dollars
EUR
Euro Member Countries, Euro
GBP
United Kingdom, Pounds
CAD
Canada, Dollars
USD
United States dollar (same day) (funds code)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Summary of Activity in Other Comprehensive Income Related to Derivative Instruments Classified as Cash Flow Hedges and as a Net Investment Hedge
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Strategic Expense Management Initiative
Strategic Expense Management Initiative [Member]
Strategic Expense Management Initiative [Member]
Operating segments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges before Restructuring Accrual Reversal
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan before the restructuring accrual reversal, excluding asset retirement obligations.
Restructuring accrual reversals
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Total pretax charge, net of reversals
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
USD Denominated New Term Loan
USD Denominated New Term Loan [Member]
USD Denominated New Term Loan [Member]
Euro Denominated New Term Loan
Euro Denominated New Term Loan [Member]
Euro Denominated New Term Loan [Member]
7.375% Senior secured first lien notes due 2019
Senior Secured Notes 7.375 Percent Due 2019 [Member]
Represents the senior secured notes with an interest rate of 7.375 percent, due in 2019.
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Transaction Wireless, Inc.
Transaction Wireless, Inc. [Member]
Transaction Wireless, Inc. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility
Cash payments in acquisition
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Contingent equity considerations
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Senior Secured First Lien Notes
4.85% Senior unsecured subordinated notes due 2014
Unsecured Notes 4.85 Percent Due 2014 [Member]
Represents the unsecured notes payable that bear an interest rate of 4.85 percent and will mature in 2014.
6.75% Senior secured first lien notes due 2020
Senior Secured Notes 6.75 Percent Due 2020 [Member]
Represents information pertaining to 6.750 percent senior secured notes due 2020.
Lender fees and other expenses
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Proceeds from issuance of private placement
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement
Proceeds from issuance of private placement, net
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement, Net
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement, Net
Debt extinguishment costs
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Electronic Funds Source LLC
Electronic Funds Source LLC [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the Electronic Funds Source LLC, a noncore transportation payments business.
Other income (expense)
Other Income (Expense) [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing other revenue (expense).
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Percentage of Ownership Sold
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations, Percentage of Ownership Sold
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations, Percentage of Ownership Sold
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Proceeds from dispositions, net of expenses paid
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation, Net Value Assets Disposed
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation, Net Value Assets Disposed
Represents the net carrying value of the assets disposed of by the entity during the period.
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Tax Effect on Gain (loss) from Disposal
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Tax Effect on Gain (loss) from Disposal
The tax effect on gain (loss) resulting from the sale of a disposal group that is not a discontinued operation.
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Total reported segments
Reportable Segment [Member]
Represents the total reported segments.
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total segment revenues
Adjustments to reconcile to consolidated revenues:
Reconciliation of Revenues from Adjusted Revenue to Consolidated [Abstract]
Adjustments for non-wholly-owned entities
Adjustments for Non Wholly Owned Entities Revenues
Net adjustment to reflect entity's proportionate share of alliance revenue.
ISO commission expense
ISO Commission Expense
Independent Sales Organization commissions are contra-revenue for segment revenue reporting purposes while certain of such commissions are reflected as expense in the consolidated operations.
Adjustments for Non Wholly Owned Entities, Income (Loss) before Interest Tax, Depreciation and Amortization
Adjustments for Non Wholly Owned Entities, Income (Loss) before Interest Tax, Depreciation and Amortization
Represents the adjustments made, to reconcile the income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization from segment to the consolidated, attributable to the non-wholly-owned subsidiary included in the consolidated statement of operations.
Depreciation and amortization
Interest Expense
Loss on debt extinguishment
Other Operating Expenses and Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Operating Expenses and Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Includes restructuring, litigation and regulatory settlements and impairments as applicable to the periods presented and other income (expense) as presented in the consolidated statement of operations.
Income tax expense (benefit)
Share-based Compensation
Alliance Conversions Cost
Alliance Conversions Cost
Represents the amount of costs directly associated with alliance conversions.
KKR Annual Sponsorship Fee for Management Consulting Financial and Other Advisory Service
Annual Sponsorship Fee for Management Consulting Financial and Other Advisory Service
Represents the amount of annual sponsorship fees for management, consulting, financial and other advisory services.
Adjustments for Debt Issuance Costs
Adjustments for Debt Issuance Costs
Represents adjustments made to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization from the segment to the consolidated attributable to debt issuance costs included in the consolidated statement of operations.
Net loss attributable to FDC
Settlement Assets and Obligations
Settlement Assets and Obligations Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for settlement assets and obligations during the reporting period.
Beginning Balance
Unrecognized (loss) gain arising during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
U.K. plan curtailment gain
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Defined Benefit Plans Benefits Reinstatement, Net of Tax
Represents the net of tax amount of the gain (loss) adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss) resulting from the benefit reinstatement of the entity's defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans.
Amortization of deferred (gains)/losses to net periodic benefit expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Ending Balance
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Supplemental Balance Sheet Elements [Abstract]
Other current assets:
Other Assets Current [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current
Total other current assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Equipment and furniture
Equipment and Furniture [Member]
Tangible personal property used to produce goods and services and equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities.
Equipment under capital lease
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Other current liabilities:
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued interest expense
Interest Payable, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
Total other current liabilities
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation
Customer relationships, accumulated amortization
Customer Relationships Intangible Asset, Accumulated Amortization
The accumulated amount of amortization of the customer relationship intangible asset.
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization
Other Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
The accumulated amount of amortization of other finite-lived intangible assets.
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, issued shares (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Software Development
Software Development [Member]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Other Intangible Assets Excluding Trade Name
Other Intangible Assets Excluding Trade Name [Member]
Represents the other intangible assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy excluding trade name.
Equipment Furniture and Leasehold Improvements
Equipment Furniture and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Represents the equipment used to produce goods and services, and furniture used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities and additions or improvements to assets held under a lease arrangement.
Building
Ownership Interest
Ownership Interest
Represents the ownership interest held by counterparty.
Reserve for Merchant Credit Losses
Reserve for Merchant Credit Losses
Represents the amount of reserve for merchant credit losses recorded, based on historical experience of credit losses and other relevant factors such as economic downturns or increases in merchant fraud.
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Impairments, Not Over $5 Million USD
Investment in Affiliates
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Fair value of stock
Share Price
Fair value of options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
Equity Securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Debt Securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Off-Risk Assets
Off-Risk Assets [Member]
Off-Risk Assets [Member]
On-Risk Assets
On-Risk Assets [Member]
On-Risk Assets [Member]
Private Equity Funds
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Fixed Income Funds
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents Pension
Cash and Cash Equivalents Pension [Member]
Plan assets held in the form of cash and cash equivalents.
Other Investment
Other Investment [Member]
Other investments not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.
Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Future Amortization of Loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Target Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested Beginning Balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Cancelled/Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Nonvested Ending Balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Nonvested Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Cancelled/Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Ending Balance
USD denominated term loan due September 2018
USD denominated new term loan due September 2018 [Member]
USD denominated new term loan due September 2018 [Member]
USD denominated old term loan due September 2018
USD denominated term loan due September 2018 [Member]
USD denominated term loan due September 2018 [Member]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
A table or schedule providing information pertaining to short-term and long-term debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation.
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Current
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member]
Long-term
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member]
Term Loan March 2017
Term Loan March 2017 [Member]
Represents the senior secured term loan facility, due in March 2017.
Foreign lines of credit and other arrangements
4.85% Unsecured notes due 2014, net of unamortized discount of $0
4.95% Unsecured notes due 2015, net of unamortized discount of $0
Unsecured Notes 4.95 Percent Due 2015 [Member]
Represents the unsecured notes payable that bear an interest rate of 4.95 percent due in 2015.
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Senior secured term loan facility due March 2017, net of unamortized discount of $10 and $23
Term Loan 2017 [Member]
Represents the senior secured term loan facility, due in 2017.
Senior secured term loan facility due March 2018, net of unamortized discount of $44.9 and $22.1
Term Loan March 2018 [Member]
Represents the senior secured term loan facility, due in March 2018.
Senior secured term loan facility due September 2018, net of unamortized discount of $27.3 and $27.5
Term Loan September 2018 [Member]
Represents the senior secured term loan facility due in September 2018.
Senior secured term loan facility due March 2021, net of unamortized discount of $11
Term Loan March 2021 [Member]
Represents the senior secured term loan facility, due in March 2021.
7.375% Senior secured first lien notes due 2019, net of unamortized discount of $19 and $23
8.875% Senior secured first lien notes due 2020, net of unamortized discount of $10 and $12
Senior Secured Notes 8.875 Percent Due 2020 [Member]
Represents the senior secured notes with an interest rate of 8.875 percent, due 2020.
6.75% Senior secured first lien notes due 2020, net of unamortized discount of $14.3 and $25.7
8.25% Senior secured second lien notes due 2021, net of unamortized discount of $11 and $13
8.75% Senior secured second lien notes due 2022, net of unamortized discount of $6 and $6
12.625% Senior unsecured notes due 2021, net of unamortized discount of $16 and $19
10.625% Senior unsecured notes due 2021, net of unamortized discount of $15.5 and $27.4
11.25% Senior unsecured notes due 2021, net of unamortized discount of $15.1 and $27.0
11.25% Senior unsecured subordinated notes due 2016
11.75% Senior unsecured subordinated notes due 2021, net of unamortized discount of $10.9 and $38.0
Total Short-term borrowings
Short-term Debt
Total Current portion of long-term borrowings
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Total Short-term and current portion of long-term borrowings
Total Long-term borrowings
Total borrowings
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
KKR and its affiliates
KKR and Affiliates [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. and its affiliates.
KCM
KKR Capital Markets LLC [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the KKR Capital Markets LLC, an affiliate of KKR.
KKR Credit
KKR Credit [Member]
KKR Credit [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Management Agreement
Management Agreement [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the management agreement under which the related party provides management, consulting, financial and other advisory services to the entity.
Extend maturities
Extend Maturities Agreement [Member]
Represents information pertaining to assisting with the entity's request for an extension of the maturity of certain commitments and loans.
Placement agent
Placement Agent Services [Member]
Placement Agent Services [Member]
Underwriting commission
Underwriting Agreement [Member]
Represents information pertaining to underwriting commissions.
Reduction of interest rate
Reduction of Interest Rate Agreement [Member]
Represents information pertaining to assisting with the entity's request for a reduction of interest rate on certain loans.
Principal payments
Principal Payments [Member]
Principal Payments [Member]
Interest and administrative fee payments [Member]
Interest And Administrative Fee Payments [Member]
Interest And Administrative Fee Payments [Member]
Line of credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Notes payable
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Related party transactions
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fees
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Payment to related party
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Nontaxable income from noncontrolling interests
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Percent
Impact of foreign operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Impact of Foreign Operations
The portion of difference between effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to the effects of tax earnings and profits adjustments, foreign losses and differences between foreign tax expense and foreign taxes eligible for the U.S. foreign tax credit.
Tax effects of foreign exchange gains/losses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Tax Effects of Foreign Exchange Gains/Losses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Tax Effects of Foreign Exchange Gains/Losses
Valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Prior year adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Percent
Nondeductible bad debts
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Bad Debts
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Bad Debts
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Current settlement assets:
Settlement Assets Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Settlement Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Current
Represents the amount of cash and cash equivalents included in the settlement assets.
Investment securities
Settlement Assets Investment Securities Current
Represents the amount of investment securities included in the settlement assets and intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Due from card associations and bank partners
Settlement Assets Due from Card Associations and Bank Partners Current
Represents the amount due from card associations and bank partners and included in the settlement assets.
Due from merchants
Settlement Assets Due from Merchants, Current
Represents the amount due from merchants and included in the settlement assets.
Total current settlement assets
Long-term settlement assets:
Settlement Assets Noncurrent [Abstract]
Investment securities
Total settlement assets
Settlement Assets
Aggregate settlement assets result from processing services and associated settlement activities.
Settlement obligations:
Settlement Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Payment instruments outstanding
Settlement Liabilities Payment Instruments Outstanding Current
Represents the amount of payment instruments outstanding included in the settlement liability.
Card settlements due to merchants
Settlement Liabilities Card Settlements Due to Merchants Current
Represents the amounts payable for card settlements due to merchants included in the settlement liability.
Total current settlement obligations
Other disclosures
Settlement Assets and Obligations Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Net changes in settlement assets and obligations
Settlement Assets and Obligations, Net
Represents the amount of net changes in settlement assets and obligations.
Summary of Unaudited Financial Information Related to the Balance Sheet
Schedule of Equity Method Investments Summarized Balance Sheet Information [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of summarized balance sheet information that is related to equity method investments.
Summary of Unaudited Financial Information Related to the Income Statement
Schedule of Equity Method Investments Summarized Income Statement Information [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of summarized income statement information that is related to equity method investments.
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets
Schedule of Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the amount of amortization expense expected to be recorded in succeeding fiscal years for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
8.875% Senior secured first lien notes due 2020
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Presentation
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncontrolling and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Reserve for Merchant Credit Losses and Check Guarantees
Reserve for Merchant Credit Losses and Check Guarantees [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for reserve for merchant credit losses and check guarantees.
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable and Leasing Receivables
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring and Non-Recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Loss Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Guidance
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of income tax effects allocated to and the cumulative balance of each component of OCI
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Summary of the redeemable noncontrolling interest activity
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increases for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases for tax positions related to the current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Decreases for cash settlements with taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Decreases due to the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Ending Balance
Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Interest Rate Contracts
Interest expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net [Abstract]
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards [Table]
Schedule reflecting pertinent information, such as tax authority, amounts, and expiration dates, of net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income.
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Federal
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
General Business Tax Credit Carryforward
General Business Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Minimum Tax Credit
Minimum Tax Credit [Member]
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards arising from items whose timing differs for computing regular tax and AMT.
Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Cash interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument Cash Interest Rate Percentage
Represents the cash interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement.
Ownership percentage in Guarantors
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions
Subsidiary Or Equity Method Investee Maximum Percent Earnings For Release
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee Maximum Percent Earnings for Release
Maximum percentage of the entity's earnings to be released.
Number of entities for which ownership structure was reorganized for tax purposes
Number of Entities for which Ownership Structure was Reorganized for Tax Purposes
Represents the number of entities for which ownership structure was reorganized for the tax purposes.
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration [Roll Forward]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration [Roll Forward]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Initial estimate of contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Initial Estimate
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Initial Estimate
Contingent consideration payments
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payments
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payments
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Ending Balance
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Deducted from receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Additions, Charged to Costs and Expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Additions, Reclassifications from Other Accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Period
Other Long-term Assets [Member]
Other Long-term Assets [Member]
Other Long-term Assets [Member]
Deferred finance costs, non-current, net
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Deferred finance costs weighted average amortization period
Deferred Finance Costs Weighted Average Amortization Period
Represents the weighted-average period over which deferred financing cost will be amortized.
Depreciation and Amortization of Tangible Assets (for 2014, 2013, and 2012)
Depreciation and Amortization of Tangible Assets
The aggregate expense charged against earnings for the depreciation and amortization of tangible assets.
USD denominated term loan due March 2021
Term Loan Due March 2021 [Member]
Represents the senior secured term loan facility, due in March 2021 that was an extension of the senior secured term loan facility originally due in 2017.
2015
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
2016
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
2017
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
2018
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
2019
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Thereafter
Equity Method Investment Intangible Assets Amortization Expense after Year Five
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for intangible assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Summary of Quarterly Results
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Total liabilities
Total liabilities and equity
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Purchase of noncontrolling interest in Omnipay
Omnipay Limited [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Omnipay Limited.
Clover Network, Inc
Clover Network Inc [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Clover Network, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Period of Revenue under Consideration for Determination of Contingent Payments
Period of Revenue under Consideration for Determination of Contingent Payments
Represents the period of revenue under consideration for determination of contingent payments.
Percentage of interest acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Number of Installment Payments Made
Business Combination, Number of Installment Payments Made
Business Combination, Number of Installment Payments Made
Business Combination Consideration Transferred Net of Cash Acquired
Business Combination Consideration Transferred Net of Cash Acquired
This element represents the acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred, net of cash acquired.
Net cash paid for acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Noncontrolling Interests, Net of Cash Acquired
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Also may include the acquisition of a noncontrolling interest.
Contingent consideration payable
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Current year accrued interest expense (net of related tax benefits)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Cumulative accrued interest and penalties (net of related tax benefits)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Facility Closure and Other
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Remaining accrual at the beginning of the period
Restructuring Reserve
Expense provision
Cash payments and other
Payments for Restructuring
Changes in estimates
Remaining accrual at the end of the period
Amortization related to equity method investments
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Provision (benefit) for income taxes:
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
Federal
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
State and local
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Foreign
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Effective income tax rate
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Divested Operations
Divested Operations [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the divested operations of the entity.
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross, Beginning Balance
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Gross, Ending Balance
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Contingent consideration
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the contingent consideration.
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Patent infringement
Patent Infringement Claims [Member]
Represents information pertaining to claims categorized in patent infringement, which results from the claims that the company is using technology that has been patented by another party.
Merchant customer matters
Merchant Matters Claims [Member]
Represents information pertaining to claims categorized in merchant matters often associated with alleged processing errors or disclosure issues and claims for one of the subsidiaries which has violated a federal or state requirement regarding credit reporting or collection in connection with its check verification guarantee, and collection activities.
Other matters
Other Matters Claims [Member]
Represents information pertaining to claims categorized in other matters, which may include issues such as employment.
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Line of Credit Facility Option Renewable Period
Line of Credit Facility Option Renewable Period
Represents the renewable period of option related to the credit facility.
Minimum possible ranges of losses in excess of any amounts accrued
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Maximum possible ranges of losses in excess of any amounts accrued
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Number of Businesses Acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
Business Acquisition Assumption Period for which Merchant Location will be Used
Business Acquisition Assumption Period for which Merchant Location will be Used
Represents the estimated number of years that merchant locations will be using the software.
Stock Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Registered investment companies, Cash management fund
Money Market Funds [Member]
Registered investment companies, Equity funds
Equity Funds [Member]
Fixed income securities
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Private investment funds-redeemable
Private Investment Funds Redeemable [Member]
Represents the investment in shares or units of several private investment funds, not the underlying assets. Redeemable private investment funds include collective trusts, comingled funds, pooled funds, limited partnerships and limited liability corporations.
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Total
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Settlement with Taxing Authority
Settlement with Taxing Authority [Member]
Disputed Tax Examination With Taxing Authority
Disputed Tax Examination With Taxing Authority [Member]
Disputed tax examination with a taxing authority.
Western Union Company
Western Union Company [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the Western Union Company with whom the tax allocation agreement executed.
Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards Subject to Expiration
Operating Loss Carryforwards Subject to Expiration
Represents the operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws with expiration dates.
Operating Loss Carryforwards Not Subject to Expiration
Operating Loss Carryforwards Not Subject to Expiration
Represents the operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws with no expiration date.
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax Expense Benefit Related to Net Equity in Foreign Subsidiaries
Tax Expense Benefit Related to Net Equity in Foreign Subsidiaries
Provision for income taxes on the cumulative amount of temporary differences related to the entity's net equity in foreign subsidiaries, other than those differences related to the undistributed earnings.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Federal Benefit on State Income Taxes
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Federal Benefit on State Income Taxes
Represents the federal benefit on state income taxes related to unrecognized tax benefits.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Decreases for cash settlements with taxing authorities
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Minimum Number of Subsidiaries which File Income Tax Returns
Minimum Number of Subsidiaries which File Income Tax Returns
The minimum number of the entity's subsidiaries which file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions.
Accrued Income Taxes
Accrued Income Taxes
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Income Tax Examination Accrued
Income Tax Examination Accrued
The amount accrued as of the balance sheet date arising from income tax examinations.
Income Tax Examination, Interest Expense
Income Tax Examination, Interest Expense
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Impact of Cumulative Correction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Impact of Cumulative Correction
Represents the portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to the cumulative correction of immaterial prior year errors.
Income tax payments, net of refunds received
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Total deferred tax assets
Reasonably possible decrease in uncertain income tax liabilities within the next twelve months
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Schedule of the Components of Other Income (Expense)
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Schedule of Supplemental Financial Information of Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of a supplemental balance sheet information.
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
(Loss) income before income taxes and equity earnings in affiliates
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to First Data Corporation
Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
First Data Corporation Stockholder's Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Disclosure of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class.
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Conversion costs
Conversion Costs [Member]
Represents the capitalized initial payments for conversion costs associated with customer processing relationships.
Contract costs
Contract Costs [Member]
Represents the capitalized initial payments for new contracts and contract renewals.
Software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Other, including trade names
Other Intangible Assets Including Trade Name [Member]
Represents the other intangible assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy including trade name.
Other intangibles
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net of Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Transaction and processing service fees
Total revenues
Total expenses
Operating (loss) profit
Interest income (expense) from intercompany notes
Interest Income (Expense) from Intercompany Notes
Represents the amount of interest income (expense) on intercompany notes.
Equity earnings from consolidated subsidiaries
Equity Earnings from Consolidated Subsidiaries
Represents the amount of earnings from consolidated subsidiaries to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
Non-operating income (expense)
(Loss) income before income taxes and equity earnings in affiliates
Comprehensive (loss) income
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to First Data Corporation
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Charges related to other operating expenses and other income
Increase (decrease) in cash, excluding the effects of acquisitions and dispositions, resulting from changes in:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, current and long-term
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Other assets, current and long-term
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable and other liabilities, current and long-term
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities
Income tax accounts
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes
Net cash used in investing activities
Debt modification (payments) proceeds and related financing costs
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Net cash used in financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Distributions received from equity method investments
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Capital leases, net of trade-ins
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of period
Service costs
Interest costs
U.K. plan benefit curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Actuarial loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Benefit Obligation
The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations.
Foreign currency translation
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Benefit obligation at end of period
Company contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan Benefits Paid Plan Assets
The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to plan assets.
Foreign currency translation
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Funded status of the plans
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Unconsolidated Significant Subsidiary [Member]
Majority-Owned Subsidiary, Unconsolidated [Member]
Investment in Affiliates
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Pre-tax loss (as a percent)
Equity Method Investment Percentage of Gain (loss) Before Income Taxes
Represents the percentage of pre-tax income loss of the unconsolidated significant subsidiary.
Financial information related to operating results
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]
Net operating revenues
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Operating expenses
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Operating Expenses
The amount of the operating expenses reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Operating income
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Operating Income
The amount of the operating income reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Net income
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
FDC equity earnings
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]