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Document and Entity Information - shares
shares in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Aug. 09, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name NICHOLAS FINANCIAL INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001000045  
Trading Symbol NICK  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2019  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity File Number 0-26680  
Entity Tax Identification Number 592506879  
Entity Address, Address Line One 2454 McMullen Booth Road  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Building C  
Entity Address, City or Town Clearwater  
Entity Address, State or Province Florida  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 33759  
City Area Code (727)  
Local Phone Number 726-0763  
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   12.6