Note 9 - Deposits (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 22, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Payments to Acquire Prepaid Debit Card Deposits	$ 50.0
Prepaid Debit Card Deposits		$ 59.3

he cash outflow associated with the purchase of prepaid debit card deposits.

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