Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Segments (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Beginning Balance	$ 370,986
Adjustment to goodwill from prior year acquisition	1,099
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(881)
Ending Balance	371,204
Merchant Acquiring, net
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Beginning Balance	138,121
Adjustment to goodwill from prior year acquisition	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0
Ending Balance	138,121
Payment Processing
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Beginning Balance	186,688
Adjustment to goodwill from prior year acquisition	1,099
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(516)
Ending Balance	187,271
Business Solutions
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Beginning Balance	46,177
Adjustment to goodwill from prior year acquisition	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(365)
Ending Balance	$ 45,812

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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