Early Access program APR percentage that was allegedly misleading.

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Damages claimed by plaintiff in lawsuit again Fifth Third Bank.

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Legal & Regulatory Proceedings (Legal and Regulatory Proceedings - Additional Information) (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies
Amount in excess of amounts reserved	$ 18.0
APR Percentage Allegedly Misleading					120.00%
Number Of Putative Class Actions Filed		4
Damages Claimed By Plaintiff			$ 50.0		$ 70.0	$ 40.0
Damages Claimed By Defendant			$ 1.5
Federal Lawsuits
Loss Contingencies
Number of merchants requesting exclusion	460
Class Action Settlement
Loss Contingencies
Number of merchants requesting exclusion	8,000
Percentage of escrow funds returned to defendants	25.00%
Escrow Deposit				$ 46.0