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Loss contingency damages sought value amended.

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Amount awarded to other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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Commitments and contingencies - Legal Proceedings - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) claims	Jan. 27, 2022 USD ($)
Aggregate Arbitrations with Claimed Damages \| Popular Securities
Legal Matters And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Pending Claims Number \| claims		8
Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value		$ 10,400
One arbitration with Claimed damages \| Popular Securities \| Trinidad Garcia v. Popular Inc et. al.
Legal Matters And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value	$ 30,000
Litigation settlement amount awarded	$ 6,900
Damages sought amended			$ 390,000
Minimum
Legal Matters And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Range Of Possible Loss Portion Not Accrued		0
Maximum
Legal Matters And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Range Of Possible Loss Portion Not Accrued		$ 16,040