Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$ 76,533	$ 172,767	$ 334,826	$ 360,006
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translations	19,025	(111,317)	(883)	(35,336)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $32 and $(28), respectively	25	1,209	578	1,596
Net unrealized loss on investment securities, net of tax of $(548) and $(80), respectively	589	3,147	967	4,258
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax	12,151	8,692	35,115	25,857
Other comprehensive income	31,790	(98,269)	35,777	(3,625)
Comprehensive income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	108,323	74,498	370,603	356,381
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Preferred Unit Holders	4,594	4,593	13,782	13,781
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 112,917	$ 79,091	$ 384,385	$ 370,162