Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 72,100	$ 163,264
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	538	49
Net unrealized loss on investment securities, net of tax	274	(857)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax	10,631	11,988
Foreign currency translations	(42,204)	33,359
Other comprehensive income	(30,761)	44,539
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	41,339	207,803
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Preferred Unit Holders	4,594	4,594
Comprehensive income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$ 36,745	$ 203,209