Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2013
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (4,639)	$ 104,217	$ 67,461	$ 267,481
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	362	504	900	553
Net unrealized loss on investment securities, net of tax	(4,719)	1,235	(4,445)	378
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax	9,391	10,976	20,993	22,964
Foreign currency translations	(17,554)	(53,267)	(59,758)	(19,908)
Other comprehensive income	(12,520)	(40,552)	(42,310)	3,987
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(17,159)	63,665	25,151	271,468
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Preferred Unit Holders	4,594	4,594	9,188	9,188
Comprehensive income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$ (21,753)	$ 59,071	$ 15,963	$ 262,280