Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income	$ 9,916		$ 46,186		$ 76,624	$ 115,552
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(5,925)	[1]	2,976	[1]	(2,576)	(371)
Marketable Securities	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	(254)
Total other comprehensive (loss) gain, net of tax	(5,925)		2,976		(2,576)	(625)
Comprehensive income	3,991		49,162		74,048	114,927
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0		0		0	(308)
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax, attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0		0		0	111
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0		0		0	(197)
Comprehensive income attributable to Cash America International, Inc.	$ 3,991		$ 49,162		$ 74,048	$ 114,730

[1] Net of tax (provision) benefit of $2,809 and $(1,977) for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $1,254 and $(238) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

[2] Net of tax benefit of $136 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.