Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income	$ 27,566	$ 98,638	$ 142,836
Other comprehensive (loss) gain, net of tax:
Change in fair value of marketable securities	(57,117)	71,959	(254)
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	0	(7,255)	1,664
Total other comprehensive (loss) gain, net of tax	(57,117)	64,704	1,410
Comprehensive income	(29,551)	163,342	144,246
Net loss (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	0	(308)
Foreign currency translation loss (gain) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	0	111
Total Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	0	(197)
Comprehensive Income attributable to Cash America International, Inc.	$ (29,551)	$ 163,342	$ 144,049