Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Net Income Loss [Abstract]
Net income	$ 142,836		$ 101,664		$ 135,166
Other comprehensive (loss) gain, net of tax:
Unrealized derivatives gain (loss)	0	[1]	12	[1]	98	[1]
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	1,664	[2]	9,064	[2]	(12,679)	[2]
Marketable securities unrealized gain (loss)	(254)	[3]	1,060	[3]	496	[3]
Total other comprehensive (loss) gain, net of tax	1,410		10,136		(12,085)
Comprehensive income	144,246		111,800		123,081
Net loss (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(308)		5,806		797
Foreign currency translation loss (gain) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	111		(112)		392
Total Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(197)		5,694		1,189
Comprehensive Income attributable to Cash America International, Inc.	$ 144,049		$ 117,494		$ 124,270

[1] Net of tax (provision) of $(6) and $(53) for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

[2] Net of tax (provision) benefit of $(1,177), $(1,426) and $626 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

[3] Net of tax benefit (provision) of $136, $(570) and $(266) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.