Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment reconciling items [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Integrated Financial Solutions [Member]
Integrated Financial Solutions [Member]
Integrated Financial Solutions [Member]
Global Financial Solutions [Member]
Global Financial Solutions [Member]
Global Financial Solutions [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Processing and services revenues
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Excluding Amortization of Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Excluding Amortization of Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Purchase accounting amortization
Amortization of Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Amortization of Purchase Accounting Adjustments
EBITDA
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
Contract settlement
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination
Acquisition deferred revenue adjustment
Deferred Revenue, Period Increase (Decrease)
Acquisition, integration and severance costs
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Global restructure
Restructuring Charges
Adjusted EBITDA
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, Adjusted
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, Adjusted
Interest expense,net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to FIS common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Capital expenditures (1)
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Total assets
Assets From Continuing Operations
Assets From Continuing Operations
Goodwill
Goodwill
Capital expenditures
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Computer data processing operations and related functions [Member]
Computer Data Processing Operations and Related Functions [Member]
Computer Data Processing Operations and Related Functions [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Contractual obligation
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive earnings, before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and derivatives, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments, Derivatives and Interest Rate Swaps, Net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments, Derivatives and Interest Rate Swaps, Net
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Minimum pension liability adjustments
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Provision for income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive earnings
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Other comprehensive (earnings) losses attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive earnings attributable to FIS common stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock and vested equity awards [Member]
Stock and Vested Equity Awards [Member]
Stock and Vested Equity Awards [Member]
Vested stock awards [Member]
Vested Stock Awards [Member]
Vested Stock Awards [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
SunGard [Member]
SunGard [Member]
SunGard [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration, including SunGard transaction fees paid at closing
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Stock and equity awards exchanged
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Business acquisition, consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
FIS Plan amended and restated [Member]
FIS Plan Amended and Restated [Member]
FIS Plan Amended and Restated [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Options available for grant, beginning (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Options granted in period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Options outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options available for grant, ending (in shares)
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Settlement deposits
Settlement deposits
Deposits held on behalf of clients related to the settlement of card transaction processing services and third party check collection services.
Trade receivables, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Settlement receivables
Settlement Assets, Current
Other receivables
Other Receivables
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Computer software, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Deferred contract costs, net
Deferred Set-up Costs, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Settlement payables
Settlement Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenues
Deferred Revenue, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Liabilities held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred revenues
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Equity:
Equity [Abstract]
FIS stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 200 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and 2016
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 600 shares authorized, 432 and 431 shares issued as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, $0.01 par value, 99 and 103 shares as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total FIS stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Percentage of equity interests acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Increase (decrease) in income due to additional depreciation and amortization that would have been recognized in 2015
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments Related to Previous Period
Gross contractual receivables
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount
Stock granted, share-based compensation (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Pre-tax loss of acquiree since acquisition date
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Pro forma revenue, increase
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue, Increase (Decrease) in Period
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue, Increase (Decrease) in Period
Pro forma revenue, excluding deferred revenue adjustment
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue, Excluding Deferred Revenue Adjustments
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue, Excluding Deferred Revenue Adjustments
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Federal and State
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax (payable)
Accrued Income Taxes
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation allowance against net operating loss deferred tax assets
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards resulting in deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Foreign tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Tax benefits interest expense for unpaid taxes
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Unrecognized tax benefits interest and penalties accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits that may be recognized during the next twelve month period
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Recognition period
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Recognition Period
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Recognition Period
Tax Act, re-measurement of deferred tax liabilities, tax benefit
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Act, one-time deemed repatriation tax, tax expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Act, release of undistributed foreign earnings liability, tax benefit
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Release Of Undistributed Foreign Earnings Liability, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Release Of Undistributed Foreign Earnings Liability, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Foreign taxes, tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Amount
Reconciliation of gross amounts of unrecognized gross tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance
Amount of decreases due to lapse of the applicable statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Amount of decreases due to settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Increases as a result of tax positions taken in the current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Increases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
FIS Credit Agreements [Member]
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. Credit Agreements [Member]
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. Credit Agreements [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal maturities of long-term debt
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total principal payments
Long-term Debt
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Unamortized Discount (Premium)
Long-term Debt, Excluding Unamortized Discount (Premium)
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Divestitures and Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Options Granted
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Summary of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Option Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Financial Information for the Company's Segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Capco Consulting Business [Member]
Capco Consulting Business [Member]
Capco Consulting Business [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
SunGard Public Sector and Education [Member]
SunGard Public Sector and Education [Member]
SunGard Public Sector and Education [Member]
Gaming Industry Check Warranty Business [Member]
Gaming Industry Check Warranty Business [Member]
Gaming Industry Check Warranty Business [Member]
Participacoes Operations [Member]
Participacoes Operations [Member]
Participacoes Operations [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending litigation [Member]
Pending Litigation [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Pre-tax gin on sale of businesses
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Ownership percentage by non-controlling interest
Divestiture of Controlling Interest in Subsidiary, Percentage Sold
Divestiture of Controlling Interest in Subsidiary, Percentage Sold
Ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Preferred unit dividend rate
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Pre-tax earnings
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Equity method investments
Equity Method Investments
Consideration received
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Gain on sale of assets, net
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Earnings (losses) before taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax
Number of employees terminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Period from termination date employees can file claims
Period From Termination Date Employees Can File Claims
Period From Termination Date Employees Can File Claims
Number of active claims
Number of Active Labor Claims
Number of Active Labor Claims
Court ordered deposits on potential future labor claims
Court Ordered Deposits On Potential Future Labor Claims
Court Ordered Deposits On Potential Future Labor Claims
Accrued liability for labor claims
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Changes in goodwill, net of purchase accounting adjustments
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Purchase price and foreign currency adjustments
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill distributed through sale
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Ending balance
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Research and Development [Abstract]
Computer Software
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property Plant and Equipment and Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Property Plant and Equipment and Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Property Plant and Equipment and Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital lease and other financing obligations incurred
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Salaries and incentives
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued benefits and payroll taxes
Accrued Benefits and Payroll Taxes, Current
Accrued Benefits and Payroll Taxes, Current
Trade accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Accrued interest payable
Interest Payable, Current
Taxes other than income tax
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Capco acquisition related liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Software from Acquisition [Member]
Software from Acquisition [Member]
Software from Acquisition [Member]
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Member]
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Member]
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Member]
Purchased Software [Member]
Purchased Software [Member]
Purchased Software [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Software [Member]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Computer Software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Computer software
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization
Computer software, net of accumulated amortization
Amortization expense for intangible assets with finite lives
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Long Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Principal Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Deferred income tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Employee benefit accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Other deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total gross deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Less valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred contract costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense
Other deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred income tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Summary of Annual Stock Repurchased
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Cancelled (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Ending Balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Cancelled (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Ending Balance (in dollars per share)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Total Equity [Member]
Total [Member]
Total Member [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Shares (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Beginning Balance
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of restricted stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Exercise of stock options and stock purchase rights (in shares)
Exercise of stock options and stock purchase rights
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Treasury shares held for taxes due upon exercise of stock options (in shares)
Treasury Shares Held For Taxes Due Upon Exercise Of Stock Options
Treasury Shares Held For Taxes Due Upon Exercise Of Stock Options
Treasury shares held for taxes due upon exercise of stock options
Treasury Shares Held For Taxes, Amount
Treasury shares held for taxes, amount
Excess income tax benefit from exercise of stock options
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Cash dividends declared and other distributions
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Purchases of treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Purchases of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
SunGard acquisition (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
SunGard acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Other (in shares)
Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Net earnings
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax
Ending Shares (in shares)
Ending Balance
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Contract Costs
Deferred Costs Text Block
Deferred costs text block.
2018 Term Loans [Member]
Term Loan Five [Member]
Term Loan Five
Senior Notes due June 2017, interest payable semi-annually at 1.450% [Member]
One Point Four Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]
One Point Four Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]
Senior Notes due April 2018, interest payable semi-annually at 2.000% [Member]
Two Point Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Two Point Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Senior Notes due October 2018, interest payable semi-annually at 2.850% [Member]
Two Point Eight Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Two Point Eight Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Senior Notes due October 2020, interest payable semi-annually at 3.625% [Member]
Three Point Six Two Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Three Point Six Two Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2020
Senior Euro Notes due 2021, interest payable annually at 0.400% [Member]
Point Four Zero Percent Euro Senior Notes Due January 2021 [Member]
Point Four Zero Percent Euro Senior Notes Due January 2021 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2021, interest payable semi-annually at 2.250% [Member]
Two Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Two Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Senior Notes due March 2022, interest payable semi-annually at 5.000% [Member]
Five Point Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Five Point Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Senior GBP Notes due 2022, interest payable annually at 1.700% [Member]
One Point Seven Percent GBP Senior Notes Due June 2022 [Member]
One Point Seven Percent GBP Senior Notes Due June 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes due October 2022, interest payable semi-annually at 4.500% [Member]
Four Point Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Four Point Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2023, interest payable semi-annually at 3.500% [Member]
Three Point Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Three Point Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2024, interest payable semi-annually at 3.875% [Member]
Three Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Three Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Senior Euro Notes due 2024, interest payable annually at 1.100% [Member]
One Point One Percent Euro Senior Notes Due July 2024 [Member]
One Point One Percent Euro Senior Notes Due July 2024 [Member]
Senior Notes due October 2025, interest payable semi-annually at 5.000% [Member]
Five Point Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Five Point Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2026, interest payable semi-annually at 3.000% [Member]
Three Percent Senior Notes Due 2026 [Member]
Three Percent Senior Notes Due 2026 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2046, interest payable semi-annually at 4.500% [Member]
Four Point Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2046 [Member]
Four Point Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2046 [Member]
Revolving Loan [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt instrument, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Term loans
Secured Debt
Senior notes
Senior Notes
Other
Debt Instrument, Unamortized (Discount) Premium, Debt Issuance Costs, and Capital Lease Obligations, Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized (Discount) Premium, Debt Issuance Costs, and Capital Lease Obligations, Net
Current portion
Applicable margin
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Revolving loan unused commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Revolving loan marginal rates
Line Of Credit Facility Marginal Rates
Line of credit facility marginal rates.
Acquisitions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Current assets
Noncurrent assets (included in other noncurrent assets)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Current liabilities (included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Noncurrent liabilities
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred income tax liability
Purchases of treasury stock (in shares)
Average cost of shares repurchased (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Repurchase of common stock
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Secretariat of the Federal Revenue Bureau of Brazil [Member]
Secretariat of the Federal Revenue Bureau of Brazil [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Potential tax liability [Member]
Potential Tax Liability [Member]
Potential Tax Liability [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, number of claims pending
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Loss contingency, value of damages sought
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss contingency, number of additional claims filed
Loss Contingency, Potential New Claims Filed, Number
Loss Contingency, Potential New Claims Filed, Number
Loss contingency, potential additional claims amount sought
Loss Contingency, Potential Additional Claims, Damages Sought
Loss Contingency, Potential Additional Claims, Damages Sought
Number of total pending and potential pending claims
Loss Contingency, Total Pending and Potential Pending Claims, Number
Loss Contingency, Total Pending and Potential Pending Claims, Number
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss
Liability for acquired contingencies
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Schedule of changes in goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Summary of deferred contract costs
Deferred Costs [Abstract]
Installations and conversions in progress
Installations And Conversions In Progress
Installations and conversions in progress.
Installations and conversions completed, net
Installations And Conversions Completed Net
Installations and conversions completed, net.
Sales commissions and other, net
Other Deferred Costs Net Noncurrent
Other Deferred Costs Net Noncurrent.
Deferred contract costs, net
Amortization of deferred contract costs
Amortization of Deferred Charges
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Pro Forma [Member]
Pro Forma [Member]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Foreign Entities [Member]
Geographic Distribution, Foreign [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Treasury Lock Hedge [Member]
Treasury Lock [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
Furniture, Fixture and Computer Equipment [Member]
Furniture fixture and computer equipment [Member]
Furniture fixture and computer equipment.
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net, Software Licenses [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net, Software Licenses [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net, Software Licenses [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Geographic concentration risk [Member]
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Processing Services [Member]
Processing Services [Member]
Processing Services [Member]
Professional Services [Member]
Professional Services [Member]
Professional Services [Member]
Software Licensing [Member]
Software Licensing [Member]
Software Licensing [Member]
Hardware and Other Miscellaneous [Member]
Hardware and Other Miscellaneous [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Fair value of long-term debt
Fair Value, Aggregate Differences, Long-term Debt Instruments
Fair Value, Aggregate Differences, Long-term Debt Instruments
Impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Contract settlement payment
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Interest expense recognition period
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer
Expected customer attrition period
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Concentration risk
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Processing and services revenues
Net earnings attributable to FIS common stockholders
Cumulative impact of adoption of ASU
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Purchase of common shares (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Revenues and Earnings (losses) of Businesses Included in Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Authorized amount for stock repurchase
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Remaining amount available for stock repurchase
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Payments for repurchase of shares
Payments for Repurchase of Equity
Income Statement [Abstract]
Processing and services revenues (for related party activity, see note 17)
Cost of revenues (for related party activity, see note 17)
Cost of Services
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (for related party activity, see note17)
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Total other income (expense)
Interest Expense and Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest Expense
Interest Expense and Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest Expense
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and equity method investment earnings
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Equity method investment earnings
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Earnings from continuing operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net earnings
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net earnings attributable to FIS common stockholders
Net earnings per share — basic from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Net earnings (loss) per share — basic from discontinued operations attributable to FIS common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net earnings per share — basic attributable to FIS common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Net earnings per share — diluted from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Net earnings (loss) per share — diluted from discontinued operations attributable to FIS common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net earnings per share — diluted attributable to FIS common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Amounts attributable to FIS common stockholders:
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Interest rate swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Forward contracts [Member]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivatives terminated
Derivative, Notional Amount of Derivatives Terminated
Derivative, Notional Amount of Derivatives Terminated
Fair value changes reclassified from other comprehensive earnings
Gain (loss) on interest rate derivative
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive earnings into income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Billing Status, Type [Axis]
Billing Status, Type [Axis]
Receivables Billing Status [Domain]
Receivables Billing Status [Domain]
Billed Revenues
Billed Revenues [Member]
Unbilled Revenues
Unbilled Revenues [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Summary of trade receivables, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Total trade receivables, net
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Foreign exchange forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Net investment hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Number of instruments held
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Senior notes amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Loss on net investment hedge
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Share Repurchase Programs
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustment to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Amortization of debt issue costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Gain on sale of assets
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Excess income tax benefit from exercise of stock options
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Other operating activities, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Net changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and foreign currency:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Settlement activity
Net decrease increase in settlement receivables
Net change during the period in settlement receivables, payables and deposits.
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Deferred contract costs
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Additions to property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Additions to computer software
Payments for Software
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Net proceeds from sale of assets
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayment of borrowings and capital lease obligations
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Excess income tax benefit from exercise of stock options
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Treasury stock activity
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Distributions to Brazilian Venture partner
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Net
Cash paid for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Weighted average fair value of options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Weighted average expected life (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
eCas Business Line [Member]
eCas Business Line [Member]
eCas Business Line [Member]
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Banco Bradesco [Member]
Banco Bradesco [Member]
Banco Bradesco [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
One-time Dividend Payment [Member]
One-time Dividend Payment [Member]
One-time Dividend Payment [Member]
Unfavorable Currency Impact [Member]
Unfavorable Currency Impact [Member]
Unfavorable Currency Impact [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Banco Bradesco [Member]
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
Contract-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Contract-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in joint venture
Joint Venture, Ownership Percentage
Joint Venture, Ownership Percentage
Unamortized contract intangible asset
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Notes payout period
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period
Triggered payments
Joint Venture, Triggering Event, Payments Related to Triggering Event
Joint Venture, Triggering Event, Payments Related to Triggering Event
One time dividend payment
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Noncontrolling interest value
Noncontrolling Interest in Joint Ventures
Total related party revenues
Revenue from Related Parties
Number of cards processed
Number Of Card Process
Number Of Card Process.
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trade Receivables
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Settlement Deposits, Receivables and Payables
Settlement Deposits, Receivables and Payables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Settlement deposits represent funds we hold that were drawn from our clients to facilitate settlement activities. Settlement receivables represent amounts funded by us. Settlement payables consist of settlement deposits from clients, settlement payables to third parties and outstanding checks related to our settlement activities for which the right of offset does not exist or we do not intend to exercise our right of offset.
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Computer Software
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Contract Costs
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Revenue and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Cost of Revenue and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Revenue and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Management Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Certain Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments for Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for doubtful accounts beginning
Bad debt expense
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Write-offs, net of recoveries
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-offs
Allowance for doubtful accounts ending
International [Member]
Sungard and recent acquisitions [Member]
SunGard And Other Recent Acquisitions [Member]
SunGard And Other Recent Acquisitions [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Number of countries in which entity operates (more than)
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Severance costs
Severance Costs
Assets from discontinued operations, excluded from total assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Long-term assets, excluding goodwill and other intangible assets
Long-term Assets, Excluding Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.
Long-term Assets, Excluding Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Trade Receivables [Member]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Other Receivables [Member]
Other Receivables [Member]
Other Receivables [Member]
Cash
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Computer software
Business Combination, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Computer Software
Business Combination, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Computer Software
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interest
Business Combination, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Except Goodwill, Liabilities and Noncontrolling Interest
Business Combination, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Except Goodwill, Liabilities and Noncontrolling Interest
Assets acquired, goodwill, and liabilities assumed, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Long-term debt (subsequently retired)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Deferred income taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Deferred revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Other liabilities and noncontrolling interest
Business Combination, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities, Except Goodwill, Liabilities and Noncontrolling Interest
Business Combination, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities, Except Goodwill, Other Liabilities and Noncontrolling Interest
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Computer Software
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Employee Stock [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
SunGard 2005 Management Incentive Plan [Member]
SunGard 2005 Management Incentive Plan [Member]
SunGard 2005 Management Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Minimum percentage contribution made by employees of their salary to employee benefit plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Minimum Employee Subscription Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Minimum Employee Subscription Rate
Maximum percentage contribution made by employees of their salary to employee benefit plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Employer contribution rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Employer Contribution Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Employer Contribution Rate
Compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Employee contribution of pretax annual compensation
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent
Employee matching contribution, percent of match
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Employee matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Company expense, Profit Sharing Plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Number of additional shares authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Stock vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Weighted average fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted stock, shares granted (in shares)
Restricted stock price, exercise price range, lower limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Restricted stock price, exercise price range, upper limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Unvested restricted shares outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted average period over which compensation cost is expected to be recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Projected benefit plan, plan obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Computer Equipment [Member]
Computer Equipment [Member]
Furniture, Fixture and Other Equipment [Member]
Furniture, Fixture and Other Equipment [Member]
Furniture, Fixture and Other Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Net Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to FIS, net of tax
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to FIS, net of tax
Plus: Common stock equivalent shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Total processing and services revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax
Pro forma earnings (loss) per share - basic from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Per Share, Basic
Pro forma earnings (loss) per share - diluted from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Deferred Contract Costs
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration of Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation [Abstract]
Tax expense per statements of earnings
Tax expense attributable to discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Other components of other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Other Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Other Adjustments
Total income tax expense (benefit) allocated to other comprehensive income
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options
Total income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Furniture fixture and computer equipment [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating leases, purchase option and renewal period
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Future minimum operating lease payments for leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating lease annual lease payments
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Rent expense incurred under all operating leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
$ 0.00 - $ 34.33
Exercise Price Range One [Member]
Exercise Price Range One.
$ 34.34 - $ 48.75
Exercise Price Range Two [Member]
Exercise Price Range Two.
$ 48.76 - $ 59.91
Exercise Price Range Three [Member]
Exercise Price Range Three.
$ 59.92 - $ 62.92
Exercise Price Range Four [Member]
Exercise Price Range Four.
$ 62.93 - $ 66.62
Exercise Price Range Five [Member]
Exercise Price Range Five.
$ 66.63 - $ 93.36
Exercise Price Range Six [Member]
Exercise Price Range Six.
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Stock options outstanding and exercisable
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Beginning of Period [Abstract]
Exercise price range lower limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price range upper limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Number of Options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Number of Options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Closing stock price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value, Closing Stock Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value, Closing Stock Price
Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Pre-tax Income from Continuing Operations
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Components of Other Comprehensive Earnings
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Maximum [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives
Indefinite lived trademarks
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisition Purchase Price
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Estimated Amortization of Intangibles
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Trademarks [Member]
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Cost
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Other [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Other [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Other [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive gain/(loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Interest expense
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Related Party [Axis]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
State Income Taxes [Member]
Federal Benefit of State Taxes [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the Company's effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income taxes / Federal benefit of state taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Foreign rate differential
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Percent
Book basis in excess of tax basis for dispositions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Percent
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Schedule of Trade Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
2021 Notes, 2026 Notes, and 2046 Notes [Member]
2021 Notes, 2026 Notes, and 2046 Notes [Member]
2021 Notes, 2026 Notes, and 2046 Notes [Member]
2021 and 2024 Euro Notes and 2022 GBP Senior Notes [Member]
2021 and 2024 Euro Notes and 2022 GBP Senior Notes [Member]
2021 and 2024 Euro Notes and 2022 GBP Senior Notes [Member]
Total committed capital, credit agreement
Capital Commitment Under Credit Agreement
Capital Commitment Under Credit Agreement
Credit facility outstanding amount
Long-term Line of Credit
Additional term and revolving loan capacity in the future
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Percentage of principal amount redeemed
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed
Amount redeemed
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Net proceeds from offering
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs
Currency conversion rate
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation
Weighted average interest rate
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Repayments of revolving loan
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Tender offer costs
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount of Premium
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount of Premium
Deferred financing costs, gross
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross
Write off of capitalized debt issuance costs
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Unamortized discount (premium), net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Senior note redemption price, percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Make whole amount, trigger period prior to maturity
Debt Instrument, Make Whole Amount, Trigger, Period Prior to Maturity
Debt Instrument, Make Whole Amount, Trigger, Period Prior to Maturity
Debt issuance costs
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Current provision:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current provision
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred provision (benefit):
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred provision
Deferred Income Tax Provision
Deferred Income Tax Provision
Total provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxes is based on pre-tax income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Estimated Amortization of Intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five