OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE [Abstract] OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party Related Party [Domain] Joint Venture People’s United Merchant Services [Member] People’s United Merchant Services [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Bank Partner Peoples United Bank [Member] Peoples United Bank Controlling and non-controlling interest in Joint Venture Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Conversion ratio for conversion of LLC units into common stock Exchange Ratio with LLC Units Represents the exchange ratio of shares of common stock for units of the limited liability company subsidiary of the reporting entity. Ownership percentage by Worldpay, Inc Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Carrying Amount Reported Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Carrying amounts and estimated fair values for assets and liabilities Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Liabilites: Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] Note payable Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Subsidiaries Subsidiaries [Member] Capital Units by Class [Axis] Capital Units by Class [Axis] Capital Unit, Class [Domain] Capital Unit, Class [Domain] Class B Unit of Worldpay Holding Capital Unit, Class B [Member] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Class A Common Stock Common Class A [Member] Class B Common Stock Common Class B [Member] Earnings Per Share, Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Conversion ratio for conversion of Class B units into Class A common stock Common Stock Conversion Ratio Represents the conversion ratio for converting shares of common stock into another class of common stock. Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Vantiv Holding shares outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table 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] Land Land [Member] Building and improvements Building and Building Improvements [Member] Furniture and equipment Furniture and Equipment [Member] Represents the equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities and tangible personal property used to produce goods and services. Software Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements [Member] Work in progress Construction in Progress [Member] Property equipment and software Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Estimated Useful Life Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, equipment and software - net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Accounting Policies [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Line Items] Expected right-of-use asset Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Expected operating lease liability Operating Lease, Liability Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Segment Reporting Information Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Disaggregation of Revenue Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Derivative Contract [Domain] Forward Contracts Forward Contracts [Member] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name Counterparty Name [Domain] Mercury Payment Systems, LLC Mercury Payment Systems [Member] Represents Mercury Payment Systems, Inc. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the reporting entity. Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Recurring basis Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Types of Financial Instruments [Domain] Financial Instruments [Domain] Interest Rate Contract Interest Rate Contract [Member] Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Fair value of hedge assets Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value Fair Value of foreign currency forward contract Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value Liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Fair value of hedge liabilities Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value Mercury TRA Tax Receivable Agreements Obligation The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the noncurrent portion of liabilities for tax receivable agreements with investors. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Schedule of activity of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] (Loss) gain on foreign currency translation and hedging activities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive (loss) income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Term A loan TermA Loan [Member] Represent the term A loan debt arrangement having an initial term longer than one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Fifth Third Fifth Third [Member] Represents Fifth Third Bank and its subsidiaries that are investors in the subsidiary of the reporting entity. Worldpay Holding Worldpay Holding [Member] Worldpay Holding [Member] Worldpay, Inc. Parent [Member] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction Related Party Transaction [Domain] Lease Agreements Lease Agreements [Member] Referral Cost Referral Agreement [Member] Referral Agreement [Member] Clearing Settlement and Sponsorship Agreement and Treasury Management Agreement Clearing Settlement and Sponsorship Agreement and Treasury Management Agreement [Member] Clearing Settlement and Sponsorship Agreement and Treasury Management Agreement with Fifth Third Bank Other non-material services Other Services Agreement [Member] Represents other non-material services which may include IT services, back-office support, employee related services, product development, risk management and general business resources. Related Party Transaction Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Ownership percentage by Fifth Third Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Fifth Third related party revenue Revenue from Related Parties Fifth Third accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Related Parties Fifth Third Accounts payable and accrued expense Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Current portion of note payable held by Fifth Third Notes Payable, Related Parties, Current Current portion of Fifth Third callable/puttable TRA Obligations Tax Receivable Agreements Obligation to Related Parties Current The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the current portion of liabilities related to the tax receivable agreements to related parties. Non-current note payable held by Fifth Third Notes Payable, Related Parties, Noncurrent Tax receivable agreement obligations to related parties Tax Receivable Agreements Obligation to Related Parties Long Term Portion The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the long term portion of liabilities related to the tax receivable agreements to related parties Fifth Third note payable Notes Payable, Related Parties Interest expense associated with related party debt Interest Expense, Related Party Commitment fees associated with related party debt Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount Related party expense to Fifth Third Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Deposits held at Fifth Third Cash Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Moneris Solutions, Inc. Moneris Solutions, Inc. [Member] Moneris Solutions, Inc. Paymetric Holdings, Inc. Paymetric Holdings, Inc. [Member] Paymetric Holdings, Inc. [Member] Technology Solutions Technology Solutions [Member] Technology Solutions Merchant Solution Merchant Services [Member] Represents the Merchant Services segment, which provides merchant acquiring and payment processing services to large national merchants, regional and small-to-mid sized businesses. Issuer Solution Financial Institution Services [Member] Represents the Financial Institution Services, which provides card issuer processing, payment network processing, fraud protection, card production, prepaid program management, automated teller machine (ATM) driving and network gateway and switching services. Goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill at beginning of period Goodwill Re-allocation of Legacy Vantiv for reorganized reportable segments Reorganization Items Goodwill attributable to acquisition Goodwill, Acquired During Period Effect of foreign currency translation Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Goodwill at end of period Schedule of goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of expected amortization expense Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Share-based Payments- Performance Share Units [Abstract] Share-based Payments- Performance Share Units [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Worldpay Group, PLC Worldpay Group, PLC [Member] Worldpay Group, PLC [Member] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Equity Incentive Plan 2012 Equity Incentive Plan 2012 [Member] Represents the information pertaining to the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. Award Type Award Type [Axis] Equity Award Equity Award [Domain] Performance Shares Performance Shares [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, Roll Forwards (in Shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Non-vested beginning of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Grants in period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Incremental shares upon completion of performance goals Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Incremental Attainments in Period The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans upon the attainment of certain performance metrics. Vested in period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited in period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Non-vested end of period 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Non-vested beginning of period, weighted average grant date fair value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Incremental grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Incremental Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Incremental Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested in period, weighted average grant date fair value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeitures, weighted average grant date fair value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested end of period, weighted average grant date fair value 2012 Equity Incentive Plan Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Performance share units minimum number of shares authorized to award Performance Share Awards Minimum Number of Shares Authorized to Award Performance Share Awards Minimum Number of Shares Authorized to Award Performance share units maximum number of shares authorized to award Performance Share Awards Maximum Number of Shares Authorized to Award Performance Share Awards Maximum Number of Shares Authorized to Award Performance share units target number of shares authorized to award Performance Share Awards Target Number of Shares Authorized to Award Performance Share Awards Target Number of Shares Authorized to Award Awards vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period Total vest date fair value of performance share units vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Total allocated share-based compensation Expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Tax benefits related to share-based compensation Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Unrecognized share-based compensation Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Period for recognition of unrecognized share-based compensation Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Segment Reporting [Abstract] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Not designated as hedging instrument Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Interest rate swaps Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest rate cap Interest Rate Cap [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other current assets Other Current Assets [Member] Other long-term assets Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] Other current liabilities Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other long-term liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship Hedging Relationship [Domain] January 2018 to January 2019 January 2018 to January 2019 [Member] January 2018 to January 2019 [Member] January 2017 to January 2020 January 2017 to January 2020 [Member] January 2017 to January 2020 [Member] June 2018 to June 2021 June 2018 to June 2021 [Member] June 2018 to June 2021 [Member] June 2019 to June 2021 June 2019 to June 2021 [Member] June 2019 to June 2021 [Member] Derivatives, Fair Value Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Cash flow hedges of interest rate risk Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract] Purchase of interest rate caps Payments for Hedge, Investing Activities Notional amount Derivative, Notional Amount Interest rate cap agreement strike rate Derivative, Cap Interest Rate Cash flow hedge loss to be reclassified within twelve months Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months Fair value of interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net [Abstract] Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Reclassification of Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) [Abstract] Amount of loss (gain) recognized in OCI (effective portion) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings (effective portion) Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Aggregate fair value of derivatives in a net liability position Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract] Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract] Gain on foreign currency forward Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Translation Adjustment on Net Investment Hedge, before Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Translation Adjustment on Net Investment Hedge, before Tax Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) translation adjustment on net investment hedge Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current income tax expense Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] U.S. income taxes Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State and local income taxes Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign income taxes Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current tax expense Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax (benefit) expense: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] U.S. income taxes Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State and local income taxes Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign income taxes Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total deferred tax (benefit) expense Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Applicable income tax (benefit) expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Reconciliation of the U.S. income tax rate and the Company's effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract] Federal statutory tax Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount State taxes-net of federal benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount Non-U.S. tax rate differential Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount Effect of changes in deferred tax rates Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount Non-controlling interest Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Amount Other-net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Amount Acquisition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Restructuring Charges, Amount Deferred income tax assets and liabilities Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax assets Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] Domestic net operating losses Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic Foreign net operating losses Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign Employee benefits Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits Interest expense limitations Deferred Tax Assets, Other Tax Carryforwards Other assets Deferred Tax Assets, Other Other accruals and reserves Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Other Partnership basis Deferred Tax Assets, Partnership Basis Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from the partnership basis. Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Realizable deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Deferred tax liabilities Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Property and equipment Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Goodwill and intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Deferred tax liability Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Deferred tax asset-net Deferred Tax Assets, Net Summary of the Company's property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Net income attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Weighted-average Class A common shares outstanding, basic, (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic net income per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Consolidation Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary and Minority Interest [Table] Consolidation Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary and Minority Interest [Table] Summarization of information required and determined to be disclosed concerning the effects of any changes in a parent's ownership interest and the ownership percentage held by the non-controlling owners, in a subsidiary which may have occurred during the period. Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] October 2016 Authorized Share Repurchase Program October 2016 Authorized Share Repurchase Program [Member] October 2016 Authorized Share Repurchase Program [Member] Class A Unit of Worldpay Holding Capital Unit, Class A [Member] Class C Non-Voting Units Class C Non-Voting Units [Member] Class C Non-Voting Units [Member] Controlling and non-controlling interests in Vantiv Holding Consolidation Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary and Minority Interest [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Changes in units and related ownership interest Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance (in shares) Opening percentage of ownership by parent Opening percentage of ownership by noncontrolling interest Issuance of Class A common stock for acquisition, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Issuance of Common Stock in Connection with Sale of Class B Units Issuance of Common Stock in Connection with Sale of Class B Units Issuance of Common Stock in Connection with Sale of Class B Units Class A common stock repurchased and retired during period, shares Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Equity plan activity (in shares) Equity Plan Activity, Shares Includes repurchase of Class A common stock to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations, forfeitures of Restricted Class A common stock awards, issuance of Class A common stock due to exercised options, and the conversion of restricted stock units to Class A common stock. Balance (in shares) Closing percentage of ownership by parent Closing percentage of ownership by noncontrolling interest Shares issued for Worldpay acquisition Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Treasury Stock Acquired in Business Acquisition, Shares Treasury Stock Acquired in Business Acquisition, Shares Treasury Stock Acquired in Business Acquisition, Shares Percentage of voting interests acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Worldpay Holding net income, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Items not allocable to non-controlling interests: Items of Net Income (Loss) of Consolidated Entities Not Allocable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Worldpay, Inc. expenses Other Expenses Net income attributable to Worldpay Holding Net income attributable to subsidiary Net income attributable to subsidiary Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Term A-5 Loan, maturing in January 2023 Term A-5 Loan, maturing in January 2023 [Member] Term A-5 Loan, maturing in January 2023 Sterling Note maturing in January 2023 Sterling Note maturing in January 2023 [Member] Sterling Note maturing in January 2023 [Member] Term A-3 Loan, maturing in October 2021 Term A-3 Loan, maturing in October 2021 [Member] Term A-3 Loan, maturing in October 2021 Term B-3 loan, maturing in October 2023 Term B-3 loan, maturing in October 2023 [Member] Term B-3 loan, maturing in October 2023 Term B-4 Loan, maturing in August 2024 Term B-4 Loan, maturing in August 2024 [Member] Term B-4 Loan, maturing in August 2024 Senior Unsecured Dollar Note, Maturing November 2025 Senior Unsecured Dollar Note, Maturing November 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Dollar Note, Maturing November 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Sterling Note, Maturing November 2025 Senior Unsecured Sterling Note, Maturing November 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Dollar Note, Maturing November 2025 Senior Unsecured Euro Note, expiring in November 2022 Senior Unsecured Euro Note, expiring in November 2022 [Member] Senior Unsecured Euro Note, expiring in November 2022 [Member] Mortgage Mortgages [Member] Revolving credit facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Long-term debt Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term debt, gross Long-term Debt, Gross Less: Current portion of note payable Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Less: Original issue discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Less: Debt issuance costs Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Note payable Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Interest rate (as a percent) Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate Spread rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Term A loan first twelve quarters amortization percentage Debt Instrument Periodic Amortization Percentage during First Twelve Quarters Debt Instrument Periodic Amortization Percentage during First Twelve Quarters Term A loan next four quarters amortization percentage Debt Instrument Periodic Amortization Percentage During Next Four Quarters Debt Instrument Periodic Amortization Percentage During Next Four Quarters Term A Loan following three quarters amortization percentage Debt Instrument Periodic Amortization Percentage During Following Three Quarters Debt Instrument Periodic Amortization Percentage During Following Three Quarters Term B loan amortization percentage Debt Instrument Periodic Amortization Percentage Represents the amortization rate specified in the agreement. Currency exchange rate Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Remeasurement Face value of debt Debt Instrument, Face Amount Unamortized fair value premium Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium Fixed interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement Statement [Line Items] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable—net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Settlement assets and merchant float Settlement Assets, Current Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense, Current Other Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, equipment and software—net Intangible assets—net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Deferred taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Proceeds from senior unsecured note Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Settlement obligations Settlement Liabilities, Current Current portion of notes payable Notes Payable, Current Current portion of tax receivable agreement obligations Tax Receivable Agreement Obligations Current The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the current portion of liabilities related to the tax receivable agreements. Deferred income Deferred Revenue, Current Current maturities of capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations, Current Other Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term liabilities: Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Notes payable Notes Payable, Noncurrent Tax receivable agreement obligations Tax Receivable Agreements Obligation Long Term Portion The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the long term portion of liabilities related to the tax receivable agreements Capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Deferred taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total long-term liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11 - Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees) Commitments and Contingencies Equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value; 890,000,000 shares authorized; 300,454,590 shares outstanding at December 31, 2018; 162,595,581 shares outstanding at December 31, 2017, Class B common stock, no par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 10,252,826 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018, 15,252,826 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 Common Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock, at cost; 3,574,553 shares at December 31, 2018 and 2,861,671 shares at December 31, 2017 Treasury Stock, Value Total Worldpay, Inc. equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity NET INCOME PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Tax Receivable Agreements Disclosure [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Tax Receivable Agreement [Table] Tax Receivable Agreement [Table] Summary of information pertaining to the tax receivable agreements entered into by the entity. Tax receivable agreement Tax Receivable Agreement [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- TRA obligations, beginning balance Payments under tax receivable agreements Payments Under Tax Receivable Agreements Payments Under Tax Receivable Agreements TRA obligations settled, balance sheet obligations prior to settlement Tax Receivable Agreement Obligations Settled As a Result of Prepayment Tax Receivable Agreement Obligations Settled As a Result of Prepayment TRA liability recorded related to secondary offerings Tax Receivable Agreement Liability Recorded Related to Secondary Offerings Tax receivable agreement liability recorded related to secondary offerings during the period. TRAs change in value Tax Receivable Agreements Change in Value Change in the value of tax receivable agreements due to fair value adjustments and/or certain tax planning strategies which affect the amount of future obligations. TRA obligations, ending balance Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Worldpay, Inc. Parent Company [Member] Condensed Income Statements, Captions Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] General and administrative General and Administrative Expense Loss from operations Operating Income (Loss) Non-operating (expense) income Nonoperating Income (Expense) (Loss) income before income taxes and equity in net income of subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax (benefit) expense Loss before equity in net income of subsidiaries Equity in net income of subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND GUARANTEES Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block] Schedule of changes in units and related ownership interest Schedule of Changes in Units and Related Controlling and Non Controlling Ownership Interests [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the changes in units and related controlling and non-controlling ownership interests in a subsidiary of the company. Schedule of reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest Schedule of Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest. 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Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer relationships intangible assets Customer Relationships [Member] Trade Names Trade Names [Member] Customer Portfolios and related assets Customer Contracts [Member] Patents Patents [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-lived intangible assets, gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite-lived intangible assets acquired, weighted average useful life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Amortization expense on finite lived intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Estimate amortization expense of finite lived intangible assets for the next five years Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2021 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2022 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2023 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Condensed Financial Information of Registrant Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table] Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] US Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] State and Local Jurisdiction State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Foreign Tax Foreign Tax Authority [Member] Operating Loss Carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] Federal statutory tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Reduction of deferred tax asset due to Tax Reform Legislation Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Impact of Tax Reform Legislation, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Impact of Tax Reform Legislation, Amount Loss from domestic operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Income from foreign operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign Tax loss carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards Valuation allowance Income tax receivable Income Taxes Receivable Revenue Revenues Network fees and other costs(1) Network Fees and Other Costs Expenses incurred by the entity in connection with providing processing services to a client. Net revenue Revenue Less Network Fees and Other Costs Revenue Less Network Fees and Other Costs Sales and marketing Selling and Marketing Expense Other operating costs Other Cost and Expense, Operating Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Income from operations Net income (loss) attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Net income per share attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Class A common stock: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated statement of financial position Proceeds from senior unsecured notes - restricted for closing of Worldpay acquisition Other restricted cash (in other current assets) Other restricted cash Other restricted cash Merchant float (in settlement assets and merchant float) Restricted Cash, Current Total cash and cash equivalents per the consolidated statement of cash flows Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Performance Share Units Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Number of shares attributable to conversion of performance share units into shares of Class A common stock excluded from computation of diluted EPS (in shares) Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] Software Software and Software Development Costs [Member] Total Legacy Worldpay purchase price Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Total cash paid for Legacy Worldpay acquisition Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Issuance of Class A common stock for acquisition, value Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Share price of Class A common stock issued for acquisition Business Acquisition, Share Price Incurred expenses from acquisition Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Fair value of Worldpay replacement awards Business Combination Stock Based Compensation Fair Value Business Combination, Stock-based Compensation , Fair Value Fair value of Worldpay replacement awards related to services provided prior to the acquisition Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Purchase Price Allocation Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Cash acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Property, equipment and software Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Other non-current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets Current liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Long-term debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Deferred tax liability Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Non-current liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Total purchase price Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Merchant float Other restricted cash Special dividend payable assumed in acquisition Special dividend payable assumed in acquisition Special dividend payable assumed in acquisition Payment of long-term debt assumed in business acquisition Payment of long-term debt assumed in business acquisition Payment of long-term debt assumed in business acquisition Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Total revenue Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Net (loss) income attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax Net (loss) income per share attributable to Worldpay, Inc. 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Reduction of TRA liability due to Tax Reform Legislation Reduction of Tax Receivable Agreement Liability due to Tax Reform Legislation Reduction of Tax Receivable Agreement Liability due to Tax Reform Legislation Enacted in December 2017 Mercury TRA Liability Recorded Tax Receivable Agreement Liability Recorded Related to Purchase Accounting Adjustment Tax Receivable Agreement Liability Recorded Related to Acquisitions Other nonoperating expense Other Nonoperating Expense 2019 cash payment to terminate Mercury TRA under Call Options Tax Receivable Agreements, Future Call Options, Next Twelve Months Tax Receivable Agreements, Future Call Options, Next Twelve Months Cash payments to settle certain tax receivable agreements Payments to settle certain tax receivable agreements The cash outflow to settle certain tax receivable agreements. Payments Under Tax Receivable Agreements Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Taxes refund receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Total current assets Investment in subsidiaries Investment In Subsidiaries The carrying value of the parent company's investments in its consolidated subsidiaries. Total assets Payable to subsidiaries Due to Related Parties, Current Current portion of tax receivable agreement obligations to related parties Total current liabilities Total long-term liabilities Total liabilities Equity: Equity [Abstract] Total Worldpay, Inc. equity Total liabilities and equity Schedule of the Company's debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Retirement Benefits [Abstract] EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block] TAX RECEIVABLE AGREEMENTS Tax Receivable Agreements Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for tax receivable agreements. Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of carrying amounts and estimated fair values for assets and liabilities, excluding assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Amortization of customer incentives Amortization of Customer Incentives The amount deducted from gross revenue in the current period that reflects the allocation of incentives paid to customers. Amortization and write-off of debt issuance costs Amortization and Write Off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost The component of interest expense comprised of the periodic charge against earnings over the life of the financing arrangement to which such costs relate and write-off of amounts previously capitalized as debt issuance cost in an extinguishment of debt. Gain on foreign currency forward Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Deferred tax (benefit) expense Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Tax receivable agreements non-cash items Tax Receivable Agreements Noncash Income (Expense) Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period related to tax receivable agreements to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Change in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables Net settlement assets and obligations Increase (Decrease) in Net Settlement Assets and Obligations Represents increase (decrease) in net settlement assets and obligations during the reporting period. Prepaid and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Investing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of customer portfolios and related assets and other Payments for Customer Portfolios and Other Intangible Assets The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of customer portfolios and other intangible assets during the reporting period. Purchase of interest rate caps Proceeds from foreign currency forward Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Cash acquired (used) in acquisitions, net of cash used Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt Borrowings on revolving credit facility Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayment of revolving credit facility Repayments of Lines of Credit Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Payment of debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock under employee stock plans Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Purchase and cancellation of Class A common stock Payments for Purchase and Cancellation of Common Stock Payments for Purchase and Cancellation of Common Stock Repurchase of Class A common stock (including to satisfy tax withholding obligations) Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Settlement of and payments under certain tax receivable agreements Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Distribution to non-controlling interests Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Cash and cash equivalents - Beginning of period Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents - End of period Cash Payments: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities Income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Non-cash Items: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Issuance of tax receivable agreements to related parties Issuance of Tax Receivable Agreements The value of obligations under tax receivable agreements in noncash investing or financing activities. Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Schedule of summary of applicable income taxes Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the U.S. income tax rate and the Company's effective tax rate 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] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Valuation allowance against deferred assets CONTROLLING AND NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Merchant Solutions Merchant Solutions [Member] Merchant Solutions Issuer Solutions Issuer Solutions [Member] Issuer Solutions Revenue from Processing Service Revenue from Processing Service Revenue from Processing Service Revenue from Products and Services Revenue from Products and Services Revenue from Products and Services Revenue under ASC 606 Revenue under ASC 605 Revenue, including Network Fees and Other Costs Revenue, including Network Fees and Other Costs Network fess and other costs recorded as revenue Network fess and other costs recorded as revenue Network fess and other costs recorded as revenue Cumulative catch-up adjustment to revenue due to ASC 606 Contract with Customer, Asset, Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment to Revenue, Modification of Contract Cumulative effect of accounting change New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets Capitalized contract cost Contract with Customer, Asset, Net Amortization of capitalized contract cost Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Customer Incentives Customer Incentives Sum of the amounts paid as incentives to customers in connection with the acquisition or renewal of customer contracts that will be amortized based on the contractual agreements and recorded as contra-revenue. Conversion Costs related to Processing Service Revenue Conversion Costs related to Processing Service Revenue Conversion Costs related to Processing Service Revenue Amortization of Capitalized Conversion Costs related to Processing Services Amortization of Capitalized Conversion Costs related to Processing Services Amortization of Capitalized Conversion Costs related to Processing Services Share-based Payments- Restricted Stock [Abstract] Share-based Payments- Restricted Stock [Abstract] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity Relationship to Entity [Domain] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Equal Annual Installment Equal Annual Installment [Member] Equal Annual Installment Time Awards Time Awards [Member] Represents those stock based awards that vest under a times based condition. Performance Awards Performance Awards [Member] Represents those stock based awards that vest under a performance based condition. Paymetric Restricted Awards Paymetric Restricted Awards [Member] Paymetric Restricted Awards [Member] Maximum number of shares of Class A stock authorized under the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Performance awards, period of participants service in years Total vest date fair value of restricted stock awards vested Fair value of paymetric stock awards associate with post-acquisition services Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding Schedule of recognized identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Worldpay Group plc pro forma information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Incremental Amendment Incremental Amendment [Member] Incremental Amendment [Member] Incremental Amendment Tranche B-2 Incremental Amendment Tranche B-2 [Member] Incremental Amendment Tranche B-2 [Member] June 2018 Debt Repricing June 2018 Debt Repricing [Member] June 2018 Debt Repricing [Member] Term B loan Term B Loan [Member] Represent the term B loan debt arrangement having an initial term longer than one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. 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No documentation exists for this element. -- Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Document and Entity Information [Table] Document and Entity Information [Table] Document and Entity Information [Table] Entity Information Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Income Statement [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Income from operations Interest expense—net Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net (Loss) income before applicable income taxes Net income Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net income attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Shares used in computing net income per share of Class A common stock: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Treasury stock, shares (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares 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 issued (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted Stock Option Employee Stock Option [Member] Stock Compensation Plan Stock Compensation Plan [Member] Diluted: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Net income attributable to Worldpay, Inc. 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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Non-Controlling Interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Balance Issuance of Class A common stock under employee benefit trust and employee benefit plans, net of forfeitures, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of Class A common stock under employee benefit trust and employee benefit plans, net of forfeitures, value Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Excess tax benefit from employee share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Repurchase of Class A common stock (including to satisfy tax withheld obligation), shares Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Repurchase of Class A common stock (including to satisfy tax withheld obligation), Value Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Purchase and cancellation of Class A 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Adjustment to additional paid in capital tax receivable agreements Adjustment to additional paid in capital for tax receivable agreements with investors Unrealized loss on hedging activities and foreign currency translation, net of tax Distribution to non-controlling interests Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Reallocation of non-controlling interests of Worldpay Holding due to change in ownership Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance Balance Tax Receivable Agreement [Abstract] Tax Receivable Agreement [Abstract] Tax Receivable Agreement Obligations Settled As a Result of Prepayment Deferred tax and other Deferred Tax Adjustments Related to Tax Receivable Agreement Obligation Settlements Deferred Tax Adjustments Related to Tax Receivable Agreement Obligation Settlements Net Gain Recorded in Equity Share-based Payments- Restricted Stock Units [Abstract] Share-based Payments- Restricted Stock Units [Abstract] Board of Directors Board of Directors [Member] Represents those individuals who are members of the Board of Directors. Active Employees Active Employees [Member] Represents those individuals who are active employees of the entity. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Restricted stock units vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Total vest date fair value of restricted stock units vested Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] AOCI Attributable to Parent Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment on Net Investment Hedge to Parent [Member] Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment on Net Investment Hedge to Parent [Member] Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment on Net Investment Hedge to Parent [Member] Net change in fair value recorded in accumulated OCI, before reclassifications, before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax Net realized loss reclassified into earnings, before tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax Pretax activity Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Net change in fair value recorded in accumulated OCI, before reclassifications, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications, Tax Net realized loss reclassified into earnings, tax Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) translation adjustment on net investment hedge, tax Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) translation adjustment on net investment hedge, tax Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) translation adjustment on net investment hedge, tax Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Other comprehensive loss, unrealized gain (loss), net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Net realized loss reclassified into earnings, net of tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Translation adjustments on Net Investment Hedge recorded in AOCI, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Translation Adjustment on Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Translation Adjustment on Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net activity AOCI beginning balance, net of tax AOCI ending balance, net of tax Balance, net Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Worldpay Holding Capital Stock Class of Stock [Line Items] Authorized common stock (in shares) Number of votes per share to which holders are entitled on all matters submitted to a vote Voting Rights Per Common Share Represents the number of voting rights per each common share held. Issuance of Common Stock in Connection with Sale of Class B Units Issuance of common shares in connection with Fifth Third transactions Exercise of Warrant Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Sale of Stock, Price Per Share Sale of Stock, Price Per Share Class A common stock repurchased and retired during period, (in shares) Purchase and cancellation of Class A common stock, Value Schedule of derivative instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of fair value of derivative instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of effect of the Company's interest rate swaps on the consolidated statements of income Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum commitments under non-cancelable operating leases Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Expenses Expense [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for expenses incurred in relation to revenue generating activities or operations. Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property and Equipment—net Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Settlement Processing Assets and Obligations and Merchant Float Settlement Assets and Obligations [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for settlement assets and obligations. Settlement assets include clearing and settling customers payments due to and from financial institutions and may include cash and cash equivalents. Settlement liabilities include amounts payable to intermediaries for global payment transfers. Derivatives Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Visa Europe and Contingent Value Rights Visa Europe and Contingent Value Rights [Policy Text Block] Visa Europe and Contingent Value Rights [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations Policy Business Combinations and Other Purchase of Business Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Policy Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Segment Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Future minimum lease payments required under capital leases and the present value of net minimum lease payments Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block] Deferred tax assets attributable to exchange of units of subsidiary Deferred Tax Assets, Investment in Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from the entity's investment in its less than wholly-owned subsidiaries attributable to a difference between the tax basis and the generally accepted accounting principles basis of the company's investment. Adjustment to additional paid in capital related to TRA Schedule of results of operations for each segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of total segment profit to the company's income before applicable income taxes Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Cost of equipment under capital leases Capital Leased Assets, Gross Accumulated depreciation of equipment under capital leases Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation Depreciation expense associated with equipment under capital leases Capital Leases, Income Statement, Amortization Expense Future minimum lease payments required under capital leases and the present value of net minimum lease payments Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Net Minimum Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2019 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2020 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years 2021 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years 2022 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Total minimum lease payments Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Less: Amount representing interest Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments Present value of minimum lease payments Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments Less: Current maturities of capital lease obligations Long-term capital lease obligations INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Expenses associated with the defined contribution savings plan Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Goodwill deductible for tax purposes Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Other assets Non-current liabilities Future minimum commitments under non-cancelable operating leases Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2021 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2022 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2023 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Rent expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Litigation settlement expense Litigation Settlement, Expense Schedule of Related Party Transactions Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of total segment profit to the company's (loss) income before applicable income taxes Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract] Total segment profit Gross Profit Less: Other operating costs Less: General and administrative Less: Depreciation and amortization Less: Interest expense—net Less: Non-operating (expense) income Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Operating Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Equity in net income of subsidiaries Deferred taxes Distributions from subsidiaries SEC Schedule, 12-04, Cash Dividends Paid to Registrant, Consolidated Subsidiaries Change in operating assets and liabilities, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by operating activities Proceeds from sale of Class A units in Worldpay Holding Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries Purchase of Class A units in Worldpay Holding Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates Net cash used in investing activities Advances from subsidiaries, net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock under employee stock plans Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Repurchase of Class A common stock (including to satisfy tax withholding obligations) Net cash used in financing activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents—Beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents—End of period Tax Receivable Agreement Obligation Settlements Tax Receivable Agreement Obligation Settlements [Table Text Block] Tax Receivable Agreement Obligation Settlements [Table Text Block] Schedule of the Company's Liability Pursuant to the TRAs Tax Receivable Agreement Obligation [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the entity's liability pursuant to tax receivable agreements. Tax Receivable Agreements- Impact of Secondary Offerings Tax Receivable Agreements- Impact of Secondary Offerings [Table Text Block] Tax Receivable Agreements- Impact of Secondary Offerings [Table Text Block] Schedule of Restricted Stock Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Stock Options Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Weighted-average Assumptions Options Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Performance Share Units Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments Operating Segments [Member] Result of operation for each segment Segment profit ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]