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 Variable Rate [Domain] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] 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 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 Sterling Note maturing in January 2023 Sterling Note maturing in January 2023 [Member] Sterling Note maturing in January 2023 [Member] 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 and current portion of note payable to related party Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Less: Original issue discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Less: Debt issuance costs Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Note payable and note payable to related party 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. Face value of debt Debt Instrument, Face Amount Fixed interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Currency exchange rate Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Remeasurement Euro Bond remaining unamortized premium Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] 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] 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 Merchant float Restricted Cash, Current Settlement assets Settlement Assets, Current Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense, Current Other Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current 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. Property, equipment and software—net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Intangible assets—net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) 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 7 - 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; 301,765,268 shares outstanding at June 30, 2018; 162,595,981 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 June 30, 2018 and 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 (loss) income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock, at cost; 3,825,367 shares at June 30, 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 Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] 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 Disclosures [Abstract] 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 [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Types of Financial Instruments 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. 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] 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. Weighted average Class B units excluded from computing dilutive EPS Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Worldpay Holding shares outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Litigation expense of an acquired company Litigation Settlement, Expense 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] Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Paymetric Holdings, Inc. Paymetric Holdings, Inc. [Member] Paymetric Holdings, Inc. [Member] Ownership [Axis] Ownership [Axis] Ownership Ownership [Domain] Business Acquisition Business Acquisition [Line Items] Percentage of voting interests acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Goodwill deductible for tax purposes Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount 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 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 Deferred tax liabilities 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 Fair value of replacement awards Business Combination Stock Based Compensation Fair Value Business Combination, Stock-based Compensation , Fair Value Fair value of replacement awards related to services provided prior to the acquisition Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Accounting Policies [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] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Paid-in Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Basis of Presentation and Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, 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 Assets and Obligations 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] Foreign Currencies Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Presentation Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Segment Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] 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 Other Cost and Expense, Operating Less: General and administrative General and Administrative Expense Less: Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Less: Interest expense—net Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Less: Non-operating expense Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) before applicable income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Worldpay Group, PLC Worldpay Group, PLC [Member] Worldpay Group, PLC [Member] Schedule of recognized identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Worldpay Group, PLC Acquisition Pro Forma Information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] 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] 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] Internally Developed Software Costs Software and Software Development Costs [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Estimated Useful Life Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Cash and cash equivalents on consolidated statements of financial position Proceeds from senior unsecured note - restricted for Legacy Worldpay acquisition Other restricted cash Other restricted cash Other restricted cash Cash and cash equivalents on cash flow statement Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents 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 Customer Relationships [Member] Software Trade Names Trade Names [Member] Total Legacy Worldpay purchase price Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Cash payments to acquire Worldpay Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Issuance of Class A common stock for acquisition, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions 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 Long-term debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Total purchase price 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 Finite-lived intangible assets acquired, weighted average useful life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Incurred expenses from acquisition Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs 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 per share attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Class A common stock Earnings Per Share, Pro Forma [Abstract] Basic Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Shares used in computing net loss per share of Class A common stock Pro Forma Shares used in computing net income per share of Class A common stock [Abstract] Pro Forma Shares used in computing net income per share of Class A common stock [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding, Pro Forma Diluted Pro Forma Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Customer relationships intangible assets 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 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] Six months ended December 31, 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 2023 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Cash Reconciliation Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block] Disaggregation of Revenue Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] Schedule of Related Party Transactions Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted Stock Option Employee Stock Option [Member] Stock Compensation Plan Stock Compensation Plan [Member] Performance Shares Performance Shares [Member] Diluted: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Net (loss) income attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Shares used in computing diluted net (loss) income per share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted-average Class A common shares outstanding, basic, (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted-average Class B units of Vantiv Holding dilutive effect (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Contingently Issuable Shares Class A common stock equivalents included in the computation of diluted net income per share Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Total diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted net (loss) income per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Description of Business [Abstract] Description of Business [Abstract] Number of Payment Methods Number of Payment Methods Number of Payment Methods Number of Transaction Currencies Number of Transaction Currencies Number of Transaction Currencies Number of Countries in which Entity Operates Number of Countries in which Entity Operates Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] CONTROLLING AND NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] 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] ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net (loss) income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 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] Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 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. Realized gain on foreign currency forward Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Deferred tax expense Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes 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. Customer incentives Increase (Decrease) in Customer Incentives Represents increase (decrease) in customer incentives 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 Payments for Hedge, Investing Activities Proceeds from foreign currency forward Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired 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 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 Repurchase of Class A common stock (to satisfy tax withholding obligations) Repurchase of Class A Common Stock (To Satisfy Tax Withholding Obligations) Repurchase of Class A Common Stock To Satisfy Tax Withholding Obligations Settlement of 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 Principle payments under tax receivable agreements Principle payments under tax receivable agreements Distributions 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 Income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] (Loss) gain on hedging activities and foreign currency translation 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 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] 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. Class A Unit of Worldpay Holding Capital Unit, Class A [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Bank Partner Peoples United Bank [Member] Peoples United Bank Fifth Third Fifth Third [Member] Represents Fifth Third Bank and its subsidiaries that are investors in the subsidiary of the reporting entity. Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Worldpay, Inc. Parent [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] Worldpay Holding Worldpay Holding [Member] Worldpay Holding [Member] Controlling and non-controlling interests in Worldpay 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 Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Opening percentage of ownership by noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Shares issued for acquisition Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues 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 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 Treasury Stock Acquired in Business Acquisition, Shares Treasury Stock Acquired in Business Acquisition, Shares Treasury Stock Acquired in Business Acquisition, Shares 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 Worldpay Holding net income (loss) 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 (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 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] Non-Controlling Interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] AOCI Attributable to Parent AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment on Net Investment Hedge to Parent 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 Translation adjustments on net investment hedge recorded in AOCI(b) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Translation Adjustment on Net Investment Hedge, before Tax Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) translation adjustment on net investment hedge Foreign currency translation adjustments(c) 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 Translation adjustments on net investment hedge recorded in AOCI, 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 Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Foreign currency translation movement on Goodwill Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill at beginning of period Goodwill attributable to acquisition Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill at end of period 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. Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Technology Solutions Technology Solutions [Member] Technology Solutions Merchant Solutions Merchant Solutions [Member] Merchant Solutions Issuer Solutions Issuer Solutions [Member] Issuer Solutions Segment Reporting Information Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Revenue from Related Parties Revenue from Related Parties 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 Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Period Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Period Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Period Revenue under ASC 606 Revenues 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 on equity 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 Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization 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 Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] June 2018 Debt Repricing June 2018 Debt Repricing [Member] June 2018 Debt Repricing [Member] Incremental Amendment Incremental Amendment [Member] Incremental Amendment [Member] Backstop Incremental Amendment Tranche B-2 [Member] Incremental Amendment Tranche B-2 [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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Minimum aggregate value of real property held by obligors provided as security on first priority basis Debt Instrument Collateral Minimum Aggregate Value of Real Property Represents the minimum aggregate value of real property held by obligors provided as security on first priority basis. 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] NET INCOME PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [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 2018 to January 2021 January 2018 to January 2021 [Member] January 2018 to January 2021 [Member] June 2019 to June 2021 June 2019 to June 2021 [Member] June 2019 to June 2021 [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] Derivatives, Fair Value Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Cash flow hedges of interest rate risk Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract] 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 gain (loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into earnings (effective portion) Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Interest rate cash flow hedge ineffectiveness 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 Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [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 (loss) income attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Basic net (loss) income per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] 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] Capital Stock Class of Stock [Line Items] Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE [Abstract] OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] 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 Ownership percentage by Bank Partner COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND GUARANTEES Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block] Principles of consolidation Ownership percentage by Vantiv Holding Ownership percentage by Fifth Third Fifth Third Class B Units Sale Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities Issuance of Tax Receivable Agreements Issuance of Tax Receivable Agreements The value of obligations under tax receivable agreements in noncash investing or financing activities. 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Notes Payable, Related Parties, Noncurrent Notes Payable, Related Parties, Noncurrent Tax Receivable Agreements Obligation to Related Parties Long Term Portion 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 Document and Entity Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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 Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus 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] Other operating costs General and administrative Depreciation and amortization Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Interest expense—net Non-operating expense Income tax expense (benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net (loss) income Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net (loss) income attributable to Worldpay, Inc. Net (loss) income per share attributable to Worldpay, Inc. 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