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Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to Net Income (Detail) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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| Adjusted net income WEX Inc. | $ 50,422 | $ 42,035 | $ 129,790 | $ 116,681 |
| Unrealized (loss) gains on fuel price derivatives | (2,733) | (12,849) | 1,234 | (1,841) |
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | (8,051) | (5,411) | (24,564) | (15,481) |
| Goodwill impairment | 0 | (16,171) | 0 | (16,171) |
| Deferred loan costs associated with the extinguishment of debt | 0 | 0 | (1,004) | 0 |
| Non-cash adjustments related to tax receivable agreement | 150 | 0 | 150 | 0 |
| Change in tax refund due to former shareholders of RD Card Holding Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,750 |
| Other adjustments related to Fleet One acquisition | 658 | 0 | 658 | 0 |
| ANI adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest | 313 | 77 | 971 | 77 |
| Tax impact | 3,079 | 6,617 | 7,505 | (25,146) |
| Net earnings attributable to WEX Inc. | $ 43,838 | $ 14,298 | $ 114,740 | $ 67,869 |
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of derivative instruments, including options, swaps, futures, and forward contracts, held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Adjusted net income. No definition available.
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Decrease In Tax Refund Due To Former Shareholders No definition available.
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Deferred Loan Cost No definition available.
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Non-Cash Adjustments Related to Tax Receivable Agreement No definition available.
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Tax Impact on Net Income. No definition available.
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