v2.4.1.9
Noncontrolling Interest - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period $ 18,729us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount $ 21,662us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest 198us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest (401)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest
Currency translation adjustment (2,337)wex_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustments (2,532)wex_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustments
Ending balance $ 16,590us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount $ 18,729us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount