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Noncontrolling Interest - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| 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 |
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- Definition
Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments No definition available.
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