v2.4.1.9
Derivative Instruments - Location and Amounts of Derivative Gains and Losses in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative $ 46,212us-gaap_GainLossOnPriceRiskDerivativesNet $ (9,851)us-gaap_GainLossOnPriceRiskDerivativesNet $ (12,365)us-gaap_GainLossOnPriceRiskDerivativesNet
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Commodity Contract | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on fuel price derivatives      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative $ 46,212us-gaap_GainLossOnPriceRiskDerivativesNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis
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/ us-gaap_HedgingDesignationAxis
= us-gaap_NondesignatedMember
/ wex_SecondaryDerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis
= wex_NetRealizedAndUnrealizedGainLossOnFuelPriceDerivativesMember
$ (9,851)us-gaap_GainLossOnPriceRiskDerivativesNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis
= us-gaap_CommodityContractMember
/ us-gaap_HedgingDesignationAxis
= us-gaap_NondesignatedMember
/ wex_SecondaryDerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByIncomeStatementLocationAxis
= wex_NetRealizedAndUnrealizedGainLossOnFuelPriceDerivativesMember