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Sale of Subsidiary and Assets - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 07, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Net foreign currency remeasurement gain/loss |  | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 1,215
Rapid! Paycard |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary | $ 20,000 |  |  |  |
Net foreign currency remeasurement gain/loss | $ 1,215 |  |  |  |

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