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Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant - Promissory Notes (Parenthetical) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2022
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Parent Company | Reportable Legal Entities | Western Union International Bank |
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent | 100.00%

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