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Divestitures, Investment Activities, and Goodwill - Schedule of Changes to Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Changes to goodwill |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 2,096.0 | $ 2,566.6
Additions | 0.0 | 0.0
Divestiture | (61.4) | (470.6)
Goodwill, ending balance | 2,034.6 | 2,096.0
Consumer Money Transfer |  |
Changes to goodwill |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,980.7 | 1,980.7
Additions | 0.0 | 0.0
Divestiture | 0.0 | 0.0
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,980.7 | 1,980.7
Business Solutions |  |
Changes to goodwill |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 61.4 | 532.0
Additions | 0.0 | 0.0
Divestiture | (61.4) | (470.6)
Goodwill, ending balance | 0.0 | 61.4
Consumer Services |  |
Changes to goodwill |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 53.9 | 53.9
Additions | 0.0 | 0.0
Divestiture | 0.0 | 0.0
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 53.9 | $ 53.9

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