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Employment Agreements and Retirement Plans - 401(k) Plan and Trust (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
EZCORP Inc. 401(k) Plan and Trust |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Matching contributions to EZCORP Inc. 401(k) Plan and Trust | $ 468 | $ 547 | $ 570

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