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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (loans and notes receivable from distributors and advertising costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Advertising costs |  |  |
Percentage of consumer checks business deferred advertising costs expensed within six months | 89.00% |  |
Other deferred advertising costs amortization period | 6 months |  |
Advertising expense | $ 47,461 | $ 50,308 | $ 70,798
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Loans and notes receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest rate, loans and notes receivable | 6.00% |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Loans and notes receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest rate, loans and notes receivable | 8.00% |  |

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