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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Feb. 15, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
Cover Abstract      
Entity Registrant Name CPI Card Group Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001641614    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2020    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   11,230,482  
Entity Public Float     $ 13.1
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY