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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross |  | $ 270,131 | $ 270,933
Accumulated Amortization |  | (75,459) | (48,021)
Net |  | 194,672 | 222,912
Internal Use Software |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross |  | 14,000 | 14,000
Accumulated Amortization |  | (12,665) | (7,998)
Net |  | 1,335 | 6,002
Technology |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross |  | 68,550 | 68,550
Accumulated Amortization |  | (18,529) | (11,419)
Net |  | 50,021 | 57,131
Merchant Relationships |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross |  | 181,000 | 181,000
Accumulated Amortization |  | (40,934) | (25,851)
Net |  | 140,066 | 155,149
Other Intangibles |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross | [1] | 6,581 | 7,383
Accumulated Amortization | [1] | (3,331) | (2,753)
Net | [1] | $ 3,250 | $ 4,630
[1] | Other intangibles primarily includes customer relationships, non-compete agreements and franchise development rights.

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