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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Oct. 22, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name FIRST CASH FINANCIAL SERVICES INC  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000840489  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   28,640,806
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3