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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
May 06, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name FIRST CASH FINANCIAL SERVICES INC  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2013  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000840489  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   29,183,036
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 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1