Geographic Concentration Risk
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Corporate and Other
Corporate Reconciling Items And Eliminations [Member]
Corporate Reconciling Items And Eliminations [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
defi SOLUTIONS Group
Sagent [Member]
Sagent
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Outstanding borrowings
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Schedule of stockholders equity
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Income tax provision on unrealized gain on defined benefit plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Total debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Retirement of treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Aggregate merchant credit loss expense
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Accrued compensation and benefits
Accrued Employee Benefits, Current
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Depreciation and other amortization
Other Depreciation and Amortization
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Share-based awards, stock options, exercised (in shares)
Exercised (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
First Data Joint Venture
First Data Joint Venture [Member]
First Data Joint Venture [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Interest rate, stated percentage
Debt instrument, interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Income tax expense related to the revaluation of certain net deferred tax liabilities
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Measurement period adjustments, decrease in intangible assets
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles
3.500% senior notes due July 2029
3.5% Senior Notes Due July 2029 [Member]
3.5% Senior Notes Due July 2029 [Member]
Purchases of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted-average outstanding shares because their impact was anti-dilutive (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Other intangible assets, net
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Table]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
0.375% senior notes due July 2023 (Euro-denominated)
0.375% Senior Notes Due July 2023 [Member]
0.375% Senior Notes Due July 2023 [Member]
Receivable securitized loan
Secured Debt [Member]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Fiserv
Fiserv [Member]
Fiserv
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
3.800% senior notes due October 2023
3.8% Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member]
3.8% Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member]
3.200% senior notes due July 2026
3.2% Senior Notes Due July 2026 [Member]
3.2% Senior Notes Due July 2026 [Member]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Estimated range of exposure
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Settlement Assets and Obligations
Settlement Assets And Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Settlement Assets And Obligations, Policy
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury stock, at cost, 141 million and 134 million shares
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Output solutions postage
Output Solutions Postage [Member]
Output Solutions Postage [Member]
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Line of credit facility, covenant ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Ratio
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Contract costs, net
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Computation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted net income per common share
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
First Data Subsidiary Merchant Matters
First Data Subsidiary Merchant Matters [Member]
First Data Subsidiary Merchant Matters [Member]
Other comprehensive income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Stock options outstanding (in years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt:
Debt, Current [Abstract]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Estimated interest expense related to settled interest rate hedge contracts during the next twelve months
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Receivables and other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
2.250% senior notes due July 2025 (British Pound-denominated)
2.25% Senior Notes Due July 2025 [Member]
2.25% Senior Notes Due July 2025 [Member]
Increase in goodwill
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Settlement activity, net
Proceeds From (Payments For) Settlement Activity
Proceeds From (Payments For) Settlement Activity
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Non-compete agreements and other
Non-Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Non-Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets
Acquired software and technology
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized software and other intangibles
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Member]
Internally developed software for sale, licensing or long-term internal use (classified as intangible assets).
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Interest expense, net
Interest Revenue (Expense), Net
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Document Type
Document Type
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Debt
Long-Term Debt [Text Block]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Balance at beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Balance at end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Affiliated entities
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Contract with customer, asset and liabilities
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
Amortization Of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of acquired intangible assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method.
Client deposits
Contract With Customer, Liability, Customer Deposits, Current
Contract With Customer, Liability, Customer Deposits, Current
Net assumed liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Estimate of gains (losses) related to foreign currency exchange contracts during the next 12 months
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of income taxes
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Total assets
Assets
Euro commercial paper notes
Euro Unsecured Commercial Paper Notes [Member]
Euro Unsecured Commercial Paper Notes
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Shares used in computing net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Performance share units
Performance Share Units
Performance Shares [Member]
Schedule of accounts payable and accrued expenses
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Settlement obligations
Settlement Liabilities, Current
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Software obtained under financing arrangements
Financed Software Arrangements
Financed Software Arrangements
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
U.S. dollar commercial paper notes
U.S. Unsecured Commercial Paper Notes [Member]
U.S. Unsecured Commercial Paper Notes
Shares Used in Computing Net Income Per Share Attributable to Fiserv, Inc.
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Derecognition of redeemable noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule of income tax provision and effective income tax rate
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Weighted-average period unrecognized compensation cost will be recognized (in years)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Stock options exercisable (in years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Schedule of intangible assets by class
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Payments to acquire businesses, gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Net Investment Hedging
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Other Acquisitions
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Awards
Restricted Stock Units And Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Restricted Stock Units And Restricted Stock Awards
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Term loan facility
Term Loan Facilities [Member]
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Merchant credit losses
Merchant Credit Losses [Member]
Merchant Credit Losses [Member]
Total equity
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash flow hedges
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Fair market value adjustment on cash flow hedges, net of income tax benefit (provision) of $2 million, $0 million, $2 million and ($0 million)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Number of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Number Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Number Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Treasury stock (in shares)
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)
Balance at end of period (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Long-term contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts
Amortization Of Debt Issuance Costs, Discounts And Other
Amortization Of Debt Issuance Costs, Discounts And Other
Share-based awards, restricted stock units, granted (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
2.750% senior notes due July 2024
2.75% Senior Notes Due July 2024 [Member]
2.75% Senior Notes Due July 2024 [Member]
Amounts due from unconsolidated merchant alliances
Due from Related Parties, Current
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total consideration
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Percentage of concentration risk
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Earn-out provisions estimated fair value
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Weighted average interest rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Processing, administrative, and other fees
Revenue from Related Parties
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Distribution of nonmonetary assets (see Note 10)
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share – basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table]
Income tax provision (benefit) on reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax
Pension Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Payables and other liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Restrictions on cash and cash equivalents
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Ondot
Ondot Systems, Inc. [Member]
Ondot Systems, Inc.
Total Fiserv, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Schedule of remaining performance obligations
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]
Total cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated statements of cash flows
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities - finance leases
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Secondary public offering (in shares)
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Common Shares
Common Stock [Member]
Shares issued under stock plans
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Pre-tax gain on sale
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Redemption price, percentage of principal amount redeemed
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
BentoBox CMS, Inc.
BentoBox CMS, Inc. [Member]
BentoBox CMS, Inc.
NetPay Solutions Group
NetPay [Member]
NetPay
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Purchases of treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Payments of acquisition-related contingent consideration
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Financing Activities
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Other operating activities
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Fair Value, Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock options exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Schedule of amortization expense of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash flow hedges
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value
Related Party Fees
Related Party Fees [Member]
Related Party Fees [Member]
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)
Balance at end of period (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current
Other (expense) income
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
2.250% senior notes due June 2027
2.25% Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
2.25% Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Product
Product revenue
Product [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Total
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Other Investments
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Policy Text Block]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Summary of stock option activity
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Operating income
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Indian Rupee
India, Rupees
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)
Balance at end of period (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Goodwill
Goodwill
Finance lease and other financing obligations
Finance Lease, Liability And Other, Current
Finance Lease, Liability And Other, Current
Settlement assets
Settlement Assets, Current
Variable-Rate Term Loan Facilities Due March 2023
Variable-Rate Term Loan Facilities Due March 2023 [Member]
Variable-Rate Term Loan Facilities Due March 2023 [Member]
Residual buyouts
Residual Buyout Intangible Assets [Member]
Residual Buyout Intangible Assets
Equity investments
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Income tax provision
Tax expense
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Redemption price
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
2.650% senior notes due June 2030
2.65% Senior Notes Due 2030 [Member]
2.65% Senior Notes Due 2030 [Member]
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Cost of goods sold and services
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Proceeds from sale of entire ownership interest
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share – diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
2.250% Senior Notes due 2025
Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
1.125% senior notes due July 2027 (Euro-denominated)
1.125% Senior Notes Due July 2027 [Member]
1.125% Senior Notes Due July 2027 [Member]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Total
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Subscriber funds
Fair Value Disclosure, off-Balance-Sheet Risks, Amount, Liability
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 1,800 million shares authorized; 784 million shares issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Carrying value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Interest Expense, Net
Interest Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Purchases of treasury stock, including employee shares withheld for tax obligations
Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock And Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period and to satisfy an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award.
Schedule of fair value, assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Stock options exercisable
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Pre-tax gain from remeasurement
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits reasonably possible
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance
Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Foreign currency translation, net of income tax (see Note 12)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Finxact, Inc.
Finxact, Inc. [Member]
Finxact, Inc.
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated impairment loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Debt proceeds
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Contingent debt guarantee
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Summary of restricted stock and performance activity
Schedule Of Share-Based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock Awards, Performance Share Units And Performance Share Awards Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Share-Based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock Awards, Performance Share Units And Performance Share Awards Activity [Table Text Block]
Acquired software and technology
Acquired Software And Technology [Member]
Purchased software applications and internally developed software for sale, licensing or long-term internal use acquired in a business combination.
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
Other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Previously held non-controlling interest
Less: fair value of previously held equity interest
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value
Comprehensive income attributable to Fiserv, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Carrying value of non-contingent liability
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Acquisitions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of segment reporting information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
3.850% senior notes due June 2025
3.85% Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
3.85% Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock options exercisable (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations
Finance lease and other financing obligations
Finance Lease, Liability And Other, Noncurrent
Finance Lease, Liability And Other, Noncurrent
Schedule of purchase price allocation
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Variable-Rate Revolving Credit Facilities Due March 2023
Variable-Rate Revolving Credit Facilities Due March 2023 [Member]
Variable-Rate Revolving Credit Facilities Due March 2023 [Member]
Stock options outstanding - balance at beginning of period (in shares)
Stock options outstanding - balance at end of period (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Unamortized discount and deferred financing costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Schedule of interest expense, net
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
Schedule of gross carrying amount and weighted-average useful life allocated to intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Software maintenance
Software Maintenance [Member]
Software Maintenance [Member]
Stock options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Unrealized (loss) gain on defined benefit pension plans, net of income tax benefit (provision) of $1 million, $0 million, $1 million and ($0 million)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
3.000% senior notes due July 2031 (British Pound-denominated)
3.0% Senior Notes Due July 2031 [Member]
3.0% Senior Notes Due July 2031 [Member]
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt
Other (expense) income
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Payments
Payments Segment [Member]
Payments Segment
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Noncurrent
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Share repurchase amount
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Other restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
New Omaha Holdings
New Omaha Holdings [Member]
New Omaha Holdings
Contract liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Accrued taxes
Taxes Payable, Current
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease From Distributions To Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease From Distributions To Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Income tax provision on fair market value adjustment on cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax
Revenue recognized which was included in the contract liability balance
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
4.400% senior notes due July 2049
4.4% Senior Notes Due July 2049 [Member]
4.4% Senior Notes Due July 2049 [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Intangible assets, net
Net Book Value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied, expected timing
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Unrecognized compensation cost
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Purchased software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents included in settlement assets
Settlement Assets, Current, Cash And Cash Equivalents
Settlement Assets, Current, Cash And Cash Equivalents
Measurement period adjustment, recognized deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Number of shares to be repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock options outstanding
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Trade accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owner
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owner (less than at June 30, 2022)
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Total expenses
Costs and Expenses
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Other
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Financial Guarantee
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Shares issued under stock plans (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Business Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Fair value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Fintech
Fintech Segment [Member]
Fintech Segment [Member]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Processing and services
Processing and services revenue
Processing And Services [Member]
Processing And Services [Member]
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity increase
Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity Increase
Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity Increase
Foreign lines of credit
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Schedule of redeemable noncontrolling interests activity
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share – basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Merchant credit loss allowance
Loss contingency accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Merchant Alliances
Merchant Alliances [Member]
Merchant Alliances [Member]
Share-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
3.500% senior notes due October 2022
3.5% Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
3.5% Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 17)
Commitments and Contingencies
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Stock options outstanding - balance at beginning of period (in dollars per shares)
Stock options outstanding - balance at end of period (in dollars per shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Gain on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years)
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Notional amount of derivatives
Derivative, Notional Amount
Preferred stock, no par value: 25 million shares authorized; none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Schedule of debt, net of discounts and debt issuance costs
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Allowance for Merchant Credit Losses
Loss Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loss Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Total short-term and current maturities of long-term debt
Debt, Current
0.375% Senior Notes due 2023
Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Income before income taxes and income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
1.625% senior notes due July 2030 (Euro-denominated)
1.625% Senior Notes Due July 2030 [Member]
1.625% Senior Notes Due July 2030 [Member]
Processing
Processing [Member]
Processing [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Acquired cash
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Contract costs
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Debt maturities (in days)
Debt Instrument, Term
The LR2 Group, LLC
The LR2 Group, LLC [Member]
The LR2 Group, LLC
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Non-US
Non-US [Member]
Collateral held
Loss Contingency, Collateral Held
Loss Contingency, Collateral Held
Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Goodwill, expected tax deductible amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Lending Solutions Business, Investment Services Business, and InvestCloud Holdings
Lending Solutions Business, Investment Services Business, And InvestCloud Holdings [Member]
Lending Solutions Business, Investment Services Business, And InvestCloud Holdings
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share – diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Abstract]
1.625% Senior Notes due 2030
Senior Notes Due 2030 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2030 [Member]
Award vesting period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based compensation
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark
Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
InvestCloud
InvestCloud Holdings, LLC [Member]
InvestCloud Holdings, LLC
Other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Net proceeds from (repayments of) commercial paper and short-term borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Other net assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Pineapple Payments
Pineapple Payments Holdings, LLC [Member]
Pineapple Payments Holdings, LLC
License and termination fees
License And Termination Fees [Member]
License And Termination Fees [Member]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Debt repayments, including debt financing costs
Repayment of Long-Term Debt, Long-Term Lease Obligation, and Capital Security
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Long-term debt
Total long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Vested (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Proceeds from sale of investments
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Securities, FV-NI
Hardware, print and card production
Hardware, Print, And Card Production [Member]
Hardware, Print, And Card Production [Member]
Disaggregation of revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Lending Joint Ventures
Lending Joint Ventures [Member]
Lending Joint Ventures [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Professional services
Professional Services [Member]
Professional Services [Member]
Share of income
Temporary Equity, Net Income
Pre-tax gain
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount
Acceptance
Acceptance Segment [Member]
Acceptance Segment [Member]
Customer relationships, net
Customer relationships
Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
3.000% Senior Notes due 2031
Senior Notes Due 2031 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2031 [Member]
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Common stock equivalents (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
First Data
First Data [Member]
First Data [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement and Measurement Inputs, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Text Block]
Payments for acquisitions of businesses
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Cost of Services
Cost Of Services [Member]
Cost Of Services [Member]
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Including Equity Interest in Acquiree Held Prior to Combination
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Term loan facility
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Less: other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Share-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Capital contribution
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
4.200% senior notes due October 2028
4.2% Senior Notes Due 2028 [Member]
4.2% Senior Notes Due 2028 [Member]
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Retirement of treasury stock (see Note 18)
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
1.125% Senior Notes due 2027
Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Capital expenditures, including capitalized software and other intangibles
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Non-cash impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Treasury Lock
Treasury Lock [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Long-term debt:
Long-Term Debt, Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities - operating leases
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Total fair value of cash flow hedge derivatives
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net