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Document and Entity Information
Jan. 25, 2023
Cover [Abstract]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001094831
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 25, 2023
Entity Registrant Name BGC Partners, Inc.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 0-28191
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-4063515
Entity Address, Address Line One 499 Park Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10022
City Area Code (212)
Local Phone Number 610-2200
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol BGCP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false