v3.26.1
Cover Page - shares
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Apr. 24, 2026
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2026  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 1-03579  
Entity Registrant Name PITNEY BOWES INC  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 06-0495050  
Entity Address, Address Line One 27 Waterview Drive,  
Entity Address, City or Town Shelton,  
Entity Address, State or Province CT  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 06484  
City Area Code (203)  
Local Phone Number 922-4000  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   135,441,425
Entity Central Index Key 0000078814  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Common Stock, $1 par value per share    
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $1 par value per share  
Trading Symbol PBI  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
6.7% Notes due 2043    
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 6.7% Notes due 2043  
Trading Symbol PBI.PRB  
Security Exchange Name NYSE