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Document and Entity Information
Jun. 23, 2026
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name PITNEY BOWES INC /DE/
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000078814
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jun. 23, 2026
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-3579
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
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $1 par value per share
Trading Symbol PBI
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Deferrable Notes [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 6.70% Notes due 2043
Trading Symbol PBI.PRB
Security Exchange Name NYSE