Cover Page - shares	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026	Jul. 31, 2026
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Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	WI
Entity Tax Identification Number	39-1506125
Entity Address, Address Line One	600 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town	Milwaukee
Entity Address, State or Province	WI
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	53203
City Area Code	262
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Document Information [Line Items]
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Trading Symbol	FISV
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
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Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	1.125% Senior Notes due 2027
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Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
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Document Information [Line Items]
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Document Information [Line Items]
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Document Information [Line Items]
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Document Information [Line Items]
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Document Information [Line Items]
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Document Information [Line Items]
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Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	4.250% Senior Notes due 2034
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Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
4.000% Senior Notes due 2036
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	4.000% Senior Notes due 2036
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