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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2014
Nov. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name HEALTHEQUITY INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001428336  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Oct. 31, 2014  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   54,753,740
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes