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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2018
Feb. 28, 2018
Jul. 31, 2017
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 Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2018    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   60,952,042  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 2.3