Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 116,512	$ 71,748	$ 223,619	$ 164,156
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	7,054	(11,159)	12,566	(13,927)
Postretirement healthcare plan adjustments	123	(391)	247	(781)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	66	682	(1,793)	643
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,243	(10,868)	11,020	(14,065)
Comprehensive income	123,755	60,880	234,639	150,091
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,499)	(2,040)	(2,738)	(3,488)
Comprehensive income attributable to TSYS common shareholders	$ 122,256	$ 58,840	$ 231,901	$ 146,603