Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 155,960	$ 124,726	$ 441,497	$ 348,345
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(4,912)	7,946	(14,169)	20,511
Postretirement healthcare plan adjustments	(179)	(693)	(537)	(445)
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	(2,302)	(1,373)	(1,561)	(3,166)
Other comprehensive income	(7,393)	5,880	(16,267)	16,900
Comprehensive income	148,567	130,606	425,230	365,245
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1,631)	(1,261)	(4,368)
Comprehensive income attributable to TSYS common shareholders	$ 148,567	$ 128,975	$ 423,969	$ 360,877