Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net income	$ 122,051	$ 85,198	$ 284,325	$ 248,163
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(12,943)	(11,329)	(16,663)	907
Less reclassifications of foreign currency translation adjustments to net income				3,514
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	(12,943)	(11,329)	(16,663)	(2,607)
Postretirement healthcare plan adjustments	147	147	441	442
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(186)	(598)	849	(640)
Other comprehensive loss	(12,982)	(11,780)	(15,373)	(2,805)
Comprehensive income	109,069	73,418	268,952	245,358
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,215)	(1,071)	(2,973)	(5,050)
Comprehensive income attributable to TSYS common shareholders	$ 107,854	$ 72,347	$ 265,979	$ 240,308