Exhibit 12.1

TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2015		2014		2013		2012		2011
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense	$	40,701		40,975		32,449		2,948		3,198
Interest factor in rental expense		6,243		5,115		4,780		4,731		5,233
Total Fixed Charges	$	46,944		46,090		37,229		7.679		8,431
Earnings
Income before income taxes	$	496,888		392,928		352,476		352,873		315,111
Add: Total Fixed Charges		46,944		46,090		37,229		7,679		8,431
Total Earnings	$	543,832		439,018		389,705		360,552		323,542
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		11.6x		9.5x		10.5x		47.0x		38.4x