Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net income	$ 71,748	$ 83,375	$ 164,156	$ 162,274
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(11,159)	9,641	(13,927)	(3,720)
Postretirement healthcare plan adjustments	(391)	147	(781)	294
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	682	443	643	1,035
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	(10,868)	10,231	(14,065)	(2,391)
Comprehensive income	60,880	93,606	150,091	159,883
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,040)	(888)	(3,488)	(1,758)
Comprehensive income attributable to TSYS common shareholders	$ 58,840	$ 92,718	$ 146,603	$ 158,125