Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 124,726	$ 87,441	$ 348,345	$ 251,597
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	7,946	(2,668)	20,511	(16,595)
Postretirement healthcare plan adjustments	(693)	1,154	(445)	373
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(1,373)	1,165	(3,166)	1,808
Other comprehensive income (loss)	5,880	(349)	16,900	(14,414)
Comprehensive income	130,606	87,092	365,245	237,183
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,631)	(2,089)	(4,368)	(5,577)
Comprehensive income attributable to TSYS common shareholders	$ 128,975	$ 85,003	$ 360,877	$ 231,606