Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Aug. 29, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES INC |
Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000721683 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 29, 2019 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | GA |
Entity File Number | 1-10254 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 58-1493818 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | One TSYS Way |
Entity Address, City or Town | Columbus |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 31901 |
City Area Code | (706) |
Local Phone Number | 644-4388 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $.10 Par Value |
Trading Symbol | TSS |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |