| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 1087 - Disclosure - Capital Lease Obligations (Detail) (http://www.tsys.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCapitalLeaseObligations) |
| Table | Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000721683 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Legal Entity [Axis] | Entity [Domain] |
| Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2013-12-31 | 2012-12-31 | |
Capital lease obligations | ||
Less current portion | 23,032,000 | 13,263,000 |
Noncurrent portion of capital leases | 7,500,000 | 17,155,000 |