TSYS to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2002 Results

Columbus, Ga., Dec. 12, 2002 - TSYS^® (NYSE: "TSS") will release its fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 14, 2003. A conference call to discuss these results, business trends and future projections will be held at 4:30 p.m. EST on the same day. Shareholders and other interested persons may listen to this conference call via simultaneous Internet broadcast at www.tsys.com by clicking on the conference call icon on the home page. You must download RealPlayer or Windows Media Player (free download available) prior to accessing the actual call or the replay. The replay of the conference call will be archived for 90 days and will be available 30-45 minutes after the call.

About TSYS:
TSYS brings integrity and innovation to the world of electronic payment services as the integral link between buyers and sellers in this rapidly evolving universe.  Synovus (NYSE: "SNV") owns an 81.1-percent interest in TSYS. For more information, contact news@tsys.com.

Contacts:
Leo S. Berard   
Investor Relations  
(706) 644-6081  
leoberard@synovus.com