Total System Services, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

Columbus, Ga., Feb. 14, 2000 - Total System Services, Inc. (NYSE: "TSS") (TSYS), announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.01 per share. The cash dividend is payable on April 1, 2000, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 23, 2000.

TSYS provides the electronic payment link between buyers and sellers. With more than 207.9 million accounts on file, TSYS makes it possible for 291 million consumers to use their credit, debit, commercial and retail cards any time, anywhere and through any medium or portal. Our sophisticated systems collect and retain more transaction detail data per account than any other company. We return that information to our clients in a meaningful way so they can better serve every customer and make wiser commerce decisions. Our services allow our clients to focus on building their brands while we focus on safety, security, ease and convenience. Based in Columbus, Ga., TSYS (www.totalsystem.com) is an 80.8-percent-owned subsidiary of Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: "SNV") (www.synovus.com), No. 5 on FORTUNE magazine’s list of "The 100 Best Companies To Work For" in 2000.

Contacts:
Patrick A. Reynolds
Director of Investor Relations
ph. (706) 649-4973
snvir@synovus.com