TSYS Listed as a Top Revenue Producing Technology Company in Georgia

Columbus, Ga., May 24, 2004 - TSYS announced its inclusion today in the TECH50 Award list as the fourth largest revenue producing technology company in Georgia.

Deloitte & Touche LLP partnered with The Technology Association of Georgia to rank and recognize both private and public technology companies in Georgia based on fiscal year 2003 revenue. TECH50 2004 winners include 41 public and nine private companies, with combined 2003 revenue of $14.8 billion. TSYS is one of twelve companies new to the list. As a result of this award, the name of TSYS CEO, Philip W. Tomlinson will appear in the Book of Lists published by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

"Being named to the 2004 TECH50 Award list is affirmation that TSYS is a top-ranked company to watch closely as we continue to strengthen our position in the payments industry. Through the dedicated service of team members, our company has displayed strong, steady growth and shows promise of a bright future," said Tomlinson.

About TSYS
TSYS (NYSE: TSS) www.tsys.com 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:
Cyle Mims
TSYS Media Relations
+1.706.644.3110
cylemims@tsys.com