Major
March 21, 2026
March 2026: Global Payments System Incident - Sporadic Time Outs and Declines on Exchange
Detected
Mar 21, 2026 12:34 AM UTC
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Resolved
Mar 21, 2026 1:06 AM UTC
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Duration
33 minutes
The TSYS Merchant Exchange platform experienced sporadic timeouts and transaction declines for 33 minutes. Technical teams implemented a fix that restored normal transaction processing. The issue was fully resolved after monitoring confirmed no additional timeouts or declines occurred.