EXHIBIT 23.2

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Mercantile Bank Corporation on Form S-3 of our report dated January 18, 2002 (except for Note 1 as to which the date is February 1, 2002) on the 2001 consolidated financial statements of Mercantile Bank Corporation, which report is included in the 2001Annual Report on Form 10-K of Mercantile Bank Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2001. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in this Registration Statement.

/s/ Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP

Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP

Grand Rapids, Michigan
February 19, 2003