Exhibit 23.1

                        INDEPENDENT AUDITORS CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
of Fifth Third Bancorp on Form S-3 of our report dated January 14, 2000,
incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Fifth Third
Bancorp for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to the reference to us
under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement.


Deloitte & Touche LLP


Cincinnati, Ohio

July 11, 2000

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