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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM FIFTH THIRD
BANCORP'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000,
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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<NAME> FIFTH THIRD BANCORP
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<F1>On June 20, 2000, the Registrant's Board of Directors approved a three-for-two
stock split to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. The additional
shares resulting from the stock split were distributed on July 14, 2000. Common
equity and per share amounts reflect the effect of the stock split; prior
Financial Data Schedules have not been restated for the stock split.