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

<CIK> 0000035527
<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 paid on July 14, 2000.
Common equity and per share amounts reflect the effect of the stock split.
Financial Data Schedules prior to June 30, 2000 have not been restated for the
stock split.