SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) March 18, 2003

CHARTER ONE FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware	001-15495	34-1567092
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

1215 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio	44114
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 566-5300
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.

       On March 18, 2003, the Registrant issued the press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c) The following exhibit is filed as part of this Report:

99.1 Press Release dated March 18, 2003.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CHARTER ONE FINANCIAL, INC.

Date:     March 18, 2003 By:   /s/ Robert J. Vana       Robert J. Vana
       Senior Vice President, Chief
       Corporate Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release Dated March 18, 2003.