Exhibit 23(c)

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in this registration statement of our report dated October 27,
2000, included in BB&T Corporation's Form 8-K dated October 27, 2000, and to all
references to our firm included in this registration statement. Our reports
dated January 24, 2000, included in BB&T Corporation's financial statements
previously filed on Form 10-K, and April 27, 2000, included in BB&T
Corporation's financial statements previously filed on Form 8-K, and
incorporated by reference in this registration statement are no longer
appropriate since restated financial statements have been presented giving
effect to business combinations accounted for as poolings of interests.

                                              /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Charlotte, North Carolina
November 13, 2000