FIFTH THIRD BANCORP, S-3, EX-23.2, 2001-01-17

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP
S-3, EX-23.2, 2001-01-17
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                                                                    Exhibit 23.2



                          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.


                                                       /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP


Cincinnati, Ohio

January 17, 2001