CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the inclusion in this
Form 11-K of our report dated May 22, 2000 on the financial statements of
Hudson United Bancorp Savings and Investment Plan for Bargaining Unit Employees.
It should be noted that we have not audited any financial statements of the Plan
subsequent to December 31, 1999 or performed any audit procedures subsequent to
the date of our report.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Roseland, New Jersey
June 28, 2000
