PRICING SUPPLEMENT NO. 96-54 Dated July 15, 1997 Rule 424(b)(2)
To Prospectus Supplement Dated August 22, 1996 File No. 33-64357
BENEFICIAL CORPORATION
Medium-Term Notes, Series H
(Book Entry Notes)
The Price to Public of these Medium-Term Notes, Series H, is 100% (as
a percentage of Principal Amount). The Principal Amount, Settlement
Date (Original Issue Date), Maturity Date and Interest Rate Per Annum
are as follows:
Interest
Principal Settlement Maturity Rate
Amount Date Date Per Annum
$15,000,000 July 18, 1997 July 19, 2002 6.60%
$25,000,000 July 18, 1997 July 19, 2001 6.50%
$ 5,000,000 July 18, 1997 July 19, 2004 6.75%
