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<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SOUTHTRUST CORPORATION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1998
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<INVESTMENTS-MARKET>                         3,056,936
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<DEPOSITS>                                  21,150,846
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<TOTAL-LIABILITIES-AND-EQUITY>              34,667,937
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<SECURITIES-GAINS>                               3,210
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<INCOME-PRE-EXTRAORDINARY>                     175,944
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