Consent of Independent Auditors We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the use of our report dated February 17, 1998, included in the Proxy Statement of Community Bank Capital Corporation that is made a part of the Registration Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-00000) and Prospectus of Synovus Financial Corp. for the registration of 4,002,253 shares of its common stock. Ernst & Young LLP Atlanta, Georgia July 10, 1998