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