Exhibit 32(b)






                         CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER


              Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906
                         of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


     The undersigned, George F. Slook, Vice President,  Finance of Sears
Roebuck Acceptance Corp. (the "Company"), has executed this certification
in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of
the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 28,  2003 (the ''Report'').

The undersigned hereby certifies that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d)
    of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
    respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this certification as of the
6th day of August, 2003.


By: /S/George F. Slook
    __________________
    George F. Slook
    Vice President, Finance





A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to Sears Roebuck Acceptance Corp. and will be retained by Sears
Roebuck Acceptance Corp. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange
Commission or its staff upon request.












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