Exhibit 23.1

                       Consent of Independent Accountants

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Prospectuses
constituting part of the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 33-94190,
333-04607 and 333-74303) of The Chase Manhattan Bank and Chase Manhattan Bank
USA, National Association of our report dated March 15, 2000 appearing as
Exhibit 23.1 of this Form 10-K.

/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
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PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

New York, New York
March 15, 2000