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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the National Processing, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan of
our report dated January 20, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of National Processing, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with Securities and Exchange
Commission.



                               ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Cleveland, Ohio

August 11, 2000